[sbu_large_image] Matchday Surgery

The Saturday Surgery

2 February 2013 727 comments
Mark Mark
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The Fantasy manager’s schedule rolls on. Just 48-hours after saying goodbye to one Gameweek, we’re on the cusp of another full programme of Premier League matches. With one eye on the double fixtures looming in Gameweek 26, we make our final preparations ahead of the deadline in just over an hour. Our Matchday Surgery chatroom is open for its Saturday morning shift, available to soak up your views and queries as the clock ticks down.

The Dugout Discussion will be underway at around 12.30 in preparation for the early kick-off at Loftus Road, while this morning’s pre-amble is having the studs checked on the touchline.

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

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  1. Willis.
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    13 years, 3 months ago

    Ba will surely start, right? Right?

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    1. Pinoche
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      13 years, 3 months ago

      Likely.

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    2. Son is Rising
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      95% certain (like last time)

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    3. Butters
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      • 13 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      surely

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    4. Hamstergod
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      • 13 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      He was surely starting against Reading, so I'd be careful.

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    5. RamaJama
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      13 years, 3 months ago

      Rafa loves to surprise, though...

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  2. Demí
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    13 years, 3 months ago

    Would be just typical of Stoke to get a CS today with people losing faith in Begovic and talking up Walcott (C) this week.

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    1. Son is Rising
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      So true :-(. Can only play the form though I guess.

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    2. Darth
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      Agreed

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    3. Thomass
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      Going to captain Walcott instead of RVP

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    4. Tim Canterbury
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      Wum

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    5. Dago
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      Makling me think twice about playing Bunn over Begovic now.

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      1. Tommy J
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        • 16 Years
        13 years, 3 months ago

        +1-the only thing we'll know for certain is whatever decsion we make will be the wrong one....

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    6. Colonel Shoe 肝池
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      13 years, 3 months ago

      you said it demi, knowin my luck this is what will happen......im still playin fed tho

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    7. Cilly Bonnolly
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      • 14 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      I got rid for Mignolet this morning. Also did Aguero to Suarez with an eye on the double gameweek so no doubt Aguero will bang in a hat trick.

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    8. RamaJama
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      • 13 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      Are you still on Walcott, Demi?

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  3. tommys
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    13 years, 3 months ago

    Morning folks.

    Cesar or Jussi (long-term)

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    1. Pinoche
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      Cesar.

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  4. isacki: full casual
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    13 years, 3 months ago

    United fans – reassure me DDG is nailed on.

    (Non-reassurement is welcome too)

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    1. Parm
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      13 years, 3 months ago

      Carrick made a shite backpass, now move on.

      Fergie wouldn't pay £20m+ if he wasn't going to play him every week.

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      1. isacki: full casual
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        13 years, 3 months ago

        Not even thinking of the Carrick backpass, I saw it live and it was clearly not DDG's problem.

        The Fergie quotes this season point towards DDG being nailed on.

        The problem is, they were said by Fergie.

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

        He has rotated lindegaard and de gea already this season and I'm sure he will do it again.

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        1. Parm
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          • 14 Years
          13 years, 3 months ago

          Lindegaard is there just to try and put pressure on DDG to perform...

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

      nope, CL on the verge

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    3. tommys
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      He is nailed on now.

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  5. Alchi-traz
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    Puncheon > Taraabt or save transfer for next weeks double?

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    1. Butters
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      • 13 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      save

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

      I think Taarabt will score/assist today but I'm sticking with Puncheon.

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    3. fantasykid
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      Save

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  6. Adro3
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    Here's the killer question, Mignolet or Federici?

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    1. Art Vandelay
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      13 years, 3 months ago

      Mig for me. I am playing Harte though.

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      1. Adro3
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 3 months ago

        Same here Migs and Harte

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    2. Pinoche
      • 14 Years
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      Mignolet.

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    3. fantasykid
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      Mig

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      1. Adro3
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 3 months ago

        Thanks, good luck!

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    4. Hamstergod
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      • 13 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      Mignolet, even if he concedes he does have good saves.

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  7. Louis
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    Worth playing Bertrand again ?

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    1. fantasykid
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      depends on the rest of your team

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  8. Mr. J
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    13 years, 3 months ago

    Looking forward to watch Samba play!!

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    1. Darth
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      Doubt he will start today

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  9. The Finnisher
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    Have a horrible feeling Arsenal vs Stoke is gonna be 0-0

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    1. Billy Gilmore
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      Don't say that...

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    2. Darth
      • 14 Years
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      Ditto

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    3. kaz 96
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      Nah, stoke will score at least one

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    4. isacki: full casual
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      13 years, 3 months ago

      Looks like you're not alone 😆

      We are a different team from the one that drew 0-0 in the reverse fixture.

      Right?

      Right???

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  10. Darth
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    Can't wait for the deadline to be here so I can pick my team for next week! 🙂

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  11. Butters
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    Is GJ worth the extra cash over Enrique?

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    1. fantasykid
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      I've gone for Enrique as i was short of 0.7, But, if you have the funds, why not?

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      1. Butters
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        • 13 Years
        13 years, 3 months ago

        trying to plan ahead! GJ would be for -4 🙁 Thanks for reply!

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

      At the moment, yes

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    3. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      GJ will probably get more mins in the DGW.

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  12. Billy Gilmore
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    Pearce or Onuoha to play?

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    1. kaz 96
      • 14 Years
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      Onouha

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      1. kaz 96
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 3 months ago

        BTW, nice preview

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        1. kaz 96
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 3 months ago

          review*

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        2. Billy Gilmore
          • 13 Years
          13 years, 3 months ago

          Cheers 🙂

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    2. COMH
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      13 years, 3 months ago

      Both nice (h) fixtures.

      Play Onuoha though. Sunderland have the greater attacking threat.

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    3. Butters
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      • 13 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      Onuoha for me. QPR have been tight at the back recently

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    4. Pinoche
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      Onuoha.

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    5. Billy Gilmore
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      Onuoha it is. You better not be trying to trick me Aatish... 😉

      Cheers lads 😀

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    6. SneakyPete
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      onouha

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  13. Q
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    Rafael and sturridge +2dgw transfers

    Or

    Felliani and Davis -4

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  14. COMH
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    13 years, 3 months ago

    Morning lads

    Let there be points

    Points mean prizes

    What is the point?

    Points!

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  15. g-doo
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    13 years, 3 months ago

    I was wondering where Doni had got to.... turns out he had a heart attack!!

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  16. tommys
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    13 years, 3 months ago

    Lambert or Remy ??

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    1. COMH
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      For a one week punt Remy. Long term I prefer Lambert.

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  17. palalmas
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    13 years, 3 months ago

    Next two gameweeks:

    A) Fellaini and Suarez
    B) Walcott and Sturridge

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    1. fantasykid
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      B

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  18. TheBabyfacedAssassin
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    13 years, 3 months ago

    Bunn
    Rafael, Zab, Bertland
    Bale, Mata, Walcott, Fellaini(C?)
    RvP, Fletcher, Tevez
    subs: Bego, Davies, Harte, Marv

    lineup ok? Or should i play Davies or harte for bertland? cheers.

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    1. Thomass
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      Theo (c)

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  19. Pinoche
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    Demi?

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    1. Demí
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      13 years, 3 months ago

      What?

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      1. Pinoche
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        Who is more nailed on Hill or Onuoha?

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        1. Demí
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          Hill

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          1. Pinoche
            • 14 Years
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            Thanx

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  20. Van The Man
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    Hello.
    Team linked.
    Have 2 FTs.
    Saving one transfer and doing Nolan > Coutinho to bench this week.
    Worth doing it??

    Thanks

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    1. In Like Flynn.
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      Wait and see how Coutinho fits in imo VTM. Have you an alternative?

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  21. Halftime
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    Any point in playing Ruiz or Sturridge today? Both tough fixtures, i could play Harte or O’Brien instead. Thanks.

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    1. fantasykid
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      Play Sturridge, possible goals

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      1. Halftime
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        thanks

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        1. tommys
          • 15 Years
          13 years, 3 months ago

          Score today ?? Cheeky fiver on O'Mahony first try scorer

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  22. Sleep Talk
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    Isacki: I'm really not sure DDG is nailed on. He is the first choice, yes. But I see no reason for Fergie not to suddenly start Lindegaard for a match or two.

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  23. cylus11 ( Manager) - Russia…
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    Captain options

    a) Mata – Will he get the game time of 90 mins as he was subbed off last GW
    b) Bale – Will he keep his away form on.
    c) Walcott- Will Stroke defense hold him off.

    Any thoughts on the same

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    1. Jafalad
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      Has to be Walcott. Bemused by those who ignore RVP though.

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  24. V-2 Schneiderlin
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    13 years, 3 months ago

    Most people going for Davies over Harte? Wondering why

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    1. Jafalad
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      13 years, 3 months ago

      SWN away form

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    2. isacki: full casual
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      Nailed on, better defence away, some attacking threat.

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    3. Art Vandelay
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      13 years, 3 months ago

      I am playing both but would have played Harte over Davies. Fancy a 0-0

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      1. V-2 Schneiderlin
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        13 years, 3 months ago

        Cheers am playing Harte hope it works out

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  25. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
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    13 years, 3 months ago

    right, slightly confused and wondering if you can help.

    1. Keep O'Brien for WC or take out for Demel, Dawson or Cuellar
    2. Harte or Pearce
    3. Should I play Onouha

    Thanks

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    1. Dynamic
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      2 Harte
      3 yes

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

      1. No more Hammers defence. Dawson if you have Mignolet. If not then Cuellar.

      2. Pearce

      3. Play Onuoha

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    3. Art Vandelay
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      13 years, 3 months ago

      1) Cuellar
      2) Harte
      3 Might be useful to know who your other defenders are...

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    4. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
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      13 years, 3 months ago

      thanks

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    5. Jafalad
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      Cuell
      Harte
      Yes

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  26. skodaole2
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    Will Le Fondre start??

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    1. Dago
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      no imo, super sub again.

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

      Super Sub

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  27. Andy1
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    Is it worth getting a Liverpool player this week? Thinking gj or Enrique?

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    1. Willis.
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      13 years, 3 months ago

      I'm getting GJ and benching him.

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  28. goneill79
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    Michu v WHU or Anichebe v Villa?

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    1. Puzzle
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      wow, tough. Probably Michu

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  29. jagshmash
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    No to le fonzi

    Any ideas if Dempsey will start. ?.

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  30. Dynamic
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    Does it make sense to use a transfer, that I would lose otherwise, to do Aguero -> Suarez?

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