[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. Fpl Old Guard
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    is Kalou or mata a better option for this gameweek

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    1. Captain Shirokov
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      Mata.

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  2. HappyAnkit
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    Which combo to buy (on WC)
    A. Friedel, Simpson/Williamson
    B. Krul, Walker

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    1. Acquafresca
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      Cech, Williamson

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      1. HappyAnkit
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        No Tot?

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        1. Acquafresca
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          Dont see a CS tbh. Blackburn usually score and bolton will be scrappy.

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  3. Giggsy11
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    Don't you think Cisse getting a day more than Jelavic makes him a better choice for the C this gw?

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  4. mouldy_uk
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    Two Questions

    - Pinnear or VDV (I have Bale)
    - Sell Rooney or RVP (to bring in Jelly)

    Thanks!

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    1. Captain Shirokov
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      Pienaar and neither

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  5. Pigvig
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    Friend of mine is playing her wildcard this week. She asked me what team I'd pick if I was playing it. This is what I came up with. What do you reckon?

    Cech

    Kyle Walker, Huth, Terry

    Ben Arfa, Dempsey, Bale, Pienaar, Siggurdson

    Cisse, Jelavic,

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    1. Dabooka
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      That is 8 out of my 11, so I think it's a good start! 😀

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    2. J0E
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      13 years, 11 months ago

      Prefer everton coverage in defence over walker... But other than that .. It's amazing.

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      1. Acquafresca
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        Jonty, have you figured out the captaincy situation for this week?

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    3. roooooooooneyyyy
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      who's ur captain??

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      1. Captain Shirokov
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        That isn't his team 🙄

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  6. Smudger’s Dirty Dozen
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    Team for the GW is,
    Vorm (sorenson)
    Simpson, Hibbert, McAuley (kompany, Evans)
    empsey, bale, siggy, Sess (valencia)
    Cisse, Roon, jelly

    Worth a -4pt hit to bring Begovic/Howard in?

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  7. Clintymints
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    13 years, 11 months ago

    val or pienaar for the remainder!?

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  8. seanie3
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    please help chasing the leader in our mini league by 20 points

    krul (vorm)
    verm, caulker, santon (turner, evans)
    dempsey, siggy, walcott, mclean (valencia)
    jelavic, rooney, cisse

    which of the following should I do
    a) walcott & mclean -> bale & pienaar
    b) walcott & mclean -> vdv & pienaar
    c) krul & walcott -> howard & hba
    d) santon & walcott -> terry & hba

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  9. HappyAnkit
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    RVP>Jelavic & Pienaar>VDV ??

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    1. HappyAnkit
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      RVP & Pienaar
      Or
      Jelavic & VDV??

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      1. Acquafresca
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        2 OR B 😉

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        1. HappyAnkit
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          Thanks Again Aqua. 🙂

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          1. Acquafresca
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            No prob mate 🙂

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    2. Pomp and Circumstance
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      RVP is approaching 30 league goals

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      1. HappyAnkit
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        Then What?
        🙄

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        1. Pomp and Circumstance
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          I think he will want to reach 30, a nice milestone

          currently on 27, with Stoke (a), Norwich (h), West Brom (a) on the schedule

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          1. Mr Smith
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            Forget 30, its all about the golden boot.....VP will still want to reach 40 goals with 3 games left, thats how he plays.

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  10. Pomp and Circumstance
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    play Aguero or Sessegnon?
    MF / FW 8 to choose from:
    Sigurdsson, Sessegnon, Bale, VDV, M. Petrov
    RVP, Aguero, P. Cisse

    double down on Newcastle defence (Krul and Simpson), or play Krul and Caulker?

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    1. HappyAnkit
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      Aguero

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    2. UnderstandablyDistraught
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      Aguero and Simpson

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  11. Andy1
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    Is rose or Kaboul or galas the best choice this week?

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  12. Pinoche
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    Something seems wrong in benching RVP ..

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    1. Acquafresca
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      Nah, join the club. Britannia is always tough, especially with service lacking.

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    2. HVT
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      I've kept him and I'm waiting for a brace and baps arsenal 2-1

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    3. Mr Smith
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      It'll come back to bite you, believe me.

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  13. JamieG
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    Caulker > Walker or Hibbert?

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    1. meerlight
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      I'm sticking with caulker. he's got a good shout to outscore walker and hibbert

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  14. Fpl Old Guard
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    will Gerrard play both games?

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    1. HappyAnkit
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      Looks Unlikely

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    2. HVT
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      No, he was on Rte last night(Irish tv) tbf came across v well in interview, seems to be a nice lad.

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  15. Kevin McCallister
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    Play Kelly or Moses?

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  16. bds
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    Last minute decision. Need help!

    Valencia -> Pienaar

    or

    Rooney -> Jelavic

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    1. rafadob
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      For me if you (c) Jelavic for the double he will outscore Rooney. Are you taking a hit?

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      1. bds
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        Taking a hit yes. I am afraid Jelavic will outscore Pienaar, but I'd rather have Rooney for the rest of the season than Valencia.

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    2. Spider
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      i did rooney to jelly and next week cisse to rooney

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      1. sumatera
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        that looks a decent plan!

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  17. rafadob
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    Team for the DGW

    Vorm

    Verm Zabaleta Jevans

    Pienaar Siggy Bale Dempsey

    Tevez Cisse Jelavic (c)

    Any last minute changes? Already -8 and trailing by 13 points (Rival has Cabaye, Wellbeck, Gerrard, Lampard, Odemwingie - expect he'll take out Walcott > Bale

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  18. shegull
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    Play Sess or Valencia?

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    1. HVT
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      Toni for me

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  19. Goonther
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    same deadline hour this week?

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    1. HappyAnkit
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      Yes.

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    2. TorresMagic™
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      13 years, 11 months ago

      What time was it last week?

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  20. Clintymints
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    Ok here's my final 2 wc teams

    A - http://www.uploadscreenshot.com/image/943717/7484216

    B - http://www.uploadscreenshot.com/image/943735/2745095

    keep in mind ive to field 11 today and want a nice run in for the final games!

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  21. Alonso The Great Midfielder
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    13 years, 11 months ago

    play turner or vermalean?

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      Verm for me.

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  22. Acquafresca
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    Ok so its down to 2 for the armband:

    A) Cisse

    OR

    B) Jelavic

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    1. HappyAnkit
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      13 years, 11 months ago

      A- According to better form
      B-According to fixture

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  23. Andy1
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    Is ivanovic banned for both dgw games?.

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    1. UnderstandablyDistraught
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      no

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    2. HappyAnkit
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      Only the 1st one.

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  24. United13
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    Last week I took a punt with captaining Petrov and it helped to close on my mini league leader, this week it's a punt on Ade. Anyone with me? Guessing it's like last week ie a no?

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  25. Holy See
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    Captain Shearer or Yeboah?

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    1. Acquafresca
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      Shearer.

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      1. Holy See
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        Cheers. Was leaning that way.

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  26. Dale Cooper
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    Is it really worth it to sell RVP and bring Jelavic in? Everton have nothing to play for, while Arsenal still have to perform if they want to CL next season.

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  27. Paul
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    13 years, 11 months ago

    which midfield 5 is better????

    A) bale vdv dempsey pienaar HBA

    or

    B) bale vdv demps siggy pienaar

    or

    C) bale vdv demps siggy HBA

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    1. sumatera
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      B

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

      Better for what? This week?

      Easier to write, a + b, a + c, b + c

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      1. Paul
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        better for this week yeah....???

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        1. TorresMagic™
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          I think C scores the least. Your call on HBA vs Siggy.

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  28. sumatera
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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    wow this is a crazy week for choices. Having made 3 transfers for an 8 point hit, I still have other major decisions. Any help would be greatly appreciated from the Scout crew!

    Who to play?

    Valencia or Mclean?

    Evans or Kompany or Clichy?

    who to Captain?

    jelly, cisse or vdv?

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    1. Paul
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      valencia
      kompany
      and i think and hope jelly...

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    2. Captain Shirokov
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      Just wondering, how many players do you have playing today?

      I've 10.

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      1. Captain Shirokov
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        RF.

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        1. sumatera
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          still confused, what's RF?

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      2. sumatera
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        ? Do you mean DGW players James?

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    3. Acquafresca
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      valencia
      komp
      jelly

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      1. roooooooooneyyyy
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        so u went with jelly? haha

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    4. roooooooooneyyyy
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      mcclean
      kompany
      i have the same dilemma but with bale (if i add vdv in my team)

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  29. roooooooooneyyyy
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    begovic (bogdan)

    terry walker hibbert (evans, kilgalon)

    bale pienaar HBA dempsey siggy

    jelly cisse (rvp)

    is this team ok or should i bring in VDV or either pienaar or HBA????

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    1. sumatera
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      mate you look good there for DGW players

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      1. roooooooooneyyyy
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        i dont fancy hba doing much so i was thinking vdv instead him or pienaar what do u think

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        1. sumatera
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          +1 VDV instead of HBA looks good

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          1. roooooooooneyyyy
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            cheers

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  30. HappyAnkit
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    Jelavic with 10958 NTI today.
    😯 😯

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      13 years, 11 months ago

      How many comments are you up to today?

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