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Petrović	BOU	4.5m	85.9%	Unlikely
Lammens	MUN	5.0m	85.5%	Unlikely
Mainoo	MUN	4.6m	82.8%	Unlikely
Henderson	CRY	5.0m	80.1%	Unlikely
Kayode	BRE	4.5m	77.4%	Unlikely
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B.Fernandes	MUN	10.2m	68.7%	Unlikely
Gakpo	LIV	7.3m	75.3%	Unlikely
Thiaw	NEW	5.1m	73.7%	Unlikely
Alderete	SUN	4.1m	73.1%	Unlikely
Bowen	WHU	7.5m	68.7%	Unlikely
Welbeck	BHA	6.1m	62.3%	Unlikely
Garner	EVE	5.2m	70.3%	Unlikely
Rodon	LEE	3.9m	69.9%	Unlikely
Leno	FUL	4.9m	69.3%	Unlikely
Szoboszlai	LIV	7.0m	62.5%	Unlikely
Wan-Bissaka	WHU	4.1m	64.9%	Unlikely
Anderson	NFO	5.5m	64.7%	Unlikely
Mitchell	CRY	5.0m	61.9%	Unlikely
Aït-Nouri	MCI	5.7m	59.3%	Unlikely
Igor Jesus	NFO	5.8m	55.1%	Unlikely
Justin	LEE	3.9m	54.5%	Unlikely
Frimpong	LIV	5.7m	52.9%	Unlikely
Damsgaard	BRE	5.6m	51.5%	Unlikely
Thiago	BRE	7.3m	46.5%	Unlikely
Aaronson	LEE	5.4m	47.8%	Unlikely
Bassey	FUL	4.4m	47.1%	Unlikely
Cucurella	CHE	6.0m	46.8%	Unlikely
Sarr	CRY	6.3m	45.6%	Unlikely
Kelleher	BRE	4.8m	42.9%	Unlikely
Gravenberch	LIV	5.5m	44.3%	Unlikely
Richards	CRY	4.4m	41.0%	Unlikely
Iwobi	FUL	6.4m	42.2%	Unlikely
Shaw	MUN	4.5m	40.9%	Unlikely
Barry	EVE	5.7m	40.8%	Unlikely
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Carvalho	BRE	4.7m	100.0%	Very Likely
Isidor	SUN	5.1m	99.3%	Maybe
Soler	BOU	4.0m	99.5%	Maybe
D.Leon	MUN	4.2m	98.5%	Maybe
Scott	BOU	5.1m	95.7%	Maybe
Lucca	NFO	5.5m	94.5%	Unlikely
Trossard	ARS	6.6m	93.3%	Unlikely
Lewis-Skelly	ARS	5.1m	92.9%	Unlikely
Clarke	ARS	3.8m	92.6%	Unlikely
Haaland	MCI	14.5m	91.5%	Unlikely
Marc Guiu	CHE	4.1m	90.8%	Unlikely
Benitez	CRY	4.0m	90.5%	Unlikely
Lamadrid	WHU	5.0m	90.2%	Unlikely
Diakité	BOU	4.2m	88.8%	Unlikely
McAidoo	MCI	4.5m	79.0%	Unlikely
Bruun Larsen	BUR	5.3m	87.3%	Unlikely
Abraham	AVL	6.0m	85.1%	Unlikely
Pope	NEW	5.1m	86.1%	Unlikely
Rogers	AVL	7.5m	82.3%	Unlikely
Saliba	ARS	6.1m	85.6%	Unlikely
Gvardiol	MCI	5.9m	83.0%	Unlikely
Gyökeres	ARS	8.8m	82.8%	Unlikely
Ramsay	LIV	3.8m	81.5%	Unlikely
Valdimarsson	BRE	3.9m	81.4%	Unlikely
Malacia	MUN	3.8m	81.4%	Unlikely
Weiss	BUR	4.3m	80.2%	Unlikely
Burrowes	AVL	4.4m	79.8%	Unlikely
Tarkowski	EVE	5.7m	84.2%	Unlikely
Summerville	WHU	5.6m	76.1%	Unlikely
Spence	TOT	4.2m	78.3%	Unlikely
Keane	EVE	4.6m	79.6%	Unlikely
Areola	WHU	4.3m	77.0%	Unlikely
Kevin	FUL	5.8m	76.5%	Unlikely
Travers	EVE	4.3m	72.4%	Unlikely
Salmon	ARS	4.0m	72.1%	Unlikely
Merino	ARS	5.4m	71.6%	Unlikely
Strand Larsen	CRY	6.1m	70.5%	Unlikely
Longstaff	LEE	4.8m	70.2%	Unlikely

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[sbu_large_image] Statistics

Superior’s Stats – Arteta Uncovered

18 November 2010 1274 comments

SUPERIOR BEING

In a season where the same group of Fantasy Players seem to be scoring heavily in the points, the quest for a differential becomes more like searching for the proverbial pot of gold.

I find myself trailing in my mini league to a leader who owns the big-hitting Ashley Cole, Carlos Tevez, Nani etc, etc, so I reckoned my decision to stick with Mikel Arteta was a good (albeit hopeful) one. The Spaniard certainly helped me to mini league glory last season anyway.

But after a below-par Fantasy Season so far, what has happened to Mikel Arteta? I decided to look at the stats to find out:

Last season, Arteta played 1033 minutes in the league. This season, he has played 1041, so this makes for a fairly straightforward comparison.

Season	Goals	Assists	Bonus
2010-11	2	0	12
2009-10	6	2	17

Quite a significant difference then, let’s see what the OPTA stats show …

Season	Touches	Succ Pass Opp Half	Goal Attempts	On Target	Penalties Scored	Everton Goals
2010-11	1024	458	12	5	0	13
2009-10	1094	484	16	12	2	25

Notice Arteta is touching the ball and making Successful Passes in the Opponents Half just as much as he did last season. However, it’s his shooting that is really letting the playmaker down; last season 75% of Goal Attempts were on target whereas only 42% have been this season.

Arteta cannot be blamed for this dip in form alone, though; as a team, Everton are contributing to his Fantasy demise, too. Not only have David Moyes’ side not been awarded any penalties for Arteta to benefit from, they are also not scoring as many goals. In the 12 games Arteta has played this season, Everton have scored 13 goals, whereas in the 13 games Arteta played last season, Everton scored 25. Now if you take away the 2 penalties scored you will see Arteta was responsible for 17% of outfield goals last season which is very similar to the 15% he has achieved this season. This indicates that when Everton do finally start scoring with more regularity, Mikel Arteta may, indeed, be that pot of gold many of us are searching for.

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kazek
15 years, 4 months ago
Wasn't planning on making any changes but now considering Cole out for Vidic.
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1. Boom!!!
  15 years, 4 months ago
  good choice but throughout the season a.cole will score more points...
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  1. Lew
    15 years, 4 months ago
    Should've done it before the price rise
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2. Zidane
  15 years, 4 months ago
  I honestly dont see how this makes sense,utd have kept 5 cs and have leaked goals even with Rio back.A cole has a better chance of scoring or assisting than any utd defender and with just 2 more games before essien gets back Chelsea will sort it out.I personally wont spend transfers swaping defenders unless they WON'T play but there seems to be a lot of vidic love and i just don't see why
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  1. Lew
    15 years, 4 months ago
    I chose Kolarov over Vidic (mainly due to price mind!).
    Not keen on Utd defence. I think he's getting all the love due to Alex injury and people having to make the change.
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  2. kazek
    15 years, 4 months ago
    6 of Cole's 8 Clean sheets have come at the Bridge.
    For the next 5 gameweeks Chelsea have 3 away and 2 home of which they are all against solid opposition.
    
    I don't like their clean sheet chances especially without Terry and Alex who are going to be sidelined for a while. Their defense was all over the place with Ferreira and Ivan at the back.
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Joey Millions
15 years, 4 months ago
a bit worried this week... injuries mainly. how solid is my team lookin? any thing to worry about?

Jagielka, A Cole, Konchesky(Elmo, Williamson)
Nani, Adam, Cahill, Ferguson(Barton)
Tevez, Drogs, Elmander

Thanks
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1. BigUps
  15 years, 4 months ago
  Adam is hurt and will likely miss the weekends game. I've also read Konch may not play this weekend (its on LFC's website somewhere).
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  1. Joey Millions
    15 years, 4 months ago
    damn.. what to do.... 4 point hit? adam to jarvis?
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    1. Dark_Mata
      15 years, 4 months ago
      is Jarvis likely to get you more than 4 points?
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      1. Bigo1
        15 years, 4 months ago
        Konch will play; question is 90min or 20min (as Aurelio is back and surely will be first choice LB anytime soon)
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AttackAttack
15 years, 4 months ago
Gameweek 14 tips are out on fpl transfers.com

http://fantasypremierleaguetransfers.com/fantasy-gameweek-14-tips/

What does anyone think?
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1. Anti-Ipswich
  15 years, 4 months ago
  I think most of those tansfers are chasing points. I think it's weird that Elmo and Brunt have been recommended to be traded in. One might not be selected and the other is injured! Scholes should not be near anyone's fantasy team either.
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  1. AttackAttack
    15 years, 4 months ago
    That site can sometimes be dead on and sometimes completely off. Brunt is out for sure then? I have Elmo but so wary of rotation I need to get rid. However, I have already made my transfers and need to bring in a keeper on a four point hit to replace one of my two who are out...
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    1. TorresMagic™
      15 years, 4 months ago
      Dead on = super obvious. Obviously that site is still in the dark ages.
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2. Lew
  15 years, 4 months ago
  Players to bring in:
  
  Elmohammady? They know something I don't?
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  1. Joey Millions
    15 years, 4 months ago
    hmm, i might just put him in for gits and shiggles!
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    1. Lew
      15 years, 4 months ago
      He'll probably start and get an assist and 3BP now 🙂
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      1. Joey Millions
        15 years, 4 months ago
        im sold. he's in! 🙂
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Lew
15 years, 4 months ago
Wow. Just saw Ronaldo's disallowed goal v Spain. Amazing!
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1. Anti-Ipswich
  15 years, 4 months ago
  Me too. I mean, the skill shown by Ronaldo was incredible. But wasn't the ball over the line anyway? Stupid Nani.
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  1. Lew
    15 years, 4 months ago
    Yeah, perhaps he done it on purpose. 😉
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    1. Joey Millions
      15 years, 4 months ago
      the ref obviously didn't see the magic ronaldo did to get that goal...
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      1. nsic
        15 years, 4 months ago
        I just loved ronaldo's reaction.
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Twelve years a slave
15 years, 4 months ago
Yea lots of chasing points going on this week , not a good strategy , the games never work out as expected , especially this season , they can all beat each other.
Too many short term moves leads to problems , instead of cleaning out the worst player too many managers are just swapping between good ones based on a decent next fixture. Then when injuries and bans come along suddenly they realise their teams are full of dross
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Dark_Mata
15 years, 4 months ago
Captain dilemna - Rooney, Nani or Torres?
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1. Lew
  15 years, 4 months ago
  Do you have all 3?
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  1. TorresMagic™
    15 years, 4 months ago
    Lol, only 5 trades this week.
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    1. Lew
      15 years, 4 months ago
      What were your changes then, TM? 😉
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      1. TorresMagic™
        15 years, 4 months ago
        Can't say mate. You were wrong earlier with the players out.
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        Lew
        15 years, 4 months ago
        must be Arteta then 🙂
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        Lew
        15 years, 4 months ago
        Arteta - Nani
        Alex - Vidic
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        TorresMagic™
        15 years, 4 months ago
        Nani is correct. Went abit left field with the other trade. Still might make a 3rd trade for -4.
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        Lew
        15 years, 4 months ago
        Kolarov?
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        Christina.
        15 years, 4 months ago
        Aah, not socializing? Or did you realize Aus a vs Eng b is boring?
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Joey Millions
15 years, 4 months ago
there can be only one.
Nani.
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1. Dark_Mata
  15 years, 4 months ago
  my thought too, but can see Rooney with a dramatic resurgence banging in 4 on his return, or Torres hatrick against the hammers... despite Nani cocking up Ronaldo's goal, was he good against spain? I can see Fergie resting him!
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  1. Joey Millions
    15 years, 4 months ago
    wishful thinkin. but rooney will have more goals, 4 to torres' 3. so go with rooney 🙂
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China Mag
15 years, 4 months ago
Would anyone mind terribly commenting on my current wc team. Cheers in advance.

Gordon/ Krul
Vidic, Kolarov, Krgiakos (Simpson, Bardsley)
VDV, Nani, Fab, Bale (Albrighton)
Rooney, Carrol, Gyan

I only plan to pick Rooney if we get a strong indication that he will play at least half an hour.

Krgiakos > Samba in 2 weeks time
Gyan > RVP once he has a couple of starts.

0.3mill in the bank after those moves.

Any comments?

I know that people advise against doubling up on teams (ie spurs), but I would only agree with that if I planned to rotate my players. I prefer to have a definite stating 11 and cheap (but capable) emergency stand ins.
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1. Katie
  15 years, 4 months ago
  Not at all old boy.
  
  No like it.
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  1. China Mag
    15 years, 4 months ago
    Where am I going wrong? I quite like the look of it, but now i'm not so sure!
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    1. Katie
      15 years, 4 months ago
      If YOU like the look of it then do it.
      It's not my team it's yours. 🙂
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      1. China Mag
        15 years, 4 months ago
        You're right of course. But I would be much happier about going ahead with the team if I had got some positive responses! I might do Jarvis instead of Bale and upgrade krul to jaask and kryiakos to Jagielka. Any idea what I could do with the .6 mill I would have left over? With that I could fit Torres over Rooney. But I do like the idea of a Rooney gamble! Decisions, decisions. I will probably change my mind a million miles before the deadline tomorrow.
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        Twitter
        15 years, 4 months ago
        I don't like the 2 spurs. The goalkeepers should be Gordon + Jaask.
        Jagielka is a no-no for me, get Coleman. Jarvis is a good call.
        I think Rooney is a gamble but if you feel lucky - go for it. 🙂
        
        NEVER spend the whole of your money. Keep some back for a rainy day.
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2. Lew
  15 years, 4 months ago
  I wouldn't double up on Spurs, due to their fixtures.
  Gyan is a bit of an unknown now with Bent's imminent return.
  Kyriakos is a risk.
  Doubled up on Sunderland and Newcastle defence. Blackburn have awesome fixtures!
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  1. Cahyo
    15 years, 4 months ago
    Gyan is Ok with me, sometimes u just can't beat in form Striker.
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  2. China Mag
    15 years, 4 months ago
    Cheers for the feedback.
    I know that spurs have tough fixtures, but I'm thinking that the two lads look fixture proof. I could get Jarvis and Cahill and look to get the spurs lads in later, but I already have a couple of trades planned (RVP and Samba).
    Gyan would only be a stop gap until RVP starts firing. I considered the bolton two but I really don't see them scoring that many against us and man city.
    Kyriakos is just a 2 game stop gap until Samba's fixture look sweet. Could do Cahill but worried about lack of clean sheets.
    Sunderland have the 3rd highest number of clean sheets, and great fixtures. Newcastle would be cheap emergency fill-ins (and have kept 4 clean sheets).
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3. RogerC
  15 years, 4 months ago
  No Chelsea's coverage. Failed. I know Chelsea is not playing well currently but they are still the champion (you know what I mean). You will be kneejerking if Drogba does well this week.
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  1. China Mag
    15 years, 4 months ago
    I had 3 chelsea before the wild card. How many weeks can I give Drogba and Malouda "just one more week"? I'm sure they will have big scores between now and the end of the season but not big enough to justify the massive premium you have to pay over say Rooney or Nani. And their fixtures absolutely stink.
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    1. RogerC
      15 years, 4 months ago
      Drogba is fixture proof. Transfer out Malouda and bring someone in.
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      1. China Mag
        15 years, 4 months ago
        I've already pulled the trigger. Means it would make no sense to have drogba in my wc team as I would lose a load. Currently got Gyan and Elmander sitting in there as I was hoping to get a couple of rises before I fix my team tomorrow. Still hoping. The thing is, I don't regret getting rid of drogba one bit. A fully fit, fully firing drogba in an on form Chelsea team is definitely undroppable. But when was the last time you could say that about him?
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        RogerC
        15 years, 4 months ago
        Well. I believe in Drog. Good luck then for your wc.
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        Bigo1
        15 years, 4 months ago
        Drog is fixture proof when fit; if Carlo mentions the word malaria today, he is out of my team.
        I was at the bridge last week and he looked so tired and unfit
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Cahyo
15 years, 4 months ago
Guys,

Jaask or Foster this week? I don't trust Bolton's defence atm but i also have Drogba (against BIR) upfront..please help this poor clueless man here 🙂
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1. Katie
  15 years, 4 months ago
  Foster. More saves?
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  1. Cahyo
    15 years, 4 months ago
    This season Foster got 46 saves and Jaask got 37, is it convincing enough u reckon?
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    1. Katie
      15 years, 4 months ago
      Both will concede I reckon. Foster will have more saves I reckon. 🙂
      
      It's up to you though, when all is said and done.
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2. RogerC
  15 years, 4 months ago
  Jaask.
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  1. Cahyo
    15 years, 4 months ago
    RC may i know your reason?
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    1. RogerC
      15 years, 4 months ago
      IMO Brum has higher chance to concede compared to Bolton.
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nik
15 years, 4 months ago
Any thoughts on my team? I've already used my two transfers, but am looking at getting Piquionne and Elmo out (for Elmander and some defender - unfortunately Kolarov is 0.2 too expensive) next GW.

Hahnemann (Foster)
Dann Coleman Vidic
Jarvis Cahill Nani(C) VdV Fabs
Carroll Drogba

Subs: Piquionne Elmo Alcaraz
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1. Katie
  15 years, 4 months ago
  Bench Carroll and play Piquionne. It's what I'm doing.
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  1. Christina.
    15 years, 4 months ago
    Who the f*ck is Alice Malice?
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    1. Katie
      15 years, 4 months ago
      ?
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      1. Christina.
        15 years, 4 months ago
        Are you not living next door to Alice Malice?
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        Katie
        15 years, 4 months ago
        Are you on drugs?
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        Christina.
        15 years, 4 months ago
        No. Smokie.
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        Katie
        15 years, 4 months ago
        South African humour?
        
        Went whizzing over my head I'm afraid.
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        TorresMagic™
        15 years, 4 months ago
        +1
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        Christina.
        15 years, 4 months ago
        Hi TM, at last someone I can chat to. How are things down under?
        
        Still doing a bit of training?
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        TorresMagic™
        15 years, 4 months ago
        Day off training, not here to socialise. Watching abit of cricket, England are doing well. I'll leave you to talk to DGoal when he appears.
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        Christina.
        15 years, 4 months ago
        Oh, ok. Sorrie that i bothered you.
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  2. nik
    15 years, 4 months ago
    Really? Why do you think Piquionne will get more points than Carroll?
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    1. Katie
      15 years, 4 months ago
      Liverpool are in turmoil. West Ham are at least playing with some semblance of confidence and team spirit.
      Only my opinion, you decide for yourself.
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Jinswick
15 years, 4 months ago
Isn't the team news normally out by now??
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1. RogerC
  15 years, 4 months ago
  No. Come back after 9 hours.
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EL TANO
15 years, 4 months ago
Current team:

Bosingwa elmo Coleman (Dann Simpson)
VDV nani fabs malouda (arteta)
drog carroll varney

Got xtra free transfer so I need to make at least one change but I could also make three changes for 4 point hit

Arteta > Albrighton
Simpson > Vidic
Elmo > Kolarov

should I do them all or just Elmo > Kolarov ?
Also, should I bench Arteta or Varney?
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1. Joey Millions
  15 years, 4 months ago
  oops... forgot to hit reply
  
  Arteta. Varney plays the wolves at home.
  
  might as well get arteta out, and elmo while your at i
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I Hart Van Der Vaart
15 years, 4 months ago
Adam - "I am a wee bit sore and stiff in the knee, but I should be OK for Saturday."

Gerrard - "It certainly looks like a significant hamstring injury. He's going to be out for a little while, I'm afraid. I'd imagine it could be three to four weeks."

Brunt - "We know that Chris Brunt picked up a groin injury last night and that really annoys me,"
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1. Joey Millions
  15 years, 4 months ago
  when i heard adam left the field and was clapping after his injury wednesday, i wasn't toooo worried. Thanks VDV!
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Joey Millions
15 years, 4 months ago
Arteta. Varney plays the wolves at home.

might as well get arteta out, and elmo while your at it.
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Nate01
15 years, 4 months ago
hey all just a quick question....

thoughts on which keeper should i play:

1- hart (away v fulham)

or

2- carson (Home v stoke
thanks guys
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1. Joey Millions
  15 years, 4 months ago
  not too sure, but hart is in the zone right now..
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Najoman86
15 years, 4 months ago
Nate01, stick with Hart. Man City have been quite solid defensively
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1. Nate01
  15 years, 4 months ago
  cheers Najoman
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Najoman86
15 years, 4 months ago
Hi All

Thoughts on the following transfers for a 4-point hit?

Drogba ---> Berbatov
Adam ---> Nani

A little concerned at having no Man Utd players in my side, given their next run of 3 game weeks
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1. Joey Millions
  15 years, 4 months ago
  its says you have berba and nani already..?
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  1. TorresMagic™
    15 years, 4 months ago
    Must be the wrong link.
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I Hart Van Der Vaart
15 years, 4 months ago
Am starting with Hart because he'll either play 90 or nothing.
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BoobyZ
15 years, 4 months ago
Thoughts on Arteta + Malouda->Nani + Cahill. Any better options than Cahill out there?
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1. BoobyZ
  15 years, 4 months ago
  Or maybe I should bench Arteta and get in Nani for Malouda.
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  1. Twitter
    15 years, 4 months ago
    I was on here yesterday. Now again, I simply cannot believe how many people here have Arteta.
    
    Mindboggling!
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    1. Mr Smith
      15 years, 4 months ago
      Another one is the number of people bringing in Chelseas remaining defenders, i see Ivanovich is nearing a price rise
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    2. Christina.
      15 years, 4 months ago
      Not as much as the 6% owners of Lampard in FPL. Considering his last game was 26 Aug.
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      1. Mr Smith
        15 years, 4 months ago
        lol, now that is funny!
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    3. BoobyZ
      15 years, 4 months ago
      He seemed to be getting BP's consistently when I bought him in. In hindsight, I feel it was the wrong reason to get him in
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Mr Smith
15 years, 4 months ago
Is Kyriakos too much of a rotational risk to think about bringing in for Elmo? I like the fact that his points per game ratio is quite high but he doesn’t seem to get many games.
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1. Twitter
  15 years, 4 months ago
  He has crossed my mind but Liverpool are so dodgy I gave him a miss. I wouldn't bring him in if I were you.
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Dark_Mata
15 years, 4 months ago
would anyone captain rooney or torres over nani?
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Dark_Mata
15 years, 4 months ago
...and does anyone think Gordon (GK) is a good proposition?
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1. Valar(Keith)
  15 years, 4 months ago
  yup.. pair him up with Krul and you get a keeper playin at home every week(hint)
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rez-rez
15 years, 4 months ago
would do if i knew they would both get 80 minutes on the pitch,
roony will come for the second half and torres i dont know, is he over his problem, he was on the bench for spain.
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1. teddy.
  15 years, 4 months ago
  Torres is fine, he played the second half.
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Dave Bauer
15 years, 4 months ago
Do people think Adam is definitely out? Those comments aren't terribly conclusive.
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1. Dark_Mata
  15 years, 4 months ago
  ha! blackpool playing mind games
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2. Christina.
  15 years, 4 months ago
  Hope not. I need him to score big in my h2h, but it does not look good though.
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3. Syd.
  15 years, 4 months ago
  He has a very good chance of playing
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Syd.
15 years, 4 months ago
My despicable bunch this week are..

foster

colman, konchesky, bosingwa

nani, fabs, vdv, malouda,

berbaflop, carroll, drogba

bench - foley, albrghton, williamson

not too sure whether to play carroll or albrighton???
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1. Twitter
  15 years, 4 months ago
  I'm strongly tempted to get Berbatov in. I'd bench Konchesky and play Foley myself.
  
  The team looks well good IMO.
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  1. Dark_Mata
    15 years, 4 months ago
    not sure i'd play foley away to blackpool over liverpool at home. decent looking team imho
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Murmuring
15 years, 4 months ago
Just like to thank everyone who has helped me with my WC team during the last week. Still got some final decisions to make but I'm pretty happy. Camzy has been especially helpful so cheers for that.
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1. Twitter
  15 years, 4 months ago
  Yes. Where would we be without old Camzy eh!
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Genebeam
15 years, 4 months ago
Does anyone know how the Alex price change came about? He was less than 80% on FPL before the deadline
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1. Twitter
  15 years, 4 months ago
  FPL towers decided to reduce his price.
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  1. TorresMagic™
    15 years, 4 months ago
    % on totalfpl for drops is only a guide. Even I predicted him to drop in my link. I sold him today.
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    1. Genebeam
      15 years, 4 months ago
      Thanks. Missed out on his price appreciation..darn!
      
      Without wanting to dwell on that too much, question now is who is a better replacement fellas - bosingwa or ivanovic?
      
      Taking into consideration the points they can deliver for you vs their price
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P-a-H
15 years, 4 months ago
Hi,

What 2 do I play this weekend?

Arteta - due a goal or 2
VDV - Darby, could score a couple
Nolan - On form, consistent.

Please Please Please Help.
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1. Murmuring
  15 years, 4 months ago
  Due a goal is always a dangerous statement. I saw Arteta's first half against Arsenal last week and if he plays that way (deep, never shooting, never anywhere near a goal) he is no more likely to score than Jagielka.
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  1. P-a-H
    15 years, 4 months ago
    VDV and Nolan it is. Thanks!!
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yes
15 years, 4 months ago
Is it worth a four point hit to bring in Gordon for Mignolet or should I just play Robinson?
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1. Murmuring
  15 years, 4 months ago
  I'd say play Robinson but then I never change goalkeepers except during Wild Cards.
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  1. Murmuring
    15 years, 4 months ago
    And also why do you think Gordon at home to Everton is so much better than Robinson at home to Villa. I can't see the difference and thus no need for urgency.
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Dave Bauer
15 years, 4 months ago
Elmo and Piquionne OUT, Odemwingie and Vidic IN

or

Piquionne OUT, Elmander IN and save one of my transfers?

Any suggestions?
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1. greghammer95
  15 years, 4 months ago
  I am doing number 2, but am also doing Elmo -> Kolarov.
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  1. Dave Bauer
    15 years, 4 months ago
    I'm not sold on Kolarov at all, but cheers.
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2. Murmuring
  15 years, 4 months ago
  Depends on what you bought Elmo for and how keen you are not to lose money. If you bought him at 4.5, he can drop 0.1 and you still make 0.3 profit on him. How good or bad is the rest of your defence? Do you maybe want to sit on Elmo a little longer just in case he plays?
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  1. Dave Bauer
    15 years, 4 months ago
    I don't want to get bogged down with values, I'll only lose a little.
    
    But my defence is pretty poor so upgrading it would be very welcome.
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    1. Twitter
      15 years, 4 months ago
      What is a poor defence?
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      1. Dave Bauer
        15 years, 4 months ago
        Elmo, Coleman, Jose Enrique, Shawcross, Alcaraz.
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        Twitter
        15 years, 4 months ago
        OK.
        My defence is poor then. 🙂
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        Dave Bauer
        15 years, 4 months ago
        Lol good point, perhaps it just looks poor with this week's games!
        
        You seem to be doing very well with a similar line-up!
        
        May I ask what you're doing about Elmo?
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        Twitter
        15 years, 4 months ago
        Keeping him unless and until it becomes clear he is no longer in Bruces' plans.
        I think he is.
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        Dave Bauer
        15 years, 4 months ago
        I just can't see Brucey changing the team after last week's showing.
        Thanks to you both for the advice!
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        Murmuring
        15 years, 4 months ago
        Yes, that's tricky. The only one at home is not definite of his place. However, getting rid of him means that you still have the same problem with the rest all playing away.
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    2. Murmuring
      15 years, 4 months ago
      But is it imperative to do it now? Or can it wait a week?
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      1. Dave Bauer
        15 years, 4 months ago
        Not imperative maybe, but I'm keen to get rid of Elmo, partly because I don't know whetherto play him or not or how much pitch time he's going to get.
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        Murmuring
        15 years, 4 months ago
        If he is playing, you play him. Simple as that. However, his place is in doubt it seems.
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        Dave Bauer
        15 years, 4 months ago
        Well yes I understand that, but we're not going to know for sure so putting him in risks a 1-pointer like last week.
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        Murmuring
        15 years, 4 months ago
        True but keeping him gives you an idea of what Bruce is planning to do. If Elmo plays, you'd want him right? We just can't know if he will play until the match on Monday.
        
        To be fair, I'm getting rid of him but I'm wild carding and I don't want too many risky players (keeping Coleman and bringing in Kolarov). If I wasn't wild carding, I'd be playing the wait and see game with Elmo.
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