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The Watchlist Updated – Gameweek 24

Chelsea’s Spanish schemer takes a rise in our weekly refresh of the Watchlist rankings, though Rafa Benitez’s rotation dents the prospects of their new man up front. Arsenal’s kind run of fixtures keeps them in our thoughts following on from the double, while Sunderland’s new-found thirst for goals also plays a significant part in our update. As always, you can view our current standings in the sidebar on the right and read on for the details behind the recent movements and the factors at play behind our thinking.

Goalkeepers

Wojciech Szczesny retains his top spot, courtesy of three home games in the following four as Arsenal prepare to welcome Liverpool, Stoke and Villa to the Emirates. Simon Mignolet is close on the Pole’s heels in second – one clean sheet in four has somewhat dented his appeal, though he continues to offer the most obvious and secure route into Sunderland’s backline.

Asmir Begovic is a non-mover in third. While Stoke’s recent poor defensive form has seen him beaten 13 times in his previous four, the Bosnian is afforded three favourable home games (WIG, REA, WHM) in the next five to cement his place at the top of the Fantasy Premier League (FPL) keeper standings. With Tony Pulis still uncertain over a return date for Marc Wilson and Andy Wilkinson missing out last weekend due to a recurrence of a back problem, we’re currently without an obvious budget alternative in the Potters defence.

Michel Vorm takes a step up our Watchlist rankings. The Swansea stopper has been beaten just four times in five matches since returning from injury – Vorm may have three away games in the next four but his owners will be undeterred; the Welsh club have the best defensive record on the road, conceding just nine times. Ben Davies’ form is the only downside to acquiring the Dutchman, however, with the left-back’s budget appeal and attacking returns likely to deter many from investing in the Swans’ goalkeeper.

Jussi Jaaskelainen remains in the mix – West Ham’s next three (ful, SWA, avl) look prosperous, with the Finnish international offering the security of save points to fall back on should his side concede, while Adam Federici and Mark Bunn are our preferred budget stoppers in light of their respective schedules.

Defenders

Leighton Baines returns to the top of the pile thanks to back-to-back clean sheets in the past couple of Gameweeks. Everton seem to have rediscovered their resilience once again and with spot-kick and set-piece duties in his locker, Baines’ double figure haul at Newcastle in Gameweek 21 served a reminder of his propensity to pick up points at both ends of the pitch. With two favourable home fixtures to come, including a clash with Villa – a side so vulnerable to set-piece delivery, Baines looks strong in the short-term.

United’s favourable run of upcoming fixtures earns Patrice Evra a leap in our estimations. With the United midfield struggling to justify any level of investment this season, the Frenchman has racked up four goals and five assists and now faces five of the current bottom nine over the next six Gameweeks as Sir Alex Ferguson’s side look to push on at the summit. Jonny Evans is a cheaper alternative but with concerns over his hamstring, we’re leaving him out of the equation for now – Ferguson has hinted Evans is now his first-choice centre-half, though; when fit again, his cheaper price tag could tempt plenty new suitors. Rafael is, of course, the other route to explore – although with European football back on the agenda soon and Chris Smalling and Phil Jones both fit, there could be rotation on the horizon for the Brazilian.

Both Kieran Gibbs and David Luiz slide a little after their double Gameweeks but the pair stay in the top five thanks to their upcoming fixtures. Gibbs’ five assists highlight his attacking potential and while Luiz is handed a stay of execution thanks to his set-pieces and share of spot-kicks, a move back to central defence somewhat dents his appeal. It remains to be seen if Luiz is recalled to a midfield role at Readin and Rafa Benitez’s rest and rotation may force a reassessment of the Chelsea backline situation, with Cesar Azpilicueta staking a strong case as a cheaper alternative. John Terry’s return to the side will, however, put matters in flux once again.

Ben Davies’ 10 point haul against Stoke last weekend has already seen his price rise – nevertheless, a cost of just 4.3 continues to look a bargain ahead of Swansea’s upcoming schedule and plenty more investment can be expected, with the left-back offering the cheapest route into Michael Laudrup’s defence. Joey O’Brien’s return from injury brings the West Ham full-back onto Fantasy radars once more. While Guy Demel is 0.5 cheaper, O’Brien’s points per game average (4.5 to 2.9) highlights their respective displays so far.

Midfielders

Theo Walcott holds firm at the top here. Shifted back to the flank against Chelsea on Sunday, he still produced the goods – the expected return of Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain for tomorrow’s game with West Ham should afford him the chance to move back up front once again. With returns in eight of his last 10, Walcott’s superb form manages to stave off the threat of Juan Mata but there’s not much between them. The Spaniard has now established a seven point gap at the top of the FPL midfield standings – his goal against the Gunners last weekend means he has now scored or assisted in 13 of his last 15 starts. Despite rotation concerns, Mata is firmly established as the weapon of choice amongst the Chelsea attackers, with Eden Hazard becoming a differential by comparison as the Belgian’s ownership continues to drop.

Marouane Fellaini keeps third spot, despite a run of five games without a goal. The Everton man has chipped in with bonus or assists in his last three and welcomes West Brom, Villa and Reading to Goodison in the next five, in addition to a trip to Norwich. Similar to Fellaini, Michu stays in the top five thanks to a kind upcoming schedule – his form has been poor, with just one goal and an assist in the league from Gameweek 17 onwards, but we’re backing him to come good once again with statistics showing that he remains amongst the most threatening midfielders on show, despite his recent drought.

Compared to Walcott and Mata, Gareth Bale has offered little consistency in the premium bracket of late. The Welshman has scored or assisted in just one of his last six appearances – nevertheless, that 21 point haul in Gameweek 19 served a reminder of his explosive qualities. With five sets of double figures to his name, Bale will be hoping to return to form ahead of games against Norwich, West Brom, Newcastle and West Ham in the next four, though there’s no doubt he’s testing the patience.

Steven Gerrard and David Silva both climb, with the Liverpool skipper in a remarkable run of form. A goal or assist in nine of his previous 10 keeps him firmly in our thoughts as the Reds make their way to Arsenal and City, while Silva’s consistency of starts is a selling point as rotation up top at City remains an issue. Santi Cazorla plummets down the rankings with Walcott the preferred Arsenal midfield coverage of many, though the playmaker still has the potential to produce – his assist at the Bridge keeps him in the top five scoring FPL midfielders this season. If you wish to double on Arsenal’s attacking potential, Cazorla will perhaps be preferred to Lukas Podolski up top.

Further down, plenty of mid-price protagonists are vying for our attention due to form and/or fixtures. Jon Walters, Adam Johnson, Adel Taarabt and Joe Cole are all worthy of consideration over the next few for Fantasy managers scouring the market for midfield alternatives.

Forwards

Robin Van Persie and Luis Suarez remain immovable objects at the top of the forward ranking, while Edin Dzeko also keeps his place in the top three. The Bosnian has started each of the last four for City and has scored or assisted in all of those fixtures – at just 7.5, he remains a strong value route into Roberto Mancini’s frontline, despite the permanent threat of rotation.

Steven Fletcher moves to the front of the chasing pack. The Sunderland man has been in superb form of late and has an eye-catching schedule on his agenda – plenty have already snapped up the 7.0 priced Scot this week after his double at the DW on Saturday. Daniel Sturridge’s first league start for Liverpool saw the former Chelsea man continue his run of a goal per game since moving to Merseyside – his mid-price appeal could sway many looking for ways to save budget, with the fixtures falling kindly from Gameweek 26 onwards for Brendan Rodgers’ side. It’s early days but there’s no doubt that continued form from Sturridge and any marked decline in Suarez’s output will shake things up when it comes to considering Liverpool’s attacking assets.

Elsewhere, Demba Ba’s sub role against Arsenal casts doubts over his consistency of game time under Rafa Benitez – his ability to produce is undbouted but Ba looks increasingly likely to be vulnerable from his manager’s rotational whims on every third fixture. Wayne Rooney comes back into the picture after recovering from a knee injury, though Sir Alex Ferguson’s decision to bench him at Spurs in favour of Shinji Kagawa is likely to deter many from jumping aboard any bandwagon, with Van Persie’s game time looking far more assured and is returns ridiculously consistent.

The likes of Rickie Lambert and Pavel Pogrebnyak look appealing options for those eyeing up a five man midfield, while Jermain Defoe, Papiss Cisse and Dimitar Berbatov will be hoping to benefit from some kind upcoming fixtures to rebuild their standing with Fantasy managers.

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

      The couple’s statement continued, “The name Milan (pronounced MEE-lahn), means dear, loving and gracious in Slavic; in Ancient Roman, eager and laborious; and in Sanskrit, unification.”

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      1. NATSTER
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        It doesn't answer why, but good meaning.

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  1. Trigg ⭐️
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    I've gotten different answers to this question, and I don't know you all well enough to completely trust you 😉

    Is Fletcher's price protected? He is going up on FISO, and I thought protected players stayed at 0?

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    1. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
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      He is only on 62% on Fiso. I don't know the answer to your question, though.

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

        Sorry, I mean going up as in rising every day, not at 100% yet. Not very clear!

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        1. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
          • 13 Years
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          If I recall correctly, when Fellaini was protected, he wasn't rising at all. But another time when Bale was 'protected' he was rising in % but didn't rise in price when he crossed 100%...he needed like 150%...so not very helpful, I know 😀

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

            I guess it could go one way or the other then! I'll keep him in for now, I actually want him in my WC team. I'd just prefer it if he rose by 0.2 at least before Sturridge's fixtures ease up 😀

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  2. Hitman MHK
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    On WC.
    Need 0.1 rise to make a profit of Sturridge.
    Is it worth selling and buying back (GW26) for Fletcher?

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  3. Matt
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    My selling value for Bego is 5.1, I could either keep him and get Fletcher now on my WC which enables me to keep 0.4 spare to get Sturridge if needed GW26, orrrr I could use that 0.4 to get DDG and hope Fletcher rises.

    Thoughts?

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  4. Just A Hat
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    I wonder if any clubs are gonna buy Bent this window?

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    1. Portuguese&Proud
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      Newcastle 😆

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    2. Matt
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      I think Newcastle need him the most, but I doubt Villa will let him go to a different relegation battling team

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  5. Stupendous
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    Not quite DZ is yet? I see some familiar pics and names though, so ill have a go...........

    Big question for this weekend fellas.

    Play Bunn and Martin home to Spurs ........or..........
    Play Vorm and Davies away to Sunderland........or.........
    Play Bunn and Davies, or Vorm and Martin?

    Im leaning towards playing Vorm and Davies, but that would surely put a damper on picking up Fletcher.

    Vorm and Davies, picking up Benteke maybe???

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    1. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
      • 13 Years
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      Hi Stup, it's like the weird time before the DZ...

      I'd spread the risk and play Martin and Vorm.

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    2. Just A Hat
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      hmm that is tricky - I say play Vorm and Martin

      I don't think either will keep cleansheets so Vorm for save points and Martin for goal threat

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    3. Cannon
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      I'd play Vorm and Martin to share the risk.
      Can see Vorm getting more save points and martin more goal threat
      Although Davies this week maybe showed that he can punish you if benched.

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

        Sounds like a unanimous decision then for now. Vorm and Martin (but benching Davies might hurt!!!)

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        1. Cannon
          • 12 Years
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          To be honest, he doesn't pop up near the penalty spot with a 1-on-1 every week.
          Surely he wont do it again 😕

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        2. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
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          I benched him last two weeks 🙁

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    4. GreennRed
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      Vorm and Davies.

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      1. Stupendous
        • 11 Years
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        Forgot to mention I have Bale, so double Norwich might be daft if I am keeping Bale, and HOPING AND PRAYING that he bangs in a brace!!!

        I think I will skip Fletcher, and do Vorm and Davies actually lads, unless I upgrade Martin somehow.

        Maybe take a look at my team if you get a minute and see what you all think. Pep I know you think I should do nothing, but I do have 2 FTs.

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    5. Captain Robert Hatch
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      Norwich have terrible clean sheet odds, Swansea is a real solid away defense and a better team

      I'd multiply the lower risk x2

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  6. Cannon
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    Hey guys.

    How we all doing?

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    1. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
      • 13 Years
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      Evening, Cannon

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      1. Cannon
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        11 years, 2 months ago

        How's things going Pep?
        Walcott and Podolski for the win, eh? 😀

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        1. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
          • 13 Years
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          And Kieran 😀 +Demel 1 pointer

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    2. Just A Hat
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      Hi Crazy Cannon

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

        Hmmm, have you seen my psych report 😯

        I'm not the one with an upside-down shoe pretending to be a hat 😆

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        1. Just A Hat
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          lol

          😉

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  7. The Mousa is Loosa
    • 12 Years
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    Thoughts on my WC drafts so far?
    A. Bego/Rudd
    Baines/Zabs/Davies/Rafael/Demel
    Bale/Mata/Michu/Walcott/Marveaux
    RVP/Sturr/Fletcher

    B. Bego/Bunn
    Baines/Zabs/Davies/Azpil/Harte
    Power 5
    RVP /Fletcher till GW 26/Pog

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    1. Just A Hat
      • 14 Years
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      Downgrade Baines and Rafa to Clichy and Nastastic!

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      1. The Mousa is Loosa
        • 12 Years
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        One City defender is enough!

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    2. Trigg ⭐️
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      I think Fellaini > Sturridge for the next few weeks. So B. Plus then you have 2 playing GKs.

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    3. NATSTER
      • 13 Years
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      Sorry.. But who exactly the power 5 are?

      Bale, Mata, Michu, Walcott, Fellaini?

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      1. NATSTER
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        I more like B if it is.

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      2. The Mousa is Loosa
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        Yeah that's the power 5

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  8. SC not pearls before swine
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    Demba Ba and David Luiz. Keep both? Sell both? Keep one and sell one? My head hurts. I wish Chelsea weren't playing Reading.

    Szcz-Rudd

    Luiz-Gibbs-Davies-Demel-Clyne

    Mata-Bale-Walcott-Fellaini-Nolan

    RVP-Ba-Lambert

    A: Sell Lambert, Nolan and Luiz (-4) for Aguero, Guthrie and Dawson. Don't like having Guthrie but it makes benching easy.

    B: Sell Ba and Nolan for Aguero and Guthrie.

    C: Sell Lambert and Nolan for Fletcher and either Maloney or Taarabt.

    Any help would be appreciated, what do you think?

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  9. clockwork
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    So will bale drop in price?

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

      He has been hovering around the -92/-93 mark for quite a few days now.

      I'd keep an eye on him, but people can't seem to make their mind up.

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

      I hope so, but people shouldn't be selling before Norwich
      Cazorla to Bale this week then WC.
      0.1 short 😕

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    3. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
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      I think people will start transferring him in on Friday when they see the fixture. I hope.

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  10. Cannon
    • 12 Years
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    Planning a wedding and looking for a new job....
    Doesn't leave enough time for proper WC planning 😯

    Gotta reassess my priorities... 😉

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    1. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
      • 13 Years
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      You getting married in 2013?

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      1. Cannon
        • 12 Years
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        early 2014, but we wanna get a place booked so can relax on the other stuff til later.
        Need to give decent notice to people travelling over from Ireland too...

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    2. Trigg ⭐️
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      Who gets married during the football season? 😉

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      1. Cannon
        • 12 Years
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        bad planners 😆

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      2. Just A Hat
        • 14 Years
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        +1

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  11. China Mag
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Alreet lads.

    It seems to me that our latest signings mean that marveaux could be an option for the rest of the season after all. The guy we are buying from bordeaux (Gouffran), is a squad level striker/winger, rather than a defenite starter. I still think that we will go for a top class replacement for ba, BUT only if we can find the right signing for the right price. If we don't, we should have enough to get by, rather than spunking big money on somewone we don't really want. If that is the case, then I think that it is marveaux's place to lose. This is how I see us lining up, based on the latest signings:

    Marv-------------Cisse-------------Barfa
    ------------------Cabeye--------
    ---------------Tiote--Anita (Sissoko)
    Santon--Mbiwa--Saylor--Debuchy (assuming that Colo leaves).
    -------------------Krul---------------------

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    1. Just A Hat
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Are you going to buy Bent this window?

      I was impressed with Cisse after watching MOTD

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      1. China Mag
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        I highly doubt it. I'm pretty sure that 4-3-3 is the formation that we are aiming for, and bent doesn't fit that (at least not while cisse is there). Cisse was getting slated, but on another day he could easily have had a hat trick.

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      2. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
        • 13 Years
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        Impressed with the amount of chances he missed?

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        1. Just A Hat
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          haha it was really only the final chance where he should have scored, the others were unlucky and good saves

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    2. China Mag
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Has one team ever been so dominant by a single nationality? (apart from english). I count 5 french first teamers, 4 squad players, plus 2 more (hopefully) on their way

      Debuchy
      Mbiwa
      Cabeye
      Marveaux
      Barfa

      Haidara
      Obertan
      Amilfitano
      Abeid

      Sissokho
      Gouffran

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

      Wasn't Gouffran really highly rated at one time?

      I'd love to see Marveaux keep his place though, I'd get him in my WC if it looks like he will even play most games.

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      1. China Mag
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Bordeaux bought him for 6.5 million euros in 2008. Arsenal were linked with him at the time. So presumably he was highly rateed. Did nowt for a few years, but seems to have started doing ok again last couple of seasons

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      2. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
        • 13 Years
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        Are you thinking of Gourcuff?

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

          No, but how is he doing these days? I thought he was going to sign for a really big club too.

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      3. China Mag
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        I'm glad I have kept hold of my WC. If we don't buy a new forward, then marveaux will be in my squad for sure.

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

      Gutierrez?

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      1. China Mag
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Shite!

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

          😯 He starts most of the time it seems. Seems to be a regular and would impact on Marveaux's playing time once HBA returns

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

    Guys does anyone know how accurate fiso is now with the players with low ownership % and are falling soon. Last year I know I got stung a few times where it said a player had to lose 4k owners to down down and it had 3k at the time to be on 75% but still went down.

    In the same situation with Hughes off Fulham, says it needs 4425 and 2991 done so far

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  13. Bolt-on
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Podolski to tear it up tomorrow 1 goal 1 assist - 3 bonus - 12 points.

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    1. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
      • 13 Years
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      I think 14-16 point range is more realistic 😀

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      1. Bolt-on
        • 13 Years
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        lets hope

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

        Walcott 30pts at captain then? Someones assisting/finishing Podolskis 14-16pt haul.

        Come on theo!!!!! 44pts for the week!!!! That would be 26 pts and 44pts this week for just two single gameweeks.

        Season keeper.

        Hope I dont miss the match through work 🙁

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  14. Owd Big 'Ed
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    For those who haven't seen my survey yet. Please do complete it for me!

    http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/Z3GRMDF

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    1. lazybones18
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      lol i took it 😛

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

      Done it. How do we see results?

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  15. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
    • 13 Years
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    One week punt:

    1. Defoe (nor)
    2. Benteke (NEW)
    3. Berbatov (WHU)
    4. Dzeko (qpr)
    5. Fletcher (SWA)
    6. Chiharito (SOU)
    7. Podolski (LIV)
    8. K. Jones (WIG)

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    1. jelly.john
      • 11 Years
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      2- benteke

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    2. Just A Hat
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Berbs or the Fletch

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    3. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
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      Hernandez

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      1. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
        • 13 Years
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        I will be seriously tempted, especially since we will get the line-ups before the deadline.

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        1. Just A Hat
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          Man Utd play Wednesday 🙁

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        2. NATSTER
          • 13 Years
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          Good point.

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    4. NATSTER
      • 13 Years
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      3

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    5. Trigg ⭐️
      • 11 Years
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      Lots of risks in there. 1 is off form. 4, 6 and 8 might not start.

      I'd be tempted to go with Berba or Benteke. But then I've got Fletch in, so I think he has a good chance of scoring too.

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      1. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
        • 13 Years
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        We will get line ups before the deadline though

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

          Of course, I forgot 😀

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

      6. Chiharito

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  16. Bøwstring The Carp
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Europa League Group H Match day 1 Preview

    Torino (Bowstring92) V West Brom (Snake Juice)

    What started as a great last season for Torino ended up in a miserable 15th place finish. Now, Bowstring finds himself in the same position this time round, sitting near the top of the table. The small Italian club will once again look to make their mark on the world of football as they step from the comforts of Serie A into the competitive realm of the Europa League. With a home game up first against new boys West Brom, the 4-point advantage could prove decisive in this debut fixture.

    Team News

    There could be a few surprises in Torino’s team. Having been taken over by mainstream corporation Murphy’s Choc-Ices, the team has been given access to a January wildcard and limited funds. Our sources have done some investigating and here’s the scoop…

    Expected teams
    Torino: De Gea/ Nastasic Azpilicueta Davies/ Mata Fellaini Michu Walcott/ Ba Aguero RVP.

    West Brom: Szcezsny/ Demel Davies Cameron/ Cazorla Walcott Michu Bale/ Ba Suarez RVP.

    Torino could be without Marc Wilson should he decide to stick with him in the transfer window. Likewise, West Brom could be without Carlos Cuellar, which would suggest he could be ousted on SJ’s free transfer - perhaps for Michael Dawson who is picking up a lot of attention recently.

    Comparing ranks, both teams find themselves within the 10k rank, making this a tasty opening game from a neutral perspective. Hopefully Torino’s unfortunate luck with H2H games does not continue on from last season.

    Predicted score (by the RMT tool): 55(+4) - 53

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    1. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
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      :check:

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    2. Billy Gilmore
      • 11 Years
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      Nice 😀

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    3. New Ghost
      • 11 Years
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      Fantastic. 🙂

      Prepare to do battle you trout!

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  17. jelly.john
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    can you rate my team : 0.2 in the bank

    Mignolet / Federici

    Dawson / Davies / Rafael / Zabaleta / Gibbs

    Fellaini / Michu / Mata / Walcott / Guthrie

    Van Persie / Sturridge / Aguero

    Federici or 3.9 GK with Punchon

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  18. The Mousa is Loosa
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    I've cracked the code!
    Bego/Rudd
    Baines/Demel/Nasty/Davies/Harte
    Power 5
    Fletcher/RVP/Sturridge-Rotate switch 352 and 343
    Have I gone mad?

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    1. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      POB (Points on the Bench)

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      1. The Mousa is Loosa
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        I'm well aware. It's a luxurious problem, but it just looks so nice on paper

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    2. lfc123
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Downgrade Michu > Punch and upgrade Fletcher

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

    Gotta shoot off.... work to be done 😕
    See you later on if still about in few hours.

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    1. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      See you in the DZ Cannon

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

        Ah, the DZ, where all the important FPL decisions are made 😀
        Laters....

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  20. Crouch Potato!
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Anton Ferdinand to go on loan to Bursaspor it appears, http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2266702/Anton-Ferdinand-loan-Bursaspor-agreed.html

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    1. New Ghost
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Who will start at CB when Nelsen and Anton leave? Aside from Hill of course.

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      1. Moosie the Staggie
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Ben Haim??

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  21. michaelington
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Just got back from Villa, best night ever. How much noise did we make compared to Villa?, couldn't hear them all game...

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    1. Just A Hat
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      lol according to the Villa fans on the forums the home fans were the loudest they have ever been?!

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

        Maybe says something about their season, looking at Villa forums they are not happy, not happy at all haha. Wem ber ley!!

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        1. Just A Hat
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          haha yeah its funny going on Villa and Arsenal forums at the moment, they are fuming

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          1. Crouch Potato!
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 2 months ago

            One of my best mates, a real wom spent all pre season slagging of QPR, telling me that Villa are a true PL club, my am I having fun, 4th from bottom, and beaten by Bradford! 😉

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    2. Crouch Potato!
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Top fan in the front in a hat and long dreadlocks, was having a ball,well done you lot! Played good stuff second half. If Bentke gets injured, Villa are in trouble. Lamberts job under serious threat, still tonight was all about Bradford 😉

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  22. Ryan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Who here plans to WC for GW25? I only know of myself, Jafalad, and Tinkerman. Anyone else?

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

      o/

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    2. China Mag
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Is that the last week to do it? If so, me too! Mrs China Mag pulled the trigger this week though

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      1. Ryan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Yep, join the GW25 deadline club

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    3. Portuguese&Proud
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      +1

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    4. Crouch Potato!
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      I'm gonna sit tight, not going to make too many radical changes anyway. Even though this is a longer window, activity will be slow. Many will lose interest. I actually think the last one could be more frantic, plus more time to view new additions, and address potential injuries.

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      1. Ryan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Too right. I think overall it will be the most interesting time to WC. There could be a drift away from the template of the past month or so.

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  23. China Mag
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Ryan. Jonas is one of pardeaux favourites. But he really has been rubbish for ages now. He might still play when we go 4-4-2, but with tiote, cabeye, anita (and big rumours about sissokho) all competing for centre mid, I can't see us playing 4-4-2 very often. He doesn't offer enough going forward to play on the left of the front three.

    NB This is my opinion, which is shared by most toon fans. But not necessarily by Pardeaux, so I guess you are right, that Jonas is potentially a spanner in the marveaux works

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    1. Ryan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Just be careful to not allow your own opinion (and the opinion of fans) to cloud your judgement. Marveaux is still a dodgy prospect and will likely see some rotation.

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      1. China Mag
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Absolutely. But if we buy a top class replacement for ba, then all of the first team places will be tied up. Allowing marveaux game time only when we have injuries.

        If we don't buy anyone, it frees up that left forward spot for him to compete for with goufrann, jonas, obertan!!! And i'm confident he can come out on top there. He would then become very interesting for me as a 4.3m 5th midfielder.

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  24. New Ghost
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Krul
    Debuchy Mbiwa Saylor Santon
    Sissoko Tiote
    Barfa Cabaye Jonas
    Cisse

    Cracking team. Arsene is getting a boner just looking at it.

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    1. China Mag
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Marveaux over Jonas is my opinion (and pretty much all toon fans). But you're right. Looks pretty sweet

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      1. China Mag
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        We just need to hope that cisse remembers where the goal is!! And we will still by a top replacement for ba in that left forward spot

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      2. New Ghost
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        All you need are Koscielny and Evra to complete the 1st choice Le Bleus backline! 🙂

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        1. China Mag
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          Are Mbiwa and Debuchy first choice these days? Didn't realize!

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          1. New Ghost
            • 11 Years
            11 years, 2 months ago

            Yep!

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  25. Skor Hattricksson
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Anyone care to weigh in on my WC team? I think its a nice mix of stalwarts and players du jour.

    Begovic/Bunn
    Evra/Baines/Davies/Clyne/Obrien
    Mata/Walcott/Silva/Cole/Puncheon
    RVP/Sturridge/Fletcher

    0.0 in the bank

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    1. The Mousa is Loosa
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Defense is pricey but silky smooth

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      1. Skor Hattricksson
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        I like your frontline too.

        Shame I currently have Fletcher sitting on my bench this GW with 13 points. I'm praying Podolski doesnt play against West Ham

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  26. chobentys
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    3-5-2 with power 5 or 3-4-3 with RvP-Sturridge/Fletcher-Aguero?!

    dissishunz dissishunz dissishunz

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    1. The Mousa is Loosa
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      352

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    2. jelly.john
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      3-4-3 with RvP-Sturridge/Fletcher-Aguero

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

    Which is better and will earn more points?

    A) Having the 'Power 5' and RVP + Suarez upfront with Pog as a bench fodder
    B) Leaving out one of the 'Power 5', having RVP + Aguero + Sturridge up front with a cheap midfielder to bench.

    I like B, but Im very reluctant to leave out one of the p5 who are so consistent and I like A on paper.

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

      I'm A but Aguero instead of Suarez or Dzeko + Fletcher.

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

        Suarez can score anywhere anytime, I have faith he can score goals against both arsenal and city.

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

          Agree. I bought him expensive, so no issue to get him back on Gw26.

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  28. Owd Big 'Ed
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Last one before bed guys, which one is best out of these two?

    Szczesny, Bunn
    Rafael, Nastasic, Davies, Demel, Harte
    Bale, Mata, Walcott, Fellaini, Marveaux
    van Persie, Suarez, Fletcher

    Begovic, Bunn
    Zabaleta, Dawson, Davies, Clyne, Demel
    POWER 5
    van Persie, Suarez, Pogrebnyak

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    1. SC not pearls before swine
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      I think I like the first one. Better defense and I think Fletcher will outscore Michu, at least over the next two weeks.

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  29. Portuguese&Proud
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Repost
    evening dzoners, wich of these 2 options would you rather have filling in the blanks on your wildcard GW 25?
    at the moment i’m leaning towards B, can easily see myself playing Bego untill the end of the season for that front 3…

    Begovic / ____
    Sagna / Nastasic / B. Davies / Shaw / ____
    Mata / Michu / Bale / Walcott / ____
    RVP / Aguero / ____

    A) Jaask, Azpilicueta, N’diaye, Sturridge
    B) 3,9 GK, Demel, Guthrie, Suarez

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