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The Numbers Game – Third Striker Options – Part One

15 March 2012 551 comments
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With Robin Van Persie a constant in most Fantasy squads and Wayne Rooney’s recent form lifting him to near essential status, there appears to be just a single slot up for grabs in our Fantasy forward lines. With this in mind, our two-part members article plunders our own ICT Index scores and Opta statistics for the previous six Gameweeks to assess form, identifying would-be targets in the mid-range and budget price brackets.

We start today, analysing those players open to Fantasy managers with cash to spare: forwards available in the 7.0-9.5 Fantasy Premier League (FPL) price range.

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

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  1. Bad Pen
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 8 months ago

    Who would have thought that Chelsea would be the last English team left in Europe after their tumultuous season?

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    1. JK - Cønt â­
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      • 14 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      it was like Arsenal being the first team to make the CL knockouts, when they were awful at the time.

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  2. Henry Hill
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 8 months ago

    Balotelli is such an idiot, no wonder they need Tevez back to save them.

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    1. Jimmers
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      • 15 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      Mancini seems to have a blind spot where Balotelli is concerned

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      1. halnone
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 8 months ago

        "best striker in italy"

        yeah only 10% of the time.

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      2. An Púca
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 8 months ago

        aye, they had to crawl back to Tevez to try and provide the kick they need to push for the title...will it work?

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        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
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          • 16 Years
          13 years, 8 months ago

          Obviously not.

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  3. halnone
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 8 months ago

    We're complete shit.

    I'm leaving now.

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    1. QPR expects... glory!
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      Is that why they call you Manchester Sh*teh? 😉

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    2. Well you know, Triffic
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      ole ole ole

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    3. JK - Cønt â­
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      • 14 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      Cmon I stuck it out to the end for both games v Bilboa

      Back your team no matter what

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    4. Declan
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      Taxi

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  4. GoonerzSLO
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 8 months ago

    Silva -> Walcott, 4 pt hit???

    Seein him now seems justified...

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    1. Chris_White
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      Silva is a big-game player

      Everton are tight at home

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      1. JK - Cønt â­
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        • 14 Years
        13 years, 8 months ago

        Silva has gone off the boil recently

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      2. Granville
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        • 16 Years
        13 years, 8 months ago

        Silva 2011 > Silva 2012

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        1. JK - Cønt â­
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          • 14 Years
          13 years, 8 months ago

          totally agree

          He looks tired, and I don't think that injury has helped.

          Glad I sold him this week. Probably held him for 2 weeks 2 long out of sentimentality of owning him since GW1.

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        2. Chris_White
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 8 months ago

          True, and tonight isn't exactly weakening that point...

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  5. An Púca
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 8 months ago

    3!!!!! holy shit!

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  6. Le Gooner
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 8 months ago

    Good heavens. They need 4 to go through now.

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  7. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
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    • 16 Years
    13 years, 8 months ago

    Oh dear.

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  8. Declan
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 8 months ago

    EPL 😆

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  9. Bad Pen
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 8 months ago

    Not a good night for Manchester.

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    1. Declan
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      Not a good night for Engerland

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  10. JK - Cønt â­
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    • 14 Years
    13 years, 8 months ago

    he may have a funny name, bu he can't half finish that boy Van Wolfswinkel

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  11. keith
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 8 months ago

    Can we assume that given Valencia was not even on the bench tonight there is no way he will start against Wolves?

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    1. JK - Cønt â­
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      • 14 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      Think it's a fair assumption.

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    2. McDog
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      I wouldn't say theres no way, but it's less likely.

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  12. Spike âš½ï¸
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 8 months ago

    Jesus Cty what's going on !!!

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  13. Mighty
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    • 16 Years
    13 years, 8 months ago

    Anybody know where I can get the pass completion statistics from the United game? Specifically Cleverley's?

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    1. Granville
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      • 16 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      Cleverley was absolutely dreadful tonight.

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      1. JK - Cønt â­
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        • 14 Years
        13 years, 8 months ago

        agreed but I think we're overly harsh on the lad, who has been injured most of the season ands was playing his 2nd or 3rd European game.

        The guy will come good, it's just whether we can afford to give him the time.

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  14. BKR
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 8 months ago

    Just read news :-

    Chris Smalling and Paul Pogba came on for Rio Ferdinand and Michael Carrick before Rooney appeared hurt after a fierce tackle near the touchline.

    is Rooney okay?

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    1. heco87
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      He's fine .. that was before his goal for starters.

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      1. BKR
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 8 months ago

        hmm good! I don't care about their defeat today! I am only bothered about my FPL, 😉

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    2. Menly
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      Yep. Shortly after that incident he curled a beauty into the top corner

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    3. Bad Pen
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      He seemed to shake it off yeah, he scored literally a minute or two after that injury.

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      1. afcblegend
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 8 months ago

        I remember against Newcastle when he scored that stunning volley a few years back, commentator saying 'Rooney looks injured here, probably will come off soon... oh, wait...'

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      2. BKR
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 8 months ago

        Thank you Guys! I am sure, he will be be mentally hurt and will that show this weekend. I feel sorry for all those 40K+ FPL managers..

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        1. Kagawa-san-mia
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 8 months ago

          more likely hell come out gunning, i feel sorry for wolves imo

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  15. Menly
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 8 months ago

    Evening lads.
    Prem teams taking a real thrashing tonight... 😕

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  16. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
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    • 16 Years
    13 years, 8 months ago

    Would Mr. Huntelaar please be so kind as to score another goal? Thank you.

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  17. Jimmers
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    • 15 Years
    13 years, 8 months ago

    Just think that for all the money in the PL, Cyprus (!) will have as many teams in the last 16 (Champions League 8 plus Europa League 8) as the Premier League

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  18. denial
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    • 16 Years
    13 years, 8 months ago

    I think I'm waving goodbye to Silva then.

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    1. Le Gooner
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      Sound move. I'd join you, but I've already taken a 4 point hit to bring in Rooney.

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    2. Bad Pen
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      I would say I feel better about getting rid of him earlier this week... but I bought Young in so it's not quite as sweet as that!

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      1. JK - Cønt â­
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        • 14 Years
        13 years, 8 months ago

        Young will play this w/e no way both Nani and Valencia will start having been left out tonight.

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        1. Bad Pen
          • 13 Years
          13 years, 8 months ago

          Oh yes, I feel assured of that. I just hope his confidence hasn't been too badly battered.

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  19. afcblegend
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 8 months ago

    Oh dear Man City. What's the deal atm with Nani, he wasn't playing/on subs bench today?

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  20. halnone
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 8 months ago

    for fucl's sake.

    come on city!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! just score 4 goals please.

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    1. JK - Cønt â­
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      • 14 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      where is the atmosphere???

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  21. Scratch
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 8 months ago

    Primeira Liga > EPL

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    1. Menly
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      Lega Pro Prima is the best 😀

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    2. Cruyff Turn
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      Europa League > EPL

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  22. Fancy Feet
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 8 months ago

    Its sad to see the two top teams in England can't compete in any European competition. The EPL may be entertaining and competitive but it is falling behind the rest of Europe.

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    1. Granville
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      • 16 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      Mad really. We've had 4 sides in the CL final in the last 4 years. Don't know what has happenend.

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    2. Le Gooner
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      Just a bad season. Two Premier league teams will be in the Champions League semi-finals next season.

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      1. Fancy Feet
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 8 months ago

        I didn't know Madrid and Barca were taking the year off next year

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      2. Granville
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        • 16 Years
        13 years, 8 months ago

        I wouldn't be so sure about that.

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  23. lazybones18
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 8 months ago

    why is that english team sucking in european tournaments ? has it always been like this or just recent years ?

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    1. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      You really know your football.....

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      1. lazybones18
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 8 months ago

        lol i dont .. started watching football/epl about 3 years ago..

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      2. Granville
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        • 16 Years
        13 years, 8 months ago

        LOL. See my comment above.

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    2. LarryMurphy
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      We’ve had four Premier League sides in the CL final in the last 4 years

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  24. Optimus.
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 8 months ago

    will we see the same scenes tonight between mancini and balo at FT?

    http://www.balls.ie/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/capture2.jpg

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    1. Chris_White
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      *flashbacks to carroll & hart on fifa12*

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  25. super711
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 8 months ago

    Bye bye city and united
    Chelsea look miles ahead of u 2 from yesterday
    #gameover

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    1. McDog
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      😆

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    2. Menly
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      The post was obnoxious, the hashtag just made it worse

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  26. Monklane
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 8 months ago

    What on Earth has happened to City?

    A few months ago they were sweeping all before them. Now they're just anaemic.

    A lot of games still to go in the Premiership. They're not guaranteed anything.

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    1. lazybones18
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      no team chemistry

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      1. GlasgowFF
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 8 months ago

        They are pish

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    2. Granville
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      • 16 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      It's burnout, and over rotation to keep the squad happy.

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      1. hillbillypete
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 8 months ago

        def rotation. crazy.

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      2. GREENDREAMS11
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 8 months ago

        For me, the turning point in Citys season was when Chelsea came back to beat them at the bridge. I kinda got that feeling at the time. They looked like they would stroll the league until that night imo. I think it was a hugely significant night in the Pl title race. Its pretty much all been downhill since then.

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    3. super711
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      No kompany no city?
      Fans are really poor though
      Where is we score when we like

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      1. Granville
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        • 16 Years
        13 years, 8 months ago

        I know so many City fans who were too confident in the quality of their squad. They peaked in October, big deal.

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  27. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
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    • 16 Years
    13 years, 8 months ago

    A canny dog would be in seventh heaven around here ... 😉

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  28. JK - Cønt â­
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    • 14 Years
    13 years, 8 months ago

    May be harsh to judge solely on this basis, but from the looks of last night and tonight Chelsea could easily turn City over on Tuesday/Wednesday (can't remember which day the game is)

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
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      • 16 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      *unwise

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      1. JK - Cønt â­
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        • 14 Years
        13 years, 8 months ago

        I did say it was harsh.

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        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
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          • 16 Years
          13 years, 8 months ago

          😀 *unwise ... 😉

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  29. denial
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    • 16 Years
    13 years, 8 months ago

    So, Silva out for

    a) Young
    b) Nani
    c) Valencia
    d) Gerrard

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
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      • 16 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      I have Young.

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    2. Chris_White
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      I'm waiting a couple of weeks and assessing United's winger situation

      Gerrard is tempting, but I'm afraid that was a one-time thing the other night... Though, it could boost him for an explosive run-in

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    3. lazybones18
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      nani

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    4. McDog
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      C - Not thinking about Wacott? I am even though I feel dirty.

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      1. McDog
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 8 months ago

        Walcott*

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    5. Wuffs
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      I'm keeping him for another week.
      Chelsea at home might just be the game to get his creative juices flowing again.

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  30. Spike âš½ï¸
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 8 months ago

    Man Cty supporters booing their team as they go off for half time !!

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    1. JK - Cønt â­
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      • 14 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      it's the loudest they've been all night

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      1. The Bandit
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 8 months ago

        😆

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