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20 December 2011 1023 comments
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Wolves will need to make do without Jamie O’Hara once again this evening, as Norwich make their way to Molineux. Chelsea expect John Terry to be fit for Thursday’s clash with Spurs after suffering an Achilles tweak, while reports suggest Gareth Bale is winning his fitness battle ahead of the all-London showdown.

Steve Kean’s worries mount up, with Scott Dann and Gael Givet both out for Blackburn in tonight’s Lancashire derby with Bolton. Arsene Wenger and Alan Pardew both have dilemmas in the midfield area, with Alex Song and Yohan Cabaye missing out against Aston Villa and West Brom respectively due to one-match bans.

As ever, keep checking Team News for all the latest reports, outs and doubts and predicted lineups. There’s also our handy Twitter feed which brings you news links direct from the source.

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  1. got2bmyyear
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    ramsey worth a punt the next 4 weeks

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    1. Romford Pele - Don't w…
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      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      been losing my patience with him but you are right

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      1. Commander Makara
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        I'd love him to rack me some points up. He's really annoying me with his 2 point shennanigans! I'm giving him a few more chances as I cannot justify a 4 point hit to get him out with all the rotation. I would think he will be nailed on starter with Arsenals injury woes. Unlike some of the big guns this time of the year?

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

      not really.

      but then again, i've never rated him.

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    3. Scroobius Mac
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      Hell no. I'm looking to get shot of him.

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    4. In Like Flynn.
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      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Don't even say things like that as a joke. 😡

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      1. Manamongst
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        14 years, 4 months ago

        +666

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    5. Manamongst
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      NO.

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  2. ol
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    I have decided to get rid of Dyer. Should I replace him with Moses or Gomez (both of Wigan fame!)

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    1. Romford Pele - Don't w…
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      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      GOMEZ!

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

        MOZEZ!

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    2. The Finnisher
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Moses, f*ck penalties the guy is a champion.

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

      Formica (5.0)

      just do it.

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

        Would love to, but 0.1 short...

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  3. El Pulpo Paul
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    Team is suddenly a bit of a disaster. Injuries for Schwarzer, Bale, R Taylor, Dyer and De Laet.

    .8 spare. Who to get rid of and for who?

    Have Taylor and Bale at good prices so reluctant to sell them

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    1. bring_on _the_fantasy
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      i think bale will play. Huge game and still 2 days left to recover some more

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

      you have De Laet and it's only just suddenly become a disaster?

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      1. El Pulpo Paul
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        Everytime i want to transfer him out another transfer takes priority, think i'll just be done with it and take a 4 pter to get him and Dyer out

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    3. Manamongst
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      Schwarzer stick w/ Taylor you may be rewarded this week.

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  4. bring_on _the_fantasy
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    thinking of getting walters out this week. Anyone think klasnic or drenthe are worth a punt this week. If so which one

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

      Might be worth just benching this GW, next two fixs are pretty good for Walters.

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

      Two home games coming up - keep him.

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

      Klass may be an actual winner if he's truly healthy, he may get more minutes than Drenthe...thank the idiot Moyes for that. If you're thinking Klass why not Yak?

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  5. Raise_the_Roof
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    RVP Roney or Yakubu as capatain? im swaying towards Yakubu.

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

      I'm back and forth between Yakubu and Ba...

      Go for it.

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

        I think il go for Yaks, hard to bet against ro and RVP tho

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

        As someone here said a few days ago: in most mini-leagues the Yak is already a differential, so better to captain a player whom your rivals have and hope that they captain another player who fails. Then if the Yak attack is wide of the mark, you get another bite of the differential.

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

      You know what they say... 'feed the Yak, and he'll shit all over the pitch.' 🙂

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

        lets hope so!

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

      I currently have it on Yak as well. Just feel like the Villa side will sit back and play against the counters.

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    4. Keyzer Söze
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      I have RVP, Rooney and Yakubu but am going with RVP.
      Yakubu is inconsistent, something you don't want in a captain material

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  6. Demí
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    Mancini press conf: Dzeko a doubt for Stoke

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

      absolutely cracking news as an aguero owner!

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      1. Connor's Calling
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        Aguero is a great option for this week i think. Although he did get his first ever PL 90mins on Sun.
        Think he'll start and play 70 mins though. Oddly, i think Balotelli is due for another big week (esp as he has pennas)
        on a separate note, anyone think Kun was looking a bit podgy on Sun!?

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

      Keep it coming Demi! Anything on Silver?

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  7. CRAZY TRAIN
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Hows my team looking for this week?

    Krul (Vorm)
    Enrique Jones Simpson Baines (Caulker)
    Nani Silva(v) Bale (Walters, Tiote)
    RVP(c) Sturridge Ade

    Have I got my team/captain selections right or is more fine tuning required?

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  8. tevezthetroll
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    JACK(OFF)ATTACK

    You are my Verminator adviser.

    if I get him in for Richards I am 0.7 million over budget.

    Who would you remove for a cheaper alternative?

    Szczesny

    Walker Jones Enrique

    Walters Sinclair Nani Silva

    Sturridge Ade RVP

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    1. The Finnisher
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      I'd probably give Richards another week with Stoke (H)
      That said, Szczesney should go

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

        Yeah I will then I have 2 FT to change my keeper. I'm bored of Vorm & Krul though. Might go Friedel

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

      Pretty sure I'd play Richards over Walker.

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  9. QPR expects... glory!
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Thoughts on Samba's pt scoring potential tonight? The big fella always seems to assist or score so what say you to a goal/cleanie/BP combo tonight against sad sack Bolton?

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

      Goal or assist is likely but just how many clean sheets have Blackburn kept so far?

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  10. Portsmouth Bubblejet
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    From Daniel Taylor of The Guardian, via Twitter:

    Mancini press conf: Dzeko a doubt for Stoke, confirms Milan, PSG and Juve want Tevez but re-iterates #MCFC will say no to loan deal

    http://twitter.com/#!/DTguardian/status/149086310051745793

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  11. ol
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Any QPR fans about? Will Kenny come straight back into the team?

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    1. QPR expects... glory!
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      He'll walk in

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

      Definitely

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  12. @FuzzyWarbles
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    rvp->Aguero (C)?

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

      i own both and am captaining aguero but that move is madness

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      1. Connor's Calling
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        sound advice in my opinion

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  13. ratchet
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Who to play - RTaylor or Walters?

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    1. Connor's Calling
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Rtatylor.
      Walters will come in if he doesnt make it

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  14. FPL Daniel
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    Sorry, rookie mistake but on my phone, what time is the deadline?

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

      730pm

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

      7:30

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    3. Drip Doctor
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      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      7:30. What are you doing with Rodwell? Looks like he's out until the New Year.

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      1. FPL Daniel
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        Sell if u have him.

        Thanks everybody

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    4. Ed
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      7:30

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

      19:30

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  15. Keyzer Söze
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    Simpson and Rooney are the last man standing in my team since the season started
    Who is yours??

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    1. Keyzer Söze
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      *men

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

      Silva and Simpson

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      1. Keyzer Söze
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        oh.. I also forgot Silva.had him since GW 1

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

          I forgot Dyer too.

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      2. Simon March
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        • 14 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        Simpson and RVP - though both did come out at one point. Simpson came back in about a game later and RVP I transferred out before he dropped to 11.9 and re-bought him the same GW (I was WCing and figured that way I'd make more money when his price rose 🙂 ).

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    3. OPTA FPL
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      Simpson, Enrique and SIlva

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

        Silva & Nani

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    4. Loooser
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      simpson

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    5. Gavin - Gers in turmoil!!!
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Simpson, Silva, Nani, Enrique and RVP although Simpson and Silva the only ones that I haven't shipped out then in agian

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      1. Keyzer Söze
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        When did you ship out RVP??
        I got him after United hammered Arsenal 8-2 then captained him against Swansea only to return a measly 2 points but am glad I stayed put.

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    6. Darkwood Dub
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      simpson and sinclair

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    7. Luc
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Ferguson.

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    8. sjp4. Differential FPL Andr…
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Vorm, Enrique, Dyer, RVP

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    9. GunsnRoses
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      None 😀
      I was(and still is) a rookie and could not figure out potentially scoring players

      Though I am having Vorm,Simpson,Silva from GW2.

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  16. Corrigan
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Who's more dangerous - Agger or Skrtel?

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    1. Keyzer Söze
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Skrtel

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    2. OPTA FPL
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Skrtel

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    3. Connor's Calling
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      oooh. good one.
      Love Agger's left foot...but Skrtel loves throwing absolutely everything into a header.
      Prob Skertel. Just.
      In a fight? Skrtel again

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      1. Keyzer Söze
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        Agger has a deadly left foot.
        I always remember his thunderbolt against Blackburn back in 2009

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    4. tosey
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      skrtel in the air but agger has a sweet left foot

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    5. OPTA FPL
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Skrtel more nailed on

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

        enrique?

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        1. OPTA FPL
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 4 months ago

          read his question

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

            he did.

            and he concluded that Suarez would bite your ass and verbally abuse it too!

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    6. GunsnRoses
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      TV5 ... left foot+head 😀

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  17. Anti Top Four
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Captain dilemna:

    Ba or Kun...

    Kun or Ba...

    Any suggestions?

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  18. YuvalFPL
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    I really want to get Nani in?

    In my midfield i've got Ramsey Mata VDV and Silva

    Thinking of taking Mata out and bringing Nani in?

    What do you think?
    Thanks!

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    1. Anti Top Four
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Ramsey out and Nani in.

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    2. OPTA FPL
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Ramsey out

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

        sorry didn't really mention, don't have that money!? Either Mata VDV or Silva have to go for Nani to come in!

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    3. waddles mullet
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Depends, have you got any Yanited up front? Rooney?

      Sturridge & Nani or Rooney & Mata probably works out about the same....

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

        I've got Ade, VDV and Ba upfront
        Don't like sturridge

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

          VDV upfront? hmmmmm

          why do not you simply link your team or list all players, saying how much money do you have? it would be much more simple.

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        2. waddles mullet
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 4 months ago

          VDV is a mid, but assume that means no yanited coverage, so I'd go Mata > Nani straight swap. Nani's got some nice fixturs coming up, and seems to have found some form.

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    4. Loooser
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      listen them, rambo must leave

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

        I havn't got enough money to get ramsey out, and IMO he's been really unlucky and could of got points!

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    5. QPR expects... glory!
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Will be doing likewise re: Nani for Mata but for the upcoming pair of home games not the away one at Fulham.

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  19. anish10
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    vermaelen captain any1?!!??!

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    1. gunners2011
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      We all know who'll say yes..

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  20. rangerdad
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    With an eye on Bale poss not playing, Allen > Drenthe for my bench anyone ?

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  21. Romford Pele - Don't w…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    how's this for a wildcard team?

    Vorm/Krul

    Enrique/ Evans/ Kompany/ Vermaelen/ Shotton

    Bale/ Nani/ Ramsey/ Shelvey/ Gomez

    RVP/ Aguero/ Sturridge

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

      wildcarding now until gwk23 latest i wouldnt go with those keepers

      i wouldnt go with kompany evans or shotton either

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

      are you doing WC three weeks before you will get a new one?

      I do not like your mid (Ramsey, Shelvey, even Gomez). rest is ok.

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      1. Romford Pele - Don't w…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        probably not wc'ing. just everytime i go on today i switch one player, then two, then three then the whole team is gone...

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

          put also rooney in, if you plan to do WC, instead of Aguero.

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

      I would go for Ade over Aguero so that you can spend a little money on your mid. Shelvey/Ramsay/Gomez aren't great for a WC team.

      Or if you are set on a high priced front Rooney would be better.

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  22. Egg noodle
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Should i bench Nani this week?

    Drenthe(SWA) Nani(ful) Silva(STO) Bale(CHE) VDV(CHE)
    Yakubu(BOL)(C) Ba(SWA) RVP(avl)

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

      I'd bench Drenthe.

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

    Does anyone else reckon Serg might struggle to play over the festive period as (I THINK) he's always had a seasonal break?

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

      im getting rid next week, his away form isnt great even if he does play

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    2. big oak
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      u mean aguero? all south american players suffer in the cold season and the festive one.
      problem is that noone knows whether the cold is the real reason or the lack of holiday

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  24. waddles mullet
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Which looks better....

    Evans, VDV, Aguero

    or

    Jagielka, Bale, Rooney

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

      A

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

      second thoughts:

      Evans, VDV, Rooney

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  25. bring_on _the_fantasy
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    So tempted to change sturridge to Ba. OR is this just pointless? I can't decide

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

      I wouldn't. You'll only want Sturridge back in a week or 2.

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

      Don't think it's that worthwhile. Ba better for this GW but you 're probably gonna have to end up swapping it back

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  26. tevezthetroll
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    How do I link my team?

    And also add a profile picture? Can't see anything in edit profile other than Bio?

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

      FAQ

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  27. drewroberts
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    RMT this week please guys & gals:

    Vorm (Cerny)
    Enrique Walker Jones Vermaelen (RTaylor)
    VDV Nani Silva (Walters) (Pilkington)
    Yakubu RVP Adebayor
    10.6m value 0.0 in bank

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

      sorry that was 110.6m value DOH!

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

      I like the look of the team for this week. The only problem this week i reckon is if Tottenham perform against Chelsea, its a dodgy game for FF this week.

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  28. DynamoTomato
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    What do people reckon to this line up for GW 17?

    Vorm
    Jagielka Evans Enrique Walker
    Larrson Silva Nani
    Ba Rooney Adebayor

    Westwood; Walters; R Taylor; Dyer.

    Should i try get rid of Dyer and get in someone else to sit in the midfield, wondering if it would be wiser to bench Walker as its Chelsea.

    Thoughts would be appreciated.

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  29. Sammy
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Guys, now that Rangel is ack for Swansea who will miss out in the defense ?

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  30. Why me?
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Vorm

    Jones / Enrique / J Evans / (Simpson)

    VDV / Silva / Nani / Larsson

    Adebayor / RVP / Ba

    Would it be crazy to captain Larsson this week v QPR? I'm thinking Larsson or Ba...

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