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Senesi	BOU	4.9m	108.8%	Very Likely
Mac Allister	LIV	6.2m	99.5%	Maybe
Ekitiké	LIV	9.1m	93.8%	Maybe
A.Becker	LIV	5.4m	92.2%	Unlikely
Anderson	NFO	5.4m	80.5%	Unlikely
B.Fernandes	MUN	10.0m	81.4%	Unlikely
Mainoo	MUN	4.6m	87.0%	Unlikely
Casemiro	MUN	5.6m	81.0%	Unlikely
Ballard	SUN	4.6m	78.0%	Unlikely
Gakpo	LIV	7.3m	78.4%	Unlikely
Schade	BRE	6.9m	71.2%	Unlikely
Szoboszlai	LIV	6.9m	67.4%	Unlikely
Gravenberch	LIV	5.5m	71.6%	Unlikely
Diouf	WHU	4.0m	67.1%	Unlikely
Šeško	MUN	7.3m	64.9%	Unlikely
Stach	LEE	4.7m	65.6%	Unlikely
Aït-Nouri	MCI	5.7m	63.8%	Unlikely
Mitchell	CRY	5.0m	61.4%	Unlikely
Wan-Bissaka	WHU	4.1m	59.1%	Unlikely
Van den Berg	BRE	4.5m	57.3%	Unlikely
Gordon	NEW	7.2m	55.9%	Unlikely
Barry	EVE	5.7m	57.2%	Unlikely
Alderete	SUN	4.1m	55.1%	Unlikely
Garner	EVE	5.2m	55.9%	Unlikely
J.Timber	ARS	6.3m	49.1%	Unlikely
Lammens	MUN	5.0m	54.8%	Unlikely
Petrović	BOU	4.5m	52.3%	Unlikely
Kelleher	BRE	4.7m	48.4%	Unlikely
Gibbs-White	NFO	7.3m	48.9%	Unlikely
Richards	CRY	4.4m	52.3%	Unlikely
Aaronson	LEE	5.4m	52.5%	Unlikely
Kroupi.Jr	BOU	4.7m	52.7%	Unlikely
Justin	LEE	3.9m	52.1%	Unlikely
Adli	BOU	5.4m	48.3%	Unlikely
Amad	MUN	6.2m	47.1%	Unlikely
Kayode	BRE	4.5m	45.8%	Unlikely
Tavernier	BOU	5.3m	45.1%	Unlikely
Igor Jesus	NFO	5.8m	45.4%	Unlikely
Henderson	CRY	5.0m	41.4%	Unlikely
Martinez	MUN	4.8m	44.8%	Unlikely

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Trésor	BUR	4.4m	99.5%	Maybe
Roberts	BUR	4.4m	98.2%	Maybe
Wood	NFO	7.2m	97.7%	Maybe
Byram	LEE	3.8m	93.0%	Unlikely
Carvalho	BRE	4.7m	93.0%	Unlikely
Trossard	ARS	6.7m	88.5%	Unlikely
Lucca	NFO	5.5m	92.1%	Unlikely
Perri	LEE	4.5m	90.6%	Unlikely
Tchaouna	BUR	4.9m	90.4%	Unlikely
D.Leon	MUN	4.2m	89.5%	Unlikely
Fredricson	MUN	3.8m	88.9%	Unlikely
Gnonto	LEE	5.2m	88.9%	Unlikely
Poveda	SUN	4.8m	91.3%	Unlikely
Arrizabalaga	ARS	4.1m	87.3%	Unlikely
Enzo	CHE	6.7m	83.7%	Unlikely
Soler	BOU	4.0m	84.1%	Unlikely
Heaton	MUN	3.9m	82.2%	Unlikely
Gallagher	TOT	5.3m	71.8%	Unlikely
J.Palhinha	TOT	5.5m	80.2%	Unlikely
Lewis-Skelly	ARS	5.1m	79.7%	Unlikely
Benitez	CRY	4.0m	80.2%	Unlikely
Sánchez	CHE	4.9m	78.3%	Unlikely
Pope	NEW	5.1m	77.1%	Unlikely
Foden	MCI	8.1m	74.3%	Unlikely
Clarke	ARS	3.8m	76.2%	Unlikely
Isak	LIV	10.3m	74.8%	Unlikely
Weiss	BUR	4.3m	73.3%	Unlikely
Verbruggen	BHA	4.5m	72.4%	Unlikely
Gvardiol	MCI	5.9m	71.2%	Unlikely
Milenković	NFO	5.1m	70.4%	Unlikely
Roefs	SUN	4.9m	64.4%	Unlikely
Bruun Larsen	BUR	5.3m	69.9%	Unlikely
Burrowes	AVL	4.4m	70.2%	Unlikely
Digne	AVL	4.5m	67.2%	Unlikely
Isidor	SUN	5.1m	66.2%	Unlikely
Webster	BHA	4.4m	66.3%	Unlikely
Tarkowski	EVE	5.7m	67.9%	Unlikely
Ramsay	LIV	3.8m	66.0%	Unlikely
Martinez	AVL	5.1m	63.3%	Unlikely

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No Change	Hill	BOU	A, £
No Change	O’Reilly	MCI	A, Inj, OoP
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No Change	Semenyo	MCI	A
No Change	Wilson	FUL	A, Vs, Inj
No Change	Dango Ouattara	BRE	B, Vs
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No Change	Ismaila Sarr	CRY	C
No Change	Rice	ARS	B, Inj
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No Change	Anderson	NFO	B, £
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No Change	Haaland	MCI	A
No Change	Thiago	BRE	B, Vs
No Change	Ekitiké	LIV	B, Vs
No Change	Bowen	WHU	B
Up	Calvert-Lewin	LEE	C
No Change	Kroupi	BOU	C, Rest, £

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[sbu_large_image] Team News

17 December 2010 252 comments

Mark

Carlo Ancelotti throws Frank Lampard back into the fray for the visit of United, while Alex Ferguson will be without the experience of Paul Scholes as he misses the trip to the Bridge. Rafael van der Vaart is back in contention after looking “sharp” in training all week as Spurs prepare for their snow-threatened trip to the Seaside.

West Brom look set to be without Peter Odemwingie for the local derby clash with Wolves – Somen Tchoyi could start up front as a result. Wolves continue to be ravaged by injuries and right now the likes of Kevin Doyle and Matt Jarvis remain doubts, while Mick McCarthy’s back four looks makeshift at best. Wigan are hit by injuries and suspensions as they wait on the visit of Villa who themselves are reported to have concerns over the fitness of Ashley Young – a possible four-week absence is being reported today.

Roy Hodgson continues to ponder whether to throw Steven Gerrard in against Fulham, although hints that his skipper will make a return. His former club Fulham in opposition travel to Anfield without Mousa Dembele as they strive to improve a dismal run of goalscoring form.

All the very latest team news tittle-tattle is being rounded up and presented to you on our Team News page. Keep an eye on our Twitter feed for the fresh stuff as it breaks.

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gatzi
15 years, 2 months ago
Marc Albrighton is my love child
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1. Something Clever
  15 years, 2 months ago
  Tevez is my half brother. My mother is Cilla Black and my father is Blanca from street fighter.
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  1. Damo.
    15 years, 2 months ago
    Did they name you Adonis
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    1. Something Clever
      15 years, 2 months ago
      No, they named me Peter Beardsley.
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Dave Boozle
15 years, 2 months ago
Hi Mark, shame no podcast. Totts are away to Blackpool, not (h) as per the weekend team news.
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1. Granville
  15 years, 2 months ago
  Cheers pal. Xmas podcast next week. It tough doing them any more frequently than fortnightly.
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  1. Soop
    15 years, 2 months ago
    Do it in the pub then, 2 birds, one stone etc.
    
    Might make it even better.
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Dave Boozle
15 years, 2 months ago
I respectfully disagree with Torres as top of the Watchlist for strikers: 1 - there's 4 games in quick succession. Because of his injury I reckon he'll start two of those. 2 - blackpool away will probably be off and 3 - he's off form. A fired-up Tevez for me!
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1. Something Clever
  15 years, 2 months ago
  Agreed. Will Balotelli play?
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  1. Top 210 Club
    15 years, 2 months ago
    Not a snow flakes chance in hell that Balotelli will start. What him walk off after 52 mins straight down tunnel after he didnt celebrate their goal...
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    1. Something Clever
      15 years, 2 months ago
      Well that's me f**ked then. But Doesn't Mancini seem to play ungrateful pre-Madonna's though?
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      1. Top 210 Club
        15 years, 2 months ago
        Yeah but I've been saying how Balotelli is Mancini's fav son. Stick with him for a while. Hope he starts but after what happened last week and what the commentators said, I took him out of my team straight after he walked off.
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        Top 210 Club
        15 years, 2 months ago
        Arg I mean that I stuck with him for a while. But I really dont see Balotelli starting now.
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      2. Ninjaa
        15 years, 2 months ago
        yeah i think he'll start the spoilt pr~ck,
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bossa
15 years, 2 months ago
Foster(Al Habsi)
Givet, Vidic, Dann(Foley, Jagielka)
Cahill, Nzogbia, Bale, Nani(Lee)
Tevez, Drogba, Carroll

0.2 in the bank and 1 free transfer? What do you guys think stay or use up my transfer?
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1. @ImpressiveTackl
  15 years, 2 months ago
  Stick. Bank your freebie.
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Jimjam
15 years, 2 months ago
Not sure what formation to go with this week, and who to captain.

My team is:

Foster, Al Habsi
Vidic, Baines, Onuoha, Jagielka, Foley
Nani, Nasri, Arshavin, Van der Vaart, Brunt
Tevez, Elmander, Carroll.

Can't decide whether to go for:

A) 3-5-2 with Elmander on the bench
B) 3-4-3 with Arshavin on the bench

What do you reckon?

And as for captain, I'm torn at the moment. Thinking Carroll or Nasri..
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1. Ninjaa
  15 years, 2 months ago
  I'd captain Tevez, if he plays he'll be right up for it. if he dont you'll have form or value to take over.
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2. @ImpressiveTackl
  15 years, 2 months ago
  Option A. 3-5-2 with Elmander on the bench.
  
  And if it's between Nasri and Carroll for captain, pick Nasri.
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  1. Top 210 Club
    15 years, 2 months ago
    Why would you bench Elmander against a frail Sunderland Def when he scores most of his goals away from home?!
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    1. J0E
      15 years, 2 months ago
      I'm another benching Elmander, because out of Nani, Nasri, Brunt, Nzog, Drog, Tevez and Bale he is the obvious choice to bench. And is Sunderland's defence that frail? Cattermole in front of it breaking up play, Mensah's pretty good, Onouha is a good CB as well as RB.
      
      If you can give me a convincing argument for benching another one of those I'll gladly bring Elmander back in.
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      1. J0E
        15 years, 2 months ago
        If I was jimmyfowler I would also bench Elmander. I'm not convinced that Elmander scoring away a lot awhile ago is a good enough reason on its own.
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        J0E
        15 years, 2 months ago
        In fact Elmander last scored away on Nov 13 against Wolves. To put that in perspective I could score against Wolves. And his major away pts haul was back in August, who I could also score against...drunk...during a three legged charity run...blindfolded. Elmander is now more home pts magnet I'd say.
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        Ninjaa
        15 years, 2 months ago
        i personally think that kevin davies is a better buy than elmander, he gets BP consistantly and seems to score/assist more consistantly
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        J0E
        15 years, 2 months ago
        As an Elmander owner I'm inclined to agree with you Jamanda.
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Connor's Calling
15 years, 2 months ago
anyone got any other view on whether to play Nani or YaYa?
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1. Ninjaa
  15 years, 2 months ago
  why not both?
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2. Something Clever
  15 years, 2 months ago
  Yeah i'd say play them both. They're both good enough to have an impact against any side.
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  1. @ImpressiveTackl
    15 years, 2 months ago
    Both but if stuck I'd go Yaya.
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Ninjaa
15 years, 2 months ago
Is bringing in Torres and captaining him for this gameweek well worth the gamble?
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1. themec
  15 years, 2 months ago
  Yes.
  
  a) Liverpool have a good home record
  b) Fulham are gash
  c) Gerrard might return
  d) Not many other obvious choices
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2. Grimmaldi - Send in the Clo…
  15 years, 2 months ago
  With his home record and Fulham's away record he's not a bad option.
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ntownsend82
15 years, 2 months ago
Is there any news on Elmohammdy?

Got Balotelli > maybe Pav or save the transfer...
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1. tosey
  15 years, 2 months ago
  likely to start RB
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js8848
15 years, 2 months ago
Fabianski (Carson)
Dann Kolarov Konchesky (Jara, Coleman)
Nani Malouda Nasri Brunt Pedersen
Drogba Elmander Carroll

I have 2 free transfers. What would you do?

I was thinking:

Fabianski > Robinson
Elmander > Torres/Tevez
(and next week: Dann to Rafeal and Malouda to VdV)

And who would you leave out? Cheers
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tosey
15 years, 2 months ago
gameweek 18 2010/2011 season will be known as the GyanWeek

you heard it here first
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1. gatzi
  15 years, 2 months ago
  More like gyyyaaaannnnnn
  
  When you get annoyed how bad he does
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  1. tosey
    15 years, 2 months ago
    4 starts and 13,6,8,6 scored and that includes spurs n chelsea away
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    1. gatzi
      15 years, 2 months ago
      Your evidence is conclusive 😛
      
      I see what you mean, you go girl
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      1. tosey
        15 years, 2 months ago
        captain for me! it was either him or glen johnson and every1 said i was mad for johnson so reconsidered!
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        gatzi
        15 years, 2 months ago
        I think I saw you say Johnson is due the points. I have been watchibng him and I agree. His dribbles around the box and crossing will bag him an assist or even more likely a goal just now.
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        tosey
        15 years, 2 months ago
        thats my thinkin, i really wana captain him but ill look a bit of a dick if he just gets 2pts!
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2. PlayPercentage
  15 years, 2 months ago
  Will he start the game?
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  1. gatzi
    15 years, 2 months ago
    Aha - good quesytion
    
    I think he will
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  2. tosey
    15 years, 2 months ago
    he only didnt start sat cuz of injured toe, bruce said hes fit now and welbeck n bent havent scored in the last 2 so im 99% sure he will
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Perthite
15 years, 2 months ago
My team:

Foster (Krul)
Kolarov Kyrgiakos Coleman (Dann,Simpson)
Nani Bale Nasri(c) Fabregas (N’Zogbia)
Carroll, Tevez, Elmander
(1 trade, 4.8m in bank)

I was going to Dann->Vidic
and then possibly next week either Nasri or Bale->VDV

Any disagreement, suggestions, etc. would be welcomed!
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5678
15 years, 2 months ago
Anyone else thinking VDV back in for Cahill?
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1. tosey
  15 years, 2 months ago
  i have both but wouldnt do that transfer if i just had cahill!
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  1. 5678
    15 years, 2 months ago
    How come?
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    1. tosey
      15 years, 2 months ago
      nice fixtures next 2 weeks
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2. Grimmaldi - Send in the Clo…
  15 years, 2 months ago
  I wouldn't, while this gw isn't great for him the ones before he goes to the Asian cup look like games you'll certainly want him for.
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Jonas Thern
15 years, 2 months ago
My masterplan... Drogba and Davies OUT, Torres and Bent IN in the next two gameweeks.

Do you recommend:
Drogba --> Torres
or
Davies --> Torres this week?
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1. GREENDREAMS11
  15 years, 2 months ago
  keep drogba this week to see how he goes with lamps back in the team. could make a big difference.
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Valar(Keith)
15 years, 2 months ago
lookin at my team..
Coleman to Konchesky..
Yay or nay.. 2 free transfers.. will have to bench jarvis ivanovic and vidic though
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Dave Bauer
15 years, 2 months ago
Would it be completely mental to captain Tevez?
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1. Grimmaldi - Send in the Clo…
  15 years, 2 months ago
  Not at all, he seemingly thrives off this type of attention and if he's not played there's always your vice captain.
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  1. GREENDREAMS11
    15 years, 2 months ago
    i agree, tevez is class and if available he wont be left out. i cant see it given where city are in the league.
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2. 5678
  15 years, 2 months ago
  As long as you're happy with your second captain, it seems fine.
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Something Clever
15 years, 2 months ago
lookin at my team... i'd think fu*k me i have shit team
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$hahriyar
15 years, 2 months ago
I've sold A. Cole and playing Nani!!! Hope this decision wasn't influenced by bias 🙁
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The Wizard of Ozil
15 years, 2 months ago
team look alright??

Foster (Krul)
Boateng-Kyrgiakos-Stareman (Simpson,Coleman)
Nani-N'Zog-Nasri(C)-Bale (Barton)
Drogba-Tevez-Torres

not sure which 3 til start at the back
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CPG
15 years, 2 months ago
who to play out of coleman and williamson? coleman offers attacking potential but i have kolarov so i hope everton doesnt score and i'm gonna captain tevez.

williamson is up against birmingham.

and also, foster or carson? i have carroll and expecting him to score. while carson has wolves at home.
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1. Top 210 Club
  15 years, 2 months ago
  Hibbert is back, confirmed by Moyes. So Coleman won't start.
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  1. CPG
    15 years, 2 months ago
    not really sure about everton's team. is it true that Hibbert will replace Coleman?
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  2. J0E
    15 years, 2 months ago
    I'm sorry I'm not picking on you Jono. But that doesn't make sense. Hibbert plays rb, Coleman while listed as a defender is playing on the right hand of midfield. Hibbert coming back will have no affect on Coleman's place.
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  3. gatzi
    15 years, 2 months ago
    Mmmmm
    
    Hibbert replaces Neville who will move to midfield...? :s
    
    Arteta and Neville play MC, so right mid is still up for grabs?
    
    Unless anichebe is preferred but Coleman been doing well so far
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    1. CPG
      15 years, 2 months ago
      thanks for the info guys. so if coleman starts, should i play him over williamson?
      and would you play carson over foster?
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      1. J0E
        15 years, 2 months ago
        Foster over Carson...just look at the pts and form difference. WB always concede.
        
        Coleman over williamson...Coleman has an assist potential. Man City are not exactly free scoring at home either.
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      2. gatzi
        15 years, 2 months ago
        I would play Coleman over Williamson
        
        The other is up to you 🙂
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$hahriyar
15 years, 2 months ago
Team for the weekend guys(4 pt hit). Tell me what you think.

Krul

Samba, Kyrgi, Dann

Brunt, Nani, Bale, Nasri

Tevez, Torres, Carroll

Bench= Coleman, Jarvis, Stearman
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1. BobB
  15 years, 2 months ago
  Pretty good - similar to mine, though I have Foster in goal, Onaoha instead of Dann in defence, Pedersen instead of Bale in midfield and Bent instead of Carroll up front.
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  1. $hahriyar
    15 years, 2 months ago
    You've a better team then 🙂 . Any thoughts on captaincy?
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    1. BobB
      15 years, 2 months ago
      It's a complete lottery this week. For some reason, just because it's his turn, I'm going Torres. But Tevez and Nasri have claims...
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      1. $hahriyar
        15 years, 2 months ago
        I am leaning towards Tevez atm but who knows Mancini may do a u-turn or something. then I'm f'ked.
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    2. mahone24
      15 years, 2 months ago
      My friend in the last three weeks has sold Etherington followed by Odemwingie followed by Nolan and each of them has scored 8+ each week he sold them. This week he sold Torres and I'm alarmingly tempted to buy him and captain him based on this logic
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      1. $hahriyar
        15 years, 2 months ago
        I think he is just on one of those runs...
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Murmuring
15 years, 2 months ago
I have two free transfers but no idea what to do. The obvious thing would be to replace Dunn but he is at home to West Ham. Long term I want Van der Vaart but he and his match are doubtful I think. Anyone help? And no, I don't want to replace Ferguson. He is my bench fodder.

Anyone help?
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1. mahone24
  15 years, 2 months ago
  Ive got Dunn and I'm going to play him and hope but also want to get in VdV as soon as possible. Might be worth sitting on it until tomo morning when more is known about the Spurs game i guess. Ive got Gyan too so hoping that a/ he starts and b/ he scores
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2. Camzy
  15 years, 2 months ago
  You know, there's really not that much I think you can do.
  
  I changed my mind about the bench fodder tactic after seeing the number of postponed matches, injuries and suspensions. I think it's time to adapt and to have 8 good point scoring offensive players. Yaya Toure or Brunt aren't bad shouts. Remember we're just trying to hold on until January, and by then, we'll have another wildcard to work with.
  
  It's also important to realize that you probably won't be getting Lampard, Gerrard or Fabregas over the Christmas period, so using more funds on supporting players won't come back to hurt you.
  
  Lampard is unfit and playing deep. Gerrard looks a decent prospect, but he's not playing just yet, and Fabregas just isn't the same. 65% pass completion last week does not bode well.
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Lanley Staurel
15 years, 2 months ago
Any news on whether any games might be postoned? As an exiled northerner living in the south Im too used to the tropical climate now and have lost track on whats happening up north.
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Camzy
15 years, 2 months ago
I have an amazing team on paper this week, and for the first time in weeks, I have a selection dilemma.

I've benched Carroll twice this season, and been burned for 6 points once. But playing him over any of my other players just seems really foolish.

Team for this week.

Foster

Cole, Kolarov, Kyrgiakos

Nani, Van Der Vaart, Nasri, N'Zogbia, Pedersen

Drogba, Tevez (c)

(Krul, Carroll, Jara, Ferdinand)
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1. CPG
  15 years, 2 months ago
  i would bench drogba and play carroll. but that's because i don't believe in him anymore :/ carroll is the closest to fixture-proof.
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2. 5678
  15 years, 2 months ago
  I'm actually tempted to bench Drogba. Bad move given high ownership percentage?
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  1. Johnny Unitas
    15 years, 2 months ago
    ballsy move which could pay off, but unlikely, put the Drog in the Droghouse at your peril!
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    1. Team Hayemaker
      15 years, 2 months ago
      I would dump Nani for Carol. Play Drogba.
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  2. Camzy
    15 years, 2 months ago
    Yeah, I'm tempted to bench Drogba too, but I just feel like Newcastle blow hot and cold, and I have a feeling that Carroll won't be able to bludger his way through Birmingham's decent defense/Ben Foster. It's an away game as well, Pardew's first, and I can see this being a 1 or 2 nil win to the Brum.
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    1. Be
      15 years, 2 months ago
      Can`t see how you can bench that much money, Id sooner get rid and did.
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3. Murmuring
  15 years, 2 months ago
  Ditched your bench fodder then Camzy? Can't say I blame you. I'm doing the same for the Christmas period.
  
  I'd say you've got it spot on. It's a risk but so is benching any other player from your front 8. And if VdV isn't back, you've got a top replacement coming in for him.
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  1. Camzy
    15 years, 2 months ago
    Yeah, see my post above.
    
    You've got to be adaptable, and now's when the sh*t hits the fan, so the more players you can trust to return decent point hauls the better!
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    1. Murmuring
      15 years, 2 months ago
      In that case and given the doubts, I might just transfer Torres in for Gyan and Van der Vaart for Ferguson. I wanted to keep Gyan but I'm worried that he will start on the bench again and I can't take that risk. As you say, there's no point in getting the expensive players at the moment.
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      1. Camzy
        15 years, 2 months ago
        Do it.
        
        Should pay off.
        
        Torres especially is a good choice on paper.
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js8848
15 years, 2 months ago
Which of my front 8 would you leave out?

Nani Nasri Malouda Brunt Pedersen
Drogba Elmander Carroll

I also have 2 free transfers - and I'm tempted to use one of them to switch Elmander to Torres/Tevez. Good idea?
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1. Johnny Unitas
  15 years, 2 months ago
  Elmander
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  1. Johnny Unitas
    15 years, 2 months ago
    not a bad move but then you would be benching Carroll. But you dont want to waste a freebie either I suppose, clean up your defence maybe?
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2. dierstraights
  15 years, 2 months ago
  Elmander
  Yes, great idea
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  1. js8848
    15 years, 2 months ago
    So if I replace Elmander who would you bench then?
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    1. dierstraights
      15 years, 2 months ago
      personally i'd bench carroll in that case
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dierstraights
15 years, 2 months ago
my team for the weekend below. got 1 free transfer. am thinking maybe VDS-> Reina

VDS,
Baines, Vidic, Givet
Brunt, Dunn, Nzog, Nani
Tevez, Drogba, Defoe
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1. dierstraights
  15 years, 2 months ago
  subs: krul, jara, jarvis, foley
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  1. mahone24
    15 years, 2 months ago
    I was going to change Krul last week but feel with keepers at the moment its much for muchness given the proximity of the WC but the move itself is good. What do you reckon the odds are of Dunn starting this week and playing beyond 60 mins?
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2. tosey
  15 years, 2 months ago
  reina is playable every week until gwk25 thats why i went for him this week
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Team Hayemaker
15 years, 2 months ago
On my WC and unsure whether to go with Bale or VdV?
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1. dierstraights
  15 years, 2 months ago
  vdv
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  1. Johnny Unitas
    15 years, 2 months ago
    Dunn to play this weekend?
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    1. dierstraights
      15 years, 2 months ago
      i think he will. i'm playing him in my 11. i might even captain him
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      1. mahone24
        15 years, 2 months ago
        Ignore my question as its just been answered! Dunn is the only player in fantasy who has never let me down as captain strangely enough
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  2. Team Hayemaker
    15 years, 2 months ago
    thing is if he doesnt play I still have Konchesky coming in. Just dont want a one-point cameo.
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2. $hahriyar
  15 years, 2 months ago
  Why are you using it now though? had a few more weeks to go for the winter Wc you cud've saved this for later.
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  1. Team Hayemaker
    15 years, 2 months ago
    i know but it will set me up for a good run through Christmas hopefully. I wasnted to make several subs as well.
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Gunner win the premiership …
15 years, 2 months ago
who to bench from

nani,cahill,carrol, at the mo nani is on bench

team is
foster
elmo,alcaraz,jara
mgp,brunt,nasri,cahill
carrol,drogba,tevez

any suggestions
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1. gatzi
  15 years, 2 months ago
  I would do Cahill but it's a very tough choice
  
  Carroll is Mr Consistent so I wouldn't drop him. Cahill never scores big but gets alot of 5-9 pointers
  
  Nani could produce big but he's away at Chelsea (the hardest place about :)) <-- well maybe not
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2. J0E
  15 years, 2 months ago
  Do not bench Nani. He is fixture proof. You have a great mid and forward line so it is a really tough call, but I would start with the principle that Nani is in your team and work back from there.
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  1. Gunner win the premiership …
    15 years, 2 months ago
    Thanks for advice jonty, appreciated
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    1. J0E
      15 years, 2 months ago
      I think Cahill is the likely candidate for the bench as well. He may get 8-9 tops, but Nani could get anything.
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      1. Gunner win the premiership …
        15 years, 2 months ago
        Such a dilemma this week, hope i dont live to regret cahill being on bench lol.
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Luke
15 years, 2 months ago
VDV for Lee & Barton for Henderson this week, good moves?

Or should I transfer out Sagna? (options)
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1. gatzi
  15 years, 2 months ago
  Who is this Henderson you speak of? 😛
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2. Lozza
  15 years, 2 months ago
  I don't think Van der Vaart will start, and the Barton to Henderson move is much of a muchness.
  
  It'd be helpful to link your team, just so then people can give you better advice, bearing in mind money in the bank etc.
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  1. Luke
    15 years, 2 months ago
    Krul-Robinson
    Kolarov-Sagna-Cashley-Coleman-Konchesky
    Nani-Albrighton-Cahill-Henderson-Lee
    Rooney-Torres-Carroll
    
    That's my team, with 2.2 in the bank and 2 free transfers 🙂
    
    And I meant taking out Lee & Jordan Henderson (Sunderland) for VDV & Barton.
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    1. Lozza
      15 years, 2 months ago
      Sagna to Bardsley could be a good move.
      
      Sunderland have got some good fixtures coming up so I don't think taking out Henderson is a priority yet. I'd look at taking out one or two of Sagna, Albrighton or Lee.
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3. Screaming Midget
  15 years, 2 months ago
  I think you can get better than Hendersen. And VDV is almost back.
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4. Screaming Midget
  15 years, 2 months ago
  Pedersen/Kuyt would be better midfield options. Brunt too, but he's on 4 yellows.
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Johnny Unitas
15 years, 2 months ago
I think Cole will have Nani is his back pocket this weekend, until the 67th minute when Nani cuts inside and unleashes a rocket to the top right hand corner of Park's head, which will then fly off Rooney's ass into the goal. Sweet. Park assist? Nani assist? YOU DECOIDE!
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1. $hahriyar
  15 years, 2 months ago
  I won't give a rat's ass about the assist as long as that happens and we win 😀
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2. Soop
  15 years, 2 months ago
  It will barely graze Rooney's ass, (which by the way, will have no business being that high in the air), and no significant deflection means Park Goal, Nani assist, Rooney Ass.
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3. Manif
  15 years, 2 months ago
  Park assist, of course.
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  1. gatzi
    15 years, 2 months ago
    I emailed FPL and they said no
    
    Bale gets the assist
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    1. Soop
      15 years, 2 months ago
      +1
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    2. Johnny Unitas
      15 years, 2 months ago
      Eagles 3 BP's
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    3. Manif
      15 years, 2 months ago
      Ha ha ha, makes sense
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      1. Manif
        15 years, 2 months ago
        Are some people still pissed Nani didn't get the assist when the ball went an-whole-other way than Nani intended, reaching Park?
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        $hahriyar
        15 years, 2 months ago
        Not me. I had him as captain!
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Eddy
15 years, 2 months ago
Foster Hahnemann
ShawX Vidic Kolarov Enrique Konchesky
Nani Cahill Nasri N'Zogbia Etherington
Drogba Carroll Balotelli

Any ideas? Got 2 frees.

Cheers
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