[sbu_large_image] Matchday Surgery

The Saturday Surgery

10 March 2012 352 comments
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Gameweek 28 is all but upon us. Little over an hour separates us from the Merseyside-packed double Gameweek, and the Matchday Surgery opens it’s doors to aid you through the deadline.

As always, here you’ll find some very handy links for those of you a little pushed for time this morning…

  • The Scout Picks – What we think are 14 of the best fantasy prospects this week.
  • The Team News – Packed all the relevant and up-to-date information along with our predicted line-up for all 20 Premier League teams.
  • Injuries & Bans table – A more detailed view of all players with a question mark over their availability this weekend.
  • Spot the Differential – For those players we feel are big-risk but potentially big-reward this week

On top of that, there’s the Captain’s Poll which can be viewed on the home page, down the central column, to aid your armband decision. We’ve also looked at the men in the middle in our referee-based Men in Black article.

Your Fantasy peers are also here to help, so join them in our Matchday Surgery chatroom, which can be accessed right here.

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  1. Demí
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Keeping Aguero this week. Here's hoping he gets his 1st away goal since October 23rd...

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    1. MrJefferson
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      ditched him for saurez, dont know who because he can't score home or away then to rooney next week

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      1. MrJefferson
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 11 months ago

        *why

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    2. Manamongst
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      I think it is a smart move Demi. A real mini-differential, on this site at a glance.

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  2. mosch1one
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    RVP > Rooney for capo this week? Can't return big every week can he!?

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    1. GoonerByron
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      I'm split between the two but sticking with RVP.. United could win 4-0 and Rooney could get 2 points, not the same with Arsenal!

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      1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 11 months ago

        brave

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    2. MrJefferson
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      get both, don't sell rvp, you will regret it!!

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    3. Breadbin
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      Yes he can...

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  3. Willis.
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    rmt

    vorm
    evans skrtel simpson
    miyaichi silva bale dempsey
    rvp suarez ba

    subs: krul mclean kelly kompany

    who on earth do i captain?!?!z

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  4. snowman
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Dzeko or Mclean to start?

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    1. MrJefferson
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      did you see the state of dzeko mid week?

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      1. snowman
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 11 months ago

        mclean then? i just dont want to get stuffed again n dzeko come on with 1 point, if he starts i think he may score

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        1. MrJefferson
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 11 months ago

          mc clean certain to start and a decent chance if sunderland do anything he will be involved, everything they do seems to go down the left these days, but i think liverpool could tank them today with no catermole and sess.
          as you say you could be stuck with a 1 point cameo from dzeko, tough call but id go with mc clean

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    2. Park the bus
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      City will start with Mario & Sergio up top.

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      1. snowman
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 11 months ago

        cheers i have benched him just cant be dealing with 1 pt again

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  5. WOLVERiNES
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Any updates on Johnson ?? what are tthe chances of him starting ??

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    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      75% chance of playing according to fpl

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  6. NATSTER
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Suarez RVP Rooney ... Who to C?

    Can't make my mind!

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    1. WOLVERiNES
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      If chasing points suarez.. otherwise Rvp..

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    2. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      Me too. Between Rvp and Suarez, Rvp if leading, Susrez if chasing

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      1. HuttonDressedasLahm
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 11 months ago

        Snap!

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    3. dogtanion
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      Has to be Suarez. Worst comes to the worst, he'll be going into Everton at home with 4 points already collected. Case dismissed.

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    4. shifty_pow3rs
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      personally i'm leaning towards rooney and united ending west brom's good run.

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    5. Hiphopopotamus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      Morning Natt. I'd go with Suarez - they could all outscore each other but with a DGW at least you get to double the fun. That's why my captain is Squirtle...

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      1. NATSTER
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 11 months ago

        Morning Hiphopopotamus.

        It's a brave move for you. I was a bit regretted to trade in Enrique instead of Skrtel. Hope it turns out well for you. Btw, Suarez is my thought too.. Hope it will be Doubling the fun in the game week. Hahaha.. 😀

        Ps. I might be possibly down by him again and, in that case, it will be his last time in my team!

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    6. NATSTER
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      Leading the league, but sitting far below my target overall rank.. Thinking Suarez for gambling!

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  7. Bob.
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Come on Skrtel!

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    1. Hiphopopotamus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      I'm also captaing him Bob. Can i cry on your shoulder if it all goes Pete Tong?

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      1. Bob.
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 11 months ago

        Sure 🙂 We can consolidate one another.

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        1. Hiphopopotamus
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          13 years, 11 months ago

          Good man 🙂

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  8. Sleep Talk
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Good morning dear FFSers!

    What's the general consensus on Glen Johnson? Is he worth the extra ££? Will he start at all?
    Did my free transfers early to get out Sess and Aguero, but still without any DGW-players, and not satisfied at all with my defenders. Thinking of getting in 1 or 2 Liverpool defenders for Huth/Kompany/Taiwo for either a -4 or -8 point hit.

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    1. 1mills
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      I think his comments backing Suarez this week means he will start as Kenny is a stubborn Scotttish man and even of maybe he wasn't going to risk him, I reckon he now would just to spite the media and prove there is no problem.

      I have brought him in for Taiwo for a hit.

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  9. 1mills
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Considering Dempsey to Nani for a hit.

    Team for week is

    Krul
    G Johnson, J Evans, Richards
    Silva, Bale, Mata (C), Miyachi
    RVP, Ba, Pog

    Dempsey, Kelly, Santon

    I would probably drop Pog or Bale for Nani to come in team. Also Dempsey is on a rise today, which gives me extra 0.1.

    Last week I decided at last minute to delay a free transfer until this GW and it was Dzeko to Pog. :(.

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  10. anish10
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    shall i do ba>suarez?

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    1. Screaming Midget
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      Not IMO.

      Think longer term.

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    2. OSGOOD WAS GOOD
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      suarez

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    3. 1mills
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      Agree with King Cabbage.

      Ba home to Norwich next.

      Suarez is as much a punt as Drenthe.

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  11. GoonerByron
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    RMT please! 🙂

    Schwarzer (Mignolet)
    Cahill Evans Skrtel (Caulker) (Simpson)
    Bale Silva Dempsey Sigurdsson (Mcclean)
    RVP (C) Rooney Ba

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    1. dogtanion
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      Yeah that's pretty sweet.
      60+

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    2. IceMan DB
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      Do you think Cahill will start?

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  12. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Do you think my team looks decent for this gameweek?

    Ruddy
    Cahill Lescott Luke Young
    A Young, Dempsey, Silva, Mata
    Zamora RVP(c) Holt

    Cheers

    Could bring in another player for a hit?

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  13. OSGOOD WAS GOOD
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    who to captain rvp or suarez

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    1. Screaming Midget
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      RVP

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    2. dogtanion
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      Suarez

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    3. MrJefferson
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      i might give the racist a chance, don't know why though, certain to fail

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  14. ...---...
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    FYI...

    If the season had started after the New Year, Kenny Dalglish's head would be well and truly on the chopping block. One win in seven (against the abysmal Wolverhampton) has been heavily masked by their stuttering Carling Cup win against Championship opposition. Their current form is truly woeful.

    If you're one of the quarter million who have so far invested in the likes of Enrique, Skrtel, Adam or Suarez then I'm sorry, you've done your money; Sunderland will beat them today (15/8, draw no bet with PP) and Everton - as is their wont - will grind out yet another 1-1 away draw on Tuesday.

    Good day.

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    1. Screaming Midget
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      I've stuck with Skrtel only as I'm not convinced they'll do much either.

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    2. MrJefferson
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      i fancy them to come out of their slump this week end, (probably because i bought skrtel and saurez)

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    3. Gaz Downright
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      • 15 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      they beat City in the Kinder Cup, but otherwise I agree. LFC. L is for lacklustre.

      The people who have brought in Liverpool players ONLY for the DGW hasn't grasped the finer points of FPL, however LFC will surely keep several more clean sheets until the end of the season. Say 4 or 5.

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      1. Gaz Downright
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        • 15 Years
        13 years, 11 months ago

        Oh, and buggu mark this. Skrtel will outscore Kompany from now until the end of the season.

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        1. Demí
          • 15 Years
          13 years, 11 months ago

          Not really much of a buggu

          -Skrtels bigger goal threat
          -Skrtels 2 extra games
          -Skrtels easier run of fixtures till the end

          I can see him outscoring Kompany too

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    4. OSGOOD WAS GOOD
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      so i should captain rvp then

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    5. 1mills
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      I agree, I have still brought in G Johnson for a hit as they will get draws/clean sheets and he'll probably get a couple of goals before end of season.

      I have no faith in the investment in the rest of the team.

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  15. Maxi Lopez
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Final Wildcard team. Hows it looking guys?

    Reina (Bogdan)
    Baines Skrtel Evans (Caulker,Hanley)
    Miyachi Nani Bale Dempsey (Siggy)
    Holt RVP Suarez(C)

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  16. anish10
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    siggy or ba?

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    1. HappyAnkit
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      Ba

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  17. Raf
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Hey guys,

    I have so far

    Al hab

    Evans Simpson skrytel

    Dempsey miyaki Bale Moses

    Rvp Ba Rooney

    Bench

    Sorensen Valencia Kelly kompany

    Already taken -4, do I need more on the pitch?

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    1. bring_on _the_fantasy
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      thats a shocker mate. 3 on the bench injured as well. how have u managed to get in such a mess?? lol

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      1. Raf
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 11 months ago

        I know, nightmare.

        Thinking kompany to Enrique? Can't see simpson getting more than one pt

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    2. 1mills
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      I have Bale and Dempsey and don't expect much this weekend from either (trying to decide who to bench).

      Given Valencia is nearly back, it's only really Kelly/Kompany I would look at changing, but probably not worth it.

      I would stick and not panic if it's a bad game week, as there is potential but then RVP, Roomey, Miyachi/Skertel could drag you into decent scores quite easily.

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      1. Raf
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 11 months ago

        Cheers ears, I'll do that.

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  18. spurs123
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Any advice have 4.9 to spend was looking at Surman, Mcclean or Ryo?Or have I missed anyone?

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    1. HappyAnkit
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      Surman

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      1. spurs123
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 11 months ago

        Cheers

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    2. milo
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      Andrews?

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      1. spurs123
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 11 months ago

        Who does he play for.

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  19. Access
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Rvp leading,saures chasing

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    1. Breadbin
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      Do they have horses?

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  20. bring_on _the_fantasy
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Skertal or Enrique??

    Enrique will enable me to swap suarez for rooney next week.
    Can’t afford if i choose Skertal. Will skertal score than much more though?

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    1. Screaming Midget
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      If Carroll was on form then Enrique would probs benefit more.

      As he isn't, I fancy Skrtel to do better over the coming weeks.

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  21. HappyAnkit
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Any news on G Johnson??

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    1. Lateriser 12
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      Same boat. I have him in my team.

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  22. OPTA FPL
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Sorry for reposting from last page:

    Schwarzer (Krul)

    BAE Richards Evans

    Silva Bale Dempsey McClean

    RVP (C) Rooney Ba

    Bench: Sigurdsson Caulker Simpson

    I’m nervous cuz I dont have any Liv player, 0 FT and 1.9M bank. I’m finding a Liv player by 4p hits. any idea guys?

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    1. Pratik
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      you have got decent advice at the last page. have a look.

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    2. HappyAnkit
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      *last post*
      Richards>Skrtel

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      1. Manamongst
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 11 months ago

        No way.

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    3. Bad Pen
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      Either Richards or Simpson for Skrtel. Richards purely because he is rotation risk and injury prone, Simpson because Toon appear to be on something of a slide and you already have Krul. Up to you.

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      1. OPTA FPL
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 11 months ago

        after realize Agger injured and Carragher playing, I cant trust Liv defdend guys.

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    4. OPTA FPL
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      cheers lads

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  23. Pratik
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Guys give me your final blessings for the team or any last minute advice
    Bogdan, Reina
    Senderos,Evans Wheater, Skertel, BAE
    Dempsey,Miyachi, McClean, Yaya Toure,Bale
    Suarez, Van Persie, Rooney

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  24. Hybrid.power
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Bench Siggy or Bale?

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    1. HappyAnkit
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      Siggy

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  25. A2U
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Ivanovic > Skrtel this week?

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    1. HappyAnkit
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      Yep

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  26. Screaming Midget
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Sunderland vs Liverpool.... 0-0 please 🙂

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    1. HappyAnkit
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      0-4

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    2. FPLord
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      1-1

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    3. Bob.
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      0-2. Skrtel double! Yeahhh

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  27. Mihai Roman
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    So this is my WC team:
    Schwarzer (Mignolet)
    Sagna/Skrtel/Evans (Caulker/Simpson)
    Dempsey/Yaya/Surman/Silva (Siggy)
    RVP/Rooney/Suarez

    Wanted Valencia really instead of Yaya, but gonna have to wait one more week to get him. Also having a tough time deciding who to captain between the front 3. Any suggestions? Thanks!

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    1. HappyAnkit
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      If you are chasing points then Captain Suarez..
      Otherwise RVP

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  28. Lateriser 12
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Glen Johnson!

    Liverpool fans? Whats the update?

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    1. Davido989
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      Fit enough to play me thinks. I have him too, he should start.

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    2. Optimus.
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      he travelled and is in the squad thats all anyone knows

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    3. Doctor X
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      Did you just take a 16 point hit? :O

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  29. Willis.
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    bench silva, miyaichi, mcclean or dempsey?

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    1. CABAYE4
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      Tough one - on past stats Dempsey but I'd probs bench McClean.

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  30. CABAYE4
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Kompany to Evans for a 4 point hit??

    Not bothered about having to pay more to get him back and would otherwise have to play Caulker. Would also help to fund Taarabt to Valencia next week.

    What do you think??

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    1. Bad Pen
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      I'd honestly just play Caulker and hope for a resolute performance and maybe an assist or even a goal - you aren't going to make those 4 points back from Evans.

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      1. CABAYE4
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 11 months ago

        Maybe just can't see City not scoring a couple. If Man U get a CS then it could be 6 v 0/1 and would work. Would set me up well for next few weeks as well as I'd probs end up doing a hit next week instead of this one.

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    2. HappyAnkit
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      I am thinking of doing Kelly>Evans for a 4 point hit.

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    3. Park the bus
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      no as the most evans will get is 6 points. so you will profit 2 points at best if you have no other decent defenders on bench??

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      1. CABAYE4
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 11 months ago

        Caulker and Simpson could both get 0/1 or even minus

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