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27 November 2012 879 comments
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Theo Walcott is back for Arsenal after missing out at the weekend with a shoulder problem. Andre Wisdom has recovered from a knee knock and is available for Liverpool’s trip to Tottenham.

Gael Clichy stays on the sidelines for City with a foot problem and is likely to miss out this weekend, too, according to David Platt.

Ben Foster has been ruled out of West Brom’s next two games with Swansea and Stoke by Steve Clarke and may require further surgery. Jonas Olsson and Youssouf Mulumbu are both doubts for the Baggies tomorrow night.

Stoke are hopeful that Andy Wilkinson will be back for the weekend, though tomorrow’s clash with Newcastle comes too soon for the full-back, while George McCartney faces a late fitness test ahead of West Ham’s trip to United.

We’ve collected all this in our team news section and added our current predicted lineups for the weekend ahead. You can keep in touch with the very latest via our twitter feed as always.

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  1. Timon
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    Wc draft
    all ohk?
    wanted sess or johnson in for sterling (5.6)... but couldnt find the budget..suggestions welcomed . cheers
    and the subs are in order?
    http://i.imgur.com/35DH9.png

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    1. TeamSteam
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      I`d get Billy Jones in for Olsson and funds solved?

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    2. F.C. Träumerinnen
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      Gera is on a raise and playing in the hole

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  2. _____JR_____
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    13 years, 4 months ago

    Any update on Valencia guys?? 🙂 🙂 🙂

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    1. The Gambler.
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      million dollar question

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    2. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      Still on the East coast of Spain. You can rest easy. Global warming is years away.

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      1. Timon
        • 14 Years
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        😆

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  3. hillbillypete
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    13 years, 4 months ago

    Urgh...there is no way i can captain Aguero over RVP

    If RVP doesnt perform then at least i havent missed out as most will captain.
    If Aguero doesnt perform then im likely to be screwed.

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    1. hillbillypete
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      so my other sneaky options are Bale/Michu/Fellaini

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    2. tosey
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      go RVP, aguero is still a differential anyway (for now)

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    3. Kostja
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      Go with RVP, Aguero could be benched as well.

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      1. tosey
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 4 months ago

        rvp has as much chance of being rested as aguero does

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        1. hillbillypete
          • 16 Years
          13 years, 4 months ago

          rvp can be rested for champs league. aguero will play.

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    4. applebonkers
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      • 16 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      rvp has had the extra days rest. could be the difference between a starting place and not

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  4. GoonerByron
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    Walcott or Cazorla in after this GW?
    I think Walcott playing slightly lessens Cazorla’s potential and he’d save me a very valuable 0.8 but he’s clearly a lot less nailed on...

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    1. daisybcfc
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      walcott will be rotated and is too injury prone

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  5. Rinseboy
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    13 years, 4 months ago

    quick vote Gera or Berbatov! I fancy the Gera punt!

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    1. Cubillas
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      Berbs - Hands down!

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  6. Timon
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    Wc draft..
    all ohk?
    wanted sess or johnson in for sterling (5.6)… but couldnt find the budget..suggestions welcomed . cheers
    and the subs are in order?
    http://i.imgur.com/35DH9.png

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    1. Timon
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      nobody? 🙁
      i reply to yours, why dont you?
      😥

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    2. TeamSteam
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      Posted on last page, Downgrade Olsson to Billy Jones and you have the money?

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      1. Timon
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 4 months ago

        oh didnt watch.. sorry..
        is he nailed on?

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        1. TeamSteam
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          13 years, 4 months ago

          Yes. And offers better attacking potential.

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    3. ron.44
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      pretty tasty..

      ..but no everton or arsenal attack?

      agree wiv psycho - olsson -> b.jones, then u can afford sess/aj (although u have fletch)

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      1. Timon
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 4 months ago

        no i cant short of 0.3 🙁

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    4. Eddie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      Looks good. Jones for Olson then save cash or upgrade Puncheon for Ramirez.

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  7. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    So based on Rodgers comments sounds like Enrique is nailed on..

    agree?

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    1. Timon
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      i think so

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    2. Kostja
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      13 years, 4 months ago

      scout tweets?

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      1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
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        yeah

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        1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 4 months ago

          thinking baines to Enrique in telegraph game and maybe even FPL version as well

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          1. Kostja
            • 14 Years
            13 years, 4 months ago

            I will do that as well, unless Suarez gets a yellow this week. Than I wont need the cash and will get him in some other way.

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    3. roscola
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      • 14 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      Sounds very much that way

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      1. roscola
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        • 14 Years
        13 years, 4 months ago

        And I didn't realise that's where he played before he came to the Premier League, so it's not like some short-term experiment for him

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    4. isacki: full casual
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      13 years, 4 months ago

      I got to say after looking at him yesterday and how he's been converted to a left forward, my only concern was that he wasn't nailed on at left forward. His comments really are addressing that remaining concern.

      "Rodgers has introduced a new element to his team in recent weeks, with defender Jose Enrique being pushed forward into an attacking role - a move the manager believes suits all parties.

      "It's an interesting one because he's a real threat going forward with his pace and his power. You could see in the last three games how determined he is to get a goal.

      "But you also see his defensive qualities because he's tracking back. He's been a real plus for us and it's great to see because he's worked very hard.

      "Jose played in that position early on in his career but since he's come to this country he's played more as a full-back.

      "You can see he's got the qualities to play the role - he is an offensive player who has got great pace and power, can take people on and he's a real threat when he gets into the final third.

      "He's comfortable in the position, which is important, and it gives us that great thrust at the top end of the field."

      I didn't realize Enrique had played as an attacker in the past. This pretty much seals it for me.

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      1. Funkyav
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 4 months ago

        to summarise.

        "Downing is sh1t so I have to play someone else LM"

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        1. isacki: full casual
          • 14 Years
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          Bingo.

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      2. TeamSteam
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 4 months ago

        +1 to all of this, but it also has something to do with the extra comfort level defensively. Having Enrique playing LM covers so well for GJ playing at LB, and gives us a great threat level down that side.

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    5. Damo.
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      I can't believe it's still up for debate tbh. Even if he's switched back to LB he'll still be getting forward. Getting him in as soon deadline closes if it looks like he'll rise tonight.

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      1. isacki: full casual
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 4 months ago

        The only sticking point is that having looked at his gametime he won't drop back to LB - not unless Johnson is injured. Rodgers doesn't use him there anymore unless he has to.

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  8. Round and Round
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    Sagna -> Enrique
    Hernandez -> Sterling

    Good moves for free after the deadline?

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    1. Kostja
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      Id keep Sagna

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    2. Sarnab
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      yes i think

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  9. The Gambler.
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    Guys what to do with Valencia?

    He probably wont play, but would cost me 4 points to replace him due to injury stricken team.

    Rest of my MF is weak:-

    VALENCIA, Ramirez, Johnson, Sterling, Puncheon

    Would YOU stick or twist?????????

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    1. Sarnab
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      twist.

      U don't have any big hitters in midfield like bale/silva/mata/cazorla , get any of them

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    2. Absinthe Minded
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      Twist, sess?

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    3. George Agdgdgwngo
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      Twist. Can you get one of the big guns in there? ie santi, bale, mata

      Can I have your comments on mine query below if you get chance.

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      1. The Wizard of Ozil
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 4 months ago

        im changing for silva

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    4. thegaffer82
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      I also think twist.

      Whats the rest of your team like? must be something with so little spent in MF

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  10. Manani
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    looks like I have made up my mind:
    transfer after this GW:
    baines>enrique, demel>shorey

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    1. Timon
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      go for them

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    2. George Agdgdgwngo
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      Don't get rid of Baines!

      Can I have your comments on mine query below if you get chance.

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  11. Heisenberg:Crystal Meth Pal…
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    Pienaar to:

    A) Sess
    B) Morrison +1.0m
    C) Save FT

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    1. The Gambler.
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      A mate, bang in form

      please help me above

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    2. Sarnab
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      sess

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    3. George Agdgdgwngo
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      Sess if you have the cash. Can I have your comments on mine query below if you get chance.

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  12. George Agdgdgwngo
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    Afternoon all,

    Been away from FPL for a few weeks so trying to catch up quickly. Got 2 FT’s could I get some thoughts on the best route forward please.

    Begovic, Jaask,
    Baines, Rafeal, Gorkss, Demel, Nelsen
    Mata, Bale, Fellaini, Pienaar, Sterling,
    RVP, Berb, Suarez
    0.3 in the bank

    A. Jaask & Pienaar > Tremmel & Sessengnon
    B. Pienaar > Ramirez
    C. Demel & Pienaar > Enrique & Puncheon
    D. Something else

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    1. The Gambler.
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      B for me, Pienaar is not a good FPL pick.

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    2. bdwhite91
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      Definitely get rid of Pienaar. Can you get sessegnon in a straight swap?

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    3. Sarlos
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      I would do D.
      Enrique OOP and Puncheon gives good value and easy benched.

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    4. Absinthe Minded
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      A and demel out next week?

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      1. George Agdgdgwngo
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 4 months ago

        Well a real mix of comments guys. So its either Enrique or Sess!

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  13. Sarnab
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    Foster owners, what are u doing with him ??

    I see him to be sidelined for next 3 weeks.. Foster > Myhill ??

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    1. TeamSteam
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      According to sources he wont play again this year. Having such an expensive keeper not playing is a bad thing, but not worth a hit.

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    2. Piggs Boson
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      Bego has

      NEW
      wba
      avl

      in that time. I might keep.

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      1. Sarnab
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 4 months ago

        stoke will concede 2 against wba..

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        1. Ginkapo FPL
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 4 months ago

          and without a taking a transfer hit you will still be in profit

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    3. Round and Round
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      Keep him. Begovic is fine until he's back. Myhill looks a poor keeper so I'd avoid him.

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      1. Absinthe Minded
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 4 months ago

        +1

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  14. TheSharpeEnd
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    Transfer already made, is it worth taking a 4 point hit to sure up the defence/keeper?

    Howard/Al Habsi

    Huth/Jagielka/Taylor (inj) (Baird/Demel)

    Fellaini/Michu/Silva/Sterling

    RVP/Tevez/Berb

    Jagielka and Howard are going over the next week anyway for Begovic/Ruddy and Cuellar

    Thoughts?

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  15. Alton E.
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    Would be really funny to see RVP benched 2morrow 🙂

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    1. Piggs Boson
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lpchvbOEiY1qzj2zuo1_500.gif 😉

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    2. sminkypinky
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      13 years, 4 months ago

      No. No it wouldn't.

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      1. Alton E.
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 4 months ago

        😀

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    3. bdwhite91
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      Would be funny to see your team linked.

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  16. Conrad.
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    Sess (as a F), Crouch, or Benteke for the long-term?

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  17. Supertrooper
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    Is Enda Stevens for Aston Villa nailed on at the moment? Well will he play tonight? 🙂

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    1. Sarnab
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      yes

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  18. ddp
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    Trying to think of a couple of decent changes for this week considering the fixtures and form.

    Current team:

    Ruddy, Jasskelinen
    Rafael, Baines, ShawX, Clyne, Demel
    Cazorla, Fellaini, Nolan, Mata, Sterling
    RVP, Lambert, Ba

    2 FT and 0.2 in the bank.

    Am considering Nolan > Gaston Ramirez
    and Ba > Steven Fletcher

    Gives me 1.7 in the bank which I can use next week to upgrade Lambert to Berbs. Good idea?

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    1. Sarlos
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      my FT will be Nolan > Ramirez if it helps.

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  19. SC not pearls before swine
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    13 years, 4 months ago

    Start Cameron or Sterling?

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    1. Sarnab
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      cameron

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    2. Timon
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      cameron

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    3. George Agdgdgwngo
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      Sterling. Always favour the attacking player.

      Can I have your comments on mine query above if you get chance.

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  20. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    Any reason to think Rafael is not nailed on?

    heard someone say he may be rested tonight.. any truth?

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    1. Timon
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      yes, jones at rb may b a possibility
      and the game is on tomorrow

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      1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
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        hmmmm

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    2. daisybcfc
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      its pure conjecture. SAF just said smalling and jones were options defensively. he played 90mins last mid week and again at the weekend, so people are putting 2 and 2 together and getting 5

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      1. daisybcfc
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 4 months ago

        im not saying he is defo starting or not, im saying your guess is as good as anyones

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    3. Kostja
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      Yes as he needs a rest and this looks like the most likely option with the great areal threat in the WHM side. Could be next week as well. Still the most nailed on option outside of Evra

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      1. daisybcfc
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 4 months ago

        areal threat is a good point

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    4. Fratboy
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      There's a chance either Smalling or Jones could offer him a rest as he's played pretty much every game this season including the CL. He's young and loves football though and trains after hours so it's not like he can't handle it.

      The fact he is playing so well, in my mind, suggests he will play every game until he has a bad performance. Smalling will rotate with Ferdinand/Evans. Jones (every United fan hopes) will rotate in midfield.

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    5. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      thanks all

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  21. Demí
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    https://twitter.com/DavidGoldWHU/status/273432333317701632

    A reprieve for Demel?

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    1. Sarnab
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      Demel will start then.. Who cares, very few have the guts to play him against utd.

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    2. OPTA FPL
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      Allardyce also revealed George McCartney faces a late fitness test – any possible absence could see Joey O’Brien move to left-back, with Guy Demel coming in on the right.

      from Team News section

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  22. Mikei
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    Transfer done but i have 2,1 in bank…any advice? Michu in, Sterling out? What do you think?

    Begovic

    Rafael Riise Garrido

    Fellaini Bale Mata Sterling

    RvP Berbatov Suarez

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  23. threeputt
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    tevez or fletcher most points this week ?

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  24. COMH
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    How do I look?

    Begovic

    Rafael Cameron Cuellar

    Bale Mata Fellaini Michu Puncheon

    RVP Tevez(c)

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    1. bdwhite91
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      Good to go

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  25. GoonerByron
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    If Enrique is going to continue to play on the left of a front 3, surely he is essential?

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    1. Kostja
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      I think everyone agrees

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  26. OPTA FPL
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    Awesome news for Enrique 😀 (Rodgers doesnt think as Berbily does 😉 )
    Cannt wait to get him in for Baines, as soon as possible, nice differential for me to catch the leader

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    1. daisybcfc
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      if he gets anything tomorrow night he wont be a differential for long.

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      1. OPTA FPL
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 4 months ago

        hope he wont then

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    2. The Chosen One...
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      if Enrique stays there perminately he will soon be part of the template and a non-differential

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      1. OPTA FPL
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 4 months ago

        He reflected: "I think he's been outstanding and it's a great credit to him. He and I spoke earlier on in the season about trying to develop and improve his game.

        "It's an interesting one because he's a real threat going forward with his pace and his power. You could see in the last three games how determined he is to get a goal.

        "But you also see his defensive qualities because he's tracking back. He's been a real plus for us and it's great to see because he's worked very hard.

        "It hasn't been easy for him but I think you've seen his commitment. How he's been working every day, you're seeing that now on the field.

        "I'm delighted for him because he's good guy and he wants to do well for this club.

        "Jose played in that position early on in his career but since he's come to this country he's played more as a full-back.

        "You can see he's got the qualities to play the role - he is an offensive player who has got great pace and power, can take people on and he's a real threat when he gets into the final third.

        "He's comfortable in the position, which is important, and it gives us that great thrust at the top end of the field."

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    3. Billy Gilmore
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      I heard that 😉

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  27. Mainevent
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    what you guys think here? only 3 starters are away.

    Begovic, (maccarthy)

    Rafael, Clyne, Garrido, (Demel, Hughes)

    Bale(v), Silva, Cazorla, Fellaini (Noble)

    RVP(c), Crouch, Fletcher

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  28. Sulk
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    hey guys, its been a while! who shall i start, sterling or shorey? im thinking shorey....

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  29. Candidate
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    Giroud out

    Tevez or Torres in?

    Opinions?

    Already have Suarez and RVP, not sold on Fletcher

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    1. Sulk
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      tevez for long term, especially as theyre out europe

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    2. TeamSteam
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      So Giroud has one game off and youre getting rid? Arsenal have great fixtures, and Torres is a must-not-have for the season.

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    3. Miro
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      Why Giroud out ? Arsenal´s fixtures can´t get any easier after everton..

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  30. Bonkers
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    Can anyone please help me with this? I want to cash in on one of the 3 Soton mids as they are going all guns blazing since the past 2 GWs but am quite not sure which one.

    Among Lallana, Ramirez and Puncheon which one is nailed on/ expected to last the full 90/ is in top form/ plays in the hole or supporting to the striker.

    I don't really follow the games so have no clue about their playing style or formation.

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    1. Mainevent
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      Lalla

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