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Neil Warnock leads a host of Premier League managers set to deliver debuts this weekend, with new signings Shaun Wright-Phillips and Joey Barton likely starters for QPR in Monday’s clash with Newcastle.

Arsene Wenger will surely draft in new boys Per Mertesacker and Mikel Arteta and neighbours Spurs will give debuts to Scott Parker and Emmanuel Adebayor as they visit a Wolves side that looks set to be unchanged once more. Peter Crouch should lead the Stoke attack against visiting Liverpool, while Alex Ferguson continues to trust his young guns at the back and will re-unite Wayne Rooney with Javier Hernandez up front, as Danny Welbeck misses out with a hamstring problem.

Asamoah Gyan looks set to be ruled out for Sunderland, paving the way for Nicklas Bendtner to make his Black Cats debut against Andre Villas-Boas’ Chelsea, as the Blues head to the Stadium of Light without Didier Drogba, with the Ivorian continuing his recovery from concussion.

For all the latest Premier League hearsay and revelations leading into the weekend, keep checking our ever-evolving Team News page. As ever, our Twitter feed brings you up-to-the-minute news direct from the source.

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

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  1. tarumit
    15 years, 1 month ago

    Al-Habsi (Cerny)
    Bosingwa, Kompany, Taylor R, Cahill, Smalling
    Mikel, Adam, Silva, Elmohamady, Jarvis
    Aguero, Rooney, Klasnic

    Suggest 1 gud transfer

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    1. Turbodog
      15 years, 1 month ago

      Aguero to RVP

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  2. hillbillypete
    15 years, 1 month ago

    happy days i say!

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  3. jamez
    15 years, 1 month ago

    right lads , taking a risk this week cos im 34 points ahead of my friend so im captaining moses, anyone else with me ?

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    1. Piggs Boson
      15 years, 1 month ago

      do minus points get doubled?

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  4. Valar(Keith)
    15 years, 1 month ago

    worth doin sinclair to Walcott for a 4 pt hit? got 3 million in the bank..
    need a reply fast as i'm in a cyber in a strange city and my bus leavin for home in 1 hour.. (16 hour journey:()

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    1. aint no stopping me
      15 years, 1 month ago

      who dares wins

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    2. Marknlard
      15 years, 1 month ago

      Yup.

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    3. Zinedine
      15 years, 1 month ago

      paris?

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    4. Zinedine
      15 years, 1 month ago

      also i say not worth the hit (im backing sinclair for one haul before I get rid of him) up to you

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    5. Bubbles
      15 years, 1 month ago

      Yep, go for it.

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  5. tarumit
    15 years, 1 month ago

    Al-Habsi (Cerny)
    Bosingwa, Kompany, Taylor R, Cahill, Smalling
    Mikel, Adam, Silva, Elmohamady, Jarvis
    Aguero, Rooney, Klasnic

    Suggest 1 transfer & captain

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    1. Funkyav
      15 years, 1 month ago

      you posted this 2 mins previously

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      1. Nomar
        15 years, 1 month ago

        If you answer him then he won't keep posting, will he!

        Tarumit, do ya have any money left in bank? If so maybe Aguero to RVP.

        Or upgrade Mikkel.

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        1. Funkyav
          15 years, 1 month ago

          3 times in 6 minutes... do u think that is reasonable?

          If he actually asked a question i would help but simply saying RMCT (Rate my crap team) then saying give me a transfer and tell me who to captain! pathetic.

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          1. Jimrod™
            15 years, 1 month ago

            He should definitely captain Adam.

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    2. Zinedine
      15 years, 1 month ago

      i suggest its a pretty bad team so captain rooney and scan the message boards until a transfer suggestion tickles your fancy

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  6. Ricky - it doesn\'t ta…
    15 years, 1 month ago

    so baines given and bent are set to play ? anyone think jarvis will play after having an injection?

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  7. aint no stopping me
    15 years, 1 month ago

    what price rises / falls due in the night?
    I'd love it if:
    Dzeko, Young, Taylor R, Suarez rise 0.1 more

    I'd hate it if:
    Krul, Mata, RVP rise 0.1

    What are my chances??

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    1. Piggs Boson
      15 years, 1 month ago

      dzeko & krul ??? def not suarez

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  8. jamez
    15 years, 1 month ago

    right lads , taking a risk this week cos im 34 points ahead of my friend so im captaining moses, anyone else with me ????????

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    1. bmic
      15 years, 1 month ago

      good one!

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      1. jamez
        15 years, 1 month ago

        wasnt joking hes bound to shine this week espicaccaly after signing a contract extension

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        1. Marknlard
          15 years, 1 month ago

          People shouldn't know that players have signed contract extensions. Such dull news, but SSN always report it.

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          1. bmic
            15 years, 1 month ago

            I am between playing moses or benching nzog...

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        2. Podge
          15 years, 1 month ago

          Surely its put your feet up time then

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  9. immybob
    15 years, 1 month ago

    Anyone thinking about Ramsey.?

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    1. jamez
      15 years, 1 month ago

      what , didnt know this was a homo messageboards 😉

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      1. herman murman
        15 years, 1 month ago

        it is, whats ur number big boy??

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        1. jamez
          15 years, 1 month ago

          084576203

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          1. herman murman
            15 years, 1 month ago

            its engaged!!

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            1. PAVLYUCHENKOSAURUS
              15 years, 1 month ago

              LMAO!

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    2. Kostja
      15 years, 1 month ago

      I am, between Arteta or Ramsay, the one who plays in the hole will score nicely. But noone knows.

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      1. immybob
        15 years, 1 month ago

        I'm a massive Homo... May take a punt but it'll be for a 4 pointer if I do.!?

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    3. Danton
      15 years, 1 month ago

      I think Ramsey's role in Arsenal is bit open yet. He's motivated and has been playing decently despite Arsenal's general performance. Still, he might be a rotation risk and even more of a assist-to-assist guy (and not racking up points). Yet, might prove to be quality

      In same price category, I would (and will) choose Taarabt.

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  10. tarumit
    15 years, 1 month ago

    Al-Habsi (Cerny)
    Bosingwa, Kompany, Taylor R, Cahill, Smalling
    Mikel, Adam, Silva, Elmohamady, Jarvis
    Aguero, Rooney, Klasnic

    1 transfer & captain

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    1. Funkyav
      15 years, 1 month ago

      3 times in 6 minutes.

      IDIOT

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      1. OPTA FPL
        15 years, 1 month ago

        and you're about 2 times in 4 minutes. lol 😀

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    2. Piggs Boson
      15 years, 1 month ago

      I'm all for reposting on the next page, when you were near the bottom. But twice in half a page! Hang your head in shame...

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  11. David
    15 years, 1 month ago

    Are any people, especially wildcarders worried about waiting as late as possible on saturday morning before confirming their teams?
    I have a massive worry that the website will crash again, but desperately need a good week and want to wait to hear as much team news as poss. What would be the safest latest time to confirm team?
    thanks folks

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    1. gooner dave
      15 years, 1 month ago

      This evening, i'd say. Saturday mornings are too frenzied.
      So I ofcourse will be doing it tomorrow.....

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    2. hillbillypete
      15 years, 1 month ago

      no, but i have to sort mine out early anyway as im off out doing a half marathon

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      1. Kings of Lyon ★
        15 years, 1 month ago

        good luck young sir

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        1. hillbillypete
          15 years, 1 month ago

          with the run or team selection? 🙂

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          1. Kings of Lyon ★
            15 years, 1 month ago

            haha the run, but both 🙂

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    3. aint no stopping me
      15 years, 1 month ago

      I'm not so much worried about a crash, rather price changes in the night spoiling my plans. Have a plan but nothing left in bank - any predictions as to who will rise / fall??

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    4. herman murman
      15 years, 1 month ago

      i think it will be alright. there will be no where near the traffic there was on the first day. many people are bored with it already.

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    5. Bubbles
      15 years, 1 month ago

      I'll be sorting my actual team out tomorrow morning, after all the price rises tonight take effect.

      ...but if it crashes, we'll just demand ANOTHER wildcard. 😛

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    6. jamsiep
      15 years, 1 month ago

      If it does crash again I'm gunna quit.

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  12. MJonno_79
    15 years, 1 month ago

    UMMMM . Who to choose as captain????
    Rooney, Silva, Young, Arteta or RVP
    Thinking of keeping faith with Rooney. Heeeeelp

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    1. PAVLYUCHENKOSAURUS
      15 years, 1 month ago

      Have you read any of todays posts?

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    2. Hybrid.power
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      15 years, 1 month ago

      Robin.

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    3. Piggs Boson
      15 years, 1 month ago

      If you have him RvP, if not ROONEY

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  13. LewanGOALski
    15 years, 1 month ago

    in CL Fantasy:

    take

    A. Hazard & Villa
    B. Nasri & Hulk
    C. Nasri & Dzeko

    ?

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  14. Henry Hill
    15 years, 1 month ago

    Do people think its way too late to do my wildcard considering the various price changes over the past 2 weeks? No United coverage killed me last gameweek. I already brought in Van Persie for Torres but would like Dzeko as a good differential as none of my rivals have him.

    This is my current team:
    Given (Mignolet)

    Enrique Kompany Bosingwa Senderos (A Cole)

    Silva Taarabt Sinclair (Moses, Sessegnon)

    Van Persie(capt) Bent Long

    Cheers lads.

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    1. Podge
      15 years, 1 month ago

      They may well have him by now

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    2. Nomar
      15 years, 1 month ago

      RVP is fine. If you need to wildcard then do it, but I think you can wait now. You have enough there to serve you well this week.

      Think we might get some points from Taarbs this week, Henry.

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      1. Henry Hill
        15 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers nomar. Yes I think Barton could do wonders for Adel, give him a much needed bollocking form time to time. I'm Very confident of a win Monday 🙂

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  15. Voronin
    15 years, 1 month ago

    Walcott captain, done.

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  16. Dave
    15 years, 1 month ago

    "Rate This Idea"?

    I've been looking at some money saving defensive rotations and have come up with:

    GK: Ruddy/Hennessy
    DF: Neil Taylor / Ryan Taylor

    If you bought Ryan Taylor before he rose, then I think this gives a good rotation for GK and on place at the back for only 12.5 for 4 players.
    Is this a good idea or is my caffeine-free-friday messing with my noggin?

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    1. Marknlard
      15 years, 1 month ago

      Ryan Taylor's place is under threat from the new boy.

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      1. matiakez
        15 years, 1 month ago

        He might not play monday either due to his wife being in labour..

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  17. cheeky_ash
    15 years, 1 month ago

    Chaps...

    Cheeky punt on Ruiz anyone???

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    1. bmic
      15 years, 1 month ago

      Me, RVP, Stracq and Ruiz

      Help me God!

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

      Yeah.

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  18. bmic
    15 years, 1 month ago

    1415 FOOTBALL: Seamus Coleman returns to Everton's squad to face Aston Villa at home on Saturday after recovering from an ankle ligament injury which had sidelined him for a month.

    mmmmm

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    1. herman murman
      15 years, 1 month ago

      ahhh, wee seamy. David Dunphy says he is world class. buy him!!

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  19. Optimus.
    15 years, 1 month ago

    so whats the bets after his 4 goals last week all the casual fpl players will captain dzeko and he`ll score a brace

    while the more serious fpl players like me fear for rotation and a 10 min appearance wont captain him and fail elsewhere with a captain choice

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    1. herman murman
      15 years, 1 month ago

      he's my capt. how can you drop someone who is scoring the way he is.

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      1. PAVLYUCHENKOSAURUS
        15 years, 1 month ago

        He was my captain, after today's post's I've gone for RVP... Either way I think you will be ok.

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    2. hillbillypete
      15 years, 1 month ago

      solve the problem and captain RVP

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    3. bmic
      15 years, 1 month ago

      I would say there is a fair chance of that happening haha

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    4. Qubit
      15 years, 1 month ago

      Dzecko is a reasonable captain shout this weekend. Statisically the best is RVP, no doubt, but Dzecko should get some minutes and hopefully enough to do something.

      Should he not play at all (unlikely) the Vice captaincy kicks in. Personally i feel Dzecko is at least as fair a shout for the armband as Rooney for example. Silva is also a decent option.

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

      Glass half empty then...

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  20. Spoiler
    15 years, 1 month ago

    i know guardian squadsheets mean nothing but not liking the defence without boswingwa

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    1. Piggs Boson
      15 years, 1 month ago

      What! No Bosingwa! Is worrying, surely he'll start! Did they have a reason?

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  21. AP
    15 years, 1 month ago

    Defoe and Barndoor predicted to start in a 442. It'll be a pass fest upfront, clearly.

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  22. Silva is Gold.
    15 years, 1 month ago

    Well I've gone Dempsey captain for banter.

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    1. Piggs Boson
      15 years, 1 month ago

      Good choice, surely ruiz will play up front though

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  23. jayzico
    15 years, 1 month ago

    So guardian squadsheets don't think bosingwa will play hmm. That makes my back three utter sh**e

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    1. applebonkers
      • Has Moderation Rights
      15 years, 1 month ago

      he's been their best player this season. undroppable

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    2. jamsiep
      15 years, 1 month ago

      Bosingwa will play.

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      1. matiakez
        15 years, 1 month ago

        Yes wouldn't send a great message dropping him..

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        1. jayzico
          15 years, 1 month ago

          I agree. Yet at the same time I can see big Ivan coming in to get a game sooner or later. Had a feeling it might be this week, irrespective of bosingwa's form

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  24. Dago
    15 years, 1 month ago

    Who plays left back for Swansea? Trying to assess how much potential Walcott has this gameweek. I am going to take a 4 point hit as I have no Arsenal coverage. Anyone please recommend the best option?

    A) Moses > Arteta
    B) Sinclair > Walcott
    C) Suarez > RVP

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    1. Marknlard
      15 years, 1 month ago

      Neil Taylor, the guy who stood still and let Young score at Wembley.

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      1. Dago
        15 years, 1 month ago

        sounds promising. Thanks Marknlard option B then?

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    2. Art Vandelay
      15 years, 1 month ago

      Sinclair to Walcott for me.

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    3. Piggs Boson
      15 years, 1 month ago

      B

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  25. Art Vandelay
    15 years, 1 month ago

    Slightly random combination question for WC.

    A) Kompany and Walcott

    or

    B) Hughes and Young

    I have RVP and Rooney.

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    1. Dago
      15 years, 1 month ago

      A currently

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      1. Art Vandelay
        15 years, 1 month ago

        That is what I have at the moment. A punt on Arsenal's bouncebackabilty..

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  26. kaz 96
    15 years, 1 month ago

    ok guys, so listen up. i have this league on fpl for regular posters. its been there for 3 years now and every year its the most active forum wise, there are around 20 lads in there and almost all of them post regularly. if anyone of u chekcs fpl regualrly and wants to join an active league then heres the code :131173-44250

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    1. No Totti No Party
      15 years, 1 month ago

      ok , I'm in

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  27. herman murman
    15 years, 1 month ago

    on a different note, watching Q channel on sky, "smells like the 90's" smashing pumpkins, nirvana, pearl jam etc... Fekin class!!!!

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    1. PAVLYUCHENKOSAURUS
      15 years, 1 month ago

      Then it all falls apart when they throw Nickleback into the mix *shudders*

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  28. baronvanduck
    15 years, 1 month ago

    Is Adebayor worth a cheeky gamble at 8.0 over Aguero?

    Currently Have...

    Bosingwa, Richards, Enrique, (De Laet, Simpson)

    Silva, Arteta, Jarvis, Moses (Tiote)

    Aguero, Rooney Saurez

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  29. Drip Doctor
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    15 years, 1 month ago

    England dominating the cricket again. They are becoming as boring as Barcelona.

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    1. Sir Jose Wenger returns
      15 years, 1 month ago

      Surely no one could be that boring

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  30. matiakez
    15 years, 1 month ago

    Struggling to go with which front 7:

    A:

    Silva SWP Dyer young Dempsey/Arteta/Downing
    Dzeko RVP/Rooney Holt

    B:

    Silva Young Jarvis SWP Dyer
    Dzeko Ade RVP

    Thanks a lot!!

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