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3 February 2012 3295 comments
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Stephane Sessegnon produced again in Wednesday’s thrashing of Norwich, just as he did against Swansea in Gameweek 22. It was the goal and an assist returns from that that game that came in for us at 5/1 last time out, fuelling our efforts for this week’s Fantasy Flutter.

Sergio Aguero was amongst the City side frustrated by the Goodison rearguard on Tuesday, but we perhaps shouldn’t read too much into another blank from the Argentinian. As a rule, Aguero saves his goals for home matches and with three in four Gameweeks to come, Fantasy managers are preparing for increased profits. Those could start flowing against Fulham this weekend. Paddy post a confident yet short 4/5 on Aguero to score and City to win against Martin Jol’s side, however, 21/10 on a brace for £5 offers just a little more reward for our risk.

Robert Huth was a monster last season, converting six goals, a tally which made him a hot Fantasy property and led to a significant price rise going into this term. Huth has found it difficult to live up to that reputation, however, with goals hard to come by, despite posing a significant threat in recent weeks. Paddy are offering 14/1 on the big German to deliver a goal and Stoke to keep Sunderland out at the Britannia – that’s worth a cheeky quid of our money.

Victor Moses was squeezed out of the Scout Picks this week, but, as today’s Watchlist article reveals, the fixture list offers hope that the Latics man will start to turn his potential into points over the next few weeks. Despite Everton holding firm against Roberto Mancini’s league leaders at bay in midweek, the Latics are fighting for survival and with Hugo Rodallega set to return to offer a sharper cutting edge, Moses and Wigan could be good for a goal or two. Paddy aren’t so sure and have been generous here, offering 8/1 on a Moses goal and Wigan to win, with a Moses goal and assist double at 18/1. As the anytime odds for Moses are rarely better than 7/2 across the board, 8/1 for £2 is a no brainer.

Our triple treat – the “who’s score the most goals” special is back on the menu this week with the Scout Picks forward line – Robin Van Persie, Aguero and Demba Ba all vying for our cash. Rather than a quick quip or analytical snippet as per usual, Demba Ba’s return to Newcastle’s line-up and a price of 11/2 requires little justification. Our last two quid is in the hands of the returning Magpies hat-trick hero.

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  1. Pomp and Circumstance
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    Wildcard question: should I drop Jose Enrique?

    a) Enrique --> Senderos (Fulham)
    b) Enrique --> Clark (Aston Villa)
    c) Enrique --> someone else (who?)
    d) keep Enrique

    current GKs and DFs:
    Krul, Sorensen
    Caulker, Simpson, Taiwo, Enrique, Kompany

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    1. notidaho
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      oh crap i didn't realise but his next 4 games are:

      TOT
      mun
      -
      ARS

      so maybe a good time to sell...

      i'm not sure about senderos. can you afford an arsenal defender they have a good run?

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      1. McGurn
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 1 month ago

        Yes a good time to sell although i thought that last week, cue a 7 pointer on Tuesday. Liverpool are the best defencce so its the classic form v fixture debate again

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    2. Mani94
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      Why is everyone switching to a Fulham defence? They've been awesome going forward but look all over the place at the back.

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      1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 1 month ago

        things could change with schwarzer back next game, its a punt but their fixtures look good too

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  2. notidaho
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    hey guys suggestions appreciated:

    Krul(AVL)
    Richards(FUL) Taylor(wba) Evans(che)
    Sess(sto) Bale(liv) Silva(FUL) Mata(MUN)
    Aguero(FUL) RVP(BLA) Fletcher(qpr)

    subs:
    Vorm(wba)
    Dyer(wba)
    Enrique(TOT)
    Shotton(SUN)

    My options:
    Mata->Valencia
    or
    Fletcher to Ba

    My concerns:
    Ba unknown form
    Valencia has a chance vs Chelsea but Liverpool to follow. Is Mata a big match player?
    Dempsey has ManC away so missed that boat.
    Villa have goals in them. Should I play Vorm away at WestBrom?
    Are my subs right? Evans over Liverpool at home?

    ta

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  3. takemehome
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    hey guys should i play

    Dempsey or McClean

    Krul or Mignolet

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    1. mr messi
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      Krul
      I would say Dempsey but the majority on here are playing McClean.

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      1. takemehome
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 1 month ago

        thanks

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    2. notidaho
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      MID: tricky cos if fulham score it'll be dempsey, but will they score away at etihad? if wigan score it could be anyone and then they feel sorry for the oposition and let some in.

      GOALIE: also tricky cos Newcastle lucky vs Bburn and Villa have goals in them away. Sunderland maybe better choice even though away at stoke?

      toughies

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  4. VagnerLove
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    Thoughts on this:

    Krul
    Taiwo, Jose Enrique, Simpson,
    Ben Arfa, McClean, Sess, Bale,
    Sturridge, RVP (c), Aguero (vc)

    Mignolet // Dempsey, Evans J, Cahill.

    Cheers guys.

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    1. Parm
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      Only 1 Citeh ❓ ❓ ❓

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      1. VagnerLove
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 1 month ago

        Seems so. Too expensive I guess. The rest look okay?

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  5. Random_Guy
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    Bench Dempsey or Sessegnon?

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    1. 4vets
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      Demps!

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    2. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      either could score in current form, but id fancy sess more against stoke i suppose, than demps against citeh

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    3. notidaho
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      gotta go with the one not playing league leaders away.

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  6. 4vets
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    Lordy! I've just subbed Demps for Taiwo. Its a funny old game!

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    1. Hate that rotation
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      Taiwo might play in midfield.

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      1. 4vets
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 1 month ago

        Really? I never realised that.

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        1. Hate that rotation
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 1 month ago

          Apparently hughes wants traore and taiwo on the left.

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  7. David
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    Will man united keep a clean sheet at chelsea?

    Chelsea look a little toothless at the moment?

    Thoughts anyone.............?

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    1. Hate that rotation
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      Im biased but I think Utd will CS.

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    2. Mani94
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      I can honestly see Torres scoring.

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    3. Le Bluff
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      I really expect Utd to dominate that game.

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    4. notidaho
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      i'm confident enough to play Evans over Enqrique. but enough to sell Mata-> Valencia, that's the question i need to answer

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  8. Random_Guy
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    Taiwo or Huth?

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    1. Zep
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      If Taiwo is playing LW, then I'd play him...

      But Huth is gonna score... so play both... 😉

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    2. Barry
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      Taiwo a source says he could be playing left wing.

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    3. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      now if youve played sess then youre either hedgin bets with huth or taking a punt with taiwo

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  9. Zep
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    A bit of trivia for you...

    Against whom did Blackburn record their last away clean sheet?

    😕

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    1. GREENDREAMS11
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      arsenal at the emirates

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    2. Call Me Old Fashioned
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      I know the answer. It was last season. I am still captaining him though.

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    3. Parm
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      Citeh ❓

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    4. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      Arsenal 0-0 last season

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    5. Teenage Mutant Ninja Skrtel
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      Fulham last January

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  10. Barry
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    Who to start tomorrow McClean or Morrison? Help Please

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  11. Hazard267
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    Use FT to get taiwo in for terry then get ba next week..?

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  12. EdinaHibsNut
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    One weeks punt on a 7 million midfielder? Thoughts please?

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  13. Demí
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    Wenger - I’m considering resting Van Persie

    http://www.arsenal.com/news/news-archive/wenger-i-m-considering-resting-van-persie

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    1. Hazard267
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      Shit thats from official arsenal website now i beleave it :L

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      1. The Bandit
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 1 month ago

        Standard Wenger 'tempted' speak... 🙄

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    2. Barry
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      Ohh noo!

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    3. 4vets
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      I now retract all my previous comments about RVP being rested. Lucky I have subs 🙂

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      1. Barry
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 1 month ago

        People still going to captain him and hope he doesnt come on?

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

          Look at what he did against Stoke when he came on.

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        2. 4vets
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 1 month ago

          Nah... thinking Aggy(c) for me.

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        3. Colonel Shoe 肝池
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 1 month ago

          yeh RVP first sub just sounds ridiculous lol

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      2. EdinaHibsNut
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 1 month ago

        Would you still captain him hoping aguero comes in?

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    4. Hate that rotation
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      I'll still captain him.

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    5. In Like Flynn.
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      Oh Arse.

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      1. In Like Flynn.
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 1 month ago

        nal wouldn't would they? 😉

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    6. mr messi
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      Hope not.

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    7. Menly
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      Still keep him as captain and let the vc do the work?

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      1. Call Me Old Fashioned
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 1 month ago

        I am

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      2. 4vets
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 1 month ago

        No. If Arse aren't doint well he'll come on. OK, he could score 2 but Aggy is looking likely for me. Didn't need this.

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      3. Zep
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 1 month ago

        Unless of course he gets benched and comes on for that dreaded 1 pointer...

        Just saying...

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    8. Zep
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      Mosstapha? Take note... 😉

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      1. Barry
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 1 month ago

        There 7th though wenger cant be taking gambles.

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    9. Random_Guy
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      Surely a rest means that he won't take part at all? If that's the case, RVP (C) and Aguero (VC) still works very well.

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      1. Demí
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 1 month ago

        Could easily mean, a rest on the bench, with the idea that the team he sends out is good enough to get the job done, and he's only called upon if they need a goal. Too risky

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        1. GREENDREAMS11
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 1 month ago

          i dont see it myself Demi, theres too much pressure on Wenger just now to be benching him especially when he more or less has no-one else to bring in. I would think he would be more likely to start him and take him off after 60 mins or if Arsenal are winning comfortably before then

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    10. Low-Life
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      Ugh, here we go again...

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      1. Demí
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 1 month ago

        What?

        Before it was just speculation, this is from the horse's mouth

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

          No, I meant here we go with the will he / won't he. I'm tired of having to make these decisions.

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          1. Demí
            • 15 Years
            14 years, 1 month ago

            Ahh okay, yeah it's a tough predicament. Personally, i wont risk it.

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    11. Bad Pen
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      Walcott up front is laughable, he can't score as is. I honestly don't think Wenger can afford to not start RVP, not with the position Arsenal find themselves in.

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    12. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      hmmm bale or ba VC then

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    13. wayne3004
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      Looks fairly inconclusive to me. RVC starts.

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      1. thegame
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 1 month ago

        rvp will get his rest in the fa cup in two weeks time...end of

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  14. badker
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    After a week of playing, here is my WCT

    Krul, Bogdan
    Simp, Shaw X, Kompany,Kelly, Taiwo
    Walters, Sess, Demp, Silva, Barton
    Dzeko, RVP, BA

    Any input welcome?

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  15. DynamoTomato
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    Would really appreciate advice

    Mignolet Krul
    Enrique Cahill Senderos Shotton RTaylor
    Silva Bale Walters Sinclair Sess
    Helguson Van Persie Aguero

    2 FT 0.4 in the bank.

    Should i get BA back in?

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    1. Guinney
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      Could downgrade Sinclair to McClean and then Helguson to Ba

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      1. Guinney
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 1 month ago

        Maybe actually downgrade Walters

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  16. jayzico
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    So here's my team for this gw...

    Krul

    Vermaelen Caulker Kompany

    Sess Bale Silva Valencia

    RVP(c) Aguero Graham

    Bench : Vorm, Dempsey, Evans, Shotton

    Need ba but god knows how. thats me. done and dusted. any advice before battle? good luck for the gw guys!

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  17. Drip Doctor
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    Guys, who to start: Oxlade or Sessegnon.

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    1. Captain Shirokov
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      Both, preferably.

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

        I can't!

        Silva, Bale, Valencia, x
        Aguero RVP Morison

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        1. Captain Shirokov
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 1 month ago

          Hmmm, bench Morison?

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          1. Random_Guy
            • 15 Years
            14 years, 1 month ago

            Against Bolton? Surely not.

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          2. Drip Doctor
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 15 Years
            14 years, 1 month ago

            No way man, home to Bolton, he has to play. Two games straight scoring 2, unheard of for Morison, he's due 😉

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    2. Just One More Thing
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      Sess - slight doubt over the Ox isn't there?

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

        There is a slight doubt but Arsene said they will asses him in training so it can't be bad. Just not certain he'll start, if he does then... blackburn at home!

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    3. jayzico
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      the OX

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      1. GREENDREAMS11
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 1 month ago

        catch you later Jay, good luck tomorrow dude.

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      2. Drip Doctor
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 1 month ago

        Yeah, i am playing Huth at the back so i think i'll start Ox and hope for the best!

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  18. Teenage Mutant Ninja Skrtel
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    Fletcher -> Ba
    Gabbidon -> L.Young
    Both freebies, solid moves?

    Also, anyone interested in a 1 week-punt on Jelavic? Fixtures are crap after this week but wig could be a potential haul on his debut!

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

      Looks good to me. Ba could easily score; QPR good chance of a clean sheet.

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      1. Teenage Mutant Ninja Skrtel
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers man

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    2. Mílanista
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      Why Young instead of Taiwo?

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  19. Captain Shirokov
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    Play Moses or Dempsey?

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  20. Bob.
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    Take a punt on Theo Wallcott? Yay or nay? Could score well at hoe to Bburn!

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

      He could, but way below par this season. Don't see a landslide Gunners win, perhaps 2-0.

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  21. keotes
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    Should I shift Mata out for Valencia?

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  22. Call Me Old Fashioned
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    Start Walters or McClean?

    Who to bench from Simpson, Taiwo and Evans? (playing Krul)

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

      If you keeping faith in Walters then you should start him. Bench Evans.

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      1. Call Me Old Fashioned
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 1 month ago

        keeping faith until GW28 chelsea game.

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    2. Captain Shirokov
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      McClean and Evans

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    3. Random_Guy
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      Walters and Evans.

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      1. Call Me Old Fashioned
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers muchly lads

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  23. Teahupo'o
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    Cahill to Richards worth a hit?

    0 left in the bank if I make the transfer now...

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  24. mikess
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    Dempsey

    or

    McClean

    Had it on Demps all week but debating now

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

      McClean

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  25. Hazard267
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    Right im not gonna vice captain rvp if he could be rested who should it be Bale, Huth, Raylor......? O

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

      Raylor.

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  26. Hazard267
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    Rvp could be rested and man city's game could be cancelled ...FFS

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    1. 4vets
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      Citeh cancelled? Source please.

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      1. Hazard267
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 1 month ago

        Weather......

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        1. 4vets
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 1 month ago

          It's not that bad, really, it isn't.

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    2. Just One More Thing
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      I couldn't have put it better myself....

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  27. manutd99
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    On WC.

    1) Enrique to Taiwo?

    and

    2) Worth getting 3 man city player like most - Kompany, Silva, Aguero/dzeko? overkill?

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

      Yes to both.

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    2. notidaho
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      1) thinking about enrique -> taiwo

      but i could just play evans over enrique and save my transfer. WC defo though...

      2) iv got richards, silva, aguero. they returned me 6 points last weeks between them. fixtures are good but it's a crucial time for them

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  28. Scratch
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    I know people are bored sick of this but trying to decide starting between Dempsey and McClean is a b!tch.

    Dempsey:
    To score 7/2
    Fulham have only scored 7 PL goals away this season. City have only conceded 6 PL goals in 5 games at home.
    Oop and form. If Fulham score you'd be surprised if he isn't involved.

    McClean:
    To score 4/1
    Form player in a form team against a shaky Stoke as of late. .

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    1. The Rock
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      7 goals away all season and only 6 conceded by City, that says it all, i fully expect City to keep a clean sheet.

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  29. notidaho
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    fletcher(qpr) -> Ba (AVL)
    or
    Mata(MUN) -> Valencia(che)
    or
    Enrique(TOT) -> Taiwo (WOL)

    or which two for a 4 point hit? btw 2mil in bank

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    1. Call Me Old Fashioned
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      1 (throw in 2 for hit if desired)

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  30. Hazard267
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    i have HBA and raylor which are a very annoying pair to have :L esspially raylor and i really dno what to do with them....?

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    1. The Rock
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      Take them to the cinema. How do they behave at night?

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