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Scout Notes – Gameweek 37 – Monday

Luis Suarez and Daniel Sturridge grab a goal apiece as Liverpool race to a three-goal lead at Selhurst Park. Dwight Gayle emerges from the bench to notch twice and help snatch an unlikely draw which all but ends the Merseysiders’ hopes of clinching the title:

Suarez and Sturridge Both in the Goals
Handed a brief sub role in the previous Gameweek, Daniel Sturridge went into last night’s encounter as a doubt after failing to train for much of the week. Passed fit for the vital Selhurst Park showdown, the England international’s return to the Liverpool starting XI saw Brendan Rodgers shift away from a 4-3-3 and roll out a midfield diamond behind the “SAS” front two, with both the Merseysiders’ front men amongst the goals. Sturridge’s strike was his first since Gameweek 31 and, having plummeted in price from 10.7 to 9.8 in recent weeks, he looks set for a major bandwagon for Sunday’s home encounter with Newcastle.

Suarez is also likely to earn new owners. Sold by over 76,000 Fantasy managers due to the double Gameweek, he had struggled with illness prior to the match but still managed to fire his 31st strike of the season before the Reds somehow blew a three-goal lead late on. With the likes of Sergio Aguero and Wayne Rooney struggling for fitness, many will move back to the Uruguayan and hand him the armband as Rodgers’ side attempt to recover from last night’s capitulation.

Gerrard in the Points Again
After producing blanks in each of the previous two Gameweeks, the Reds skipper delivered a pair of assists for his Fantasy owners in a pulsating 3-3 stalemate. With 13 goals and 13 assists this season, Gerrard has now surpassed last season’s tally of 185 points and has moved up to 194 – just six behind Eden Hazard in the FPL midfield standings. Raheem Sterling’s role in “the hole” behind the front two helped the youngster to an assist against the Eagles – indeed, his withdrawal on 71 minutes proved crucial and allowed the hosts to claw back a three-goal deficit. Priced at just 6.2, Sterling is another who looks poised for investment as Rodgers’ side look to go on the attack against a Magpies side that has lost six of their last seven.

Reds’ Porous Defence Proves Costly
Whilst Suarez and Sturridge have wreaked havoc on top-flight defences and delivered 52 goals between them, Rodgers’ backline has proven to be Liverpool’s Achilles heel. Last night’s result means the Reds have now conceded two or more goals in each of their last four matches, and although two of those fixtures resulted in victories, there’s no getting away from the fact that Liverpool desperately need to tighten up at the back next year. The 3-3 draw means they have now conceded 49 goals this term – that’s one more than 15th-placed Hull and some 23 more than third-placed Chelsea, for example.

Supersub Gayle Dents the Reds’ Title Hopes
A bit-part player under Tony Pulis, the summer signing’s 22-minute cameo off the bench looks to have handed City the title on a plate. Gayle had featured just three times in the previous 15 Gameweeks – all brief second-half sub appearances – but his two-goal salvo is set to have a huge effect on the race for the title. Liverpool may be a point ahead of City, but a win for Manuel Pellegrini’s men at home to Villa on Wednesday would give them a two-point advantage at the summit, and with a superior goal difference to the Merseysiders, it now looks City’s title to lose.

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  1. TorresMagic™
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    • 14 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Aguero & Rooney owners, what to do?

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    1. Heydudes13
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      Sell.

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    2. Mary
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      wait for team news ofcourse, keep if only doubts

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    3. Michael Woodburn
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      Swap for Decko and VP.

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    4. turd ferguson
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      Giroud in

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      1. Sess!
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        Giroud might be rested.

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        1. turd ferguson
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          oh yeh the cup. thanks for reminding me.

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    5. seanie3
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      get rid of.. can't take another gw hoping they play and thinking that they should only to find out they are not!

      I've also got ramsey that I might need to move out.

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    6. Connor's Calling
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      no idea. Going to have to wait until weekend presser's i'd guess.

      Sturridge + Dzeko look like the most obvious options...but not sure.

      i've also got Rambo, Chester, Azpi, Noone to worry about

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      1. Old Man
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        Sounds like your team is similar to mine. Carnage.

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    7. Sess!
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      You really think aguero will want to risk playing and missing world cup? Can't see him playing. I know city going for the title, but if they win tomorrow they only need a point. Can see him being on the bench 'just in case'.

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      1. Old Man
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        Agreed.

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    8. Elniñorules
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      Don't think either will start with the WC to play for....unless by miracle City don't win vs Villa.

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    9. Sheep
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      Too early to say.

      United and City still have a game. Silly question.

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      1. Bubz
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        But neither of them are playing in it...Hence the question.

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        1. Sheep
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          Many more pressers though.

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      2. TorresMagic™
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        Guess I'll wait until Sunday.

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    10. Bootsy: Snoddy's Reven…
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      It's all gone to hell, might as well buy Lukaku...he usually scores 5 goals on the last day (fact)

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    11. Wheato182
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      One week left - 80 points in front of 3rd, 120 off first place.

      I don't care anymore. Roll on the world cup.

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    12. feizaiII
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      9 years, 10 months ago

      Sturridge & ... ?

      Wait till last hour only transfer.

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  2. JayBomb
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    Anybody with Mata captain ? Let us pray

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    1. Heydudes13
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      Will he start?

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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        9 years, 10 months ago

        Well, he was one of the few to play with spirit ...

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        1. Heydudes13
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          I know. Worried about what old Giggs thinks though. If the last two games are anything to judge by don't think he thinks too much of him...

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          1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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            Indeed. 🙁

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    2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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      No, but I have him. My rival doesn't.

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    3. RedLightning
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      Yes, me. A deliberate differential compared with the popular choice of Aguero(C) in the hope of making a late but unlikely entry into the top 1k.

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  3. Elniñorules
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    Silva and Sturridge in the template transfers then?

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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      Not Silva. Not sure about Sturridge either.

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    2. Bubz
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      Good idea.

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    3. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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      Arnautovic, perhaps?

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  4. Sess!
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    9 years, 10 months ago

    Aguero > Dzeko the standard transfer this week then.

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    1. Demí
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      Maybe Sturridge over Dzeko. Newcastle are worse

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      1. Sess!
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        True but sturridge hasn't exactly been setting the world alight recently.

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  5. Weasel Boy
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    9 years, 10 months ago

    I have 49 pts lead.

    Me left to play. Mannone Zabs Yaya (Rooney)

    My rival Zabs Yaya (C) Dzeko

    Whos gonna win??

    AHHHHHH

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    1. Magerost
        9 years, 10 months ago

        You better hope Yaya doesnt go craaaazy 😉

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        1. Weasel Boy
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          This is my worry

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          1. Magerost
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              You still got Yaya tho, so he have to score loads for you to loose that 49 point lead.

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        2. Sess!
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          He'll win this week, but you'll still be fine overall.

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          1. Weasel Boy
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            Yeah he already has won this week

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        3. turd ferguson
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          with a 49 point lead, obv you

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          1. Weasel Boy
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            Unless Yaya goes nuts 🙁

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      • King Nil Miss ✩
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        I now need RvP and Mata(C) to have a stormer to compensate for Azpilicueta, Ramsey and Rooney out with only Bacuna and Ward coming in... 😕

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      • Elniñorules
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        Beric, my CL semifinal opponent got so lucky there with his Suaz (C) 👿

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        1. TorresMagic™
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          You got lucky he didn't get more.

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          1. Elniñorules
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            Think Kun would have run rampage against leaky Villa 🙁

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        2. DonTheSpecialOne
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          He accidentally (c) him, did you know?

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          1. Elniñorules
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            He did? Thought it was pretty odd.

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            1. DonTheSpecialOne
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              Said so last night.

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      • Mary
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        wow rooney and aguero out! Suarez ends ip beating their scores... The year of the casual continues

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        1. King Nil Miss ✩
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          Am I missing something? Didn´t Agüero get 5 points, same as Suarez?

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        2. getfunky
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          wow what a shock, two players out injured who've been in & out of the side all year, you'd think people who arent casuals might be aware of this & not risk picking them

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      • Judas
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        9 years, 10 months ago

        This could be my worst gameweek ever. Just at the critical time too

        33 with Nasri, Demi, Aguero (C) out, Ferdinand, Mata, Mannone

        Oh and Rooney but looks like he is out. Plus I took a -8

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        1. TorresMagic™
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          No hits here but stuck with Aguero & Rooney.

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        2. Weasel Boy
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          30 here

          Whos your VC?

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      • Mary
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        looking at selling aguero and rooney for the likes of dzeko, sturridge and adebayor... That will leave me over 6m in the bank that i can only use if i want to make an 8 point hit

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      • roscola
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        Aguero and Rooney owners - you might want to look into this to soothe your over-rolled eyes:

        http://www.thebodyshop.co.uk/skincare/accessories/aqua-eye-mask.aspx

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        1. Arvin-ation
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          😆

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        2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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          😆

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        3. A Defender's Nightmare
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          😆

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      • harrysponge
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        9 years, 10 months ago

        As a Aguero, Rooney, Ramsey, owner, what should I do?

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        1. Arvin-ation
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          9 years, 10 months ago

          Sell

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          1. harrysponge
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            9 years, 10 months ago

            I am mostly going to take a -4, possibly not a -8 on the last GW! 4th in a row if it were to happen

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        2. TorresMagic™
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          Sell 2 probably. Depends on squad & news.

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        3. RabMac
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          I reckon Aguero is able to play but they are just not risking him due to Liverpool's result. I personally would just wait until Saturday and you get news of who is/isn't fit. Unless you intend on getting RVP selling Rooney and/or Aguero is going to let you buy whoever you want, so value not really an issue.

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      • Arvin-ation
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        These type of posts are pretty stupid but 😛

        Who's more likely to win?

        A : Yaya + Dzeko + Nasri + 25 points

        B : Evra + Mannone + Demi + RVP + Wickham

        Doesn't look too good :/

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        1. BigManBakar
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          A no brainer.

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          1. Arvin-ation
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            Looks like it unfortunately

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        2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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          Ouch. 🙁

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          1. Arvin-ation
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            Yeah 🙁

            He captained Yaya, I went with Kun. Bad choice. Well, hopefully I make it up next week! 25 points include his Overall lead on me btw.

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        3. TorresMagic™
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          B

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          1. Arvin-ation
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            Glimmer of hope 🙂 Unless you're just trolling me 😉

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      • BigManBakar
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        9 years, 10 months ago

        Him: 15 points
        Me: Nasri + Dzeko

        Is there any hope of me winning?

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        1. TorresMagic™
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          Zero.

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        2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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          Just. Damn you!

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      • Van Dal
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        how many points lead would you be fairly comfortable with going into gw38?

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        1. TorresMagic™
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          29.

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        2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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          400

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        3. Epic Fail
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          You're obsessed.
          Seek help.

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          1. Van Dal
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            9 years, 10 months ago

            I know mate. Just cant bare the thought losing ML after being top for so long. Think I need to quit this game.

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            1. TorresMagic™
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              Let it go. You don't control anything until the GW is over.

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        4. Woy of the Wovers
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          About 24pts. Depends a lot on number of differentials.

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        5. Weasel Boy
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          the 101 and i had 2 weeks ago which has now twindled.

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        6. RabMac
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          I would say 50 but it really depends on your team and their team.

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      • Bootsy: Snoddy's Reven…
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        9 years, 10 months ago

        Would you guys play Glen Johnson for England at the World Cup?

        Probably first choice right back currently, can't defend for shit, bit of a winger really....

        His Liverpool connection is a benefit, but you can just picture Suarez roaming with freedom in behind him vs Uruguay

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        1. Connor's Calling
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          all 3 goals were directly his fault last night imo.

          I think leave him here

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        2. Bootsy: Snoddy's Reven…
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          What are the alternatives?

          Kyle Walker is crocked, Phil Jones an option - not fluid going forward though

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        3. getfunky
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          he's terrible but the options in that position are a bit thin. i dont think it'll matter who plays there

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      • Connor's Calling
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        So:
        Azpi
        Chester
        Ramsey
        Noone
        Aguero
        Rooney

        all probably out. Already given up 15 point lead to chasing rival this week. He's got Sterling + Gerrard...what on earth do i do!?

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        1. TorresMagic™
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          Azpi could easily play. Selling 2 minimum it seems.

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          1. Connor's Calling
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            thanks TM.

            can't believe this week. Rambo, Azpi + Chester added to Rooney/Aguero has been a real kick in the teeth. Probably mini-league deciding.

            Sterling + Sturridge could be on the cards (and just hope Gerrard does nothing)

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      • Kings of Lyon ★
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        Ageuro Rooney and Ramsey to Sturr Dzeko and Eriksen/Sterling for -8 looks likely 🙁

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        1. HVT
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          Fwiw , im in same boat Kol so similar moves afoot here too.

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      • McSauce
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        9 years, 10 months ago

        Mata Rooney Aguero ---> Hazard RVP Sturridge?

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      • Give The Todd Some Love
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        I have Aguero, Chester, Ramsey, Mata, Azpi, Distin

        Only 45 from Salah, and a 0 from Mapps.

        I rule at FPL 😎

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      • HVT
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        Off topic / for anyone who hasn't seen " True Detective " I'd highly recommend it , fantastic actors / script - it's 8 episodes long and really compelling , I couldn't put it down once I started watching it.

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        1. TorresMagic™
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          Will watch it sooner or later.

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      • NEW ARTICLE POSTED: THE END OF SEASON AWARDS
      • gers23
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        New post sorry lol

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      • McSauce
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        9 years, 10 months ago

        60 points Behind in mini league for €350 to 1st place! Need to go for broke and pray for a miracle with a -12

        Mannone
        Vergini Azpi Stones
        Mata Ramsey Nasri Yaya
        Suarez Aguero Rooney

        Boruc Baker Chester Parker

        Rooney ---> Sturridge
        Aguero ----> RVP
        Mata -----> Hazard (C)
        Ramsey ---> Eriksen

        Mannone
        Vergini Azpi Stones
        Hazard (C) Eriksen Nasri Yaya
        Suarez Sturridge RVP

        Boruc Baker Chester Parker

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      • Irish Madridista ⭐
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        9 years, 10 months ago

        So much for nobody taking hits GW38..

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      • Siva Mohan
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        9 years, 10 months ago

        No Azpi
        Ramsey injured
        Rooney injured
        Aguero injured
        Chester injured
        Ki injured

        Ward & John coming off my bench for a massive total of 2 points..

        http://gifsforum.com/images/gif/suicide/grand/suicide-eccbc87e4b5ce2fe28308fd9f2a7baf3-1386.gif

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        1. Kudo Warrior
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          This is a "template" killer week 😀

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