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The Numbers Game – Crossed Ball Suppliers

22 September 2011 285 comments
Mark Mark
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In our second Members article of the week, we drill further down into our Opta performance statistics to assess the Premier League’s leading supply lines from the crossed ball.

We slice open our data to list the top providers of crosses, examining which of them is delivering volume and quality, assess who is getting more of the ball and, ultimately, who is contributing the numbers to deliver Fantasy returns or at least demonstrating the potential to do so.

The article uncovers some interesting findings regarding the Nani vs Ashley Young debate, how Leighton Baines is comparing to his peers at full-back, and just how the likes of Stewart Downing and Matt Etherington are struggling to hit the heights of last season.

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

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  1. Back on the horse
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    I had a case of crossed balls once. painful

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    1. Waldaz
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Nice start of the page. 😉

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      1. Back on the horse
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        the cream rises...

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      2. The Wet Bandit
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        I know a guy who had that aswell, playing football, got tangled in his boxers which I didn't know was possible. Then he lost it.

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    2. Holy See
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Try genital warts. Actually don't 😉

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      1. NED KELLY
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        haha

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      2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        Ahhh - the experience of the confessional ... 😉

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        1. Holy See
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 4 months ago

          I'm on here for my sins 😛

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          1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
            14 years, 4 months ago

            Let me lend you my lash! 😛

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    3. jamsiep
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Same here. Required an operation, fun times.

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      1. AP
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        This explains a lot.

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        1. jamsiep
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 4 months ago

          Especially the squeaky voice.

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  2. Loveclarkeforever
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    Who's backing Adebayor for the captain's armband? I fancy it but can't help think i may miss out on yet another aguero goal fest...

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    1. Call Me Old Fashioned
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Same dilemma. Going for Aguero myself. If Spurs were at home this GW I wouldn't hesitate giving it to Adebayor.

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    2. Jax
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      spurs will draw with wigan in my opinion

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    3. Gummi
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      I wouldn't bet against Aguero or Rooney, personally. But if you are confident, he is a definite captain differential. I believe he is a long-term keeper and will score freely in an attacking Tottenham side.

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  3. NED KELLY
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    All my players play at home this GW.. apart from rooney.. think i'll do away wins on this weekends acumulater

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  4. "The Special One"
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Thoughts n assou-ekotto...
    bargain at 5mil, with spurs favourable fixtures??

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

      3 away out of next 4 though

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    2. Drip Doctor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Depends if Big Ladley King plays.

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      1. "The Special One"
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        fixtures look gud til gw 21...

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        1. Kuqi Monster
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 4 months ago

          yep think I may get him in on my WC after GW7

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      2. Gummi
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        Agree. When King plays, the Tottenham defence looks solid. I wouldn't hold Assou-Ekotto for the long term, but he could be a good bet this week.

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    3. Hitman
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Just stuck him in my team this week on WC!

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      1. "The Special One"
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        thanks... will take a punt

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  5. Adam
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Vorm, Krul
    Bosingwa, Kompany, De Laet, Neil Taylor, Ward
    Dyer, Arteta, Young, Nasri, Hoolahan
    Rooney, Suarez, Dzeko

    I have 2 free transfers, what do you recommend?

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

      can you do ward to simpson and hoolahan to barton?

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      1. Adam
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        0.1 short

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

          maybe get a qpr 4 mill def and get barton 3 decent fixtures

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    2. Well you know, Triffic
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Ditch Hoolahoops.

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      1. Adam
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        Even at home to Sunderland?

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        1. Well you know, Triffic
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 4 months ago

          Ah save it then, do 1 this week.

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  6. yer old da
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    Used my first freebie this week on RVP to Aguero, struggling to make my mind up on the 2nd.

    O'Hara to Cabaye, or Holt to Best?

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    1. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      both good, with cabaye looking good, but ive shove best in this week, he's hot on form and just seems to always be involved no matter who scores, best imo 🙂

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  7. exammy
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    need two to play from Brown, Moses or Sinclair

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    1. Drip Doctor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      Brown ans Moses for me.

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      1. Royal5
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        Moses for yet another safe 2 pointer? I'm Benching Moses. He has done nothing so far and will not against in-form Spurs either imo.

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

          test

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    2. Royal5
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Sinclair. Chelsea have only one clean sheet so far this season.

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    3. The Holy One
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Brown and Moses.

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      1. exammy
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        cheers, was leaning towards brown and moses

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    4. Gummi
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Would choose Brown and Sinclair, personally. Chelsea haven't been that strong defensively and Sunderland have only conceded 4 goals this season.

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  8. Shipstontrev
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    This might seem a stupid question, but Given or Vorm this week? I think QPR will definitely score at home to Villa, especially if Bothroyd isn't playing, so neither will have a clean sheet. Vorm could put in a performance like he did at Eastlands, so he could get save points and even BPs. Any thoughts?

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Krul choice. 😉

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      1. Shipstontrev
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        Krul to be kind 😆

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        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 4 months ago

          How you're doin', Ships?

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          1. Shipstontrev
            • 16 Years
            14 years, 4 months ago

            Great thanks Michael - looking forward to Forward Thinking this week. Thanks again for the ticker you sent me. I'll be sending you a mail soon.

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            1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 16 Years
              14 years, 4 months ago

              Brillo. A little amuse bouche ...

              http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kq8hIQvq4LU&feature=related

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              1. Shipstontrev
                • 16 Years
                14 years, 4 months ago

                cheers

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    2. Kuqi Monster
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      it's gotta be given surely...

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    3. Scratch
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Given is the obvious choice.

      But you think Given will concede so surely that means you'll play Vorm. You are the fantasy manager in this scenario no?!

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      1. Shipstontrev
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks.

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    4. Twisted Saltergater
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Hey trev, been thinking about this too. I just know that the game I go with Vorm, Given is going to score more points!

      It's basically a coin toss as I agree, both QPR and Chelsea are likely to score. I can't see QPR scoring more than one, however.

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      1. Shipstontrev
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        Hi TS. See your guys turned us over good and proper a week or two back. Getting the guy from Swindon looks like a good bit of business for you.

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        1. Twisted Saltergater
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 4 months ago

          Yeah, took me by surprise that result! We've struggled having lost Craig Davies but Leon Clarke is now pulling up trees. Will hopefully climb the table now.

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

            Hey TS, I'm a Blade #boo, hiss#. Incredible story with Clarke - been listening to the goss via praise or grumble. We'll be playing yourselves soon. B2Net looks fab. Shame Davies left, but Lester is always Mr Reliable.

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  9. super zlatan
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    Evening lads

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  10. brinfg
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    after alot of playing about, what do ya make of this wildcard? i need opinions been changing my team that much its all a blur haha

    Krul/Vorm
    enrique/kompany/R taylor/A ferdinand/ward
    Ramsey/SWP/Young/Silver/Dyer
    Rooney/Aquero/best

    thoughts????

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    1. super zlatan
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      Looks decent

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    2. BwG
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      Think you could find someone better than Ramsey imo.

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      1. Shipstontrev
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        +1

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      2. brinfg
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        looking in the same price range,

        Petrov
        murphy
        Scott parker
        Brunt
        jarvis

        anymore for anymore?

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        1. Shipstontrev
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 4 months ago

          Walters, after this week. Parker is an interesting choice.

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          1. Shipstontrev
            • 16 Years
            14 years, 4 months ago

            Ben Arfa is another possibility.

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            1. brinfg
              • 15 Years
              14 years, 4 months ago

              ben arfa would push my newcastle limit. walters is a good shout.

              which defense looks better, my original above or P.jones/kompany/R taylor/A ferdinand/da laet

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          2. brinfg
            • 15 Years
            14 years, 4 months ago

            ramires? in place of ramsey?

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            1. jamsiep
              • 16 Years
              14 years, 4 months ago

              Despite being an absolute hero, and possibly the best athlete in the history of football, Ramires is a pretty terrible FPL choice.

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      3. Gaxx
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        Iv'e got Ramhead in my team - against Bolton he will get points. He is a good differential and with most teams posted on this site looking like "Dolly the clone FPL manager", I think Ramhead could deliver a few unexpected Brucie points.

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  11. Holy See
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    TotalFPL has Hughes on 91300% to drop. Curious figure. On a brighter note ♫ C♯ ♫

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  12. jguti14
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    lads how does stoke play at home, do they just sit deep?

    my question really is should United still be able to create a good amount of chances there?

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

      against liverpool they had 5 at the back and nicked 1

      against utd im sure they will try 10 at the back and utd will still score 1 or 2

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    2. Twisted Saltergater
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Stoke have less than 50% possession in most games. Against Man Utd that's just asking for trouble.

      If they can frustrate United for the first 45 mins and go in at half time at 0-0, then I can see only a 0-1 or 0-2 result.

      I really can't see Stoke getting a result, but they'll pose the usual threat from set pieces.

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    3. Cruicky
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Yes, will score 2 or 3 I reckon.

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  13. Sarri-ball
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Team nearly set last 2 choices.

    GK Given or Ruddy

    Play W.Brown or Pennett

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    1. jguti14
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      given

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

      Ruddy - home to Sunderland, if not, when will you play him?

      Brown and hope for a 0-0.

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  14. Johnny Unitas
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Aguero scored 5 goals against Wigan and Swansea at home, he is an exceptional talent, but why are people in such a scramble to get him in against Everton, who are a team experienced in turning over the big boys more often than not, not saying they will, but I can't see them capitulating into conceding more than 2 goals, I still think RVP & Rooney are just as viable as (C) choices this week, not too bothered about not having Aguero, hoping Adebayor/Rooney(C) and RVP do the business for me.

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    1. Holy See
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Havin Aguero is a 'just in case' player, like insurance if you will. "Well, if he does alot of damage, I'm covered". And he is tending to do damage.

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    2. The Holy One
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Because there isn't that many great (c) options this GW. The people with RVP would probably choose him but Aguero over Rooney for me.

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    3. Drip Doctor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      The words of someone who doesn't have Aguero. Just admit it, you fear Kun and are looking for some reassurance. I don't have him but he is a great pick and i can't blame people for transferring him in, no matter what the fixture is, he will score goals.

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

        At the moment Aguero over RVP is a no brainer. Aguero is red hot and Arsenal can't even find a way to beat Blackburn. Gunner's are mentally bruised team and RVP's service is nothing near the amazing run he had last season.

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        1. Johnny Unitas
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 4 months ago

          Nope, not looking for reassurance, I could do RVP OUT Aguero IN with my freebie, but I am not. I honestly don't think they will blow Everton away, and I can look at getting him in soon, just not urgent like most people seem to be doing. Of course, just my opinion, I could be very wrong come Sunday evening.

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          1. Rui
            • 15 Years
            14 years, 4 months ago

            +1

            Arsenal's woes are in their defence, not attack. I just hope Wenger starts Walcott on Saturday as he seems to compliment RVP quite well.

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

              You're proving my point indirectly. The fact that their defense is so weak directly affects their offensive output. Each of these recent matches has it's own nuance but...

              Man U embarassment - w/ the penalty RVP should of had 2.

              Dortmund - Arsenal had to defend wave after wave of attacking play. RVP still gets one.

              Blackburn embarassment - whatever, how do you lose to Blackburn?

              Their confidence level and mindset going into matches is affected by these results. Right now it seems like they're at something like, "I hope we can win." In comparison Man U and City are thinking "Are we going to score 3 or 5 tonight." I like RVP, one of my favorite players to watch, but the fact that City are a far superior side and Aguero is on form...makes it a no brainer imo.

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

                Didn't exactly finish my point in above post. With current form RVP will continue to score a goal or two here and there, but I don't foresee numerous 2 and 3 goal matches that Aguero has proven he's able to provide. Again, this all comes down to the quality of the clubs.

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              2. Bendy Busdriver
                • 16 Years
                14 years, 4 months ago

                But City have a hard awy game on tuesday,
                and I see Aguero as the main weapon against Bayern

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    4. ThreeLeftFeet
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      I agree that, all things being equal, Everton would have a good chance of holding City. But Aguero was rested for the Carling Cup. He's going to be up against Everton players like Baines and Jagielka, who had to play extra time. I see several City goals.

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    5. Cruicky
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      I don't have Aguero, but likewise he scored 3 goals away at Spurs and Fulham. He can do damage, but Everton should have a good enough defence to limit him to 1 goal I reckon.

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  15. Back on the horse
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Evening, got 2 free this week, but just back from hols havent been following things this week.

    Thinking Bent+Long ➡ Adebayor+Agbonlahor

    any better ideas that have been touted around this week?

    Cheers!

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    1. Back on the horse
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      should I try and crow-bar Mata in as a long-termer?

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      1. Shipstontrev
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        I am, if that helps.

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        1. Back on the horse
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 4 months ago

          Sure you are Trev, FFS H2H rival. Classic misdirection!

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          1. Shipstontrev
            • 16 Years
            14 years, 4 months ago

            So if I told you I was selling Arteta for Mata as I have 1.4m in the bank you wouldn't believe me? So is it bluff or double bluff? 😆 😉

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    2. Holy See
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Aguero & Best is another option. A & A sounds good too tho.

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  16. "The Special One"
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Thoughts n Kompany...
    Worth 6m r should i downgrade 2 neil taylor 4 swansea cover??

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    1. Drip Doctor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      You'd be nuts to downgrade a Man City defender to get Swansea coverage. NUTS!

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      1. Shipstontrev
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        Especially away to Chelsea :mrgreen:

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        1. "The Special One"
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 4 months ago

          no next week...

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          1. Shipstontrev
            • 16 Years
            14 years, 4 months ago

            That's ok then.

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            1. "The Special One"
              • 15 Years
              14 years, 4 months ago

              u think i should, Kompany > Neil Taylor next week??

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              1. Shipstontrev
                • 16 Years
                14 years, 4 months ago

                If you don't want Vorm, N Taylor is ok.

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      2. "The Special One"
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        nly to fund a move for nani as i have no man utd coverage for norwich next week...

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        1. Drip Doctor
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 4 months ago

          What's your team like?

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          1. "The Special One"
            • 15 Years
            14 years, 4 months ago

            nt bad!! bu still got the wildcard 🙂

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      3. Livinginapool - Top 100 Any…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        Meh, I'm not sure Kompany is currently worth the 6m - though that may very well change. With City's new personnel they don't appear to be quite so solid at the back.

        If the extra money can be used effectively it may not be the worst idea.

        *it should be noted that I downgraded Kompany this week to get in Aguero, so may be a little defensive about such a nuts move.

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    2. Fancy Feet
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Kompany IS worth 6mill but he will only pay off in the long run,season buy or forget it

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    3. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      isn't taylor injured anyway?

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  17. Kuqi Monster
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Any news on bent?

    Was all set to transfer out t.cahill but with him playing up front and city not eactly solid at the back think he may grab some points, so thinking of transferring bent out...

    Thoughts on the best replacement for the next two weeks only(WC'ing after GW7)

    a) Adebayor (wig, ARS)
    b) Dzeko (EVE, bla)
    c) Zamora (wba, QPR)
    d) other (max 10.5m)

    Thanks

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    1. Kuqi Monster
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      other strikers are suarez and RVP

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  18. super zlatan
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Thoughts on my team??

    Given
    Kompany. Simpson. Enrique
    Silva. Young. Moses. Brunt
    Rooney (c). Suarez. Adebayor

    Subs. Vorm. Dyer. Jags. Rjohnson.

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

      have you any free transfers or money in the bank

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      1. super zlatan
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        Already done my freebie gettin in ade. Have 0.5 in bank

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

      Your inclusion of Moses tells me you're betting on slightly more expensive defender options (Jags, Johnson) will out score the 6.0'ish mids. And that you prefer some 4.5 and 5.0 defenders over 5.0 and 5.5 defenders.

      The inflated mid field prices and it's effects on selection are a dilemma we all face. Overall, I like your squad.

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  19. Pabster
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Is Phil Jones nailed on for the foreseeable future?

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    1. Demí
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      I'd say so. Smalling, Vidic & Rsfael all injured. He's safe for now

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    2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      He's not Christ, you know ... 😉

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      1. Pabster
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        Depends on how well he performs when I bring him in.

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  20. samaael
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    hey guys does anyone have that team rotation file?

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    1. Rui
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      https://spreadsheets0.google.com/spreadsheet/pub?hl=en_US&hl=en_US&key=0ArXoF3EARj9CdDY1SERMVDhESGpkWEs5VVBkSzY4X0E&single=true&gid=0&output=html

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  21. Granville
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    NEW POST, sorry it's a bit late this evening.

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      😆 Well done, sirraaa! 😀

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    2. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Suppose we'll let you off. Just this once

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  22. PB-THE-VET
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Simpson or brunt

    Who to play this week?

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    1. super zlatan
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Brunt

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

      Flip a coin. Clean sheet or potential goal or assist. Hopefully Brunt gets decent minutes this GW.

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  23. is_there_nanibody_out_there
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    used wildcard last week and was shocked on saturday morning to see gibbs and walcot on the bench, i think gibbs if a starter is fantasy gold but now i am forced to transfer him for jones this week,should i also swap walcot for mata and take a 4 point hit, had dyer on bench last week and even though i had a decent week with 61 points it drove me mad to have 10 points on the bench, walcot cost me big last season and he is doing it again, but when i took him out last year he smashed it and im afraid he could do same against bolton if he starts? anyway im rambling what im asking is about 2 possible transfers mentioned, should i do both or just one and if so which one? im curious what do people think? thanks

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    1. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Y'alright nanibody, you get to watch that maywheather v ortiz fight on that link that night yeah worked fine for me 🙂

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

        whats up, my internet has been acting up for the past week, as in videos, i could see they were showing it alright but i couldin't watch it, wrecked my head, any good?

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        1. Salah’s Sonnet
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 4 months ago

          Ahh right sorry to hear that, yeah it was a great fight, couldn't beleive it when ortiz started to apologise to maywheaher again and then boom!! knockout! lol what an idiot, he already apologised for the headbutt but couldn't stop apologising, he got what he deserved imo lol.

          Ah well, it'll nbe on youtube now anyway with highlights if you missed it or yet to see it 🙂

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    2. The Albatross
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      I don't think Walcott is a nailed on starter now Gervinho is there so I'm getting rid.

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

        i want him out aswell but as i say he is bound to get a hatrick as soon as i take a 4 point hit, might give him one last chance

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      2. Scratch
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        He was only rested for one match. And he had been playing twice a week so it's understandable he was rested.

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

          u think he will def start against bolton, if i knew 100% i would keep him this week, last week really put me off with dyer on my bench but i guess u have a point, arshavin really should be the one to drop out

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  24. RD
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    whom to play??

    Moses or Brown??

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    1. Shipstontrev
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Brown

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      1. hillbillypete
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        i can see wigan getin pasted this week

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        1. Jax
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 4 months ago

          ppl say that every week. they rarely lose 3 games in a row. draw all the way.

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          1. hillbillypete
            • 16 Years
            14 years, 4 months ago

            5-5

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  25. pleccy
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Vorm (ruddy)
    Bosingwa, Gabbidon, Enrique, de Laet, Simpson
    Arteta, Silva, Young, Anderson, Dyer
    Suarez, RVP, Dzeko

    I have 2 transfers, any tips?

    I’m thinking Anderson >>> Nani or Mata
    And Dzeko >>> Sturridge

    ?

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  26. Le Bluff
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Expecting big things from this lot this weekend:

    Al-Habsi
    Kompany - Enrique - Bosingwa
    Brunt - Moses - Mata - Silva
    Rooney - Suarez (c) - Adebayor

    No doubt something/someone will derail it though!

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    1. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Hey, nice team, but i think the derailment you speak of will come from suarez i feel, reckon 1-2 goals per game have come to a serious drought with him, and wolves at weekend will be tough, even at anfield. He might prove me wrong though 🙂

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  27. differentgravy
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Will Brunt start this weekend?

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  28. Beadling Boy
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    As always, gentlemen, any advise is VERY welcome:

    Krul, (Vorm),
    Jones, Jose Enrique, Smalling, Bosingwa, (Simpson),
    Silva, Arteta, Barton (Dyer, Ferguson),
    Aguero, Suarez, RVP

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

      Looks nice, although I'm not sure Arteta will justify his price.

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  29. paranoid_android
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    I'm thinking of wildcarding my team. I'm looking for constant gains over time and a "sure-thing" team. My current team with 3.8 in the bank, and I hate it:

    Vorm, Given
    Bosingwa, Kompany, J. Enrique, Gabbidon, Simpson
    Silva, Downing, Jarvis, M.Petrov, Moses
    Suarez, Rooney, Klasnic

    I was thinking Given>Krul, Downing>Young, Jarvis>Mata, Klasnic>Best. So it would look like this:

    Vorm, Krul
    Bosingwa, Kompany, J. Enrique, Gabbidon, Simpson
    Silva, Young, Mata, M.Petrov, Moses
    Suarez, Rooney, Best

    What do you think? Is it worth taking the wildcard for 4 transfers? Or any other ideas? Thanks guys!

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