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The Knee Jerk – United Rip It Up

28 August 2011 3323 comments
Mark Mark
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Manchester United have just joined Edin Dzeko in turning Gameweek three upside down.

In 90 minutes of football, United simply blitzed a bewildered Arsenal, ravaged by injury and suspension, ill-equipped and unprepared for the waves of United attacks and individual brilliance thrown at them.

For Fantasy owners of Wayne Rooney and Ashley Young, United’s 8-2 win has brought a rare bounty of points that will have transformed their Gameweek scoring. Three goals and an assist from Rooney, a brace and and three assists from Young, the returns are beyond our wildest expectations and the stuff of nightmares for Arsenal fans and their beleaguered manager who could only watch on while their inexperienced and shell-shocked side were dismantled. Those Fantasy managers without the United pair are unlikely to feel much better – mini-leagues have been turned on their head by today’s events.

This afternoon will have a major impact on the Fantasy Premier League game with Young and Rooney now inevitably set to enjoy huge investment during the international break. Prices will rise, Wildcards will flutter – an extraordinary end to our Fantasy Gameweek.

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

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  1. meclive
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 7 months ago

    Is Etherington the best MF for under 7mill??

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  2. GonDutch
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 7 months ago

    as its 2 weeks untill the next gameweek does this mean we get 2 free transfers? or is it 1 per game week?

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    1. GonDutch
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      • 14 Years
      14 years, 7 months ago

      coment delete

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  3. kez97
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 7 months ago

    Rooney(C) and Young saved my GW

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  4. HellasLEAF
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 7 months ago

    I'm shocked there is not more talk of Anderson on here. Surely any cheap way into United midfield is better than Brunt or Sinclair or Taarabt. United will score many goals in matched while the others struggle to find the net.

    Even some rotation risk is worth it!

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    1. bmb100
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 7 months ago

      Shhhhhhhh!!!

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      1. Cars and Mané
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 7 months ago

        +1

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    2. Spoonzers
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 7 months ago

      Agreed. I'm keeping Nani but had took Anderson instead of Young if I had to.

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    3. Scar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 7 months ago

      Go ahead, he wont score

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  5. FPL Daniel
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 7 months ago

    First I must apologize to Steven Fletcher cause he didn't had chance in my team but there is certain Bosnian striker playing for a team that is scoring for fun ATM.

    The plan is like this, I want to do a 4 point hit and if I don't do I now I won't be able to do it at all.

    Due to the fact that I have Silva already, Nasri too would be overkill IMO so the knee jerk but wise hit is:

    Lamps and Fletcher out
    Dzeko and Young in

    I opted for Young instead of Nasri. Nasri maybe later or Mata after the Utd game. Opinion please. And I am willing to make the risk regarding the international brake. Early in the season this risk are good for building team value and racking up the points.

    Cheers,

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    1. Cars and Mané
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 7 months ago

      I'd do it.

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    2. FPL Daniel
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 7 months ago

      Oops I've broken the site again. Sorry

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      1. Hect.OR 98th
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 7 months ago

        Do it

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      2. ColeHole
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 7 months ago

        I've done it - so should you. Build up value to get a 5th big hitter. eg: Eventually 3 of the 10.0 ish mids.

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      3. FPL Daniel
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 7 months ago

        No others suggestions?

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  6. 7923dos
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 7 months ago

    Would Aguero > Dzeko be madness for a 4 point hit?

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    1. Mull
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 7 months ago

      Ask yourself will Dzeko outscore Aguero by 4 points at the weekend.

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    2. Granville
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      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 7 months ago

      Absolutely crazy, Aguero might rip Wigan a new one next gameweek.

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      1. 7923dos
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 7 months ago

        Could wildcard it? The potential price increase for Dzeko could make a big difference later in the season, and I have a horrible feeling Tevez could start in Aguero's place...

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      2. jamsiep
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 7 months ago

        While Dzeko is rested up after two qualifiers with Bosnia, and a CL tie with Napoli coming up. Choosing which City player(s) to put in my wildcard team is going to be an absolute nightmare, so much potential rotation!

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        1. Dan
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 7 months ago

          Link to your team jamsie?

          Why you wildcarding so early?

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        2. Smarty Pants
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 7 months ago

          Aguero plays in Bangladesh meanwhile!

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        3. KiwiAz72
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 7 months ago

          agreed - uber low chance of dzeko starting v wigan,

          introducing balotelli and tevez.....

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  7. sadman
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 7 months ago

    alright lads?

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  8. romeo03
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 7 months ago

    guys im doing wildcard what do you think

    vorm

    bosingwa smalling enrique taylor r

    mata nasri young

    aguero van persie dzeko

    advice would be appreciated

    my current team is

    hilario

    simpson baines woodgate

    nzogbia adam arteta lampard

    welbeck torres agbonlahor

    so what do you think guys?

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    1. kez97
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 7 months ago

      WELBECK OUT 4 A MONTH!!!!

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      1. romeo03
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 7 months ago

        i no thats my team at the moment the bottom one i want to change it to the top team

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        1. kez97
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 7 months ago

          Sorry m8 didn't notice

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    2. ImTheDude
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 7 months ago

      Whats ur bench?

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      1. romeo03
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 7 months ago

        bench is rubbish ruddy,simpson,fergueson,dyer

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  9. DJFootball
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 7 months ago

    I have just 122 points after 3 games, and mini league leader has 213 already!!

    I normally make top 3 in the league each season, but i'm really thinking I need to play my wildcard now

    Current players are: Given, Ruddy Enrique, Kompany, Bosingwa, Simpson, Brown, N'Zogbia, Sessegnon, Nani, Moses, Hoolahan, Torres, Bent Suarez

    Should I wildcard? Already done Torres > Dzeko

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    1. kez97
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 7 months ago

      See how it goes in the next GW and if they do pants for you then use ur WC

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      1. DJFootball
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 7 months ago

        Thinking Kompany, N'Zogbia, Nani,Sess, Moses, Hoolahan, Bent can go, and change for Rooney, Young, Nasri, Walcott/Silva, and a couple of cheapies

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  10. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 7 months ago

    Torres & Bent -> Rooney & Dzeko (no hit) - too much of a knee jerk?

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    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 7 months ago

      Selling those 2 is fair enough, picking who replaces them is the harder part. Rooney seems a MUST atm.

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      1. Jinswick
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 7 months ago

        Yeah I agree. It's RVP's fixtures vs Rooney's form. I think Dzeko is almost a must have at 8.5m - can't see him being dropped after 6 goals in 3 games. Would you do anything different with this squad?

        Hilario, Ruddy
        Bosingwa, Dunne, Brown, Simpson, Senderos
        Silva, Nani, Sessegnon, Sinclair, Moses
        Torres, Suarez, Bent
        Bank 0.0m

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        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 7 months ago

          Getting 1-2 new strikers has to be option taken regarding points. Plenty are selling Bent for Dzeko. Midfield is weak but you already know that.

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          1. Jinswick
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 15 Years
            14 years, 7 months ago

            Yeah, I could do with a 3rd decent midfielder, but not many are firing of the ones I don't have. I have 2 free transfers so there wouldn't be any point hits. Might do Torres -> Dzeko tonight to get on the price rise/fall and then decide on Bent-> Rooney or RVP later (but before the price rises).

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  11. romeo03
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 7 months ago

    i hope i get bonus for

    lampard(C) arteta adam agbonlahor

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    1. Mull
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 7 months ago

      Your wildcarding when you can potentially get 70+ without Rooney.

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  12. Whistle
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 7 months ago

    What do people expect Dzeko's price to increase by? 0.2?

    Is it worth swapping Aguero > Dzeko? (On a FT)

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  13. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 7 months ago

    Am I bold?

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    1. Whistle
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 7 months ago

      Yes

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    2. Smarty Pants
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 7 months ago

      am I?

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      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 7 months ago

        No

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  14. beslowbowler
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 7 months ago

    What time tomorrow are the prices expected to rise or should I get my Torres + N'zog >> Dzeko + Young in now?

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    1. MJ6987
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 7 months ago

      Do it before 1am

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    2. Spoonzers
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 7 months ago

      During the night. Young won't rise now, but Dzeko will.

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  15. sadman
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 7 months ago

    Dead Matas

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  16. VanDeRooney
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 7 months ago

    Error logging in. Please check your details and try again.

    REALLY FRUSTRATING. Anyone know where to reach the administrators?

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    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 7 months ago

      I rarely have issues logging in. I don't understand how bad it can be.

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  17. beeper
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 7 months ago

    i see the SET PIECE TAKERS has been updated

    baines did not take the pen this GW

    and man city doest looked right to me??????

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  18. Headless
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 7 months ago

    How to make money at fpl.

    we all agree to buy a certain set of players with low ownership e.g. Ollson at west Brom. Loads of us buy him in at present price, his value rises by 0.2 (With his price being low not so many of us have to buy. Then we can all sell and collect the money.

    I feel like a banker!

    Oh yes, and not so sure Young will be too much of a rotation risk. I think Nani and Valencia are more likely to rotate. Young seems to link the play and bring others into the game more than either of N & V

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    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 7 months ago

      Ths post is a fail. Low ownership has nothing to do with players rising, only players falling.

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      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 7 months ago

        This*

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        1. Headless
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 7 months ago

          Surely the lower the percentage of owners, the lower the number required to get 100% nti. Once the first rise in price goes on , the process starts all over again. The percentage ownership would still be small so another 100%nti in would still be realistic.

          Not something i would do, but just a thought.

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          1. TorresMagic™
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 16 Years
            14 years, 7 months ago

            Incorrect, it goes on Net Transfers In receiving a certain figure when protection isn't involved. The 2nd rise is double the NTI needed unless the 1st change occurs the night before deadline. Would need 50000 trades minimum for a 0.2 & plenty here losing points etc.

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  19. Bod
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 7 months ago

    Bold move

    o.0

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  20. MJ6987
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 7 months ago

    Repost...
    Brunt or Jarvis?

    Or any other mid at 6.1 or below for that matter?

    Thanks!

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    1. 1Man
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 7 months ago

      Ashley Young should only have 2 assists..

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      1. MJ6987
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 7 months ago

        Thanks - but about my question...

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        1. 1Man
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 7 months ago

          Jarvis

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    2. Bod
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 7 months ago

      Jarvis, but tbh there's not much in it

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    3. Leysh
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 7 months ago

      Anderson

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  21. HVT
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 7 months ago

    Can't believe I capt luis and had roo and young in my team and score still sh1t!

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  22. Mok
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 7 months ago

    Best mid for 8M?

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    1. HVT
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 7 months ago

      Gecko get I'm!

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  23. disparate dan - a reasonabl…
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 7 months ago

    you're fit but my gossshhh don't you know it

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  24. stufail
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 7 months ago

    Does anyone know where Saha was?

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  25. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 7 months ago

    shall I get Dzeko now or wait 2 weeks?

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  26. Corrigan
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 7 months ago

    I have a hunch that Dzeko is Berbatov MK II and that the likes of Sessegnon, many people's sacrificial lamb as they upgrade there WC mf, will come good.

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    1. disparate dan - a reasonabl…
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 7 months ago

      then i'll drop dzeko like he's hot and get sess

      no biggy

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    2. Bod
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 7 months ago

      Agree about the berbaslob mkII, not so much about the Sessegnon business, still waiting for this years Adam, worried there won't be one

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  27. Scratch
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 7 months ago

    Just realised Sporting Lisbon ruined my assumolators 🙁

    On the plus side my £20 free bet went on another accum on Man U, Chel, Rangers, Real...and Barcelona who play tomorrow night.

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    1. Scratch
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 7 months ago

      Err accumulators*

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  28. Mr. Tambourine Man
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 7 months ago

    So I've done it. Not big and not clever. Wasn't sober, saw MOTD having avoided scores all day. Did Torres -> Dzeko and N'Zogbia -> Young for free. Most reactionary I've ever been, and I enjoyed it.

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    1. mr messi
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 7 months ago

      Me too. Feels good.

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  29. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 7 months ago

    what time is price rise?

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  30. Corrigan
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 7 months ago

    I also realise that while we can over-analyse things and miss the obvious points (particularly frustrating at the start of the season), the biggest thing this brilliant website has taught me is not to chase last weeks points but to be methodical and read between the lines. Tempting though it is to reassemble my shambles of a team. PS if Arteta leaves then Baines will be FPL gold dust imo.

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    1. Mr. Tambourine Man
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 7 months ago

      Meh. I always do that. And sometimes that's good, and other times you watch players rise who you knew you were going to get anyway.

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