[sbu_large_image] Spot the Differential
28 April 2012 1374 comments
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With eight teams handed a pair of fixtures apiece, this upcoming Gameweek offers Fantasy managers a chance of plenty differentials to consider. We’ve opted to draft in a couple of in-form midfielders as Newcastle and Everton come into consideration, while we’re going out on a limb by lining up one of Arsenal’s young guns, in light of Theo Walcott’s recent hamstring injury…

Yohan Cabaye

With Papiss Cisse and Hatem Ben Arfa dominating the headlines in recent weeks, Yohan Cabaye had gone largely unnoticed until his 17 point haul last weekend thrust him firmly into the limelight. As the third most transferred in player this week, it seems the secret is out – Cabaye is hot property right now, and with a tasty looking double Gameweek, his investors will be licking their lips at the prospect of another massive score. His current price of 6.0 and low 4.5% ownership only adds to his appeal and The Frenchman looks an outstanding differential for this Gameweek.

Trips to in-form Wigan and Chelsea may not look the easiest fixtures on paper but, in their current form, you’d have to back the Magpies to pick up a couple of goals at least, and Cabaye could well profit once again. It’s worth mentioning that he was substituted after taking a slight knock last weekend but, according to manager Alan Pardew, he is expected to be fully fit for the visit to the DW stadium this Saturday.

Marouane Fellaini

Handed a more advanced central midfield role in last week’s 4-4 draw at Old Trafford, the Belgian produced a 10 point Fantasy Premier League (FPL) haul, after grabbing a goal and assist to dent United’s title bid. Post-match, Fellaini admitted he’s more than happy pushing forward in support of lone frontman Nikica Jelavic and looks set to continue in the position for Everton’s double Gameweek.

While Fellaini has been snapped up by more than 10,000 Fantasy managers ahead of the Toffees’ fixtures against Fulham and Stoke, he’s still owned by a mere 1.5% and, priced at 6.1, offers a real alternative to the likes of 7.1 priced Steven Pienaar in the Toffees midfield. With a trip to Wolves to follow before a home clash with Newcastle, David Moyes’ men are afforded further chance to extend their unbeaten four-match run and finish the season with a flourish.

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain

Gervinho’s trip to the African Cup of Nations gave us time to run the rule over the summer buy from Southampton back in January. Oxlade-Chamberlain was handed four back-to-back starts from Gameweek 22-25 on the left for the Gunners and made an immediate impact – returning two goals and an assist, he averaged over 6 points per game before finding himself back on the subs bench, with Arsene Wenger wary of burn-out, citing Jack Wilshere as a recent example.

With Yossi Benayoun unavailable against parent club Chelsea last weekend, the youngster was afforded a place on Arsenal’s left once again in the 0-0 Emirates stalemate. Having started the previous three, Benayoun is favourite to return to the first XI but, with Theo Walcott ruled out of the Gunners’ final three fixtures, Oxlade-Chamberlain looks set to move to the opposite wing for this week’s trip to Stoke.

The winger has plummeted to a season-low of just 4.9, with a mere 2.3% ownership, and, with Arsenal hosting Norwich before seeing out the season with a trip to West Brom, Oxlade-Chamberlain’s contribution could well prove to be crucial as Arsene Wenger’s side continue their pursuit of a Champions League place.

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  1. Sparky6670
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    13 years, 11 months ago

    Mata or Ramires?

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

      Mata

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    2. Twisted Saltergater
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      13 years, 11 months ago

      Ramires could be rested for his efforts against Barca. He's essential to Chelsea winning either cup, so more likely to be rested in the league.

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  2. OneTwo
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    13 years, 11 months ago

    Bale or VdV for Captain?

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    1. Fabreghastly
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      13 years, 11 months ago

      Vdv

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    2. Epic Fail
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      13 years, 11 months ago

      VDV for me.

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    3. OneTwo
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      13 years, 11 months ago

      Thanks fellas- exactly what I needed to hear.

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    4. Spike ⚽️
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      VDV

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

        Bale imo, more game time

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    5. Meanish Mouse Mafia
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      13 years, 11 months ago

      vdv

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    6. smythy
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      VDV

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    7. Sheep Flavour
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      Neither

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  3. Top Heavy
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Best defender for this week? Money no problem.

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    1. Drogba "Unstoppable, U…
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      Terry

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

      Terry possibly-

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    3. Twisted Saltergater
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      • 16 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      Tricky with Baines out injured. I like a defender with goal threat so have gone Huth.

      I'm biased against Terry, however.

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

        As per my text message. Terry!

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  4. Pinoche
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    13 years, 11 months ago

    How many white jersey's in your team ?
    7 for me ..

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    1. Epic Fail
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      13 years, 11 months ago

      6, soon to be 7.

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    2. Spike ⚽️
      • 14 Years
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      5 - so far !!

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      1. happy
        • 15 Years
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        12 ?

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    3. Fabreghastly
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      3 + Caulker on the bench

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  5. OneTwo
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    or hibbert

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  6. Meanish Mouse Mafia
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    13 years, 11 months ago

    Should I start Tevez or Sessengon? Evans and Rangel the other two on the bench....

    Appreciate the advise...

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    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
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      13 years, 11 months ago

      play rangel and sess

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      1. Meanish Mouse Mafia
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 11 months ago

        Can play only one....Currently have Sess starting ahead of Tevez....partly cz im a united fan

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    2. TorresMagic™
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      • 16 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      Tevez

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    3. V-2 Schneiderlin
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      play Tevez imo - City is a must-win game and he's on form & Utd just leaked 4 goals

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  7. Smudger’s Dirty Dozen
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Which GK until end of season?
    A-Krul
    B-Freidal
    C-Howard?

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    1. Spike ⚽️
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      Howard or Freidal in that order

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

      Howard

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  8. Sparky6670
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Is the logic behind Torres that people think he is nailed on for both games? Drog rested after Barca and then saved ahead of fa cup final?

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

      Spot on.

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    2. the Penman
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      That's the theory. Doesn't mean he'll score points or goals though.

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  9. palalmas
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    RvP-->Jela for my last FT?

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    1. V-2 Schneiderlin
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      for me this is one of the weeks toughest decisions. I did the transfer and captained Jelly but I regret it a bit now - Arsenal really need the win & RvP creating good chances - tough call

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

      No...but im a Gunners supporter who thinks RVP is going to get a bace this afternoon.
      -Overdue (no goals from the run of play in 7 matches)
      -Wants the golden boot
      -Arsenal must win

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

    done aguero to jelavic and walcott to bale

    should I do rvp to adebayor?

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    1. Meanish Mouse Mafia
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      No, adebayor was injured plus the bust up.....not worth a hit if your not sure of 180mins

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  11. A.T
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    13 years, 11 months ago

    Adebeyor 4 Rvp for a hit?

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    1. Sheep Flavour
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      Before a DGW?

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      1. Twisted Saltergater
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 11 months ago

        He means bring in Ade, obviously. I wouldn't but could pay off. You'd have thought Tottenham would score against both Bolton and Blackburn, just depends on whether it's Ade.

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  12. Pinoche
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Who will score more :

    a) Evans +4points

    b) Walker

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    1. Spike ⚽️
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      Walker imo

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      1. happy
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        Walker

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  13. Goonther
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    sorry for repost...no answers last time.

    1) RVP or Bale

    2) (C) Jelly or VDV

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    1. Davido989
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      13 years, 11 months ago

      1) Bale
      2) Jelly

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    2. OneTwo
      • 15 Years
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      1-RVP
      2-VdV

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

      im leaning towards
      1) RVP
      2) VDV

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  14. floydy_floyd
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    13 years, 11 months ago

    Is hart to cech/friedel worth it for the rest of the season?? 4 point hit.

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    1. Epic Fail
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      Not for the rest of the season, no. I wouldn't be surprised if Man City go the last few games without conceding.

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      1. Spike ⚽️
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        ^this

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  15. TheSteady ¤ Wines th…
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    Okay the TIME has come!
    Give me your score predictions!

    2 Everton
    1 Fulham

    1 Wigan
    2 Newcastle

    1 Stoke
    2 Arsenal

    0 Sunderland
    1 Bolton

    3 Swansea City
    0 Wolverhampton

    2 West Bromwich
    0 Aston Villa

    1 Norwich City
    1 Liverpool

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    1. Davido989
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      13 years, 11 months ago

      Where's the City vs Utd prediction?

      2-1 Everton
      1-2 Newcastle
      1-1
      1-1
      3-2 Swansea
      2-0 West Brom
      99-0 Norwich
      3-1 City

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    2. TheSteady ¤ Wines th…
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      13 years, 11 months ago

      This is for todays matches

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

      newcastle will draw
      villa to win
      sunderland 2-0

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  16. Karlos09
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Mata or Bale? It will cost 4 points
    I currently have Mata. ( will he play both)

    WIll Betrand start or will it be Ferr for both>

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  17. Drogba "Unstoppable, U…
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Who would u bench

    Siggy, Fellaini, Dempsey, Barfa, VDV

    (I can also get rid of any of those)

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

      Play em all?

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  18. mouldy_uk
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Could Rooney play his deeper role away to Man City?

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

      Yup, I reckon he will be playing as a 5th mid as long as City don't lead

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

      yeah, as i mentioned earlier, united will try to flood midfield.
      so it will either be rooney on his own up front and giggs in midfield or dropping deeper and wellbeck up front on his own.

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

    Jelly fish in for Aguero or Rooney? Cheers lads 🙂 Can get either in next week again

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    1. Spike ⚽️
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      13 years, 11 months ago

      Rooney if you intend to play Aguero

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  20. Jax
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    13 years, 11 months ago

    anyone think i should get rid of kelly? injury doubt and 2 tough away games and bound to concede in both.

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

      if you have no other dgw defenders keep and play for me

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  21. ozza33
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Player to captain?

    A - Cisse
    B - Jelavic
    C - Dempsey
    D - Ben Arfa

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    1. happy
      • 15 Years
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      A

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    2. Hybrid.power
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      Cisse. He could get a hat trick just at Wigan.

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  22. Im Not Marshal Foch
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Dunno whether to take Tevez out for Jelavic for a hit or Sigurdson out for Cabaye for a hit. Any advice?

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    1. Hybrid.power
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      Neither. I've got Tevez and Siggy too and I'm sure they'll both score.

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

      100% no to Sig!

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

      Don't take siggy out anyway....the other transfer depends if you're chasing or on top...

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

        Keep Siggy

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      2. Im Not Marshal Foch
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 11 months ago

        Chasing - alternative is bring in Torres as a punt..but neither above have Tevez

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    4. V-2 Schneiderlin
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      I think Tevez will score

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  23. EL TANO
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    top o my league by 45
    my rival has taken 8 point hit and other rival (60pts behind) 4 point hit
    I've taken 8 pointer to arrive at
    krul
    caulker terry verm
    bale(c) vdv siggy demps
    rvp cisse(vc) jelly
    (vorm Valencia Mcauley Jevans)

    I'm tempted to do rvp to ade for 12 pointer, giving my rivals a 4 and 8 point start

    Do it?
    gonna choose between forwards next week for rvp or rooney back

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

      I wouldn't.

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

      Don't do it.

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

      You're in the top 6k why throw points away.

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  24. director
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Play Bogdan or Sczcseny...........Play Williamson or Caulker. I am behind by 30 in my mini league....

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

    Who would you play out of Caulker (WOL) and Valencia (mcy), and why? I have Rooney and Siggy if that makes a difference. Ta

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    1. Spike ⚽️
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      Caulker with home fixture. Think Valencia will be too occupied defending !!

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

        Food for thought but I can see him being dangerous on break with how direct he is. Can also see United scoring

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  26. Hybrid.power
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    I dreamt that Tevez scored a hat trick and I ended up with 110 points. Scumbag brain.

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

      as long as its in a 3-3 or 3-4 i hope you get your wish!

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  27. MARVELLUS
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    13 years, 11 months ago

    Here we go:

    Schwarzer (Migs)
    Verm Caulker Enrique (Turner, Evans)
    Bale Siggy Petrov Dempsey (Valencia)
    RVP Rooney Cisse(c)

    Not a fan of hits, but is there one that is worth it. Can't bring myself to take out Rooney/RVP, can't afford it either.
    Only poss option is Valencia OUT and bench one, or should I stick?

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  28. gunner1994
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Bale or VDV captain?

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    1. happy
      • 15 Years
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      Bale if you must

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

      I'd say Bale, will VDV start both?

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

      Ive gone VdV

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  29. Epic Fail
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 11 months ago

    What's the deal with Mr Myagi? How much game time do you reckon he's likely to get?

    I'm just considering taking a hit to remove him.

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    1. Hybrid.power
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      I did a swap for Petrov.

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      1. Epic Fail
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 11 months ago

        Not a bad option, although I'm not entirely happy to take a hit to bring in a Bolton player.

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  30. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
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    13 years, 11 months ago

    is bale the best option to bring in mid for walcott? Already got jelavic and dnt want to double up everton attack

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    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 11 months ago

      VDV

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

      I brought in Bale, but I'm not chasing, and worried his high ownership could have killed me

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