Fixtures

Frisking the Fixtures – Gameweek 23

Our regular look at the upcoming schedules, taking in the next four to six Gameweeks, is rolled out once again. Arsenal and West Ham’s appeal is boosted by their imminent doubles and, while the likes of Swansea and City have reason to be cheerful, the bottom two are faced with a rough road to see them into the new year. With the season tickers freshly updated, let’s glance at what’s on offer…

The Strong

Swansea

Michael Laudrup’s side have three strong home games in the next six to take advantage of, as Stoke, QPR and Newcastle all roll up to the Liberty. While trips to Sunderland and West Ham could also be potentially prosperous, Swansea’s upcoming cup schedule suggests rest and rotation is likely to play a part in their manager’s thoughts; Wednesday’s FA Cup replay at Arsenal is the start of a run of games which sees them play five times in 17 days – a win at the Emirates would add another fixture to that congested schedule.

Nevertheless, this won’t dent our faith in Michu’s abilities to produce the goods, while Pablo Hernandez offers a cheaper, if far less explosive, option in the Swans’ midfield – he has scored or assisted in six of his last 10 appearances. At the back, Swansea have been particularly impressive on the road; they have conceded just two goals in their last trips, highlighting the appeal of 4.2 priced Ben Davies. Intriguingly, Angel Rangel was fielded on the right of the attacking midfield three at Everton on Saturday, though it’s likely this was a temporary measure brought on by Laudrup’s need for rotation and the ploy to shackle the Steven Pienaar/Leighton Baines combination.

Arsenal

Look beyond the upcoming double Gameweek and the fixtures continue to smile kindly on Arsene Wenger’s side. Arsenal are set for a run of four home games in the next five (che & WHM, LIV, STO, sun, AVL) suggesting that their Fantasy assets can be held for the next few Gameweeks. A home loss against City was hardly helped by Laurent Koscielny’s early dismissal and Wenger will be optimistic of recovering; his side had dropped just two points in the last five prior to City’s arrival on Sunday.

Kieran Gibbs’ attacking potential will be snapped up by plenty – the left-back’s five assists have kept the likes of Thomas Vermaelen and Bacary Sagna firmly in the shade, though Wojciech Szczesny comes in cheaper in FPL and affords an alternative option at the back. Theo Walcott is the most wanted Gunner heading into the double – the “out of position” midfielder has earned significant investment already, while Santi Cazorla offers a costlier alternative with the potential of similarly explosive returns. Lukas Podolski looks the only forward worth investing in here; although his appeal is somewhat tempered by a role on the left of the attacking midfield three, the German is next in line for spot-kicks in light of Mikel Arteta’s calf injury, according to Wenger.

West Ham

Sam Allardyce’s side will be licking their wounds after a 3-0 defeat at Sunderland but a double against QPR and Arsenal is expected to earn the Hammers plenty new Fantasy investment. With games against Fulham, Swansea and Villa also on their short-term agenda, the fixture list certainly looks kindly on the Upton Park outfit – whether they have the form to produce is another matter entirely.

With James Collins ruled out due to a calf injury and Joey O’Brien still struggling to overcome a hamstring problem, the Hammers potential for clean sheets is diminished – Jussi Jaaskelainen has save points to fall back on should his side concede, while Guy Demel’s 4.0 price tag should see more Fantasy managers snapping up his services. Kevin Nolan remains their top scorer despite netting once from Gameweek 9 onwards, while an influx of new forwards – in addition to the possible return of Andy Carroll – makes the lone striker role impossible to call, though Marouane Chamakh will miss the game with parent club Arsenal due to the conditions of his loan deal. Joe Cole has started both games since returning to the club from Liverpool and his 5.6 price tag could appeal to those intent on a mid-price punt.

Man City

Buoyed by their weekend win at the Emirates, Roberto Mancini’s side are handed a potentially prosperous schedule over the next six in their attempt to rein in United at the top of the table. City play host to Fulham this weekend and while Liverpool and Chelsea also pay visit, trips to QPR, Southampton and Villa hold plenty promise. Up top, much depends on the return of Sergio Aguero – the Argentine missed last weekend’s trip to Arsenal with a hamstring injury but had started 11 of the previous 12. If he’s fit, Aguero looks nailed-on, with Edin Dzeko and Carlos Tevez battling it out for the remaining forward slot, though Dzeko has certainly staked a claim with four goals over the last three matches. Despite supplying a pair of assists at the Emirates, Tevez continues to frustrate in front of goal with a single strike from Gameweek 13 onwards.

David Silva is the obvious option in midfield but with one goal all season, he’s struggling to replicate last season’s form, while at the back, City await the results of an appeal to overturn the red card received by Vincent Kompany on Sunday. While this is likely to promote Joleon Lescott as a short-term investment, Matija Nastasic looks more secure – he has started 12 of the last 14 and offers a mid-price appeal at 5.6, though Pablo Zabaleta comes in at 6.0 and offers far greater attacking potential than the teenage centre-half.

Also Consider

Wigan – A point at the Cottage helps steer Roberto Martinez’s men into a run of three Gameweeks that could well seem them calm their immediate relegation worries. Home encounters with Sunderland and Southampton, with a trip to Stoke in between, looks a crucial spell for the Latics. With the away trip to Stamford Bridge the only major test in the next five, Fantasy managers may be glancing at the Wigan squad, with Emmerson Boyce, Shaun Maloney and even Franco Di Santo deserving of some interest.

Sunderland – a comfortable home win over West Ham will boost the Black Cats’ confidence ahead of a strong run of fixtures as Martin O’Neill’s side begin to climb the table. Sunderland travel to Wigan and Reading in the next three and over the upcoming six, welcome Swansea, Arsenal and Fulham to Wearside. Those home games, in particular, will be earmarked for points by O’Neill – four clean sheets in the last six at the Stadium of Light highlight Simon Mignolet’s worth, while Adam Johnson has now scored or assisted in four of his last five at home, offering an attacking alternative to the likes of Stephane Sessegnon and Steven Fletcher.

Stoke – Tony Pulis’ side are afforded the chance to bounce back from the loss of their unbeaten home record against Chelsea last weekend. Three enticing home fixtures in the next six (WIG, RDG, WHM) look potentially profitable for the likes of Asmir Begovic and Ryan Shawcross, while Kenwyne Jones will be looking to continue the form that has produced attacking returns in four of his last five at the Britannia. With trips to Swansea and Fulham also on the agenda, Pulis will be desperate for a reaction after seeing his side collect just one point and concede 10 times in the previous three.

Everton – the Toffees have three enticing home fixtures in the next six (WBA, AVL, RDG) in addition to trips to Southampton and Norwich as David Moyes’ side looks to push on from their current fifth placed position. A first clean sheet since Gameweek 5 bolsters Leighton Baines’ potential of returns at both ends of the pitch, while Marouane Fellaini’s mid-price appeal continues to reap rewards. Nikica Jelavic has been afforded plenty chances in recent games and could pick up the points if he rediscovers the scoring touch that has deserted him of late.

The Weak

Southampton

Any Fantasy managers who loaded up on the Saints for the double Gameweek 22 will be wary of their next four. Nigel Adkins’ side now square up to three of the top five, with home clashes against Everton and City in addition to a trip to Old Trafford – a visit to Wigan offers the Saints some respite, however. While Rickie Lambert’s owners will be a little concerned, the 6.3 priced forward has already scored against both Manchester clubs this term, while Adkins’ side have been impressive at the back in recent matches, conceding more than a single goal in just one of their last 11 league games.

West Brom

The Baggies will be deflated after Saturday’s late collapse at the Madejski and now face three of the top five in the next six, in addition to a trip to Liverpool. Home fixtures against Villa and Sunderland offer potential of points for the in-form Romelu Lukaku but a single clean sheet in their last 12 is worrying for owners of Ben Foster and Liam Ridgewell, with defensive returns looking less promising for Steve Clarke’s side as he looks to arrest a run of three back-to-back defeats.

Fulham

It’s just two wins and a single clean sheet in the last 14 for Martin Jol’s side – a real concern as they face up to both Manchester clubs in two of the next three Gameweeks. The Cottagers also host Stoke and make their way to Sunderland and Norwich over the upcoming six; fixtures that are far from straightforward. Owners of Dimitar Berbatov and Bryan Ruiz will be worried after both dropped deeper at the weekend – the Bulgarian moved to “the hole” in order to accommodate Mladen Petric up front, while Ruiz was fielded in central midfield due to the absence of both Steve Sidwell and Momo Diarra.

Also Be Wary Of

Reading – Brian McDermott’s side showed plenty resilience to battle back and beat West Brom on Saturday but trips to Newcastle, Stoke and Everton in the next six could see them struggle. With a home game against Chelsea also thrown in, the Royals will likely be reliant on the visit of Sunderland and Wigan to boost their chances of survival – Pavel Pogrebnyak’s run of a goal in each of the last three will be firmly put to the test.

QPR – four points and back-to-back clean sheets from games against Chelsea and Spurs highlight the upturn in fortunes under Harry Redknapp but the R’s upcoming schedule continues to look decidedly dodgy. The next five Gameweeks pits them against United and City and also sees them travel to West Ham and Swansea – with two goals scored in the last five, Redknapp will likely rely on the heroics of Julio Cesar in his attempt to climb the table, though Adel Taarabt has proved something of a bonus magnet in recent games. The Moroccan has picked up nine bonus in the last six Gameweeks and with two goals and an assist also thrown in, has produced 35 FPL points over that run.

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  1. Aosni
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Current team:

    Jass - Cerny
    Clyne - Cole - Luiz - Martin R - Nelsen
    Wal - Bale - Michu - Mata - Gutherie

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    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 14 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Crap team.

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      1. Acquafresca
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        No forwards, either.

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    2. Zep
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Too top heavy...

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    3. Christina.
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      lol

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    4. Aosni
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Opps

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  2. theBoose
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    11 years, 2 months ago

    michu or walcott long-term?

    i think i know the answer but just need some clarification.

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    1. JUNITED
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Michu

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

    Zep.. congrats on both of us miraculously qualifying for Europa!! 😀

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    1. Acquafresca
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      and possibly CL! 6 spots left according to TW..

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      1. tw
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        parm and I are in the running too for those spots mind you 😉

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        1. Acquafresca
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          11 years, 2 months ago

          That leaves 2 spots for the other contestants then... 😆

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          1. tw
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 2 months ago

            😀

            aghhh i'm pulling my hair out right now. Isacki, TorresMagic, Ginkapo, etc (can't leak the whole short list mind you). not sure how i/we can only pick 6 from this list!

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            1. Acquafresca
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 2 months ago

              Like Zep said, I'll take what i get, to be honest I might have a better shot in Europa.. so put me there 😉

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              1. tw
                • 12 Years
                11 years, 2 months ago

                :D. Europa could end up being the tougher of the two, we'll have to see.

                remember if you're in CL though if you get 3rd then you've got a shot at europa

                the pros of europa is it's possible you could be drawn in a group with mark and/or granny 😀

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                1. Acquafresca
                  • 12 Years
                  11 years, 2 months ago

                  Ahh i see. Sign me up for CL then 😉 Ill get on those pressers in a jiffy.. 😀

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                  1. tw
                    • 12 Years
                    11 years, 2 months ago

                    :D.

                    best start preparing for gw 23 too as you could end up with a qualification playoff 😉

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      2. Zep
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        11 years, 2 months ago

        It would feel wrong to be a part of that prestigious event for the second year running, without actually deserving to be there...

        I would be extremely happy with a minnow team in the Europa...

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        1. tw
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          if selected you would deserve to be there! (see my comment below)

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    2. Zep
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      I seen this on the last page... 😀

      What's the story, I barely avoided relegation in my league.. 😳

      Would be brilliant to be back amongst those legendary pressers again...

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      1. Acquafresca
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Something about us being famous and getting chosen and all that 😉

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        1. Zep
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          Ah, I love the Dead Zone... 😎

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          1. tw
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 2 months ago

            😀

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      2. tw
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        the story is that we set it up so besides those that automatically qualified, we saved 21 spots (7 CL and 14 europa) that we could award to any manager of our choosing. so we picked/are picking managers based on who we think will contribute in terms of pressers and banter. also anyone who signed up as a contributor got a spot.

        you better make those legendary pressers be your legendary pressers 😉

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        1. Zep
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          11 years, 2 months ago

          I'm already preparing mine... 😉

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          1. tw
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 2 months ago

            :D.

            a presser about your bundesliga match (either this current gw or next gw) wouldn't hurt your chances either 😉

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  4. Aosni
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Current team:

    Jass – Cerny
    Clyne – Cole – Luiz – Martin R – Nelsen
    Wal – Bale – Michu – Mata – Gutherie
    Lamb - Rvp - Suarez
    1 FT

    A = Luiz + Lamb --> Sagna + Giroud - 4 pts
    B = Cole + Bale --> gibbs + Caz - 4 pts
    C = Cole --> Gibbs

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

    I have walcott and demel already....so what would you recommend?
    A: sterling + ba >> nolan + podolski
    B: sterling + luiz >> gibbs + nolan
    C: luiz + berbs >> gibbs + podolski
    D: mannone + ba >> sczenscny + podolski

    am going to WC in gw24 so these are all 1 week moves...

    my current defense is: begovic rafael demel davies (luiz cueller)....ideally i want to A, but since i dont expect either begovic or rafael/luiz to keep a clean sheet, B or D makes more sense

    thoughts?

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  6. olidooley
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    O'Brien and Noble news?.....both in my team

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    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
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      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Both fit

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      1. olidooley
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Really?....Is there a source.....still marked on FPL....

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        1. JK - Cønt ⭐
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          • 12 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          On David Gold's twitter feed. On about page 9 or 10 of this post

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  7. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Good morning everyone, what news (if any) have I missed? Injuries/transfer?

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    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      O'Brien and Noble fit for DGW

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    2. Acquafresca
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      You were asleep 😯
      -Remy and M'Vila to be announced to QPR within 24hrs
      -O'Brien and Noble fit
      -Peanuts wants to fight me 😆

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      1. tw
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        😯 😀

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

      Good Morning UnReal, how goes you today?

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      1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        not too bad thanks Zep, how about you?

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        1. Zep
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          Much better now, knowing that I might be rubbing shoulders with Europe's finest... 🙂

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          1. tw
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 2 months ago

            :D. even europa will be tough!

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

      1. Acqua has suddenly become to good for us and has grown a big head.
      2.There is a new bish on the block
      3. Zep is on love with us all.

      That's it in a (pea)nut shell.

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

        *in Lurve

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      2. Acquafresca
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Hey! Its no harm to finally feel a slight accomplishment after a shitty 17 weeks! 😉

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

        It's true, I am... 😀

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  8. Mr Smith
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Current WC squad for after the DGW:

    Begovic, Cerny
    Baines, Zabaleta, Davies, Demel, Cameron
    Mata, Puncheon, Bale, Michu, Fellaini
    Sturridge, VP, Aguero

    Not sure how excited i am with Sturridge though. Thoughts?

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    1. Joggers Nipple
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Nice team. Agree about Sturridge, doesnt do it for me either. Lambert instead and upgrade Cerny to a playing gk?

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    2. Stupendous
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Thats a thing of beauty mate.

      I'd consider Fletcher over Sturridge though until its clear as to how he will get on. Yes he's done well first two matches, but its a little uncertain.

      With Fletcher you have the ONLY striker (granted on a crap team, but they are improving), and Sunderland have remarkable fixtures here at the moment!!!

      Sturridge could get double figures easy here this weekend.

      Brilliant squad!

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      1. Mr Smith
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks, or could stick with my current Suarez & Ba but question marks remain over Ba.

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        1. Stupendous
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          I wouldn't want Suarez after Norwich, and in my case, I don't have the money for it even if I were to consider it.

          I will wait til after the Chels V Saints match to decide on Ba. Im currently 3-p5-RVP Ba

          Podolski and Tevez is what im looking at, then again, I am probably 500k below you and in need of major differentials from here on out, and am just gonna have fun with it til the end of this year.

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  9. Acquafresca
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Not sure how many here are members.. but Fellaini's stats the past 2 matches completely DESTROY the likes of Bale, Mata, Walcott, Michu..

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

      Take the hit.

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      1. Acquafresca
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        I am. Anything to worry about (stupid late injury etc.) or just do it?

        Fellaini+Harte IN for Punch+Luiz.

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

          Wait if you have the money.

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          1. Acquafresca
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 2 months ago

            Yeah, have 0.1 to spare (already rose 0.1) so will prob get before the next rise.

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    2. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Hmmm not sure, he had 2 shots against Swansea and was lucky to get baps...was his big game against Cheltenham?

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      1. Acquafresca
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        No i mean past 2 PL games. 1 assist. Lucky to have not scored/assisted more.

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        1. Acquafresca
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          Unlucky* that is.. thankfully i dodged a bullet.

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  10. theBoose
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    what are the chances of walcott rising over the next few days?

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    1. Acquafresca
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      pretty high.

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      1. theBoose
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        do i get him back in for michu then?? or do i switch him for mata, bale or fellaini?

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        1. Acquafresca
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          how about for your 5th mid?

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          1. theBoose
            • 11 Years
            11 years, 2 months ago

            marveux.. but i dont really want to get rid of rvp or saurez

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            1. Acquafresca
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 2 months ago

              True. Not sure then.. its personal preference out of those 4. Depends who you have money invested in.

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              1. theBoose
                • 11 Years
                11 years, 2 months ago

                michu out, walcott in it is then. cheers lads

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    2. ⭐ ABHISHEK - THE CURIOUS …
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      100% he will rise.

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      1. Biggerlips
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Same odds you gave on RVP being rested before he went on to pick up 16 points... 😉

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  11. Joggers Nipple
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Mornin.

    On this with my WC-

    Bego/ Fed
    Zab/ Demel/ O Brien/ Sagna/ Davies
    Bale/ Michu/ Walcott/ Mata/ Fellani
    Lambert/ RVP/ Berba

    0 cash.

    Apart frm 2 west ham defenders ( will change next week) hows it looking biiiiiiiaaaathches ( sorry too much Breaking Bad_

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    1. joshandali13
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Pretty much like everyone's team (including me) which is defensively good (defensive as in fpl tactics)

      Might wanna reconsider Berba, although when he and Ruiz got back to more advanced positions there's no worry.

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      1. Joggers Nipple
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Cheers mate. Berba is annoying me but he cheap, pens and plays all the time. Cant think of another except Fletcher that does that?

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        1. Stupendous
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          Have u seen Fletchers fixtures over Berbas? Fletcher is a lot more likely to get you pts over the next few weeks at the very least.

          Sess is who I have to figure out who to get in. P5 might go for a four plus Sess.

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    2. tahoe don
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      I like it. I'll be doing something similar but I just can't do the full 5 mids without having regrets every week when I might end up benching a quality player. What if you went with one budget midfielder and upgraded either 1 defender or 1 forward?

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      1. Joggers Nipple
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Have had that and to be honest the forwards have been pissing me off. Will bench Lambert/ Berba most weeks. Dangerous i know but need to change tactics. RVP captain 90% of games too

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  12. joshandali13
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Spent my FT, early as usual, and now contemplating for a hit:

    Begovic (Federici)
    Zabaleta, Gibbs, Demel (Davies, Clyne)
    Mata, Bale, Santi, Michu (Puncheon)
    Suarez, Ba, Lambert

    3.4m in the bank

    I'm planning to do Puncheon > Fellaini next GW, but tempted to do one of the following for a 4ph

    A. Puncheon > Fellaini
    B. Puncheon > J.Cole for DGW
    C. Ba > Podolski

    Suggestions please?

    Cheers!

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    1. ⭐ ABHISHEK - THE CURIOUS …
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      I will Do A, to be honest. 🙂

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    2. Joggers Nipple
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Puncheon to Cole for -4 then to Fellani next week?

      Even he just plays 2 games he cover the hit no?

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      1. joshandali13
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        That's the plan if I go with option B 😀

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

      A.

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    4. joshandali13
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      Ah yea, anyone on avoid-the-hit side?

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  13. ⭐ ABHISHEK - THE CURIOUS …
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Hello DeadZoners,

    What going on ?

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    1. tw
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      not much mate.

      btw did you see my email?

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      1. ⭐ ABHISHEK - THE CURIOUS …
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Just Checking Now.

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  14. tw
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    any thoughts on my benching dilemma? got demel sagna o'brien and nasty

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    1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Play 4 defenders

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      1. tw
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        and bench both lambert and marveaux!!??

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        1. Acquafresca
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          play lambert. Bench a defender.

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        2. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          Bench Marveaux for Nastasic

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          1. tw
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 2 months ago

            see my team on my post below. if i play nasty (4 defenders) then i have to bench both lambert AND marveaux

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    2. Acquafresca
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Nasty could get dropped. Id just start all 3 DGWers, or drop O'Brien if you don't think he'll play both since coming back from injury and all...

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      1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Kompany is out for 3 games...what part of that info don't you understand? Nastasic is nailed on now

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        1. AK ⭐
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          There's every chance that City's appeal would be a success. It was a clean tackle imo. Though, Nasty is nailed on imo still.

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    3. ⭐ ABHISHEK - THE CURIOUS …
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Play all DGW, trust me. 🙂

      With 1 Sub as Nastasic.

      Is O'Brien a threat to Demel ?

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

      Sagna, Nasty and O'Brien imo.

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      1. ⭐ ABHISHEK - THE CURIOUS …
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        That is also a good combination. 🙂

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      2. tw
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        thanks. it's down to demel vs nasty for me

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  15. AK ⭐
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Morning, I love DZ. 😀

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    1. ⭐ ABHISHEK - THE CURIOUS …
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      🙄 Loving It 🙄

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    2. Acquafresca
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Evening, here.

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      1. AK ⭐
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Evening Acqua, where you from?

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        1. Acquafresca
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          Canada.. gotta run, off to bed. Got class at 11am tmrw (2am here). Night!

          Hope to talk soon.

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          1. AK ⭐
            • 11 Years
            11 years, 2 months ago

            Sure, see you.

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      2. tw
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        evening here as well

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

      morning AK! me too :D. is it just me or have you not been on in a couple days?

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      1. AK ⭐
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Not been around in the DZ much, how's it going TW?

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        1. tw
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          that would explain it. it's going well. excited for the CL/Europa starting gw 24 :D. how about you?

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          1. AK ⭐
            • 11 Years
            11 years, 2 months ago

            Wish I could be in the CL/Europa, oh well, next season surely. 😀

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            1. tw
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 2 months ago

              make sure to check the post when we announce all the managers/teams. we have 21 spots to give so there's a chance you could get one

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              1. AK ⭐
                • 11 Years
                11 years, 2 months ago

                Fair enough. Thanks. 🙂

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                1. tw
                  • 12 Years
                  11 years, 2 months ago

                  ;).

                  no problem!

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    4. Zep
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Morning, I love that Grav... 😀

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      1. AK ⭐
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Well, you created it, didn't you?

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        1. Zep
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          I did... but it has a whole new identity of itself now...

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          1. AK ⭐
            • 11 Years
            11 years, 2 months ago

            Yes it is, I love the grav myself, if I didn't, there was no way I would have chosen this over Milani. 😉

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      2. tw
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        :D. me too!

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  16. Tanishq2095
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Mu current Team !
    Begovic, Gazzaniga
    Demel, Martin, Shawcross, O'Brien, Harte
    Michu, Walcott, Mata, Santa Cazorla, Fellaini
    Suarez, Van Persie, Anchibe

    How is it mates?

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    1. Acquafresca
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Looks good. Any FT or money banked?

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      1. Tanishq2095
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Used the Ft. 0.2 mn left in the bank buddy !
        After this will I shall replace cazorla with bale or hazard

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    2. ⭐ ABHISHEK - THE CURIOUS …
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Can you go Begoivc ➡ Mignolet

      And Shawcross ➡ Wilson

      It will help you in budget, also Get Fletcher or Lukaku For Ancibe.

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      1. tahoe don
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        I like the Lukaku suggestion

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        1. Tanishq2095
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          Yeah, btw please let me know how to change the display pic of my profile. im new to this scout !

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      2. Tanishq2095
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Nice advice brother ! Though I won't swap Begovic for Mignolet as I bought the former long back and he has given me a lot of Team Value, same with Mata.
        But yes I will Replace Shawcross and try to get Fletcher or Lukaku in.
        Thanks for the feedback anyway.

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  17. tw
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    foster or bego this week?
    should i start marveaux or lambert?
    should i do ba to pod? would give me this lot

    bego/foster
    demel o'brien sagna
    walcott (c) mata bale afro
    rvp pod

    bego/foster, lambert/marveaux, nasty, cueller

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    1. AK ⭐
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Ba to Pod looks okay, but if he's benched against Soton, I wouldn't get rid, he might start against Arsenal.

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      1. Evs
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Don't you want Ba v Reading the following week ?

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        1. tw
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          i'll use my wc gw 24 so it only matters for one week. might get ba back in but not decided yet

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          1. Evs
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 2 months ago

            I see...

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        2. AK ⭐
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          Well the rotation sucks a bit, Rafa might play him, he might even play Torres to let him get a goal and his confidence back up.

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    2. tahoe don
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      good evening TW

      keeper toss-up
      start Lambert
      pod is tempting but I'd keep Ba

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  18. ⭐ ABHISHEK - THE CURIOUS …
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Anyone Observed that after Michu Injury, he has not scored or assisted in PL games. 🙄

    So all the way to Fellaini, even if he didn't get Goals or Assist he will get you bonus Points (Bonus Points~Assist points).

    So those who are still thinking about Fellaini go for it now, or else you are gonna Michu it. 😀

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    1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      🙂 Yeah I think Fellaini might be the better option at the moment

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      1. ⭐ ABHISHEK - THE CURIOUS …
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        My Punt on going for Fellaini instead of Michu in my Squad, is at 100% in Success. Wihout Michu, i can afford a great Squad. 🙂

        Until Michu shows something, i am not going to get him.

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  19. Acquafresca
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Off to bed lads. Worst day of the week for me tomorrow...

    Got Quantitative Methods from 11-2 then Accounting from 4-7.

    Just want to get it over with then finally watch some footy Wednesday!

    Anyways, Keep it Classy DZ, Night! 😀

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    1. tw
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      night acqua!

      ouch! sounds painful :(.

      see you later mate

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    2. Jinswick
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Ughh, this takes me back to my Maths degree....

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    3. Evs
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Night.

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    4. ⭐ ABHISHEK - THE CURIOUS …
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      You are from Commerce Section. ??

      I am in Science Section. 🙂

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  20. AK ⭐
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Best thing about the DeadZone is that there are very less RMTs, good discussions, and pages really slow. So was waiting for the DZ, here we go now.

    Choose 2 out of these

    A) Ba
    B) Dzeko
    C) Lukaku
    D) Sturridge

    I'm without Suarez, and currently I have Ba and Dzeko. Which 2 do you choose? And why?

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    1. ⭐ ABHISHEK - THE CURIOUS …
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Stick with Ba that;s for sure. 🙂

      If you are tempted for Suarez then only go for Ba ➡ Suarez. Otherwise No for me.

      I am tempted with Lukaku to be honest even if he is having congested fixtures, as Dzeko is pure risk spot with Aguero coming on now.

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      1. AK ⭐
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Dzeko sure is a risk, but I think it'll be Tevez going out instead. Dzeko's been scoring quite a lot.

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    2. joshandali13
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Frankly I'd have none of em, but probably Dzeko and Lukaku. Sturridge if you wanna go offensive, Ba for a more defensive option.

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

      for how long? 1 gw? 2 gw's? the next 10 gw's?

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      1. AK ⭐
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Long term really, I know they are not nailed on. But they hold a very high value imo. If I can work it out, my team can do wonders.

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        1. tw
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          long term i'd say studge and probably ba.

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          1. AK ⭐
            • 11 Years
            11 years, 2 months ago

            Exactly what I was thinking, we'll know more about Ba's nailed on-ness soon.

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

      For the time being I would go with A) and B). That said, monitor them both and if rotation really starts to play a big part then offload. Sturridge from GW26 onwards could be a great buy.

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      1. AK ⭐
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Exactly why I'm on A) and B) right now. But I'm tempted with Sturridge a little, selfish, lone striker upfront, 7.3, differential, and looks to be gaining match fitness now.

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        1. Jinswick
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          I think the key word there is 'gaining'. He probably won't be 100% for another 1-2 weeks, plus I'd like to know a bit more about how Suarez, Sturridge, Sterling, Downing, Suso & Borini are going to fit into those front 3 spots.

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          1. AK ⭐
            • 11 Years
            11 years, 2 months ago

            Yeah, but surely worth monitoring though, I might just save a transfer and go Ba-Dzeko next GW as well.

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            1. Jinswick
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 13 Years
              11 years, 2 months ago

              Yeah, defo worth monitoring.

              Sounds like Dzeko could be sold in Jan so worth keeping an eye on the transfer market too. That said, I like Ba & Dzeko, especially as Dzeko may still be on pens with Aguero out. Both teams capable of scoring truckloads on an given day.

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    5. tahoe don
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Ba and Lukaku for me .... I'm expecting Ba to get the larger share of playing time and Lukaku is going to do well this week.

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      1. AK ⭐
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Lukaku looks good for now, but then when Long gets back, they are going to share minutes surely.

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    6. Tim Canterbury
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Ba & Sturridge

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  21. JT's Dog
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Good morning people.
      Been busy getting married in Mauritius. That beautiful sun drenched Indian Ocean island.. So yes it was heavy rain on day of marriage.
      Such is life.

      Anyone know how wild rover got on in pp cup

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      1. ⭐ ABHISHEK - THE CURIOUS …
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        We need to see your Photos .. 😀

        Happy Married Life.. 🙂

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    • Jinswick
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Think I'm down to these 2 options this week - whatcha reckon?

      A) Azpil -> GIBBS
      B) Ba -> PODOLSKI

      I think Podolski has greater potential for a big score than Gibbs, but considering that Azpil may not be nailed on with all the CHE defenders back, andthat Ba could yet be a gold mine at CHE, perhaps A) is the safe play?

      SZCZESNY
      Baines, DEMEL, Davies
      Bale, Mata, WALCOTT, Fellaini
      Rvp, Ba, Lambert

      Bunn, Marveaux, Azpil, Harte
      Bank 0.3m, 1 freebie

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      1. tw
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        both for a hit?

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        1. Jinswick
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          Can't - already have 2 ARS...

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          1. tw
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 2 months ago

            that's just a minor detail 😉

            i'd go for pod then as you already have ars defense

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      2. NABIL - FPL otai
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        good transfers. i'm contemplating that moves.

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      3. tahoe don
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        I'd do A only

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    • NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      greetings, all. current team is:-

      bego mcCarthy
      bassong o'brien azpi davies shorey
      mata michu walcott bale puncheon
      ba RVP suarez

      WCing next week, so should i do:-

      A) azpi > gibbs
      B) azpi > gibbs & bale/mata > santi (4pt hit)
      C) azpi > gibbs & ba > pod (4pt hit)
      D) someting else

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      1. Jinswick
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Similar dilemma to mine (above). I probably wouldn't take a hit or lose Bale/Mata. Tough call deciding betweem A) and doing Ba -> Podolski. Hopefully the games on Wed will give us more information....

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        1. NABIL - FPL otai
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          thanks. think my team need some afro?

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          1. Jinswick
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 2 months ago

            Yeah, but it can wait a week. How much do you have in the bank? Perhaps a Ba downgrade to raise funds for Punch -> Fellaini next week?

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    • joshandali13
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Puncheon to Fellaini for a hit?

      For the record I did this two weeks ago, and ended up with both players getting an assist, hence losing the 4 points. Followed by using winter wildcard to pick Puncheon back for the DGW. Sa a bit of history with the move, anyway thoughts?

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      1. Jinswick
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Nah. Do it for free next week though!

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    • tahoe don
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      I just brought Fellaini back on my team , so that's my choice

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    • Game...Blouses
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Anyone else getting sneaky with a Giroud pick? He's a big risk with rotation but I could see a big performance with the London fixtures

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    • Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      would some kind soul tell me cazorlas current nti percentage on fiso as I can't get on there

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      1. tahoe don
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Cazorla is -45% on fiso

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      2. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        -45%.

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        1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          thanks people r transferring out?

          what's the current rate..

          sorry to be a pain but had an eye op yesterday and am in agony and can't get on fiso

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          1. TorresMagic™
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 2 months ago

            94 in. Won't be changing price anytime soon.

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      3. AK ⭐
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Santi Cazorla 9.6 -26276 -11882 94

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        1. AK ⭐
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          To sum it up, -45% and doesn't look like falling or rising.

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      4. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        thanks all.. much appreciated

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    • AK ⭐
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Demba Ba - Torres rotation imo.

      Torres against Soton

      Ba against Arsenal

      Ba against Swansea in the cup.

      Torres against Reading in the league.

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      1. Joggers Nipple
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        This, among others, is a reason ive gone 5 big in mid and RVP, Lambert and Berba/ Fletcher up top.

        Forwards
        Man U- RVP all the way
        Man City- Tevez ok for now, Aguero coming back, Dzeko to bench soon?
        Arsenal- without double weeks no one want Giroud or Podolski.
        Liverpool- Suarez was a grat pick but now with Sturridge how will that affect pontis hauls?
        Swansea- dont really have a striker
        Chelsea- Torres vs Ba = bench time for one of them?

        Too many ??????

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        1. tw
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          why not get studge?

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    • Tim Canterbury
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      So relieved Noble is fit. Gives me the luxury of only doing one transfer. What would you recommend:

      Clyne > Gibbs (yes I have the cash)
      Ba > Suarez
      Bale > Cazorla

      Leaning towards Suarez

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    • Dr. Strangelove
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Long time lurker, first time poster. Comments on this WC team(gw24)

      Begovic / Bunn

      Zabaleta / Gibbs Davies Martin R Harte
      Michu / Mata / Bale / Fellaini / Guthrie
      Van Persie / Aguero / Fletcher

      Also where can I see how many ppl are in GW2 league?

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