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Van Persie Back In The Frame

12 August 2011 1513 comments
Mark Mark
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The first major team news going into the weekend comes from the Arsenal camp with Arsene Wenger confirming that Robin Van Persie should be amongst a string of players available for Saturday’s trip to Newcastle.

The Dutchman was a slight doubt going into the weekend having suffered a knock in the first half of the friendly with Benfica. Wenger has however offered us reassurance that the striker should figure at St James’ Park…

“From the players who played in the last game, everyone should be available.”

There’s more positive news on both Thomas Vermaelen, who was nursing a back complaint and Theo Walcott who has returned to training ahead of schedule following an ankle problem. Kieran Gibbs is also thought to be available and will likely claim the left-back berth.

With Aaron Ramsey and Andrei Arshavin both also given a clean bill of health, Arsenal’s resources look plentiful enough even without both Cesc Fabregas and Samir Nasri who remain unlikely to figure. The Gunners will also be without both Jack Wilshere and Abou Diaby in midfield.

Van Persie’s availability could now cause a shuffle within our Fantasy squads. Despite a testing opening three Gameweeks, Arsenal appear to have a run of fixtures during the first-half of the season which should hand the Dutchtman opportunity to flourish. The recent squad upheaval and the continuing doubts over Van Persie’s durability will be a concern but, even so, the Dutchman is currently owned by over 140,000 Fantasy Premier League managers – a figure which could be set to rise as the day progresses.

This early team news from the Emirates has been collated in our Team News section – keep popping back there for all the updates as today unfolds.

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  1. Baines on Toast...
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    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    If Brunt is on pens he could be great value this year. Odem is just terrible at them and apparently Brunt's had them pre-season so maybe. Sticking with Taarabt to begin with but if that goes tits up Brunt is definitely an option, him and O'Hara offer some nice midfield rotation as well.

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    1. MeandYouSittingInATree
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      I've got O'Hara and Brunt. Brunt seems like one of the best options at 6 mil.

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  2. Baines on Toast...
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    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Slowly achieving stability.

    Lescott - Alex - S. Taylor (Brown, Tate)

    Nani - Taarabt - O'Hara - Moses (Hoolahan)

    RVP (c) - Drogba - Dzeko

    1.5 in the bank to get in Baines for Lescott in week two. Long term thinking Enrique instead of Alex to free up another million. Heavy up top to start with, when Torres returns I'll likely downgrade Drog to a cheapie or maybe even Sturridge and upgrade in midfield. Only real remaining issue is which Sunderland defender, but I'm thinking Brown should be starting else there'd be no point him going there.

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    1. Eversio88
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      im keeping back 2.0m just to see who is worth buying, gives you so much more flexibility! looking pretty nice, might be worth upgrading hoolahan unless you believe in him a lot! haha. Walters from stoke will be playing as a striker got 100+ points last year, and O'hara should do well. Two good bench warmers for 0.5m more.

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      1. Eversio88
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        oh just seen you have O'hara XD well still i think walters is a bargain not many people will notice 😛

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    2. Eversio88
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      gks btw?

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  3. Pablitto
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    2 questions chaps:

    best 4,5 def?(already have Orr and Brown)

    seein hundreds of RMTs and I dont see DJ CAMPBELL in front almost nowhere - HOLT is preffered (for the same price)
    isnt he (DJ) worth considering a bit more?

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    1. Baines on Toast...
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      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Steven Taylor, rotates perfectly with Brown. Or Woodgate/Upson/Senderos if you fancy a big gamble.

      DJ was in every team a few days ago when he first signed. I think the general belief now is he may be played on the wing with Bothroyd up top. Holt meanwhile is the main man on penalties. Still, DJ is proven and definitely not a bad shout.

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    2. Eversio88
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      Brown and Givet also rotate well, or Senderos and Taylor. Lots of choices.

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      1. Pablitto
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        14 years, 4 months ago

        I think Taylor just won the ticket into my squad
        and I will keep DJ to make some differential to the average of the mainstream 🙂

        Cheers gyus!

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  4. Qubit
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    I honestly believe that Suarez will have to play if Liverpool have any serious aspirations to the title and to have a good season.

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    1. Goodfish
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      Yeah, good call. I'm sure he'll get 6 or 7 games during the season.

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  5. therawdog
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    Gervinho anyone? I reckon he is well worth a punt. He looked great in preseason and had a couple assists for Ivory Coast. 3.0 less than RVP and I believe he will start.

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    1. Pablitto
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      do believe 😉 but full time?

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    2. Eversio88
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      i think its worth the risk, personally im picking him up GW4

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    3. Goodfish
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      Nah-nah. He'll have a nice start, and then will be lost in time...like tears...in rain. Time to die.

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      1. Eversio88
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        14 years, 4 months ago

        Nah i think Arsenal will win games, and score goals as they always do. With no Cesc or Nasri some one has to fill the gap and ramsey/wilshere/RVP cant do it all! Thinkwalcott, once hes backk, will have a blinder.

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  6. Eversio88
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    Soooo tempted to whack Berbabtov in until Hernandez is fit.

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  7. Nolberto Solano
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Alcaraz, caldwell or figueroa???

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    1. Goodfish
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      You. You man. You. You crazy. Man. You. You crazy. Why you love like that? Why? Why you love? You. Man. You crazy.

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  8. Escovitch
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    Young or Nani?

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    1. Eversio88
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      nani for a higher chance of points, young for a risk, but one that may put you in front of every one who chose nani if young does well.

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      1. Pablitto
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        14 years, 4 months ago

        Nani all the day (when fit)

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  9. roytommy
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    anyone know if tevez will play?

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    1. Eversio88
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      he wont, dzeko by himself upfront

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  10. jarvisno1
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    I've done some re-shuffling and hear is my starting squad, I would appreciate some feedback.
    Given
    Enrique,Kompany,Cole A
    Yaya Toure,Moses,Nani,Taarabt,N'Zogbia
    Bent, Van Persie

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    1. Chris Finch - squeal piggy …
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      Very nice. Similar to mine except I've got Bent instead of VP and Ramsey/Silva instead of Yaya/Taarabt.

      I did have that team a few days ago though!

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  11. Dre0304
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    Please RMT (3-4-3).

    Given (Ruddy)

    Hughes - A.Cole - Kompany

    Silva - Nani - N'Zog - Moses

    Holt - V.Persie(c) - Bent(vc)

    Subs= Alcaraz, Gabbidon, Ferguson....£0.5 In the bank

    Might swap Gabbidon for De Laet. And maybe Malouda for Nani after GW1 for 2 weeks. What do you think? Thanks in advance.

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    1. Lrf
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      Looks nice mate.

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  12. Lrf
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    Given Ruddy
    Kompany Enrique Simpson Hughes Alcaraz
    Nani Malouda Silva O'Hara Moses
    Carroll Bent Holt

    OR

    Given Ruddy
    Kompany Enrique Simpson Hughes Gabbidon
    Nani Downing Silva O'Hara Moses
    RVP Bent Holt
    With 0.5 to do Nani->Malouda before gw2.

    Feedback appreciatet 🙂

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    1. Lrf
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Old thread -_-

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  13. FPL SWOT
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    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Yaya Toure - a question

    Do people think he's going to have the same impact this season? Will he play in the majority of matches?

    I've got him in but I've been swaying back and forth between him and Silva (subsequently downgrading a striker, probably Carroll to Zamora).

    Last minute nerves on my part.

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    1. Moosa
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      i think toure is a good bet....good value, a consistent player and he does score goals. I know there is the rotation risk but he is more likely to be in most city starting XI's

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      1. Pablitto
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        14 years, 4 months ago

        The more rotation risk when Nasri arrives ...
        we will see after first GWs more ...

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  14. Moosa
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    Hi, my first post....RMT would be appreciated,thanks

    3-5-2

    Robinson (Ruddy)
    Huth Hangeland Cashley (Simpson/Gabbidon)
    Silva(for monday night game) Toure Downing Nani N’Zogbia
    Rodallega DJ Campbell (K Davies)

    1m in bank

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    1. FPL SWOT
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      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Think you need a big hitter up front. Personally I think Wigan will have a stinker this season so I'm steering clear of their lot.

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      1. Pablitto
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        14 years, 4 months ago

        +1 for DJ i

        but really you need to squeeze up money from back to front ...

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  15. Prhymeate
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    ahsley young or yaya toure?

    i imagine ashley young would be better but is he more of a rotation risk?

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    1. Moosa
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      I think Ashley young will do very well at united but it's his price that puts me off - for me it is either him or Nani

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  16. Moosa
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    was only planning on Rodallega for the first few games as they have an easier start to the season. Also, waiting for Odemwingie to be fit. If I went for a Rooney etc up front, who should i sacrifice in midfield and who can i put in their place,cheers

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  17. baza
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    almost got my team done for week 0ne,but cant decide between rooney and van persie up top. i'm going with drogba + one other form VP and rooney. Any advice greatly appreciated.

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    1. Moosa
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      I think Rooney. RvP has just recovered from a minor injury whereas Rooney is fit and has looked good pre-season.

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  18. ekdman
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    Guys what you think?

    Given

    Hughes, Kompany, Rafael

    Moses, Nani, Silva, N'Zogbia, Downing

    Carroll, Bent

    Subs Ruddy, Simpson, De Laet, Holt

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  19. King_Cobra
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    Alternatives to Baines and Suarez for this GW?

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  20. thebizzle
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Rooney or RVP?

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  21. cb121
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    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    HI,
    I have several potential teams - driving me crazzzy!!

    What do you think?

    Given / Al-Habsi
    Lescott / Huth / Hangeland / Cahill / S.Taylor
    VdV / Nani / N'Zogbia / Tarrabt / Tiote
    Suarez / Odemwingie / Holt

    although may need to make a couple of changes for GWK1

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  22. Egg noodle
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    Is the fpl starting tomorrow? i totally forgot!!! time to whip out some RMTs

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    1. cb121
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      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Thank you - most helpful

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  23. res1990
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    If anyone could RMT/give me general thoughts it'd be much appreciated:

    Given (Ruddy)
    Kompany, R. Johnson, Hughes/Enrique, (Simpson)
    Ramsey, Nani, N'Zogbia, Moses, Silva,
    Drogba, Carroll, (Holt)

    I think I've built in flexibility - 1.5mil left in the bank. So can easily switch out drogba/nani/carroll - malouda/suarez/aguero/rvp/rooney.

    Thanks...

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  24. hamo27
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    Hi guys,
    My team is sorted, just need help with my final decision:

    Ramsey and Zamora or Walcott (unsure of his fitness) and DJ Campbell...

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