Scouting The Doubles

Scouting the Doubles – Arsenal

A 2-0 home loss at the hands of the champions was hardly the ideal preparation for Arsenal ahead of their double Gameweek. Sitting in sixth place in the Premier League, Arsene Wenger’s side are 21 points off the summit and brace themselves for a pair of all-London fixtures, as they roll up to the Bridge next Sunday before entertaining West Ham at the Emirates the following Wednesday.

Prior to discussing their potential, it’s also worth noting Arsenal’s fixtures following on from the double. Wenger’s side then have three home games in four (LIV, STO, sun, AVL) which are likely to offer them further chance to benefit – a factor which could well be crucial when weighing up any acquisitions. Our upcoming “Frisking the Fixtures” article attests to that, highlighting the value of snapping up the Gunners’ main assets not only for this Gameweek but over the next few as well.

The Prospects

An opening trip to Chelsea will afford Wenger a degree of optimism, given that the majority of the Blues’ home performances have been somewhat lethargic under Rafa Benitez. A total of 14 goals in six games in all competitions at the Bridge sounds reasonable but all those strikes have come in two matches – aside from the 8-0 hammering of Villa in Gameweek 18 and a 6-1 demolition of Champions League whipping boys FC Nordsjælland, the Blues have drawn blanks four times. Outside of the Emirates, Arsenal have been defensively strong – a total of nine goals against is joint-top for least goals conceded of any away side so far, with four clean sheets also accrued on their travels. A return of 15 goals scored over 11 road trips is a little worrying for their Fantasy owners, though.

Of the two games, the midweek match against the Hammers is the one that Fantasy managers will be targeting as their main source of points. Similar to Chelsea, Wenger’s side have been erratic at home but have shown they are more than capable of harvesting goals in any given Gameweek – they’ve hit five past Spurs, six past Southampton and seven past Newcastle at the Emirates. On the other hand, Arsenal have either notched once or failed to score in five of their 10 home games. At the back, their clean sheet prospects will be boosted by West Ham’s dire away form; Sam Allardyce’s side have scored just five times on the road and while they arrive on the back of a 3-0 hammering at Sunderland, they tend to keep it tight on their travels and have conceded more than a single goal in just four of their 10 away games so far.

The Likely Lads

Theo Walcott has already racked up over 20,000 transfers in ahead of the double – twice the number of any other Gunners asset. A move to the lone forward role has boosted Walcott’s appeal and with attacking returns in seven of his last nine, he’s been the most consistent Arsenal performer in recent months; a price of 9.1 looks set to rise, though Wenger’s side have still to come through a midweek FA Cup home replay with Swansea unscathed.

Santi Cazorla sits fourth in the midfielder standings; an indication of his impact in his debut season at the Emirates. In comparison to Walcott, he has scored or assisted in just three of the last nine, though – his returns have been far more erratic but a 23 point haul at Reading in Gameweek 17 (one of three sets of double figures) highlights his capabilities.

Lukas Podolski looks the safest forward in terms of game time. The German international has started all but two of his side’s matches so far but a role on the left of the attacking midfield three has somewhat limited his returns. The absence of Mikel Arteta means the role of penalty-taker is up for grabs – according to quotes from Wenger, Podolski is next in line, followed by Walcott, then Cazorla. Priced at 8.2, many are looking at swapping out Demba Ba for Podolksi after Chelsea’s double. While Olivier Giroud is similarly priced, the Frenchman has failed to start since Gameweek 16 and is likely to rely on time off the bench to make any sort of impact.

From an attacking perspective, Kieran Gibbs has been the most impressive in defence. The 5.6 priced left-back has registered five assists so far and looks a guaranteed starter over the pair of fixtures – Wenger’s decision to select Laurent Koscielny ahead of Per Mertesacker casts doubt over his preferred central defensive pairing heading into the weekend deadline; Koscielny will sit out a one-match suspension against the Swans on Wednesday, affording the German the chance to slot in alongside Thomas Vermaelen once again. While the Belgian and Bacary Sagna have both produced the goods in seasons gone by, neither player has any attacking returns to their name this term, suggesting their acquisition comes with a risk attached.

Wojciech Szczesny looks a safe bet heading into the pair of fixtures. The stopper has averaged four points per game so far – second only to Gibbs’ 4.3 ppg at the back – and at 5.3 offers a cheaper defensive alternative to the left-back.

Cheeky Punt

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has started the last six league matches and seems to have cemented a role on the right as a result of Walcott’s move up top. Coming in at 7.2 in FPL, the youngster has less than 1% ownership and has scored or assisted in two of his last three at the Emirates – the one blank came on Sunday, when he was sacrificed for Mertesacker after 11 minutes, following Koscielny’s dismissal against City.

Our final selection doesn’t come without substantial risk. Indeed, by the time you’ve finished reading this very sentence, Abou Diaby could have sustained another one of his injuries but the Frenchman looks the obvious deputy for Arteta alongside Jack Wilshere in the double-pivot. At 6.1 in FPL, he’s the cheapest of Wenger’s likely midfield starters over the pair of fixtures and his marauding runs from deep could come to fruition, providing he manages to avoid any problems over the next few days.

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  1. Timmy Cahill Rules
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    Really want AJ in my team but not sure who to sell

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    1. L P
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      Ba to Podolski & Ramirez to AJ?

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    2. PAVLYUCHENKOSAURUS
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      Any reason for being doubled up on the Norwich mids?

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  2. PAVLYUCHENKOSAURUS
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    Walcott for Captain for sure!

    Keep Demba Ba or Not?!

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  3. Chu Young Ping Pong
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    1st

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    1. Timmy Cahill Rules
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      no that was me

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      1. Chu Young Ping Pong
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        I disagree.

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        1. Van Dal
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          troll! eurgh

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    2. OPTA FPL
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      have you ever got it ? 😀

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      1. Chu Young Ping Pong
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        Once!

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      2. Gaz Downright
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        He is obviously practising for the day he can finally say it

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  4. @FPLMason
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    So it seems it will be Walcott (c) ;)?

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  5. lfcserg
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    Will Ivanovic start again Southampton?

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    1. Timmy Cahill Rules
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      yes and switched to right back IMO

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      1. COMH
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        Not gonna happen

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        1. Portuguese&Proud
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          +1

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  6. UKG
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    Current line up for the next dbl gw:

    Bego

    Demel / Luiz / Gibbs

    Felliani / Walcott (c) / Mata / Michu

    Suarez / Berba / RVP (vc)

    Ruddy / Puncheon / Nelsen / Cameron

    I have 0.4 in the bank, both wild cards available (Jan wc to be activated once 23 begins)

    But is there anything else I need for the next double? As I am using my WC next I am not worried bout saving the FT, but not keen on a hit if possible.

    Cheers

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  7. Shane Ferguson 4.0
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    In your opinion, best 3 forwards for next week are....

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    1. Home Run Baker
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      RVP, Podolski, Lukaku

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    2. Chu Young Ping Pong
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      Cisse Lukaku Suarez/Sturridge

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    3. Billy Gilmore
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      Aguero(if fit, otherwise Dzeko), Suarez, RVP

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      1. Chu Young Ping Pong
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        Other than RVP obviously!

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        1. Billy Gilmore
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          🙄 Where does it say that?

          Giroud then.

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          1. Chu Young Ping Pong
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            It doesn't 😀

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    4. Butters
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      Giroud Dzeko Suarez

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    5. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
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      Chamakh, Henriquez, Mackie

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      1. Chu Young Ping Pong
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        This ^ + Di Santo

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        1. HuttonDressedasLahm
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          SHOLA AMEOBI !!!(I meant to shout)

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      2. PAVLYUCHENKOSAURUS
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        Ouu, I fancy a punt on Chamakh!

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    6. skodaole2
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      Di Santo, P. Cisse, Giroud

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  8. SpinyNorman [*_*]
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    For funsies, I've come up with a budget XV to compare how they fare in comparison to my original team. The only exception being Mata... but I've put him on the bench for good measure.

    This is how it lines up:
    Federici
    Nelsen | Davies | Demel
    J.Cole(c) | Snodgrass | Pienaar | A.Johnson
    Pogrebynak | Lukaku | Sturridge

    Subs: Guzan | Cameron, Martin, Mata

    Team value: 83.7

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    1. HuttonDressedasLahm
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      ......and?

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  9. Van Dal
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    thinkin of only going walcott, gibbs, demel. what say you folks?

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    1. Chu Young Ping Pong
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      I'm going Gibbs, Walcott, Podolski Giroud, Cazorla, Demel, Jussi, Noble and Joe Cole.

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      1. Van Dal
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        *shudders in disgust*

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      2. SpinyNorman [*_*]
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        I think you might have slightly over-invested there Chu Young

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        1. Chu Young Ping Pong
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          Thinking of getting 2 more.

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          1. SpinyNorman [*_*]
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            Good idea, just to be on the safe side

            Have you considered Gnabry? Or maybe Arshavin?

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        2. Andrew
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          Espescially as he has 4 Arsenal lol

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          1. Andrew
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            Sorry 5 lol

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          2. Chu Young Ping Pong
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            5*

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    2. Feed the Yak and he will sc…
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      it's enough

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    3. SpinyNorman [*_*]
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      I have the same but Reid instead of Demel and am adding no more

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    4. Home Run Baker
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      Me too - looks good

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    5. The Chosen One...
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      Walcott, Gibbs, Nolan and am wondering whether to bring in Demel/Reid or Zabaleta

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    6. Van Dal
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      good good some reassurance

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  10. Hazard Warning
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    Currently have Ba & Berba and 1.8 mil banked, who to bring in this week and for who Pod and/or Tevez?

    Please advise..

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    1. Butters
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      Go pod and dzeko... I like Giroud instead of pod but thats just me

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      1. Hazard Warning
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        Pod is more likely on pens and you would think will get aleast 120mins... Dzeko is a good shout..

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      2. Hazard Warning
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        Worth a hit tho??

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  11. snoppo
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    Who do you think will get more points over the rest of the season Ba or Mata? It's for the Telegraph game (limited transfers) so looking long term. I'm veering towards Mata at the moment.

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    1. Canadian Football
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      someone posted earlier that when Mata is on the pitch, he is involved in over 60% of CHE goals.

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      1. snoppo
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        Think I will go with him then! If Ba starts banging them in can always make a change.

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    2. Dogba
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      Mata

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    3. Butters
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      Too much Ba rotation risk

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    4. potatoace
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      Mata
      due to the scoring this year you can score points for assisting the assister , giving the mids an upper hand on the whole

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  12. Batigol
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    How does this look for a WC? Got a 100 point gap to close!

    Bunn, Mignolet

    Davies, Demel, Nastasic, Distin, Clark

    Cazorla, Walcott, Johnson, Silva, Michu

    Jones, RVP, Jelavic

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    1. HuttonDressedasLahm
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      Youll never close a gap unless you make some inspired selections

      Drop RVP for a start

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      1. Batigol
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        Very bold move with his consistency. Just worried as all 10 above me have him.

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    2. mattressman
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      You want to chase someone with Jones and Jelavic? Is it a turtle? 😉

      Distin with just 3 cleanies to date? Clark? Cazy AND Wally? Think again.

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      1. Batigol
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        Yeah Distin is a risk but they have nice fixtures coming up.

        Clark as he's cheap, Jones as a cheap droppable 5th striker, Cazorla and Walcott for the DGW only then it's Cazorla --> Silva next week.

        Okay I'll think again!! Ha.

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  13. SPorting
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    new post syndrome:

    Lambert -> Sturridge.

    Vertonghen -> Nasty or Clichy or Kolarov or Lescott?

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    1. Van Dal
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      sturridge or lukaku

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    2. Chu Young Ping Pong
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      Keep Vert

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    3. lfcserg
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      How bout zaba?

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      1. SPorting
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        0.1m short right now.

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  14. Jönny
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    I've a terrible habit at the moment of posting a question then getting distracted by work and not acknowledging the replies... very rude! Apologies to everyone who answered my question on the last article, and thanks for your replies.

    This article should make interesting reading in light of the subject matter of my question, so thanks Scouts too!

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    1. Brutus619
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      +1

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    2. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
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      I never even replied in the first place...but thanks for the apology!

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      1. COMH
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        😆

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      2. Gaz Downright
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        I find that very hard to believe 🙂

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    3. HuttonDressedasLahm
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      I do the same to, so sorry too 🙂

      p.s. "distracted by work" like it!

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      1. Jönny
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        It's always getting in the way....

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  15. Timmy Cahill Rules
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    Given fixtures is doubling on fletch and AJ for the next 8 GW'S madness ?

    only tough match is arsenal at home

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  16. Magumbo
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    Best one week striker punt, 7.5 max? Currently going between lukaku and dzeko

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    1. Drip Doctor
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      Sturridge

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    2. dinamika
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      lukaku

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    3. Butters
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      Dzeko

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    4. HuttonDressedasLahm
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      Just for this week................Ameobi

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    5. In Like Flynn.
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      Odemthingy back fit for the weekend is a concern for Lukaku (I know it shouldn't be but there it is).

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  17. Bøwstring The Carp
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    Definitely considering a cheeky punt on the Ox if he plays a minor part on Wednesday.

    Otherwise taking a -4 hit to do Luiz + Puncheon --> Cazorla + Demel/O'Brien

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  18. Jafooli
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    Jay Tabb told he is free to leave Reading 🙁

    Who to (c) next DGW now?

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    1. Billy Gilmore
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      Oh no. 😡

      THAT CHANGES EVERYTHING! 😥

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      1. Jafooli
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        Built my team around that lad.....

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  19. SPorting
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    Half-Arsed WC #1:

    Mig, Bunn
    Gibbs, Clichy, Demel, Davies, Wilson
    Mata, Walcott, Bale, Pienaar, Pablo
    RvP, Aguero, Sturridge.

    job. done.

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    1. COMH
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      Fellaini will outscore Pienaar.

      Aguero isn't worth the money

      You can do better than Clichy

      The rest is good.

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      1. Butters
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        Benching dilmma... Downgrade someone

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      2. Bøwstring The Carp
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        I disagree with the Aguero comment - he''s key to City and as soon as he's fit he will bang the goals in. Hoping to have him as a huge differential next week

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        1. COMH
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          He could start his season properly on his return but I can see Dzeko carrying momentum into the second half of the season and doing really well. City get alot of set pieces and Dzeko is a massive threat there aswell as being a good finisher.

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        2. Gaz Downright
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          So that's why he has such an impressive PPG?

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          1. Bøwstring The Carp
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            Fair point, but his points per minute is only slightly less than Bale's.. considering the time he's played due to injury and such

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    2. Bøwstring The Carp
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      I know a lot of people are against this, but DDG and Bunn rotate very well - only 9.6 combo. Just a thought, but its up to yourself

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      1. SPorting
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        but have you seen Mig's fixtures up until GW31?

        can't ignore those.

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    3. lfcserg
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      No Michu, No Fellaini and No Bale...

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      1. lfcserg
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        scrap bale just saw him

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      2. SPorting
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        Hernandez and Pienaar rotate nicely to pick up the scraps.

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    4. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
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      Half arsed reply

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      1. SPorting
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        cheeky!

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      2. In Like Flynn.
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        Surely a half arsed reply should be, buttock.

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        1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
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          🙂

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        2. Gaz Downright
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          HAHA!

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  20. Scroobius Mac
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    Away from the "Vomit inducing 5" has anybody looked at/found any decent rotating pairs? Below or around 6ish.

    Currently considering Pilkington, Taraabt, Hernandez, Morrison, Ramirez, Puncheon and Maloney.

    Need to see who rotates best out of that lot - any others worth considering?

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    1. Butters
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      Pablo Hernandez and Pog
      Puncheon and Ruiz

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      1. Butters
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        Pablo Hernandez and Ruiz is a bit pricier, but also not a bad option

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    2. boro_faithful
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      Yep. Taraabt and Puncheon. Rotate beautifully till the end of the season.

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      AJ and Sess, Snoddy

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      1. Scroobius Mac
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        Wouldn't want to be planning to bench Sess or AJ 1/2 weeks just a tad too expensive. Snoddy should be on there too.

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    4. Bøwstring The Carp
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      In defence, Stoke, West Ham and Swansea are good cheap rotation.

      In goal, I'm going DDG and Bunn (slight rotation risk with DDG but I'll take the risk) but good rotation up til around Ruddy's expected return anyway

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    5. Drip Doctor
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      Haters gonna hate. POWER 5!

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      1. Drip Doctor
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        But seriously, i like Ramirez & Snodgrass.

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    6. MJ6987
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      Slightly different, but if you want to rotate 5th mid / 3rd striker - Taarabt and Berba have a nice rotation I think

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      1. MJ6987
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        Or Taarabt / Ruiz if you need cheaper

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      2. Scroobius Mac
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        Taraabt and Berba? I guess they could pass the Marlboro Reds to each other as they swapped places on the bench.

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        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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          Havana Cigars. Please. 😉

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  21. DVassell
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    GW24 WC, Read em and weep

    Mignolet (Bunn)
    Luiz Gibbs Zabaletta (Davies Mariappa)
    Bale Mata Michu Fellaini Walcott
    RVP Suarez (Pogre)

    0 in the bank

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    1. SpinyNorman [*_*]
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      Every time I see those same 7 players in every RMWCT (+ variants of) post, it makes me want to:
      a) throw up
      b) throw things
      c) throw a tantrum

      :@

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  22. Timmy Cahill Rules
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    fletch or sturrige ?

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  23. Gaz Downright
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    Half-way into the 3rd episode of Treme it's starting to pick up speed.

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  24. lfcserg
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    Pearce instead of Mariappa, rest looks pretty solid but try and get stoke def coverage when their fixtures brighten up

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    1. lfcserg
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      reply fail to i will be top bye end of season

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  25. PAVLYUCHENKOSAURUS
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    Wanting to get City forward in for Ba long term. Aguero is too pricey. Do we know if Tevez is a HIGH rotation risk or will he start most games?

    Thanks.

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    1. Butters
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      Dzeko is in favour atm

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    2. SC not pearls before swine
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      Well, I don't KNOW anything, but I'm not touching a City forward unless he's named Aguero. Dzeko could be worth the gamble at his price but I don't think there's any guarantees with he and Tevez's gametime.

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      1. Kostja
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        this 100%

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    3. isacki: full casual
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Tevez is playing well, Mancini will drop him.

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        *giggles*

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

      Ha! Thanks guys, Tevez not high on peoples radars then.

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  26. r0nh
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    I want more points!!

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

    Did anyone get a full house of clean sheets this week?

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    1. Billy Gilmore
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Does the opposite count? 😀

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

        The royal flush? 🙂

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        1. Billy Gilmore
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          It's certainly a lot of sh*t to flush 🙂

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

      3 out of 4, just missed out.

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

        This for me......

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    3. lfcserg
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      If I had played davies instead of gunter i would of but I dont think anyone expected a swansea cs away at everton and they were very lucky to get one looking at the highlights

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    4. r0nh
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      I did, but my wee sister pee'd hers after 20 mins 🙁

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      1. isacki: full casual
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Every time you bring your family into it I get freaked out

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        1. r0nh
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          So you feel uncomfortable around young girls...

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          1. isacki: full casual
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 2 months ago

            Oh no, just anyone carrying your genes.

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    5. In Like Flynn.
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      I don't think I've had that this season SU.

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      1. Billy Gilmore
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        I did in GW4. Loved that week 😀

        http://fantasy.premierleague.com/entry/32696/event-history/4/

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    6. rohan
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Yup, I got the full house..

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

    Sturridge or Lukaku?

    Sturridge has Nor, ars, mci, WBA

    Lukaku has AVL, eve, TOT, liv

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

      Neither unless you are wildcarding after this game

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    2. isacki: full casual
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Sturriiiiiiiidge. Brom don't score too many.

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      1. isacki: full casual
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Except against Sunderland.

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

        He's selfish, he's 7.3, and he's playing upfront for Liverpool and I'm without Suarez. Well..

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

          You really dont where he will end up playing or how his playing time will look like at this moment in time.

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        2. isacki: full casual
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          Plus, he probably won't get rotated despite being the better striker!*

          * This will be technically true.

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

      I am having a go with Lukaku again ... 🙂

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      1. In Like Flynn.
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        I hope you'll both be very happy. 😉 You have mail.

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        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          So do you! 😀

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          1. In Like Flynn.
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 2 months ago

            Cheers Doosra off to read it. TTFN

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

        I'm tempted too.

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  29. WINNING!
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    What will end up being better value Che/Soton DGW or Asn/WH DGW if you picked the right players?

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

      I think che/sotn

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

      This has gone pretty well for me so I think this one. I think there is value in the next one as well if you go for the right players.

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

      Che/soton if you had Mata (c) and Lambert/Hazard/Lamps/Walters/defenders from each side. I see this next one being a crock of sh*t

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  30. Doolittle
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Dear me, I suppose it had to come eventually, but I'm having an absolute shocker this week. Not getting Mata for a hit looks stupid in hindsight, but I couldn't really have anticipated 3 assists against Stoke. Really really need Ba to start, and score, against Southampton, or I'll be stranded well below the average for the first time since very early on this season. Still, WC after next week!

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

      And I've got Wilkinson to come off the bench, giving me one point fewer than I have now.

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        That is rotten luck.

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    2. MJ6987
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      I am in a similar position. Had planned to do Cazorla > Mata (c) but changed my mind after the midweek game to Suarez > Ba (c)

      Unfortunately I can seee Torres starting vs Soton now, with Ba saved for Arsenal game

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

        I was thrown off completely by the Swansea game, before that I was 100% set on Silva -> Mata, then Mata -> Cazorla, but ended up just doing Suarez -> Ba. I never usually knee-jerk, and I won't be doing it again for a while...

        (Unless Ba racks up points against Southampton, in which case, I knew what I was doing all along).

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

      Me too. Sorry for your trouble. 🙁

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