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4 March 2013 1100 comments
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The Gameweek concludes at Villa Park with the home side scrambling for points to maintain their Premier League status, whilst visitors City are equally desperate to revive the pulse of an ailing title race.

The likes of Pablo Zabaleta, David Silva and Christian Benteke are on show under the lights, with a nasty surprise amongst the team news for Sergio Aguero owners. Despite that, Fantasy managers look to fitting end to a Gameweek that has delivered some big scores thus far. Our Monday night Dugout Discussion chatroom is open to visitors wishing to vent in real-time while the minutes in the Midlands tick by.

The headline team news is that Aguero misses out having sustained a knee injury in training over the weekend: Carlos Tevez is drafted in to replace his compatriot in the 4-5-1. Vincent Kompany misses out again, while Gareth Barry is fit to return to the City bench. As for Villa, they are able to name an unchanged lineup from the side that lost out at the Emirates.

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

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  1. isacki: full casual
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    N'Zogbia off for Holman. Not the most promising bandwagon ever.

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    1. Acquafresca
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      😆

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      1. isacki: full casual
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        It's fine though, minutes are no problem, he scores when he wants 😆

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    2. JK - Cønt ⭐
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      it was always doomed to failure, this is N'Zog we're dealing with

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      1. 4vets
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        I never considered him... he'll get a brace next week.

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      2. isacki: full casual
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        He has been dead to me since GW1

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    3. Acquafresca
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      Almost as bad as the Moses bandwagon last year.

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    4. JELLYFISH
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      Advantage Sess

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      1. isacki: full casual
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        I just had Sess... and it feels soooooo good..

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    5. Evs
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      I was never party to this one.

      #foolish

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  2. Chazza
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    That is my only concern with bringing in N'Zogbia this week.

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  3. heeljames
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    How many of these City players currently on the pitch do you think will be there next season? I can see a good 5-6 who will probably leave in the summer

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    1. Acquafresca
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      Please name them.

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      1. heeljames
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        Okedoke. Dzeko (back to Germany), Tevez (likely to AC milan for El Sharawaay), Kolo Toure (said he was effectively allowed to go a few months back), Sinclair (waste of money), Milner (age) and possibly Lescott and Nasri too.

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        1. CABAYE4
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          Lescott, Nasri and Sinclair aren't on the pitch?

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          1. heeljames
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            The bench is technically pitch side 😛

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        2. Mílanista
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          No way will a Tevez/SES deal happen.

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        3. Scroobius Mac
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          El Sharaway just signed a huge new contract I believe.

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        4. Acquafresca
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          You're dreaming. El Shaar isn't going anywhere anytime soon.

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          1. heeljames
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            Details aside, I still dont see Tevez staying another season.

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        5. CABAYE4
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          Also only one of Dzeko/Tevez will go max. and can't see Milner going.

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    2. CABAYE4
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      Really? Only Kolo and maybe Dzeko I can see not being there.

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      1. Acquafresca
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        Tevez. Dzeko will stay.

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    3. Granville
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      They'll find it very tough shipping some of those players they don't want. Most are on massive contracts which they could not match anywhere else.

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      1. Ginkapo FPL
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        We still have Bendtner! What chance have City got of shipping any of them!

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      2. The3rdTurd
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        They could always loan out those players and part pay their wages.

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        1. Ginkapo FPL
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          The Adebayor deal was ridiculous, but it did get rid.

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          1. The3rdTurd
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            Not one of Levy's better calls.

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            1. Ginkapo FPL
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              But 5 mill - 6 months wages is pretty damn good business if I remember it right.

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              1. The3rdTurd
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                Good for City, maybe to get him off the payroll. He's done feck all this season now that he's got his permanent contract. Levy could have saved himself the money and used it towards, say Damiao

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      3. Cheggers
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        Absolutely right Granville.

        Milner, Barry, K Toure are all on a lot of money and they wont want to move unless their wages are matched

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  4. Bests Conquests
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    I'm behind in 2 important mini-leagues, I have 8 players for next week (Sturridge included), have 2 FT's.

    But I hate to do too many changes for players on shite teams (nor, sou, sun, sto, etc.) this week, then be stuck with them...

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    1. 4vets
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      Just take next week as it comes. Don't screw your team long term for 4-10 points next week.

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  5. CABAYE4
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    C'mon Villa! Break that CS!

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    1. Evs
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      +infinity & beyond.

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      1. 4vets
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        You are buzzin'!

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        1. Evs
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          Huh?!

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          1. 4vets
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            I'm light years ahead of you 😉

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            1. Evs
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              Sorry. I'm with you now 🙂

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              1. 4vets
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                😆

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          2. The Bandit
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            Covered in flies... 😀

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    2. The Gambler.
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      +42

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  6. tobesthetoffee
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    REPOST:

    Heres my team for next week:

    Vorm (wba) (FEDDERS ON BENCH)
    Davies (wba) – Harte (AVL) – Wilson (new)
    Puncheon (nor) – Bale (liv) – Michu (wba) – Sissoko (STK)
    Studge (TOT) – Lambo (nor)

    Not playin – RVP Zabaleta Walcott Baines

    I want to make 1. a one week punt and 2. a long term change:
    1. Who to get in?
    Benteke
    Fletcher / Graham
    Cisse
    Suarez
    Lukaku

    2. Who to change in my team?

    THANKS

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    1. Burd Turglars
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      See below :/

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    2. alsybach
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      Fletcher/Graham!!??!??!? are you for REAL!?!?

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    3. tobesthetoffee
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      Just realised cant afford DDG!

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  7. COMH
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    Anyone know why Bannan isn't in the squad? Not injured according to FPL.

    Villa could do with his range of passing and quality from set pieces.

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    1. Acquafresca
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      That's what I was thinking? Not on the bench either...

      Injured apparently?

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  8. Acquafresca
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    DZEKOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
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    Is offside 😆

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    1. Konig Luther
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      http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HcD8haOeRyo/UOgd1K5cxSI/AAAAAAAAEz4/8QnedQAfXZI/s1600/i-am-legend.gif

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  9. GoonerByron
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    Shall I take any hits or just go into GW29 with this...?

    Federici
    STaylor Pearce Wilson Enrique
    Sissoko Bale Michu Guthrie
    Sturridge

    De Gea Clichy Walcott RVP Aguero

    0FT, 0.3 in the bank

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    1. Evs
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      • 16 Years
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      Ditch aguero.

      Your too light uptop with just Slurridge.

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    2. alsybach
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      A hit has to be worth it this week - it is only 2 points

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    3. Lord Flashheart
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      Aguero can go.

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  10. Burd Turglars
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    1. Suarez
    2. De Gea

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    1. Burd Turglars
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      Reply fail to Tobesthetoffee ^^^^

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      1. tobesthetoffee
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        Thanks!

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  11. The Gambler.
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    whats the point in opening the Dugout Discussion, its always empty

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    1. Chazza
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      Not on Saturday afternoon.

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  12. alsybach
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    is it worth a 4 point hit to squeeze this 11 for next week?
    Mig
    Harte/ Enrique/ Davies/ Martin
    Michu/ Sissoko/ Bale/ Puncheon
    Sturridge/ Lambert

    or shall I just go in with 10 (no Enrique)?????????

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  13. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
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    Ref is a joke, give Villa a pen for god sake 🙄

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  14. Granville
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    At least we know Dzeko isn't going to get any bonus unless he scores now.

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    1. Ginkapo FPL
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      Zaba 3baps?

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      1. Acquafresca
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        500 shots off target/blocked.

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      2. Granville
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        If this was the old system, then Zabaleta probably. He's a very impressive player.

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        1. Ginkapo FPL
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          But its not 🙁

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      3. Billy Gilmore
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        No Aguero(c), so I get Suarez(c) 😀

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        1. Ginkapo FPL
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          Doesnt matter if I dont get something from Zaba. I lose both H2H records with Aatish and Forca, so as things stand, whichever one of them wins next week goes through. 🙁

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  15. TheBabyfacedAssassin
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    so after this gw w/blanks. When will be the first dgw and which teams? cheers.

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    1. Ginkapo FPL
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      You have access to the same fixture list as us

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      1. TheBabyfacedAssassin
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        in other words. No clue, at all?

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        1. Ginkapo FPL
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          Nope, and I am bored of answering the same question. Sorry not your fault

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    2. 1966 was a great year for E…
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      Arsenal and Everton in GW33 is the only confirmed one, but if Everton beat Wigan in the FA Cup they'll have the semi final in GW33, so will only have the Arsenal midweek game, and will have a double later in the season.

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      1. TheBabyfacedAssassin
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        TY.

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    3. Harry Ball Bag™⚽⚽…
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      Gw 33

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  16. Acquafresca
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    Benteke YC.

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  17. Holy See
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    Benteker yeller.

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  18. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
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    👿 👿 👿

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  19. COMH
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    Thanks for that Benteke.

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  20. Bøwstring The Carp
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    Tevez nailed for 3 baps?

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    1. Harry Ball Bag™⚽⚽…
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      Yep

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    2. Acquafresca
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      Game not over.

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  21. Revival
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    19th time Tevez been substituted this season

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  22. Paz12
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    Are City wearing their Champions League strip?

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    1. heeljames
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      Gotta get some use out of it I guess

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    2. COMH
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      Not sure if it's a CL kit. Thought it was just a 3rd choice?

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    3. Declan-
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      They have no other use for it 🙂

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  23. ratski
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    Would you guys happier with felliani or lambert for The rest of the season ?

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    1. Andy1
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      Fellaini for dgw. Depends on other front 6/7

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      1. Andy1
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        I will have both I think

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        1. ratski
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          I have to have one or the other. And it means playing 3-5-2 or 3-4-3

          Only other alternative is dump Michu but that worries me

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      2. Tanglebrain
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        If Everton beat Wigan in the Cup on Sat there will be no DGW, so
        Fellani out.

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        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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          I would check the ticker, if I were you.

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          1. Tanglebrain
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            Ticker says DGW but I would check the Frisking article for definitive answer.

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    2. Harry Ball Bag™⚽⚽…
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      Lambert

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    3. Paz12
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      Lambert. Saints seem a very attacking outfit under Pochettino; Fellaini's goals are drying up.

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    4. 4vets
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      Fellaini, subject to cards.

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  24. Harry Ball Bag™⚽⚽…
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    How is zabaletta playing?

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    1. COMH
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      Solid defensively and hit the post in the 1st half.

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      1. Harry Ball Bag™⚽⚽…
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        May get him in for the dbl

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  25. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
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    He just kicked him in the head!

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  26. Bests Conquests
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    Which team is most likely to have a cleanie this coming GW?

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    1. Harry Ball Bag™⚽⚽…
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      Qpr

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    2. heeljames
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      QPR vs Sunderland has got 0-0 written all over it imo

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      1. Bests Conquests
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        Can we assume Cesar will be fine?

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        1. heeljames
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          I read it was only a small injury, cant remember what but it wasnt a serious one. Should be fine.

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    3. Declan-
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      Qpr imo

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  27. alsybach
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    This ref is definitely not a 'homer'!

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    1. 4vets
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      Doh!

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  28. PINKFISH (SANCTIONED AND GA…
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    Sorry but Villa are going down_ very little passion out there..
    You think they would be busting a gut _I don't see it!

    QPR have more fight to stay up imo

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    1. heeljames
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      Villa, QPR, Reading. In that order.

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      1. PINKFISH (SANCTIONED AND GA…
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        Think QPR have a cornered cats chance of surviving.

        I like the relegation battle.

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    2. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
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      lol

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  29. Lord Flashheart
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    • 14 Years
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    Is it weird to hope united win tomorrow just so I won't have to bring Rvp back?

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    1. 4vets
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      Nope... it could be a massive headache solved. It may not be, though.

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    2. Theseus
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      you and me both...

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    3. COMH
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      United winning 2moro won't make a difference. RVP started the game on Saturday when most thought he wouldn't.

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    4. 1966 was a great year for E…
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      Of course not. Real are the team of Franco, the team of the fascists! A win for Utd is a win for democracy 🙂

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    5. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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      Barking. 😉

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  30. Torreslove
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    to hell with zabs cleanie. I want villa to score!!

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    1. Evs
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      That's the ticket 😉

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