Team News

The Midweek Team News

Artur Boruc is out for a number of weeks with a broken hand for Southampton, whilst Kelvin Davis is also injured ahead of the visit of Villa. Philippe Coutinho is fit for Liverpool’s home game with Norwich, though Kolo Toure is doubtful with a hip problem. Bacary Sagna is likely to miss out for Arsenal. Angel Rangel is out for at least a fortnight for Swansea, who expect Michu back in training this week. Sam Allardyce and Alan Pardew both talk rotation, whilst Tony Pulis looks to Cameron Jerome and Marouane Chamakh to grab the goals in his first home game in charge of Palace. Here’s a summary of the press conferences so far:

Southampton boss Mauricio Pochettino handed Fantasy managers an early-morning heads-up in his pre-9 a.m press conference. The Argentine confirmed Artur Boruc is out for “some weeks” with the broken hand sustained at Chelsea, whilst Saints second-choice stopper Kelvin Davis is also out of tomorro’s match with Villa, as is Morgan Schneiderlin, Danny Fox, Gaston Ramirez and Guly Do Prado, as the injuries start to build.

Arsene Wenger has revealed Bacary Sagna is expected to miss tomorrow’s match against Hull, with Carl Jenkinson set to deputise at right-back. Steve Bruce will check on the availability of Paul McShane, who has recently been sidelined due to a hamstring problem, whilst the Tigers boss admitted James Chester may be handed his first start since Gameweek 5 after finally recovering from a similar complaint and taking a place on the bench last week.

Brendan Rodgers has confirmed Philippe Coutinho “will be fine for Wednesday” after the Brazilian picked up an ankle problem prior to the weekend loss at Hull. Coutinho is poised to return to the Reds starting XI against the Canaries, though Kolo Toure is a doubt after picking up a hip problem towards the end of the 3-1 defeat at the KC Stadium.

Sam Allardyce has admitted he could be set to freshen up his starting XI ahead of this evening’s encounter at Palace:

“We have only a few niggles from Saturday’s game. We don’t consider they will cause us any difficulties in terms of the selection process, but having three games in a week, it may be about asking other squad players to step in and do a job on Tuesday or on Saturday.”

Alan Pardew has also hinted at rotation as Newcastle make their way to Swansea. The Magpies boss has tinkered less than most managers over the last few games, but conceded he may hand a few squad players a run out at the Liberty:

“A few have been knocking on my door this morning asking to play. Steven Taylor, Hatem Ben Arfa, Papiss Cisse, Vurnon Anita and Jonas Gutierrez – they’re all desperate to play. We’ve got real competition for places. That bodes well. We’re going to need to freshen it up and change it.”

Both Roberto Martinez and Chris Hughton confirmed they have no new injury concerns ahead of trips to United and Liverpool respectively.

Tony Pulis has talked up the partnership of Marouane Chamakh and Cameron Jerome ahead of his first home match in charge of Palace. The former Stoke boss looks poised to retain the 4-4-2 rolled out at Norwich last week, as he went on to say:

“I really hope we can get him on board because he’s got really good quality. He linked up well with Cameron, and we have to make sure those two have a partnership and a relationship and that they play together as a pair.”

Michael Laudrup has received a significant boost after scans revealed Wilfried Bony will be sidelined for just 10 days with a hamstring injury. The Swansea summer signing was feared to be out for a number of weeks but will be back before the turn of the year – as will Angel Rangel, who misses up to three weeks with a calf injury. Reports in the local press also suggest Michu may be back in training this week, though tomorrow’s game with Newcastle will come too soon.

All this and more has now been updated in the Team News section ahead of this evening’s deadline. Keep an eye on our official Twitter stream for breaking news as Tuesday’s press conferences unfold in what is shaping up to be a busy day for Fantasy managers.

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2,171 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Zizou
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    10 years, 11 months ago

    keep lukaku or upgrade to rooney

    my other strikers are suarez and aguero

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    1. Christina.
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      For free?

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      1. Zizou
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        10 years, 11 months ago

        4pt hit

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        1. Zizou
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          10 years, 11 months ago

          think i might just keep lukaku cos after arsenal away he has a nice run, use the money elsewhere

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          1. Christina.
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            Yeah, don't take the hit.

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    2. Sess!
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      10 years, 11 months ago

      I'd keep lukaku if you had him. I have neither and really strugling to decide which one to bring in.

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  2. SuperOsçarBaby
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    *waiting patiently for chelsea live press conference to start*

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    1. Blue Lion
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      10 years, 11 months ago

      Me too Baby.

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    2. SuperOsçarBaby
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      mourinhooo

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    3. In Like Flynn.
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      See Demi's post last page. It's on

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    4. Sess!
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      Oscar is out

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    5. Bubz
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      10 years, 11 months ago

      where and when can I watch this?

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        1. Bubz
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          TY

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  3. The Finnisher
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    Can you guess the top 3 for (FPL) assists so far?

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    1. Christina.
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      10 years, 11 months ago

      Ozil?

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      1. The Finnisher
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        Equal 2nd with 7

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        1. Scottys Army
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          kun

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    2. Scottys Army
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      , Rooney and Kun Gerrard

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      1. Scottys Army
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        10 years, 11 months ago

        ozil instead of gerrard

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    3. Adnan Shah
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      Ozil, Rooney

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    4. Blue Lion
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      10 years, 11 months ago

      Aguero ,Rooney,Ozil.

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      1. The Finnisher
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        10 years, 11 months ago

        Yep. Aguero number one with 8 is somewhat surprising.

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        1. Zombie
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          10 years, 11 months ago

          So, as Oscal is out, Hazard most likely to start ?

          I don't want to be dependent on Gerrard's dead balls or be worried about Wally's start

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  4. In Like Flynn.
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    Anyone waiting to see tonight's team sheets before a final decision on what transfer to do for the week?

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    1. Christina.
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      10 years, 11 months ago

      What could possibly be in there that might effect your decision?

      lol

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      1. Christina.
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        10 years, 11 months ago

        ....btw please make sure you beat Gaz in your h2h.

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        1. In Like Flynn.
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          I'm not doing at all well in my H2H leagues this year Christina, but I shall do what I can.

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          1. Christina.
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            10 years, 11 months ago

            Well you bloody well beat me last week! Gaz is leading the league, so we need you to pull him back for us please.

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            1. In Like Flynn.
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              Sorry. 🙁 OK I'll check his team and take a few hits to make sure.

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  5. Scottys Army
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    10 years, 11 months ago

    As a Ozil and Ramsey owner 1 rotated is fine 2 in same match wouldnt be good.

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  6. Demí
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    Jose: "David Luiz is not back in training yet, he's still with the medical department, I hope to have him back soon so I can rotate."

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  7. Demí
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    Mourinho says Eto'o back training and has a chance to play tomorrow, but Oscar not ready.

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    1. In Like Flynn.
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      No Oscar is a pain. Have to play 1 short in a couple of games. Or 2,3 or 4 short depending on rotation elsewhere.

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  8. Demí
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    Oscar out guys

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    1. Christina.
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      BOOm.

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    2. SuperOsçarBaby
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      10 years, 11 months ago

      arghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

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    3. Sess!
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      10 years, 11 months ago

      Glad I waited on my transfers.

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    4. Blue Lion
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      10 years, 11 months ago

      Shit!

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  9. VRP
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    10 years, 11 months ago

    Lost on last page.

    Cahill or Koscielny?

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  10. Breadbin
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    Oscar out - From Jose's mouth.

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    1. Mak_Gold
        10 years, 11 months ago

        When you say it like that... 😀

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    2. Sess!
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      • 13 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Oscar out! Just confirmed by Mourinho.

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      1. Podorsky
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        • 15 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        Yaya or Hazard for Oscar

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      2. Sess!
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        • 13 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        Welcome Gerrard to my team.

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    3. Damo.
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      10 years, 11 months ago

      Hmm, Hazard or Gerrard?

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      1. ILOVEBAPS
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        Hazard!!!!

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

        Gerrard all day every day!! Free kicks, corners, penalties plus a reasonable goal threat from open play!

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    4. pundit of punts
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      10 years, 11 months ago

      Oscar out. Mourinho just mentioned in the presser.

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    5. teddyp
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      10 years, 11 months ago

      Krul, guzan, or vorm to replace boric?

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    6. Harry (C)ane
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      10 years, 11 months ago

      How long more till deadline?

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      1. Christina.
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        30min

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    7. Kevin Twine
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      10 years, 11 months ago

      Balls - Oscar's out.

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      1. Dago
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        10 years, 11 months ago

        Glad I waited with my transfer now.

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      2. In Like Flynn.
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        • 14 Years
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        Not sure if that's the reason.

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        1. Sess!
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          • 13 Years
          10 years, 11 months ago

          🙂

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    8. Kings of Lyon ★
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      10 years, 11 months ago

      Regretting selling Hazard now

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

        Did you have both KoL?

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        1. Kings of Lyon ★
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          10 years, 11 months ago

          I only had Hazard. Sold to make money to get Rooney 🙁

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          1. In Like Flynn.
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            Oh dear! 🙁 May work out KoL. 🙂

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      2. Breadbin
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        10 years, 11 months ago

        Mata seems to take all his points when he plays.

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    9. Christina.
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      10 years, 11 months ago

      I swear Demi has a extra big computer with extra gummyberry juice now that he is a mod.

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    10. Scab
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      10 years, 11 months ago

      Mile Jedinak - the worlds most boring Fantasy player

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    11. Van Dal
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      10 years, 11 months ago

      waste of a transfer to bring in collins for rosenoir, as he will lose his place once rat is back?

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      1. ILOVEBAPS
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        I think it's McCartney that is in jeopardy.

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    12. Kevin Twine
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      10 years, 11 months ago

      Oscar -> Gerrard for a -4 or just play Barkley?

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      1. Harry (C)ane
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        I'm gonna do the -4 too

        But not sure to Gerrard or Hazard

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      2. Dago
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        10 years, 11 months ago

        Exactly same boat and as Barkley is not nailed gotta be worth the risk I think.

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        1. Kevin Twine
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          10 years, 11 months ago

          But surely with Barkley rested the other day, he'll start tomorrow night, right? He played against Pool as well so maybe he's just getting rested for the big games? 🙂

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          1. Dago
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            10 years, 11 months ago

            Possibly. Who knows, wishful thinking there I think 🙂

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            1. Kevin Twine
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              10 years, 11 months ago

              🙂

              You gonna pull the trigger on Oscar -> Gerrard, then?

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              1. Dago
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                10 years, 11 months ago

                Yes Nick and possibly Sess to Walcott too.

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                1. Kevin Twine
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                  • 12 Years
                  10 years, 11 months ago

                  Tasty. Good luck.

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                  1. Dago
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                    You too mate.

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      3. k.akshay92
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        10 years, 11 months ago

        Why not go for Walcott? Massive differential.

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        1. Kevin Twine
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          10 years, 11 months ago

          He's a good punt for sure but I've already got Ozil & Ramsey - don't fancy trebling up.

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    13. Non-template FPL is for Kin…
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      10 years, 11 months ago

      Oscar to .........?
      Needed an excuse to get rid, I really want to do Wally

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    14. Scottys Army
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      10 years, 11 months ago

      Despite pardews comment i have no worries on remy being reted because cisse i dire and remy gets subbed most game so isnt tired.

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

        rested

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    15. bombayblues
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      • 11 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      How does the team look going in GW14?

      Mignolet
      Clyne. Coloccini. Mertesacker
      Hazard. Yaya. Lallana. Ramsey
      Suarez. Aguero. Lukaku
      Subs: Boruc. RavMo. Distin. Baker

      1FT. 0.5m in the bank

      Thoughts please

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      1. ILOVEBAPS
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        Very nice indeed. GTG! Save.

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

          Thank you!

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    16. FPL Mike the Knight
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Which 2 to bench out of this lot:

      Coleman, Ward, Burner, Ravel,

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      1. k.akshay92
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        Coleman, Burner

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    17. SuperOsçarBaby
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      10 years, 11 months ago

      Mata time

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    18. snowman
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Would you Save FT or make a change?

      Mannone (Boruc)
      Ivano Chico Coleman
      Sess Morrison Ozil Ramsey
      Lukaku Aguero Suarez

      Subs: Kim, Turner, Chester

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      1. ILOVEBAPS
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        10 years, 11 months ago

        Save.

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    19. Norrin Radd
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      10 years, 11 months ago

      Play Ward (WHM) or Clyne (AVL). For some reason I'm really struggling with this one! Any help/votes appreciated. Thanks.

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      1. k.akshay92
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        Clyne

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      2. money face bandwagon
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        who are ur other def? i will play both tbh..but if haf to choose i will play ward

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        1. Norrin Radd
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 11 months ago

          Other defenders are Terry, G.Johnson and B.Turner.
          One vote each for Ward and Clyne so far then!

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    20. The Finnisher
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      10 years, 11 months ago

      BUT OSCAR SAID HE WAS OKAY OMG WHAT!

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

        Bench, probably not out for long Jack.

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      2. Sess!
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        • 13 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        To be fair he said "...everything ok with me." DIdn't specifically say he wasn't injured.

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    21. Deulo10
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      With Oscar out...time to get Mata?

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