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Van Persie Back In The Frame

12 August 2011 1513 comments
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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.â€

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.

Mark Mark created the beast. He's now looking to tame it.

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  1. JamieG
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 8 months ago

    Righto guys, after listening to the scout cast, the chaps seem to think that Liverpool might have a clean sheet in them this weekend. It looks as though Enrique wont line up for GW1 so, any recommendations on which Liverpool defender would be a good bet? I was thinking Agger.

    Rest of defence is Kompany/ Hughes / ? / Simpson / Gabbidon

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    1. Jafalad
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 8 months ago

      Hmmm...I don't think you can take a short term view of this game, Jamie. I would take the first 6 games as a whole and base your team around them.

      Otherwise, it will be hits (now there's a word I haven't used for a while) galore.

      On saying that, your defence looks good and well thought out. I think Brown at 4.5 is good value and comes from a team that kept plenty of cs in the first half of the season last year.

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  2. daxlnc
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 8 months ago

    RVP or Carroll or Suarez??

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    1. tweedle
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 8 months ago

      ive gone RVP

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    2. Sheep Flavour
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 8 months ago

      RVP then Suraez...plus Suraez may not play GW1.

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      1. daxlnc
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 8 months ago

        Thank you @tweedle and @Sheep Flavour. My other attack is Rooney and Rodelga

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  3. chocolove
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 8 months ago

    anyone know who will fill the newcastle left back after enrique out?

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
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      • 16 Years
      14 years, 8 months ago

      Ryan Taylor ... I think ...

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  4. Large Hardon Colluder
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 8 months ago

    is Mignolet a good 4.5 million differential do we reckon?

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    1. cassanata
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      • 16 Years
      14 years, 8 months ago

      He is not certain to start. Too much competation for the Sunderland GK for me

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      1. Large Hardon Colluder
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 8 months ago

        i thought Gordon was injured?

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  5. NewtonHeath
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    • 16 Years
    14 years, 8 months ago

    How likely is Senderos to start for Fulham?

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    1. Joga Bonito®
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 8 months ago

      Very likely but not a sure thing, I think he'd be a good prospect otherwise.

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  6. Brian (Not the Messiah)
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 8 months ago

    lost on the bottom of last page...

    A) Gervinho + Nani

    or

    B) RVP + O’hara (or any mid up to 6.5, got Ramsey already)

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  7. Joga Bonito®
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 8 months ago

    It's almost crunch time, 1 more day. I'd like Liverpool and Chelsea to come out with a statement confirming Suarez and Ivanovic are playing then i'd be a happy man, unfortunately that's not going to happen so so last minute tinkering is going to be called for.

    ATM I have 2.0 in the bank. I've played this game for years and I usually try to use up all of my money. This year though I'm thinking about leaving myself something to play with.

    What do you think?

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  8. Tommyboy
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 8 months ago

    Finally settled with my team - just need to know... Sinclair or Holt?

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    1. Random_Guy
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 8 months ago

      Holt.

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    2. J0E
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      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 8 months ago

      neither...Ohara and DJ instead. Both have stats to back up potential. No stats to back up sincliar or holt.

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      1. Joga Bonito®
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 8 months ago

        Apart from the fact that they both got bags of goals last season. O'Hara and DJ are good choices and perhaps more sensible choices but there's nothing wrong with a little gamble on those cheap players.

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  9. BD948
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 8 months ago

    Is NZog actually a good choice? I have him now, but thinking about it, he's 7.5 million, and playing under a ridiculously defensive manager!?! Would I be better off with Ramsey, and upgrading elsewhere??

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    1. Fray Bentos
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 8 months ago

      I’m not too keen on nzogbia – plus his high ownership means that if he doesn’t bring in the points, his price will fall relatively quickly as people ship him out

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      1. Brian (Not the Messiah)
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 8 months ago

        High ownership doesn't affect how quickly price falls since its based on %. But, high ownership does mean that his price is less likely to rise since thats based on pure numbers...

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    2. Rasping Drive
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 8 months ago

      Proven FPL points scorer, will be the main man in the middle for Villa, scored on his debut, ridiculously kind opening 10 games.

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  10. Jimjam
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 8 months ago

    Given – Ruddy
    ACole – Lescott – Bramble – Simpson – Orr
    Malouda – Silva – Sessegnon – O’Hara – Moses
    Bent – Carroll – Zamora

    1. Do I need to get in RVP?
    2. Do I need Utd coverage?
    3. Apparently O'Hara could be out with a knee knock - who to replace him with? (Up to 6.5m)

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    1. Shane Ferguson 4.0
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 8 months ago

      Sessegnon

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      1. Jimjam
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 8 months ago

        Already got Sessegnon in there..

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    2. AllessandroSwissToni
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 8 months ago

      Taraabt is a straight swap for O'hara. RVP is a good option as would Rooney be also - I think due to budget it's difficult to get attacking cover from all the top teams.

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  11. tweedle
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 8 months ago

    Can i have a quick opinion on my team...

    Given Alhabsi
    A.Cole Kompany Hughes Brown Simpson
    Nani Silva Nzog Sess Moses
    Rodallega Holt RVP

    I have 1 mill in bank am thinking moses and Rodallega is a risk?
    Will Hughes play?

    Thanks

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    1. JamieG
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 8 months ago

      I had the same dilemma in my team earlier this week. In the end I settled for just Moses. According to most on here Moses will fill the n'zog gap and has been good preseason. I also read that Rodellaga is a risk to start the GW. I have Hughes in my team and think he will play.

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      1. tweedle
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 8 months ago

        thanks bud, may upgrade rod to Zamora?

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        1. JamieG
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 8 months ago

          That would work mate or Bent perhaps if you have the funds?

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  12. Ownership
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 8 months ago

    RMT please…

    given (ruddy)
    dunne company hughes (ivanovic orr)
    nani downing silva moses (surman)
    drogba carroll Campbell

    Benching ivanovic saves me a transfer later on

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    1. Ownership
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 8 months ago

      not sure about downing

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    2. Joga Bonito®
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 8 months ago

      Having Given and Dunne is unwise in my eyes but I do understand that they've got good fixtures. Then you'll put ivanovic in for who next GW?

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      1. Ownership
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 8 months ago

        i was thinking moses or campbell. im more worried about weather drogs and carroll are enough for GW 1 + 2

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  13. Mak_Gold
      14 years, 8 months ago

      RMT please:

      Ruddy,(Given)
      Kompany,Lescott,Orr,(Baines,Simpson),
      Malouda,N'Zogbia,Moses,Hoolahan,(Sinclair),
      RVP,Suarez,Holt.

      Just sold Taarabt for Hoolahan.Where should I spend the extra 1 mil?Should I just turn Hoolahan into Ferguson and bring Nani in for N'Zog?Will have to start Sinclair then. ðŸ™
      Other option is to upgrade Kompany to Hangeland or Ivanovic.What do you think?

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      1. tweedle
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 8 months ago

        Kompany set to start ivanovic is a doubt

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        1. Mak_Gold
            14 years, 8 months ago

            So what should I do with the extra 1 mil?Also,do you think I should do Holt->DJ so that it's not too much Norwich?

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      2. Drip Doctor
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 8 months ago

        Schwarzer Dzeko & Malouda or Ruddy Drogba and Silva?

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      3. chocolove
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 8 months ago

        left back for newcastle after enrique departure?

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        1. heco87
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 8 months ago

          Whoever we sign to replace him ... possibly R Taylor/Gutierrez temporarily. You're better off with Simpson / S Taylor

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          1. chocolove
            • 15 Years
            14 years, 8 months ago

            thanks heco
            is williamson also playing for left back position?

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      4. Random_Guy
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 8 months ago

        Carroll or RVP? I'm leaning towards Caroll...

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        1. Woy of the Wovers
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 8 months ago

          Then choose Carroll

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      5. Woy of the Wovers
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 8 months ago

        Far too many random questions here. Does anyone actually read the other posts? It would save a lot of pointless messages.

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        1. J0E
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 8 months ago

          i agree.. I hope the revamped site has a proper forum thread in it. As soon as i try and reply the page has already moved on and any questions I ask are getting lost. This is getting like a random twitter feed.

          Needs the following

          RVP v Rooney

          Who's the best 6-6.5m mid

          Who's the best cheap attacker

          Shall I bench baines

          and naturally RMT...

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          1. J0E
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 16 Years
            14 years, 8 months ago

            ..which everyone can just ignore.

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            1. newbvick
              • 14 Years
              14 years, 8 months ago

              A forum with proper thread titles saves a lot of time. Rather than clicking through plenty of pages to look for your question.

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              1. MADE IN CHARLTON
                • 16 Years
                14 years, 8 months ago

                Imagine what the Saturday dugout discussion will be like with all the posts...:-?

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      6. THE BAD
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 8 months ago

        any better choice than Nzog for 7.5?

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        1. J0E
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 8 months ago

          no

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        2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 8 months ago

          I have gone for Albrighton (6.5) (also scores away) in order to get a second big forward, as Baines is out 'til GW2

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      7. Large Hardon Colluder
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 8 months ago

        Nzog and Andy Johnson or Ramsey and Zamora?

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        1. Chazza
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 8 months ago

          Nzog and Andy Johnson is what I'm going for.. for now.

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        2. Podge
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 8 months ago

          Ramsey Zamora by far

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      8. The Holy One
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 8 months ago

        For anyone considering Ramsey. Isn't the most likely he will play the deeper role next to Song since both Wilshere and Diaby are injured and Rosicky/Arshavin will play attacking midfielder?

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        1. Joga Bonito®
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 8 months ago

          He's a creative midfielder he wont play too far back.

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          1. The Holy One
            • 16 Years
            14 years, 8 months ago

            They don't really have many other options with Wilshere and Diaby injured? Maybe Rosicky will play there.

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      9. FBA
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 8 months ago

        Schwarzer
        A Cole Kompany Enrique (Warnock) (Rangel)
        Kuyt N'Zogbia Taarabt Moses (Sinclair)
        RVP (c) Drogba Holt

        GW2 I'll transfer Kuyt out and bring Tim Cahill in.
        Perhaps try and get Suarez in too.

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      10. Shane Ferguson 4.0
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 8 months ago

        Suderland defence? Does somebody know is Bramble sure starter? What is the story with that guy Brown???

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      11. The ghost of a Pug's g…
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 8 months ago

        Who is the MUST have attacker?

        For the last week been battling against the Rooney bandwagon and arsenal are sintilating away from home against a toon side lacking in morale...surely RVP the correct pick?

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        1. Chazza
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 8 months ago

          If we could identify who are the so-called "MUST-haves" then there's not much point in this game really is there?

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          1. The ghost of a Pug's g…
            • 15 Years
            14 years, 8 months ago

            Nice one. Very constructive.

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        2. Jafalad
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 8 months ago

          RVP is a must have. 12 million for a player that scored 11 goals last season is v poor value/return imo.

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          1. conor2me
            • 16 Years
            14 years, 8 months ago

            I think Rooney and Rvp are both must haves,theres usually lots of goals at the start of the season and they'll score em. thet both of them and then trying to get Baines and Malouda in next week is the smartest thing to do

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          2. Christina.
            • 16 Years
            14 years, 8 months ago

            Jafs, let's move on. New season.

            NEW POST!

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      12. arsenalrock
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 8 months ago

        Could I please have some help on this? Thanks

        A. Bosingwa,Nani Bent
        B. Lescott, N'Zogbia, Rooney

        Please help!

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        1. arsenalrock
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 8 months ago

          anyone? Thank you.

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          1. Jimjam
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 15 Years
            14 years, 8 months ago

            I'd go B, personally

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      13. Burly - swear i wont ever (…
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 8 months ago

        Morning all, please RMT if you have a moment. would really appreciate it.

        Given
        Hangeland, Jagielka, Kompany (Gabbidon, Simpson)
        Moses, Silva(c), Taarabt, N'Zogbia, Nani
        Carroll, Van Persie (Beattie)

        Subs ok? captain choice ok?

        cheers guys

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      14. stav
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 8 months ago

        Given, Ruddy
        A. Cole, Kompany, Enrique, Simpson, Orr
        NZog, Silva, Taraabt, Moses, Sessegnon
        Drogba, Rooney, Zamora

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      15. mullenlad
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 8 months ago

        How about this for a team?

        Kenny, Given
        Baines, Simpson, Rafael, Agger, Lescott
        Nani, Silva, NZogbia, Sessegnon, Sinclair
        Holt, Carroll, Johnson

        Any feedback appreciated guys.

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        1. arsenalrock
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 8 months ago

          Don't mind it. Not sure if Baines will score anything in gweek 1 though 😉

          Rafael definitely not a certain starter. and your defence is overall, way too heavy.

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          1. mullenlad
            • 16 Years
            14 years, 8 months ago

            Don't know about everyone else but i alway saw Rafael as a sure starter for Man U. Might be wrong but hes surely better than Smalling and Jones at RB. And I'm happy to keep Baines in as hes got brilliant fixtures after GW1.

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        2. lespaul
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 8 months ago

          quite similar to mine. you may want to get some chelsea in there over rafael or nani?

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        3. Chazza
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 8 months ago

          FFS generic with a 'big defence as opposed to a big attack' variation.

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          1. Chazza
            • 16 Years
            14 years, 8 months ago

            And to elaborate.. it is thus quite a good team. The cheap forwards you've gone for are good choices but I would question Rafael and Agger.

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          2. lespaul
            • 16 Years
            14 years, 8 months ago

            Johnson is looking such a BARGAIN!!

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            1. Kingston
              • 15 Years
              14 years, 8 months ago

              If you mean roger, 5m for a wolves defender is never a bargain

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            2. mullenlad
              • 16 Years
              14 years, 8 months ago

              He could well be a surprise this season and I'm wiling to take a shot with him.

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            3. ratty
              • 14 Years
              14 years, 8 months ago

              but he's such a bad player.

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          3. mullenlad
            • 16 Years
            14 years, 8 months ago

            There seems to be far more good defence options this season compared to midfield and striking options. Just hope they start scoring for me from the first whistle.

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      16. Someoneleet
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 8 months ago

        Which 2 would you have of:

        Rooney RVP Drogba Carroll

        23m budget

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        1. Shane Ferguson 4.0
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 8 months ago

          Rooney and Carroll

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      17. thebizzle
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 8 months ago

        I have £9m left for 2 defenders... any tips please?

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        1. Sheep Flavour
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 8 months ago

          Rangel of Swansea £4.5 million. Granted they may not keep as many clean sheets now they have come up but he is a Baines type defender so may make points that way.

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      18. Sheep Flavour
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 8 months ago

        Rafael - Bargin for a UTD Defender that starts or good price for a defender who will start but not very often for Utd? Is Smalling a better shout?

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