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ICT Analysis- Chelsea Gameweek Four

16 September 2011 740 comments
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We’re trying a new approach to the ICT articles, focussing on individual teams and tactical decisions in the Gameweek gone by. Saturday’s game at the Stadium of Light saw three players -Raul Meireles, Juan Mata and Daniel Sturridge- all make their first league starts of the season for Chelsea and Nicolas Anelka also played the central role of the front three for the first time this campaign.

The 2-1 win means Chelsea maintain their chase of both Manchester clubs at the top of the table and all four played a significant part in the victory. Here’s some analysis on their ICT ratings and how each of the quartet fared overall:

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  1. ididnt
    15 years, 1 month ago

    is Drenthe worth a shout?

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    1. applebonkers
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      15 years, 1 month ago

      DREEEEEEENTHE! nah

      seriously though surely wait until he starts before having a punt. he'll still be a big differential even if you wait for that assurance

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    2. King Nil Miss ✩
      15 years, 1 month ago

      Not yet imo.

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    3. applebonkers
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      15 years, 1 month ago

      ...but then you miss out on his 2 great fixtures? ahh didn't think of that. no idea then 😳

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  2. Henry Hill
    15 years, 1 month ago

    What transfer do people think i should do this week? 0.2 in bank

    Given Mignolet

    Enrique Cole A Kompany Bosingwa Senderos

    Silva Taarabt Moses Sessegnon Sinclair

    Bent Van Persie Long

    Possibly Jagielka in for one of the Chelsea defenders?

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    1. King Nil Miss ✩
      15 years, 1 month ago

      I think it´s not worth a transfer for just one week!
      Everton fixtures get tough onwards...

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      1. llamaZA
        15 years, 1 month ago

        Agree with this (re Everton defence), would be the same concern I'd have with Bolton attack (as much as I think it would do well)

        I'd try get rid of Sess or Long.

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        1. Mbiz
          15 years, 1 month ago

          I agree, downgrade cole as you already have Bos, then upgrade elsewhere...

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        2. ralphypne
          15 years, 1 month ago

          why would you get rid of long?

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    2. Made of Stone
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      15 years, 1 month ago

      Toughie for your defence this week, If you want to transfer out a defender, maybe someone who is at home this week, otherwise save up 2 and make the transfers more effective next week?

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  3. King Nil Miss ✩
    15 years, 1 month ago

    Do you believe Walcott may be rested?(can´t see bigger threat)

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    1. Drip Doctor
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      15 years, 1 month ago

      Could well be. Gervinho is rested after missing games through suspension and Arsh didn't play the CL match.

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      1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
        15 years, 1 month ago

        I would be delighted if he was benched but i can't see it. He normally plays quite well against us and i expect Olsson to start ahead of Givet to combat Theo's threat (which is basically pace!)

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        1. King Nil Miss ✩
          15 years, 1 month ago

          SD when do you think will see some Vukcevic action?
          Would love that!

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          1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
            15 years, 1 month ago

            I think he was on the bench for the Fulham game and i was surprised he didn't come on when Kean brought Jason Lowe on. Hopefully soon!!!

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            1. jamsiep
              15 years, 1 month ago

              Never question the Kean machine.

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

          Im keeping him so i hope he does start. He's played a lot of games without rest though. Lovely net busting shot last season 😉

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      2. King Nil Miss ✩
        15 years, 1 month ago

        That´s exactly what I´m afraid...

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  4. Touré De Force
    15 years, 1 month ago

    Who to start, Bosingwa, RTaylor or De Laet? I'm thinking Bosingwa.

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    1. PAVLYUCHENKOSAURUS
      15 years, 1 month ago

      Think i'd go Raylor, but it's a really hard call. If it's any help, I can't see any of them scoring well!

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      1. Touré De Force
        15 years, 1 month ago

        If I was sure RTaylor would start I'd go for him.

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        1. PAVLYUCHENKOSAURUS
          15 years, 1 month ago

          I thought he was due to Santon injury?

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          1. Touré De Force
            15 years, 1 month ago

            Oooh wasn't aware of Santon injury, ty

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        2. The Finnisher
          15 years, 1 month ago

          why wouldnt he?

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  5. jujie2004123
    15 years, 1 month ago

    given or vorm? hmm.. any suggestion?

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    1. beslowbowler
      15 years, 1 month ago

      given

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    2. Touré De Force
      15 years, 1 month ago

      Vorm for me.

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    3. PAVLYUCHENKOSAURUS
      15 years, 1 month ago

      given. done.

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      1. PAVLYUCHENKOSAURUS
        15 years, 1 month ago

        The sheer controvesy!

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  6. llamaZA
    15 years, 1 month ago

    Transfers done, big calls needed to be made to catch up.

    Captain and subs choices are tough this week, any ideas? Currently on:

    Vorm/(Schwarzer)
    Ward/Baines(c)/Kompany
    Petrov/Silva/Young/Brunt
    Sturridge/Adebayor/RvP(v)
    Subs: Dyer/Bosingwa/de Laet

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  7. Pablitto
    15 years, 1 month ago

    choose one for upcomming GW:

    DeLaet(NOR)
    Dyer(SWA)

    ?

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    1. llamaZA
      15 years, 1 month ago

      err Dyer, de Laet could get a negative this week.

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      1. Pablitto
        15 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers 😀

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  8. jackwigan
    15 years, 1 month ago

    Any recommendations for a mid 5.5m or lower? Replacement for Cleverley.

    Have Moses & Dyer already.

    Cheers.

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    1. llamaZA
      15 years, 1 month ago

      Hoolahan?

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      1. meerlight
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        15 years, 1 month ago

        For some god forsaken reason hoolahan and surman are being rotated. I'm looking to ditch hoola, probably next week, for that reason and I'm considering Ben Arfa at the mo.

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    2. Touré De Force
      15 years, 1 month ago

      Formica.

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      1. jackwigan
        15 years, 1 month ago

        Just had a look at your team. We already have 8 of the same players...

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  9. ididnt
    15 years, 1 month ago

    Anderson and Jarvis
    Anderson and Meireles
    Petrov and Yay toure

    any combo of the above..

    thoughts?

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    1. Touré De Force
      15 years, 1 month ago

      I like Anderson and Mereiles out of those pairings but it's not very inspiring either...

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      1. ididnt
        15 years, 1 month ago

        Thanks - Drenthe and Wright-Philiips it is..

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    2. DavidHopkin
      15 years, 1 month ago

      Anderson and Jarvis. Meireles isn't guaranteed starts, Yaya isn't getting forward as much this season.

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      1. Touré De Force
        15 years, 1 month ago

        Mereiles is now nailed on imo. Agree on Yaya.

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        1. DavidHopkin
          15 years, 1 month ago

          Even if he is nailed on I can't see him getting forward as much as he did in the back end of last season for Liverpool. Surely the attacking points from Chelsea's midfield are going to come from Mata, Lampard and Malouda.

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    3. PAVLYUCHENKOSAURUS
      15 years, 1 month ago

      You'd be better getting one really high scorer like Silva, Mata, etc and downgrading the 2nd player to Wolves mid or something.

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  10. gaz1185
    15 years, 1 month ago

    OK, still very uncertain on who to go with. Any advice on these two options:

    A) Walcott & Agbonlahor

    or B) Jarvis & Dzeko

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  11. girl270
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    15 years, 1 month ago

    RMT please, thinking of doing WC:

    Begovic/Vorm
    Kompany, Bosingwa, Ward, (Simpson, De Laet)
    Silva, Nani, Jarvis, Walters (Dyer)
    Aguero Rooney, Odemwingie

    Thanks

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    1. Holy See
      15 years, 1 month ago

      Looks solid. Captain?

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      1. girl270
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        15 years, 1 month ago

        Probably play safe and go for Roonpig

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      2. Hate that rotation
        15 years, 1 month ago

        Cap Odemwing

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    2. Pabster
      15 years, 1 month ago

      Why would you possibly consider a wildcard? If I were to wildcard right now your team is basically who I would pick.

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      1. girl270
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        15 years, 1 month ago

        Because after a great start in GW1, my team has been cack for the last 3 weeks! Do you think it's too early to WC?

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        1. Pabster
          15 years, 1 month ago

          The link to your team doesn't work, so I can't see how you've done, but how can you make the claim that your team has been poor the last three gameweeks?

          You must have had an outstanding gameweek last weekend with that lineup. I don't see it at all.

          I don't necessarily think it's too early to wildcard. But generally I like saving mine for when the injuries start piling up or I want to take advantage of some double gameweeks, or if it's clear that several of my players are simply not performing.

          None of that applies to you, but it's just my opinion. Your team looks excellent.

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          1. Pabster
            15 years, 1 month ago

            By the way, take a look at my team and you'll see one that's on the brink of a wildcard ...

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            1. girl270
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              15 years, 1 month ago

              The team I've suggested on the previous post would be my new WC team. Old cack team was:

              Given, Ruddy
              Bosingwa, Kompany, Jagielka, Simpson, De Laet
              Silva, jarvis, N'Zogbia, Mikel, Moses
              RVP, Rooney, Dzeko

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              1. Pabster
                15 years, 1 month ago

                Ah, I see. That makes sense. Still don't think you need to wild card. Focus on getting Mikel out of our lineup, then you'll probably want to transfer Jags after this gameweek. But other than that, I don't see any need for urgency.

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      2. Made of Stone
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        15 years, 1 month ago

        I agree - pretty decent team.

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  12. The Light Knight
    15 years, 1 month ago

    Best mid for under 6.7. I was thinking Parker. Already have Ando. Thanks in advance

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    1. VarunK
      15 years, 1 month ago

      Shaun Wright is worth a punt

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  13. njfsdkffslkf
    15 years, 1 month ago

    Too risky?

    Defense rotates very very well.

    Vorm
    Taylor Brown Simpson
    VDV Nasri Mata Walcott
    Suarez Hernandez Dzeko (c)

    Ruddy Bosingwa Gabiddon Ferguson

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    1. Holy See
      15 years, 1 month ago

      Ferguson back in 😀 I'm gonna wait to see if VDV can finish a game uninjured before I consider him. Bit too much of the 'Dunn' about him for my liking at the minute.

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      1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
        15 years, 1 month ago

        How very dare you!!

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        1. Holy See
          15 years, 1 month ago

          He's still Super tho 😉

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    2. Doosra - ☭BowenOfRice☭
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      15 years, 1 month ago

      Yes. You have taken two punts in midfield, and two upfront. Gabbidon and Fergusson are shit, imo. Need to find a better balance with your funds, imo.

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    3. Bubbles
      15 years, 1 month ago

      Too much Ferguson. What's your obsession with Ferguson?!

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      1. Doosra - ☭BowenOfRice☭
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        15 years, 1 month ago

        Tractors? 😉

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      2. njfsdkffslkf
        15 years, 1 month ago

        £££££ 😀

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    4. AP
      15 years, 1 month ago

      That defence is a horror show. Shades of last year.

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      1. jamsiep
        15 years, 1 month ago

        Shades of Reeson too.

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  14. return of the king
    15 years, 1 month ago

    cnt decide..

    who will keep a clean sheet this weekend out of

    Wolves
    Liverpool
    Man City
    Aston Villa

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    1. Touré De Force
      15 years, 1 month ago

      Uhhhh, City?

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  15. BigDeeTee
    15 years, 1 month ago

    S.Warnock - A.Young - E.Dzeko

    or

    L.Baines - R.Meireles - S.Aguero

    Which is best? 🙂

    Already have Rooney with no Chelsea coverage so wanted to bring in Meireles or Mata. Meireles would allow me to get Baines and upgrade Dzeko to Aguero (maybe this is a downgrade!!).

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  16. Butters_lfc9
    15 years, 1 month ago

    Need some help on which will be more effective
    A)Young and Dyer
    B)Wright Phillips and Arteta or another 8.3 or under mid
    At the moment my team is
    Vorm(Ruddy)
    Bosingwa,Ward,Enrique,Brown(Simpson)
    Young,Mata,Nasri(Moses,Dyer)
    Adebayour,Rooney,Suarez
    Any other changes you would make? Maybe need some more Man City coverage or Arsenal.

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  17. Henry Hill
    15 years, 1 month ago

    What do people think of getting Shawcross in for Cashley?

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    1. PAVLYUCHENKOSAURUS
      15 years, 1 month ago

      If funds allow I'd atleast go for Huth. Then you are atleast getting back some attacking points you'd got Cashley in for in the first place.

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    2. Hate that rotation
      15 years, 1 month ago

      Stoke might be tired from Kiev trip. But long term I could see that being a good move.

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  18. MJ6987
    15 years, 1 month ago

    Most of my rivals are doing great despite going against every rule in the FFS book. Typical team:

    De Gea - someone else
    Cahill - R.Taylor - Some other defenders
    Adam - Silva - Some other midfielders
    Rooney (cpt every week) - Aguero - Someone else

    I am, however, doing pants. Conclusion: tear up the rule book and start again?

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    1. Qubit
      15 years, 1 month ago

      rofl. There are 2 people at the top of one of my mini league with almost this exact team.

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      1. beslowbowler
        15 years, 1 month ago

        +3 in my league. No transfers made or even substitutions.
        Gah!

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  19. JPerks
    15 years, 1 month ago

    I have a team that's not in any way suited to this gameweek.... I'm leaving it that way too. I have a horror week when I do the right thing, play the fixtures and all that. So now I'm trying it this way! 🙂

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  20. UnitedAdelaide
    15 years, 1 month ago

    need a good midfielder who will play regularly that is priced 5.3 or under....

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  21. Bazza
    15 years, 1 month ago

    SWP or Taarabt in for Duff?

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    1. Hate that rotation
      15 years, 1 month ago

      SWP looks better with crosses and shots on goal

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  22. Holy See
    15 years, 1 month ago

    Right so, Baines ©! Who's with me? CS, assist, 3 bps, 12pts. Seems logical! Like logic impacts on this game.

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    1. samcro
      15 years, 1 month ago

      *raises hand*

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    2. Kevtheotter
      15 years, 1 month ago

      i was thinking the same but i can see no cs no assist 2 points pfff

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    3. AP
      15 years, 1 month ago

      Moi. Wigan couldn't score at Goodison with Zog and Cleverley in the team, unlikely without.

      *kiss of death*.

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      1. Doosra - ☭BowenOfRice☭
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        15 years, 1 month ago

        Shhh!!! 😡 😉

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    4. Doosra - ☭BowenOfRice☭
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      15 years, 1 month ago

      Vice captain, after Roooney ...

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      1. AP
        15 years, 1 month ago

        I wouldn't © rooney this week Doosra. He can't score hat tricks every week! Hernadez to nick the goal. 1-0 or 2-1 utd.

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        1. Doosra - ☭BowenOfRice☭
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          15 years, 1 month ago

          One goal will do me. The time to stop is when he does. Captain at home, someone else when he's away. One thing guaranteed to make Rooney go is the colour blue ... 🙂

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        2. Hate that rotation
          15 years, 1 month ago

          Agreed Hernandez will get on one of the crosses Young/Nani.

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  23. TonyVilliers
    15 years, 1 month ago

    OK all, very simple question. Rooney, Aguero or Klasnic as cpt. I'm playing all of them up front but Rooney and Aguero have tougher opposition but amazing form, whilst Klasnic has an easy opposition.

    Help! 😀

    Then again I could put Young or Silva? lol

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  24. AP
    15 years, 1 month ago

    Spurs have a quality midfield and forward combo if they can keep them fit. Shame their defence is a lame.

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    1. samcro
      15 years, 1 month ago

      Massively improved defence when King is fit. Unfortunately that is only about 10 games a season.

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      1. njfsdkffslkf
        15 years, 1 month ago

        Is he out this weekend?

        Looks a high scoring game

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        1. Hate that rotation
          15 years, 1 month ago

          I think it will be cagey and tight. Dalglish will play safe. These two are potential 4th place finishers so cant afford to lose.

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          1. njfsdkffslkf
            15 years, 1 month ago

            Jamie Carragher is playing though as could be Bassong - Kaboul

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    2. jamsiep
      15 years, 1 month ago

      Lennon Sandro/Huddlestone Modric Bale
      VDV
      Adebayor

      Not bad at all.

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      1. Hate that rotation
        15 years, 1 month ago

        You forgot about Parker

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      2. applebonkers
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        15 years, 1 month ago

        at least put parker as one of the slash choices, you can still put him third

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        1. jamsiep
          15 years, 1 month ago

          Parker can captain the reserves.

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          1. Doosra - ☭BowenOfRice☭
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            15 years, 1 month ago

            Nice touch. Agree ... 🙂

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      3. njfsdkffslkf
        15 years, 1 month ago

        Too early for VDV punt this week?

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        1. jamsiep
          15 years, 1 month ago

          I think so.

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          1. njfsdkffslkf
            15 years, 1 month ago

            Boo to you. 😛

            I think my bench if i go for it can cover.

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            1. Doosra - ☭BowenOfRice☭
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              15 years, 1 month ago

              No it can't! 😛

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      4. AP
        15 years, 1 month ago

        Sandro obviously over Thudd, but yeah - qualiteee. No depth mind.

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  25. Kevtheotter
    15 years, 1 month ago

    Is Benayoun nailed on this week does anyone think or would song be better option?

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    1. applebonkers
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      15 years, 1 month ago

      neither. song too defensive and benayoun too benchy. could very easily be a song, frimpong, arteta, gervinho, walcott, rvp front 6

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    2. jamsiep
      15 years, 1 month ago

      I wouldn't get either of them.

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  26. Dave H
    15 years, 1 month ago

    Scored well so far 274 points - but have thinking of using my wildcard to change Hilario, Smalling, Bosingwa, Kompany and Fletcher

    To end up with :

    Given Al Habsi
    Taylor R Senderos Simpson Ward Lopez
    Nani Mata Silva Moses Ferguson (Newcastle)
    Rooney Van Persie Zamora

    Should I change?

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    1. User
      15 years, 1 month ago

      Who have you changed for who?

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      1. Dave H
        15 years, 1 month ago

        Al Habsi in for Hilario
        Simpson, Ward, Lopez in for Kompany, Bosingwa, Smalling
        Van Persie in for Fletcher

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    2. CarelessGenius©
      15 years, 1 month ago

      No. Go for:

      De Gea
      Evra. Jones. Ferdinand. Evans
      Nani. Anderson. Carrick. Young
      Hernandez. Rooney

      But not this week cos they've got Chelski.....

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      1. Dave H
        15 years, 1 month ago

        I sense rose (or red) tinted glasses?

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  27. CarelessGenius©
    15 years, 1 month ago

    Wonder if Mancini'll go 4-3-3 with the 3 amigos up front? That would make all FPL managers 'appy.....

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    1. samcro
      15 years, 1 month ago

      Can't see that happening anytime soon. They're winning well as it is and keeping the strikers fresh.

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      1. CarelessGenius©
        15 years, 1 month ago

        It'd be fun though.....maybe against West Brom at home.....

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  28. Gravless wonder
    15 years, 1 month ago

    need to free some up some money:

    a) Arteta for Benayoun (not sure if he'll start though)
    b) Woodgate for a 4m QPR defender (Gabbidon/Hall depending on who'll start)

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  29. DavidHopkin
    15 years, 1 month ago

    Da Laet to Boyata, sensible?

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    1. samcro
      15 years, 1 month ago

      Long term, yes.

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      1. DavidHopkin
        15 years, 1 month ago

        Reckon he'll be a starter week in week out?

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  30. Tommyboy
    15 years, 1 month ago

    Anyone know what time the Chelsea press conference is? Was supposed to be at 12.45 but no link on their site and the links on banner on home page aren't clickable...

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    1. applebonkers
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      15 years, 1 month ago

      he's done it. the MASSIVE news was that there's a choice between hilario and turnbull for the bench.

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      1. Doosra - ☭BowenOfRice☭
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        15 years, 1 month ago

        Hilarious bullshit? There's a turn-up for the books! 😉

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