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Van Persie Will Face QPR

31 December 2011 499 comments
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Arsene Wenger has brought us the confirmation we wanted on Robin Van Persie’s chances of facing QPR today – unfortunately, Arsenal have chosen to publish the statement several hours too late for Fantasy managers and the Fantasy Premier League deadline.

The good news, for most , is that Van Persie will face QPR, with Wenger set to assess his skipper again before selecting him for Monday’s visit to Fulham.

“He will play tomorrow, then we will assess the situation with him on Sunday and Monday morning and make a decision…I don’t rule it out but he’s one of the players who has played a lot and you see again, against Wolves on Tuesday, he’s the guy who gives absolutely everything in every game at the moment…He knows, ‘I have to score’, so he’s always on the fringe of pushing himself. Let’s hope he can get through the next two games.”

From those comments, it appears that Van Persie will not only start against QPR today, he will also stand a good chance of making the trip to Craven Cottage, particularly if Wenger can afford him a rest in the latter stages of today’s game.

Van Persie did of course top our Captain Poll and also find a place in our Scout Picks – a decision that appears to have paid off following this confirmation. There will however, be plenty of Van Persie owners who will have put their faith in either Nani or Wayne Rooney for the Fantasy Premier League captaincy, concerned that the Arsenal skipper would not start today’s game. They now face an anxious day, with United kicking-off at 12.45 against Blackburn, and Van Persie to follow at 3pm.

That minority will be open for minimal damage from the Dutchman – with Alan Shearer’s Premier League goal record in sight, that might just be a forlorn hope.

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

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

    1st

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

      for the first time in New Year

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    2. Elniñorules
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      • 14 Years
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      banned.

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      1. Gaz Downright
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        • 15 Years
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        +0.5

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  2. Tangerine Army XI
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    This is music to my ears!

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

      it's terrible news for me, didnt cap Robin

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      1. Gaz Downright
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        • 15 Years
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        dont count your chickens yet

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      2. Rooooooooney
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        14 years, 4 months ago

        I didn't captain him either, he does seem a bit sluggish and will hopefully come off after 60 mins (I'm hoping anyway) lol

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        1. Caine & Co.
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 4 months ago

          Sluggish? Clearly you didn't watch the previous game, he was great.

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  3. big oak
    • 16 Years
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    this will kick me out of the cup against an inactive player :s

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    1. Gaz Downright
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      it has happened before 🙁

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    2. Anders
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      I lost out to an inactive player on goals scored last round ... he had Berba.

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  4. Gigging Order
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    IN CAPTAIN RVP WE TRUST.

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

    Which do you think is the best option for the DGW?

    A) Walker & Drenthe
    B) BAE & Osman
    C) BAE & Donovan (gambol!)

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

      B

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

        That is what I assumed only thing is my main rival has the two of them and for the last few weeks I have been giving him loads of grief for copying my team! If I am top after this GW then I think that is the best option for sure.

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    2. Effe
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      A

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  6. Suarezchomper
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    Get in! Thank you virtual coin toss for going with RVP over Nani 🙂

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    1. Goalarov
      • 15 Years
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      lolz

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    2. Camzy
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      Don't speak so soon. There's no knowing if you made the right choice until 5pm tonight.

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      1. Suarezchomper
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        14 years, 4 months ago

        I know but there is a good chance for some decent returns

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        1. Goalarov
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          14 years, 4 months ago

          I'm curious, who was heads?

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          1. Suarezchomper
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            14 years, 4 months ago

            Think it was RVP, why?

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

              We're biased towards heads, so you got what you really wanted! 😉

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

                Haha, good luck with the Rooney captaincy!

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      2. Jinswick
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        14 years, 4 months ago

        Good grief, Camzy! Where have you been this year?!

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        1. Suarezchomper
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          14 years, 4 months ago

          Hididng after his lucky year! 😉
          Only kidding

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  7. Scratch
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    Now im going to be sh*tting myself that Nani starts. Ah well, RVP is in my team so glad he's starting. Methinks alot of people around here that got rid last week will be sweating this match.

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    1. Suarezchomper
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      I missed the comments about people getting rid! RVP stays in my team until he breaks his leg or something had him from the start of his form and would lose a lot of cash getting rid.

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    2. Chewy Toffee
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      I really doubt many people got rid of RVP. If they did then that probably says everything about them.

      I'm glad I took a risk captaining Robin but will wait until 5pm before celebrating.

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

    Aaaaah! I captained Nani as I'm sure many did on here. We'll be ok guys, we'll be ok 🙂

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    1. Goalarov
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      Hope not - Rooney here. 🙁

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      1. Menly
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        14 years, 4 months ago

        As is my cup rival... 😕

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        1. Goalarov
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          14 years, 4 months ago

          Mine has Aguero - hasn't changed his/her team since GW4.

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    2. Suarezchomper
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      It's one of those where if you have both, either as captain should pay off anyway

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    3. V-2 Schneiderlin
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      I'm the only one out of the top six in my mini-league who captained Nani everyone else went with RvP - the reason is that they are blissfully ignorant about these things & I totally overthought captain choice this week
      hope it works out 🙂

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      1. Goalarov
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        14 years, 4 months ago

        Amazing avatar. Just like your captain choice, ole' Mike overthinks a little too, doesn't he? But the results are amazing, so chin up!

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  9. Kingston
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    I was never worried that RVP would not start. However, if i'd captained Nani i'd still be confident. I think Utd will run riot today

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  10. Low-Life
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    "The good news, for most ..."

    Really?

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    1. Gaz Downright
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      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Haven't captained him but I am still pleased RVP will play. Why? Because I have only 2 subs and would not fancy Drenthe (wba) to come on instead.

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      1. Gaz Downright
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        • 15 Years
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        still, Id wish Arsenal drops more points (this game would be a good catalyst for schizophrenia I bet)

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        1. Low-Life
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 4 months ago

          Well, I suppose I could live with an RVP hat trick. As long as Nani gets one too.

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    2. Mark
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 19 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      The one thing that RVP has over Nani now - if Arsenal get two or three up, it's likely that RVP will stay on the pitch chasing the record. If United get two or three up, Nani would seem likely to be subbed. United could run riot but will Nani be there to enjoy it all. I guess we'll see. Fascinating day ahead.

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      1. Low-Life
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        14 years, 4 months ago

        Yes, the missus is going to be wondering what I'm so pre-occupied with today. I think I'll be getting some household chores done ... very very slowly (whilst getting updates on scores).

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  11. isacki: full casual
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    So, so glad I both kept him and made him (C) over Nani (VC). I was considering RVP > Roon yesterday but a few people here brought me back to MT senses. So thank you FFS too !

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    1. isacki: full casual
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      *autocorrect fail MT = my

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    2. Goalarov
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      You will be eating those words (I hope). 🙂

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      1. isacki: full casual
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        Haha the magic of the cup 😉 of course points are prizes in the end but the reason I wanted rid was rest risk and if I had got rid my reason would be invalidated.

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

    Got lost on last post.

    Morning all, I need to take Nani or Silva out to bring in Bale for the DGW. Which one should I choose? I have Kompany and Jones for city/Utd coverage too.

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

      I'd go Silva out. In fact, I did.

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

        Balls of steel.

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    2. Suarezchomper
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      I would do Silva too, I did it a few gws ago and it's paid off

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    3. big oak
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      i did siva out for way less than bale
      (osman & friedel)

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  13. IceMan DB
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    VDV or BAE for the dgw? Already have Bale and Barndoor.

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    1. Rooooooooney
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      Who would you be taking out to put either of them I'm.

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      1. IceMan DB
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        Shawcross out for BAE.

        Mata/Silva our for VDV.

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    2. Suarezchomper
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      BAE could potentially get 12 points where as VDV could get 3 and not play the other game, on the other hand VDV could have a great GW. I'm personally taking a gamble and getting VDV with Bale and Ade already in my team

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      1. IceMan DB
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        14 years, 4 months ago

        Tempted to gamble too, have a feeling VDV might rip it up again!

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  14. The Pink Panzer strikes aga…
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    A last minute price rise foiled my hopes of getting in Ade and Drenthe (for Walters and Ba) 🙁 Any suggestions for getting Ade in without bending over too far backwards?

    Friedel (Vorm)
    Vermaelen | Jones | Jakielka
    Silva | Nani | Bale | Walters
    RVP | Ba | Morison
    (Enrique, Caulker, Ferguson)

    1.5m in the bank and 2FT to play with. I was thinking perhaps Enrique > Hibbert?, Ba > Ade. I doubt its worth a hit to squeeze Ade and Drenthe in. Another possibility is Jones > Baines, Walters > Osman. Risky, but interesting differential for the DGW - everton not being popular, but with reasonable upside from recent poor performances.

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    1. big oak
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      u need to link ur team to see ur selling prices but silva and morrison out for ade and allen/moses/surman in wnt work?

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      1. The Pink Panzer strikes aga…
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks for the great suggestion. I hadn't considered: Silva+Morison > Osman+Ade. I would lose 0.5m on Silva (bought at 9.5m), so would probably have to look at a non-Silva strategy for the rest of the season.

        Other losses would be Verm (.1) Jones (.2) Enrique (.2) Walters (.3) Nani (.3) Ba (.5 but ditching anyway of course), RVP (.6) Morison (.1)

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

          i sold silva with 0.5 loss
          im looking to sell enrique for 0.5 loss to get baines
          came a long way to get in the top 100 but now these high ownership players are not doing me anygood
          so will go for expensive differentials like gerrard and maybe caroll after the WC

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

            top 100k* not like it makes a lot of difference

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    2. Rooooooooney
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      I'd take out Vermaelen as his fixtures are going to get a bit harder, wouldn't have 2 everton defenders though.

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  15. BMox81
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    For me personally, it was never a case of whether he would start or not, it was how many minutes he is likely to get that was the deciding factor in choosing Nani over him.

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    1. Retro
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      Methinks the lady doth protest too much.

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      1. The Pink Panzer strikes aga…
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        That was the final decider for me too - I figured there was a higher risk of a cameo for RVP than Nani, but was switching them over in the last few minutes like mad!

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    2. Rooooooooney
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      I chose to captain Valencia after his recent form and as a differential, still happy with my decision (for now) lol

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    3. August12
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      yes, same, if arsenal take the lead and RVP hasn't scored he'll come. The only time he'll play the whole game is if he's scored a goal or two and has a chance to break the record, in which case we're buggered anyway.

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    4. isacki: full casual
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      If he starts he won't get less than 60 realistically. Which is enough.

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  16. JamieG
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    Worth doing Silva > Bale now to avoid another potential price rise? Or sit tight and wait until today's matches are through?

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    1. Goalarov
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      I'd sit it out.

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      1. JamieG
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        Yeh, my thoughts too. Cheers Goalarov and good luck today!

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        1. Goalarov
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          You too!

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    2. Caine & Co.
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      There is no risk waiting until today's matches are through. Bale's price won't rise before the matches are over.

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  17. Gigging Order
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Is no one bothering with VDV for the DGW?

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

      no thank you

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

      I'm getting him, it's a gamble but it could pay off.

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

      The feeling is VDV won't play both games or atleast not the full 90 in both

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      1. Caine & Co.
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        Why wouldn't he play both games?

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

          He's just come back from injury and hasn't been playing for 90 mins recently, not to say he won't play both games but it is doubtful and that's prob why people aren't choosing him

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          1. Caine & Co.
            • 15 Years
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            Exactly, back form injury. If you look at his history he doesn't play only if he's injured. And when he's back from injury he starts playing 60+ minutes. Unless he gets injured, he'll play both games.

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    4. NATSTER
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      If he performed well tonight, he might get the last place in my team.. 🙂

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    5. Jonny Englander
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Had this conundrum yesterday. Going with Ade. Just need to decide who to swap him for, RVP or Rooney.....?

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

        Im getting RVP out, just dont see goals in hes coming fuxtures after this GW.

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  18. big oak
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    donovan added as midfielder at 7.0
    interesting

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    1. isacki: full casual
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      Cheers for headsup, wanted to know about this. But is he playing the whole DGW?

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

        officially from jan 1 till the end of february
        but unlikely he will start the bolton game, knowing moyes i think he'll come off the bench in his forst game.
        in addition it is important to see where he will be imployed
        RW LW CF in the hole, CM coz he can play all these positions

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        1. isacki: full casual
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 4 months ago

          Ok he's on my personal watchlist as a medium term option... thanks for info.

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

      and already around 200 takers

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

      I don't think he will play both games in the DGW

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

        There go some of Osman/Drenthe's minutes!

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        1. Chewy Toffee
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 4 months ago

          Absolutely no chance Osman is losing minutes. Not only is he in good form but he also happens to be one of Ginge's favourites - so no chance.

          Drenthe plays left wing, Donovan will play instead of Coleman.

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

    *open

    *hoping

    😉

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

    Off topic:

    Is Highbury being used for anything?

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

      Library? 😉

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    2. big oak
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      they built expensive appartements... u know to give smthn back to the community

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

        🙂

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  21. isacki: full casual
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    RVP owners like myself would do well to remember that Wenger cares far less about RVP's record than him and infinitely less than us. Have to take it out of the equation and see it from his POV: I only have one striker tbh and he's really good, whenever I don't need him I need not play him. If they thrash QPR I am prepared to see him off when the game is safe, record or no record.

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

      Game being safe and RVP running riot are very closely related.

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      1. isacki: full casual
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        Was thinking this, yes, but obviously you want him to score as many as possible and this could be the difference between scoring 1 or 2, or 2 or 3. Also not unthinkable Gervinho/Arteta/Walcott/Benayoun/Verm could make it safe between them.

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

      Very likely.. Winning this and next game is far more important to the team.

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  22. NED KELLY
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    Come on Rooney (C) ... was good to see Gerrard back last night

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

      + loads. Our faith in Rooney will be rewarded! Won't it?

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

        Yes he will score 5 at least today

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

          That's the spirit!

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  23. Matt Sk
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    Will Micah Richards play?

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

    Bellamy, anyone?

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

      Yeah me. Wildcard in week 21 and he's in.

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

      suarez abscnce yesterday have shown how much players like bellamy downing and caroll are suffering around him.
      once he receives the ball he is taking too much time before releasing the pass
      liverpool yesterday looked more like a team than with suarez and scored 3 goals with the least attempts on goal per game this season

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    3. isacki: full casual
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Wouldn't have considered with so many good striker options up to now but with Ba off to ACON, doubts over Roon in midfield due to injuries, Yak unreliable and Ade okay but not hot on goals, yes...

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  25. heartsattack
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    The important thing for me is he starts. I have Huth, Evans and Jones all probably out so struggling just to play 11. Come on captain Nani.

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    1. V-2 Schneiderlin
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      yikes I have Nani (C) and also have Huth and Jones - am counting on them playing (esp Jones) - am nervous now - but it all looked so good 'on paper'

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  26. Pork Pie Sausage Roll
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Uh-oh. One half of the captaincy disaster has come to pass. Just need SAF to start Rooney in midfield and my heart will be broken

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

      I think it's still fairly likely he will get attacking points, even from midfield.

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

    Dobt know wat all the excitement is over rvp starting. People are celebrating as if he has scored! I have walcott and gervinho and im looking to spoil the party.

    Roooooooney captain! Deliver us!!!!!!!!

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

      I remember one or two getting rid of RVP for Rooney, cue very sweaty palms this afternoon....

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

        RVP

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  28. NED KELLY
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    Who will win the league then City or Man U ?????

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

      Easy, Tottenham.

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  29. Crazy Joe
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Looks like Macheda could be loan at QPR for the rest of the season, great value at 5.5 but a valued striker spot taken, worth the gamble?

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  30. Champy
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Jan Mucha the Everton reserve keeper has been transferred in by one person

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

      rofl

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