Spot the Differential

Spot the Differential – Gameweek 14

As the clock ticks down on this evening’s deadline, we roll out our usual trio of alternative picks for your perusal. All our featured options will set you back less than 6.0 in Fantasy Premier League (FPL) and, crucially as the fixtures pick up pace, have three home games in the upcoming four to potentially take advantage of:

Peter Crouch

Having found himself warming the Stoke bench for a number of weeks, the big target man has forced himself back into contention with a series of talismanic displays. Since returning to the first XI in Gameweek 9, Crouch has scored or assisted in three of five appearances – a goal against United, a pair of assists at Swansea and an assist at home to Sunderland highlights his contribution.

Essentially, then, Crouch has played a part in four of his side’s eight goals since convincing Mark Hughes of his worth and will be key to the Potters’ chances at home to Cardiff tomorrow night. Coming in at 5.5 in Fantasy Premier League (FPL), 7.8 in the Sky Sports game and 2.5 in the Sun Dream Team, he also has a trip to Hull and home game against Villa to bolster his short-term appeal.

Jay Rodriguez

A pre-season favourite around these parts, the former Burnley forward was slow out the traps for Southampton. Rodriguez failed to justify our early faith, with blanks in each of the first six Gameweeks, but has since found his form and more than merited his return to Mauricio Pochettino’s first XI.

From Gameweek 7 onwards, Rodriguez has produced a spell of real consistency and found the net in four of seven appearances – with goals against Swansea, Fulham, Stoke and Chelsea. Factor in an assist and eight bonus points across that run and, at 5.8 in FPL, he’s proven a real bargain over the past couple of months. Rodriguez – who will set you back 7.9 in the Sky Sports game and 2.5 in the Sun Dream Team, welcomes Aston Villa to St Mary’s tomorrow and plays host to City and Spurs in the next four, with a trip to Newcastle also on his agenda.

Barry Bannan

The only Palace player to score in any of the last five Gameweeks, the former Villa man looks vital to Tony Pulis’ attempts to steer his side out of the drop zone. With the Eagles expected to tighten up at the back and rely on aerial threat in the box, Bannan’s delivery from a left wing berth could be perfect fodder for the likes of Marouane Chamakh up top at home to West Ham this evening.

Coming in at just 4.4 in FPL (4.7 in the Sky Sports game and 1.5 in the Sun Dream Team,) the Scot has started each of the last five since the departure of Ian Holloway and, with home games against Cardiff and Newcastle also on his agenda over the next four, he looks a real under-the-radar budget option for the festive period.

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  1. TheSteady ¤ Wines th…
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 5 months ago

    Who would you play if both are starting?

    A: RavMo

    B: Bannan

    and another question while we're at it....

    Pick one to play alongside Johnson and Ward:
    Coleman ¤ Burner ¤ Vlaar

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    1. EmreCan Hustle
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      A and Burner.

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      1. CFC1990
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        I agree.

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      2. President John F. Keninnsie
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        This.

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    2. TheSteady ¤ Wines th…
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      and does Bannan take the penalties?

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    3. Tom Fenley
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      Evra or Terry?

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  2. For Fuchs Sake
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    Start Januzaj, Vlaar or Barkley?

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    1. CFC1990
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      I would go with Januzaj

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    2. EmreCan Hustle
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      Vlaar nailed on. Januzaj risky but might be rewarding.

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  3. John Colby (Capt)
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    Is Flanagan likely to keep the full back berth until Enrique comes back?

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    1. CFC1990
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      Good question. He is worth a punt in my opinion.

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      1. John Colby (Capt)
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        Cheers Jose - my thinking was he is a cheaper alternative to the more expensive Liverpool alternatives

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    2. Sean.
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      Doubt it

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  4. CFC1990
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    Out of these players, which one would you put in your team for this Gameweek?

    a) Coleman (mun)

    b) Barkley (mun)

    c) Ben Turner (sto)

    d) Brady

    Many thanks

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    1. CFC1990
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      Brady (ars)

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    2. Cowboy John
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      Brady

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    3. Rafabio
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      C

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    4. President John F. Keninnsie
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      C/D

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    5. EmreCan Hustle
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      D

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  5. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
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    brunt or lallana?

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    1. Scottys Army
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      lallana

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    2. Rafabio
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      Lallana

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    3. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
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      lallana!

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  6. goneill79
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    Antonio Valencia?

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    1. Rafabio
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      If Rafael starts, which he should, yes. He's showing signs of life and he and Rafael have a very good understanding on that right side.

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    2. La Roja
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      Luis nani?

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      1. goneill79
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        Smart as

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  7. Tom Fenley
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    Heylo

    I have 2 FT and not sure what to do!

    Migs / 4.0

    Zaba / Merte / Clyne / Murner / Chester

    Ozil / Ramsey / Cout / Ravel / Brady

    Aguero / Suarez / Rooney

    0 in the bank, please help!
    Could do:
    Brady to Redmond/Bannan
    Zaba to Evra

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  8. Super-Hans
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    10 years, 5 months ago

    Just did HBA, Barkley and Oscar to Walcott, Hazard and Bannan. 8 point hit. Tell me I'm not mental?

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  9. BigManBakar
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    Who is the best keeper and midfielder to have for the next two gameweeks money being no issue?

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    1. Caine & Co.
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      mignolet, özil

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      1. Bests Conquests
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        Yep, I agree here

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    2. EmreCan Hustle
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      Mignolet, Ramsey.

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  10. Greasy
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    Is Begovic a bad keeper pick? And why?

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    1. Rats Ass
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      Yes. He plays for Stoke.

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    2. Rafabio
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      People really irk me with "and why". Yes he's a bad keeper pick.

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      1. Greasy
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        Oh no sorry to irk you. Looks good to me

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  11. Parm
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    http://i.imgur.com/9nQQNyK.png

    Good to go?

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    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
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      aye

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    2. Rafabio
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      Burner in front of Brady IMO, otherwise GTG.

      Good luck Parm!

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    3. FPL Blow-In
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      Ah ya quality team

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    4. Acquafresca
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      Rooney (vc)

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  12. JK - Cønt ⭐
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    this man will be soon be entering my team

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFafsF6HE-U

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  13. Avon Barksdale
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    Lampard and Aguero

    or

    Hazard and Negredo??

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    1. Ghostface
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      Hazard and Negredo.

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    2. Rafabio
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      B

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    3. EmreCan Hustle
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      B

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  14. gedda
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    Gentlemen,

    Should I start Williams or Ward?

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    1. President John F. Keninnsie
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      Ward, Newcastle have scored in 11 straight.

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      1. gedda
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        Hmm… I love a good stat. Thanks!

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    2. Ghostface
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      Williams.

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    3. Sean.
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      Both ?

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      1. gedda
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        Got Ivanovic & Clyne...

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  15. FPL Blow-In
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    10 years, 5 months ago

    Hello all! Could you help me please? Line-up subs in correct order?

    Migs
    Dawson, Ivanovic, Clyne
    Coutinho, Ramsey, Ravel, MATA
    Suarez, Aguero, Remy

    Collocinni, Williams, Brady

    Done Oscar to Mata for my ft as a punt.

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  16. gers23
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    Walcott or Hazard for Oscar?

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      Haz

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  17. GlasgowFF
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    Is the West Ham team out yet?

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    1. Saint Domingo
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      30 mins .

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  18. IL Fantasista
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    What time will Demi announce CPL-WHM lineups?

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    1. Louis
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      one hour before the game, as usual

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    2. Efan Ekoku Pops
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      When he's ready.

      Half an hour ish.

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    3. Mr Sarcastic
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      Sounds like he also decides who plays 🙂
      I think 30 mins or so

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    4. IL Fantasista
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      tks all

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  19. Louis
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    Oscar to Nasri for free?

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    1. Sting
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      Yes

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  20. gunnerlover
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    Januzaj won't play, will he?

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    1. Beavis
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      Reckon he might.

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  21. Garf89
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    10 years, 5 months ago

    Need to take the 4pt hit and ditch Oscar
    Should I do:
    1. Gerrard
    2. Yaya
    3. Hazard

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  22. PGR
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    10 years, 5 months ago

    Paulinho is nailed on, right?
    If not in the hole, he will atleast play in the CDM position? I'm bringing him in for Snodgrass. Just hoping that Holtby doesn't take his spot

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  23. Bests Conquests
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    10 years, 5 months ago

    Think I'm going with this lineup this GW, please help me as I do not want to waste a FT!

    Migs
    Mert - JEvans - GJ
    Haz - Sess - Ramsey - Cabaye
    Agüero - Suarez(c) - Benteke

    4.0, Clyne, Brady, BTurner / 2 FT, .6 in bank

    What FT do I make??

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

    Cant wait for these 2 gws to end

    Then my Howard / Colenan combo can start

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  25. circusmonkey
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    Talk up that Movember Crouchy, it has got to go!

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  26. pundit of punts
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    Oscar>Walcott for a hit or play Januzaj and save FT?

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  27. Torres76
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    Best midfield three out of the following please:

    1. YaYa
    2. Nasri
    3. Ramsey
    4. Ozil
    5. Gerrard
    6. Hazard
    7. Oscar
    8. Coutinho

    I think it's YaYa, Gerrard and Ramsey because they seem to be the most consistent scorers

    Cheers to all.

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    1. Caine & Co.
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      özil, ramsey

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    2. President John F. Keninnsie
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      3 4 5

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  28. The Rock
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    Speroni
    Dawson, Zabaleta, Yanga-Mbia
    Ozil, Ramsey, Cabaye, Morrison
    Rooney, Aguero, Suarez
    Boruc, Janujaz, Baker, Coleman

    0.5M in the bank, Need to sort out defense so Yanga-Mbia to who? Flanigan?

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  29. Caine & Co.
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    my defense:
    mignolet
    evra terry vertonghen merte glenjo
    😎

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    1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
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      money bags

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    2. GTS
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      full team?

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      1. Caine & Co.
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        özil, ramsey
        lukaku, rooney, suarez

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  30. Lao Tzu
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    Please I need some opinions on whether I should play Janujaz or Chico?

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    1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
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      chico defo

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    2. Sean.
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      Chico, safer option

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