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30 November 2012 1017 comments
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David Moyes will give Leighton Baines “every chance” of making the trip to City after suffering a hamstring twinge in the 1-1 with Arsenal in midweek. Antonio Valencia remains sidelined for United ahead of their trip to Reading, Nani is ruled out for another month, though Nemanja Vidic could return for the midweek Champions League clash with Cluj.

Arsene Wenger will be without Laurent Koscielny, while Bacary Sagna is a major doubt head of the Swans’ visit. Theo Walcott’s ankle knock will be assessed although we expect him to figure – the winger was pictured training earlier today. Michael Laudrup’s side have been dealt a blow of their own, with the in-form Pablo Hernandez set to miss out with a muscle injury which could keep him sidelined for a number of weeks.

Andy Carroll is nursing a knee knock ahead of the early kick-off with Chelsea, who will turn up at Upton Park without John Terry, Frank Lampard and Daniel Sturridge.

Kieran Richardson will return for Fulham – Bryan Ruiz and Alex Kacaniklic remain on the sidelines but are expected to return to training next week. Tony Pulis remains hopeful that Peter Crouch will be able to play in the midlands derby with West Brom – the forward is seeing a specialist after losing a few of his teeth in the midweek win over Newcastle.

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. TheKingThierry
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    WATCHLISTED :
    Torres scored a bicycle kick in training today. Definitely a sign. http://t.co/HFeYBEJc

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

      Of what?

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    2. The Finnisher
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      Hes actually just slipped on a banana peel.

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

      One successful week and everyone here will be on him won't they? 😀

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

        I will!!!

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

      This is propaganda at it's worst. Not only is the photo made to flatter his talents but it reminds me of Putin and those photos they take of him wrestling bears and swimming in Siberia. Exaggerating the strengths of a dictator. In this case, it's Abramovich and his prized plaything Torres AKA worker of the month, a bit like Alexey Stakhanov

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

        Steady on SU, it's a Twitter picture of Torres mucking about in training, not exactly being plastered all over the streets and walls 😀

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

          Just messing about Somalion 😉 Though, Chelsea FC is ruled by a Russian dictator after all! 🙂

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

    Million dollar question:

    Do I need Suarez?

    Captaincy perhaps makes him too risky to go without.

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    1. In Tommy We Trust
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      I'm going without. The excuses are he's too expensive now and he's a yellow away from a ban. I'm scared of him this weekend though 🙁

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

        Ditto on all accounts.

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      2. The Finnisher
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 4 months ago

        Hes expensive in comparison to what he was but hes on 10 goals, 3 assists already. Thats 12M-esque returns. If it had been RVP or Aguero doing that for 10.5 everyone would say he is a must have.

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        1. In Tommy We Trust
          • 15 Years
          13 years, 4 months ago

          But it's relative to 9.5mil. I have to make my money work in other places to counter Suarez

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    2. Captain Shirokov
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      No.

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    3. Doolittle
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      You don't NEED any player on this game, but I'd certainly much rather have him than not.

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      1. ★FC Borecelona★
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 4 months ago

        +1

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

      Okay, thanks chaps. Would mean losing Ba and then one of Mata and Baines to raise funds. No hits involved.

      Good reminder re the yellow though I doubt it will come to fruition any time soon.

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

      I have been thinking the same. But I have Sterling and Enrique so can't justify getting another Liverpool player.

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      1. Twinkle toes
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 4 months ago

        Same boat as you, dont like having 3 from same team especially Lierpool but scaredd he is going to hurt me especially since a lot of rivals own him

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    6. Golden Oldies
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      Don't have him either...will be praying for a blank and a yellow....

      this weekend will shake up a lot of things if either RVP/Suarez scores big and the other does not....

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    7. Jonah
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      My plan is to wait for him to get his bookings, while currently making transfers that are good transfers but also prepare a route for him.

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

    Berbatov > Giroud ?

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

      I'd want both so I wouldn't use a FT on it.

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

        my feeling is that berba's influence is seriously limited with ruiz and kacanaklic out. plus, i feel giroud could score higher than berba in the next few. But obviously I posted to get another perspective as to why I shouldn't

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

          Yes u nailed it!!!!

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        2. The Finnisher
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 4 months ago

          They return to training next week and he has TOT NEW qpr liv SOT SWA wba WIG up until WC. Keep him.

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    2. The Finnisher
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      No!

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    3. SC not pearls before swine
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      I don't think so. Berbs fixtures are great over the next couple of weeks.

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

        This. He's had a couple of tricky away games and failed to scores. Pointless getting rid now with easier games at home coming up.

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  4. In Tommy We Trust
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    It would be typical for Baines to make the Citeh game and get a peno or for Everton to keep a cleanie. Their record against Citeh is good. Here's hoping anyway 😀

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

      That would be wonderful. Fancy us to get something this weekend actually, or at least make a really good game of it. As you say, our record against City is excellent.

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

        I recall his snow haul vividly.

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  5. SaintMatt
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    Giroud > Suarez even though I brought Giroud for this good run of fixtures?!

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  6. Captain Shirokov
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    Looks like I'll be getting Enrique instead of Evans after all. *sigh* 😕

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    1. AK ⭐
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      Seems like you've just logged on CS. Some here, are reporting that Enrique might get back to LB this week.

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

      the vidic news?

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      1. Captain Shirokov
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 4 months ago

        Unfortunately.

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  7. SuperOsçarBaby
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    Zoltan Gera fit for West Brom ahead of Stoke match - Premier League - Football - The Independent http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/zoltan-gera-fit-for-west-brom-ahead-of-stoke-match-8372182.html … via @Independent

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

    Considering Mertsacker for Baines this week, then if all goes to plan Malony to Fellaini.
    Only problem is I have the exact amount of money to make this move.

    Anyone think Fellaini’s price will go up & Malony’s price drop even more after this game week?

    or Should I go for a cheaper defender just to ensure I can afford Fellaini?

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    1. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      You should get away with it.

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  9. Jimjam
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    Begovic
    Rafael - Enrique - Cuellar
    Bale - Cazorla - Fellaini - Morrison
    RVP(vc) - Suarez(c) - Berbatov

    Bench: Foster - Puncheon - Wilkinson - Gorkss

    Good to go?

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    1. Make United Great Again
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      ohhhhh yes, looks good to me.

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  10. teddy.
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    4 point hit done:

    Szczesny
    Rafael Cuellar Nelsen
    Bale Fellaini Michu Walcott
    RVP(c) Ba(v) Tevez

    Gazzaniga Cameron Noble Gorkss

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

      The word 'Gazzinga' bought me here. Nice midfield.

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

        It's the 4 Z keeper combo: Szczesny + Gazzaniga!

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

          Love it.

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  11. WalterWhite
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    Who to play??

    McAuley or Cuellar
    Jussi or Bego

    Stick with the home teams ??

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

      Yep, for me it's Jussi and McA

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  12. Colonel Shoe 肝池
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    so if baines were fit and playing.......would you play him this gw?

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

      you have to

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    2. In Tommy We Trust
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      Never bench.......

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      1. QPR expects... glory!
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 4 months ago

        I listened to you midweek when I had every intention of starting Fontes instead 🙁

        I'll solve the temptation by selling Baines and playing his replacement Mertesacker

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        1. In Tommy We Trust
          • 15 Years
          13 years, 4 months ago

          ??

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    3. Gazza2000
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      If I'm keeping him, I will..

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

      If I still owned him I'd play him

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  13. Andy1
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    Begovic tremmel
    Cole baines cuellar garrido clyne
    Mata bale pienaar michu noble
    Rvp tevez pog

    Was thinking either

    A. Baines –> Enrique
    B. pienaar –> sterling
    C. Both

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  14. Optimus.
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    jussi
    enrique nastasic cuellar
    bale michu cazorla fellaini
    rvp suarez ba

    bego puncheon hughes shorey

    0.3 in bank 2 FTs used....ba to fletcher next gw

    good to go?

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    1. A.T
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      Arse. Sorry I'm still fuming!

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

        😉

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    2. AK ⭐
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      Looks good.

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    3. ★FC Borecelona★
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      All set

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

      cheers folks

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    5. Corrigan
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      you certain on Nas long term?

      You're in for a solid week, particularly if the oops come good.

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

        hes worth it at the minute if he loses his spot easy downgrade to gibbs/mert..but no reason for him to be dropped with 5 CSs in 6

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  15. Henry Hill
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    Hi lads,have 0.8 to improve my diabolical team. Which of these transfers do people think is the best:
    A) Foster -> Szczesny
    B) Baines -> Enrique
    C) Fabio -> Wisdom

    Foster Federici
    Cameron Baines Fabio Cuellar Hughes
    Taarabt Cazorla Bale Ramirez Maloney
    RVP Ba Fletcher

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    1. the axolotl
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      probably b of those

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  16. exammy
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    Baines > Enrique /Nastasic
    Pienaar > Walcott/Bale/Carz

    Please choose my transfers 🙂

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

      2 free

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      1. Andy1
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 4 months ago

        Bale

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    2. Doolittle
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      Out of those, Baines -> Enrique, Pienaar -> Bale.

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

    I'd feel a lot more comfortable once Berba is in my team. I can't wait til the DGW is out of the way...

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    1. The Finnisher
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      Did Berbatov > Tevez for Chelsea and Wigan 😆
      Will come crawling back next week.

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    2. Soccaholic
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      I'm waiting for the DGW to be over so i can do Fletcher-->Giroud!

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

      To think I've paid only .5-1 extra for a quality, non-punt third striker that you'll keep patient with long term...

      Good FPL business in my eyes.

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  18. Timmy Cahill Rules
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    if lucas is back

    gerrad further up the pitch any value ?

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

      Wait and see

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      1. Timmy Cahill Rules
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 4 months ago

        considering he has been so deep and in bad form

        2 goals and 4 assists isnt a bad return so far

        may take a punt on him

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  19. In Tommy We Trust
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    Scoutify 😀

    Jaaskelainen
    Ridgewell / Cuellar / Baines
    Morrison / Bale / Silva / Sessegnon
    Berbatov / Van Persie (c) / Giroud (vc)

    Begovic / Lallana / Cameron / Gorkss

    Its going to be a nervous weekend 🙁

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    1. Royal5
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      Sessegnon over Lallana? :-S

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      1. In Tommy We Trust
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 4 months ago

        That's the one decision really. Would you go Lallana?

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

          I wouldnt go Morrison either!

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          1. In Tommy We Trust
            • 15 Years
            13 years, 4 months ago

            Morrison at home to Stoke?

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        2. Royal5
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 4 months ago

          I've not watched Southampton lately, but heard they are playing very attacking and Lallana very involved. And I have watched Sunderland, and they are not looking good at all.. But you never know with Sessegnon though.

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          1. In Tommy We Trust
            • 15 Years
            13 years, 4 months ago

            I'm living in the hope MON can sort them out before the double.

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          2. Royal5
            • 14 Years
            13 years, 4 months ago

            And Norwich have a pretty good defense these days. Not lost in 6 games.

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    2. AK ⭐
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      I like it Tommy. I feel like pulling my hair out with my team.

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      1. In Tommy We Trust
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers AK. Have you considered lowering Mata to upgrade your defence?

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        1. AK ⭐
          • 13 Years
          13 years, 4 months ago

          I'm a fan Tommy, it certainly is the only transfer that I can think of, but I think he'll only come back to haunt me, though he's definitely going out next week, and straight in after the blank, but just can't gather myself to get rid of him this week, with Fellaini having a strong City defene.

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          1. In Tommy We Trust
            • 15 Years
            13 years, 4 months ago

            The joy of supporting a championship side 😀

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            1. AK ⭐
              • 13 Years
              13 years, 4 months ago

              And btw Tommy, I might have played Lallana over Ses, though I know, he's a new player in your team, so keep hoping. 😉

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

      im going with jussi over bego myself i think..i think id rather play lallana myself but what would i know

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

      Not as nervous as me:

      Begovic
      Johnson - Rafael - Nelsen
      Walcott (c) - Bale - Sterling - Fellaini
      Van Persie (vc) - Aguero - Fletcher

      Foster - Puncheon - Boyce - Davies - 1.7m

      (scoutify)

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      1. In Tommy We Trust
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 4 months ago

        Walcott (c). Good luck 😀

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  20. Brookins
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    Only have 1 defender playing at home this weekend so got a tough call to make.

    Currently have Caulker - Clark - Enrique
    (ful) (qpr)

    Leaving me with Cuellar (nor) and Gorkss (MUN) on the bench.

    Anyone got any advice on whether this is the best way to go?

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  21. puzzydee
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    Evening all.
    How does this team look for this weekend.

    Guzan
    Mertesacker,Ivanovic, Enrique (Clark, Demel)
    Walcott,Mata, Michu, Fellaini , (Sterling)
    Suarez, RVP, Berbatov.

    Should I start Sterling and bench Fellaini or Michu possibly?

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  22. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    rumours being spread by non-enrique owners. Similar to rvp rumuours before west ham game where he would "definately be rested"

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    1. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      Lol! You are the biggest scare monger on this site! 🙄

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  23. Henry Hill
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    Very interesting analysis of this weeks Moneyball candidate

    http://www.football365.com/f365-features/8289941/The-Stats-Say-Harry-Should-Use-Taarabt

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  24. Hazardous
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    FLETCHER TO SCORE THIS WEEK?

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    1. Captain Shirokov
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      I DON'T KNOW. WHY ARE YOU SHOUTING?

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

        BECAUSE THE MUSIC IS A BIT TOO LOUD IN HERE AND YOU GUYS INSISTED ON SITTING NEXT TO THE SPEAKERS.

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

          😀

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      2. Soccaholic
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 4 months ago

        BECAUSE THE NEWS OF ENRIQUE BEING SHIFTED BACK TO LB IS CRAAAAYYYYZYY!

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  25. Warrior FC
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    Who should I start -- Morrison (home against Stoke) or Michu (away at Arsenal)?

    Thanks!

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  26. Colonel Shoe 肝池
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    anyone getting fletch in next week....just for the dgw?

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

      ill do ba to fletcher

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  27. Home Run Baker
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    RMT because I can:

    Jaask
    Enrique, Rafael, Simpson
    Mata, Fellaini, Michu, Sterling
    RVP (vc), Suarez (c), Berbatov

    Begovic - Morriosn, Clyne, Davies

    Thx.

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

      Terrible with little to any redeeming qualities.

      Cheers!

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    2. Make United Great Again
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      I see you're benching Morrison and playing Suarez.
      I'm in a dilemma between the two 🙁

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      1. Home Run Baker
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 4 months ago

        Helpful comment - thanks. 😉

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  28. Tibbs
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    Dilemma lads,

    Bench one

    Fletcher | Fellani | Sterling

    Have Fletcher atm getting splinters in the bum,but should it be Fellani on the bench??

    Anyone got an insight?The odds say bench Fellani but any advice?

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    1. lazybones18
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      i would bench fletcher

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  29. Simon March
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    Play Mata (whm) or Michu (ars)?

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    1. Gazza2000
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      Mata

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    2. lazybones18
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      mata

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

      Mata

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

      ....Michu.

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  30. TheBabyfacedAssassin
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    do you guys play jaask or bego? what is the odds saying, any one?

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

      I'm playing Jussi for save points, and the chance of a CS now Benitez has worked his magic.

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