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Versus – Rooney and Lukaku

For the majority of Fantasy managers, the valid options for our three-man frontlines have lessened as the season has unfolded. Olivier Giroud and Daniel Sturridge were quick out the blocks but neither were able to maintain consistency and, as Sergio Aguero and the suspension-free Luis Suarez hit their stride, it’s a case of the South American duo plus one other when it comes to our forwards right now:

Suarez and Aguero are far from cheap but, as their prices continue to escalate in the Fantasy Premier League (FPL) game, they’ve delivered time and again and more than justified the premium outlay required. The Liverpool forward has averaged an astonishing 11.4 points per game and, whilst Aguero’s eight points per game leaves him trailing in the Uruguayan’s wake, it’s an average that’s still head and shoulders above Robin van Persie’s 6.9 over 2012/13.

After delivering 241 points in his first year at Old Trafford, the Dutchman’s position as United’s top forward has been undermined by both injury and Wayne Rooney’s rise to form. As van Persie continues to battle toe and groin problems, Rooney has served up a series of consistent displays under his former Everton mentor, David Moyes. So far, he’s racked up eight goals, seven assists and 18 bonus points, drawing blanks in just three of his 13 appearances and averaging 7 points per game – a ratio bettered only by Suarez and Aguero. Furthermore, at 11.1 in FPL, he’s cheaper than both South Americans and, with games against Villa, West Ham, Hull, Norwich and Swansea in the next six, Rooney looks poised for further attacking returns. Indeed, this afternoon’s news that van Persie will be sidelined for a month after sustaining a thigh injury merely strengthens Rooney’s cause.

Over at his former club, though, Fantasy faith in Romelu Lukaku is building. Since arriving at Goodison in Gameweek 5, the big Belgian has bagged eight goals, three assist and 11 bonus points in 11 appearances. Lukaku has also been highly consistent this term and, registering just three blanks, has averaged 6.4 points per game under the guidance of Roberto Martinez – slightly fewer than Rooney but at a significantly cheaper price of 8.5. As Lukaku steels himself for a schedule rated the most appealing of any side in the next six Gameweeks by our season ticker (FUL, swa, SUN, SOT, sto, NOR), the bandwagon is in full effect – over 96,000 FPL managers have already acquired him this week, more than any other player in the game.

With a big decision to be made, then, we take a look at both players’ displays so far this term – for the purpose of our analysis, Lukaku’s stats are taken purely from his time at Everton, with a couple of late second-half sub appearances for parent club Chelsea discounted.

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  1. Balotellitubbies
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Dutch coach said Moyes over training would lead to more injuries for RVP. That injury takes RVP nicely through to the January transfer window.

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  2. wood is good
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    lets talk man utd team selection now rvps out for 4 weeks.
    who will moyes play behind rooney?
    kagawa probobly still wont be nailed for these games will he. and what with his yellow flag?
    basically im well tempted.....
    he might just play hernandez up top even?
    cheers for your thoughts

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    1. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Kagawa behind Rooney I'm sure.

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      1. dzonika14
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        +1

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    2. CHANCING PUNT
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      He'll try Kagawa. Probably won't work...Januzaj will be given a go in there at some point I'd wager.

      Hernandez has been poor from the start all season, can't hold onto the ball. But he'll probably get 1-2 games over Christmas.

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      1. wood is good
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        so how many games do you see kags getting till january

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        1. CHANCING PUNT
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          4 Premiership games until Jan?

          2 starts behind Rooney, 1 from left, 1 bench I'd say.

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          1. wood is good
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 10 months ago

            cheers chap

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    3. Breadbin
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Welbeck/Kagawa/Hernandez - Knowing Moyes he won't play Kagawa there.

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  3. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Rooney out to impress potential buyers before the jan transfer window.

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

      Who has Bemba succeeded in riling with this post?

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  4. Baines on Toast...
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    • 14 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Rooney could be a differential for me, can't see a way to get him in without losing Suarez though! May have to wait two weeks...

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  5. JK - Cønt ⭐
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    • 12 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    well i have to say this RvP news has kinda made me regret my Rooney to Lukaku move last week. But I stand by most of reasons for doing it and remain confident that having Ozil and Hazard instead of Brady and Sess will more than compensate for any differences in Lukaku v Rooney.

    It was mainly down to what I could do with the cash saved.

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

      Don't worry. You can get Kagawa for the Christmas period too if he does well this weekend.

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    2. Make United Great Again
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Ravel Ramsey Hazard Yaya

      Rooney Suarez Aguero!

      Not everyone with SAR have a week midfield! 😉

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      1. Make United Great Again
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        weak*

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      2. Breadbin
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        That midfield is pretty weak.

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        1. Make United Great Again
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          Ravel you mean?

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        2. JK - Cønt ⭐
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          • 12 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          I agree Ravel is not consistent enough to be a starting 4th mid, he's a rotating option

          Silva, Hazard, Ramsey, Ozil

          That is a midfield

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          1. Sting
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            • 12 Years
            10 years, 10 months ago

            That will be my Jan WC midfield

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          2. Call Me Guybrush
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 10 months ago

            That is a great midfield actually.

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

          Hazard Walcott Silva Shelvey Sterling

          Aguero Rooney Suarez

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  6. Stevee10001
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    hows this looking guys i think iv got my subs sorted now just not 100%

    krul

    coleman evans zabba

    haz (VC) ozil morrison whittingham

    lukaku (C) aguero suarez

    Ramsey Collins Baker

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    1. wood is good
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      i wouldnt play whitts over ramsey.

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  7. cornish1
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Change of plan !

    Mid = Ravel Navas Ramsay Ozil Yaya

    Navas > ?

    For free ...to allow

    Remy > Rooney next week ..

    A) Redmond
    B) Barkley
    C) Bannan

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    1. dzonika14
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Redmond and buy now Rooney 😉

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      1. cornish1
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Think Remy could do OK this week at home & good to save 2 FTs for next week ?

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        1. dzonika14
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          jes,but Rooney maybe rise until then :/

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  8. Dial Square
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Really unsure about my subs.

    Bench 3 of - Coleman, Rat, McCauley, Johnson, Burner, Arnie and Barkley

    Thanks.

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    1. elkunaguero
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      • 13 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      which Johnson?

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      1. Dial Square
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        glen

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

      I generally try to avoid having defenders who are playing each other start together.

      Coleman, Burner and Barkley should start.

      Not sure which Johnson.

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      1. Dial Square
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        glen

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

          I'd sit GJ, Rat and McAuley.

          You could also start Rat and make Arniw your first sub. (because I'm not sure if Rat is even back yet)

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  9. elkunaguero
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    really not sure whether to sell Mertesacker or Dawson for Distin...

    I was set on selling Dawson, but Arsenal plays Man City and Chelsea in the next two...

    please help...

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    1. Cesc Pistols
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Dawson, no-brainer, mate. Even if you're going for the short-term option, I really don't see Tottenham keeping Suarez quiet this week. Arsenal are the best defence in the league right now and definitely the better shout.

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  10. gers23
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Gerrard to Lampard for a hit? If Lamps starts could be gold!!

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    1. applebonkers
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      • 15 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      i think lamps will start, with essien or mikel to come in v sunderland in midweek. whether it's worth a hit, not sure

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

    spare a thought for the thousands of inactive teams who captain rvp every week

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

      with sturridge (vc)

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    2. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      well that all depends on who their vc is doesn't it 😉

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    3. The Finnisher
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      A fair few will have Giroud/Sturridge (vc) too 🙂

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      1. Make United Great Again
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Good times for us!

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

      I lold

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    5. Azerbaijan Shopping Centre
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      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      🙂 +1

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  12. The Finnisher
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Jeez, Rooney owners banging on as if he'd just scored 3 goals!

    At least wait until the matches are done before you do your bragging 🙂

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    1. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      50% of 4 goals is better than 80% of 2 goals.

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

        You think United are capable of scoring 2 goals? 😯

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        1. Wilshere Knowledge
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          I was talking about the rest of the season... 😉

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        2. dzonika14
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          Jones will score one goal 😀

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  13. dzonika14
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Hazard ( C ) ?

    I have also
    Lukaku Suarez Aguero :/

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    1. Cesc Pistols
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Having played the full 90 minutes on Champions League and with the tight festive period fastly approaching, he isn't nailed-on this week, mate. Safest option would be definitely Lukaku.

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      1. dzonika14
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        cheers 🙂
        I will give the armband to Lukaku ...but I believe in Hazard's points 😀

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    2. Red Devil Swede
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Rotation prone this weekend.

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      1. dzonika14
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        but Lukaku is nailed on

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  14. LewanGOALski
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Rooney has scored at Villa Park after 2007.

    In 2008 and in 2008, though in FA and League cups, but still, he scored 😉

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

      What he said.

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    2. GreenWindmill
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      That's why I've been careful to specify 'league goal' when I've bandied stats around 😉

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  15. You've got red on you.
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Who will I miss the least?

    a) Terry

    b) Coleman

    c) Ramsey

    Already have Hazard, Lukaku and Ozil for cover.

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    1. elkunaguero
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      B

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    2. Shankly Gates
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      a

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    3. Cesc Pistols
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      A. Chelsea are anything but solid this season and Coleman, who is also way more likely to get clean-sheets on the long run, is much more of an attacking threat than Terry.

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  16. goneill79
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    My brother to his Utd fan colleague 'RVP's out for a month'...colleague 'well its time for Welbeck to step up'...My brother 'Welbeck couldn't step up to a buffet'

    Love it.

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  17. Ray In Bruges.
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Mignolet (K. Davis)
    Ivanovic Coleman Clyne (Chester, Ward)
    Hazard Ozil Brady Sessegnon (Bacuna)
    Suarez Lukaku Aguero

    2FTs. 0.1 ITB.

    Any suggestions?

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

    Silva fit and fine right? about to transfer him in

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    1. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      He has only played 60 mins since coming back. In a reserve team...

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      1. Red Viper
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        in a reserve team that beat Bayern Munich away from home. Silva looked the best player on that pitch. Sure starter for me.

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

        and he played 73 minutes

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  19. sinik
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    With a pelvic injury being finicky, should I look to ship Clyne when I get the chance or just wait for the WC?

    My other defenders are: Burner, Terry, Coleman and Mert.

    I feel I should before the WC but just wait until I have 2 FT and nothing to do (which could be next week, truth be told).

    Thanks!

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

      Hang on for now, not long. I'm waiting too.

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

        you think the 14th is actually a realistic return? (even it's just match fitness and not starting/full 90 fitness)

        I don't like that not much has been said about it in the past few days other than that he IS injured..

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  20. Evs
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    • 15 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    I posted this once or twice earlier in the week, anyone have any thoughts as we edge closer to the deadline?

    THE TEAM

    Pantomime
    Burner, Evans, Coleman.
    Nasri, Ramsey, Ozil, Hazard
    Suarez, Aguero, Lukakaaaaa

    Bench, here goes... Davis, Clyne, Chico, Cabral.

    So, I have no bench.

    I have made one transfer already, and have another free but no cash in the bank.

    I didn't really want to use it.

    Thoughts?

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    1. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Not sure if u are awre of the rumours of Hart being back etc

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      1. Evs
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        • 15 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Yes I am conscious of that, not sure if City will keep a cleanie anyway.

        Would you save the trade, and do a double next week?

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

      save it and hope panty plays

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    3. elkunaguero
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      you reckon Evans will start?

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      1. Evs
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        • 15 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Who knows, he could be an issue and Hazard.

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        1. Drip Doctor
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          Hazard won't be an issue. Maureen will play Willian etc.. in the Cup game midweek. I don't think he'll play Hazard a few days before the Arsenal game.

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    4. Bubz
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Looks good to go. Just need to hope Pants plays...

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    5. Top 210 Club
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      You not worried Hart could be re-called after playing well against Bayern?

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      1. Evs
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        • 15 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        I just think it's an odd game to bring him back for.

        Ease him in v lower team. Less pressure. V Bayern nothing to play for...

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        1. Top 210 Club
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          Fair enough

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      2. Wilshere Knowledge
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        He played well!? I don't remember him doing anything that good...

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        1. Top 210 Club
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          Yeah with Wilshere's knowledge you wouldn't remember much m8

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          1. Wilshere Knowledge
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 10 months ago

            Good one. Maybe write that one down and share it with your buddies at school.

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

      If Davis isn't 100% back, you've a chance of no keeper. Apart from that all looks well.

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

      Needs freshening up, take a few hits and give us stragglers a chance will you?

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

      looks very risky given the doubts and no bench..... but you seem to be doin great so id save

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    9. QPR expects... glory!
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      If the "Hart returns" rumours are true you have no GK this weekend.

      It's normally me asking you for advice but in your position I'd bring in McGregor for Pantylining (good fixture and cash for future moves) then upgrade Cabral for the Xmas period.

      Let's face it, whatever you do will probably work 😉

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

      Panti could be dropped every minute now.
      Why don't you use your transfer to get Howard and double on Everton defence for the nice run of fixtures?

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    11. Shifty
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Midfield and attack looks sweet, might get another everton defender in, specifically Howard for Pants.

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

    Am I alone in not wanting Rooney in my team and quite happy with Lukaku? United are ninth, really struggling, failed to score at Old Trafford in their last two games and yes I know Rooney was missing for one of those but it's still awful form.

    If United were flying high with Arsenal and on great form then yeah I would definitely consider him but I am not paying 11mil for a player in a team that are in mid table. Rooney is the only person that looks capable of doing anything and whilst that is a plus for him, would you be buying Aguero if City were mid table or Suarez if Liverpool were?

    They have fixtures on their side but are they just going to magically appear in good form overnight?
    I would have thought a player in a team in bad form is going to blank more often than not.

    Have I got a point or am I just plain stupid? 🙂

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

      Valid concerns. Remember it is the points of the individual, not the team, that matters though. And Rooney utterly dominates United's points especially with RVP out. Though I fear for the team with RVP out!

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    2. Legendary!
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      One word - Benteke last season. Mid table last season, was on fire, did well points wise.

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

        but you probably wouldnt have payed 11mil for him over rvp, suarez, lukaku at a lower price

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    3. bantamdave
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      I don't have Rooney as I do not see a slot over the next 6 gameweeks to make him captain.That sort of FPL money, requires the individual to be a captain choice .Better options from better PL clubs. 8 goals for United at OT this season with Rooney scoring 41 FPL points. Not exactly magic, is it?

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    4. SamH123
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      I'm hoping the same
      There is a big price difference but Lukaku & Rooney both have about the same shots per game

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  22. Bolt-on
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Chicharito worth looking at?

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

      Quite pretty.

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  23. Azerbaijan Shopping Centre
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Bench Meretsacker or Flanagan ?

    or

    Sell Clyne for a hit

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    1. goneill79
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Mert

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  24. JK - Cønt ⭐
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Just a note to Rooney owners

    This RvP news does not automatically make him the lead CF. It all depends on what Moyes decides to do. He could play Rooney as the lead striker with Welbeck or Kagawa in the supporting role, this would be good for Rooney.

    BUT he could use Rooney in the support role and play Hernandez, this could have a major impact on Rooney's goal output, and will certainly see him drop a lot deeper than he would do with Kagawa or Welbeck (or even RvP)

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    1. goneill79
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Means he's the star attraction,he does better under the extra pressure...just check the season after Ronaldo and Tevez left.

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      1. Chazza
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Yeah, when he was leading the line. Chicharito will get games this month. The fact that 3 of the next 4 are away though makes me think Moyes will play more of a 451 with Kagawa behind Rooney. In any case, with the midfield so weak, there is always the option of bringing on Hernandez to keep the opposition CBs on their toes while Rooney drops deeper to help control the game.

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    2. The Finnisher
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      I'm really not as worried as other Rooney non-owners who are hitting the panic button. It doesn't change the fact that Aguero/Suarez are on fire this season and that Lukaku's fixtures and form are very good.

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      1. goneill79
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        only 2 double figure returns so far though for the Belgian

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

          "the Belgian". Why, just why?

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          1. goneill79
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 10 months ago

            i'm a smartarse sometimes

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          2. wood is good
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 10 months ago

            because he's Belgian i would assume....

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        2. The Finnisher
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          Does that really matter? I'm not bringing in a player to see how many double figure hauls he can get compared to others. He's getting 6.5 PPG which is the more important stat of the two, with FUL swa SUN SOU stk NOR to come.

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          1. JK - Cønt ⭐
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 10 months ago

            and Rooney is on 7.2, not a great deal of difference for 3.5 million more.

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            1. The Finnisher
              • 13 Years
              10 years, 10 months ago

              Just a flat 7 for Rooney, even better 😉

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          2. goneill79
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 10 months ago

            i could understand Lukaku over Rooney if High scoring mids were firing,but there not.Rooney is involved in every aspect of the game so more has a better chance of bigger returns

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            1. JK - Cønt ⭐
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 12 Years
              10 years, 10 months ago

              They are starting to

              Hazard, Ozil, Yaya, and when fit, Silva all average around 6-7 PPG.

              Other than them, no other mids get close to 6.

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            2. The Finnisher
              • 13 Years
              10 years, 10 months ago

              The top 5-6 mids are all 9M+ bar Ramsey.

              If we are talking about what's happened so far, you'd have been better off with Lukaku since his Everton move + 9M mid over Rooney and whatever mid you can come up with between 5-7M

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      2. JK - Cønt ⭐
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        agreed on all points

        I sold Rooney for Lukaku last week. Not a massive stretch to get Rooney back given I've already made 0.1 on Lukaku (the exact amount I've lost on Rooney). But atm, Lukaku's form, fixtures and price mean that, although I'd like Rooney, I'm quite happy with Lukaku

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

      Moyes will want Roon as his CF

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    4. Make United Great Again
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      He's been scoring well in both roles this season.

      Doesn't make a huge difference.

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    5. applebonkers
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      • 15 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      he may go hernandez after villa park last season. i think whatever happens systems wise though pens is a big bonus now. it's one thing aguero had over him, and suarez and lukaku may have had over him too with the gerrard and baines injuries

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

      I think you guys could suck extra hard with RVP out.

      That said if you do score it's very likely to involve Rooney. The guy is on a big 65% goal involvement right now. It's just how few are you going to score with RVP and Carrick out.

      The times I've seen him with Hernandez yes he's played deeper but it won't be anything like him playing in CM last season will it?

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      1. JK - Cønt ⭐
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        no he won't be a CM for sure, he'll be a number 10, floating between the lines. Agreed though, IF we score Rooney will likely have some involvement

        Truthfully i think had I been 100% confident of getting 11 out last week I may have benched him, as it was I wasn't and I was proved right. On that basis alone my move was justified

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

          Yeah Lukaku has paid off for you, the jammy assist (slight payback from FPL there for the jamminess you've encountered in your minileague) turned you a decent profit too. So really I think it's win-win for both Lukaku and Rooney owners. Both are well set up and neither has to be the loser. It's like those dumb Ronaldo v Messi debates lol.

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          1. applebonkers
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            • 15 Years
            10 years, 10 months ago

            am actually worried about capping lukaku purely based on that jammy assist. part of me thinks his nightmare dgw1 was a result of the luck i got with him in gw38

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

              Luck evened out for you. It was a big fat loss for me, I sold him in GW38. Where's the justice in that??

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

                *and owned him in DGW1 😆

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    7. CHANCING PUNT
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Rooney will play striker on Sun.

      Hernandez can't hold a ball. His second touch is almost always a tackle. Not ideal for playing away in the Premiership.

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      1. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        That made me chuckle, second touch is almost always a tackle 😆

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      2. JK - Cønt ⭐
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Yet what a difference he made at Villa Park last season

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        1. CHANCING PUNT
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          Off the bench when chasing a goal, yes. He was very effective.

          From the start when a team is struggling to keep possession in its last 5 games, no.

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

      Rooney will be CF no doubt. Whether anyone can supply him that's another matter, we might have to hope for points from corner assists.

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    9. Shifty
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      If Moyes knows any better, he wouldn't start Hernandez. He offers nothing when he starts. I'd rather he had the chance to watch the game for 60min and come in when defenders are tired and when he's had a bit of time to analyze defender movements etc.

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  25. applebonkers
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    • 15 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    had a look at the jones stats from midweek, the trolling gets worse. 90% pass accuracy and still got to the 8 interceptions, clearances and blocks from midfield. would have been an emphatic 15 pointer

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    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      With Fellaini injured, nailed to be OOP again. No room at the inn sadly

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

        how long will he be nailed on for jk?

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        1. JK - Cønt ⭐
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          should be permanently. I think IF we get everyone fit it may be bad news for Evans. Fellaini has a back injury and is also due to have an operation on his wrist. So Jones will be OOP for a good few weeks yet.

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

            nice one. would love to get PJ in for Dawson

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    2. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Interesting, any idea why he's randomly missed out in 2 of the last 4 PL games? Is it rotation or injury? Terry > Man United defender is on the cards for me next week, I think, but can't find anyone who's 'nailed on'.

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      1. CHANCING PUNT
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        1 suspension, 1 just benched I think.

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      2. isacki: full casual
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Think it was injury wasn't it. I recall considering getting him but he was injured.

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

          Injury followed by suspension I think.

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      3. applebonkers
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        • 15 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        was suspended for everton, not sure about cardiff

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        1. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          Got it, thanks

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      4. Chazza
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        Evra. Strong goal threat from set-pieces well-reported now as well as the usual assist threat from crosses from open play.

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        1. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 10 months ago

          A bit too pricey for my liking, but a good shout notnetheless. Cheerios!

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    3. Hobo
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      he did have the game of his life though, its about as good as it gets, wouldn't expect many more of those

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  26. You've got red on you.
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    • 12 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Benteke and Coleman ---------------> Rooney and Chester (-4)

    or

    Coleman --------------> Chester today and Benteke -------------> Rooney next week. No hit.

    Basically will Rooney get more than 4 points more than Benteke in the Villa vs Utd game.

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    1. Shankly Gates
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      con ---------------------------fusing

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  27. elkunaguero
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    • 13 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Quick Poll

    A) Dawson to Distin
    B) Mertesackr to Coleman

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    1. Kudo Warrior
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      A

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    2. Bolt-on
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      B

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    3. Cesc Pistols
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      A. No-brainer.

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

      probably A, close call though

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    5. Breadbin
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      B

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

      a

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  28. Will - Fantasy Football Hub
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Aguaro > Rooney.. Who is with me?

    - City having decent midfield options, united don't.
    - RVP is out.
    - United fixtures.
    - Rooney is cheaper.
    - Lakaku and Suarez have the other 2 slots nailed down.

    Think I am going to do it...

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

      No.

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      1. Will - Fantasy Football Hub
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        I think you mean yes.

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

          No.

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          1. Will - Fantasy Football Hub
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 10 months ago

            Are you sure?

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

              Silence Edson.

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              1. Will - Fantasy Football Hub
                • 12 Years
                10 years, 10 months ago

                Who is Ed's son? I am Pele

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

                  Whatever Bill.

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    2. Drip Doctor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      No.

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    3. The Finnisher
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Enjoy.

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      1. olidooley
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 10 months ago

        I did it man.....It's the way forward

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    4. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      I've seen crazier things in life.

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    5. Kudo Warrior
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      No.

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

      reason it all you like.....no

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

      Got both

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    8. applebonkers
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      • 15 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      this is why you can't get it up pele

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  29. Rinseboy
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Anyone benching Ramsey this week?? And who for?

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

      I was going to, but then I swapped him for Shelvey after he played 90 minutes last night.

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  30. tm245
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 10 months ago

    Just reading the news. Even with RVP out, it's still about the money for that third spot -- if you can afford Rooney and 3-4 elite mids, then he's the choice; if you can't then it's Lukaku/Remy plus 3-4 big mids.

    There are basically five highly productive forwards who are relatively fixture proof and the clear talismen for their teams, so any three of them can get you double figures on any weekend. We just can't have them all this season.

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    1. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Spot on, per usual TM.

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    2. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Pretty much this

      If one takes it that Suarez and Aguero have 2 spots locked, then you're basically left with one of Rooney, Lukaku and Remy, and their PPGs are all roughly similar. Lukaku's is dragged down by his lack of minutes at Chelsea.

      Neither one really looks like a better option than other, they all get double figues any given week, they also blank any given week.

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    3. tm245
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 10 months ago

      Cheers -- I feel many of us were hoarders last season with five high-performing midfielders making us feel secure that we had all of them (or at least 5/6) in our possession. This season, we can only own 3 forwards and we can't help look at what we don't have.

      This is coming from someone who owned Benteke for the past 7 weeks.

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

      Yep. Keeping all three means you're not at risk of selling a haul.

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