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15 December 2012 4001 comments
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A programme of six Premier League matches begins at St James’ Park where Newcastle host champions Man City in the early kick-off. Five three o’clock matches follow, with United’s home clash with Sunderland and Liverpool’s encounter with Villa the headline acts for Fantasy managers, as Robin Van Persie, Wayne Rooney and Luis Suarez take up the armband for the majority. Our Dugout Discussion chatroom is now open to capture the highs and lows of the day as the action unfolds.

The team news from the North East finds Hatem Ben Arfa missing out for the Magpies through injury – James Perch replaces the Frenchman in a move that looks to shore up the Newcastle midfield, with Jonas Gutierrez shifting forward as part of a 4-3-3. As for City, they are without skipper Vincent Kompany as expected, with Kolo Toure drafted in to replace him. Mario Balotelli is also discarded, with Carlos Tevez earning a start, while Javi Garcia replaces the suspended Gareth Barry.

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

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  1. MountainBeach
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    no rafael, not even on the bench 🙁

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    1. bbewekim
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      Typical as I was already struggling to play 11.

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  2. Buck The Trent
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    City vs Reading next week.

    Tevez, Aguero or Silva?

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    1. Dealbert
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      or --> and

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      1. Buck The Trent
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 3 months ago

        only can afford one

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        1. Dealbert
          • 13 Years
          13 years, 3 months ago

          I would go for Silva (if long term) or maybe Aguero (if a one week punt)

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    2. Gimli son of Gloin
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      Might get in Aguero for Suarez.. not sure

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  3. Ole Gunnar Kush
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    Chances of Gorkss starting on Monday??

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    1. Viper
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      1%

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    2. Mark
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 19 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      Pretty good I'd say - shambles at Sunderland and McDermott may look to make changes. Getting a tad desperate.

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      1. Ole Gunnar Kush
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 3 months ago

        Got my thumbs crossed

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    3. Buck The Trent
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      possible. Morrison is injured. If not wrong, Gorkss was recalled to the bench vs sun

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

    OMG Sterling Starts! 😀

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  5. the Penman
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    Apparently Rafael's wife went into labour this morning

    *tumbleweed*

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    1. Live4pool
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      that baby is getting a baby?

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    2. FPLCEO
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      Twins?

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  6. Fishy
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    so i guess the bib theory doesnt work, rooney and sterling...

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

      the trick here could have been that the pictures were taken early in the week.

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    2. Alan The Llama
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      I'm looking forward to next week, canteen theory.

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    3. Somalion
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      Where's TorresMagic, he was dead certain Sterling wouldn't start because of bib theory if I remember correctly. Would like to give him some abuse 😀

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      1. The Bandit
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 3 months ago

        To be fair, it's always been right before...

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        1. Epic Fail
          • 15 Years
          13 years, 3 months ago

          Coincidence.

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        2. Fishy
          • 16 Years
          13 years, 3 months ago

          id wish i would of saved my transfer

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        3. Somalion
          • 16 Years
          13 years, 3 months ago

          Absolute nonsense to think that Sterling wouldn't start based on what colour bib he's wearing imo, as I said in training they can swap bibs to even it up sometimes. But, as you said, it hasn't been a particularly bad indicator this season.

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

      For Liverpool, 'bib theory' only works on the Friday before a league game and Wednesday before a Europa League tie.

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  7. Red Devil Swede
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    Had Aguero not been so wasteful he would've had a hat trick today, and Silva at least 2 assists more. Sigh.

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  8. Evs
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    • 16 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    Quote of the day in the rugby (ospreys v Toulouse)

    'Dan Biggar..... Back skuttles Medard' 😯 !

    That gotta hurt.

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  9. Dr Dream
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    Interesting game ...As posted after the last Newcastle game Coloccini is spending a lot of time in the opposition box...this time with an assist...mmmm...Dunno what anybody else thinks, and i know they won 3-1, but City are a mess as a team, no plan whatsoever just old fashioned our eleven players are better than yours...not impressed really...

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  10. Waldaz
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    Enrique AND Rafael out? Hughes and Cuellar ahoy. *vomits*

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    1. @ImpressiveTackl
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      I might be better off having no one to come in for them.

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    2. Brutus619
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      I've got Davies and Cuellar coming in :/

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  11. Fishy
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    for those who watched the game is silva worth keeping, or are there better city players to get fpl wise

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    1. FPLCEO
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      Yes worth keeping. Threatened throughout........he will suffer a little if Nasri is fully crooked though as their link play together was immense

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  12. Manani
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    hughes or cuellar out?
    other defenders are enrique shorey demel

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  13. applebonkers
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    • 16 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    rafael getting a delayed punishment by fergie? was needed against man city, not as much today

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    1. OPTA FPL
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      he just had a baby

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      1. Licky
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 3 months ago

        I didn't even notice he was pregnant.

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

      needed rest 15 consecutive starts as noted by granny

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      1. MJ6987
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 3 months ago

        Strange not even on the bench though.

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

          Usually when fergie rests players than they are not even in the squad unless they are goalscorers like RVP or Roo. No point in practicing or warming up if you need to be resting instead. There is also some talk of his wife having a baby so it could be that- but I have seen no sources for that.

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    3. Red Devil Swede
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      Just rested for busy schedule ahead

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    4. Back on the horse
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      yeah. a wake up call for the awful half the other week. SAF prob didnt want to appear reactionary to that

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  14. michaelington
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    Stupid to go without City cover next week?

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

      very much I think. Unless the main guys are rested, which is not impossible

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    2. Feanor
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      Not that stupid, the points get spread around a lot.

      Glad I have Silva, though.

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  15. Nopli
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    ThankGod i ignored the Bib Theory 🙂

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    1. COMH
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      The Bib Bang Theory. It certainly blew up in people's faces.

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  16. Live4pool
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    silva has had 8 (!!) key passes according to whoscored

    does those key passes influence the PPI?

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    1. Samwise the Brave
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      so frusrating, could had a least 3 assists

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  17. Chris_Fàbregas #DOOS…
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    Sterling on my bench, yet Rafael is in my defence. Not bad, I hope Sterling pulls something out of the bag and Rafael doesn't see any minutes! Is Rafael on United's bench? I haven't had time to look at the team sheets or watch any of the games today, busy busy busy!!

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    1. Drogba "Unstoppable, U…
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      he's not on the bench either....

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      1. Chris_Fàbregas #DOOS…
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 3 months ago

        Is he not? Damn, I must've read something wrong. Oh well. Thanks for letting me know 🙂

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        1. Chris_Fàbregas #DOOS…
          • 16 Years
          13 years, 3 months ago

          Oh sorry, you meant Rafael.. Christ I'm not with it today. Too much booze last night!

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  18. COMH
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    The only teams to beat Stoke at the Britannia this year are Swindon and Valencia. Haha what a stat!

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

    C'mon Rooney!!!

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  20. faux_C
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    Stupid bib theory. Took Sterling out, fearing the 10 minute sub appearance, and put Riise in. Feel I'm going to regret that now.

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  21. MJ6987
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    Good luck Pratik...another tough match in store for us

    Me: Cameron, Nelsen, Fellaini, Defoe
    You: Sagna, Demel, Dempsey, Berba

    (Assuming Bale doesn't play, otherwise its also Bale (me) v Sterling (you)

    Could go either way.

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    1. Pratik
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      Really tight.

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  22. Drip Doctor
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    Debating whether it's even worth keeping Silva for Reading.

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    1. Lateriser 12
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      Carrick and Cleverly. Lol

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      1. Drip Doctor
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 3 months ago

        Huh?

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    2. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      Really? This is your biggest transfer need? To get rid of Silva before the plays the worst team in the league at home?

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

      did you hit your head? 😀

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      1. Drip Doctor
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 3 months ago

        Bale (H) Stoke
        Mata (H) Villa

        Both offer greater threat.

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        1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 3 months ago

          But it's Reading...

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

          Bale vs one of the best defenses in the league Mata after a long trip(possible rotation) vs a in form defensive Villa side. But yeah I see your point if you have to get rid of one of them. I have a simpler choice or Young or Cazorla out.

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

            And Silva vs the worst defense in the league and in my personal opinion has more potential long term than either Mata and Bale(many might disagree), mainly due to how much better City is than Chels or Tott.

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            1. Drip Doctor
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 15 Years
              13 years, 3 months ago

              You think? I'll keep for Reading but he is gone after that. I much prefer Mata and Bale this season. Silva seems to be playing a different role to last season.

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    4. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      No brainer

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    5. Manani
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      keep, he would easily have 6 assist today, apparently.
      but again, I really want mata, so I might get rid.

      one thing for sure though, silva will bite back if u let him go

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    6. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      Wait until the form figures come up on the tables. But I think you may be wise.

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    7. Bad Seed
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      what's your beef? he got you 6 points today. and reading at home next week.

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    8. Royal5
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      Eh....?

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  23. r0nh
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    In my opinion, the person that started this Bib Theory crap about Sterling being rested, should be banned from this site.

    I didnt transfer him out, but im sure there are people on here that did, soley because of these lies.

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    1. Somalion
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      I somewhat agree but that said a lot of us try convincing others to follow stupid hunches and punts.

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    2. Caine & Co.
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      Bla bla bla rohn

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  24. Manani
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    well the manager can decide that he wasn't going to start sterling, but after some more thoughts after teh training game, he figured he is the best choice. it is not like the bib game was played just before the match.

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    1. Paul Psychic Octopus
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      maybe Enrique not passing a late fitness test altered things. Had he been fit, he could have played LB and Downing LW

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    2. King Eric, in America
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      Don't defend the bib theory. It's stupid and wrong.

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    3. Billy Ketsu
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      Down with the running dogs of Bibism ! Expel the Bibists !

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    4. 1966 was a great year for E…
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      I thought it was the team that played together on the Friday session that counted. I don't remember seeing the team out on a Thursday before.

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      1. Demí
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 3 months ago

        This is true. Reason i never posted it, normally always on Friday. There was a Sterling rest rumour as early as Wednesday on here by "supersonic". It was always going to be dodgy, given Enrique was having a late fitness test therefore lineup couldn't fully confirmed

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        1. Demí
          • 15 Years
          13 years, 3 months ago

          *be fully

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  25. Billy Ketsu
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    C'mon QPR !

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  26. MJ6987
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    If, as is being suggested Rafael is just being rested, then at least us owners should be able to relax for the rest of the Xmas period. Every cloud...

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    1. Captain Shirokov
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      God, I hope you're right.

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    2. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      Nah just sell him for Nastasic...Man Utd defence is rubbish!

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      1. MJ6987
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 3 months ago

        Vidic will be back next game.

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        1. The Cake is a Lie
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 3 months ago

          Didn't Mr Punch say he'd be playing some part in this game?

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

      Or Granville's gone and got him injured 😐

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  27. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    With this United defense, I feel better starting Fletcher over Sterling. He may just nick one.

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  28. john25
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    PLEASE HELP!

    Is Nelsen starting????

    Thanks! 🙂

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    1. Drogba "Unstoppable, U…
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      yes i think

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    2. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      Yes.

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  29. Live4pool
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    do key passes influence the PPI?

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    1. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      Ask the Bap Chap. Though, I doubt he will reveal the secret formula.

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    2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      Yes. But not by much.

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  30. MJ6987
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    Fancy Cuellar to nick a goal from a set piece today...

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    1. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      *Fletcher

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    2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      You are late ... 😉

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