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22 February 2013 1262 comments
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Wayne Rooney may have been ruled out by most following Sir Alex Ferguson’s Thursday press conference but today he’s back in training and may yet come into the reckoning for the Loftus Road trip. United’s title rivals, City, are forced to check on the fitness of both Vincent Kompany and Gareth Barry for their clash with Chelsea, according to Roberto Mancini.

Meanwhile, down in the capital, Joey O’Brien, George McCartney and James Collins are all back in training for West Ham ahead of Monday’s home match with Tottenham. Loic Remy has trained for QPR over the last couple of days and “looks okay†ahead of United’s visit, revealed Harry Redknapp earlier this morning. The forward will continue to be assessed, though, with the R’s boss still undecided whether to field him.

Back up North and Danny Rose is ruled out with a hamstring injury for Sunderland, while skipper Lee Cattermole is unlikely to recover from a knee problem in time for the trip to West Brom. Alan Pardew remains hopeful that Tim Krul will be available for Newcastle’s home clash with Southampton. The Magpies keeper faces a scan on his ankle, though, after picking up a problem in last night’s Europa League win over Metalist.

Victor Anichebe remains â€a bit of a doubt†for Everton’s trip to Norwich, though Seamus Coleman may come into contention for the Toffees after returning to training. The home side will check on both Alex Tettey and Andrew Surman ahead of the Toffees visit.

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

We’ll be factoring today’s updates into the Rate My Team model very soon, with the Projections updated in the next couple of hours.

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

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  1. mufc802
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    12 years, 10 months ago

    I currently have Fellaini bought for 7.4m, now costs 7.7m and is about to rise to 7.8m tonight so I can sell him tomorrow morning for 7.6m. Is it worth selling him for Walcott who I don't currently own? I think Arsenal will score a few tomorrow as they need a confidence boost and Fellaini plays kinda deep. It would also be for a hit.

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    1. Kostja
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      Fellaini is not playing deep with a fully fit squad and he plays Reading next week.

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    2. Acquafresca
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      Can you field XI?

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      1. mufc802
        • 15 Years
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        Yes just about. I just don't want to miss out on not having Walcott but it might be better to stick will Fellaini.

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  2. Torreslove
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 10 months ago

    play demel or marv to field 11?

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    1. Kostja
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      neither will play

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      1. Torreslove
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 10 months ago

        you mean neither will start or neither will play at all?

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        1. Kostja
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 10 months ago

          marv maybe a sub appearence but less likely with Barfa possible on the bench. Demel could play, but only if the newly recovered defenders are not fit enough to play.

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  3. Acquafresca
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 10 months ago

    Right.. Members Cup.

    Im playing Fridhem FF.

    http://fantasy.premierleague.com/entry/252367/event-history/26/

    Anyone know him?

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    1. Alchi-traz
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      12 years, 10 months ago

      Me. He's a twat

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  4. Optimus.
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 10 months ago

    cant be far off the scout picks

    szczesny
    baines harte walker rafael
    bale walcott fellaini sissoko
    rvp giroud

    foster demel 😉 kebe cisse

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    1. Kostja
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      12 years, 10 months ago

      Cant see Walker in there, especially over Downing. I think a Fulham defender will get a chance to impress. And I think we may see Lukaku in there

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      1. Optimus.
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 10 months ago

        downing?...lukaku wont be in there..pog has a better chance

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        1. Kostja
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 10 months ago

          Dawson I mean. Pog he may not even start? Just watch, Lukaku a goal minimum coming up this week 🙂

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  5. FredrikH
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 10 months ago

    Giroud (C). The gut feeling is strong tonight.

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    1. Torreslove
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      too much mexican?

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      1. FredrikH
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 10 months ago

        Indian curry. So not sure if I should trust my gut today. Any thoughts?

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        1. Torreslove
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 10 months ago

          i wouldnt do it. giroud didnt even start against bayern, granted they did look better with him up top and walcott on the right. but it just shows that he is not guaranteed to start. I would go with walcott, bale, or rvp (depending on who you have on your team).

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          1. FredrikH
            • 13 Years
            12 years, 10 months ago

            Got all of them and you reasoning seems legit, but the Curry has spoken. Thanks for your view tho 🙂 gl

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            1. Torreslove
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              12 years, 10 months ago

              best of luck mate 😀 as long as giroud doesnt steal any of wally's points.

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    2. jayzico
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      12 years, 10 months ago

      Always go with the gut dude. I did a few weeks back with fellaini. and it paid off big time... time to start catching up (if you're like me and at 30,000ish)

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      1. FredrikH
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 10 months ago

        I'm doing it. Thanks. Mos def time to catch up! (i'm at 50,000ish)

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    3. GreennRed
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      I think Villa will do alright at The Emirates.Their defence has more potential than most down there and they have to start digging hard from here on in. Van Persie looks a better bet.

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  6. John Nerdelbaum
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    12 years, 10 months ago

    I'm guessing Migs over Bunn this week?

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  7. rsleeds
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 10 months ago

    Got 0.0 mil what shall i do with 2 FTs:

    Enrique + Guthrie > _______ + _______?

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    1. rsleeds
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      anyone? I don't know what i should do

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    2. chocolove
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      12 years, 10 months ago

      harte+sissoko?

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  8. mgrea
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 10 months ago

    Sturridge ---> Giroud, Lambert or Kone?

    FT

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    1. @FPLMason
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      12 years, 10 months ago

      Giroud between that lot. Answer mine now 🙂

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  9. Keane There Dunne That
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 10 months ago

    REPOST!!!.What to do!!!!

    Mignolet. Federici.

    GJ. Cameron. Demel. Shaw. Davies.

    Fellaini. Mata. Walcott. Michu. Puncheon

    Fletcher. RVP. Sturridge

    1FT and 0.4.

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    1. Optimus.
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      demel or davis to dawson maybe

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      1. Keane There Dunne That
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 10 months ago

        How is GJ + Michu ---> Dawson + bale

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        1. Optimus.
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 10 months ago

          i do think you need bale(got him back in for a hit myself)..i dont like the losing michu bit though

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          1. Keane There Dunne That
            • 13 Years
            12 years, 10 months ago

            What about fellaini instead and get R.Martin in defence

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  10. Le Bluff
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    12 years, 10 months ago

    My next FPL Cup opponent has already made 3 transfers this week..

    Makes me want to sit tight and not take a hit. I'll already be 8 points ahead of him..

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  11. SW6
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 10 months ago

    Jol: "Sometimes we are like a blonde girl, we look good from afar but are far from good." 😆

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    1. CABAYE4
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      12 years, 10 months ago

      😀

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  12. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 10 months ago

    Boom! All done. 🙂

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    1. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      Do share.

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 10 months ago

        Davies to McAuley.

        Previously, on Saturday, Sturridge to Lambert.

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    2. CABAYE4
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      What you done in the end?

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    3. Mavric Marco
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      Good luck Sir 🙂

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 10 months ago

        And to you, S S! 😀

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  13. jayzico
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 10 months ago

    Roonpig out for Lambert?

    What you gurus say?

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  14. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 10 months ago

    is dawson nailed on now at spurs?

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    1. chocolove
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      spurs captain

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  15. Stats King-@football2space
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 10 months ago

    Fielding a Playing XI !!!
    Got 1 FT, 0.0m
    Bego, (Bunn)
    Zaba, Harte, Clyne , (Davies, Fabio)
    Wally, Mata, Bale, Fellani , (Michu)
    RVP, Aguero, (Sturr)

    Got only 10 players to play for GW 27, on top of that Kebe is doubtful.
    What transfer shud i make to field a playing XI ?

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    1. jayzico
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      looks awesome. I'm possibly fielding 8. hmm

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    2. Stats King-@football2space
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      OOPS, Actually made a typo error, its Kebe instead of Fellani.

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      1. jayzico
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        12 years, 10 months ago

        even better i'd say

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  16. Sweetpea
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 10 months ago

    Sagna owners, would you get rid considering next 3 fixtures are:

    blank, Tot, probable blank???

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    1. Sweetpea
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      for a hit btw

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    2. Screaming Midget
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      A hit if it means the difference between 10 and 11 men

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    3. mgrea
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      12 years, 10 months ago

      He is injured for quite a while isn't he?

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      1. Sweetpea
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 10 months ago

        who knows but i dont want him rotting on my bench

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  17. isacki: full casual
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    12 years, 10 months ago

    Regarding dealing with GW29, what if it's better to write off GW29 and do well before and after it?

    Doing without players from MCI/MUN/CHE/ARS/EVE has its own cost - perhaps it's worth looking at fielding say 9 in GW29 (meaning you keep 5 players from those clubs that week). You can soften the blow by being short on defenders not strikers so you don't miss out on so many points. You're then better prepared for the DGW than everyone else.

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    1. CABAYE4
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      If I didn't have my WC I'd be thinking like that and suffering that week.

      With the WC, I can afford to get players for GW29 and then play it to get a load of doublers in.

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      1. isacki: full casual
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 10 months ago

        Yep the WC makes it much, much easier. Will definitely look to save it at all costs next year, honest. I'll remember the effect of the FA Cup.

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    2. Konig Luther
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      don't forget the guys who have WC

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    3. Elniñorules
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      Why are worried about gw29 here?

      I'm struggling to field a 11 this week!!!

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      1. Konig Luther
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 10 months ago

        i probably only will go with 9 for this week... and i'm not worried

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      2. isacki: full casual
        • 14 Years
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        Only thinking about it because the transfers I make now affect GW29 ðŸ˜

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    4. 4vets
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      12 years, 10 months ago

      This is my plan. I will not muck up my team for 1 gw.

      I've already had a 35pt gw this season anyway 🙂

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    5. isacki: full casual
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      For example if I got Rafael in this week against QPR and had him for United's good fixtures (except for the blank) plus the DGW, you'd think it might be a profit.

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    6. TeamSteam
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      When will we know about the rescheduled games from GW 29?

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    7. AK â­
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      Yeah, too much panic imo. I'm happy benching my 2 mids and 1 forward if all the blanks go through. Just concentrate on the next GW.

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      1. isacki: full casual
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 10 months ago

        Yeah there's that, I'm tempted to get in a United defender as they will be great defensive DGW cover and I won't suffer so much benching them.

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    8. Sweetpea
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      Or just get in gw29 players now and use wildcard for dgw.....best of both worlds

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      1. isacki: full casual
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 10 months ago

        Yes that's an option for some 😀

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    9. Captain Robert Hatch
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      I'd agree and say that 5 is about the limit. I have 7 as of now and can't remove any this GW. So I'll use my 2FT to remove them to get down to 5. Maybe a -4 if it presents itself.

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      1. isacki: full casual
        • 14 Years
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        Yeah. Probably best.

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    10. Reedy
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      I'm going to put three big mids on the bench and sell and buy back my strikers (as I don't have any value tied up in them).

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      1. isacki: full casual
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 10 months ago

        Mata, Walcott, Fellaini benched and maybe 4 at the back then in a 4-2-3?

        If you get three strikers out that week I think you'll be doing pretty well.

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        1. Reedy
          • 15 Years
          12 years, 10 months ago

          Yes, and I want to bring Lambert and Cisse in temporarily for RVP and Roo, but it's a lot of hits!

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  18. @FPLMason
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 10 months ago

    Repost since i got only 1 reply.
    If you had the choice to lose Sturridge, who’d you bring in?
    A) Giroud. Could go mental against Villa , and could score again in the Tottenham Arsenal derby, but he’s facing a potential blank gw29
    B)Papiss Cisse. Has SOT swa STO in the next 3 and i see him also scoring.
    C)Any other forward up to 10mill and why? (i have also RvP and Suarez)

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    1. ~SpartakMac
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      12 years, 10 months ago

      I'd go for Cisse.

      Toon have Barfa coming back and Sissoko is looking class. Cisse should hopefully find some form soon.

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    2. isacki: full casual
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      Giroud if you can get through GW29 OK.

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      1. @FPLMason
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 10 months ago

        Would leave me with 2 Arsenal players (him and theo)1 everton player (fella)and 1 manchester united player(rvp). Thats 4 of my front 8 with Guthrie also in the mix. Do you think it'll be worth getting him in? Please be honest and ty

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  19. Mavric Marco
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 10 months ago

    It all comes down to 3 players this week then. RvP, Walcott and Bale.

    I own them all as I'm sure a lot of other people do so picking a captain out of them will make or break the gameweek......Choices, Choices.

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    1. Plagued by indecision
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      I concur. Rival has only RvP and Walcott and a host of other problems... the temptation to (c) Bale and destroy his 31-point lead is huge...

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      1. Mavric Marco
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 10 months ago

        Do it mate! Think i'm captaining bale.

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    2. 4vets
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      I have 'em. Theo for me. QPR have the ability to shut shop. Bale is away (I know, I know...) and Theo just stands out.

      I've probably got it wrong though 🙂

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      1. Mavric Marco
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 10 months ago

        Haha, I was going to go with Theo myself but after the terrible display against Bayern it made me think twice. I know Villa aren't Bayern by a long shot but I think Arsenal are in poor form at the mo and Bale is in the hot form of his life! 😀

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  20. TeamSteam
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 10 months ago

    Best cheap defender for this and gw 29?

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    1. @FPLMason
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      Marriappa.

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    2. AK â­
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      Dawson.

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      1. TeamSteam
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 10 months ago

        Already in my team, along with Harte. Another suggestion?

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        1. Keane There Dunne That
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 10 months ago

          R.Martin

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          1. TeamSteam
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            12 years, 10 months ago

            Already have Bunn. Dont fancy doubling up on any defence. Any love for Newcastle defence? I know Krul out is a blow, but nice fixtures. Demel is out, and i wont have 11 if he doesnt play this weekend.

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        2. JapBen
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 10 months ago

          Clyne or Turner

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  21. GreennRed
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 10 months ago

    Have Begovic, Federici, Davies,Dawson, Martin, Debuchy and B. Jones. Very reluctant to double up on any of those teams.

    Please pick :

    A. Caldwell
    B. O'Shea
    C. Clyne
    D. Hill

    or please suggest another for 5.3 or less. Have Davies,Dawson, Martin, Debuchy and selling B. Jones.

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    1. John Nerdelbaum
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      Clyne has decent fixtures and the possibility of attacking returns

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  22. mgrea
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 10 months ago

    Would you do Enrique to Evans? (-4)

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    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      Nah. Possible blank GW29 as well as possibly not even getting a clean sheet.

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    2. Screaming Midget
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      How many do you have starting at the moment?

      This was my plan but I have Evra and United may have a blank GW29. Whereas Enrique has his blank but then played GW29

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    3. Alchi-traz
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      Do them as in bum them?

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    4. SC not pearls before swine
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      I wouldn't, no.

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  23. Thomass
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 10 months ago

    Right what have I missed??

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  24. Crouch Potato!
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 10 months ago

    Just checked my team selling value, its reached 106.1mil, think I'll start drinking in wine bars from now on. And order burgers with cheese in them 😉

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    1. Reedy
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      Haha. Why not? The season's nearly over, and you can't take it with you.

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  25. Screaming Midget
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 10 months ago

    Here you go guys.... Gallon Smashing!

    The new thing that outdoes the Harlem Shake...

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glgblV7Un_g

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    1. Optimus.
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      i have to say that made me laugh 😀

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    2. Back to Back Ballacks
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      😆 😆 😆

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  26. King Kohli
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 10 months ago

    Sorry guys, but i have been totally out of loop with football for the last fortnight due to work committments.
    what is with hese blank gws coming up? Also team in such a mess
    Bunn / Federici
    Sagna / Davies / Jose Enrique / Pearce / Demel
    Bale / De Guzman / Mata / Michu / Walcott
    Sturridge / Van Persie / Lambert

    1 FT, £1.1m in the bank.
    would you wc or take a hit and field 10 this week?
    Cheers

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    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      There's an article from a few days back about it.

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    2. CABAYE4
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      De Guzman to Sissoko and Sagna to Evans/Debuchy/McAuley

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    3. King Kohli
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      Cheers guys

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  27. Nopli
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 10 months ago

    Haxball time? 🙂

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  28. Hey_Arnold
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 10 months ago

    Im thinking Bale for Captain this week over walcott and RVP. Anybody else thinking he might get a hat trick v wet spam?

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    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      2 points.

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    2. Optimus.
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      not if demel plays he wont

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      1. Hey_Arnold
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 10 months ago

        demel? are you serious?! And 2 points would be the first time that has happened for a while....

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        1. Epic Fail
          • 15 Years
          12 years, 10 months ago

          So basically he's due a 2 pointer?

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        2. Optimus.
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 10 months ago

          demel is the most underrated player on here

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          1. Hey_Arnold
            • 12 Years
            12 years, 10 months ago

            both crap comments!! All the high scorers are 'due a 2 pointer' on that basis. And demel hardly ever plays. He is ok for his price but even better out there eg Harte, Wilson.

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  29. Reckoner
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 10 months ago

    Chance of Santon and Demel starting this week?

    I'm guessing pretty good, and about equal to Arsenal outspending Chelsea this summer respectively.

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    1. rsleeds
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      Santon should start he was rested for the europa league game as for demel i don't know

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  30. rsleeds
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 10 months ago

    would enrique + guthrie > dawson + punch be ok?

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