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The Christmas Team News

24 December 2011 741 comments
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The decorations are up on the site, but normal service rolls on. The Team News section was fully populated in the last 24-hours and will continue to be updated today and even tomorrow, with any last minute scraps.

Yesterday’s big news concerned Phil Jones’ jaw, with the United’s Mr Versatile looking likely to take to the field when Wigan come visit Old Trafford. Elsewhere, Chelsea look set to be forced into a defensive shuffle, which may even see Jose Bosingwa or Paulo Ferreira alongside John Terry, if David Luiz fails to overcome his knee injury. We’re not quite sure which is the lesser of those potential evils.

Meanwhile, Man City have minor doubts over both Micah Richards and Edin Dzeko before their trip to the Hawthorns, with Adam Johnson having major doubts over his City future. Let’s hope the bench at West Brom is a comfortable one.

The Scout Picks will follow on this evening, with several articles scheduled to arrive between then and now. We’ll keep you informed on all the latest, via the tweets.

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

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  1. niall quinn's disco pa…
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    Hi new to this site:
    Heres my team for this gw
    Westwood
    Taylor Jones Vermaelen
    mata nani drenthe bale
    adebayor rvp(c) ba

    r they looking good?
    any comments appreciated
    cheers

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

      If N Taylor he's a doubt I think.

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    2. @ImpressiveTackl
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      Looking fantastic for this gameweek I'd say. What about your subs?

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      1. niall quinn's disco pa…
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        they are wilkinson de laet and ferguson - pony and trap springs to mind!

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  2. MARVELLUS
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    Just watched MOTD, Hansen mentions 'coloured' players....that ain't pc is it?

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    1. Bad Seed
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      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      he's in trouble for that. ridiculous considering he was actually trying to be pc with that word!

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

        Didn't hear he was in trouble for that, I know technically he shouldn't say it, but hopefully he doesn't get an OTT punishment. Slap on wrists needed. Cheers.

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

          A slap on the wrists from Mr PC Paolo Di Canio indeed 😉

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    2. niall quinn's disco pa…
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      it aint but i think its a generational thing - he wont be racist - he just wont know the correct words to use - u would think the bbc might have clued him up!

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      1. Senile Delinquent
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        14 years, 4 months ago

        Gets difficult for our generation

        What would you call Mr Suarez himself - Hispanic? He's not black imo but has a black grandparent I understand.

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    3. Countess Weffie von Wobbego…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      If he'd said 'players of colour' he'd be spot on mega-pc, pats on the back all round.

      Which is pretty stupid, but there you are.

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  3. Bad Seed
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    Need to downgrade one of Kompany or Jones to Evans, in order to get Adebayor for the double. Doing my f***ing head in. I suppose it has to be Kompany?

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

      Surely Jones makes more sense save doubling up?

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      1. Bad Seed
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        • 15 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        but Jones is oop and looking so dangerous. and three out of the next 4 fixtures doubling up is definitely not a problem.

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

      you could just do it for gw20, then WC kompany back in after

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      1. Bad Seed
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        • 15 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        yeah, think that's the best solution. bloody love vincent. wouldn't want him gone for long.

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    3. Tuchap - Lurker
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      Yes get rid of Komp. Jones is really impressive at the min.

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      1. jimski
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        14 years, 4 months ago

        Definitely agree.

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        1. Bad Seed
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          • 15 Years
          14 years, 4 months ago

          thanks all. the wisdom of the crowd (idiocy of the sheep) shall prevail.

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

    I have two free transfers this week and can't really see anything to do but do want to make one transfer so I don't lose out. This is my current squad:

    Vorm (Ruddy)
    Jones Brown Kompany (Simpson NTaylor)
    Nani(vc) Silva Drenthe Sinclair (Moses)
    RVP(c) Ade Ba

    I'm thinking do NTaylor to Evans with a view to bringing in BAE and Bale next week injuries permitting.

    Any thoughts/advice? Cheers.

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    1. @ImpressiveTackl
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      £ in the bank?

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

        0.6m

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    2. Dksbananas
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      Taylor to Evans and save the 2 transfers sounds good

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    3. Bad Seed
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      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Newcastle have shocking fixtures though. Only one realistic CS in the next 6 GWs I reckon. Swansea's are marginally better, so might be worth hanging on to NTaylor. Evans would obviously be a good addition either way.

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

        yes i would go simpson to evans

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  5. Dago
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    Does my bench look right? Wondering if I should play Kompany over anyone, just not sure City will keep clean sheet away to WBA.

    Vorn (Westwood)
    Enrique Jones Evans (Kompany, Simpson)
    Drenthe Silva Bale Nani (Gower)
    RVP(c) Baa Adebayor

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    1. Dksbananas
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      Looks Spot on

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    2. Forest4Life
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      Over drenthe

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

        West Brom look dangerous with Odemwingie hitting form though; and Drenthe looks Evertons most dangerous player

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        1. Forest4Life
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          14 years, 4 months ago

          Not saying much

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

            True yeah but they usually get better in the second half of the season

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  6. willieprunier
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    Anyone think its worth investing in Raul Meireles?

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    1. Dksbananas
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      Well now must be the time if any. Chelseas fixtures look awesome. I'd have a nagging doubt in my head about his rotation risk status however

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      1. Funkyav
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        14 years, 4 months ago

        would rather have ramires any day

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

          Agreed

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        2. JK - Cønt ⭐
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 4 months ago

          but Ramires suspended for next game.

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  7. MARVELLUS
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Playing Ramsey over Drenthe at the mo, agree with this?

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    1. Just One More Thing
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      You are highly patient in keeping Ramsey - even his collection of 2 pointers and 3 pointers still makes him a better prospect than Drenthe this week...

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      1. MARVELLUS
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        14 years, 4 months ago

        Always had another priority, he'll probably finally go next week.
        One vote each at the mo, torn on this one, as Arsenal could score loads. But Drenthe looks very good...

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        1. Just One More Thing
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 4 months ago

          I think Sunderland and Everton will be a tight 1-1. Arsenal to score 3.

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

      Despite having an easier fixture, I think I'd favor Drenthe out of the two players on attacking threat

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  8. Screaming Midget
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    On a scale of 1-100 how immature are you?... "69"

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    1. Dksbananas
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      Saying 1 would be a really immature opinion of yourself? 🙂

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  9. unoaime
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    What's the news on Wilkinson? Is he fit? Is he still a starter?

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

      Na Huth is first choice now

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      1. Canadian Football
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        • 14 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        What about Shotton? Nailed on?

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  10. willieprunier
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    Vorm (Krul)
    Caulker Kompany Shawcross (Simpson Monk)
    Nani Brunt Silva Hoolahan (Ferguson)
    RVP Rooney Adebayor

    1 Transfer.. Want Chelsea coverage. Was considerin Kompany/Brunt to Mereles/Evans for a 4 point hit?
    Other option is to leave it
    Any suggestions?

    Captain annoyin me too.. Have rooney but am i mad to overlook RVP v Wolves at emirates?!

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  11. ASAP Rocky
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    Help gents

    Pick 7

    Evans - Simpson - BAE - Brown - Wilkinson

    Bale - Silva - Nani -Larsson - Drenthe

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    1. ASAP Rocky
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Or

      Which 3 do I bench?

      Wilkinson - Brown - .......Drenthe? or Larsson?

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    2. Kostja
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      Evans, BAE, Wilk(Brown first sub)
      Bale, Silva, Nani, Larsson(because of pen duty)

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      1. ASAP Rocky
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        14 years, 4 months ago

        Wilk over Simpson? I thoguht Wilk is injured and newcastle play bolton away.

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  12. NATSTER
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    Paddy Power seems to think Jones will not feature.. 🙁

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    1. Kostja
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      It is unlikely- he should get a rest with a slight concussion. I think it will be Smalling Ferdinand, Evans, Evra at the back or One of the twins, Smalling, Evans, Evra.

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  13. Cruicky
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    New Post.

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    1. ASAP Rocky
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      i don't get that...new post

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  14. JamieG
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    Hmmmm, who to captain? Nani or RVP? Reckon my mini league rival will do RVP. Play it safe?

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    1. Hello. Yes, This is Dog
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      RVP is the better option imo. you would want to back against him at home to wolves, with the form he's in.

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  15. JoeySamSam
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    Nani or Mata, until the Jan wildcard?

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  16. Lao Tzu
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    Do you think this is the best team selection for this GW?

    Vorm
    Evans Jones Enrique Vermaelen

    Walters Nani (v) Bale

    Sturridge RVP (c) Ba

    Subs: Al Habsi, Sinclair, Baines, Ferguson

    If not, what would you do??

    Thanks for the advice

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  17. blue cheese
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Hi guys. Need some suggestions.
    Need a defender. Budget 4.6
    Already own Jones, Simpson, Brown, Caulker.

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  18. Hello. Yes, This is Dog
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Looks like VDV injury is not that bad...

    http://twitter.com/#!/rafvdvaart/status/150545554118680577

    At least he will be back for west brom for the dgw 😀

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    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      but surely Ade will outscore him.

      Ade + Drenthe must surely be a better option that VdV + someone else.

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  19. andrewkpeterson
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Thoughts on Mata out and Nani in?

    Chelsea have a cake schedule coming up

    Nani is finding form.

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  20. juventino2105
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Hello just recently joined this site
    Here's my team:
    Vorm
    Smalling Enrique Jones (Richards, Taylor R.)
    Drenthe Bale Silva Arteta (Moses)
    Rooney Ba Sturridge
    Could anybody help out/comment please?

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

      Looks pretty good to me.

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  21. Messiah Hazard
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    My team is:

    Vrom (Ruddy)
    Evans R-Taylor Jones (Wilkinson N-Taylor)
    Nani Mata Silva Tiote (Muamba)
    Sturridge RVP Adebayor

    captain RVP

    How does this team look? Is RVP captain OK? Or someone else is better?

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  22. rico92
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Vorm (Westwood)
    Jones Evans Enrique (Jagielka Gallas)
    Walters Bale Valencia Silva (Drenthe)
    (c)RVP Sturridge Adebayor

    Should I put Drenthe in the 1st 11?

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  23. frogfc
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    should i bring in huth for jones OR shotton for evans? its doing my head in....

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  24. disparate dan - a reasonabl…
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    johnson needs to get himself off to a club where he'll play every week

    he's a great player and doesn't deserve to be benched so much

    we need him in peak form for the euros

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  25. Teenage Mutant Ninja Skrtel
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Is it just me or does anybody else not entirely trust Nani. He can score big some weeks but in a number of "easy" fixtures he fails to deliver. Rooney just seems like a more dependable option. I'm torn now between Adam -> Nani, Ba -> Adebayor OR Murphy -> Reo-Coker, Ba -> Rooney. Uniteds home games look like Rooney's (who is on one of his streaks and could start scoring big points) meat and drink but Nani could easily have a two- and five-pointer, plus I can keep Adam who has two nice home fixtures. I can use the wildcard to buy Ade before the dgw and I already have Eve and Tot coverage. Is it insane to miss out on Rooney just so I can get Nani when I'd have to sell Adam anyway just to get him?

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  26. 4toon31
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    How does this team look for this gameweek?

    Krul
    Jones Enrique Richards
    Walters Bale Silva Larsson
    Ba(v) Sturridge VP(c)

    Al-Habsi Evans Brunt Simpson

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    1. Ings on the up
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Looking good

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  27. Ings on the up
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Vorm
    Evans, Enrique, Jones
    Walters, Nani (C), Silva, Bale
    RVP, Ba, Adebayor

    Subs: Caulker, Sinclair, Simspson

    What order should be subs be in? or should any of them be playing instead of the bench

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  28. mlmc123
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    shud i start kompany or shawcross at the back thanks its tearing me apart

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    1. Triple J
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      I think I shoul choose Kompany...

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      1. mlmc123
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        kk thts wht im leaning towards with shawcross first sub

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  29. danielbak1990
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Hi I love this website always gives such helpful info. I have had a mare last two weeks, constantly dropping. My current team:
    DE GEA-
    JONES-ENRIQUE-SIMPSON-AKKUTO
    SILVA-LARSSON-WALTERS
    STURRIDGE-ROONEY-VAN PERSIE.

    I am looking to get nani in defintley! but not sure on the others.. My plan was to get rid of silva for nani… ageuro for rooney. Reasoning being that at man utd nani has most points. Man city ageuro has most points. I was then going to put in bale for larsson. and then swap jones with evans..

    losing 8 points..

    need some serious advice.. i dont want to fail again.. i dont mind taking 8 point hit.. have been all season and have been doing well till now..

    Any advice would be much appreciated..

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