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Pre-Season Guide Updated

14 August 2012 2355 comments
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This afternoon, we have updated our Pre-Season Guide tab on the home page for Fantasy managers looking for some last-minute research ahead of Saturday’s kick-off:

Included are links to every pre-season game that has taken place, all our Scout Reports and Moving Target articles over the summer and extensive articles on each of the three promoted sides. In addition, we’ve added a brief “Scout Notes” synopsis of the main areas of concern for all 20 teams.

Below, we’ve listed the men in form in front of goal over the summer so far – nice to see Mauro Boselli in there, tempting us all with his pre-season goals once again..

6 – Danny Graham
5 – Mladen Petric and Billy Sharp
4 – Djibril Cisse and Sam Baldock
3 – Sergio Aguero, Yaya Toure, Steven Naismith, James Vaughan, Bobby Zamora, Shaun Wright-Phillips, Adam Le Fondre, Mauro Boselli

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  1. juventino2105
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 6 months ago

    STeven Taylor's situation???? Is he fit to start this weekend?

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    1. In Like Flynn.
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      • 15 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      I saw a quote from Pardew saying he would be eased back in, I shall wait till at least GW3.

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      1. juventino2105
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 6 months ago

        so are you going for any newcastle defence for this weekend or waiting for STaylor?

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    2. heco87
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      Yep fit and raring to go. He will start but the problem comes in the form of Douglas who I expect us to sign at the end of the transfer window (staying in Holland until Aug 24th so he qualifies to play for their national team)

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  2. floydy_floyd
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 6 months ago

    I'm slowly going off Valencia more and more with the news of jones injury. Can see him starting the season right back. Replace with cazorla or nani? Would be a struggle to get an extra 0.5 for mata

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    1. Cyril Figgis
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      Rafael will play right back. There's no reason why they would play one of their best midfielders OOP when they have perfectly good cover.

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    2. DRIZ ✅
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      rafael will start as rb

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      1. Doctor X
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 6 months ago

        We really do not know that.

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    3. Doctor X
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      Find the 0.5 IMO.

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    4. Alonso The Great Midfielder
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      carzola

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      1. floydy_floyd
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 6 months ago

        Dang this is tougher than Eva this year.

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  3. Piggs Boson
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 6 months ago

    If RVP goes to united, i'm getting Nani instead of Rooney. With the current RB injuries Valencia could start at RB.

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    1. floydy_floyd
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      What I'm thinking too pal

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  4. Carroll to the rescue
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 6 months ago

    Thoughts on my team guys:

    Federici (Begovic)

    ColeA Hangeland Clichy (Demel Cuellar)

    Bale Hazard Piennar Noble (Maloney)

    Torres Aguero Petric

    Left with 2m in the bank to do Torres-->Rooney come GW2
    Thoughts appreciated!

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  5. The Mountain Called Monkey
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 6 months ago

    ok, think i'm pretty much settled now
    --> Try and break this team apart

    Mignolet - Schwarzer
    Zab - A Cole - Fabio - Gorkss - Demel
    Kagawa - Cazorla - Ramires - Nolan - Miyaichi
    Bent - Tevez - Aguero
    (0.5 in bank)

    GW 2: Ramires --> Sinclair/Michu
    Later: Downgrade/upgrade one of Aguero/Tevez to Tottenham Striker (which i presume will be settled then ) or Rooney (Obviously this one only goes with using the extra 0.5 to upgrade Aguero)

    and....GO

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    1. The Mountain Called Monkey
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      Fail 🙁

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  6. manehi
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 6 months ago

    John Terry not an option in the Captain poll.. is it just me?

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    1. Bielsa’s bucket
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      Neither is Ramires, i think i may be alone on this

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    2. In Like Flynn.
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      You are still allowed to pick him for your team captain though. 😉

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      1. manehi
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 6 months ago

        Heh, was just a little surprised really - surely he's a better option than Cole, even if he is harder to get into your squad..

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        1. In Like Flynn.
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 15 Years
          13 years, 6 months ago

          Perhaps they weren't sure if the FA were about to do something odd.

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  7. Jonah Takalua
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 6 months ago

    RVP and pigman would be a superb pairing

    but which one to pick for gw2 onwards?

    At least one is a must

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    1. beric
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      Get a midfielder instead perhaps.

      You'd think RVP would be in the goals more than fatty

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      1. Jonah Takalua
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 6 months ago

        I have a suspicion if one is scoring the other will be assisting

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    2. DRIZ ✅
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      rooney will be nailed on as always.

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    3. Cyril Figgis
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      Why? I would think they would split the goals between them far too much. In previous seasons they have both been the focal point of both their teams hence all the goals. In the same team their output is going to be far lower. The transfer has just made me put Aguero back in my team.

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      1. Jonah Takalua
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 6 months ago

        You have to have one of them I think. Especially with their opening fixtures

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      2. Infinite Sheldon
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 6 months ago

        What transfer?

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      3. In Like Flynn.
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 6 months ago

        Isn't the Aguero-Tevez situation the same?

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        1. Infinite Sheldon
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 6 months ago

          Tevez is 2.5m cheaper.

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        2. Cyril Figgis
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 6 months ago

          But 11.5m and 9.0m as opposed to 13m and 12m. That's 4.5m extra! The difference between getting Noble and getting Mata... Plus I reckon City will outscore United.

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    4. 1966 was a great year for E…
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      It's the impact on Kagawa that's worrying me. Neither RVP nor Rooney are really out-and-out no 9s although they both score plenty goals playing there.

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    5. duffnasty
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      i am holding 3mil to get rvp in just in case but i think he will struggle at first in a new team and with all the distractions that the transfer has brought. i'm sure he's been training but probably not match fit yet. as for how they will be positioned i think rooney will probably be playing back, much like he did last year, with rvp on top, taking welbeck's spot and he will probably get pens as well since rooney has missed a bunch last season and that one against barca in the preseason as well.

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  8. Tiki-Taka
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 6 months ago

    Cant decide how much I should be spending on defence???

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    1. DRIZ ✅
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      less than midfield and forwards.

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    2. Alonso The Great Midfielder
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      2 big hitter, 3 cheaper

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      1. Brian (Not the Messiah)
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 6 months ago

        yeah, thats my plan.

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    3. beric
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      I'm spending as little as I possibly can, with it still looking OKish

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      1. DRIZ ✅
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 6 months ago

        very moyes alike.

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        1. beric
          • 13 Years
          13 years, 6 months ago

          That's me 🙂 - It turns out Moyes supports Birmingham City!

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    4. lightspeed
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      24m for me I think

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    5. Seamy
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      25.5m Here

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  9. Fernando Torres
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 6 months ago

    Best 6.5M midfielders. Need two! have Graham, Torres, Tevez up front

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    1. beric
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      McClean, Michu, Pienaar are the most popular on here I'd say.

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    2. Cyril Figgis
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      Michu, Pienaar, McClean. In that order.

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      1. Bumbaclot
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 6 months ago

        peinaar best choice by a country mile

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        1. Cyril Figgis
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 6 months ago

          I disagree. I really think Swansea will score lots, led by Michu and Graham (both of which are in my team). Everton are much more defensive, so fewer returns for Pienaar.

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    3. DRIZ ✅
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      walters

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    4. Bielsa’s bucket
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      Anyone thinking of Song, he got quite a few Assists last season if i remember correctly

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    5. Alonso The Great Midfielder
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      nzogbia, pienar ,larsson but people here will prefer mcclean and i dont know why...

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  10. LMNO
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 6 months ago

    Two players that have been mentioned over the last few weeks that interest me are Marveaux from Newcastle and Kacaniklic from Fulham. Can any supporters from there respective clubs (or someone in the know) tell me the chances of them getting regular playing time in the early part of the season.

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    1. beric
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      Don't think either will tbh, I wouldn't say I'm in the know too much though.

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    2. China Mag
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      Marveaux will almost certainly start the season, as Barfa will likely miss at least the first game, and will then be eased in from the bench. He has the quality to earn a nice little run in the team, and the fact that he can cover injuries to the strikers as well as barfa, might help him to stay in the team. I would say he is defenitely worth the risk, especially if you are planning an early WC. Should make a few quid on him too

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      1. beric
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 6 months ago

        Hmmm, interesting. Cheers China Mag. Will you be going for Marveux?

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      2. LMNO
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 6 months ago

        Thanks mate, this helps

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  11. KJ-
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 6 months ago

    VDV + Mata
    Bale + Ramires

    Debating on whether the cash saved will be worth it...

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    1. Bielsa’s bucket
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      i went with Bale Ramires

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  12. Bumbaclot
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 6 months ago

    really dont know who to have as my 9.5 mid (already got bale) had valencia but hes got that whole RB thing goin on, got torres and cole so dont want to overkill with chelsea... Who would you guys recommend?

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  13. Piggs Boson
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 6 months ago

    I think United will use a simple 442 if RVP joins. Kagawa has played cm before, and he makes a great box-box midfielder. An RVP and Rooney strikeforce could be formidable, both are creative players who can pass the ball well, and both are great finishers. Deadly.

    Valencia Kagawa Carrick Nani
    ...............RVP Rooney

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    1. beric
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      Yeah that looks impressive

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      1. Conrad.
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 6 months ago

        yup.

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    2. lightspeed
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      ****** / ****** / Torres (+ 3m) coming up.

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    3. King Nemanja
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      I too have thought this, I'm sure we'll see it in some games alright

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    4. A mighty goose
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      Agreed. Maybe young 4 nani. -2 greedy.

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    5. B.P.R.D.
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      Kagawa and Cleverley were both acting like BBM last game already, so I can definitely see this.

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    6. Infinite Sheldon
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      They could still play 41212 with Carrick as a DM and Kagawa as AM.

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  14. A mighty goose
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 6 months ago

    Iv a funny feeling mata & aguero are going to suffer 2nd season syndrome, am i alone? Tevez & balo to rip it up 4 city. As 4 chelsea.. Meh. Probly oscar.

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  15. Simon March
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 6 months ago

    So, I have up to 7m to spend on a midfielder.

    I have Pienaar.
    Not totally convinced by N'Zogbia after last year
    I have Graham up front so not too interested in Michu or Sinclair just yet.
    Larsson, perhaps but a new striker and Sunderland could go either way for him.
    Not a huge fan of McClean

    Anyone I've missed? Or should I just stick with Noble?

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  16. Cyril Figgis
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 6 months ago

    "The Press Association reports Arsenal's £20 million asking price for striker Robin van Persie is yet to be met by any club."

    Half an hour ago on the BBC. Might be outdated news though.

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    1. beric
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      I read United offered just that today.

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      1. Cyril Figgis
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 6 months ago

        Like I said it was put up recently, and we were hearing rumours of this 22m offer as early as last night. They might just be way behind the times though.

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    2. beric
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      How can Agger be 27m, Fletcher 12m and RVP 20m - where do they get it from?

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      1. A mighty goose
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 6 months ago

        Wel..
        Fletch is bit pricey, bt rvp has seriously decreased value caus of contract length. Arsenal would b stupid to keep an unhappy player and lose him 4 nowt in a year. Should cash in.

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        1. Cyril Figgis
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 6 months ago

          But 27m for Agger? That's madness if it really does happen.

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    3. Piggs Boson
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      I think United have offered £22m. Arsenal were holding out for £25m but Arsenal fans have started to jeer RVP, and now he really wants to leave. So the rumour is they've now accepted £22m.

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      1. beric
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 6 months ago

        Oh gawd. What am I gunna do about Rooney.

        I might get Nani.

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        1. A mighty goose
          • 13 Years
          13 years, 6 months ago

          You spelt valencia wrong!

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        2. Piggs Boson
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 6 months ago

          My thoughts exactly.

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  17. Doctor X
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 6 months ago

    Anyone else worried about purchasing Sunderland's assets considering their preseason form?

    I've got McClean and Cuellar. Is a rethink in order?

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    1. China Mag
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      I wouldn't go for any of their attacking options, at least not until they buy a striker!!

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    2. cassanata
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      I wouldn't worry too much.. The year West Ham went down they won all their preseason games it think. Then there is Boselli

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      1. cassanata
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 6 months ago

        Ahh just realised your a Genoa fan. Speaking of Boselli the ******* ****. If I were you i'd put 3 Sunderland players in then.

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  18. Louis Van Balls
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 6 months ago

    Anyone think Kaboul will start for Spurs? Also Mata or Hazard?

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    1. Bumbaclot
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      mata/haz will both play,,, kaboul no chance

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      1. beric
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 6 months ago

        I wouldn't say no chance

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    2. In Like Flynn.
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      I think Kaboul is favourite to start.

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  19. Brian (Not the Messiah)
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 6 months ago

    which 6.5 or under mid/forward to have and why? at the moment I have Graham

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    1. Bumbaclot
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      peinaar for mid, petric for striker

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    2. beric
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      Graham is maybe the best I think, but I want three other forwards so can't fit him in.

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    3. 4vets
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      I have Petric but also have Michu. To tell the truth, I'm thinking of going Michu & Graham.

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    4. Keane There Dunne That
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      Graham-great pre season,great fixtures,main man on a now attacking team and good players around him

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    5. Dave Boozle
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      Allen is a good bet, but not until Liv's tough fixtures are out of the way.

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  20. DRIZ ✅
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 6 months ago

    danny welbeck signs new deal..

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  21. Bumbaclot
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 6 months ago

    So will valencia start right back then fellas??? will A.Young play??

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  22. Dave Boozle
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 6 months ago

    Lescott isn't a rotation risk is he?

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  23. shegull
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 6 months ago

    If this rvp to united is true, then I feel really sorry for chiquita and danny w. What a waste of talent.

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    1. DRIZ ✅
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      no not at all, they will still play a majority of games and are great subs.

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  24. Infinite Sheldon
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 6 months ago

    I don't think RVP going to Man u should affect Rooney too negatively. He will probably get more assists and in general, United will be a stronger attacking force scoring more goals. If you have to choose one, I'd go with Rooney because he is cheaper and RVP surely cannot do as well as last season.

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    1. McDog
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      It'll be close enough I think. Rooney will be on penalties but RVP will get more goals from open play. I think i'll start off with Rooney anyway.

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  25. CRAZY TRAIN
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 6 months ago

    So, asuming RVP goes to Man U how does this effect Kagawa's gametime, and will he still (as anticipated) play in the hole?

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    1. Infinite Sheldon
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      I hope so. I hope RVP doesn't go. United's team sheet is hard enough to predict as it is.

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    2. Louis Van Balls
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      Trying to predict United's attacking lineup will be like trying to pick the winning lottery numbers.

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  26. Lateriser 12
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 6 months ago

    Why are people assuming the RVP deal is done?

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    1. OPTA FPL
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      many United fans here

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    2. Cyril Figgis
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      Just makes sense really... If 22m really has been offered I don't see how Arsenal can turn that down. They would lumber themselves with a player who doesn't want to play, pay his huge wage demands for a year, then he leaves for nothing.

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    3. ...---...
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      Contingency plans.

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  27. Fernando Torres
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 6 months ago

    A) Yaya + Noble
    B) 2 x 6.5Ms.

    First to 5 please

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  28. gtf
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 6 months ago

    Best midfielder at 5.5 ?

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  29. palalmas
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 6 months ago

    Please RMT form 1-10
    Federici
    Hangeland – Ivanovic – Zabaleta – Koscielny
    Bale – Yaya – Ramires
    Torres (c) – Tevez – Pogrebnyak

    de Gea — Noble – Pienaar – Clyne

    £2,5M in bank

    GW2: Torres to Rooney
    GW3: Ivanovic to Walker

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  30. fjb07
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 6 months ago

    does any one fancy west brom getting a clean sheet over liverpool................im asking because i have foster in goal

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    1. Bumbaclot
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      no chance

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    2. DRIZ ✅
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 6 months ago

      i think liverpool will have their kicking boots for this game.

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      1. CRAZY TRAIN
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 6 months ago

        I think Liverpool will flatter to deceive, just ike they have done for the last 5+ seasons...

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