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14 January 2011 1145 comments
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This weekend could see a swarm of new January Transfer Window recruits make their debuts. The most tantalising prospect is arguably Manchester City’s new towering target man, Edin Dzeko, who looks set to feature heavily against Wolves. Other new signings include Roque Santa Cruz’s return to Blackburn, Wayne Bridge looking to bolster West Ham’s backline, Tottenham’s forgotten man David Bentley striving to revive his career at Birmingham, while Steve Sidwell is in a comparable position as he prepares for his Fulham debut.

Elsehwere, Andy Carroll has been ruled out of Sunday’s derby with Sunderland leaving Leon Best and Shola Ameobi to fight it out for a place in the Newcastle attack. Manchester United look set to welcome back Wayne Rooney, Nemanja Vidic and Edwin Van Der Sar as they take on a Beckham-less Tottenham side, who have announced Gareth Bale as match fit. Wojciech Szczesny will start at West Ham for Arsenal after Lukasz Fabianski was ruled out of Saturday’s game. David Silva is still touch and go for Manchester City and will find out later today if he will make their squad.

All the latest, breaking reports are available on our fresh and up-to-date Team News page. Tweets are also constantly flying in, so keep an eye on those too.

johnfinlay John swears he'll deliver unbiased Fantasy Premier League tips and news...until Leeds get promoted.

  1. 4vets
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 1 month ago

    Damn... I just noticed my captain Tevez is leading the FFS pool.

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    1. Viper
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 1 month ago

      Im goona put a slight doubt in your head...maybe

      Almost all of tevez' big scores have come away from home (except against pool) and wolves have sprung a couple of surprises against the bigger teams (liv' chelsea and indeed city) Will dzecko push tevez out wider or deeper?

      Any doubts now?.... no didn't think so!

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      1. si
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 1 month ago

        Always my concern with Tevez. Will be 1-0 or 6-0. He may run riot and has already collected some bonus so I think he is the safest bet this week.

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  2. njfsdkffslkf
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 1 month ago

    Set up for the Week.

    Think will do alright. What we think?

    Gordon,
    Rafeal, Coleman, Kolarov,
    Nani, VDV,Nasri,Adam,Nzogbia,
    Tevez, Drogba(c),

    Subs: Foster,Berbatov,Simpson, Konchesky

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    1. Nailer
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 1 month ago

      I have

      Foster
      Rafael, Coleman, Jara
      Nani, VdV, Adam, Cesc, Barton
      Tevez (c), Drogba

      Subs: Gordon, Carroll, Salcido, Konchesky.

      So quite similar teams.
      I would play Foster over Gordon though, and captain Tevez over Drogba.

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      1. njfsdkffslkf
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 1 month ago

        Birmingham are missing defenders and Newcastle are missing Strikers

        Has to be Gordon on Paper

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        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          15 years, 1 month ago

          I would play Konchesky ahead of Kolarov ...

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          1. njfsdkffslkf
            • 16 Years
            15 years, 1 month ago

            Same difference 😉

            0 points 0 minutes

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            1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 16 Years
              15 years, 1 month ago

              True dat ... 😀

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              1. si
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 16 Years
                15 years, 1 month ago

                I had Drog(c) all week but now convinced Tev is the right choice. Confident he will keep pens?

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        2. trevjohnston
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          15 years, 1 month ago

          DB you're team is ridiculously similar to mine. i transferred in hangeland for konch last night, before his price rise. having a couple of dilemmas - foster or gordon to start and whether to start rafael or not?

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    2. Declan
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 1 month ago

      Tevez(C)

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    3. MAD
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 1 month ago

      Looks good.

      45pts

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    4. thehodge
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 1 month ago

      drogba isn't a cert to play.

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    5. applebonkers
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      • 16 Years
      15 years, 1 month ago

      looks good so it will get about 35 points 😀
      i've got berbs on the bench too, not overly happy about it as he can nonchalently score agaisnt anyone but also really not worried about it

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  3. thehodge
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 1 month ago

    Foster Hart
    Coleman Hangeland Djourou Evatt Rafael
    Vdv Nani Adam Fabs Nasri
    Dzeko Dj Tevez
    Racking my brains on who to drop?
    Thoughts?

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    1. njfsdkffslkf
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 1 month ago

      Evatt, Djourou/Dzeko, DJ

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  4. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 1 month ago

    Evening, In Like Flynn - how's it going? 🙂

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 1 month ago

      What happened there? Has the moderator got the red pencil erect again? 😯

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  5. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 1 month ago

    Quick Poll, first to 5 I'll go with....

    a) Adam & Drogba
    b) Lampard & DJ Campbell

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    1. Eddy
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 1 month ago

      A

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    2. SuperFrankieLampard
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 1 month ago

      B

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    3. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 1 month ago

      B

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  6. Jimjam
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 1 month ago

    Who to captain this week? Nasri, Nani or Tevez?

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    1. Viper
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 1 month ago

      Going nasri myself, great record away from home (both arsenal & nasri) Also, guaranteed to play after sitting out the 2 cup games..

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      1. HuttonDressedasLahm
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 1 month ago

        I'm on Nasri too at the moment, so sure to be wrong!
        Tevez, VDV, Fabs, Drog all considerations for me

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  7. Captain Robert Hatch
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 1 month ago

    I’m a little faklempt.

    Talk amongst yourselves

    I’ll give you a topic. Kolo Habib Touré is neither the best MC defense option nor is he the best option of the Tourés nor is he a weather station in the SW of America.

    Discuss amooangst yooaselves

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    1. Jafstar - TheRedDevil
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 1 month ago

      are u drunk

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      1. Captain Robert Hatch
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 1 month ago

        11 am, Friday, rocky mtns, bored at work and Kolo not on team news line-up = ?

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      2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 1 month ago

        verklempt - yiddish for "full of all the emotions" - english - beside himself ... 🙂

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        1. Captain Robert Hatch
          • 15 Years
          15 years, 1 month ago

          thanks for the propper spelling

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  8. 4vets
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 1 month ago

    Foster Evatt Rafael and Dzeko (assuming he's on the bench for Citeh), imho,

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    1. 4vets
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 1 month ago

      Oh... I can't reply. Ignore me!

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      1. 4vets
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 1 month ago

        FAIL!

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    1. 4vets
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 1 month ago

      Torres to Keane after gw24 for me.

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  9. ppp
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 1 month ago

    Apologies for the repost, got lost on prev page (again!).

    Kingson Foster
    Rafael Kolarov Coleman (Konchy Simpson)
    Nani VdV Fabs Adam Nzog
    Tevez Torres (Varney)

    What transfer to make? Will probably have to wc next week so a shame not to do 1 change.. I think the team is well setup and would rather wc on wk 27, but might have limited net access for the first two weeks of feb…

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    1. ppp
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 1 month ago

      Maybe torres to drogs? Wouldn't lose money, could always bring torres back for the double if I want..

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  10. Henry Hill
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 1 month ago

    What do people think of Drogba out for Tevez?

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    1. njfsdkffslkf
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 1 month ago

      Not this week.

      Drogba im buying and making el cap this week.

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    2. Katie
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 1 month ago

      I wouldn't.

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      1. kroky
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 1 month ago

        i would

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    3. Alex Hunter
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 1 month ago

      for this week, of course as drogs isn't certain to start/play.

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  11. I hate Craig Gardner
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 1 month ago

    Current team with no hits:

    Foster, Jussi

    Baines, Johnson, Rafael, Kolarov, Foley

    Nani, Nasri, Adam, Brunt, vdV

    Torres, Carroll, Welbeck

    Bank:3.5

    A couple of Qs, I would simply love if you would be so kind as to answer:

    With the news Carroll is out for ‘a fortnight’ should I do Carroll to DJ? This would then leave me the money to do Welbeck to Berbatov the next week.

    Which of my defenders should I drop to the bench alongside Foley? All the others have their plus and minus points.

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    1. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 1 month ago

      Depends. If Welbeck is fit then just play 3-5-2
      Take out Carroll next week...like me
      I want to lose him soon, but I wouldnt play the replacement so why bother with a hit?

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      1. HuttonDressedasLahm
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 1 month ago

        Oh and Rafael/Kolarov on the bench

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        1. I hate Craig Gardner
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          15 years, 1 month ago

          Cheers. I was thinking Rafael. As the main risk with Kolarov is him not playing.

          If I took out Carroll for DJ Campbell it wouldn't be for a hit. It would put me to a decision over Welbeck/DJ if he is fit tho...

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  12. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 1 month ago

    Need to sell Konchesky, for who? Looking at Liverpool's defence, can afford anyone except GJ.

    Have to play the defender this week, so preferably with a home fixture and a DGW in 24. Looks like it's only Wigan and Liverpool that apply.

    Thoughts?

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    1. applebonkers
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      • 16 Years
      15 years, 1 month ago

      fulham defenders have wig, STK&liv, NEW

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      1. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 1 month ago

        Was looking at them, but pretty sure Wigan will score against them.

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        1. applebonkers
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          • 16 Years
          15 years, 1 month ago

          think it might be wise to give up on liverpool defenders double or no double

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          1. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
            • 16 Years
            15 years, 1 month ago

            Maybe, might go for Big Brede then

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    2. Alex Hunter
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 1 month ago

      kelly

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      1. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 1 month ago

        Will he even start? I know he's done well etc. but I'm not sure

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        1. Funkyav
          • 16 Years
          15 years, 1 month ago

          Avoid all Liverpool players right now...

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    3. 4vets
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 1 month ago

      I did him for Coleman

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      1. Fudge
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 1 month ago

        kinky

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    4. Attila the Bum
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 1 month ago

      I got Skrtel, yes yes Hangeland and all that but compare the fixtures until GW26

      Skrtel - EVE, wol&FUL, STK
      Hangeland - wig, STK&liv, NEW

      I believe that Liverpool will do better than Fulham in those fixtures. If I had confidence he would start every game I would totally have gone for Kelly but went with the safer option of Skrtel instead.

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      1. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 1 month ago

        Much better fixtures for Skrtel, is he likely to start?

        However, like AB said, how long can we expect returns from the Pool, they haven't kept a CS in 5.

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        1. Attila the Bum
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          15 years, 1 month ago

          But I still find it odd that people tout the likes of Wigan as better defensive options. Between him and Hangeland its a tough call, but I reckon Liverpool could turn it around.

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  13. dillydally1982
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 1 month ago

    Want to get rid of Konchesky. Who for? Djourou/Skrtel/Hangeland? Would only be for the next 3 gameweeks.

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 1 month ago

      Well, Alcaraz then ... 🙂

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  14. Freshy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 1 month ago

    On a WC and want MANC defender.
    Kolo Toure the one?

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    1. Goldtop73
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 1 month ago

      I had him for weeks and he was shit

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    2. Funkyav
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 1 month ago

      Hart is perhaps best bet as everyone else is somewhat prone to rotation

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      1. Goldtop73
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 1 month ago

        +1

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  15. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 1 month ago

    I have 2.2m to improve the below....any ideas?

    Foster, Stockdale
    Rafael, Kolarov, Bosingwa, Djourou, Coleman
    Fabs, Nani, VDV, Adam, N'Zog
    Tevez, RVP, Odemwingie

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    1. Goldtop73
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 1 month ago

      Apart from Bosingwa who is on his way out the door, the rest of the team looks the same as everyone elses give or take a player or two

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      1. Funkyav
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 1 month ago

        I think Bosingwa will start tomorrow.

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  16. ArcticJunkie
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 1 month ago

    Is it worth my free transfer to do Konchesky > Hangeland tonight? I will have to bench Vidic in the process to play him. I wont have any Arsenal cover though, until next week.

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    1. Viper
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 1 month ago

      Thats what im doing but i won't be benching vidic! Leave it until next week if you can play someone decent this week anyway (id have to play foley or simpson so im gonna do it this week)

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  17. riot
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 1 month ago

    This WC Team, anyone?

    Foster - Hart
    Alcaraz - Djourou - Coleman - Bardsley - Vidic
    Downing - VDV - Fabregas - Adam - Nani
    DJ Campbell - Berbatov - RVP
    1.3 in bank

    What do you reckon? If you like it, say it. if you think it's crap, say it!

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    1. Goldtop73
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 1 month ago

      I like it.. apart from Berbatov this week

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      1. riot
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        15 years, 1 month ago

        I reckon Berbs has decent long-term fixtures 🙂
        You're right though, I'm benching him this week.

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        1. 4vets
          • 15 Years
          15 years, 1 month ago

          Arsenal v Man U fixtures... Berbs -> RVP for my wc after gw24.

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          1. riot
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 15 Years
            15 years, 1 month ago

            I have RVP...

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    2. 4vets
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 1 month ago

      I'd prefer Etherington, Dempsey or Bale over Downing.

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  18. Babytigrrr
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 1 month ago

    Anyone else struggling to get starting 11 - I have Dann, Mensah, Nasri, Drogba either doubtful or not playing this weekend... but then I have Jerome 😆

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    1. Goldtop73
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 1 month ago

      No I'm quite excited about this week

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    2. Freshy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 1 month ago

      ?Nasri doubtful?

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      1. Babytigrrr
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 1 month ago

        According to team News ^ up there!

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      2. Goldtop73
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 1 month ago

        Not that i've heard

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    3. Viper
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 1 month ago

      Why is there a doubt over nasri? he sat out to cup games so surley nailed on to play? Captain Jerome! 😉

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      1. Goldtop73
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 1 month ago

        He's in the line up

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      2. Funkyav
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 1 month ago

        Nasri will play

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        1. Goldtop73
          • 16 Years
          15 years, 1 month ago

          +1, he just texted me. He said he'll get an assist too

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          1. Funkyav
            • 16 Years
            15 years, 1 month ago

            only an assist?

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      3. Babytigrrr
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 1 month ago

        You've talked me into it..

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  19. Heisenberg
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 1 month ago

    Whom to play - Zogs or DJ Campbell? any advice appreciated!

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    1. Goldtop73
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 1 month ago

      100% DJ for me

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    2. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 1 month ago

      N'Zogbia

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    3. Viper
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 1 month ago

      N'zog 100% for me

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    4. Heisenberg
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 1 month ago

      its a tough one, DJ in form but zogs always hoovers up the bonii! i may just go mental and play them both and drop nani, cheers everyone

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  20. Prhymeate
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 1 month ago

    any news on whether or not kolarov is going to start?

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    1. Funkyav
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 1 month ago

      I would think Zabaleta will start LB. But put him in your XI as its unlikely he will be coming on as Sub, just make sure you have replacement on your bench

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  21. 1 Question
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 1 month ago

    In a DGW do goals against goalies and defenders add up? i.e if their team wins 1-0 & 25-3 do they get a clean sheet or -1 for letting in 3?

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    1. Viper
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 1 month ago

      Any reason not to do koncheskey -> Hangeland? Any better alternatives? H'land will stay in my team until gwk 27

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      1. Viper
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 1 month ago

        No you'll get 4 for a clean sheet and -1 for 3 goals! *reply fail withe first one!sorry..

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    2. riot
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 1 month ago

      both

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    3. Funkyav
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 1 month ago

      2 separate games

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  22. Mr. Greedy
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 1 month ago

    Who is the best defender to have for GW23 costing up to £6.3?

    I'm wildcarding next week so it is just for GW23 not long term. Thinking of maybe an Arsenal defender or Skrtel or Bosingwa (although I'm not sure he'll play). Got Kolarov which might cover Man City.

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    1. Goldtop73
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 1 month ago

      Skrtel

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      1. Goldtop73
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 1 month ago

        Djourou's for nowt

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        1. Funkyav
          • 16 Years
          15 years, 1 month ago

          Goldtop - why would you choose a Liverpool defender?

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          1. Goldtop73
            • 16 Years
            15 years, 1 month ago

            For the double only

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          2. Goldtop73
            • 16 Years
            15 years, 1 month ago

            Good point though.. If Bosingwa plays.. get him...

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            1. Goldtop73
              • 16 Years
              15 years, 1 month ago

              Or Djourou

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  23. liamhennessy
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 1 month ago

    Nasri?

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  24. Tuncaybackwards
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 1 month ago

    Does anyone from Belgium post on here? I have a question.

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  25. arfa
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 1 month ago

    J.Bothroyd to the toon is the latest gossip on talkshite.

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  26. riot
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 1 month ago

    He's got a double next week and he's a top player. Don't trust any of the 3 you've just mentioned :/

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  27. goon87
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 1 month ago

    Is it worth taking a 4 point hit for Drogba > Tevez?

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    1. Viper
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 1 month ago

      No i wouldn't say so! Drogs will outscore him (if he starts) imo, why is there a doubt over drogba anyway? why wouldn't he play?

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    2. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 1 month ago

      Not this week, no way no how!

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  28. Viper
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 1 month ago

    Any reason not to do koncheskey -> Hangeland? Any better alternatives? H’land will stay in my team until gwk 27 🙂

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    1. 4vets
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 1 month ago

      I'd do it although I did Konch -> Coleman this week.

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    2. GinjaWhinja
      • 16 Years
      15 years, 1 month ago

      I see Wigan rolling Fulham over this week with N'Zog playing a pivotal role. Perhaps wait until next week and see if Kelly is still preferred?

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  29. GinjaWhinja
    • 16 Years
    15 years, 1 month ago

    Foster (Reina)

    Coleman, Kolorov, Clichy (Evatt, Foley)

    Nasri, VDV, Nani, N'Zogbia, Adam

    Tevez, Berbatov, RVP

    Who to bench from that midfield / strikeforce?

    I want to captain RVP this week, I think he'll grab 2!

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    1. riot
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      15 years, 1 month ago

      Fabs captain for me

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      1. GinjaWhinja
        • 16 Years
        15 years, 1 month ago

        It's very difficult to pick someone out of those to drop. Although next week would be just as hard. I wish you could play 2 defenders.

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