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30 December 2011 1139 comments
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Arsene Wenger is giving little away regarding the likelihood of Robin Van Persie’s start against QPR. Meanwhile, Alex Ferguson prepares to patch up his defence once again ahead of the visit of Blackburn, with Chris Smalling set to miss out and Phil Jones in line to return.

There’s no such injury concerns for Roberto Mancini, who will surely be shuffling his pack like a demented Paul Daniels ahead of two matches in the space of six days. The rest of the Premier League managers are left to play with far more limited options, but Fantasy managers still look set to enter a gameweek of uncertainty – nervously scanning their bench to assess the reserves on standby.

All the team news ahead of tonight’s 7.30pm Fantasy Premier League deadline has been collected and collated over in our Team News section, along with our predicted lineups.

We will update this as we go, keeping you informed on the latest via our Twitter feed.

The Scout Picks are up next…

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  1. Isabella
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    Soul-destroying & unremittingly monotonous.
    I can't keep away though.

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    1. ⭐ ABHISHEK - THE CURIOUS …
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      14 years, 3 months ago

      ????

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      1. Goodfish
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        14 years, 3 months ago

        YOu are.

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        1. ColeHole
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          14 years, 3 months ago

          I am as well, tbf

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    2. reply fail
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      14 years, 3 months ago

      Yep, isn't there a FPL Anonymous support group?

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      1. Isabella
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 3 months ago

        If not, there should be.

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  2. Enrique
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    Rooney or Nani as captain? Not interested in any1 else

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    1. Carl@streetkids.com.au
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      14 years, 3 months ago

      Toughie. I predict an 8+ nil so Rooney could have a blast.

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    2. ⭐ ABHISHEK - THE CURIOUS …
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      Rooney

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  3. ⭐ ABHISHEK - THE CURIOUS …
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    Will Nani play ?

    Mata PLay ?

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    1. Enrique
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      100% to both

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      1. gledy
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 3 months ago

        Nothing is 100% with SAF and United.

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        1. Enrique
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 3 months ago

          It is now

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      2. ⭐ ABHISHEK - THE CURIOUS …
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 3 months ago

        Thank you 😀

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  4. J0E
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    • 16 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    Ok, which everton dgwk combo is better.

    1. Jags and Osman
    2. Baines and Drenthe.

    Unfortunately can't afford the osman/baines combo.

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    1. ⭐ ABHISHEK - THE CURIOUS …
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      14 years, 3 months ago

      Baines and Drenthe

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    2. Isabella
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      14 years, 3 months ago

      2

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    3. big oak
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      14 years, 3 months ago

      2. just for the tease that u cant get them 😀

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      1. big oak
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 3 months ago

        ok got ita bit wrong there!
        2. just 2. without any smart comment 😀

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    4. GunsnRoses
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      2.

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    5. @FuzzyWarbles
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      14 years, 3 months ago

      1) has one potential big haul
      2) has two potential big hauls in it

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    6. kaz 96
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      14 years, 3 months ago

      drenthe isn't going to start both the games but i can see baines assisting or scoring one goal so 2

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      1. @FuzzyWarbles
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        14 years, 3 months ago

        so its been confirmed drenthe sits out spurs? thats helpful. glad i brought him in.

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        1. Andy1
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          14 years, 3 months ago

          Says who?

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          1. @FuzzyWarbles
            • 15 Years
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            kaz apparently

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    7. Elniñorules
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      14 years, 3 months ago

      With Fellaini out, Osman might switch to RM. Not really worth it then.

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      1. ColeHole
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 3 months ago

        Bale will outscore all of them.

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  5. si
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    let's assume Roon does play midfield. Which I think he will have to. Would you still captain him ahead of everyone else? He is a nailed on starter and playing Blackburn at home.

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    1. Enrique
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      I want to! My only issue is nani is also nailed on IMO and
      Won't be playing out of positikn

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    2. Kings of Lyon ★
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      Yes. He's on fks pens and still boasts a high shots per game even when playing deep

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  6. DRIZ ✅
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    14 years, 3 months ago

    So, EVANS out for two weeks. time to ship him out.

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    1. ⭐ ABHISHEK - THE CURIOUS …
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      Surely... 🙂

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  7. applebonkers
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    • 16 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    stared into robin's face for a few minutes to see what his face was trying to say.
    came up with: have i left the bath running pour homme

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    1. reply fail
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      14 years, 3 months ago

      Robin likes men?

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    2. Goodfish
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      You say true, I say Drenthe is a waste-ay.

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  8. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
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    14 years, 3 months ago

    any stoke insiders know if shotton will start? thinking of bringing him in for j evans

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    1. bring_on _the_fantasy
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      14 years, 3 months ago

      he will start for sure now huth is a doubt

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    2. big oak
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      as iv been saying before, not guaranteed, however im not a stoke insider, i live 10000miles away, but thats just my opinion

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    3. Arse Craic
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      14 years, 3 months ago

      Risk it for a bisciut.

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

      Big Tone reckons he probably won't.

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  9. Blue Moon Rising
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    Enrique to BAE/Walker for the double gameweek?

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    1. Isabella
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      Yes.

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    2. @FuzzyWarbles
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      14 years, 3 months ago

      id hold him if i could, unless you dont lose too much value. season keeper IMO, would drop someone else if possible.

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      1. Blue Moon Rising
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 3 months ago

        Vermaelen?

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        1. Isabella
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 3 months ago

          No!

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        2. @FuzzyWarbles
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          14 years, 3 months ago

          verm->walker for GW20 sounds good. 3 of 4 away for arsenal after QPR with the home tie being utd? definitely not essential imo.

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          1. Isabella
            • 14 Years
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            Arsenal are much better away from home, and the away games are Fulham, Swansea, Bolton and Sunderland... with Blackburn at home thrown in. Crazy to get rid of him.

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  10. lekuasimi
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    14 years, 3 months ago

    one million dollar question: will RVP in the starting eleven? captain: Rooney or RVP, pls assist.

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    1. Flycroft
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      rooney, nani assist

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    2. Carl@streetkids.com.au
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      Have a look through the last 23,000 posts.

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    3. Arse Craic
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      Gervinho assist

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  11. Toast
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    Would really appreciate advice on this

    A. Evans to BAE
    Keep Dyer as sub

    Or

    B. Evans to Gallas
    Then Dyer to Drenthe for DGW

    Worried Drenthe maybe dropped for Donovan. Also Gallas may go for Dawson though prob not till after dgw? Thoughts? Thanks!

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    1. bring_on _the_fantasy
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      Be shocking if they drop Drenthe for donovan. Drenthe a better player and provides endless good balls

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  12. yanky
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    trying to get more opinions...

    a) play yak
    b) play moses (im playing shawx shotton)
    c) do evans > BAE for 4 pt hit and play him

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  13. tomstigers
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    Aguero to Rooney worth a four point hit??

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    1. Top Heavy
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      Rooney could get a massive haul but I also believe aguero will start with dzeko..

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  14. Keep calm and hoof me the b…
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    Who would people start out of Larsson (MCI) or Sincliar (TOT)?

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    1. Isabella
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      Sinclair probably.

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  15. BT31 - WE ARE ALL TINKERMEN…
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    14 years, 3 months ago

    Team for this week:

    Vorm
    BAE Enrique NTaylor
    Silva Nani(VC) Bale Walters
    Adebayor Sturridge RVP(C)

    Subs: Krul, RTaylor, Dyer, Evans

    2.2 in bank but 0 transfers left. Any changes needed??

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  16. ⭐ ABHISHEK - THE CURIOUS …
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    14 years, 3 months ago

    Nani or Mata Cap ?

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    1. Rui
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      Nani

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    2. Pinturicchio
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      nani

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  17. sachmo
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    14 years, 3 months ago

    Getting in a GK to rotate with Vorm. Options are:

    A) Sorensen
    B) Stockdale

    Thoughts? Anyone I've missed?

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    1. Mílanista
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      Sorensen doesn't rotate with Vorm. Krul is another option and has been an excellent one so far but not sure with the injury situation at Newcastle and Tiote off to ACON soon.

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      1. sachmo
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 3 months ago

        He doesn't rotate too badly actually. Forgot to mention I only have 4.6 to spend - might go with Stockdale, at least until the WC...

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        1. Mílanista
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 3 months ago

          Swansea top 5 rotation:
          QPR 38/38
          Newcastle 36/38
          Fulham 34/38
          City 34/38
          Blackburn 32/38

          In the bottom half of the list is Stoke with 27/38, not very good. Maybe Stockdale but I'm not sure what the fixtures are like.

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      2. sachmo
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 3 months ago

        On second look, youre right, Sorensen doesn't rotate very well. Going with Stockdale!

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  18. dogtanion
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    Vorm
    Jones - Walker -Enrique
    Drenthe - Nani (c) Bale (vc) - Etherington
    Rvp - Sturridge - Ade

    Soild..ish.

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  19. Hansel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    How likely do we reckon Nani is to play 90 min?

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    1. big oak
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      14 years, 3 months ago

      as long as he starts im happy.
      if he gets off it means they are 2 goals up and he should definitly have smthn to do with it
      (last gw stats wnt help my argument i guess)

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      1. ⭐ ABHISHEK - THE CURIOUS …
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        14 years, 3 months ago

        YOur Display pic is great... 🙂

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        1. UnderstandablyDistraught
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 3 months ago

          You must be a hat lover

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          1. ⭐ ABHISHEK - THE CURIOUS …
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            😛

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    2. Mr Smith
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      63.2%

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  20. Somalion
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    To sell Silva for Valencia... Madness?

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    1. ⭐ ABHISHEK - THE CURIOUS …
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      14 years, 3 months ago

      no

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    2. gurka
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      14 years, 3 months ago

      Not madness, I went silva for bale

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      1. Somalion
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 3 months ago

        Might have to do it!

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    3. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      Could work out, but could also backfire.
      Definitely a positive move over the next few weeks though.

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      1. Somalion
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 3 months ago

        Yeah was thinking that Silva could be on for some rotation. Was possibly thinking Valencia this week and maybe VDV for DGW so I have Ade, Bale and VDV.

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

      Not at all, till jan WC

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      1. Somalion
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 3 months ago

        Yeah was only thinking for a week or two. Would like to have Nani and Valencia for Balckburn.

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  21. rohan
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    Sturride (C) aheah of RVP, Rooney and Nani 🙂

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    1. Dale Cooper
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      I'm currently considering captaining Mata ahead of Nani, RVP, Sturridge and Bale. I know it's mad.

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      1. numchar
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 3 months ago

        gotta keep it interesting 😀

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  22. tomstigers
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    14 years, 3 months ago

    Is Aguero to Rooney worth a four point hit???

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    1. Suarezchomper
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      No

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    2. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      Crazy talk.

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  23. Scoredelario
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    since united are thin in midfield, and also have longer between games (so seemingly less likely to rotate), does that make nani a better captain option than vanpersie?

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  24. Wilberto
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    Vorm
    McAuley – Shawcross – Jones
    Walters – Larsson – Bale – Nani
    Adebayor – RVP – Ba

    Krul, Drenthe, Clichy, Simson

    Please rate my team. Any improvement suggestions? Who should i give the armband to?

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  25. lekuasimi
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    14 years, 3 months ago

    RVP or Rooney captain?

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    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      Yeah, one of them.

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    2. Carl@streetkids.com.au
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      14 years, 3 months ago

      You posted this 5 minutes ago.

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      1. reply fail
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 3 months ago

        And he is not the only one...

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        1. Epic Fail
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 3 months ago

          I've had deja vu about 50 times since I logged on today.

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          1. @FuzzyWarbles
            • 15 Years
            14 years, 3 months ago

            BAE ACON anyone?

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            1. reply fail
              • 15 Years
              14 years, 3 months ago

              With eggs please.

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        2. Carl@streetkids.com.au
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 3 months ago

          Yes, my head is starting to bleed fom the same old sh!t questions.

          Doesn't anyone flick back a couple of dozen posts to get a consensus of opinion?

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    3. applebonkers
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      • 16 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VEfqozzL5uc#t=51s

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  26. ⭐ ABHISHEK - THE CURIOUS …
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    Will MATA play ? 90 mins

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

      No

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    2. reply fail
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      No way.

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    3. gurka
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      One would hope so

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

      I'll get my crystal ball out 😉

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

      will play about 80 min

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  27. unoaime
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    14 years, 3 months ago

    Okay, so i think i've decided how to sort out DGW cover.

    2FT this GW
    Dyer > Surman to free up 0.2

    2FT next GW
    Silva > Drenthe
    Evans > Baines
    Caulker > Assou-Ekotto
    4 point hit.

    Sound good?

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    1. Suarezchomper
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      Not tempted to take the 4 point hit now - do the 1st transfer and Caulker Assou

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      1. unoaime
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 3 months ago

        I'd like too but can't afford it. 🙁

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        1. unoaime
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 3 months ago

          Because it's the Silva downgrade i'm getting my money from.

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    2. Hello. Yes, This is Dog
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      is dyer to surman important to raise cash? otherwise you could just do silva to drenthe and the other 2 next week without a hit.

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      1. unoaime
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 3 months ago

        Yeah, i'm 0.2 short of getting Baines in if i don't do Dyer > Surman.

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  28. simplysuarez
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    So I just made Juan Mata Captain:-/

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    1. Dale Cooper
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      And you're not happy about that? Then change your decision.

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    2. Mílanista
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      I'm tempted. Have him vice at the moment, mainly because I'm confident he will start.

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  29. Dago
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    Its not worth trading Evans to Shotton right?
    He should be back next week, and might even play if SAF is doing his usual. Also Shotton is under threat now Pennant and Wilko are back in contention.

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  30. thobe230
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    Hey guys, who to play this week:

    Larsson or Simpson?

    Rest of def: Vorm (krul), Kompany, Enrique, BAE (caulker)

    Cheers!

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