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Rafael Van der Vaart is a doubt for Spurs’ away trip to West Brom as he struggles to overcome a hamstring problem. Heidar Helguson returns to training ahead of QPR’s visit to Norwich, while Damien Duff, Stephen Kelly and Steve Sidwell are all ruled out of Fulham’s Emirates showdown with Arsenal…

Manchester United are expected to welcome back Wayne Rooney for their game with Newcastle, who are without Cheik Tiote. Andre Villas-Boas has revealed that Ashley Cole should be available as Chelsea welcome Wolves to Stamford Bridge.

Our extensive Team News section is up-to-date with all of the latest reports, outs and doubts and starting lineup predictions. Keep checking back as more news comes in. Our Twitter feed will also carry on bringing you direct links to anything that may be of interest.

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  1. lazybones18
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    how is newcastle so high up the table

    personally i dont think they have good individual players compared to other big teams

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    1. Menly
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Aaaaaaaaaaaah. That's where you're wrong

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      1. lazybones18
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        where ?

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        1. Somalion
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 5 months ago

          You said "how is newcastle" instead of "How are Newcastle"

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          1. Paul Psychic Octopus
            • 15 Years
            14 years, 5 months ago

            Newcastle is a club or a town. Both are singular nouns. So 'is' is correct grammar by Bones.

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    2. Anorak
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Have you watched them though?
      They've been very organised - especially as a defensive unit (same back 5) and with Cabaye/Tiote in front and recently Guthrie filling in for both, they get a lot of protection, allowing the pacey front men to do their thing.

      Adding some extra craft in Ben Arfa might even help them maintain position too.

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    3. Lewis - Sky Pod
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Quality players don't necessarily make quality teams.

      A lot can be said for teamwork, a stable back four, and arguably two of the best midfielders in England, Tiote & Cabaye.

      Throw in quite a few slices of luck, and you have your answer. Doesn't mean we'll be there come May, or even January.

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

      They're the most balanced side in the League along with Spurs, but Spurs have more quality. They know what they're doing, are able to do it and feel confident, barring injuries/suspensions I think they'll make Europe. Or is Tiote going to the ACoN?

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  2. Dynamic
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    What do you think about for my team for this gameweek, you think i'm gonna get good points?

    Vorm
    P.Jones - Shawcross - Brown
    Bale - Silva - Walters - B.Johnson
    RVP(c) - Aguero - Adebayor(vc)

    (Dyer, Jose Enrique, Kompany)

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    1. SouthCoastSaint
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      What is the meaning of life

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      1. Somalion
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        42

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        1. Utterly Fabregasted
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 5 months ago

          you're gonna do great. just super.

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  3. edie
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    VDV ---> Silva, worth a 4 point hit?

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    1. Jamesgally
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      not this week

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    2. Declan
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Nope

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    3. FPLord
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      no as silva isn't assued to start

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    4. lazybones18
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      why silva ? he is a risk this week

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      1. edie
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        thank you guys 😀

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

    Hernandez hasn't scored in a Home game this season, but has scored in every Away game that he's played over 10mins, so should I swap Suarez to Hernandez?

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    1. lazybones18
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      yes do it ... he will score this weekend i have a feeling

      i got him in too

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    2. Corrigan
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Get's my vote. It's got another 1-0 written all over it with Chico bagging 9 points.

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  5. lawsy009
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Any help appriciated! Want to get Baines in. Should I get rid of Jones or Jose Enrique for him? Have the money for both. Also have Kyle Walker but don't want to get rid of him with his attacking threat / fixtures / form. I've got a feeling that Jones may be rested tomorrow as well, not sure why. What do you lads think? Baines for Jones / Baines for Enrique?

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    1. lazybones18
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      you wanna spend 7.8 on a unproven defender ?

      everton only had 1 CS whole season

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      1. heco87
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        "Unproven" is a massive exaggeration of the truth.

        The guy will outscore a great number of midfielders in terms of assists and goals this season and picks up 4 pts if they keep a CS.

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        1. lazybones18
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 5 months ago

          unproven this season i meant

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          1. lawsy009
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            14 years, 5 months ago

            He's improving though. Sure he's hit the woodwork the most times in the Premiership as well this season. He always seems to be knocking on the door, and Everton's fixture list looks very tasty indeed.

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        2. lawsy009
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 5 months ago

          I see your a Mag! Do you fancy our chances tomorrow?!

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          1. HuttonDressedasLahm
            • 16 Years
            14 years, 5 months ago

            Not this week anyway, do it next week IMO, I am

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    2. Bedok
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      If you are going to bring him in, then Jones out since he may not be a regular starter. Enrique, while he has tough fixtures, will be in there when you need him.

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  6. alsybach
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    One question that should be BANNED from this site..........in what order shall I put my bench......jeeeezussss.....do you want me to shake your c*ck as well!!!????

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    1. Mull
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      +1 Although I do think it's OK to ask if you have it in the correct order.

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    2. lazybones18
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      why u so mad brahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!

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    3. SouthCoastSaint
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      surely HOW MANY POINTS ARE MY TEAM GOING TO SCORE must rank high up on the silly question list!

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      1. heartsattack
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        54

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      2. Arn De Gothia
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        god yes

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      3. alsybach
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        I agree, how many points indeed!!

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

      If you wouldn't mind, you seem like you have soft hands...

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      1. Utterly Fabregasted
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        seriously though, how many points am i going to get? i won't tell you my team. that doesn't matter. because you, mr.anonymous, know all and see all

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        1. Somalion
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 5 months ago

          I do know all and see all, I tell some.

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  7. Jamesgally
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Is Dzeko gonna play this weekend or should I get in Ade instead ??

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    1. Bedok
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Get more responses if you post your current team. You could have a lot of crap that needs tending before that move, no one knows.

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  8. Rui
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Evening! I was happy with my team before i read about VDV's fitness issues so wondering whether to get rid for Bale or Mata (Che coverage)? Worth it or should i just play Dyer/B.Johnson? (No hit)

    Team is:
    Vorm (Kenny)
    Jones ShawX Brown (Simpson Boyata)
    Nani Silva VDV Dyer (B.Johnson)
    RVP Adebayor Hernandez
    0 Mill

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    1. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      You have cover with ads, so just get your subs in order

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    2. AzzaCuper
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      get rid of vdv and nani for bale and someone

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  9. Ricky - it doesn\'t ta…
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    need some advice

    my team is

    vorm ruddy
    tierney wilkinson simpson mcauley n.taylor
    silva mata walters brunt dyer
    rvp rooney aguero

    i have already done my transfer this week but i am thinking i need to do 1 transfer:

    mata to vdv/bale [bearing in mind vdv is injury prone and a doubt for this weekend]

    or

    rooney to adebayor/ ba/chick pea - [ i know rooney has been declared fit but with cleverley out till xmas & anderson out till feb , he may play in midfiled with the likes of carrick not preffered and flecther not favoured either .

    and i know my def is cheap but i have had komp and j.enrique but clean sheets are uncommon so far this season for any team

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    1. alsybach
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      TOP HEAVY!!!!!!!!!!!!

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      1. Ricky - it doesn\'t ta…
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        its where the bonus points are at as well aswell as regular points

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    2. gravless
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Rooney to Adebayor is where it's at my man
      Keep Mata for Wolves

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  10. FPLord
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Decided to get rid of my two golden boys Moses and Rooney.
    Which is the better combo:

    A. Bale,Sturridge
    B. Lampard, Helguson

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    1. gravless
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      A

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      1. Retro
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        Why are you so sold on Bale, apart from divilment? WBA are no mugs at home.

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        1. gravless
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 5 months ago

          He's Welsh

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          1. Retro
            • 15 Years
            14 years, 5 months ago

            Golly.

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  11. vwfiesta
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    In which position did Hernandez play when he entered the field for Valencia 80 minutes into the midweek game against Benfica?

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    1. Freshy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Striker and Young went wide. Young had been central

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      1. vwfiesta
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks, man.

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  12. O Fenomeno
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Why are Liverpool fans called dippers?

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    1. Manilaman
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Bin dippers.

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      1. O Fenomeno
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        Is Liverpool a kip?

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        1. Manilaman
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 5 months ago

          I'm sorry you've lost me now.

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  13. ...---...
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    My infiltrator tells me that the the Scouts are currently putting the finishing touches to this weeks picks. He reckons there won't be too many changes to what they've jotted down thus far...

    Westwood
    Jones, Vermaelen, Rangel, Baines
    Bale, Sessegnon, Walcott, Walters, Lampard, Pilkington
    RVP, Adebayor, Hernandez.

    Hmmm, no Moses??

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    1. Anorak
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      I think Moses should have an honorary bench spot.

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    2. Somalion
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      6 mids? Hmmmmmm not sure about that 😛

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  14. Declan
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Just brought Hernandez in for Suarez, hhhmmm captain him?

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    1. woodenarmadillo
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      the only captain choice is rvp atm 🙂

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    2. AzzaCuper
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      dont be silly

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  15. meechamspowders
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Hernandez & Lampard > Rooney & VDV

    worth it for a hit?

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    1. Declan
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      No

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    2. Corrigan
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Don't you mean the other way round?

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  16. woodenarmadillo
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    comon guys.. suggest a replacement for nani 🙁

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    1. vwfiesta
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      The two obvious: Van der Vaart and Silva

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      1. woodenarmadillo
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        sadly have both.. lamps? bale? walcot?

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      2. Jamesgally
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        I'm keeping Nani, good fixtures coming

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    2. Anorak
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Assuming you already have SIlva and Van der Vaart.

      I'd replace him with......Nani.
      Have you seen the United fixtures?

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      1. woodenarmadillo
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        I know.. but the way united are playing is 1-0 wins

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    3. Stevomill
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Lamps?

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

      Keep him!

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  17. Jamesgally
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Dzeko to Ade?

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    1. woodenarmadillo
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      ade... considering he is trying to impress the bosses to sign him and dzeko was anon on CL

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      1. Jamesgally
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        I already have vdv and ekotto, worried i might be a bit spurs heavy

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        1. Piggs Boson
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 5 months ago

          There's no shame in being spurs heavy. Everyone chants about balance on here but Spurs are quality and on form. People who tripled up on Newcastle defenders seemed to do rather well...

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    2. Stevomill
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      have you already got VDV or Bale?

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      1. Stevomill
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        prob a bit too spurs heavy with 2+1

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    3. Piggs Boson
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      good shout. spurs have one of the best fixture lists

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

      yep

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  18. markieffm
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Rooney > Aguero, Graham, Sturridge, Hernandez or Another???

    Got 1 transfer and want to get rid of roonpig to free up funds. Already have adebayor and rvp

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  19. Dartsfan501
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Vdv>Bale worth it ? just seen vdv has a yellow i =(

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    1. woodenarmadillo
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      when is he not yellow!

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      1. Dartsfan501
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        lol very true, been a long day 11 hour shift

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  20. lazybones18
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    i love green arrows...

    http://i.imgur.com/1gaWo.jpg

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  21. Salah’s Sonnet
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Really would appreciate advice here lads, my team for this GW is:

    Westwood
    Naylor, BAE, Jones
    Walters, VDV, Silva (v), Ramsey
    Torres, RVP (c), Suarez

    Subs: Ruddy: Enrique, Simpson, Ferguson

    Got 1 FT & a measly 0.1 in the bank
    I'm keeping Torres in for one more week, then getting rid regardless of what he returns.

    So my question is, do i bank this 1 FT and have 2 for next week and make no changes?

    My reason being, the only player i'd shift (barring Ferguson) is Suarez, but his fixtures after City are way too tempting to get rid now just for City, and who knows, he could even grab something as pool play well against bigger teams. Thoughts much appreciated.

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    1. SouthCoastSaint
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      so when torres bags a hat trick he is still getting the boot? MADNESS

      Get Sturridge to free up some cheddar

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      1. Salah’s Sonnet
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        haha good point, but i'd be grabbing what he owes me then dropping for sure, too painful. i dont want sturridge really.

        So make no changes and bank the transfer then to my question?

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  22. Demí
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    http://awesomescreenshot.com/08dp1bq63

    ...done

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    1. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Thanks for taking the time to screenshot your transfer and showing us. Delighted I clicked on it. Much appreciated.

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    2. woodenarmadillo
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      +1

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    3. Declan
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Who's your other keeper?

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      1. Demí
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        Vorm

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        1. Corrigan
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 5 months ago

          I'd only have De Gea if I had Lindegaard as my other keeper.

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          1. Demí
            • 15 Years
            14 years, 5 months ago

            That's just silly. If de Gea doesn't start i get Vorm instead off the bench. Lindegaard will only play a handful of games, there is really no point in getting him this season for any reason

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            1. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
              • 16 Years
              14 years, 5 months ago

              (I don't think he genuinely meant it...)

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              1. Corrigan
                • 15 Years
                14 years, 5 months ago

                I appreciate it sounds ludicrous and I wouldn't do it for any other team, but sometimes a little madness to the method works wonders. It always guarantees you Utd defensive coverage throughout their stretch of nice fixtures.

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        2. Declan
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 5 months ago

          Wouldn't be surprised to see De Gea dropped after midweeks display.

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          1. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
            • 16 Years
            14 years, 5 months ago

            Not gonna be dropped for misplacing a pass.

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    4. Mull
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Good transfer.

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  23. O Fenomeno
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Why are Liverpool called the dippers?

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  24. Dave1966
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Already done a four point hit earlier in the week. Is it worth another eight point hit to take out VDV and Ba for Bale and Adebayor before their price rise tonight.

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    1. woodenarmadillo
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      ^^ hell no

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    2. AzzaCuper
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      vdv wont play so yes imo

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  25. AzzaCuper
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Hi Guys,
    Predicament:

    Given Ruddy
    Barnett Jones Brown Walker Samba
    VdV Bale Walters Silva Reo-Coker
    RVP Suarez Best

    What do you guys reckon to VDV for Sinclair and Best to Ade (4 point hit)

    Any other suggestions?

    Much appreciated

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  26. jimmythegent
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Hey guys,

    Ramsey owners .... anyone tempted to ship him this week. I already have RVP and he has dissapointed me with his recent fantasy returns. Like Modric he is a good player but not sure if he is going to get much points action.

    I havent got any Sunderland coverage so fancy Ramsey > Seb .... good move or could it easily bite me in the ass?

    Thanks gents

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  27. Ninjaa
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    If you had a blank team sheet and 1 transfer each week for the next 5 weeks, who would be the 5 players you would bring in? Fixtures in mind and money no object?lost on last page

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  28. Corrigan
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Can't believe VDV came out with "I'm over my hamstring problems" tweet several weeks ago. Cheeky bugger.

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    1. Corrigan
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      *permanently

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  29. woodenarmadillo
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    score predictions for the newcastle manu game?

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    1. CFCTom
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      2-0 to Poo.

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  30. Salah’s Sonnet
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    John C Reilly, there you are mate, asked you a question last night but you weren't on, you have Torres right? you keeping for this week then? i am just for this week, any advice on my post above would be much appreciated also 🙂

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