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Mata Concern for Chelsea

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Roberto Di Matteo has left Fantasy managers sweating ahead of Chelsea’s game with Swansea tomorrow after admitting Juan Mata is “very doubtful” to make the Liberty trip. The Spaniard played the full 120 minutes of his side’s 5-4 extra time Capital One Cup win over United on Wednesday evening but may be set to miss out this weekend.

With a stunning free-kick against United in the Premier League on Sunday, Mata has now returned 54 points in his past five appearances. A series of sensational displays have seen him transferred in by over 98,000 Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers this week and with over 140,000 picking him up prior to last week’s match with United, his price has now risen by 0.5 since the end of Gameweek 8.

Bearing in mind Di Matteo’s side have a crucial Champions League game with Shakhtar Donetsk on Wednesday, Mata’s owners will be a little apprehensive as the Blues boss looks to keep his key men fit for the midweek Stamford Bridge showdown. Undoubtedly, it’s a real boost for those who chose to hold onto Eden Hazard in spite of Mata’s rising price – the Belgian played just 65 minutes against Sir Alex Ferguson’s side and will surely be more crucial than ever, if Mata does indeed fail to make it.

Mark Mark created the beast. He's now looking to tame it.

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  1. Wolverine
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Aguero to Rooney free transfer? Can't afford rvp without a hit.

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    1. Shaps
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Thats a downgrade in my opinion

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    2. सनकी
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Yes.

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    3. CABAYE4
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Nope save your transfer and get RVP in next week.

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      1. Doesn't Mata
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        +1 OR TAKE THE HIT

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  2. Zep
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Note to self:

    STOP MAKING EARLY TRANSFERS!

    Also, must remember to watch that documentary film on calming your inner voice...

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  3. GoonerByron
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Repost, need a few valued opinions.. 😉

    Ok guys, after the Demba comment from Pardew should I….

    A – Ship Wilson for Cameron, even though he’ll be 1st sub to cover Cuellar not playing. Mertesacker would be my 1st sub defender in if I don’t make this change.

    B – Ship Podolski to Ba, hoping Ba will play but if not have Kebe playing where I could have had Podolski

    C – Keep Wilson and Podolski and make both changes next week

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    1. Mull
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      What's the Pardew statement about Ba?

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      1. blue cheese
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/newcastle-united/nufc-news/2012/11/02/demba-ba-has-good-chance-of-playing-in-liverpool-clash-72703-32153822/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

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        1. Mull
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          Thanks Nitin. I like option B.

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          1. Eddie
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            11 years, 5 months ago

            I also like option B, Have Giroud and thinking of shipping for Ba. Will chicken out though.

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    2. Dogba
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      I'd do A, will likely save you a little money on price changes and some extra points from Cam instead of Mertesacker. If Cuellar doesn't play, that is!

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  4. Captain Dilemna
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    cazorla against ManU? How many goals? 😀

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    1. Pork Pie Sausage Roll
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      No doubt 2 goals and an assist to really rub salt into the wound

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    2. RenNy
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      1

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    3. OPTA FPL
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      2 points

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    4. Billy Gilmore
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      None, but 2 assists.

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    5. Captain Dilemna
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      then how many for RVP? 🙁

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      1. blue cheese
        • 12 Years
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        2

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        1. Billy Gilmore
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          3 and 5 assists 😉

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          1. blue cheese
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 5 months ago

            😯 Yes, please! :mrgreen:

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    6. The Finnisher
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      1 assist for 6 points.

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      1. elkunaguero
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        that implies a CS or 1bp.... unlikely

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    7. Mason
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      none

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  5. Alton E.
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Ba (Doubtful)
    Vorm (Injured)
    Mata (Doubtful)
    Demel (Injured)

    This game..

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    1. Crouch Potato!
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      No 2nd keeper?

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  6. Elwood
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Not the artical i wanted to see after bringing mata in this week!

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    1. MJ6987
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      He played 120 mins and yet now he is a doubt? yeah right! Of course he'll start!!

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      1. Elwood
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        bought him in before midweek, smartly thinking he wouldn't play the whole game. .u

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  7. Arselona
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    I'm thinking with all these last minute hits... It might be beneficial to just relax and take the 4-8pt advantage everyone is giving to those who aren't trading or taking hits.. 😕

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    1. Chungwit
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      i agree, the boring will inherit the earth

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    2. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Exactly.

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  8. The Finnisher
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Maybe no to Valencia..
    4 shots, 1 on target all season.

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    1. Billy Gilmore
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      He's never been about goals...

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      1. The Finnisher
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        I know but 1 attempt per 150 minutes is poor, especially compared to Bale, Cazorla, Mata.

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        1. The Finnisher
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          Considering of course that the 3 of them also have better assist potential as far as crosses or chances created are concerned.

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          1. Billy Gilmore
            • 11 Years
            11 years, 5 months ago

            Have you taken his gametime into account? They would've all played more minutes than he has, but it's too early for him for me anyway.

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            1. The Finnisher
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 5 months ago

              Yeah, minutes/chances created;
              Valencia - 42.6
              Bale - 37.2
              Cazorla - 24.7
              Mata - 30.4

              minutes/Goal attempt
              Valencia - 149.3
              Bale - 25.6
              Cazorla - 24
              Mata - 31.8

              I know stats don't tell the whole story, but when fit all 3 are also more nailed on than Tony V.

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              1. Granville
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • Has Moderation Rights
                • 14 Years
                11 years, 5 months ago

                There's a lot of congestion up front for United and Val is winger who will also have Rafael overlapping in front of him.

                All those players are more expensive than Valencia. I think his price is about right

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    2. Chu Young Ping Pong
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      😀 Can't forget his miss against Chelsea last week. Terrible 😀

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    3. OPTA FPL
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      he's playing better when Kagawa injured

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    4. Doesn't Mata
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      He'll provide assists!

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      1. The Finnisher
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Yeah, but more than Mata/Santi/Bale long term..? Enough to justify the lack of goal threat? Meh.

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    5. MJ6987
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      What about Nani?

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      1. isacki: full casual
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Not even playing by the looks of it

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        1. MJ6987
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          Ah right.

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    6. isacki: full casual
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Remember the 4 assists game last year?

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    7. Granville
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Then how about Ashley Young?

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      1. isacki: full casual
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Did we consider this last night?

        I am even more now

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        1. Granville
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          I would eight two remind you about Ash Young's performance last season.

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          1. Christina.
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 5 months ago

            I smell a differential.

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    8. Shaps
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      See how he plys over the next 2 first

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      1. Shaps
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        but he is more a of an assist machiene

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  9. DRIZ ✅
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    berba or crouchy?

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    1. The Finnisher
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Berbatov.

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  10. Stupendous
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Alright everyone? Quiet but productive DZ last night, but I decided to jump in here during the day again (just woke up to be fair).

    With the news that Berba is fit, I still have a major headache up front...in a good way i think!!

    I have Fletcher VILla(h), Berba Everton(h), and Tevez (West Ham). I dont want to drop any of them this week, but I need RVP in. I fancy Arsenal to ship a load of goals in and right now only have Rafael in for United coverage. RVP and/or Valencia are essential for their next 7/8 fixtures.

    Team is
    Begovic
    Rafael Vertonghen Baines
    HBA Bale Cazorla PIenaar
    Fletcher(c) Berba Tevez

    Good to go, and save a free for 2 frees next week?
    Tevez to RVP and downgrade Caz to someone???
    Major rehaul including Vertonghen, bale and a forward out?

    right now im leaning towards just sticking.

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    1. Parm
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Caz to Mata

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      1. Stupendous
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Yeaaaaaaaaaaa nice one! 🙂 Why didn't I think of that?

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    2. blue cheese
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Save, imo.

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  11. Evs
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Thinking of this...

    Cazorla & Demel out.

    I may put Nasri in 😯

    And maybe shawcross....

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    1. sukrut23
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Sounds good to me.

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  12. Doesn't Mata
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    REPOST. Should i still start Mata or –> Baird Nelson Routledge? HELLLLP.

    What if Mata comes on just for 1 point. 🙁

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    1. sukrut23
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Start Mata and name Routledge as first sub.

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    2. MJ6987
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      I think Mata is fine. Also, players with a hamstring injury don't come on as sub!

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      1. Doesn't Mata
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Mata it is then! Thanks!

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        1. MJ6987
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          I would Definately. Just don't blame me if I am wrong lol.

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  13. Pork Pie Sausage Roll
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Heh, I like how the Midfielder watchlist now has Cazorla at the top, despite having a red arrow. Kind of apt considering the off-the-scale hype around him in weeks past!

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  14. Parm
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    I wonder whether Mark will bring out a "GET A BLOODY GRAVATAR" article out soon?

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    1. Elwood
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      I do not want to join a random website just to get a little picture of berbatov attached to my posts.

      🙂

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      1. isacki: full casual
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        That's the only reason to get one!

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      2. ColeHole
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        My monitor is already coverred with leetle pictures of Berba anyway. But they're real photos, nice long lens stuff.....

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  15. sukrut23
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Mata doubtful 😛

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    1. Pork Pie Sausage Roll
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      BREAKING NEWS: ARCHDUKE FRANZ FERDINAND ASSASSINATED IN SARAJEVO

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      1. sukrut23
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        very funny 😛

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        1. Pork Pie Sausage Roll
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          🙂 sorry bud. Short temper just now what with all these injuries

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      2. ColeHole
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Oh no! That could lead to sectarian difficulties and a power vacumn - still, it'll blow over in a month or 2. By xmas for sure.

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        1. Eddie
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          This^

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      3. isacki: full casual
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        😆 😆

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  16. GRIMANDI [formerly boring M…
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Crack the code isn't as clever as I thought!

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    1. Crouch Potato!
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Why?

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      1. GRIMANDI [formerly boring M…
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Because I bought Mata in early to beat the rise. Sometimes your better off not knowing

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        1. Christina.
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          We are playing for points, not pounds.

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          1. GRIMANDI [formerly boring M…
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 5 months ago

            You could have fooled me Xtina

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  17. Portsmouth Bubblejet
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Mark Douglas, Chief Sports Writer of The Journal, via Twitter:

    "From the way Pardew was talking it sounds highly likely that Ba will play, despite not training again today."

    https://twitter.com/MsiDouglas/status/264371071564791808

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    1. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Noice.

      Al capitino next week.

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    2. The Finnisher
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Not training = no good ofc

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    3. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      If only that becomes true ... :-0

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  18. andres
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    How serious could this injury be?

    I can bench mata if its just one game but if he is out for longer probably should hit the button now...

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    1. emperikal
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Think its more rest than an actual injury.

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  19. isacki: full casual
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    11 years, 5 months ago

    For those following Mata's head falling off, it just gets more ironic...

    http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2012/11/01/the-scoutcast-episode-eighty-six-ghost-ship/comment-page-4/#comment-4225279

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    1. blue cheese
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Should've buggu'd that gravless guy saying Mata did his hammy and didn't go off because RDM had used all 3 subs! 😯

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      1. Previn
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        If it was that bad, wouldn't he have taken him off anyway rather than risk him?
        Also, if it was that bad he would just say he won't play tomorrow, therefore I reckon at worst it's gotta be 50/50.

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        1. isacki: full casual
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          The canny football managers don't give away any of their team

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      2. ColeHole
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        He was hobbling in xtra time... staying nearer the centre circle, scholes-style.

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    2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Christ Al-bloody-mighty. 🙁

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  20. Hank Scorpio
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Have Swansea had their press conference?

    Any hints given on who will/won't play?

    I own Dyer, wondering if he'll get a start or not.

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    1. sukrut23
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      I dont think Dyer will start. He might come on as an impact sub

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  21. emperikal
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Was forced to bring in Mata for Caz earlier in the week due to his price rising like wildfire. It was inevitable after he played 120 mins midweek that he would miss out this weekend but I suppose he's a long term buy and I'll have to suck it up and hope Caz doesn't have a rager.

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  22. Bielsa’s bucket
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    What are the chances that Manure and Arse will tighten up considerably after all the goals they've both conceded resulting in a low scoring borefest? Saying that, most big games have lived up to their big billing so far, another goal fest?

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    1. Pinatta
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      United wont. Never.

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    2. Round and Round
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Pretty low. 4-2 United I reckon.

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    3. Viper
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Yep, 4 or more goals imo..

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  23. Timmy Cahill Rules
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    GW 11 onwards

    Vermaelen and Nolan

    or

    Huth and HBA

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    1. Trigg ⭐️
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      B for sure. Much better fixtures for both.

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  24. Arselona
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Demel > Rafael, to sit Rafael as first sub just in case Cuellar doesn't play?

    I was actually planning this trade for next wk.. but also not sure if Rafael's game time are numbered with the eventual return of Smalling and Jones... Anyone know more about this?

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    1. Trigg ⭐️
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      He will become a rotation risk for sure. But after SAF's praise for him lately, I'm certainly a lot happier as a Rafael owner, and I'll keep him for now.

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      1. andres
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Will he start against arsenal? After playing 120min..,

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  25. Timon
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    wilson ➡ cameron
    or
    kaca ➡ Leigertwood is good?
    have 0.1m in the bank

    just making sure, that i will be able to field the 11players.
    yay or nay?

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  26. Feed tha Sheep
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    5 players injured anyone got any more than that?

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    1. Pork Pie Sausage Roll
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      6 here

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        🙁

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  27. सनकी
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    will there be any more confirmation on whether or not Berba will start BEFORE the deadline ?

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    1. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      What bit about "Berbatov passed fit" don't you understand?

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    2. Hank Scorpio
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      No. He'll start, chill.

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  28. Hank Scorpio
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Captain choice couldbe vital this week given all these injury problems, especially when it comes to FFS Cup qualification.

    So, Bale or RVP.

    Currently on RVP, feel it's a safer bet.

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  29. harmonica
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    best option for a Newcastle defender? Santon?

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    1. CABAYE4
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Yeah, him or Colo.

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  30. Andrew
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    RDM says Mata is unlikely to make the trip, with the game being played tomorrow when exactly would they be making the trip and surely he must know if he is travelling or not?

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    1. Timmy Cahill Rules
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      mind games

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