Spot the Differential

Spot the Differential – Gameweek 34

This week’s late Friday regular focuses on a trio of cut-price midfield alternatives. Two of our protagonists are also viable options for double Gameweek 36, while another has back-to-back clashes with two of the current bottom five to boost his appeal.

Jonathan de Guzman

After a slow start to life at the Liberty, the on-loan Dutchman has steadily accumulated the points and, in terms of Swansea midfielders, now sits second behind Michu in the Fantasy Premier League (FPL) game. De Guzman has switched between central midfield and the role in “the hole” depending on how Michu is utilised by Michael Laudrup but with a share of set-pieces in his locker, has still managed to produce five goals, seven assists and 13 bonus points this season – as a result, he currently sits on 114 points, more than the likes of wide men Wayne Routledge (111), Pablo Hernandez (89) and Nathan Dyer (87).

The altercation with Dyer in March’s Capital One Cup final also led to Laudrup confirming de Guzman as his first-choice spot-kick taker, another reason to consider the Dutchman ahead of a schedule that hands the Swans a double Gameweek 36 (MCY, wba). With a home game against Southampton tomorrow supplemented by a final day showdown with Fulham at the Liberty, de Guzman looks a decent shout for the remaining Gameweeks – all three of his double figure hauls have arrived in front of his own fans so far. Coming in at 5.7 in FPL and 4.7 in the Sky Sports game, he is owned by less than 5% of managers in both games and could appeal to those looking for an alternative to Michu amongst the Swansea midfield over the final stretch.

James Morrison

The Baggies midfielder’s form has somewhat mirrored that of his club, with a strong opening few months followed by a series of erratic displays. Quick out the blocks, Morrison’s role behind a lone striker produced attacking points in six of the opening 12 Gameweeks as he flourished under the guidance of new boss Steve Clarke. Fantasy managers were quick to jump on board the bandwagon as the Scot’s FPL price rose from 6.0 to 6.4 but with Romelu Lukaku offering more consistent source of points, interest in Morrison tailed off.

Now down to 5.7 in FPL (6.4 in the Sky Sports game), Morrison – like de Guzman – also has a double Gameweek 36 to boost his appeal and arrived back on Fantasy radars after converting a spot-kick in the Baggies’ previous match at home to Arsenal. While Lukaku is likely to pick up plenty more investment, there is a theory that Clarke will perhaps play the on loan forward less over the remaining matches in order to assess his permanent squad members ahead of next season. Morrison, on the other hand, offers a consistency of starts which is unlikely to disappoint. With a home clash against Newcastle and trip to Southampton preceding the double (WIG, mcy), he’s offered further chance to add to his four goals and seven assists so far this term.

Andros Townsend

One of the few QPR players exempt from Harry Redknapp’s ire in recent weeks, the on loan Tottenham wide man has dazzled with a series of eye-catching displays since moving to Loftus Road back in January. Townsend’s mazy runs on the flank, allied with his penchant for a long range effort, have been a feature of the R’s attacking ploys over the last few matches and with a home clash against Stoke followed by a trip to Reading, the next couple of Gameweeks look prosperous.

While the likes of Adel Taarabt and Junior Hoilett have alternated on the left, Townsend’s security of starts under Redknapp is undoubted and with a price of 4.6 in FPL and 4.1 in the Sky Sports game, he’s more than justified his price tag with two goals, a pair of assists and 6 FPL bonus points in eight appearances.

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  1. izo
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    2nd?

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    1. Ginkapo FPL
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      Well its not the first first, and it certaintly wont be the last

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      1. izo
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        🙂

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  2. Crouch Potato!
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    Where is everybody?

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  3. r0binh0
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    Anyone else tempted by Aguero and Tevez from GW35 onwards?

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  4. Ginkapo FPL
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    11 years, 2 months ago

    Junior Hoilett over Townsend this week for me.

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  5.  ⓖⓐⓩⓩⓐ™
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    11 years, 2 months ago

    would anyone recommend any changes or is this good to go?

    de Gea. (Bunn)
    Rafael. Monreal. Davies. (Zabaleta. Harte)
    Bale. Michu. Walcott(vc). Fellaini (Townsend)
    Rvp(c). Suarez. Kone

    Thanks

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    1. liquidfootball2
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      Play Townsend, bench Felli as likely to be def mid

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  6. denial
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    I tell you what I think, I think it's nearly summer and everyone needs to pack this sh1t up pretty soon.

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    1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
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      😆

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    2. Scroobius Mac
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      Both FPl and IRL I want this season to end. Just tired of it all.

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  7. tobesthetoffee
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    11 years, 2 months ago

    Here’s my team atm:

    0 FT 2.6 in Bank

    Jussi (WIG)

    Fig (whu) – Zabaleta (tot) – Baines (sun)

    Townsend (STK) – Fellaini (sun) – De Guzman (SOU) – SANTI(ful) – SILVA(tot)

    rvp vc (AVL) – Lukaku C (NEW)

    Bench – Bentekkers – WILSON- RIETHER

    Should I leave it and avoid the hit or make a transfer, the injuries worry me!

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    1. laushunman
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      leave it !!

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  8. Trigg ⭐️
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    Serious United v Villa predictions?

    I'm going 2-1 to United. RvP is a good captain choice if you have him, but he isn't the be all and end all this week.

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    1. LOCO ABREU
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      serious prediction: 5-0

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      1. Trigg ⭐️
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        11 years, 2 months ago

        Did you by any chance predict a similar scoreline against Reading?

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        1. LOCO ABREU
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          yes

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          1. Trigg ⭐️
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            Thought so 😉

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    2. Bad Pen
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      I think 3-1 and whilst I agree with your sentiment I can't bring myself to move the armband to anyone else.

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      1. Trigg ⭐️
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        If I had him, I'd give him the armband. But I'm also happy with Suarez (C) and he could outscore RvP realistically.

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        1. Bad Pen
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          11 years, 2 months ago

          I think Suarez could have a good game too, good luck 🙂

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          1. Trigg ⭐️
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            Cheers, let's hope they score the same, and put an end to people gloating!

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    3. CarelessGenius©
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      Utd like playing Villa........ Could be a cricket score.

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    4. Mr. Perfectionist
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      2-1

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  9. charliekiller
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    11 years, 2 months ago

    Hi all.

    I'm stuck with any transfer this week, just don't know what should I do, what is vital because been out with any information during last week.

    Could anyone take a look and give a piece of advice? 🙂

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    1. Omar Devone Little
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      Get rid of Coutinho and J Evans imo. You have quite a bit of cash in the bank, improve the midfield, forward line with it

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    2. CarelessGenius©
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      Caz to Walcott and Berbs to RvP, if that'll work.
      Change your team name though.....it scares me.

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      1. CarelessGenius©
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        11 years, 2 months ago

        And (c) RvP this week.....

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    3. charliekiller
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      Thank you guys, any other?

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  10. SPorting
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    11 years, 2 months ago

    Hi.

    Bye.

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  11. LOCO ABREU
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    11 years, 2 months ago

    Play Townsend or Fellaini?

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    1. CarelessGenius©
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      Home fixture has weight to it.....

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    2. liquidfootball2
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      Townsend IMO

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  12. CarelessGenius©
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    Spot the differential? Gareth Bale stand up if u please....

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  13. Colonel Shoe 肝池
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    bloody townsend, wheres WR...... 😉

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  14. Doctor X
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    11 years, 2 months ago

    Final question of the day gents.

    Berbatov vs Arsenal (H)

    or

    Kone vs West Ham (A)

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    1. Trigg ⭐️
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      Swaying towards Kone ... but people benched Berba when he played Arsenal earlier in the season, and it turned out pretty badly.

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      1. Doctor X
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        True. 2 goals and an assist that day. But that might not be the right way to look at it.

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        1. Trigg ⭐️
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          I think my point is that you can't predict Berba's points. I still think Kone, but Berba might annoy you by getting a couple of goals at the weekend.

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          1. Doctor X
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            Cheers for input Trigg!

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    2. Rui
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      Tough one. I'd always back the player at home in this situation, so Berba.

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  15. DV8R
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    11 years, 2 months ago

    Berbs + Cazorla -> Michu + Lukaku

    Worth it for a hit?

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    1. Rui
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      I would just do Caz --> Michu.

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      1. denial
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        I did that move.

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      2. COMH
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        +42

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    2. /
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      Neither are worth doing

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  16. /
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    😯

    Spurs no penalties all season?

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    1. denial
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      Europa - horrible.

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    2. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
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      'due' 😯

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    3. CarelessGenius©
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      Who takes them then?

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  17. izo
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    Santi -> Bale for free?

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    1. Captain Shirokov
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      Not this week.

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      1. izo
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        Original plan was to wait till next week, but if Bale is fit...

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        1. Omar Devone Little
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          AVB cant afford not to start him imo, need to win as many games as possible to try and get 4th

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      2. FantaCity
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        *this

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    2. Omar Devone Little
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      Just did it myself, hoping he gets at least 60 mins

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    3. FPLord
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      That's what I'm doing

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  18. COMH
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    a) Start Cazorla and carry my FT to next week

    or

    b) Bench Caz and do Pienaar > Morrison

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    1. Captain Shirokov
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      a) It's what I'm doing.

      Oh and I found a behind-the-scenes to that A-trak song if your interested?

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

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      1. COMH
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        Nice one. Painstaking prep getting all that sorted.

        Like the bit at the end when the guy is listening to it from another room. "It sounded good".

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        1. Captain Shirokov
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          😀

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    2. Doctor X
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      I'd do B. Live a little 🙂 He's got a good fixture and a DGW.

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    3. Trigg ⭐️
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      Caz is still a good option for this week IMO. Seems crazy to bench him.

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  19. Doctor X
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    Reply to the post on the previous page Granny. No Van Persie for me I'm afraid. I'll probably be (c)ing Walcott or Michu and getting in Kone for Berbatov.

    I know, I did pretty poorly last week. Hope I helped. Cheers.

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  20. Shane Ferguson 4.0
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    11 years, 2 months ago

    Which 3 to play?

    Zabaleta (tot)
    Enrique (CHE)
    Davies (SOU)
    Onouha (STO)
    Benteke (mun)

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  21. Stephen - Robot Daniels
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    11 years, 2 months ago

    Gerrard or Cazorla to Michu?

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    1. Canadian Football
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      I assume that you are getting rid of both by DGW.....imo Stevie G this week (tougher fixture) and Caz>Bale Next

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      1. Stephen - Robot Daniels
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        11 years, 2 months ago

        That's the plan, was going to be Gerrard but that Cazorla flag has me worried. cheers.

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  22. Canadian Football
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    11 years, 2 months ago

    Really stuck!!!!

    Who to bench?

    Pienaar
    Fellaini
    Maloney
    Berbatov

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    1. Kevin Twine
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      Same dilemma and I'm benching Pienaar.

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    2. Thomass
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      Berb

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    3. Acquafresca
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      Pienaar for me.

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      1. liquidfootball2
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        Why not Fellaini if def mid?

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  23. Mulder
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    11 years, 2 months ago

    DDG
    Dawson Zaba Olsson Sagna
    Fellaini Mata Walcott Caz Michu
    RVP(c)

    Tekkers, Anichiebe, Brede

    Good to go?

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    1. /
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      Start Anichebe instead of either Zab or Dawson

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      1. Mulder
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        Ughhh I'm so torn!

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        1. /
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          4-5-1 is not a good FPL formation

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    2. Spike ⚽️
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      Not really. Wouldn't be my choice 🙁

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    3. Rui
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      Play Tekkers ahead of a defender imo.

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    4. Spiritofshankly
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      DDG
      Olsen Sagna Zab
      Mata Walcott Caz Michu
      Anichebe RVP(c) Benteke

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  24. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
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    I think I'm going to play Enrique for potential attacking returns, play Distin(sun) or Davies (SOU)?

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    1. Thomass
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      Maybe just ben

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      1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
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        😯

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    2. Acquafresca
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      Once again, Davies.

      You believe your club will score, do you not?

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      1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
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        It could be 0-0 is all

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        1. Acquafresca
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          I see Sunderland scoring.. but go with your gut.

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  25. Hatter
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    11 years, 2 months ago

    Michu ->> Sessegnon for a hit? He really could hit form...

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    1. Thomass
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      No

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    2. karankachiefs
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      lol

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    3. elwardio
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      Noooo Michu has a double coming up that would be madness you would be losing a fixture at the cost of 4 points

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  26. Thomass
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    11 years, 2 months ago

    Loving the swans picks keep it up mark! 'My boyhood club'

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  27. elwardio
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    11 years, 2 months ago

    Which 2 players should I bench?

    Baines, Fellaini (sun)
    Cazorla, Walcott (ful)
    Townsend, Samba (STO)
    Obrien (WIG)

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    1. Mulder
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      Obrien for sure then flip a coin between Samba and Townsend

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  28. /
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    I have a feeling that the many people who have sold Cazorla this week will be regretting it this time tomorrow.

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    1. Trigg ⭐️
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      I hope you're right Towelie.

      The 3 GW rule? Love him to get another hat trick 😀

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    2. izo
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      Or people that didn't transfer him out will be regretting it.

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    3. r0binh0
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      fingers crossed...

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  29. Captain Shirokov
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    11 years, 2 months ago

    How about Fellaini ➡ Sess?

    Think I'll go ahead with it.

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    1. /
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      Just save your transfer

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  30. Konig Luther
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    11 years, 2 months ago

    Play with: downing, cazorla or azpi?

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