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11 May 2012 2489 comments
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This is it, then. The final Gameweek of the 2011/12 season. The Scout Picks Selection Committee have knocked their heads together for one last time before our thoughts turn to Euro 2012 next month. We’ve carefully picked through the options in the Chelsea squad, backed City big time and even found room for our Victor, as Wigan take on relegated Wolves…

Ali Al-Habsi gets the nod between the posts ahead of Wigan’s home clash with Wolves. The Latics welcome the relegated midlanders to the DW with a strong home defensive record – Roberto Martinez’s side have returned three back-to-back clean sheets in front of their own fans, with Stoke, United and Newcastle all failing to score. The visitors, on the other hand, have failed to find the net in four of the last five Gameweeks, suggesting a clean sheet is on the cards for the Latics this upcoming Sunday.

We’ve opted for the security of Vincent Kompany as City go hunting for the title. While Gael Clichy has caught the eye with three assists in the last four and Pablo Zabaleta has impressed without quite returning the Fantasy points, Roberto Mancini’s penchant for full-back rotation has us thinking twice over their selection, with Aleksandar Kolarov and Micah Richards waiting in the wings. Kompany’s guaranteed starts win us over, then, and with four clean sheets in his last five and a 14 point haul in his previous home game, the City skipper has the edge.

John Terry’s suspension from the upcoming Champions League Final makes the Chelsea skipper a nailed-on candidate ahead of the visit of Blackburn. With David Luiz and Gary Cahill both ruled out of the Rovers clash, Roberto Di Matteo’s central defensive options are particularly threadbare right now. Steve Kean’s strugglers have scored just one goal in their last four on the road and, with Terry grabbing five goals from the back already this term, the potential of points at both ends of the pitch looks promising.

We’ve called up Kyle Walker as the final defender ahead of Fulham’s visit to the Lane. The Cottagers have scored just four goals in their last five road trips and this afternoon’s news of Clint Dempsey’s absence certainly enhances the right-back’s chances of a clean sheet on Sunday. Harry Redknapp’s side need a win to stand any chance of overhauling Arsenal in third, with Walker’s attacking thrust from the right flank likely to torment Martin Jol’s men throughout.

We’ll finish the season how we started by backing Victor Moses once again. With their top-flight safety now secure, Wigan have a pressure-free game against basement-dwellers Wolves to look forward to at the DW. Moses has produced attacking returns in three of his last four home fixtures, with the most recent being a two goal, 16 point FPL haul against Newcastle. With Wolves shipping 15 goals in six away matches under Terry Connor, Victor’s chances of an end of season flourish could hardly look more appealing.

With so much uncertainty surrounding the Chelsea lineup – Juan Mata, for example, has started just one of their last five league games – Ramires seems a solid pick for the visit of Blackburn. Like Terry, his suspension for the Bayern game suggests the 7.0 priced midfielder is a likely starter against Steve Kean’s beleaguered side and, with a goal and assist in the last three Gameweeks, he’s been in decent attacking form of late. His recent exploits have clearly caught the eye of Fantasy managers; so far, he’s the most transferred-in player from Roberto Di Matteo’s side, with nearly 8,000 snapping up his services.

Loan signing Gylfi Sigurdsson is afforded the chance to sign off in style as Liverpool roll up to the Liberty Stadium. The Icelandic international plays his final game of a hugely successful spell at Swansea and has impressed in front of his own fans of late – Sigurdsson has picked up 19 points over his last couple of home encounters and, up against a side with a single clean sheet in their last six on the road, looks poised to produce the goods yet again.

With a goal in each of his last three home starts, Rafael Van der Vaart is an obvious choice. The Dutchman has also picked up an assist and eight bonus points over those fixtures, averaging over 10 points per game – clearly, his form makes him a strong armband option as Spurs go hunting for a crucial victory in the London derby with Fulham. With just two clean sheets in their last ten Gameweeks, the Cottagers may be set for a difficult time this Sunday afternoon.

Robin Van Persie will be desperate to sour Roy Hodgson’s final match in charge of West Brom this weekend. A victory would ensure third place for Arsenal and clinch qualification for the Champions League; though the Gunners’ task looks far from straightforward , with the Baggies producing five clean sheets in their last six at the Hawthorns, if there’s one man who is more than capable of spoiling the party, it’s Van Persie.

It’s little wonder that Sergio Aguero is the runaway leader in the Captain Poll thus far. The Argentine has notched 15 of his 22 goals at the Etihad Stadium, with six lots of double figures also produced at home. Sunday’s game with QPR offers Aguero the perfect platform to fire his side to the title and, with QPR arriving with the worst away record in the league, the summer signing from Atletico Madrid has already been transferred in by over 30,000 Fantasy managers prior to Sunday’s deadline.

Fernando Torres vindicated our Scout Picks faith in Gameweek 36 with a hat-trick against QPR and we’re turning to the Spaniard once again to see out the season. With Didier Drogba continuing to be rested for cup competitions, Torres has played every minute of Chelsea’s last five Gameweeks – up against a Blackburn side with the worst record on the road for goals against, he could have a field day against the relegated Lancashire outfit.

Onto the subs, then, and it’s time for a punt. Ryan Bennett has played every minute of Norwich’s last seven matches and welcomes goal-shy Aston Villa to Carrow Road. The visitors have scored just two goals in their last six on the road and, priced at a mere 4.0, Bennett offers a cut-price route into a backline that looks a strong bet for a clean sheet as Paul Lambert’s side look to end the season in style.

Martin Petrov is next up, with a trip to Stoke vital to Bolton’s chances of survival. If City beat QPR, a win at the Britannia will clinch the Trotters’ survival and a look at the Bulgarian’s recent form highlights just how crucial he will be this Sunday. With two goals, three assists and seven bonus points in his last five, and with spot-kick duties also in the bag, Petrov’s performance against the Potters could well be the difference between Premier League and Championship football for Bolton next season.

The final place goes to Grant Holt. Paul Lambert’s switch to a 4-3-1-2 at Arsenal last week saw Holt grab his 14th of the season as the Canaries shared the spoils in a six-goal thriller. With only the top six scoring more often this term, there’s plenty potential amongst the Carrow Road squad and with Villa returning just two clean sheets in their last nine, Holt looks primed to add to his impressive goal haul once again this coming weekend.

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

    Woke up this morning and seeing Rooney and Valencia in my team makes me want to take a hit.

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

      Nothing wrong with those two mate. You'll be right

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

        Would really really like to take a punt on Adebayor and one Chelsea mid. If I could just know the Chelsea starting lineup.

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

          I just know the sunderland game will be 2-0 max, probably goals coming from chicha or Nani 😀

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          1. Ferris Bueller
            • 14 Years
            13 years, 8 months ago

            Have to disagree; Utd have nothing to lose against a Sunderland side already on the beach. Fergie will be going all out for goals and I can see Rooney and Tony V featuring heavily...

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

              Hmm, they did not even go all out against Swansea with was a way better chance for a high scoring game. I think he knows that City may draw and wont play any different than usual, just try to win. Dont remember United ever getting too many goals agaisnt Sunderland.

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

                Fair point that actually. I would consider selling one of them but I think both for a hit is a bit much. Don't get a Chelsea player though, its impossibly to know who will start

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

                  You guys are making sense. Hit is probably not a good idea. But its just the final day. If I did not have my H2H playoff finale id get Lukaku 😀

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        2. Pilko's Pump Pants
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 8 months ago

          Think it's safe to say that Ramires will start...

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

            Yeah, hes the smart pick.

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

              but dont know if smart for a hit will pay off 😀

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              1. Pilko's Pump Pants
                • 14 Years
                13 years, 8 months ago

                If was going to bring in Chelsea attacking players this week there's only him or Torres i would touch...

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

                  Many sites are pointing at Lukaku to start 😀

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

    Hmmm, given risk that Enrique wont start at all..

    Enrique > Bosingwa or Rafael??

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    1. ILOVEBAPS
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      Will he not? Where is this report coming from? Or is it just a hunch?

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  3. Messimerized- Join My FPL L…
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 8 months ago

    RMT-
    Schwarzer
    Agger, Clichy, Jagielka
    Bale, Siggy, Pienaar, Ramires
    RVP, Aguero(C), Tevez
    Vorm, HBA, Evans, Caulker.

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    1. Messimerized- Join My FPL L…
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      Haven't got Clichy yet.
      Should I go for a differential & get Zabaletta?
      He should start or will Richards get a nod?

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

      Play Vorm over Schwarzer imo.

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

        +1

        And your rank is crazy man, tell me what are you doing with Rooney and your 1 midfield spot this week? Ill copy it 😀

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

          he's doing rooney-> aguero

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

            tough to hear as a united fan 😀

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    3. Rasping Drive
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      Multo bene!

      I would go safe and get Komp if you can afford him.

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      1. Messimerized- Join My FPL L…
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 8 months ago

        Can't afford him. 🙁

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

    Dempsey->??? (up to 9.4m) with FT

    Options would include Nasri, Ramires, Moses

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    1. Messimerized- Join My FPL L…
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      Nasri

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

      VDV? or is he abit too much?

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

        Already have VdV.

        Vorm (Schwarzer)
        Terry Vermaelen Evans
        VdV Bale Dempsey Sigurdsson
        RvP(c) Rooney(v) Jelavic
        (McAuley Surman Simpson)

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

          Dempsey to Silva, pronto! Or even better, Dempsey to Moses and Jelavic to Aguero. Evans won't play either, btw.

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  5. TJ
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 8 months ago

    For the rest of the season - Aguero or Torres?

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

      For the rest of the season 😀 😀 😀
      Aguero

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    2. Messimerized- Join My FPL L…
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      Aguero.

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

      Aguero for this GW
      Torres for the rest of the season

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  6. zotter
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 8 months ago

    Worth taking a 4 point hit for:

    Verm / Evans >> Ivanovic / Clichy ??

    I also have Simpson, Enrique, Lescott in defence
    Rival i am chasing (18 points) has Verm

    Advice much appreciated please!?!?!??!?!

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

      Definitely not...evans to a big deferential would be a idea maybe. Rafael? Johnson?

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

        Which Johnson?

        Yeah was thinking about Rafael

        but worried Sir might be so effed off with him, he plays Fabio or Valencia RB instead??

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

          Glenith. Both would be punts, but I wouldn't drop Verm regardless

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

            only have £0.3 in bank im afraid!

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  7. Fernando Torres
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 8 months ago

    8 point hit

    Rooney > Torres
    Pienaar > VDV

    Any thoughts?
    I am winning my league by 100 points so just fancy getting a huge score

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

    Morning all,
    I fancy having a bit of fun this last gw so considering a 12 pt hit:
    Evans, bale, Dempsey, jelavic - walker, ramires, moses, aguero

    Would give
    Vorm /given?
    Boyce McAuley Walker
    Ramires Toure Siggy Valencia
    Rooney RvP Aguero

    What do you reckon?

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

      Taking a 12 and benching moses is certainly a fun strategy

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

        need it for the money. What do you reckon?

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

      I assume the only reason you are mentioning Bale is to gain some funds?

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

        yeah exactly

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    3. SPorting
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      you'd buy moses and bench him?

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

        It is just to get the funds for the other moves. Could you suggest anything else?

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        1. ILOVEBAPS
          • 13 Years
          13 years, 8 months ago

          Play Moses over Val for a start!

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  9. Ferris Bueller
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 8 months ago

    OK, I've hit the confirm button on Cisse+Demps > Aguero+Moses which gives me this lot below. How's it looking?

    Cech
    Clichy Verm Williamson
    Bale Moses Valencia Pienaar
    RVP(c) Aguero(vc) Rooney
    Subs: Sorenson HBA Evans Caulker

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

      I really like that ferris, nice team for final weeks.

      Interesting oh didn't go for aguero captain, any reason why?

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      1. Ferris Bueller
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 8 months ago

        Cheers, much appreciated. Just gut feeling that RVP will be on his game. I can quite see them both bagging a couple each but, so far this season, RVP's always delivered when I've backed him.

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

      decent. Although i would of just done Rooney-> Aguero tbh.

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      1. Ferris Bueller
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 8 months ago

        I considered it but again it's gut-feeling. I think Rooney will get one, whilst I can see Newcastle running out of steam against Everton and it being a tight nil-nil. Since I wanted Moses in anyway, left me with enough for Cisse>Aguero.

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  10. Evs
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    • 16 Years
    13 years, 8 months ago

    Hello there...

    The end is almost neigh, big decisions ahead.

    Defence in tatters, no city attacking coverage and only 16pts up in cash ML, oh dear. . .

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

      Rooney->Aguero and you should be fine.

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

      Is the "neigh" in reference to Black Caviar making it 21 in a row?

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

        Huh?

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

          'twas a joke - I know you meant nigh. Black Caviar is a sprinting race horse that has just won its 1st 21 races in Aus and about to head to Europe.

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    3. jimski
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      You've got the same kind of choices as me. I'm going with Jelavic -> Aguero and Dempsey -> Maloney for a hit, but the simple Rooney -> Aguero for free is viable too.

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

        Yep, I could do that to leave Rooney, aguero and Rvp up top...will I be able to play 3 at the back then?

        I am not convinced JE will play??

        Also, if I get Maloney for hot to fund aguero I may bed up doing this... Bale, DVD, Siggy, pienaar (maloney)

        Other options are aguero and ivanovic for Rooney and JE.

        Stumped. Don't even want to take a hit being only 16pts up.

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    4. Ferris Bueller
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      Protecting a 16pt lead, I'd do Rooney>Aguero and have SIggy and Enrique in for Evans and Dempsey. Looks good and strong and no point throwing away what could well be a vital 4pts. Think Enrique will play, Kenny will want to sign off with a strong team and good result...

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

        Hmmmm, I'm not sure. JE didn't play well in fa cup. And didn't dpfeatire at all midweek, I didn't here that he was injured.

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

    Jellyfish or Cissie oot?

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

      Cisse.

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

        Would you do Jellyfish -> Torres for a hit?

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

          why not just get aguero?

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

            Yeah, I'll get Aguero, but Torres could score big too.

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

              Chelsea just dont care, their heads are so far in the clouds thinking about CL finals atm.

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  12. KT
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 8 months ago

    Any Lampard love out there?

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

      yes, the bench loves lampards a$$

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      1. KT
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 8 months ago

        BIG last day differential tho

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

          he wont play.

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  13. HST
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 8 months ago

    Thoughts on Valencia starting?

    I have no playing subs, considering a 4 pointer to get him out.

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      1. HST
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 8 months ago

        Cheers jimski

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

      i hope he plays or i get Caulker off the bench and i'm not taking a hit to warm my bench.

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

        Caulker's not the worst option for this week anyway.

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  14. Acquafresca
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 8 months ago

    Last Call before bed:

    A) Rooney->Aguero (FREE)
    B) Jelly+Demps -> Aguero+Maloney (-4)
    C) Rooney+Demps -> Aguero+Moses (-4)
    D) Rooney+Demps -> Aguero+Silva (-4)

    Thoughts??

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

      Before anyone asks im leading all my ML by 40 and 120pts respectively.

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    2. Ferris Bueller
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      Can you afford Jelly + Demps > Aguero + Moses?

      If not, then B looks best to me. I can see Rooney getting more against Sunderland than Jelly v Newcastle...

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

        No unfortunately.

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    3. thetinkerman
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      • 14 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      It's B for me, although D is viable.

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    4. Messimerized- Join My FPL L…
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      D..

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

    Rmt please

    Vorm
    Clichy,Terry, Hibbert
    Moses, Valencia, Bale, Vdv(c)
    Rvp, Aguero, Torres

    Krul, Siggy, Evans, Bardsley

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  16. HST
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 8 months ago

    Nasri silva or yaya?

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

      silva

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    2. Declan-
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      silva

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    3. Acquafresca
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      silver.

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  17. Willis.
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 8 months ago

    Sessgnon -> Moses 4 ponit hit ok?

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

      yes imo.

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  18. waltzingmatildas
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 8 months ago

    OK, which looks better
    A) Toure and Jagielka
    B) Ramires and Walker

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    1. Declan-
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      b imo

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    2. Messimerized- Join My FPL L…
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      A

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    3. Acquafresca
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      b

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    4. Paulo67c
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      B

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  19. Schwarzer
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 8 months ago

    Hi folks

    A) Jelly > Torres
    B) Jelly > Aguero
    C) Cisse > Torres
    D) Cisse > Aguero?

    Cheers

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    1. Fernando Torres
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      A

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

      D

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

        lol, both for a -4pt hit?

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

          why not.

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

            Last week, may as well eh!

            Thanks guys.

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    3. Messimerized- Join My FPL L…
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      D.

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  20. Messimerized- Join My FPL L…
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 8 months ago

    Get Clichy or Zabaletta(For A Differential)?

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

      Cliche, never take a hit for a defender.

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

      Do you need a differential?

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      1. Messimerized- Join My FPL L…
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 8 months ago

        Not really but Zaba gets into scoring positions.

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

      thinking of bringing clichy in (already have Kompany).
      only thing stopping me is thinking of mancini's rotation. lescott might be safer.
      but surely for last game of the season, Clichy is 95% starting?

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      1. Messimerized- Join My FPL L…
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 8 months ago

        Yes, he will start.

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  21. handsofstone
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 8 months ago

    Having the last week blues. Leading my league by 30 points and want to close it out. I've got Dempsey in my team and no Man City cover. I don't want to take a 4 point. Please let we know which of the following is the best.

    1) Dempsey > Silva (With RVP as captain)
    2) Rooney > Aguero (With Aguero as captain and a Caulkner coming in for Dempsey)

    Many thanks

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    1. Magneto
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      Aguero or Tevez is close to a must-have this gw

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    2. Messimerized- Join My FPL L…
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      1 & 2 Both
      4 Point hit should pay off

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  22. Tiote on Peyote
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 8 months ago

    I need professional help...
    My team is
    Vorm (Mig)

    Verm Terry Williamson (caulker Evans)

    Nani VDV Bale Siggy (demps)

    Cisse Aguero Jelly

    Ive already done Rooney to Aguero for a free and have 3.2 in the bank, any suggestions anyone please?

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

      Nani may not play.

      Nasri maybe?

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      1. Tiote on Peyote
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 8 months ago

        The Guardian have him down as a starter but I dont know why, I cant see any reason for Fergie to change the starting lone up from last week. I think Nasri may not start either...

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

      You need serious help, go see RVP immediately.

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      1. Magneto
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 8 months ago

        You need some real help, go see a doc immediately.

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        1. Tiote on Peyote
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 8 months ago

          Can only get RvP back for -8. I dont think hes that good, plus I think Arsenal are in for an unsuccessful day tomorrow...

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    3. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      Team is good. Maybe get Silva in for Dempsey to give yourself extra City cover and drop Siggy?

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    4. thetinkerman
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      • 14 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      I'd have been tempted to wait and do Cisse/Jelly & Demps/Nani > Aguero & Moses, but your team looks fine as it is.

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  23. keotes
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 8 months ago

    4 points ahead of my closest rival. Which should I do?

    My team:
    Vorm,
    Kelly, Turner, Vermaelen
    VDV, Valencia, Bale, Sigurdsson
    Jelavic, Rooney, Van Persie

    Schwarzer, Simpson, Evans, Dempsey

    Rival's team:
    Vorm
    Taylor, Hibbert, Kelly,
    Moses, VDV, Valencia, Miyaichi
    Jelavic, Rooney, Van Persie

    Krul, Simpson, Evans, Dempsey

    A) Rooney -> Aguero
    B) Rooney -> Aguero, Evans -> Kompany (-4 pts)
    C) Jelavic -> Aguero, Dempsey -> Moses (-4 pts)
    D) Jelavic -> Aguero, Dempsey -> Moses, Evans -> Clichy (-8 pts)
    E) Jelavic -> Aguero, Dempsey -> Fergusson, Evans -> Kompany (-8 pts)
    F) Others

    Cheers!

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

      A. 4pts is costly for you at this point.

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      1. Sydney Saints
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 8 months ago

        I would say A or C. 8 pt hit is definitely too much!

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    2. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      B

      Sure, it's a 4 pt hit but at worst you'll both start level pegging going into the final gw.

      Unless he's a complete imbecile then your rival almost certainly is going to bring in Aguero or Tevez and probably keep hold of Rooney. You need to match him there to reduce his differentials against you.

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      1. Nomar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 8 months ago

        Sorry, I meant C not B!

        Deffo C.

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    3. Messimerized- Join My FPL L…
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      A or B

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  24. Da Diggy Diggy Doc
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 8 months ago

    Has there been anything that has definitively rules Evans out this weekend?

    There's reports he is to have surgery in the summer, but I've also read that he played with the injury a few weeks ago.

    Do we know if he's travelled with the squad?

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    1. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      I think its safe to assume he is ruled out for the rest of the season.

      I'm starting him in my team but I know full well that he won't play so Enrique or Kelly will come off the bench (probably for the same amount of points as Evans won't get me anyway!)

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  25. Rick James
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 8 months ago

    who to play, Valencia or Pienaar?

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    1. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      Both

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

      Start Tony V if no Rooney
      Start Pienaar if no Jelly

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    3. manu4life99
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      Valencia has been poor of late, no guarantee he will start. I would play pienaar. I benched valencia for siggy and maloney if that helps

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  26. Pilko's Pump Pants
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 8 months ago

    ML is in the bag (94 pt lead) - Pretty sure i'm gonna take an 8 pointer this week... definitely swapping Rooney>Aguero...

    the other options are...

    A. Dempsey & Evans > Moses & Walker...
    B. Dempsey & Evans> Ramires & Walker...
    C. Dempsey & Bale> Moses & VdV..
    D. Dempsey & Bale> Ramires & VdV..
    E. Dempsey & Jelly> Torres & Moses
    F. Dempsey & Jelly> Torres & Ramires...

    would ideally like Torres... but opinions please gentlemen....

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    1. Messimerized- Join My FPL L…
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      B.

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    2. Rick James
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      E

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    3. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      You have a 94 point lead, so does it really matter at this stage which one you do?

      Seriously?

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      1. Pilko's Pump Pants
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 8 months ago

        Having a punt to see if i can hit a top 10k finish.. so yeah... to me it matters...

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    4. asyrafdanial
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      Keep Jelly imo..B or D

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  27. Fernando Torres
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 8 months ago

    Is this worth it

    8 Pointer

    Rooney + Pienaar out
    Torres + VDV in

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    1. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      No.

      Keep Rooney as United still want to win and they still have to anticipate that a freak result could yet happen at the Etihad.

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  28. Sydney Saints
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 8 months ago

    Need some advice please

    Vorm (Schwartzer)
    Verminator, Hibbert, Walker (Evans, MacCauley)
    Moses, Valencia, Bale, VDV, Siggy,
    Cisse, RVP, Aguero

    Looking to take a risk and go for glory (26 points behind)

    A) Cisse -> Torres, Bale -> Hoolahan (or VDV -> Yaya)
    B) Cisse -> Crouch, Hibbert -> Kompany
    C) Bale -> Silva

    Any advice appreciated!

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    1. Messimerized- Join My FPL L…
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      Evans>Man City Defender
      Valencia>Silva

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    2. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 8 months ago

      C.

      Good team as is though.

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  29. manu4life99
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 8 months ago

    Who do u expect to win from me and rival?

    Me: (12pt lead and transfer made)

    Al habsi
    Walker verm evra
    Vdv bale maloney siggy
    Aguero rvp cisse

    Rival: (yet to make transfer)

    Vorm
    Walker gibbs caulker
    Vdv bale maloney HBA
    Aguero rvp rooney

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

      U..win with 4/5 pts.. 😉

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  30. azawilliams
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 8 months ago

    Help!! I’m 11 points from top in my mini league and about the same ahead of 3rd!

    Habsi (mig)
    Kompany gallas cajoled (evans santon)
    Young siggy VDV bale (nani)
    Rvp cisse jelavic

    My thoughts are one of the following: 1 cisse, jelly & nani out for aguero Torres & andrews 2 cisse & nani out for aguero and yaya

    Any preferences? Or different advice? I’m fairly sure 1st & third will take at least a 4 pt hit. Bout £100 up for grabs for me here! Although I do need to thinkin about holding on to 2nd at least for some pennies too

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