Scout Notes

Scout Notes – Gameweek 1 – Sunday

Raheem Sterling grabs a goal and assist as Liverpool edge past Southampton. Daniel Sturridge is also amongst the goals as Nathaniel Clyne slams home the visitors’ consolation. Elsewhere, goals from David Silva and Sergio Aguero ensure champions City are off to a winning start with a 2-0 triumph at Newcastle.

Sterling the Star for Reds
A goal and assist from the youngster helped Liverpool to a narrow win over Southampton in the first game of the post-Luis Suarez era. Fielded on the left of a 4-2-3-1 formation, Sterling was second only to Aaron Ramsey for midfield ownership as the season got underway and, like the Welshman, has instantly found his form – with the maximum bonus also accrued, few will be deterred by back-to-back road trips to City and Spurs as new owners look set to come flooding in. A price rise over the week looks assured as Fantasy managers take advantage of the wide man’s current 8.5 price tag.

Sturridge the Match-Winner for Liverpool
Somewhat overshadowed by Sterling’s 13-point haul, the forward nonetheless rewarded his 30% of Fantasy Premier League owners with the Merseysiders’ second in a 2-1 triumph. While the Sterling bandwagon builds momentum, it’s debatable whether Sturridge’s non-owners will be swayed by those upcoming visits to the Etihad and White Hart Lane, with many penciling him in for Gameweek 4 as the schedule starts to smile a little more kindly.

Clyne Strike Offers Hope for Saints
The 5.0-priced right-back leapt onto Fantasy radars with the visitors’ consolation at Anfield. Many expected Ronald Koeman’s side to be on a hiding to nothing after many of last year’s key players left over the summer but Southampton’s performance certainly suggests they could be worthy of our consideration ahead of a very kind run of fixtures. New playmaker Dusan Tadic earned a smart assist for Clyne’s strike, and with midfielder James Ward-Prowse (5.0) handed a start on the right of the front three, there’s reason for Fantasy optimism amongst the St Mary’s outfit aghead of a schedule which affords six kind home games (WBA, NEW, QPR, SUN, STO, LEI) and trips to West Ham, Swansea and Hull in the next 10.

Aguero Seals it for City
Manuel Pellegrini started with Stevan Jovetic and Edin Dzeko up front at Newcastle but both were overshadowed by the fit-again Argentine in City’s 2-0 win. Emerging from the bench on 83 minutes, Aguero needed just seven minutes to find the net and remind us just how devastating a Fantasy force he can be.

With another week until the champions’ next league match against Liverpool, there’s every chance Aguero’s match sharpness will be up to scratch, allowing Pellegrini to start the diminutive frontman. His return immediately places concerns over Jovetic’s security of pitch time, though the Montenegro international turned in an impressive shift, with five attempts on goal and a trio of chances created for his team-mates at St James’ Park. With the likes of Sturridge, Wayne Rooney and Diego Costa so highly owned, Aguero looks a deadly differential in the premium forwards category and currently sits in just 4% of teams.

Silva Off the Mark
The City playmaker underlined the strength of options in the premium midfield bracket by grabbing the opener on Tyneside. Following strikes from Ramsey and Sterling, the Spaniard’s goal also brought him onto radars and offers hope that he could finally be set to overshadow the highly priced Yaya Toure in the City midfield. Like Aguero, Silva is also something of a differential (9%) but many will be understandably cautious here – we’ve no doubts over either’s potential but, as we’ve seen on all too many occasions in the past, whether the pair can string together a run of starts without injury is a little more than questionable.

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  1. The Brummie
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    Is Wilson in the Stoke defence an assured starter? Need to transfer out Naughton for someone

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    1. Ludo
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      For now, but with Huth on the bench, it will only take one bad game and he'll be out.

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    2. Gregor
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      I'd avoid, get Kelly/Chester/PVA.

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    3. Ludwig
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      Not sure

      Pieters is nailed on and got 2(!) bonus from a 0-1 defeat

      And dont forget soton defence

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  2. Parm
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    Might have to get Agüero in Gameweek 3, purely because I won't have a good captain choice otherwise. Rooney/Ramsey seem a tad risky away to the promoted sides.

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    1. Ludo
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      Thinking the same. The other idea that's circling my mind is getting in Remy, if he's still at QPR.

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      1. Gregor
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        Siggy?

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        1. Ludo
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          As another GW3 captaincy option, you mean? Hmm, maybe.

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      Call me stuck in 2012, but I'm not a fan of captaining Ramsey regardless.

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    2. Sess!
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      Rooney away to Burnley is a great option.

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      1. Gregor
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        Agreed.

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        1. The Hindu Monkey
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          my RMT says Eriksen? Er no...

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    1. Arvin-ation
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      Ince is around.

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    2. applebonkers
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      on the radar.

      bruce now has a knee injury ❓

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      1. Christina.
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        Brady might be on peno's...

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        1. t4thomas
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          Oh.

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          1. The Hindu Monkey
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            don't think he'll take pens off Jelavic. Am strongly considering bombing out austin for ince. Not because he missed a pen and I now hate him, but I'm worried rangers will sign someone to replace him anyway.

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  3. Gr3g
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    It's been a long summer break and I almost forgot how a knee jerk feels like... I remember now!

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  4. Wej
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    Nice and simple question - best 4.5m defender for the next few weeks? Want to rotate with Wisdom and Hutton...

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    1. Djerbil
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      Chester

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    2. Kevin Twine
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      Naylor, I reckon.

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      1. Wej
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        why was he subbed against United?

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        1. SENTI CAZORLA
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          Januzaj was targeting him and he was on a yellow

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        2. Sess!
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          Tactical as januzaj tore him a new one. I'd be worried about him keeping his place.

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        3. Kevin Twine
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          On a yellow. I thought he played alight, though. The next 2 fixtures are great but maybe go with Chester is you're worried about Naylor starting.

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  5. Elniñorules
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    Reckon JWP is one of Koeman's favorites already.

    Takes something to give such a young player a role in the hole in the season opener at Anfield.

    All aboard!!!

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    1. Heydudes13
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      What u like.

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    2. samcro
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      Agreed, I reckon he'll have a huge season.

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    3. Sweetpea
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      He's up there with Eriksen for delivery, though i suspect it will be assists rather than goals from him. Davis a good option too...

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      1. The Hindu Monkey
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        does he ever shoot? Literally ever? he'll weigh in with the odd assist but still worried that Long will take his place

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  6. Piggs Boson
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    Burnley will score.

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    1. Heydudes13
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      So you hope.

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      • 11 Years
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      not having a Chelsea defender, this would be fantastic news

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    2. Christina.
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      As long as hazard gets 12 pts.

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    3. Geordienufc1
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      Correction: Burnely will have CHANCES to score, but will happily fail to convert, leaving us CHE def owners pleased as punch.

      Such is the hope 😛

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    4. HVT
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      Which week?

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      1. Piggs Boson
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        GW6

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    5. t4thomas
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      Marney HATTY right>?

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    6. Gr3g
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      Realy don't care as long as Haz bags 2 and 1 each for Terry and Costa 🙂

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    7. Sess!
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      No they won't

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  7. applebonkers
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    FPL wise could sterling be walcott without the injuries?

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    1. Djerbil
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      Yes

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    2. Elniñorules
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      Doubt it. Lacks vision and crossing ability. Seems to have improved on his ball control and finishing though.

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      1. Elniñorules
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        How that relates to FPL? Less assists, same goals as Wally.

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        1. Heydudes13
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          What he lacks in assists he will make up in penalty assists. 😉

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      2. Baines on Toast...
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        'lacks vision and crossing ability'

        so, Walcott without the injuries then.

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        1. Elniñorules
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          Feooo of 2008 maybe. Since the season of the Van Persie, he's been good at both.

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          1. Heydudes13
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            This.

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      3. HVT
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        Same as Ramsey so 😉
        Won't last can't last .....,

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        1. Declan-
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          How is the lack of Liverpool going? 😛

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      4. Ludo
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        Does Walcott have vision and crossing ability?!

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        1. Elniñorules
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          You're English aren't you? I can tell 😛

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      quite possibly, though I'd rather take the tried and tested Walcott when he's back in a couple of weeks.

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    3. Heydudes13
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      Yeah. Proper good pick I think. Basically oop in that 433. Always making those runs. I want him.

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    4. Ludo
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      Could well be. I think he'll be the main beneficiary of Suarez's absence. They were pointing out on MOTD how Sturridge likes to drift out to the right flank - when he does that, the onus is for Sterling to come off the left, and run in behind like a striker.

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    5. Non-template FPL is for Kin…
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      Good question

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    6. TheDogTor
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      I suggested this pre season and got ripped for it, he will score and assist and rack up bonus points even more so now Suarez has left IMO

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      1. djenzio
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        i did as well.. have had sterling in my team since very early on.

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    7. Sánchez
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      Sterling will score quite a number of goals this season.
      Liverpool have possession a lot and got 101 goals last year.
      The loss of Suarez means others will be in the areas he leaves now.
      I think Sterling will run Ramsey close as top scoring midfielder.

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      1. Gregor
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        Reckon Sterling will get the odd rest when everyone's fit though.

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        1. djenzio
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          dunno. depends how far we get in europe

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        2. Declan-
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          No

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        3. Sánchez
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          Everyone does though. I cant see him missing many. None of the alternatives have his pace.

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      2. djenzio
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        agreed....baring injury ramsey/sterling are season keepers and wouldn't be surprised if they end up in double figure values by xmas

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        1. Sánchez
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          I could see him getting there too. I'd say he could go 17-18 for the season

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    8. djenzio
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      defo

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    9. Syd.
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      He has a footballing brain so it's a bit unfair to compare him to Walcott.

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      1. djenzio
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        🙂

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    10. Rafabio
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      Nope, never.

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  8. toerag
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    looking a FISO Alex Pritchard from Spurs has 25 owners.
    do you think they're all his mates 🙂

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    1. In Like Flynn.
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      Only if all his mates did auto-select. 😉

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  9. Arvin-ation
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    How's it looking for GW2? All set?

    DDG
    Terry Debuchy Chester
    Mata Hazard Ramsey Siggy
    Costa(C) Rooney Bojan

    Bench : Caulker, Marney, Wisdom

    Cheers 🙂

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    1. Zombie
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      Caulker gonna score 😛

      but yeah, looks set

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      1. Arvin-ation
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        Cheers 🙂

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    • 11 Years
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    Guys and girls, do I captain Hazard or Costa in UFPL tonight? I'm currently on Dzeko (5)

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    1. TheDogTor
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      Wait foe the line ups. Costa would by my choice though

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    2. Alan The Llama
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      Wait for the line-ups. I'd probably go for Costa if they both start.

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    3. Monk
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      Don't make the change until teamsheets are confirmed. I'd go Costa.

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      1. TheDogTor
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        Haha all 3 of us said exactly the same thing

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    4. Gregor
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      Costa.

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    5. Declan-
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      I'd go costa...even though I am leaving him on my bench because I have Sturridge Rooney and Naismith

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      • 11 Years
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      Cheers all, that's quite unanimous

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    6. djenzio
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      i have sturridge (8ts) captain and am so tempted by Haz/Costa but think i might not even bring Costa into my team...have Naismith and Rooney also each on 8..

      whats your gw score?

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        • 11 Years
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        54 with Cahill, Hazard, Costa still to play and the captaincy currently on Dzeko so 49 base score

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  10. Zombie
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    10 years, 2 months ago

    Thanks all who replied on my post on previous page. This is the current team:

    Foster/Myhill
    Kolarov, PVA, Clyne, Cualker, Bruce
    Mata, Ramsey, Sterling, Siggy, Albrighton
    Dzeko, Rooney, Costa

    0.5 ITB

    so, I guess only Bruce/ Foster are the concerns. Will you use your FT to take out any of these 2?

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    1. Monk
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      Nothing pressing. I'd save

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    2. Abusement Park
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      nope

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    3. toerag
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      save it

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    4. t4thomas
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      I think you have enough strength in defence to hang on for news on Bruce... The danger is that Kolarov doesn't start, leaving you with PVA, Clyne and Caulker in a bad week.

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    5. Zombie
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      Thanks everyone...Looks like I will be saving it

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  11. Microeconomics
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    Owner of Sanchez here. Just wondering whether I should save my trade or downgrade him:

    Sanchez > Ramsey

    OR

    Sanchez > Sterling

    I want to catch the bandwagon on Sterling but feel like Ramsey will be the better option,
    Thoughts?

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    1. t4thomas
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      Wait and see you how feel after Hazard gets a brace for my team tonight.

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      1. Microeconomics
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        Don't worry, I got Hazard as well 😉

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      • 11 Years
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      If you're set on one, take Sterling, but seriously, hold the faith in Sanchez!

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      1. Microeconomics
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        I want to! But in these early weeks I wanna get my team value up so I'll have more later on. Just unsure whether that's a good train of thought or not

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  12. Brian (Not the Messiah)
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    Worth hanging onto DDG?

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    1. Heydudes13
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      Need a good cb signed before he's even remotely worth it. So no.

      But I wouldn't waste a transfer on him this week.

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    2. Christina.
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      He never was with the current ManU def.

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    3. Marknlard
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      Worth it until the best cheap alternative becomes clearly. Too early to know and no point wasting more transfers than you need.

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    4. Brian (Not the Messiah)
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      Well my idea was to transfer to Chelsea first choice once we know forsure whats happening there.

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    5. toerag
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      krul coming in for me unless utd buy some more defence

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  13. Your Mum's Athletic
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    My first time ever owning Terry tonight, feels dirty!

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    1. toerag
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      this

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    2. Gregor
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      I can imagine.

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    3. Declan-
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      It feels great

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    4. Kuqi Monster
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      couldn't bring myself to do it, went cahill instead.

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    5. applebonkers
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      we all had suarez last season, immunity levels raised

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    6. Monk
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      I know how you feel. It gets easier when he scores though

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    7. Your Mum's Athletic
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      fabregas corner buried by Terry would be delicious!

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  14. Kuqi Monster
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    leader of one of my mini-leagues is top with an OR of 239 with a strikeforce of Rooney, Bojan, Berahino!

    Hopefully Berahino is a one week wonder that he holds onto due to GW1 score.

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      how stacked is the rest of the team with such weak strikers?

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      1. Kuqi Monster
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        midfield of sterling, ramsey, nasri, mata - Mcgregor's 14pts helped him out a lot!

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  15. Gimli son of Gloin
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    What would you do with this attack?

    Ramsey - Sterling - Mata - Siggy
    Rooney - Costa - Austin

    1.5 itb.

    Thinking Austin -> Pelle vs West Brom..

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    1. Declan-
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      I think that is a great move

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    2. Heydudes13
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      It's great, would probably save transfer.

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      1. Gimli son of Gloin
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        Tough to call.. can't see Austin scoring vs Spurs but he's home to Sunderland the week after.
        I'll probably leave it til Friday to decide.

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        1. Heydudes13
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          Yeah, I own Austin too, probably won't do anything this week.

          I'm basically going to echo what the two people below have said. Pelle looks a bit off colour right now and Long is the same price.

          I think saving the transfer this week will prove more useful though.

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          1. Gimli son of Gloin
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            Yeah, I guess he could always pop up with a goal, Spurs looked quite poor in defence vs WHU too.

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            1. Heydudes13
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              Hm, nice to hear.

              Hopefully Dier will be shifted to rb and Dawson will come in at cb, giving them a cumbersome back four. 😀

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    3. The Hindu Monkey
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      if you've got the cash, but I was very unconvinced by Pelle against Pool, he looked a week or so away from hitting his stride. Long is the same price and will surely start the home game?

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      1. Gimli son of Gloin
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        Long is 6.0 I think yeah, but never been much of a goalscorer.

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    4. Your Mum's Athletic
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      save, Pelle was awful in my opinion

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      1. Gimli son of Gloin
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        I agree he looked quite poor, I could use the 1.5 to do Albrighton -> 6.0 mid but I already have Siggy.

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    5. Parm
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      Keep Austin, purely because I don't want to lose £0.1m on him 😉

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  16. Jebiga
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    Is Sterling really essential with forthcoming fixtures ?

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    1. Declan-
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      He is far from essential but yesterday wasn't a fluke either. He will continue to score well and it will be very important to have him and or Sturridge from week 4 onwards

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    2. Wheato182
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      Will be from GW4 onwards...

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    3. The Hindu Monkey
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      he's essential all season because his pace will hurt the big team. Expect at least 20 goals/assists this season from him. Which for 8.5 is a snip.

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    4. In Like Flynn.
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      Not for the next two imo.

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    5. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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      Yes.

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    6. Sweetpea
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      Id prefer silva for 0.5m more

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    7. Rafabio
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      Nope

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  17. Ronny Hotdog
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    So, Mata and Jovetic to JWP and Aguero? Wanted a JWP pre season but was unsure of starts

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    1. t4thomas
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      I think you are a week too early.

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      1. Ronny Hotdog
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        Was my thought. Just get the feeling Pellegrini isn't a massive fan of Jov

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        1. t4thomas
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          He loves him. Only one game.

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          1. Ronny Hotdog
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            Ok. Cheers bud. Might hold for the week, save myself 4 points

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    2. Danos96
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Would not trade out Mata just yet. Wait another week on Aguero also.

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    3. Sweetpea
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      ditto. Was unsure on Southampton generally and whether he would play.

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      1. Ronny Hotdog
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Same. He looked smashing yesterday, I have a problem with this game where I bring in players I like rather than the ones who score points. Think he may be a bit of both

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  18. Fifa las vegas
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    I'm liking this sky game already 🙂

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  19. Big Bad Barry
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    So Courtious clean sheet and penalty save,terry clean sheet and goal,costa blank please!

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    1. Wheato182
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      You don't want much do you?

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    2. Tim Canterbury
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Lol dream on

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    3. Ronny Hotdog
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Cue Ramires hatrick

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  20. Robe Wan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Lads id give my kingdom (small flat in Kilburn) for some advice:

    How do I get siggy in? Young and Jovetic obvious problems..

    Bego

    Cahill chambers debuchy (Hutton caulker)

    Young mata sterling Rambo (albrighton)

    Costa Rooney Jovetic

    I've missed a price rise on siggy already. Thanks

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    1. Alan The Llama
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Downgrade Jovetic, upgrade Young or Albrighton.

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      1. Robe Wan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        That's what I was thinking but downgrade Jovetic feels a bit ugly.

        To berahino/fletcher/Bojan?

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      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      oh that price rise has buggered you, I was about to suggest Pelle and Siggy in for the two you mentioned, but now I dunno.

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      1. Robe Wan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Ha I know, am on holiday. Slacking....

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    2. ViperStripes
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      I ditched mata, part of strategy to free up cash for Aguero in a few weeks once proven injury free

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      1. Robe Wan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Interesting. United do look pony

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          • 11 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          but the fixtures!

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  21. Wheato182
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Anybody care to predict the Chelsea defence for tonight? quite a few in my ML have Luis so keeping my fingers crossed.....

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    1. applebonkers
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      • 15 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      think luis will debut at home

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      1. Wheato182
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Hope you're right and Chelsea manage to get the clean sheet.....(Terry owner)

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    2. Tim Canterbury
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Think Azpi will start, Luis will come on

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    3. RubberDucky
        10 years, 2 months ago

        ivanovic cahill terry Azpilicueta

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      • Your Mum's Athletic
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        I genuinely believe it will be:

        Ivan Cahill Terry Azpi

        Luis might come on at some point depending on the game but more likely he will start a home game

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      • t4thomas
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Worried that Cahill will sit this one out.

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        1. Robe Wan
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          No chance

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      • lilmessipran
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        m a jt owner ,want him not to play ,chester comes off d bench but cant c that happening really
        i d say ivan cahill terry azpi for today ,filipe to come on if chelsea are winning

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    4. RubberDucky
        10 years, 2 months ago

        For GW2

        Begovic

        Hutton Cahill Jones

        Fábregas Mata Eriksen Sigurdsson

        Giroud Diego Costa Rooney

        GW1 I had no Siggy and still no Sterling, feel I should give up already

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        1. t4thomas
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Sterling was always going to do well GW1. He has a couple of rough weeks ahead now, so don't worry.

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        2. Your Mum's Athletic
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          1gw out of 38, chill

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          1. RubberDucky
              10 years, 2 months ago

              Is Giroud going to be a regular or should I drop him next week?

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              1. Your Mum's Athletic
                • 13 Years
                10 years, 2 months ago

                regular at least until walcott comes back

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        3. TSHAQOT
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Hey Guys,

          Not too shabby first GW so far...51 points with Costa, Hazard, and Cahill to play today!

          Thoughts on transfers for GW2? Wondering if tossing in Silva in place of Mata might be a good call? Maybe I should give him one more week given ManCity vs Liverpool fixture might not be the best introduction for Silva? Jones played fine, but still wondering if I have too many ManU players. Thanks for all the help you've provided!

          Currently:

          Begovic (Gilks)
          Cahill / Jones / van Aanholt (Coloccini) (Ward)
          Hazard / Ramsey / Mata / Siggy (Marney)
          Rooney / Costa / Bojan

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          1. t4thomas
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            Looks pretty good.
            Would stick.

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          2. The Hindu Monkey
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            Utd are better away, I'm sticking with Mata until the international break at least

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        4. Fantasy Gold
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Anybody already contemplating taking a hit (or two)?

          If you are, who for? And if not, why not?

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          1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            Already did. Got Clyne and Siggurdsson.

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            1. applebonkers
              • Has Moderation Rights
              • 15 Years
              10 years, 2 months ago

              he's back! 😉

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              1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 14 Years
                10 years, 2 months ago

                Just the one, Mrs. Wembley. This time. 😉

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            2. Arvin-ation
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 11 Years
              10 years, 2 months ago

              Who'd you get Clyne in for Doosra?

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            3. gatherjunk
              • 10 Years
              10 years, 2 months ago

              Didn't give up on Young to get Siggy already? I thought he looked ok, until that clown Nani was put in front of him.

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

            one hit is nothing serious for this period of FPL (price rises, etc...)

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          3. applebonkers
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 15 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            might need a hit for aguero in gw3 thanks to having to waste a transfer sorting gibbs out

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          4. Fifa las vegas
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            Not, too soon. I picked players for a reason, not to lose hope after one Gw. As people said to me many times before, it's a marathon, not a sprint!

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            1. Fifa las vegas
              • 12 Years
              10 years, 2 months ago

              As in not taking a hit 😉

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              1. ViperStripes
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 15 Years
                10 years, 2 months ago

                But even in a marathon you'll take a on fuel (water usually) to enable that final sprint.

                So take hits to help build team value but only if part of a strategy to gain points as well.

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          5. ViperStripes
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 15 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            Chester & Clyne are tempting but chasing last weeks points.
            Siggy I've already bought on FT.

            Can't see anyone else worth a hit.

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          6. Parm
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            Will probably spend a hit next week getting in Agüero.

            Reckon I'll do Mata & Diego Costa to Sterling & Agüero but will have to take a hit somewhere to make up for the price rises, probably Jones out if United haven't signed a centre back

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          7. Monk
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            Hits can be good early on just to keep your TV up for later in the season. Already had siggy so didn't feel it necessary to jump on any other players yet. May change after tonight of course!

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        5. Jebiga
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          wc or -8 hit 🙂

          naughton, albrighton, sturridge out for kolarov, sterling, and naismith ?

          worth it ?

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          1. Nabs Kebabs
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            horrible.

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          2. Olivier Bernards watch
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            no. you're over reacting.

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          3. Monk
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            No.

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          4. Wheato182
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            My eyes!!!!!!

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        6. Iamjack
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          jovetic replacement

          bony
          dzeko or
          pelle ?

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          1. t4thomas
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            Bony.

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            1. The Hindu Monkey
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 10 Years
              10 years, 2 months ago

              def bony with next two fixtures

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          2. Danos96
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            none but if you must Bony only because of fixtures.

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          3. Fifa las vegas
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            Bomy

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        7. The Hindu Monkey
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Most unlucky fantasy player of the weekend? Somebody in my league had Naughton and Collins in his starting eleven and Clyne and Chester on the bench.

          I've not heard from him since...

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          1. Marknlard
            • 15 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            You should probably go round his house and check he's ok.

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        8. Parm
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Anyone reckon we won't see Hazard at all in tonight's proceedings?

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          1. applebonkers
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 15 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            hopefully he snuck off to lille and lost his passport yesterday

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

            Would bring Siggy off the bench for me. Fingers crossed!

            (Not going to happen)

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          3. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            That is what I fear ... 🙁

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          4. Monk
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            Mourinho was laying into him at the end of last season for not doing enough defensive work. It's a possibility.

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          5. Arvin-ation
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            That would be lovely! Chester off the bench!

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