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Gameweek 24, and the second week of the wildcard window, is almost upon us. If you’re still undecided on which transfers to go with, the Saturday Surgery is here to help (or at least point you in the right direction)…

As this is our first ‘serious’ double gameweek of the season, make yourself familiar with the fixtures. The season ticker should be your first port of call, but Wednesday’s Frisking The Fixtures breaks that down further.

If, like me, you haven’t activated your second wildcard yet, then don’t look too far ahead. In fact, only look as far ahead as this week. You’ll need info on all the clubs with two fixtures this week then? No problem… Man United, Blackpool, Fulham, Liverpool, Wigan and Aston Villa.

Failing that, this week Scout Picks narrows your search down to 14 players.

Once you’ve got a few players in mind, checking the Injuries and Bans table and Team News section should now be a given. There you can check that your squad ‘should’ play this week.

Finally, you have to select a captain. Unsurprisingly, double gameweek players top the Captain’s Poll. Leading the pack easily is Manchester United’s Luis Nani, with 41% of the votes.

As always, the Matchday Surgery chatroom is open for business to take you through the deadline.

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  1. Demí
    • 15 Years
    15 years, 3 months ago

    who are people captaining ?

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    1. Tommy J
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      nani

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      1. fanny like a split tennis b…
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        Shrek

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    2. Shakey
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      a footballer.

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      1. Syd.
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        a diving cheating b*st*rd

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        1. Shakey
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          that narrows it down!

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          1. Syd.
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            yeah any 1 from 876

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    3. Akers
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      I heard 41% are captaining Nani.

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    4. Dai Chicken Pie
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      torres

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    5. Effe
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      Berb

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      1. Bubbles
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        +1

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    6. Geezer
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      Nani

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  2. Tommy J
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    No preamble this week?

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    1. Batman
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      I too came in search, my best read on a Saturday.

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  3. King Yid
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    Nani or Rooney for C? And why?

    Im hedging to Rooney but Nani would benefit from clean sheets in midfield too

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    1. Tommy J
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      nani-I think he'll score more points

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      1. King Yid
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        not if rooney goes to town on goals against birm/bpool. Nani was poor last game

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        1. Tommy J
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          Can't argue with your statement and you may be proved right. I don't have Rooney so easy decision for me.

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        2. llamaZA
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          So Nani won't score more points than Rooney if Rooney scores more points than Nani

          Great logic 😛

          I have both, and I'm going Nani. I'm sitting top of my mini-league so no need for a differential captain.

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  4. Ye
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    guys need some advice, decided to leave N'Zogbia out of my wildcard team whoever I'll replace hi with will be a sub this week as I am going to play VdV...who should I bring in though?

    Brunt or Yaya?

    Rest of my team is

    Al-Habsi (Foster)
    Ferdinand Coleman M.Kelly (Djourou) (Murphy)
    Nani Vdv Fabregas Adam
    Torres Berbatov RvP

    Planning to bring back Tevez in in G26 btw!

    So......Brunt or Yaya??

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    1. kings of kafiristan
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      i have done the same
      morrison - dgw in 27

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  5. Hybrid.power
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    15 years, 3 months ago

    Which one of these defenders for this weekend:
    Coleman (I have Baines too), Kelly, Djourou...

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    1. breakballartist
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      Same issue for me; leaning towards Djourou...

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  6. TorresMagic™
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    Which 2 to play out of Konchesky, Rafael, Evatt & Kolarov?

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    1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
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      Evatt and Kolarov

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      1. TorresMagic™
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        Thanks, that who I currently have. How would you organise my bench spots with Barton included.

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        1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
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          Have you heard anything regarding Konchesky? Assuming he is still in the dog house i'd go: Barton, Rafael, Konchesky

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          1. TorresMagic™
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            • 16 Years
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            I've been out of the loop. Konchesky going out with wildcard.

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      2. Ye
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        Dunny, I've seen you're a West Brom fan, need some advice....thinking about getting rid of N'Zogbia out of my wildteam, who would you suggest to bring in Morrison or Brunt? I was thinking about one of the two or maybe just go for Yaya

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        1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
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          Wrong SD, but seeing as i'm here i'd go for Dorrans

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      3. Nibbsy
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        Kolarov isn't in the scout predicted line up? Is he going to play?

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  7. Grabber
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    Al Habsi

    Kalorov Rafael Coleman

    Adam Nasri Dempsey Nani(C) VDV

    Tevez Berbatov

    Thoughts? I've made 2 transfers already. Like to bolster defence
    with double gameweeker.

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    1. Burly - swear i wont ever (…
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      rafael suspended...oops.

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      1. Grabber
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        only for the 1st game aganist birm.. should be starting aganist blackpool

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        1. Burly - swear i wont ever (…
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          id still take a chance on another DGW defender, Kelly, Hangeland or Vidic if you can afford him

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  8. Dai Chicken Pie
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    which keeper

    robinson home to wba

    or

    kingson home to sunderland and manu

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    1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
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      I'd go with Kingson. They probably won't keep a cleanie in any of the 3 games but Kingson could rack up the save points!

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      1. Dai Chicken Pie
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        yeah I was thinking that, just a little worried incase Manu find form and score loads.

        Does anyone have an idea of how much longer this kingson fella has got before he's back on the bench?

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  9. jayzico
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    ARGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!

    Who do i bench... Nasri, VDV or DJ??? I hate that coin flip thing

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    1. Dai Chicken Pie
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      dj

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      1. Burly - swear i wont ever (…
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        why would you bench dj in a DGW?

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        1. Downtown
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          nasri

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          1. jayzico
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            ive got fabs so that was my thinking with benching nasri... but then scoutpick throw a bloody great spanner in!

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            1. Dai Chicken Pie
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              scout picks are no more reliable than anyone elses guess

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        2. zissou
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          Because VDV and Nasri are better and DJ's up against sunderland def and utd def.
          I agree, bench him.

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          1. Dai Chicken Pie
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            my thoughts exactly. they are only thoughts.

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          2. jayzico
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            toughest call ive had all season

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        3. jayzico
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          its dj or vdv... i bench one the other will score heavily. i just know it???

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          1. zissou
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            Of course, such is fantasy. But class wins out. Play van.

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            1. jayzico
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              The bench it is for DJ then. Thanks guys (he did get a brace against sunderland last time out though)!!!

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              1. Dai Chicken Pie
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                to be honest, I'd bench Nasri if you have fabs

                its usually best to go with your own instinct, it feels less painful that way when it goes wrong

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  10. Farva
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    15 years, 3 months ago

    What are people going to do with Carroll? Newcastle don't have the easiest fixtures until the end of the season, but he's shown to be capable of scoring against anyone. I have him at 5.0 and I'm awfully tempted to take him out for RVP.

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    1. Mogsy
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      15 years, 3 months ago

      Sell Carroll and buy him back when he is back on song, you know it makes sense, quite a few strikers better than an injured one, RVP if he stays fit is not a bad bet.

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      1. Farva
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        I'll be losing .6 in the process, but it does makes sense. Should've pulle the trigger earlier.

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        1. Mogsy
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          Well maybe Carroll will drop in price as there are a few other strikers that people can be buying into at the moment. You will only lose .6 if you have to buy him back at this price but you may not h ave to buy him back for quite some time maybe a month or more so the price will be different by then. Season will be almost over by the time you need Carroll back maybe.

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          1. Farva
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            Just did Tevez to Rooney and Carroll to RVP for a hit. Means VDV will get benched, but sometimes you've got to take risks.

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            1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
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              I did exactly the same. You got Bent as well i see, nice strikerforce for this week

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              1. Farva
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                Was going to get rid of Bent for RVP, but the transfer to Villa threw a spanner in the works. Might as well give him one more week.

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  11. Downtown
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    15 years, 3 months ago

    Who to bench: Coleman, nasri or VDV???

    HELP!!!!!!!!!!

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    1. zissou
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      Ouch.

      Em.....Nasri, you have Fabs cover.

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      1. Downtown
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        no i dont!

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        1. jayzico
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          id bench coleman

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  12. Gargamel
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    15 years, 3 months ago

    Do you guys think I could make a cheeky few points by swapping Gordon or Jaaskelainen out for a Stockdale or Kingson for a 4 point hit? Will wildcard in a few weeks so it's only for a few weeks.

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    1. zissou
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      Yep, get in Stockdale for the week.

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    2. Burly - swear i wont ever (…
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      worth a punt.

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  13. Jas aka The age of Ozil is …
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    Anyone going for Gabby, Giggs, or Kuyt this gameweek?

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 16 Years
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      Only you.

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      1. Jas aka The age of Ozil is …
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        That's worrying...I'm thinking all 3 at the moment. I should at least try to pick 1 out of the 3, but which 1?

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        1. Burly - swear i wont ever (…
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          dont even think about bringing in those three!!are you nuts?? balls on u like a Bengali Tiger!

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          1. Jas aka The age of Ozil is …
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            I've got Bent at the moment, so doubling up with gabby seems like a good shout. I usually double up with city strikers anyway.

            Kuyt is the biggest doubt, because he's rubbish imo. He is on penalties though.

            Giggs might turn back the clock a bit, and seems set to play the doublt with Valencia still hurt and Park still out.

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    2. zissou
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      There're too many good potentials this week. No effing way.

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      1. Jas aka The age of Ozil is …
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        +1

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  14. Ye
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    SuperDunny, I’ve seen you’re a West Brom fan, need some advice…thinking about getting rid of N’Zogbia out of my wildteam, who would you suggest to bring in Morrison or Brunt? I was thinking about one of the two or maybe just go for Yaya

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      West brom fan. 😆

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      1. Demí
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        TM, you took a hit 😮

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        1. TorresMagic™
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          I need to delete myself from the Millionaire Club for you to win it. 😉

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    2. Shakey
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      SuperDorrans is a West Brom fan, SuperDunny is a Blackburn fan.

      the clue is kinda in the names.

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  15. Nibbsy
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    No Kolarov in the scout predicted line up? Do people think he's going to get dropped?

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    1. breakballartist
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      My thoughts exactly!?!

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    2. Mogsy
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      Who knows with Mancini and Kolorov scored in the cup recently so he is now finding the net. If you fancy playing him then a sub will come on if he does not play anyway.

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      1. Nibbsy
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        Yeah thats what I was thinking, hopefully he's found his scoring boots now. My player to come in is Huth, not entirely confident.

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  16. Loveclarkeforever
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    Bench 1 from:

    Nano Adam VDV Fabs Nzog?!?

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    1. Shakey
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      Who are your strikers?

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      1. Loveclarkeforever
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        Strikers are Torres, Berba, RVP

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    2. MJ6987
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      Tough. VDV if it was me.

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    3. Bubbles
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      Exactly the same 5 as me, and it's a toss up between N'Zog and VDV. If I knew N'Zog was going to play both games, and not shoot off to S'land or wherever, he'd play as the allure of the DGW is just too strong. But will he...

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    4. JUDGYJAY
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      VDV unfortunately.

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    5. Aditya K
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      vdv

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  17. roadie
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    RVP out for Berbatov with a 4 point hit?

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    1. Shakey
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      No.

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      1. JUDGYJAY
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        No, Berbs could get rotated anyway.

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      2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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        Celebrity Gooner?

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        1. Shakey
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          yay!

          Up until recently he did a quality Arsenal podcast as well, but it's been put on hold due to "other commitments". So that's the main reason for the tribute.

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          1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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            Oh - nice one. Shame he had to stop - I know he's real quality. 🙂

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    2. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
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      No no no!

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  18. MJ6987
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    Anyone know when Carroll's likely to be fit?

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    1. Bubbles
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      2-3 weeks apparently.

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    2. Mogsy
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      Even Carroll does not know that.

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  19. JUDGYJAY
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    Stockdale & Vidic for a 4 point hit or Reina & Rafael (already have Rafael).

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    1. Burly - swear i wont ever (…
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      yes,its only a 2 point hit really anyway, vidic will get at least 2 extra point hit for playing a second game. totally worth it.

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      1. JUDGYJAY
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        Thanks burly.

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  20. manu4life99
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    1) Vds / al habsi / skrtel / carr

    2) stockdale /foster / evra /murphy

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    1. JUDGYJAY
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      1 for me.

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    2. Burly - swear i wont ever (…
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      2 for me.

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  21. disparate dan - a reasonabl…
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    play varney or nzogbia?

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    1. JUDGYJAY
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      NZogbia - more bonus opportunity.

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  22. Mr Sitter
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    15 years, 3 months ago

    I've put Kuyt and Walcott in my wildcard team... someone help me...

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  23. manu4life99
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    15 years, 3 months ago

    Which 3 defenders to play?

    Skrtel Kelly djorou coleman

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    1. JUDGYJAY
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      Bench Djourou.

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      1. Burly - swear i wont ever (…
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        wouldnt bench djourou, 8,7 and 6 in last 3 games.

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  24. EasyLuckyFree
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    Who would you bench: Coleman or VDV?

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    1. JUDGYJAY
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      Coleman - tough one though.

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      1. EasyLuckyFree
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        I was leaning the other way but it’s a bit of a nightmare. Cheers.

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  25. The butts
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    Will rio fead play both games???????????

    Thinking of sub him in

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    1. JUDGYJAY
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      More likely to be rested because of ongoing injuries, Vidic safer option for both games.

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  26. Adz_25
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    VdV for 90 mins or S. Davies for 180 mins?

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    1. Mogsy
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      Will S. davies play a 180 minutes hmmmmm

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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        163. 😉

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  27. uʍopǝpısdn
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    Who would you play out of DJ Campbell and Nasri? I'm thinking Nasri wont play or will come on as a sub since he played nearly all game Wednesday?

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  28. TorresMagic™
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    30 minutes of fun left.

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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      So that's what you call it! 🙂

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  29. Downtown
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    Who to bench: Coleman, nasri or VDV???

    HELP!!!!!

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    1. Downtown
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      currently benching nasri but it feels crazy!

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    2. Milky
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      Im leaning towards benching Coleman myself leaving VdV and Fabs in my team, so simmilar issue to yours

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      1. Downtown
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        yep...thinking with pienar leaving and missing cahill...gotta leave coleman out...if it wasnt for the probable clean sheet it would make this a lot easier!

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        1. Milky
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          my thought exactly, surely the prospect of attacking points are less likely now for Coleman

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      2. EasyLuckyFree
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        I have the exact same problem. I'm worried about Nasri but think he'll probably start. Coleman has a real chance of both defensive and attacking points. I'm currently leaning towards benching VDV which seems mad.

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        1. Downtown
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          agreed....but newcastle can be good at home...then again....

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    3. uʍopǝpısdn
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      I'd say Nasri as cant see him starting since he played during week nearly all game

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  30. Milky
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    Which one would you bench out of Skrtel, Coleman or Hughes?

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    1. JUDGYJAY
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      Coleman purely because of DGW.

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    2. Mogsy
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      Come on you can work it out surely your decision is as good as anyones

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