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The Big Numbers – Gameweek 22

West Brom’s Romelu Lukaku heads up our ICT Index rankings after a weekend of football, with Wigan’s Franco Di Santo an unlikely name to keep Robin Van Persie company in our top three. Our members can investigate these standings in full, digesting all the data from the weekend’s action. Big Numbers makes a return to pick out our take on the key statistics on show, together with an array of trends that have emerged over the past four Gameweeks…

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

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  1. 808Shadow
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    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    What do you guys think about South Hampton's second game against chelsea coming up? I'm afraid after getting a clean sheet clyne might lose some of those points in the dgw. Anyone else?

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    1. Salah’s Sonnet
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      if he loses points he loses points, not much we can do about that lol.

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    2. Big_Andy_GAWA
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Is that somewhere in the U.S., or something ?! ;o)

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      1. 808Shadow
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        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        of course!

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    3. Jairzinho
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      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      probably won't lose points. wouldn't be surprised if he got 0 or 1. to lose points, southampton would need to concede 6 (or concede 4, with a yellow card). plus you have mata captain and ba.

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      1. 808Shadow
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        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        yeah i think ill end up breaking 100 i just hate to think he might go down individually

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    4. Captain Berbarossa - arrrrr…
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Don't think he'll get negative returns in Chelsea game. Might be 1 pointer or 0 at worst. You never know, he may get a cheeky assist or goal.

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      1. 808Shadow
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        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        haha that would be nice

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  2. Captain Shirokov
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    11 years, 3 months ago

    Any house/electro music fans on here?

    My friend made a mix recently, I'll link it up if anyone wants a listen. It's actually quite good.

    https://soundcloud.com/podgemk/best-of-2012-mix-08-01-13

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    1. Big_Andy_GAWA
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      I used to be a big house/trance/prog fan. Will check it 🙂

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      1. Captain Shirokov
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Good. 🙂

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    2. Yossi
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Will have a listen CS, looks good from the tracklist :)....

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      1. Captain Shirokov
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Nice one Yossi.

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    3. Optimus.
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      11 years, 3 months ago

      i like

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      1. Captain Shirokov
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Good stuff. 😀

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    4. Matt
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      11 years, 3 months ago

      This is pretty poppin' 😉 haha good stuff

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      1. Captain Shirokov
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        My friend'll love the feedback, thank lads. 😀

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    1. the axolotl
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      11 years, 3 months ago

      🙂 you'll smash it!

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    2. Birthday Sess
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      11 years, 3 months ago

      Thanks. I'm tempted to go Trotta (c) though.

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  4. chuckberry04
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    11 years, 3 months ago

    Who is the best choice for next gameweek? Lukaku (Aston Villa) or Sturridge (Norwich).

    Also, I want to bring in Sturridge after next gameweek, or after his more difficult fixtures, but Sturridge is likely to rise, so Lukaku should rise 2 times if I don't wanna downgrade someone else..

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    1. 808Shadow
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      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      suarez has a knack for scoring against norwich. So I would rather have sturridge because now he is either going to share some goals with suarez or get some assists

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    2. Ginkapo FPL
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      11 years, 3 months ago

      If you havent got your WC then I wouldnt get Lukaku, he is a ridiculously short term punt.

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      1. chuckberry04
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        11 years, 3 months ago

        This is a tough decision.. I'm expecting Lukaku to do good against Villa + I could profit from his price rises, especially if he scores against Villa. Next game is against Everton so he could score again. Norwich on the other hand is a tough nutt to crack on occassions and after this game Liverpool faces 2 hard fixtures..

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    3. tw
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      11 years, 3 months ago

      pod?

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      1. chuckberry04
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        11 years, 3 months ago

        No chance, I'm not expecting much from Arsenal this gameweek. Their match against Chelsea could make it a regular gameweek for them already + it interferes with the rest of my plan.

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  5. EAGLES (0 Chelsea players)
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Berb to Lukaku?

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    1. Yossi
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      11 years, 3 months ago

      If you have no other more pressing transfers, i.e double gameweek ones, it looks good..

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  6. JK - Cønt ⭐
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    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Peno yes, red card no, I'm sorry

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    1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
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      11 years, 3 months ago

      I thought the same but both his feet are off the floor. It wasn't really dangerous but as soon as both feet leave the floor you are always running the risk

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      1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        I think this video illustrates it really well.

        First replay it looks like one of the best tackles i've ever seen. Second replay it looks a little clumsy. And on the third replay i can see why the ref could give a red (lets be honest he was probably quite happy to even it up to 10 vs 10)

        http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOlOh55UgA4

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      2. the axolotl
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Vincent Kompany ‏@VincentKompany
        About the tackle: If the ball is overrun by the opponent and a 50/50 challenge occurs, collision is inevitable. pic.twitter.com/iOQTIY5J

        not sure it merited a red, but he didn't need to make the challenge

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    2. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      lol i've just realised you are probably talking about koscielny 😀 😀

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  7. Federico
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Moving on to GW23, which option do you like best?

    A) Azpil -> Demel, Berba -> Tevez (-4)
    B) Azpil -> Reid, Berba -> Dzeko (-4)
    C) Berba -> Dzeko

    Already have: Jaask, O'Brien, Sagna, Cazorla and Walcott.

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  8. Delusions of Mediocrity
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    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    I benched Sturridge this week and went for Berbatov against Wigan (facepalm)

    I know he only came off the bench and not supposedly fully match fit but he has got to be worth a punt for Sturridge against Norwich at home?

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    1. 808Shadow
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      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      I think so

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  9. Kostja
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    11 years, 3 months ago

    Red was harsh

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    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
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      11 years, 3 months ago

      +1, he wasn't last man

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      1. Sulk
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        11 years, 3 months ago

        Yeah, should have been a penalty to arsenal really, what was the ref thinking

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  10. JK - Cønt ⭐
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    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Tevez, ditched by the thousand in the last week. Pops up with 2 assists 😆

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    1. the axolotl
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      he's an efficient little goblin, no doubt about it. been doing it for quite a number of years now

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    2. Captain Berbarossa - arrrrr…
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      The man is FPL gold when he plays. Very tempted to get him while Kun is still out.

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  11. Yossi
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    11 years, 3 months ago

    Those Bale and Fellaini baps are the best kind- unexpected:D!

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    1. tw
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      😀 i know!

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    2. 808Shadow
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      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      heard that!

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    3. Onana Whatsmyname
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      11 years, 3 months ago

      Very happy with that!

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  12. KakiBangku
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    I've only starting watching EPL since Ballack left Chelsea... but is it just me or Arsenal seems to be the team that is most prone to defensive blunders?

    Is it because they like to play from the back or they have uncoordinated giants as CB?

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    1. Yossi
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      If you've been watching recently, then every team will seem prone to defensive blunders! Gone are the days of Mourinho levels of defensive tightness....

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    2. Sulk
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Because they are just rubbish all over. No leadership, wenger trying to be too clever, mismash of players.

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  13. chunk
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    11 years, 3 months ago

    Right folk Arteta out injured so will it be Walcott/Pod on pens?

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    1. chunk
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      11 years, 3 months ago

      No one atall

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  14. gravless
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    11 years, 3 months ago

    Zero BAP's for Lukaku - A travesty of justice.

    Go Pats..................

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    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      was very likely, it's very rare that a player on the losing side in a 5 goal game gets BPs even one who scored 2.

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  15. Professor Abel X
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    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Evening all! Thought I would wait til a quiet time to seek advice here! Team is linked:

    I have 2 DGW players, but one is O'Brien who looks to be out, and no Arsenal. Not feeling confident in my front line with Hernandez there and Ba big rotation risks.
    So -4 on Pod & Walcott in? Would give me 3 DGW players, dunno if that's enough?
    Or wildcard?!

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    1. the axolotl
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      11 years, 3 months ago

      your -4 sounds decent.

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    2. Zat Knight Rises
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Arsenal didn't look too hot today. Seemed to lack ideas.they miss arteta dictating the pace. Pod and Walcott should be enough. Keep the wildcard id say

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      1. Onana Whatsmyname
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        11 years, 3 months ago

        ^this^

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    3. Professor Abel X
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      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Great thanks fellas. Which one of these would you drop:

      Silva (FUL)
      Mata (ARS)
      Bale (MUN)

      Gotta be Bale? Will bring him back in with WC

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      1. Onana Whatsmyname
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        11 years, 3 months ago

        Tough call but I would go Silva as Bale is more capable of big hauls. Def not Mata though.

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        1. Funkyav
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          11 years, 3 months ago

          silva

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  16. JK - Cønt ⭐
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    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    ok lads. Still in a quandry. Any thoughts on a transfer or 2 for this week. What I do may affect when I wc. Also thinking I may need to look at J.O.B out as well. Do I save or take a pre-card punt on Lukaku or Fletcher?

    Migs

    JO.B., Gibbs, Luiz

    Power 5 (Theo (c) )

    RvP, C. Cole

    Foster, Berba, Clyne, Shorey

    nowt in the bank.

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    1. Yossi
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      If its pre a wc I like a Lukaku punt though it'll most likely be short term...

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      1. JK - Cønt ⭐
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        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        it'd mean benching either C. Cole or one of Michu or Bale

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        1. Yossi
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          Hmmm, maybe just O' Brien to another WHam defender then, Demel probably, just to be sure...

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          1. JK - Cønt ⭐
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            • 12 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            It would have to be Demel, I got literally no money to play with.

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    2. Captain Berbarossa - arrrrr…
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      11 years, 3 months ago

      JOB to Demel for DGW

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  17. XP
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    11 years, 3 months ago

    Mata > Caz (free)
    or
    Vert > Sagna & Berbs > Podolski (-4)

    Replies win respect and love

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    1. Professor Abel X
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      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      The second one I think. Mata can't be droppe on current form

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      1. XP
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        otherwise I can do RVP > Podolski & Michu > Caz

        I just really want Caz for (c) ...... bah might have to go without. I know it's crazy to drop Mata or RVP

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        1. Onana Whatsmyname
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          11 years, 3 months ago

          rVP to Pod?!?!?? Sacrilege

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          1. Professor Abel X
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            • 11 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            Agreed

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    2. Onana Whatsmyname
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      11 years, 3 months ago

      Mata is gold....keep him. 2nd option looks sound.

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      1. XP
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Thanks will prob go for it .... just gutted i can't fit Caz in

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  18. Spencer
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    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Was all set to bring in Podolski.

    But who will get more minutes, Podolski or Giroud?

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    1. Sulk
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Podo

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    2. King Nil Miss ✩
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Podolski for sure, the early send off ruined the scouting...

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      1. Spencer
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        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Thanks guys

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    3. Big_Andy_GAWA
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      11 years, 3 months ago

      He has only played 56/57 mins in each of his last two games. Has put me right off getting him...

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  19. kimoo
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    11 years, 3 months ago

    sorry for repost

    hazard out > santi in
    lambert out >> lukaku in
    Bego
    Gibbs / Demel / O’brian
    Santi /Walcott/ Michu / Fellaini / Mata
    RVP / lukaku
    bench : Ba, Rafael ,Clyne

    so wt do u think ??

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    1. Onana Whatsmyname
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      11 years, 3 months ago

      Very good team for this week. o'Brien is a doubt though.

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      1. kimoo
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        thanx mate

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  20. King Nil Miss ✩
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Repost

    for next week

    Tevez or Podolski?

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    1. the axolotl
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      pod for me

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    2. Birthday Sess
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Tevez

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  21. Big_Andy_GAWA
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Ba to Lukaku worth a hit...? Can't be bothered with he and Torres sharing minutes,..

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    1. 808Shadow
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      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      maybe for one game but I wouldnt keep lukaku past next gw. can you get pod in for the dgw?

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      1. Big_Andy_GAWA
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Yeah, but he's only playing less than 60 mins a game - it is really pi$$ing me off !!

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  22. KakiBangku
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Lets do this a different way...

    --------------------------------------
    3-4-3- 3ARS 2WHM

    Mignolet

    Davies Demel Tomkins

    Mata Bale Cazorla Walcott

    RVP Ba *PODOLSKI*

    ---------------------------------------------

    3-5-2 2ARS 3WHM

    Mignolet

    Davies Demel Tomkins

    Mata Bale Cazorla Walcott *NOLAN*

    RVP Ba

    ----------------------------------------------------------

    NOW CHOSE

    please.

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    1. Big_Andy_GAWA
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Second one with Cole instead of Nolan. Pod's gametime is restricted...

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      1. Birthday Sess
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        ^This

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

      So, Nolan or Podolski?

      Podolski.

      Sheesh.

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    3. Zat Knight Rises
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Just ask, podolski or Nolan. Personally I'd go Nolan over pod. At least he will play 180.

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    4. KakiBangku
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Thanks guys... still getting 3 different answers though.. :S

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    5. Mílanista
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Pod

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  23. Matt
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Ok, so I'm looking at this team after next week, and so far it's the best I've come up with, any suggestions? http://imgur.com/CeUTv

    I kind of want Walcott, but can't find a way to fit him in. Thoughts?

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    1. Big_Andy_GAWA
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      You must have bought Michu very late!! =o|

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      1. Matt
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        yeah, didn't catch on until late, my rank would be so much better if I had realised this

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    2. 808Shadow
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      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      you could sell aguero as well as downgrade jones to someone like demel (dgw too). Then you could sell fellaini for walcott.

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      1. Matt
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        i like aguero as a sort of differential, and want desperately to keep the two strong defenders

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  24. Give The Todd Some Love
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    11 years, 3 months ago

    Cole, Nolan, Jarvis or Collison?

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    1. Optimus.
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      11 years, 3 months ago

      collison no contest

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      1. Yossi
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        +5 😉

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      2. Give The Todd Some Love
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        You may be joking, but he seems to have decent chances every match

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    2. Big_Andy_GAWA
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      11 years, 3 months ago

      I have gone Cole.

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    3. Yossi
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Ugh, probably Nolan out of the four, just cause he actually has gotten some points this season even if he is out of form... Wouldn't consider any of the other three unless you want a bit of a mad punt on J. Cole...

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      1. Give The Todd Some Love
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        I agree, none look appealing. I have Walcott, Gibbs and O'Brien, so I really want one more DGW player

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    4. Zat Knight Rises
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      11 years, 3 months ago

      Cole, Nolan might sit deeper with Coles inclusion. Assuming u mean joe and not Carlton

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      1. Give The Todd Some Love
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Think I might go for Cole then. Just need to know he will play both games really

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  25. sambyy
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    11 years, 3 months ago

    Oh god, 18 points on bench.

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    1. Nopli
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      19 here 😉

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    2. Mílanista
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      There have been much, much worse.

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  26. Arsenal USA FC
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    hows my team

    szczney bunn

    zabaleta evra gibbs davies harte

    bale michu walcott mata neville

    suarez vanpersie berbatov

    What should i do

    A Berba to Lukaku
    B Bale to Fellani
    C Berba to Lukaku and Suarez to Dzeko for -4
    D Save the Transfer

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    1. Birthday Sess
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      A

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    2. Yossi
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      One of your options is getting rid of Suarez, one of the most inform players in the league, with NOR up next, just because he blanked at Old Trafford?? All this while Phil bloody Neville languishes in one of those valuable midfield spots? Rethink the options 😉

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  27. Buck The Trent
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Just woke up (GMT+8 time zone). Suprised to see baps for bale, fell, bunny 😯 as well as a nice jump in rank too 🙂

    A great way to start Monday....

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    1. Yossi
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      As if letting us know in your username wasn't good enough, you have to come on and brag too ;)....

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    2. Mílanista
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      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      577th with those hits 😯

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      1. Optimus.
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        lol at gw10 green arrow

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        1. Mílanista
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          Unbelievable 😀

          He did it even with 11 points from Gorkss on the bench

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      2. don parcheesi
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        I've never seen a 20 point hit, let alone 2 in a season! And a green arrow after doing one of them. Inconceivable ...

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    3. Optimus.
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      your kind makes me sick.....nice sea of green 😉

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    4. Buck The Trent
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      took many hits early, but have come sober 🙂

      cheers all

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  28. TorresMagic™
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    • 14 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Elite 64 Update:

    146 entered, 64 spots, 64th spot @ 9623.

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  29. Van Dal
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    11 years, 3 months ago

    What did that ref say to lescott on motd?

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    1. the axolotl
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      told him to go over to their fans who paid 62£ a ticket

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  30. TorresMagic™
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    • 14 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Glad to see shots on target winning out for Bale with 3 baps. 🙂

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