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Window Watch – The New Arrivals Priced

Following a frantic last few hours of the summer transfer window, most of the new acquisitions have been quickly added to the Fantasy games earlier this afternoon. We take a look at some of the new names making their way into the Premier League and assess their potential impact.

Mesut Özil
Coming in at 10.0 in Fantasy Premier League (FPL), Arsenal’s new signing is the joint-costliest midfielder in the game alongside Chelsea’s Juan Mata and has already earned 20,000+ new owners over the last few hours. With Santi Cazorla at 9.9 and Theo Walcott 9.5, the Gunners have a trio of premium priced midfielders vying for our consideration ahead of a kind upcoming schedule (sun, STO, swa, wba, NOR, cpl) which looks potentially prosperous for the in-form Gunners. Özil’s role in “the hole” and outstanding creativity looks set to boost his team-mates’ chances of picking up further points and with Olivier Giroud facing little competition for the lone forward berth, he arguably looks the best value of any Arsenal asset right now at 8.7 in FPL.

Özil comes in at 8.8 in the Sky Sports game and 5.5 in the Sun Dream Team; plenty of passing bonus can be expected for the former, while he’ll surely pick up his fair share of Man of the Match awards. The German international should also benefit from the Star Man award and receive plenty of 7+ marks for his showing in the Sun game, though with no assists awards here, his appeal is a little less enticing.

Willian
Handed a price of 8.5 in FPL, the Brazilian is cheaper than Mata, Eden Hazard (9.3) and Oscar (8.6), than will set you back more than Frank Lampard (8.1) as a route into Jose Mourinho’s midfield. As we’ve quickly ascertained, however, Chelsea look set to be a Fantasy nightmare this season for managers, with the multitude of options available to the Blues boss ensuring rest and rotation is the only real certainty over the season ahead.

With Kevin De Bruyne and Andre Schurrle also earning game time over the first trio of fixtures, Mourinho is clearly keen to keep all his attacking midfielders happy ahead of next year’s World Cup, making Willian –for all his undoubted talents – simply too risky an option for Fantasy managers to consider. Fantasy managers can pick up the former Anzhi playmaker for 7.4 in the Sky Sports game and 4.0 in the Sun Dream Team, but run the risk of disappointment from one Gameweek to the next.

Samuel Eto’o
Mourinho’s selection policy is likely to apply to the Cameroon international. Having picked Fernando Torres, Demba Ba and Schurrle as the lone striker against Hull, Villa and United respectively, the Chelsea manager has made his intentions crystal clear. Priced at 9.0 in FPL, Eto’o’s previous time spent under the Portuguese boss at Inter may persuade some he’s more likely to earn starts but judging by what we know so far, splashing that sum of money would seem folly when the likes of Christian Benteke, Daniel Sturridge, Giroud and Roberto Soldado are all available in the same price bracket with a guarantee of starts. At 9.0 in the Sky Sports game and 5.0 in the Sun Dream Team, Eto’o’s reputation has ensured he is one of the priciest forward options around.

Mamadou Sakho
Described by Brendan Rodgers as “a marquee signing”, Liverpool’s new £15m defender has hardly arrived to take on the role of bench-warmer. Sakho seems odds-on favourite to get the nod ahead of Kolo Toure as the preferred central defensive partner of Daniel Agger, with Martin Skrtel forced further down the pecking order.

Handed a price tag of 5.5 in FPL, he’s sprung onto Fantasy radars immediately – with the rest of Rodgers’ first-choice defenders all listed in the 6.0 bracket, Sakho offers a relatively budget-friendly route into a backline that has produced a clean sheet in each of their three league fixtures so far. The centre-half should also benefit from the new Bonus Points System and with a schedule which pits the Merseysiders against only two of last term’s top 6 in the next 10 Gameweeks, he could be quick out the blocks. Priced at 6.6 in the Sky Sports game and 3.5 in the Sun Dream Team, the Frenchman has the chance to make himself a favourite right across the Fantasy games.

Christian Eriksen
Tottenham’s new Danish playmaker has been handed an 8.0 price tag in FPL following his arrival from Ajax last Friday afternoon. While this is cheaper than team-mate Erik Lamela (9.0), Andre Villas-Boas’ recent tactics may be a little concerning – the Spurs boss has rolled out a 4-3-3 in recent games but is expected to return to 4-2-3-1 in order to accommodate Eriksen in “the hole” behind Roberto Soldado, with the north London outfit looking devoid of creativity in the last couple of fixtures.

Certainly, the price looks enticing given the new boy’s talents, and with Lamela situated wide right, Eriksen looks set to be the chief playmaker at the Lane this term. The only downside is the Argentine looks assured of game time regardless of formation, whereas Eriksen is far more suited to a 4-2-3-1 and could be sacrificed from time to time of Villas-Boas opts for a little more resilience in the centre of the park. Eriksen comes in at 7.0 in the Sky Sports game and 4.0 in the Sun Dream Team and is another whose talents will surely earn him Man of the Match awards and 7+ Star Man ratings aplenty.

Vlad Chiriches
Another new face at the Lane, the Romanian has been slapped with a 5.5 price tag by FPL. While Jan Vertonghen remains the premium option at 7.0 and Kyle Walker comes in at 6.0 for the north London side, Chiriches is costlier than fellow centre-halves Michael Dawson and Younes Kaboul at 5.0 and 4.9 respectively. Dawson has started all three of the league games thus far but his security of starts may well be under threat here, both from the new boy and Kaboul, who continues to pick up in match sharpness after a long spell on the sidelines.

Villas-Boas has, occasionally, fielded Vertonghen at left-back and with Benoit Assou-Ekotto off on loan to QPR, he could trial this tactic on occasion. At present, though, it’s still uncertain who will get the nod as the Belgian’s preferred central defensive partner, ensuring Fantasy managers hold fire on any possible transfer in for Chiriches. Bearing in mind Spurs have shipped just one goal and have home games against Norwich, West Ham and Hull, in addition to trips to Cardiff and Villa in the next six, the former Steaua Bucharest man – priced at 6.3 in the Sky Sports game and 3.0 in the Sun Dream Team is certainly one to monitor if he can nail down a regular slot.

Martin Demichelis
City’s new defender comes in at 6.0 in FPL, making him the priciest available centre-half for Manuel Pellegrini’s side. With 6.4 priced Vincent Kompany sidelined due to a groin problem, Demichelis has been listed as costlier than both Matija Nastasic (5.5) and Joleon Lescott (5.6) and, having played under the Chilean twice before, certainly looks a decent short-term shout in terms of starts. Once Kompany is fully-fit, though, question marks must surely be raised over Demichelis’ ability to retain a regular role – Lescott owners will certainly be on edge over this transfer, with Nastasic believed to be above the former Everton man in the pecking order.

At present, Pablo Zabaleta looks the best route into City’s backline – not only in terms of attacking returns but his only competition, Micah Richards, is still sidelined with a hamstring problem. Demichelis – at 7.3 in the Sky Sports game and 4.0 in the Sun Dream Team – is far from cheap, though, and with the likes of Arsenal, Spurs and Liverpool all offering better upcoming schedules for those shopping for a premium priced defender, his impact may well prove to be rather limited, providing Kompany returns within the four-to-six week timeframe.

Marko Arnautovic
Mark Hughes’ new Austrian acquisition will be keenly scouted by Fantasy managers looking for a possible out of position option. Mainly utilised as a right winger by former club Werder Bremen, Arnautovic has subsequently been classified as a midfielder across the Fantasy games but at six foot three inches tall, he offers the Potters a definite alternative to Peter Crouch and Kenwyne Jones up top.

Having grabbed five goals and eight assists in the Bundesliga last time out, the Stoke new boy is clearly capable of producing and is likely to be a pivotal figure as Hughes continues his rebuilding programme at the Britannia. Jon Walters has been fielded on the right of the Stoke midfield over the first three games but, should Hughes decide to keep the new boy on the flank, his starting berth could come under threat – something unheard of during Pulis’ tenure. Coming in at 5.5 in FPL, 4.9 in Sky Sports game and 2.0 in the Sun Dream Team, his budget-friendly appeal will take a real upturn if he can nail down the lone forward role for the Staffordshire outfit.

Morgan Amalfitano
West Brom’s new signing has been priced at a very respectable 5.0 by FPL following his arrival from Marseille. Bearing in mind his fellow Baggies midfielder such as Stephane Sessegnon (6.8), Scott Sinclair (6.0) and James Morrison (6.0) are all considerably more expensive, Amalfitano may well be an option for those eyeing up a cut-price midfielder.

Steve Clarke has been quick to praise the Frenchman and reckons he could play “in a number of attacking positions” – a role on the right of a front three may also be on the cards should the Baggies boss retain the 4-3-3 rolled out against Swansea last Sunday, though with Sessegnon set for a central role, Morrison owners will be hoping he doesn’t lose his place to the new arrival. Amalfitano comes in at 5.4 in the Sky Sports game but has yet to be added to the Sun Dream Team.

Adrian Mariappa
The Crystal Palace new boy will be hoping to stake a claim as a first-teamer after arriving from Reading last night. Versatile enough to feature at both centre-half and right-back, comes in at just 4.0 in FPL and may appeal to Fantasy managers looking for a cut-price option for their five-man defence. Joel Ward and Danny Gabbidon are similarly-priced for Ian Holloway’s side, though Mariappa’s extra mobility may see him threaten Gabbidon’s starting berth at the heart of the Eagles’ back-four. Mariappa is listed at 4.0 in the Sky Sports game but hasn’t yet been added to the Sun Dream Team.

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  1. It’s A Joke
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Guys, any chance Nolan or Aguero will go up before the next gw? I'm 0.1 off transferring em out for Ozil and Giroud

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    1. JT's Dog
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Unlikely

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      • LOCO ABREU
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        no chance

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      • JasonV
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        I think Nolan more than Aguero. Man City haven't exactly been fantastic so I think Nolan.

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        1. Hello. Yes, This is Dog
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          nolan is going down

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      • It’s A Joke
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Thanks all the same.

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    2. thepuntmaster
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      RMWCT

      Migs - Westwood

      Zaba - Ward - Reid - Chester - Wilson

      Ozil - Nolan - Hazard - HBA - Redmond

      Bentekkers - Giroud - Studge

      Could do Ozil and HBA > Walcott and Lamps but I really want Ozil?

      and

      Is Wilson nailed on?

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      1. Scottys Army
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        def looks average

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      2. Gaz Downright
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        • 13 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        I think he is the one of the first names on the team sheet

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      3. DÏLKS
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Where's all your money gone? Does look slightly average.

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      4. svgcr
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Looks like an RVP team without RVP

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      5. Demel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        I haven't used a wildcard but I think my current team is better. I would start agin.

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      6. thepuntmaster
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Does anyone have a template with Ozil?

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    3. LDG
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Right can't risk another night on R.Martin not dropping 0.1.

      My plan was Mertesacker as Arsenal have great fixtures so why the heck is Mertesacker close to dropping price too? Any ideas guys?

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      1. DÏLKS
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        No idea, Mertesacker great option. Solid defensively, passing game makes him pretty much the a main contender for BPS.

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        1. LDG
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          Cheers Dilks... thought it was just me going mad.

          The only thing I can think is that people are freeing up a ARS space so they can get Giroud / Wally / Ozil.

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          1. DÏLKS
            • 10 Years
            10 years, 6 months ago

            I'm considering him myself. He has only gone down 1% today, so it must be over the season so far!

            That's not a bad shout actually. Another is perhaps from the Villa game, he's not gone down yet, so a lot of people might have knee jerked him out in an earlier GW.

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      2. Heels_Over_Head
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        he was among the most owned defenders at the start of the season

        folks on WC now chasing team value who may circle back to him by the 13th

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        1. Pasqualinho
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          ...who would prefer him to continue to be sold, so that his price drops.

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          1. LDG
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 6 months ago

            I would be holding for the price drop for sure except Martin is gonna drop tonight I think. And after his random exclusion at the weekend for the clean sheet he gotta go 😉

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        2. LDG
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          Cheers Heelsoverhead. Nice thinking!! That theory makes perfect sense. Prob people chasing Zab and Enrique price rises.

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    4. DÏLKS
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Seriously struggling with midfielders. Walcott is an absolute definite, what's everybody else on? I've got plenty of money.

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      1. Scottys Army
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        michu

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      2. Spoiler
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        fat frank and ben arfa

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      3. Chris_White
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Lamela, Lampard and two rotating cheapies.

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      4. mutatedllama
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Silva / Paulinho / Barfa / Wally / (Brady)

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      5. czechmade
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        michu, hazard

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      6. Demel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Boring but Nolan is a must for me.

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      7. rm9
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        You can wait with Michu, fixtures aren't really the best, Hazard is a rotation risk.

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    5. Fred the Red
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      How are Fellaini's heading skills? RVP should technically have another good head to aim for...

      unless of course his hair takes the pace of the ball...

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      1. Fred the Red
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        *off

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      2. Podge
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        scored 5 headers last season

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        1. Fred the Red
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          Cheers Podge!

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    6. thepuntmaster
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Didn't think I'd do another one of these but found myself looking at the new signings stats.

      It's some details on the new signings from the past few days only. I have worked out the points per app (assuming each is over 60 mins) and worked out the clean sheets if they played that many games for their new club last season,

      Obviously there are some stats that can't be fully counted on but it is helpful for me and is nice and simple.

      https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B6W3Px_oyV6-ZVd6SXJkVVV5RjA/edit?usp=sharing

      ENJOY!!!

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      1. mutatedllama
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Liverpool defensive triple up? Maybe...

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    7. Freshy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Valencia has the same total score as Michu, Cazorla
      Giggs@ 5.5 same total score as Cotinho and Gerrard
      Many of us said we will get RVP when the fixtures eased in GW4
      Just sayin
      Value in the MU midfield if you pick the right one.
      And picking the right one is what its all about.

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      1. svgcr
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Valencia could be worth a punt. But keep in mind that Nani is coming back. Also After 3 GW lots of players have the same score. Not a good parameter this early.

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    8. Heydudes13
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Think I'll be rolling with this

      Mignolet Given
      Zabaleta Vidic Collins Chester Ward
      Walcott Lampard Nolan Brady Ward-Prowse
      RVP Benteke Giroud

      BOOM

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      1. beric
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        thats a nice team

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    9. Hello. Yes, This is Dog
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      ozil 50k transfers in already 😯

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      1. Wild Rover
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Misguided wildcarders who think they will get a price rise out of him 😉

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      2. Heels_Over_Head
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        😯 zil-a-riffic

        It seems like all the conversations about the new bonus system are irrelevant to those mesmerized by his skills.

        S'alright. Had a friend who took 4 years of playing FPL to figure out that having the players you enjoy watching the most on your team was not a winning strategy.

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    10. Aranboy
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      anyone knw who would be gd Mid to put in from utd tht is 8 or under? ;p

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      1. SW6
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        there aren't any

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      2. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Now the English version?

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        1. Wild Rover
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          He wants the best Man U mid £8m or under. Lots of people on here do not speak English as their first language. Poor from a mod.

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          1. TorresMagic™
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 14 Years
            10 years, 6 months ago

            Looks like text speak to me. Nothing to do with the English language.

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            1. Wild Rover
              • 13 Years
              10 years, 6 months ago

              fair enough 🙂

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            2. Aranboy
              • 12 Years
              10 years, 6 months ago

              You are very correct, but i am turkish :~)

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              1. TorresMagic™
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • Has Moderation Rights
                • 14 Years
                10 years, 6 months ago

                Gets annoying to read & people normally ignore.

                Also Terms & Conditions isn't a fan.

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      3. JasonV
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Valencia... he got 14 assists and 4 goals last year and for his price he is ok.

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        1. Jönny
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          Thought that didn't sound right... 14 assists was 2 years ago.

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    11. Scottys Army
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Santi will become a great diff this season.

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    12. LowerManhattan
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      G1 - Migs - fixtures look good, already banked .2, Liverpool invested even more in defense
      (G2) - Daniels - best option at 4.0

      D1 - Zab - continuing on incredible form from last year
      D2 - Walker - looking great in live games and steady producer for Tot
      D3 - Enrique - could consider other options here, not sure what to expect from Sakho
      D4 - Dawson - great value at 5.0
      (D5) - Turner - best option (IMO) at 4.0, watching Baker at 3.9

      M1 - Ozil - have to have some differential, like the fixtures
      M2 - Eriksen - process of elimination, he can facilitate, other Tot mids can't
      M3 - Walcott - too Arsenal heavy but don't see an obvious solution
      (M4) - Barkley - looks great in games, just waiting for it to translate
      (M5) - Brady - fixtures are decent, could consider 4.5 options instead

      F1 - Benteke - consistent, consistent, consistent
      F2 - Giroud - with Ozil feeding him, won't he do even better?
      F3 - Studge - Liverpool look great and they must be confident coming off the ManU win - could consider Negredo for any of these slots

      Have .1 in the bank. I'm sure this is a team that many of us are considering. Are known entities like Silva, Lampard, Hazard better options than Eriksen and Ozil?

      Any thoughts on Sakho? If he's nailed that would give me .5 more to deal with than with Enrique.

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      1. Hello. Yes, This is Dog
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        eriksen to lampard imo

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      2. JT's Dog
          10 years, 6 months ago

          If I double up on defence it won't be spurs

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        • Gaz Downright
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          • 13 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          Re: Sakho, see my post below. Same goes for Eriksen.

          Otherwise a nice setup imo.

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        • timski8000
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          You won't be getting a scouting job I you thought walker was good in the NLD.

          His crossing was so bad I actually thought he was trying to give the ball away to someone in the back row.

          Don't like Dawson's prospects either. Kaboul is flat out better.

          Only my opinion though. Solid process.

          Oh and Eriksson and Ozil is too punty for me. Silva.

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          1. LowerManhattan
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 6 months ago

            Given your advice I can make these switches to get Lamela and Silva into the squad. Better?

            G1 - Migs
            (G2) - Daniels

            D1 - Zab
            D2 - Walker -> Ivanovic
            D3 - Enrique -> Sakho
            D4 - Dawson -> Collins
            (D5) Turner -> Baker

            M1 - Ozil
            M2 - Eriksen -> Lamela
            M3 - Walcott -> Silva
            (M4) - Barkley
            (M5) - Brady

            F1 - Benteke
            F2 - Giroud
            F3 - Studge

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        • Hello. Yes, This is Dog
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          btw ozil wont be much of a differential by kickoff. he has 50 000 in already

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          1. LowerManhattan
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 6 months ago

            Would you prefer Walcott, Hazard, Oscar, Lamps, Yaya, Coutinho to Ozil?

            That would pretty much be the list of options.

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          2. Strawberry Jelavic
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 6 months ago

            This.

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          3. Strawberry Jelavic
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 6 months ago

            BTW love your name/pic, saw this on FB and laughed my ass off, thought I was the only person in the world who thought it was funny!!! But to find out I'm not alone....sniff....!!

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        • Strawberry Jelavic
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          All good points and my thinking is v similar except that:

          I've currently got Soldado and thinking Eriksen and Lamela can do for him what Ozil/Wally/Cazorla can do for Giroud....I have Studge and Benteke already;

          Dawson under threat so watch carefully;

          Barkley may not play as regularly with Barry/McCarthy coming in;

          Just some thoughts to ponder for ya!

          😉

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      3. Dougal McGuire
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        What do people think of Figueroa? I'd like to swap Kolo T for a 4 or 4.5 Defender. Already have:

        Coleman, Ward, Chester, M Turner.

        Any of the new guys look good?

        .4 in bank, but would prefer adding to bank, not going down right now.

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        1. SW6
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          Collins is the obvious choice

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          1. Dougal McGuire
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 6 months ago

            Really? His good fixtures are past. away 3 of the next 8, and no matches looking like good clean sheet chance.

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        2. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          collins. rising in value too

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      4. poldi
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        So i have

        Migs/Boruc
        Fonte/Waler/Enrique/Coleman/Cahill
        Lampard/Silva/Walcott/Brady/Barkley
        Giroud/Soldado/Dzeko

        Was thinking about transfering out Dzeko and Silva but ran out of replacement ideas. Any good combinations, or shall I just replace Dzeko?

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        1. JasonV
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          You need tekkers.

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          1. poldi
            • 10 Years
            10 years, 6 months ago

            Any suggestions?

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            1. JasonV
              • 10 Years
              10 years, 6 months ago

              Yeah, Benteke.........

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              1. poldi
                • 10 Years
                10 years, 6 months ago

                Was thinking about him or Sturridge. For midfielder would you take Hernandez or Nolan? Thanks for the input..

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      5. Wild Rover
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Lol, now Hazard is injured. Internationalitis is more contagious than the plague 😀

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        1. Scottys Army
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          Its a long term achilles issue

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        2. Heels_Over_Head
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          He's not that hurt. he's still going to play in the game. Belgian coach apparently confused about why he received the treatments he did and why he wasn't rested by Chelsea for Belgium's games - the nerve of the club paying him to not rest him for the country that isn't!

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      6. Scottys Army
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        WR

        hows your team shaping up ?

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        1. Wild Rover
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          Same as last week with Giroud instead of Aguero mate

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          1. Scottys Army
            • 10 Years
            10 years, 6 months ago

            good move as much as i rate kun i think even he is under threat of rotation.

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      7. JT's Dog
          10 years, 6 months ago

          Out of interest if player is new to game, aka ozil. What figures do they base rises on if nobody owns him already? Is this why he can't rise for first x days

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          1. TorresMagic™
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 14 Years
            10 years, 6 months ago

            Exactly. Impossible to drop, impossible to rise.

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          2. Ginkapo FPL
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 6 months ago

            Price rises are based on a threshold value that is equal for all players. So thats unrelated here.

            Players are protected for 8 days, in the same way as when they return from injury.

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            1. JT's Dog
                10 years, 6 months ago

                Zoom>>>>>>> right over my head there

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                1. Ginkapo FPL
                  • 12 Years
                  10 years, 6 months ago

                  Basically ownership is not in the price rise algorithm, hence thats got nothing to do with it. Ozil is protected from price changes for exactly 8 days from this morning/last night.

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                  1. JT's Dog
                      10 years, 6 months ago

                      What determines price rises? Not that it really matters we all believe totalfpl anyway

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                      1. Ginkapo FPL
                        • 12 Years
                        10 years, 6 months ago

                        Its something like 68,000 transfers in. Something like 1% of the total players playing fpl, so drops over the season as dead teams are uncounted.

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                        1. JT's Dog
                            10 years, 6 months ago

                            Ok follow it now

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                  2. Pasqualinho
                    • 14 Years
                    10 years, 6 months ago

                    This is correct. And at the end of the 8 days their net transfers in forms their 'initial' ownership value,that is used to calculate the number of net transfers out needed for them to drop in price.

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                2. JasonV
                  • 10 Years
                  10 years, 6 months ago

                  I thought value rises dependent on forecasted percentage ownership and also performance....

                  e.g... 30/40% own him and then he doesn't score for 2 games and it will drop to 10%...

                  It'll drop in value at least I am just guessing.

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                  1. Ginkapo FPL
                    • 12 Years
                    10 years, 6 months ago

                    Price fall are related to ownership. Price rises are not.

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              • Ginkapo FPL
                • 12 Years
                10 years, 6 months ago

                I've made 0.7Mill already this GW. Havent wildcarded just got tekkers.... 😎

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                1. JasonV
                  • 10 Years
                  10 years, 6 months ago

                  1.0m no WC and got tekkers as well 😉

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              • DRIZ ✅
                • 12 Years
                10 years, 6 months ago

                will ozil rise tonight?

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                1. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
                  • 11 Years
                  10 years, 6 months ago

                  impossible

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                2. TorresMagic™
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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                  • 14 Years
                  10 years, 6 months ago

                  No, might fall tonight.

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                  1. JT's Dog
                      10 years, 6 months ago

                      He he

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                3. Gaz Downright
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                  • 13 Years
                  10 years, 6 months ago

                  Thinking about it, next GW we would know a lot more about the teams in terms how they line up with all their deadline day signings and transfers out.

                  Playing the wild card now is a very risky move imo.

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                  1. isacki: full casual
                    • 12 Years
                    10 years, 6 months ago

                    Yeah said before the deadline that I'm not WCing this week because you won't have any information about actual lineups - plan is GW8 international break at the earliest.

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                    1. NATSTER
                      • 13 Years
                      10 years, 6 months ago

                      Aiming for that too... If I successfully control my tempt thru these 2 weeks. 🙂

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                  2. TorresMagic™
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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                    • 14 Years
                    10 years, 6 months ago

                    You think too much. 😉

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                  3. Ginkapo FPL
                    • 12 Years
                    10 years, 6 months ago

                    I'm thinking that my WC last week wasnt that bad a time. I cant see many of these new signings actually having a major impact in fpl.

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                  4. Heels_Over_Head
                    • 10 Years
                    10 years, 6 months ago

                    +1

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                  5. 4vets
                    • 13 Years
                    10 years, 6 months ago

                    I played mine on Sunday purely for the fact it would be impossible for me to get the players I want unless I did so due to price rises. This is the 3rd year on the trot that I've played it gw4 and it's done me OK.

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                  6. hillbillypete
                    • 14 Years
                    10 years, 6 months ago

                    not really unless ur team is made up of all new signings.

                    you know the key players will play like fellaini, ozil, etc

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                    1. Gaz Downright
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                      • 13 Years
                      10 years, 6 months ago

                      but we dont know where players like fellaini/arnautovic will play, or if lukaku is top dog at everton, et cetera

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                  7. Robalabobolol
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 11 Years
                    10 years, 6 months ago

                    I wildcarded this week, I tend to use it later on in a silly circumstance anyway so I fancy catching some price risers and allow myself first pick of the new bunch. Could be a silly move, could be helpful I'm still on the fence and believe every new situation deserves its own answer.

                    By the way, What is your grav from?

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                  8. Crouch Potato!
                    • 12 Years
                    10 years, 6 months ago

                    It is a move which needs to pay off big, I feel quite a few with decent squads have gone into panic mode. I took the risk of a hit pus fielding just 10 last gw, and still made a lot of ground. So much time left in the season for me.

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

                    agree 100%

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                  10. tm245
                    • 12 Years
                    10 years, 6 months ago

                    Defitiely. Posted similar last night about confusion in general so far with this FPL season.

                    Who are you profiteers spending your easily earned cash on? Can't find more than five or six must haves right now.

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                  11. Smarty Pants
                    • 14 Years
                    10 years, 6 months ago

                    I agree. It feels a bit like pre-season with all the uncertainty again.

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                4. isacki: full casual
                  • 12 Years
                  10 years, 6 months ago

                  Just a reminder to take out some precious time from your international break ( 😉 ) to join the FA Cup.

                  http://uefacouncil.wordpress.com/2013/08/29/ffs-fa-cup/

                  PS: Anyone who applied to join the FFS UEFA leagues has automatically been entered so don't apply.

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                5. KingPig
                  • 12 Years
                  10 years, 6 months ago

                  WC time??

                  5m in the bank. Planned to get RVP and Brady in for hit for Dzeko and Sigurdsson but I have loads of players that need replacing now.

                  Boruc Foster
                  Touré Coleman Brayford Mertesacker Collins
                  Rosicky Navas Walcott Sigurdsson Morrison
                  Dzeko Sturridge Soldado

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                  1. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
                    • 11 Years
                    10 years, 6 months ago

                    yes, your midfield needs sorting out

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                  2. Coaly
                    • 11 Years
                    10 years, 6 months ago

                    similar situation to me, it seems no one wants rvp any more due to greater midfield prospects and high scoring defenses so far

                    are you still going to rvp?

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                    1. KingPig
                      • 12 Years
                      10 years, 6 months ago

                      I could always do the RVP and Brady transfers and then possibly the following week. Get RVP out again for Giroud and sort of midfield.

                      Or just do it now, In two minds......

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                      1. KingPig
                        • 12 Years
                        10 years, 6 months ago

                        *then possibly wild card the following week.

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                      2. Coaly
                        • 11 Years
                        10 years, 6 months ago

                        i'm thinking rooney could solve our problem?

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                  3. svgcr
                    • 11 Years
                    10 years, 6 months ago

                    definitely WC time

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                6. Tibidabo
                  • 11 Years
                  10 years, 6 months ago

                  Best striker for 9.2 or less?

                  Will Sturridge keep starting once Suarez is back?

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                  1. SW6
                    • 11 Years
                    10 years, 6 months ago

                    Benteke

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                    1. Tibidabo
                      • 11 Years
                      10 years, 6 months ago

                      Got him already. And Giroud too

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                      1. SW6
                        • 11 Years
                        10 years, 6 months ago

                        Sturridge then

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                  2. 4vets
                    • 13 Years
                    10 years, 6 months ago

                    Yes he will.

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                  3. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
                    • 11 Years
                    10 years, 6 months ago

                    yes, sturridge. suarez will take aspas' spot

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                  4. Gaz Downright
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                    • 13 Years
                    10 years, 6 months ago

                    he should, however I am one of those who thinks he will get less service than before

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                7. RVP fc
                  • 12 Years
                  10 years, 6 months ago

                  I have to play 2 form these three of Brady, kim and mirallas? Already playing chester. who should i play?

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                8. crystalpalaceRus
                  • 12 Years
                  10 years, 6 months ago

                  So let me get this straight, for higher team value all you gotta do is check who's rising on FISO and buy them?

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                  1. 4vets
                    • 13 Years
                    10 years, 6 months ago

                    TotalFPL is more accurate at the mo. You have to work out who is rising and by how much they are likely to rise in the given gw.

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                    1. 4vets
                      • 13 Years
                      10 years, 6 months ago

                      You can also play the falls... I sold Coutihno hoping to buy him back cheaper.

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                    2. Ginkapo FPL
                      • 12 Years
                      10 years, 6 months ago

                      Not completely true, totalfpl are just bullshitting whilst fiso are being honest that FPL have put a cog in the works with a mahoosive algorithm change.

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                      1. 4vets
                        • 13 Years
                        10 years, 6 months ago

                        I know but they are more accurate, by hook or by crook, at the mo.

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                  2. Ginkapo FPL
                    • 12 Years
                    10 years, 6 months ago

                    Yup, you want double risers preferably to make a profit. So check the speed of the rise, (transfer in per day)

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                  3. Heels_Over_Head
                    • 10 Years
                    10 years, 6 months ago

                    Total FPL more reliable currently
                    http://totalfpl.com/pricechanges

                    but, yeah... that simplifies things for knowing who is rising and falling

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                  4. TorresMagic™
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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                    • 14 Years
                    10 years, 6 months ago

                    Use http://www.totalfpl.com/pricechanges

                    Seems to be working better.

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                  5. isacki: full casual
                    • 12 Years
                    10 years, 6 months ago

                    And sell those who are falling, yes

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                  6. Hello. Yes, This is Dog
                    • 13 Years
                    10 years, 6 months ago

                    yes. you should get every player rising each day for a hit. its a lot of hits but works out in the long tem.

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                9. Not Irish
                  • 10 Years
                  10 years, 6 months ago

                  All of you flogging Michu for Pablo will live to regret it.

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                  1. Heels_Over_Head
                    • 10 Years
                    10 years, 6 months ago

                    someone said Pablo outscored Michu in games they both played last season

                    haven't been bothered to check the stat

                    have Michu for at least one more week regardless, but probably keeping until GW 17, and might double down with Hernandez too

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                    1. Not Irish
                      • 10 Years
                      10 years, 6 months ago

                      Hmmm. Whether that's true or not people must not be paying attention to transfers and their peripheral effects. There's only one midfielder I'd rather have as it stands.

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                10. MJ6987
                  • 13 Years
                  10 years, 6 months ago

                  Which one do you prefer?

                  A.Cole
                  Vidic
                  Sakho

                  Cheers

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                  1. DRIZ ✅
                    • 12 Years
                    10 years, 6 months ago

                    Vid

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                  2. Chris_White
                    • 12 Years
                    10 years, 6 months ago

                    Cole

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                  3. 7shadesofsmoke
                    • 11 Years
                    10 years, 6 months ago

                    Sakho, once we are 100% that he'll play (i'm 90% confident)

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                  4. Poseidon. Not arrogant, jus…
                    • 11 Years
                    10 years, 6 months ago

                    Cole

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                11. klegend
                  • 12 Years
                  10 years, 6 months ago

                  Has everyone taken out RVP?!

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                  1. Gazza2000
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 12 Years
                    10 years, 6 months ago

                    Gonna bring him in

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                  2. MJ6987
                    • 13 Years
                    10 years, 6 months ago

                    Looks like it. Hopefully price will drop before deadline.

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                  3. Wild Rover
                    • 13 Years
                    10 years, 6 months ago

                    Everyone apart from 1,333,170 people 🙂

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                  4. JasonV
                    • 10 Years
                    10 years, 6 months ago

                    For 14m RVP is not worth the money. If he goes on a rampage he is worth the WC for a little while but honestly you can get those goals from other brilliant players for much less.

                    I see RVP as a... putting all your eggs in one basket. He's 14m!!!

                    RVP is a popular choice for not only those clueless about footy and pick just big names with big stats but also those who are afraid to take risks for reward. RVP won't perform like he did last year under Moyes. He won't break the 20 goal mark what so ever.

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                12. isacki: full casual
                  • 12 Years
                  10 years, 6 months ago

                  Mirallas falling tonight. Damn you.

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                  1. isacki: full casual
                    • 12 Years
                    10 years, 6 months ago

                    IF YOUD JUST SCORED ONE OF YOUR CHANCES

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                    1. Heels_Over_Head
                      • 10 Years
                      10 years, 6 months ago

                      ball keeps slipping on hair gel

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                      1. isacki: full casual
                        • 12 Years
                        10 years, 6 months ago

                        Funny how Fellaini's hair helps him...

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                    2. beric
                      • 12 Years
                      10 years, 6 months ago

                      I KNOW RIGHT?

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                      1. isacki: full casual
                        • 12 Years
                        10 years, 6 months ago

                        Troll of a preseason...

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                  2. Heels_Over_Head
                    • 10 Years
                    10 years, 6 months ago

                    he's at -69.3%

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                  3. TorresMagic™
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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                    • 14 Years
                    10 years, 6 months ago

                    No he's not.

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                    1. isacki: full casual
                      • 12 Years
                      10 years, 6 months ago

                      On FISO he's at -126.4%. Not taking any chances.

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                      1. TorresMagic™
                        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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                        • 14 Years
                        10 years, 6 months ago

                        He was probably over 100% last night too.

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                        1. isacki: full casual
                          • 12 Years
                          10 years, 6 months ago

                          The night he falls, that will be also be true.

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                    2. Pasqualinho
                      • 14 Years
                      10 years, 6 months ago

                      Looks like he will before next GW, though.

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                  4. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
                    • 11 Years
                    10 years, 6 months ago

                    nowhere near falling on totalfpl

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