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6 April 2012 1062 comments
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Easter provides us with a double haul of Premier League action over the next six days. With barely enough time to enjoy the weekend feast, Fantasy managers will be casting aside their bad eggs before the second helping of fixtures begin on Monday. In lieu of the usual Flutter this week, Paddy have obliged us with a double set of odds to tuck in to, so, in kind, we’re upping the ante…

Newcastle fans have had plenty to cheer this season, not least the form of Demba Ba, who eased the pain of losing Andy Carroll by notching goals against all opposition as Alan Pardew’s side chase an unlikely European spot. Right now, however, Ba has taken a step back and allowed compatriot Papiss Cisse to come to the fore. Cisse has racked up seven goals in as many games, without completing a full 90 minutes, and will be looking to add another to the tally at Swansea in this afternoon’s Easter opener. Paddy included the Newcastle man in their goalscoring treble with Cisse, Van Persie and Rooney at 7/1 to all score over their first set of Easter fixtures. With 54 goals between them, we’ll gladly open our account with a fiver on this one.

After the tragic heart condition that struck Fabrice Muamba at White Hart Lane in March, Bolton’s form has gone from strength to strength, belying doubts that they could struggle following the abandoned quarter final. Martin Petrov has played a significant role in this recent success, both as provider and goalscorer. Paddy are offering a lofty 14/1 for Petrov to score and Bolton to keep a clean sheet at home to Fulham in their first Easter fixture. Although Bolton have won their last three, they have also been conceding, so £1 is risk enough for us here.

Antonio Valencia has been on fire of late, and although pundits questioned the intent for his deadlock breaker against Blackburn on Monday night, nobody could deny he produced another electric performance. Paddy are playing odds on Valencia close to their chest after his productive spell, offering 100/30 on a Valencia assist and clean sheet for United against QPR. A lot of risk for little reward, but with £14 in the kitty to spend over this weekend, a cheeky £1.50 still leaves us with plenty to play with.

Check back on Monday morning to see how we got on and for more odds on Leighton Baines, Gareth Bale and man of the moment Papiss Cisse.

Money Back Specials

Talking of Cisse, Paddy have lined up the in-form striker to be the subject of their first Money Back Special for the opening Easter fixture. If Papiss Cisse scores the last goal in the clash with Swansea, Paddy Power will refund all losing first/last goalscorer, correct score and scorecast singles on the match up to a value of £100. They’ve got a similar deal on Peter Crouch in the Stoke vs Wolves clash.

In Sunday’s games, Paddy are offering refund options if there are five or more goals in the Man United vs QPR clash. Paddy will again refund all losing first/last goalscorer, correct score and scorecast singles on the match up to a value of £100. You can get the same deal should there be five goals in the Arsenal vs City clash at the Emirates.

Register and Bet £10 And Get £20 Free

If you’re new to this betting lark and new to Paddy Power then you can take up any of these odds and offers and get yourself a bonus. You can sign up via this site and get a free £20 when you register an account and bet a tenner.

Finally of course, we should state that all these offers are only available to those aged 18 and over and are subject to Paddy Power’s terms and conditions. Also, if you’re going to bet, always gamble responsibly.

  1. archie70
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 3 days ago

    BA or McLean?

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    1. Pinoche
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 3 days ago

      McClean .

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      1. archie70
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 3 days ago

        McLean or BAE? Thx

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        1. Christina.
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 3 days ago

          Make up your mind. Ba or BaE?

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          1. archie70
            • 16 Years
            14 years, 3 days ago

            Going BA but not sure on McLean over BAE

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    2. Christina.
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 3 days ago

      I had Mclean all week. Switched to Ba this morning.

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      1. archie70
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 3 days ago

        Why?

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        1. Christina.
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 3 days ago

          Ba on peno's(he has to score sooner or later?)
          Swans have conceded more at home recently(eg 0-2 vs Eve)
          Newcastle have a tendency to score in most games
          I live in hope

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          1. archie70
            • 16 Years
            14 years, 3 days ago

            Ok thanks

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    3. rickatatastan
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 3 days ago

      No.

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  2. Dickie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 3 days ago

    Play Bendtner or Mclean?

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    1. DJ2
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 3 days ago

      bendtner

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  3. True_Blue
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 3 days ago

    Suarez(c) over RVP and Rooney ... Villa defense is as pathetic as it can be

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    1. DJ2
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 3 days ago

      rooney

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    2. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 3 days ago

      pathetic player v pathetic team. who will come out on top?

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      1. Kanus hat trick
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 3 days ago

        Good player, poor finisher

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    3. Podge
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 3 days ago

      Suarez is as pathetic as it can be

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      1. Captain Shirokov
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 3 days ago

        +1

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  4. DJ2
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 3 days ago

    graham or ade for next 3 gw... ade plays just 2

    cheers

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    1. Podge
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 3 days ago

      You're gonna want Ade against Norwich next week

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  5. Pat Bonner
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 3 days ago

    Ba to Odem or save the transfer? I know Ba has done nothing recently but I keep seeing Bolton (H) next so tempted to give him another 2 games!!

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    1. Christina.
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 3 days ago

      Save. That's what I'm doing. I'd rather get Cisse in for Ba next week.

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      1. Carrzinho
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 3 days ago

        This^

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    2. sotothemightygreek
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 3 days ago

      Dump Ba. He's playing on the wing at the moment and that Bolton fixture will be awkward as Bolton are in good form and have a lot to play for. There are better options out there than Ba.

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    3. lightspeed
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 3 days ago

      Save transfer if you have decent replacement for this GW

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      1. Pat Bonner
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 3 days ago

        I'll be playing Ba this week if I save the transfer.

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        1. lightspeed
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 3 days ago

          Still think save it.

          Those 2 FT could be worth their weight in gold.

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  6. meclive
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 3 days ago

    Bench Silva or not.... hmm...

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    1. Christina.
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 3 days ago

      Not. SELL!

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      1. meclive
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 3 days ago

        already made my transfer this week...

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    2. super zlatan
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 3 days ago

      Get rid is my advice.

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  7. Manani
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 3 days ago

    is money mike a new guy?
    haven't seen that before.

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    1. Captain Shirokov
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 3 days ago

      No, he has always done the Paddy Power articles.

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  8. Captain Shirokov
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 3 days ago

    It's doesn't feel right, having a mid-day deadline.

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    1. Mind över Mata
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 3 days ago

      agreed

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    2. Podge
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 3 days ago

      Yeh but it's an odd day, doesnt feel like a friday or a saturday

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  9. Mind över Mata
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 3 days ago

    Bench one of Demps, Siggy, Bale, Walcott or Papiss.

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    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 3 days ago

      walcott or dempsey

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      1. Mind över Mata
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 3 days ago

        On Dempsey at present - but playing Verm and RVP. Perhaps Wally is the answer.

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      2. Killitzer
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 3 days ago

        Bolton have not beaten fulham in years but cannot ignore fulham away form so it has to be Dempsey.

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    2. kawaiii
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 3 days ago

      Walcott, but it feels odd over Demps

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    3. Captain Shirokov
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 3 days ago

      Theo

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    4. teddy.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 3 days ago

      Dempsey.

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      1. Podge
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 3 days ago

        +1

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    5. Senile Delinquent
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 3 days ago

      on form Demps does bad away and Siggy is not so good at home!

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  10. Killitzer
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 3 days ago

    Should I bring in Rooney and Ben Arfa/Maclean for Hernandez and dempsey? Cannot afford sess.

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  11. Kanus hat trick
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 3 days ago

    Silva's price is getting so low i'm tempted to buy him soon

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    1. COMH
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 3 days ago

      Carrying an ankle injury and off form. I wouldn't want him for Yaya's price tag.

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      1. Kanus hat trick
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 3 days ago

        If he were to find form again he'd be a bargain but it does seem unlikely as he looks jaded

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    2. Kagawa-san-mia
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 3 days ago

      im waitin to get back for norwich

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    3. Captain Shirokov
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 3 days ago

      What's it at now?

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      1. Kanus hat trick
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 3 days ago

        9.6 i think

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    4. Jafooli
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 3 days ago

      And then have a quick look at his last ten returns........that'll stop you....

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    5. little_wizard123
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 3 days ago

      I've crazily felt the same.

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  12. teddy.
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 3 days ago

    Bogdan
    Baines Evans Cahill Skrtel
    Walcott Bale Sigurdsson Miyaichi
    Rooney RVP

    Howard Andrews Bendtner Simpson

    Right?

    Or play Andrews or Bendtner. Instead of Skrtel?

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    1. Kanus hat trick
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 3 days ago

      Play Bendy over Gahill or Turtle

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    2. Podge
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 3 days ago

      I think Bendy over Ryo, Skrtel has a big chance of a cleanie this week

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      1. teddy.
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 3 days ago

        Yeah, Bolton-Fulham is no foregone conclusion...

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    3. COMH
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 3 days ago

      Back 4 is a waste when you have Bendtner. Bench Skrtel or Cahill

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  13. Captain Shirokov
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 3 days ago

    Bendtner over Skrtel

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    1. Captain Shirokov
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 3 days ago

      RF for Teddy

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    2. COMH
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 3 days ago

      Hell yeah!

      90 minutes is a long time to keep a CS when you're not playing well.

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  14. andres
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 3 days ago

    Will we know the swa new line up before fpl closes?

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    1. Kagawa-san-mia
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 3 days ago

      yup

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    2. Podge
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 3 days ago

      Yes but no guarantee it wont crash again

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      1. Hate that rotation
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 3 days ago

        Surely not many are banking on the swan vs new line up? Last time was a joke as 5 matches were revealed at the same time before deadline.

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      2. Back to Back Ballacks
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 3 days ago

        what won't crash again?

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    3. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 3 days ago

      yup, should be out within the next 30 mins

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    4. Captain Shirokov
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 3 days ago

      Yes

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  15. Bouncebackability
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 3 days ago

    I'd have a dilemma today if Sinclair was benched. Really don't want to sell as those upcoming games would be great as a differential.

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

      I thought he was benched?

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      1. Bouncebackability
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 3 days ago

        I've heard those rumours too but I don't know how anyone could know that.

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

          Yeah, I'd find it odd that anyone would know it but a lot of people were saying it earlier, him and Graham apparently. Teams should be out in twenty minutes or so, it'll be grand 🙂

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  16. Alonso The Great Midfielder
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 3 days ago

    have decided to bench walcott and get my third striker for pog.....crouch.bentdner,cisse?who should i get?

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

      You're missing someone from that list 😉

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      1. Alonso The Great Midfielder
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 3 days ago

        who?

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

          Look around and you'll see 😉

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  17. Podge
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 3 days ago

    Who fancies Arsenal to do City this week ?

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    1. Hate that rotation
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 3 days ago

      I do. Should be high scoring game.

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      1. Podge
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 3 days ago

        Yeh both letting them in lately could be fun

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        1. Hate that rotation
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 3 days ago

          Vermealan up front, Hart going up for set pieces. Should be a cracker.

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    2. Jafooli
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 3 days ago

      Yes....

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    3. Djerbil
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 3 days ago

      do what???

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  18. Lrf
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 3 days ago

    Think Shotton might get game time? And even if he was nailed on to start, would you guys play him over Verm?

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  19. lazybones18
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 3 days ago

    who are people captaining .. rooney or valencia ?

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    1. RenNy
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 3 days ago

      Can`t decide..Rooney I think.

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

        rooney for me, just because Valencia may come off around 70mins to give nani a run out

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    2. sotothemightygreek
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 3 days ago

      Rooney. He's scored 7 of United's last 8 at Old Trafford. I'm extremely tempted by Siggy though.

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      1. Senile Delinquent
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 3 days ago

        siggy's last 3 home games have been 2,3,2.

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    3. lightspeed
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 3 days ago

      Rooney if leading

      Valencia if chasing

      Objectively, Rooney edges it for me

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  20. sotothemightygreek
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 3 days ago

    I'm sure this a question quite a few people would like answer to.

    Mignolet or Schwarzer?

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    1. Kanus hat trick
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 3 days ago

      My dilemma is Ruddy or Schwarzer and i'm still not sure, it really is a 50/50 one i think

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      1. sotothemightygreek
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 3 days ago

        I think Everton will win that game so I'd probably go for Schwarzer in that case.

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        1. Kanus hat trick
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 3 days ago

          They are in good form but so are BOL, i just can't make up my mind!

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  21. HisHoliness
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 3 days ago

    I was going to captain Rooney but Paul Merson predicts a 3-1 win for Arsenal and, i quote, "one of the most open games you have ever seen" so now I'm leaning towards RVP as captain. It would be a good differential. Thoughts?

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    1. little_wizard123
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 3 days ago

      Or, Paul Merson is a complete idiot. He really is. Don't listen to him.

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      1. HisHoliness
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 3 days ago

        Fair enough, Rooney (c) it is then

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    2. Kanus hat trick
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 3 days ago

      You listen to Merson...

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    3. kraftwerker
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 3 days ago

      Merson is the last person who's opinion I'd consider when making a captaincy choice.

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      1. kraftwerker
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 3 days ago

        *whose.

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    4. Podge
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 3 days ago

      it takes a lot of bottle to say that 😉

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  22. Drogba "Unstoppable, U…
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 3 days ago

    Who are more likely to keep CS

    BAE (Away) vs Sunderland

    Simps (Away) vs Swansea

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    1. HisHoliness
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 3 days ago

      With Tiote back, I'd say Simps

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    2. Podge
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 3 days ago

      Simpson

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  23. el flacooo
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 3 days ago

    please need help, who to bench between yak siggy and dempsey?

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    1. bmb100
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 3 days ago

      Don't bench Siggy.

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    2. Podge
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 3 days ago

      Not Siggy, of the other two Yak is prone to get an away goal or two unlike Demps

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  24. Mind över Mata
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 3 days ago

    Have a feeling captain america will get returns this week playing up front. Playing him over Wally.

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  25. archie70
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 3 days ago

    Bae or McLean to bench?

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  26. bmb100
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 3 days ago

    McClean or Demps?

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    1. Mind över Mata
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 3 days ago

      Demps

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    2. shifty_pow3rs
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 3 days ago

      Demps

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  27. COMH
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 3 days ago

    Becchio is a dirty b@stard. How Leeds are still playing with 10 is beyond me.

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  28. kraftwerker
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 3 days ago

    Krul or Mignolet gents?

    Krul's in at the moment, though I can't see either keeping a cleanie.

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    1. The_Druid
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 3 days ago

      Have the same dilemma. Maybe better to go with the home team?

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    2. COMH
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 3 days ago

      Neither is a stand out selection. Comes down to save bonus and I can see Mignolet getting more of them.

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    3. Podge
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 3 days ago

      I give Newcastle a wee chance of a cleanie

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    4. _Ninja_
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 3 days ago

      Agreed, same keepers and i'm playing Krul. Graham and Sinclair on the bench today

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      1. The_Druid
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 3 days ago

        Siggy can bag 2 on his own.

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        1. _Ninja_
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 3 days ago

          Would love that as i have him but also have Bale Vs Mig

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    5. lightspeed
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 3 days ago

      if you cant see either keeping a CS, I would always favour the home GK

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  29. Only1KunAgüero
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 3 days ago

    Captain choice?

    A) Cisse

    or

    B) Siggy

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    1. Podge
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 3 days ago

      really ?

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    2. little_wizard123
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 3 days ago

      Do you just want to be top this week or something when it updates tonight?

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      1. Only1KunAgüero
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 3 days ago

        No, I just want to choose someone else than RVP this week, since my rivals have him captained every week. These are my options.

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  30. Kanus hat trick
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 3 days ago

    Last season at Emirates was 0-0. City sat back and Arsenal completely and utterly battered them hitting the woodwork twice. Different game on Sun as City have to win, this should suit Arsenal

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    1. Bolivian Seaman
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 3 days ago

      nice name, one of my favourite hattricks as well

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      1. Kanus hat trick
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 3 days ago

        There can't have been many last 15 minute hat-tricks to come from 2-0 down to win 3-2. Awesome from the Nigerian!
        http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4VNPVAUOai4

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