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Scout Scribbles – Hernandez Close to Swansea Comeback

Pablo Hernandez could be back for Swansea’s home game with Sunderland next weekend. Robin Van Persie admits he needed injections to play in United’s match against the Black Cats last week, Daniel Sturridge praises his flourishing partnership with Luis Suarez, Ashley Cole remains sidelined with a rib problem and Mladen Petric is looking for his first start for the Hammers against City:

Hernandez Targets Swans Return

Swansea were handed a major boost yesterday after their Spanish midfielder revealed he was closing in on a return to action for the first time since late August. Speaking to the club’s official website, Hernandez seemed optimistic of proving his fitness in time for next weekend’s home game against basement-dwellers Sunderland:

“It was a shame for me because I felt I put in my best performance so far this season against West Brom, and then I pick up a hamstring problem. I’ve had to miss seven games so it has been a frustrating period. But now I feel stronger and more confident of being available for the Sunderland game. This week has been very important for me and hopefully, with a couple of more days training, the manager will see that I am ready for this game.”

The Scout Says: After a strong pre-season for Michael Laudrup’s side , Hernandez was quick to make an impact on the domestic front with a goal, two assists and three bonus points in the opening three Gameweeks of the campaign earning him a bandwagon. Having since dropped from 6.2 to 5.9, a return to action is likely to bring him back onto Fantasy radars ahead of a very favourable run of games – with home matches against Sunderland, West Ham and Stoke allied with trips to Cardiff and Fulham in the next five, Hernandez – whose ownership now sits at just 3% – is definitely one to monitor if he can prove his fitness prior to the weekend deadline.

Sturridge Praises Suarez Partnership

Daniel Sturridge has discussed his flourishing up front partnership with Luis Suarez after the Uruguayan’s return from suspension has helped Liverpool climb to second in the table:

“He’s a nice guy and we have great chemistry on the field, and we get on well off it so it’s good. It’s easier when you’ve got somebody like Luis, who can help you share the goals out, and we’ve also got the likes of Steven Gerrard and Victor Moses who can pitch in. So there are goals throughout the team. Hopefully we can continue with the form we’ve got at the moment.”

The Scout Says: Currently top scorer in the Premier League, there’s no doubt Sturridge’s prospects have been boosted by Suarez’ comeback. While many had feared the Uruguayan’s return would dent his the former Chelsea player’s prospects, Brendan Rodgers’ decision to move to 3-5-2 has bolstered Sturridge’s appeal – with Suarez alongside him, he has produced 23 points in two games compared to 31 in five games without him. Given that Liverpool have scored six games in two games since Suarez’ reinstallation, in comparison to five strikes in the opening five, it seems unlikely Rodgers will change his new system, allowing Sturridge to continue his recent form ahead of games against Newcastle, West Brom and Fulham in the next four.

Van Persie Reveals Toe Concern

The United forward has admitted that he went against doctors advice to play in last weekend’s trip to Sunderland. Van Persie had to undertake injections in order to feature against the Black Cats but revealed he’s unlikely to risk his fitness in such a way again:

“Against Shakhtar I got such a hard kick on my toe, I immediately thought it was broken. It was so sore. On the Thursday, after returning to Manchester, I had a scan. Eight years ago I broke a bone on my other foot and it felt like a similar injury. I was so relieved there was no fracture visible, but doctors told me it was badly bruised. I was told to rest it, but I wanted to play against Sunderland. So we did what they call a quick fix. The medics gave me an injection. But I have said I won’t do that again. If I keep having injections in my toe, it is not going to improve. It will get more sensitive and painful. I have to admit it was a gamble playing against Hungary. I’d not trained and you never know how that can work out when you play again.”

The Scout Says: Having scored a hat-trick in Friday’s win over Hungary, the Dutchman showed little of the lethargy that seems to have affected his domestic displays in recent weeks. With his confidence flowing once again after becoming his nation’s all-time top scorer, Van Persie’s owners will be desperate for more of the same as United prepare for a run which hands them three home matches and trips to Fulham and Cardiff in the following five Gameweeks. The news also dispels any fears that David Moyes would be somewhat cautious with Van Persie’s game time due to United’s busy schedule – the Dutchman had failed to play 90 minutes since Gameweek 3 prior to the trip to Wearside but in spite of the toe concern, was fielded for the full game as Moyes looked to recover from back-to-back league defeats.

Cole Remains Sidelined with Rib Complaint

The FA have confirmed Ashley Cole has been ruled out of England’s match with Poland tomorrow with an ongoing rib problem.

The Scout Says: Subbed off against Norwich last time out as Jose Mourinho shifted to a three-man backline, Cole had looked a decent differential option as the Blues prepare for a run of eight games against the current bottom 10 over the next 11 fixtures. He currently sits in just 5% of FPL teams compared to Branislav Ivanovic’s 30%, despite the fact he has returned the same number of points (31) as th Serbian so far but having missed both the recent World Cup qualifiers, the left-back now looks a doubt heading into Chelsea’s home clash with Cardiff on Saturday.

Petric Hoping for Hammers Start

West Ham’s free signing is pushing for a starting role after stepping up his fitness over the last few days. The Croatian found the net in a recent behind-closed-doors match against Charlton and spoke of his determination to nail down a regular role:

“I played 90 minutes after a long time which was very good for me and of course I’m glad to score a goal, but it’s only a friendly, so it doesn’t count for too much. I feel better and better each day and I don’t think it’s long before I will feel 100 per cent fit.I hope to be involved (against Manchester City) but it’s the manager who decides and we will see.”

The Scout Says: With Andy Carroll still stuck in the treatment room with a heel injury, Modibo Maiga has failed to take advantage of a recent run of games. The latter started each of the first six Gameweeks but, after failing to find the net, was replaced by Ricardo Vaz Te for the trip to Spurs last time out as Allardyce opted for a formation which looked more like a 4-6-0. Given the success of their trip to the Lane, with Va Te amongst the scorers in a 3-0 win, it remains to be seen whether the Hammers boss will alter his approach as City pay visit next weekend – Vaz Te could well retain his starting berth, forcing Petric to warm the bench once more.

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  1. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
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    Why is Wally not dropping in price. 🙁

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    1. Jinswick
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      This. It's so annoying as I need him to fall 0.1m in order to get him next week.

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      1. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
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        owned by 150k very slow tranfersout. hes -22 today only!

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    2. TorresMagic™
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      I thought he would have dropped again by now.

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    3. mule
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      Im 0.2 sort of getting both tekkers and wally in so i need both of them to drop a little

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    1. SpinyNorman [*_*]
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      You must be the heart and soul of every party.

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      1. FACUPARSE
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        Thanks, I am.

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    2. The Gambler.
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      are you serious? must be all doom and gloom in your house

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  2. SpinyNorman [*_*]
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    REPOST, thanks 🙂

    Bench one of the following:

    a) Coleman (HUL)
    b) Zabaleta (whu)
    c) Gibbs (NOR)
    d) Vidic (SOU)
    e) P.Hernandez (SUN)

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      b) as scary as it sounds.

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      1. SpinyNorman [*_*]
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        Ahhh

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  3. Piggs Boson
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    If Sturridge and Suarez will be bouncing points off of eachother, then why buy the more expensive one?

    Oh, and FIRST (page) 😎

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    1. Granville
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      Yes that's what's happened so far, but it's about attempting to predict what will happen in the future.

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      1. Granville
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        Obviously this is a bit flippant.

        If only we could have more than 3 strikers. Bring on UFPL.

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      2. Sheep
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        This. Suarez is one of the best players in the world. It is bound to shine through.

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    2. SpinyNorman [*_*]
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      I'm keeping them both until I'm given a reason not to.

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    3. Dago
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      Because there are so many cheap option this year it doesnt seem a great advantage to have more funds. Suarez has lower ownership so if bangs a hatty in im more likely to shoot up the rankings.

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    4. Dr Dream
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      I have both for now but i always feel like i'm on borrowed time with Sturridge awaiting the next injury...i could be wrong.

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    5. GTS
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      I feel studge is the safe pick. he could get goals assist. Yes he is "injury prone" but the other is a "trouble magnet". But i’m leaning to Sturridge by a thread as he looks a BAPS magnet than Suarez as shown on the CPL game. Plus side on having studge is he's cheaper & tame.

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    6. Gimli son of Gloin
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      I'm keeping both until a clear reason to drop one appears

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  4. Jinswick
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    Starting to think I should probably save the transfer this week - any obvious transfers stand out?

    Boruc
    Baines, Terry, Zabaleta
    Michu, Ramsey, Mirallas, Nolan
    Giroud(c), Suarez, Sturridge

    Davis, Toure, Ravel, Ward
    Bank 0.4m

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    1. Dago
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      Id get rid of Mirallas or Nolan. Saving is a decent option too though.

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    2. Robe Wan
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      save and then lose nolan

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  5. SuperOsçarBaby
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    Anyone fancy Petric when West Ham fixtures turns good?

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    1. SpinyNorman [*_*]
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      Yeah, he's got a really nice bum

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      1. FACUPARSE
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        Crack-ing joke

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        1. SpinyNorman [*_*]
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          Hole-y unoriginal though 🙁

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    2. Jinswick
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      Way too many better options up front imo to consider Petric. And those 3 spots are so valuable right now.

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  6. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
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    Captain?

    Suarez
    RVP
    Lukaku

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    1. leovesole
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      Suarez.

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    2. Jinswick
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      All good options, RVP, Lukaku, Suarez in that order for me.

      I have a feeling RVP is going to score very well over the next few weeks. I wish I had him.

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    3. SpinyNorman [*_*]
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      Rvp

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    4. SuperOsçarBaby
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      always captain rvp

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      1. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
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        Not sure that holds true this season. Ive lost about 500k places due to captaining RVP this season.

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    5. Granville
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      I would go RVP. Surely Soton can't keep a clean sheet at Old Trafford

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      1. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
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        Out of all the options thats the one im least confident in. Especially with the way SOTON are playing.

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    6. FACUPARSE
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      Giroud

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    7. Dr Dream
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      If you need to ask whether to (C) RVP at home to Southampton then it's time to get shut of him...nice front line though.

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  7. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
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    liverpool normally decimate Newcastle, leaning toward suarez.

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    1. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
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      failure*

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    2. Piggs Boson
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      I keep throwing the armband between my 3 strikers.

      Liverpool's history against Newcastle is hard to ignore, and Newcastle have been leaking goals for fun this season. I'm captaining Sturridge I think.

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      1. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
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        Quite. On Suarez atm.

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    3. Gnu
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      Eh! Liverpools last 3 visits to Newcastle have resulted in 2 defeats and a 6-0 win, I don't think you can say 'normally decimate' based on 1 result. Their home is better, 3-1, 2-0, 1-1 but a wee bit ott there EL B.

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    4. TorresMagic™
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      Could be the early game curse again.

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      1. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
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        Up urs 😀

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    5. Mojo Rojo
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      What about the so called "early game hoodoo"

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  8. Portsmouth Bubblejet
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    A picture of Romelu Lukaku taken from a youth match between Lierse and Feyenoord. Believe it or not, he's the same age as the other players on the pitch.

    https://twitter.com/HLNinEngeland/status/389676725514145792/photo/1

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    1. In Like Flynn.
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      Nice to see you back PB. Good break?

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    2. In Like Flynn.
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      Pretty much my first choice if he is getting the game time.

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    3. Billy Gilmore
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      I'd like to see his birth certificate 😯

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  9. Who will break the template?
    J0E
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    Fantasy Football Scout Daily Hot Topic

    Following on from our breaking the template article yesterday ( http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2013/10/13/breaking-the-template-part-two/ ) which players do you think will be key to breaking the template over the next few weeks?

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    1. Dr Dream
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      Same as always for me Jonty...look to the injury list and fallers and you have ready made diffs...and huge climbs if they perform.

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      1. Dr Dream
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        *when

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    2. In Like Flynn.
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      I've given up trying. See below. Everything I look to do this or the following week, Paul highlights in an article. 😡

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    3. Sheep
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      RVP & Mata & Walcott & Aguero

      All 4 will hit form at once and re-shape the template.

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    4. GTS
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      if the big guns are back in form, they could be the one's to break.
      ramsey could be the one derailing atm..

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      1. Sheep
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        Ram looks a genuine talent to me. Always looking for the shot. His returns may drop, but he'll still give enough to love owning him

        Long live the Ram.

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        1. GTS
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          but when the treatment room ease he would be a bit in trouble in game time.. i think.
          Btw where's arteta?

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    5. SuperOsçarBaby
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      RVP and Demel

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      Benteke, RVP, Walcott

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    7. RuudVanNistelrooney
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      hoping walcott and mata to break the norm ......Ive been pretty unlucky this season .....taking chances is the only way to get back now

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    8. Brutus619
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      Pablo H & Silva will have their own bandwagons imo.

      Also keen on both Cazorla and Lallana as differential options.

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    9. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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      Aluko, Bony and maybe Townsend. But I don't have any of them! 🙂

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    10. Anti Top Four
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      RVP Benteke Bony
      Silva Mata Townsend Jacuzzi
      Nasty Chico Jones
      DeGea

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    11. Mr. Perfectionist
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      Rvp, Benteke, Silva, Aguero/Negredo, Amalfitano, Hooper

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  10. SpinyNorman [*_*]
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    Points check?

    I'm on 0 with 11 to play

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    1. Sheep
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      Same 😯

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  11. In Like Flynn.
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    Thanks for this Paul and the previous article. Just a point on the last one. Not much chance of me stealing a march on my rivals if you post everything I've been looking at doing before the GW deadline. 🙁

    I think Hernandez might be the Swans mid for me, just gives that extra bit of budget flexibility. Mainly to bring RVP in for the first time this year when he starts to fire.

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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      Hernandez would be a terrible move. Imo. I would rather get Shelvey.

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  12. Danos96
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    Captain Giroud or Sturridge?
    I really can't decide.
    Team looks like this:
    Mig
    Baines, Merte, Clyne
    Paulinho, Ramsey, Barkley, Yaya
    Giroud, Sturridge, Rooney

    Subs: Moses, Cameron, Shaw & Ruddy

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    1. Bullet Tooth Bony
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      Sturridge for me

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      1. Danos96
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        Yeah that's what i'm leaning towards doing

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  13. FACUPARSE
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    Lukaku in for Lambert will cost me a -4

    Hell yeah?

    or

    Hell no?

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    1. AU79
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      HY

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    2. Tommytour
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      Hell yeah

      Perfect week to do it

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    3. Sheep
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      That's such a sheep move.

      Keep Lambert for a differential. Everyone's getting Lukakaa...

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      1. FACUPARSE
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        Lukaku is capable of being a star this season, Lambert is being slow...

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    4. TorresMagic™
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      I would.

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    5. SuperOsçarBaby
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      no, hull is not an easy game

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      1. FACUPARSE
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        He has scored 3 in last 2 against tougher defences.... don't want to miss out. Agreed Hull could prove tough though.

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    6. The Gravless Sheik of Dream…
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      Yeap I would

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    7. charlie1X
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      Buy & captain

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  14. Sheep
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    Is the early game curse a real thing?

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      It is for the majority. Last game of the round is normally great for points.

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    2. FACUPARSE
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      yes

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    3. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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      Urban Myth. But ... like all Myths and Legends, it does have some basis in truth ... 🙂

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    4. Wilshere Knowledge
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      I can't remember who, but someone did look at the stats, and there was next to no difference.

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  15. Sarnab
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    Choose which one for the next 5 gws

    1. Michu
    2. Hernandez + 4

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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      Michu ... by a huge margin.

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    2. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
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      michu

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    3. Brutus619
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      Absolutely Pablo. Pablo takes points from Michu when they're both on the pitch. Seriously.

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      1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
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        like he did last season 😉

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        1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
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          either that's not true or hernandez wasn't on the pitch much which is a worry as he is showing signs he won't be on the pitch much this season either

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          1. Brutus619
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            Yeah basically in games where Hernandez is subbed on/off Michu still keeps up his score. But there was a period of like 8 games where Pablo H played 80-90 mins and outscored Michu by a good margin + statistically performed much better. I think this season he'll be playing lots of 90 min games and Dyer will be benched.

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    4. The Gravless Sheik of Dream…
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      Michu

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  16. Sheep
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    Sheep's weekend predictions:

    1. I GOT THE WRONG BELGIAN! Benteke will return and bag a brace. Lukaku to blank.

    2. RVP, Kun & Mata all score, leading people to question heavy defences.

    3. Michu hatty

    4. Suarez booked for diving. 5 pages of solid "AHAHAHA f**djk you Suarwz ownerz" and "Oh Ffs Suarez"

    5. Granville finds a penny on the street, feels lucky, and then one of his players gets injured.

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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      Baaa! 😛

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      1. Sheep
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        Hi Doosra 🙂

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        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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          'Ello, mate! 😀

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    2. Brutus619
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      4 is a bit unrealistic (3 isn't 😉 ). 5 pages is a lot for a yellow card! I like 2 though.

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      1. Sheep
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        I take it you're not a regular on matchdays? There are pages and pages of that kind of shite.

        5 is nothing for an opportunity to day 'i told you so'. People turn into tw@s.

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        1. Brutus619
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          I am on here on enough matchdays but TBF I stupidly assumed you meant 5 pages filled with it, but I can see it happening over 5 pages but being quite diluted by the fifth lol.

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    3. nedfoo
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      Love the first point haha

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    4. RedLightning
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      Has no-one else noticed that Suarez stopped diving part way through last season, and now makes superhuman efforts to stay on his feet, or to go on and score after being tripped?

      It was after this change that Liverpool started being awarded penalties, whereas they had previously been denied many legitimate ones.

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  17. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
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    when is benteke back?

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    1. Whattheheck!
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      He won't play against Wales as "he has trained but won't be risked" (Lambert). So assuming that there is no further injury setback I would expect him to feature against Spurs, although potentially only as a sub.

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  18. Van Dal
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    Evra(c) next gw?

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      Hungover?

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      1. Brutus619
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        I actually might TM

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        1. TorresMagic™
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          Good luck.

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        2. B.P.R.D.
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 20 days ago

          Some potential for Evra being told to stay back more than usual and cover for Januzaj if he gets another start?

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          1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 20 days ago

            janusaj will surely start

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          2. Brutus619
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 20 days ago

            The opposite actually according to an earlier article in the week. Evra pushed up the left flank much more as Januzaj cuts inside a lot and plays more centrally. Evra had one of his better attacking games against Sunderland.

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            1. Van Dal
              • 14 Years
              11 years, 20 days ago

              Absolutely correct. Its what temped me after reading that.

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            2. FISSH
              • 11 Years
              11 years, 19 days ago

              remember, its sunderland

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              1. Brutus619
                • 13 Years
                11 years, 19 days ago

                True, but the strength of opposition doesn't really hugely impact your style of play individually unless they're a really strong team. Evra's attacking stats last game were still very encouraging regardless of whether he was facing Sunderland, Everton or Swansea.

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  19. Damo.
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 20 days ago

    For people who missed it last night

    Benteke trained yesterday but isn't expected to start.

    Kos is fit & in contention to start against Finland

    Aguero was released by Argentina last night and won't be featuring against Uruguay

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    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 20 days ago

      what happened to aguero?

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      1. Damo.
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 20 days ago

        Nothing. http://www.mundoalbiceleste.com/Article.aspx?id=3611&rss=1&title=angel-di-maria-and-aguero-out-for-uruguay&utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter Went on to the author's timeline and he said he was just rested. Already qualified so no need for him I suppose.

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    2. Sheep
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 20 days ago

      Tekkers isn't being risked. He'll be back on the weekend 😉

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  20. Thomass
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 20 days ago

    Bemba can I please have your email we need it for the team

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      1. Thomass
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 20 days ago

        Thanks Bemba.

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      2. Thomass
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 20 days ago

        Sent mate

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      3. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 20 days ago

        thanks

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        1. Thomass
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 20 days ago

          Received it yet?

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          1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 20 days ago

            yes and I replied

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            1. Thomass
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 20 days ago

              Sent 2 others

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  21. phoenix737
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 20 days ago

    Whom should i bench??
    a. barkley
    b. siggy
    c. yaya toure
    d. ramsey
    e. januzaj

    fwds are rooney suarez and giroud

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    1. Del Griffith
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 20 days ago

      Probably e Januzaj.... 2 points coming up

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    2. Sheep
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 20 days ago

      E.

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  22. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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    • 15 Years
    11 years, 20 days ago

    Just over 5 days to go.....

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    1. Thomass
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 20 days ago

      Yeah can't wait

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    2. Sheep
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 20 days ago

      You too? I freaking love being sheared. Not long to wait now 😀

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      1. Billy Gilmore
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 20 days ago

        🙂

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  23. Barry Frys revenge
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 20 days ago

    I have just realized..i have Utds left hand side in my FPL team (Evra and Januzaj).

    I guess it will be interesting to see the dynamic of those two over the next two weeks, like Sturridge and Suarez (who incidentally i also have..)..and whether it will translate into points or not...??

    Not much downside risk to having Januzaj mind, 2 points per game is par for the course for someone so cheap...but you dont often have someone this cheap being nailed on for the English champions every year either..?

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  24. Venom Snake
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 20 days ago

    Mignolet
    Enrique - Koscielny - Walker
    Michu - Ozil - Barkley - Oscar
    Lukaku - Suarez - Giroud

    Lewis - RavMo - B. Turner - Chester

    Leaning towards ozil for the armband.. Have an instinct.. But could be way off. Thoughts?

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    1. Alton E.
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 20 days ago

      Good team. I'd go Mesut if i had him.

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      1. Barry Frys revenge
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 20 days ago

        ...i wish Ozil was a legit Captains choice, ..alas, i have tried it once myself and have to say...there are better and more reliable candidates out there next GW...

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    2. Peggi
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 20 days ago

      Michu, Lukaku & Giroud are all better captain choices IMO

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    3. FACUPARSE
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 20 days ago

      Good team, not loving defence too much though...

      Wish I had Ozil

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      1. Venom Snake
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 20 days ago

        Will be changing defence around over the next couple weeks

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    4. Sheep
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 20 days ago

      Ewe've got a nice team there. I have a feeling about Baarkley myself...

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    5. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 20 days ago

      I have Ozil, but I'm (C) Giroud.

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  25. Sheep
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 20 days ago

    Don't Stoke usually play in the early games? Is this where the curse originated from? I still think Newcastle will smash Pool 6-0 and break the curse.

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    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 15 Years
      11 years, 20 days ago

      Remy will probably score.

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  26. Just A Hat
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 20 days ago

    If you could choose to "remove" a position from your team and assign it to a new position what would you choose (can't choose goalies)

    For example, only have 4 defenders but have 6 midfielders

    I think this season I'd remove a Midfielder and go with 4 Forwards

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    1. Sheep
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 20 days ago

      Remove defender, add forward.

      Easy.

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      1. Just A Hat
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 20 days ago

        You'd have to take into consideration if you could afford a team with 5 midfielders and 4 forwards but I guess it's probably an easy decision

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      2. Epic Fail
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 20 days ago

        This.

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    2. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 20 days ago

      Midfielder to forward for sure.

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  27. FortunesAlwaysHiding
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 20 days ago

    I know these are strange and crappy options for this weekend but I need some help with my draft team. Who would you pick from these for this game week?...

    1) Berahino or Lambert?

    2) Four from Mirallas, Gerrard, Hernandez, Walters, Whittingham, Snodgrass

    Thoughts appreciated as I could really do with some help just for gameweek 8....

    Thanks!

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    1. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 20 days ago

      1) Lambert

      2) Gerrard, Mirallas, Walters, Snodgrass (on the basis that Koscielny will give away a penalty ;))

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      1. FortunesAlwaysHiding
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 20 days ago

        Thanks for your advice! Any reason why you wouldn't pick Hernandez? Not guaranteed to start? I'm also unclear whether Walters is injured or not.

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  28. anish10
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 20 days ago

    what to do with my team

    1FT and £4 mill in the bank

    Boruc (Davies)
    Coleman Enrique Walker (Collins) (Chester)
    Ozil Lampard Barkley Siggy (Pozeoulo)
    Suarez Sturridge Lukaku(C)

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    1. Whattheheck!
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 20 days ago

      I personally worry about Lampard's game time risk (those 1 pointers from earlier in the season were really annoying). I don't think any Chelsea midfielder is nailed on but I think Oscar has a higher upside. Mata could be considered as a potential differential (monitor this week)

      I would monitor Siggy this week (i.e. see if he starts against Villa). Going forward you may wish to consider Walcott as a potential midfield upgrade although you may be averse to "doubling-up" on Arsenal midfield.

      If you are happy to keep Lamps then I would save your free transfer.

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  29. FACUPARSE
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 20 days ago

    Will Lukaku's price rise again before the wednesday?

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    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 20 days ago

      he plays tuesday, so hopefully not before then

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    2. Whattheheck!
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 20 days ago

      Potentially tonight but most likely he will rise tomorrow night (assuming no injury against Wales).

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    3. RedLightning
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      • 14 Years
      11 years, 20 days ago

      There won't be any rises tonight, but he could be one of the risers on Tuesday night.

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