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18 January 2013 1040 comments
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Britain is under a blanket of snow casting doubt over the weekend programme, while Lukas Podolski is, literally, under the weather. The German striker turns to Facebook to drop a minor bombshell: he missed training today but hopes to be fit for Sunday’s trip to Stamford Bridge.

Elsewhere, Jonny Evans is ruled out for United’s trip to Spurs, who themselves look set to be without William Gallas at the back: he remains a doubt with a calf problem. Sergio Aguero is fit and in the mix for the visit of Fulham, Joey O’Brien and Mark Noble are available to take on West Ham’s two fixtures and Southampton sign defender Vegard Forren in time for Monday night’s clash with Everton. The Norwegian joins the Saints new regime on a landmark day at St Mary’s, as Mauricio Pochettino takes the reins from the dismissed Nigel Adkins.

All this and more is collected and collated in our team news section, where you’ll also find our updated predicted lineups.

Rate My Team and the members projections have also been updated to reflect the very latest.

We’ll keep you informed of any new information via our twitter feed, as always.

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  1. Manani
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    seems like Kun may be back, is my dzeko punt at risk?
    already did berba>dzeko,
    and if so, should I WC?

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  2. Seamy
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Excellent.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=VDrNZSJolow

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  3. Mr. Mystic
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    My Team:

    Begovic (Mignolet)

    A.Cole, Gibbs, Demel (Cameron, Harte)

    Mata, Bale, Walcott, Fellaini, Michu

    RVP, Ba (Ruiz)

    1 Free transfer, what shall I do?

    Bale -> Caz?
    Cole -> Zab?
    Ba -> Pod?

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

    I know I am lacking Arsenal coverage,But dont think Walcott will do much
    So what do Ye reckon I should do
    A)Ba-> Aguero, Luiz -> Sagna (-4_
    B) Ba-> Studge
    C) BA-> Pod
    D) Ba-> Lukaku,Gaston > Walcott

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  5. rasher
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    soooo is everyone waiting till the morning before doing transfers and sorting team to get the snow news?

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    1. gravless
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Tis the wise thing to do

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      1. rasher
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 2 months ago

        yep..i just hope i dont sleep it out 🙂

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  6. Drogo
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    A) Maloney (Home vs Sunderland)

    or

    B) Snoddgras (Away vs Liverpool)

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    1. Bedok
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      i was going to tell you what RMT says but apparently my fingers are not nimble enough to pull off that difficult trick. i assume you mean play from your current staff, in which case, I say 'play the home dude'.

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  7. GoonerByron
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Currently have Sagna, Gibbs, Walcott for Arsenal cover.. Would it be madness to take Sagna out for a cheaper defender to then be able to do Berba -> Giroud? Think Giroud will play close to 180 mins and could do well..

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    1. Well you know, Triffic
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Bonk3rz

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    2. ccc
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      I would not do that.

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    3. RD84
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Tough call. Giroud isn't exactly money in the bank for points, but they aren't exactly guaranteed clean sheets either.

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    4. Sleep Talk
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      No way.

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    5. Bedok
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Don't think you need to do that. For a hit? You have 3 Arsenal already. Why you have 2 Arsenal defenders is another question. I have 2 ham defenders but they are cheap.

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  8. clockwork
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    would you have A or B
    A. maloney and suarez
    B. michu and sturridge (with added benching problems)

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    1. Well you know, Triffic
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      B

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    2. ccc
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      B all day

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    3. clockwork
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      cheers

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

      I think you'll fing B is the answer from most.. Better if you have a crap team with no bench decisions?

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      1. Bedok
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 2 months ago

        *find, but fing is a good word. Just have to think up a definition.

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  9. Sleep Talk
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Ha! Just found this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ReDVcvC2XLc 😛

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    1. bennydebull
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      There is nothing magical about Rafa Benitez.

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  10. Timmy Cahill Rules
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    madness to consider getting

    Kun and Dzeko

    just feel pre injury they played 2 games in a row and city were on fire

    and guaranteed 1 starter tomorrow maybe 2 v a poor fulham team

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

      You could do a lot worse but Kun is definitely THE man.

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      1. Timmy Cahill Rules
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 2 months ago

        yeh I want kun but if he is a sub at least dzeko will start tomorrow

        Dzeko is a short term pick

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  11. A2U
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Anyone who plays the daily mail ff game, is it worth doing RVP (C) to Walcott (C) for roughly the next five weeks?

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  12. Lateriser 12
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2013/01/18/scout-picks-gameweek-23/

    SCOUT PICKS

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    1. ccc
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      I have 6 scout picks. I hope this GW makes up for last week 🙁

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

      Wow 5 for me this week. Almost a record.

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  13. La Roja
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    4 SCOUT PICKS

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  14. Christina.
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    I'm waiting till tomorrow to do my trsfr.

    Sleep tight.

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    1. ccc
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      smart

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      1. Adro3
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 2 months ago

        As long as you don't sleep in after 11.30am!!

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  15. bitterandstout
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Whom to play? pick two.

      Cameron Nasty O'Brien

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      1. RD84
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 2 months ago

        The Nasty O

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      2. ccc
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 2 months ago

        Nasty and O'Brien

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    • super zlatan
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Repost

      Team for gw23

      Jussi
      Luiz. Gibbs. Demel
      Mata. Bale. Michu. Walcott
      Rvp. Ba. Lambert

      Subs. Bego. Punch. Davies. Clyne

      Any ideas on how to use my FT?

      0.4 in bank

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      1. Seamy
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 2 months ago

        Plump for Ba > Giroud like myself 😛

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        1. ccc
          • 13 Years
          13 years, 2 months ago

          do not do this

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    • Mr. Mystic
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Ba to start against Arsenal?

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      1. ccc
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 2 months ago

        Only Rafa knows. Sorry I wish I knew.

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    • Seamy
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Bench Luiz or Evra?

      Evra is in form but Away. Luiz is at home but a possibility of being rested with Terry back

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

        I'd go Evra if I had him.

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    • Rinseboy
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      quick vote. would you bench ba, bale or podolski?!!

      playing mata, michu, fellani, walcott and RVP!

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

      Snow cancellations.

      http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/21082815

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

        😀

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    • King H
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      just activated my wildcard with this team

      bego

      gibbs o brian rafa

      mata walcott michu gerrard noble

      rvp suarez

      bunn harte clyne pog

      so out of 10 how have I done ???

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      1. ccc
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 2 months ago

        Zab over Rafael. Zab is as attacking and will pick up some clean sheets

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      2. ccc
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 2 months ago

        Get rid of Gerrard. If you want to double up on Liverpool, get Sturridge.

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        1. King H
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 2 months ago

          gerrard out and suarez out for who ???

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          1. ccc
            • 13 Years
            13 years, 2 months ago

            Keep Suarez. I said get rid of Gerrard. Maybe Gerrard > Bale, if possible. If not, think about Gerrard > Fellaini and Pog > Sturridge if possible. Good luck

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            1. King H
              • 14 Years
              13 years, 2 months ago

              thanks bro !

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

        I think it's pretty good.but I would put more up front than midfield. Just me though. Good team, go with it. Is this the free WC or last? Or both. No link.

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    • Gaz Downright
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      OK. Let me see if I got this straight...

      Leisurely reviewing a couple of facts.

      - draws away to Fulham
      - 1st team to score more than once at the Britannia in a 3-3 draw
      - draws versus Arsenal
      - wins away for the 2nd time this season versus Villa (1st was vs QPR)
      - comes from 2-0 down at Stamford bridge to draw

      conclusion: you're fired?

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      1. onionbarje
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 2 months ago

        hard life, arguably this is worse than firing RDM.

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      2. EoinM
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 2 months ago

        I agree,A disgrace

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    • Lord Flashheart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      First one to four wins:

      Play
      A Davies (STK home)
      B Luiz (ARS home)

      Thinking of b as insurance for my Walcott captain fail

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      1. RD84
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 2 months ago

        A

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      2. ccc
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 2 months ago

        A is the safer bet with medium rewards, while B is the riskier bet with medium+ rewards, but Luiz could always make an assist or a goal. Luiz was looking for lots of long passes which could have linked up to assists last match.

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

        You don't pay 6+ for a def this year and not play them. Or maybe you do?

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        1. Bedok
          • 16 Years
          13 years, 2 months ago

          I see you have the same back line as I have this week.Thought about Davies but I have to go with Luiz with the money spent. Expect some return. Sound like my fkng boss. Sadness.

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    • RD84
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      I wont' be upset with a West Brom postponement as I'll be thrilled to have Lukaku on a DGW with Villa at home, but I need to know in time to take him out of my WC team!

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    • Atwood
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Defence is Gibbs, Azpi, Barnett, Williams and Demel.

      Barnett is obviously a no go. Should I play the other 4?

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    • Trigg ⭐️
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Zab, Gibbs, Davies, Clyne, Demel

      After much tinkering, I like that back 5. Up until GW32, you can feel comfortable playing Zab and Gibbs, and at least one of Davies, Clyne or Demel has a nice fixture. If one of my 2 big defs is injured or suspended or even rested, the others can come in and play, if not even pick up points in an away game for me.

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      1. ccc
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 2 months ago

        Looks nice.

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    • Atwood
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Only just seen this Podolski illness news. Likely to miss the game?

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

        I doubt it. Just sick for one day. Doesn't play till Sunday.

        Big fuss over not much news on here as usual.

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        1. Crouch Potato!
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 2 months ago

          Just sent him a batch of antibiotics by post, its sorted!

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

            Good man CP.

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      2. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 2 months ago

        No real news to go off other than missed training today prob has a chance with the game not being till Sun

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        1. The Shadow
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 2 months ago

          I saw the pics of the training. Lots of running through snow. I bet a few players developed sudden illnesses to avoid that.

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    • EoinM
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      RMT
      Begovic,
      Davies,Demel,Cameron,
      Bale,Mata,Michu,J.Cole,Ramirez
      Rvp,Studge,Lukaku

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      1. EoinM
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 2 months ago

        * Luiz,Federici,Ramirez,Shaw on bench

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      2. ccc
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 2 months ago

        You look fine, other than not having Walcott.

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    • rasher
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      will the site be making a list of potential postponements later on or tommorow morning??

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      1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 2 months ago

        West Brom vs Villa is under threat.

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    • King Kohli
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      How would you improve this team?

      Bunn / Begovic
      Davies / Demel / Sagna / Azpilicueta / Mariappa
      Walcott / Michu / Fellaini / Bale / Mata
      Van Persie / Lambert / Ba

      1 FT, £0.2m in the bank.

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      1. ccc
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 2 months ago

        Not a lot of dgw coverage. I would consider Azpil > Gibbs. Azpil may be dropped or rotated when Terry returns.

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      2. Naboo
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 2 months ago

        Possibly Ba > Sturridge?

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