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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. teddyp
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    If my memory serves me right Suarez has scored a hat trick against Norwich in the last to seasons, I'm hoping he makes it a third.

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

      same here!

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    2. Clintymints
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      A hat tricks of hat tricks will be all over the commentary

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    3. Trading Bear
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      We're going to get tonked anyway, I've made him my captain.

      Come on Suarez!

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  2. Tmel
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    have 2 FTs... is Barkley & Oscar > Hazard & JWP/Kasami a decent move?

    Can't get Gerrard in without taking out Johnson/Mignolet

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  3. Clintymints
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Coleman, Rat and Chester

    Pick them in your order of preference this week.... Have the injured Rat in atm with Coleman sub 1 and Chester sub 2

    Any thoughts?

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    1. Woy of the Wovers
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Correct order.

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  4. Pepe the Frog
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Oscar ->

    A. Walcott
    B. Nasri
    C. Hazard
    D. Lallana
    E. Cabaye

    Have Gerrard already.

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

      A

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

      A

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      1. Pepe the Frog
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        Have Ramsey though.

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

          so Nasri or hazard

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        2. Woy of the Wovers
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 11 months ago

          Don't see why this is a problem.

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    3. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      C

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

    Is the fact that kun and remy get subbed off early alot a good sign for less rotation or am i clutching at straws ?

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

    *whats the ravel news?

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    1. Breadbin
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      You tell us.

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

        I dunno man, someone said 'with morrison a doubt'...

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    2. IL Fantasista
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Which news are you referring to? He should start today after beeing rested on the weekend.

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      1. IL Fantasista
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        *being

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      2. beric
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        cool, thanks. they must have just meant he was a doubt because of the weekend rest

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  7. Kings of Lyon ★
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    I bloody love Jose

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    1. IL Fantasista
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      He's the man.

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  8. 4321
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    De Gea EVE (H)

    Vlaar SOU (A) Evans EVE (H) Terry SUN (A) Johnson NOR (H)

    Sessegnon MCI (H) Gerrard NOR (H) Hazard SUN (A)

    Remy SWA (A) Rooney EVE (H) Suárez NOR (H)

    Harper ARS (A)

    Morrison CRY (A)
    Brown CHE (H)
    Bacuna SOU (A)

    Any suggestions? 2FT 0.0 Bank

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  9. FORCA INTER
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Mourinho comments about Sunnderland 😆

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

      what did he say?

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    2. DonTheSpecialOne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      What did he say?

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

      what did he say?

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    4. Just A Hat
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      what he say?

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    5. Non-template FPL is for Kin…
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      What did he say?

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    6. pieces
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      FFS What did he say? 😀

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    7. Heydudes13
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      What did he say?

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    8. Alton E.
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      What did he say?

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    9. Van Dal
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      what the HECK did he say?

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

      alot of parrots on here today

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    11. JT's Dog
        10 years, 11 months ago

        what did he say

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      • ILOVEBAPS
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        What did he say?

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    12. David silva
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      How long will Oscar be out for? is he worth trading out for a hit?

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    13. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      looks like im doing murner to ben davies ....... for free, any reason not to, i know its fixtures over form

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    14. Jönny
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Is it over-thinking it to suggest that, having conceded two hattricks to him last season, and without Sturridge there as a distraction, Norwich will be planning to put at least two men on Suarez, and therefore nullify his threat somewhat?

      My last two captains have failed miserably, don't want a hattrick of my own...

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    15. Just A Hat
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      I just put Walcott in and then captained him!!!

      I then thought that was a bit daft and changed it back to Suarez

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      1. Moin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        smart move..put to suarez only!

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    16. SpartaBallas
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Is Oscar & Barkley > Morrison & Walcott a decent move?

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      1. IL Fantasista
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        I did Oscar & Januzaj --> Gerrard & Ravel and I'm quite happy with it.

        Walcott could be an excellent pick if he starts but that's not guaranteed.

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    17. OptimusBlack
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      guys i did that last night Ozil & Bourc > Gerrad & Lloris with - 4 and i Have Oscar whatt to do now ?

      Oscar > Walcott / ramsey for - 8

      or play just play Brady

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

        play brady

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      2. Bare bones
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        Brady

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

        Okay Thanx

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    18. woka
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Any thoughts on this team? I have two free trades so I feel like I have to do something, not sure what though...

      Mignolet (4.0)
      Johnson, Evra, Clyne (Turner, Gabbidon)
      Morrison, Nasri, Ozil, Ramsey (Jedinak)
      Aguero, Suarez, Lukaku

      I'm considering Lukaku > Giroud just for two weeks but I'm a bit concerned about rotation. I'm also considering changing my 4.0 non-playing GK to one of the 3.9 Southampton reserves just to save .1. Boring move I know.

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      1. woka
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        Oh and I have 1.3 in the bank.

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    19. Bare bones
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Zaba to Terry as my one FT?

      Zaba tougher fix and rotation risk

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    20. Pepe the Frog
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Need to add more info:

      Oscar ->

      A. Walcott
      B. Nasri
      C. Hazard
      D. Lallana
      E. Cabaye

      Have Gerrard and Ramsey already.

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

        C

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    21. Alejo - CFC
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Glad i chose hazard over Oscar a few weeks ago

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      1. DonTheSpecialOne
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        +1

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      2. beric
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        atoadaso julien, afcknatoadaso

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      3. Tmel
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        Wish I had. Lost out on value and points 🙁 Shouldn't have trsuted my Chelsea supporting mate

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    22. mgrea
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      De Gea
      Merte, Terry, Clyne
      Morrison, Hazard, Ozil, Whittingham
      Lukaku, Aguero, Suarez (C)

      Boruc (!) Brady, Burner, AWilliams

      0.6 Banked, 1FT

      Any suggestions and is bench and starters in order?

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

        Surely Williams as 1st sub! Get rid of Boruc asap.

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    23. Well you know, Triffic
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Is Hazard nailed on tonight?

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

        No one is when there is Willian, Mata and Schurrle as well.

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

      *puts pen down

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

        Trades this week, boyo?

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

          I got more red....

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

            Stevie G? Pretty sure I'll get him or Coutinho for Oscar.

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

              No.

              But he should do well.

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      2. Well you know, Triffic
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        *pen+is

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    25. Psakhotherapy
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Trigger pulled, 2 frees used

      Oscar --> Wally &
      Janusajjj --> Hernandez

      And now for that sweet few hours between the time the grievous error is made, and the red arrow that follows it...

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    26. Lateriser 12
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Who are the midfielders you lads fancy?

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

        Lisa Ann

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

          😳

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      2. Rafabio
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        This GW? Ozil, Wally, Gerrard, Yaya, Nasri, Cabaye, Ravel

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      3. Just A Hat
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        I think Lamela is quite charming

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      4. beric
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        ozil - walcott - ramsey - hazard - silva - nasri - michu

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      5. myboycharlie
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        Tis is wally's week!!!

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    27. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Transfer move of the month, Dawson > Ryan Bennett (3.9) for a hit. 8pts for Bennett.

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      1. Bootsy: Snoddy's Reven…
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        Lucky....

        Bassong was a sure thing to return as a starter, and 99% would have picked Murner to partner him

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    28. Emp
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Boruc Marshall
      Ward Dawson koscielny (Chester Coleman)
      Gerrard coutinho jwp Oscar Ramsay
      Aguero Suarez remy
      1ft 0.2 itb
      Do I :

      A) hope Oscar back for weekend and just play jwp Tom and move boruc instead

      B) do Oscar to theo /hazard/lampard

      Also of A is doubling up on speroni and ward a good option ? Marshall and speroni rotate really well

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      1. myboycharlie
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        How can u afford Haz if u only have .2 in the bank

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    29. Pepe the Frog
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Oscar ->

      A. Walcott
      B. Nasri
      C. Hazard
      D. Lallana
      E. Cabaye

      Have Gerrard and Ramsey already.

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      1. Kevin Twine
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        Hazard.

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      2. myboycharlie
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        Just did it to wally for a punt had ramsey and coutinho already so similar position to u. If I had funds I would have gone Haz

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      3. Rafabio
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        C

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    30. DonTheSpecialOne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      A) Keep calm and play Ozil
      B) Ozil -> Gerrard FT
      C) Ozil + Sess -> Ramsey + Gerrard

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      1. DonTheSpecialOne
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        C) (-4) btw.

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      2. Psakhotherapy
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        why would you be ditching Ozil?

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        1. DonTheSpecialOne
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 11 months ago

          Cheers, A for you. Just afraid he could get rested.

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

            same could happen to any number of mids, i'm keeping and just hope my bench will be decent if needed

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            1. DonTheSpecialOne
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              10 years, 11 months ago

              Thanks 🙂

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      3. mgrea
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        C! I have Ozil and am not sure he will get any gametime vs Hull.

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        1. DonTheSpecialOne
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 11 months ago

          Really? Worth -4?

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      4. myboycharlie
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        Keep calm if I had ozil I wouldn't b shifting

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        1. DonTheSpecialOne
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 11 months ago

          Ta

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    31. myboycharlie
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      1 Ft tis week and .6 in the bank

      A) Baker > Flannagan
      B) Baker > Gabbidon

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    32. Valar(Keith)
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Whos gonna assist suarez's hat trick u think? Gerrard or coutinho.. feck I may just go with wally n ignore those two

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

        With our luck prob someone like Sterling.

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      2. myboycharlie
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        Im hoping cout!!! Just did Oscar to wally there now

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