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22 April 2013 1826 comments
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The Gameweek and, in all likelihood, the title race, ends at Old Trafford tonight. United play host to Aston Villa needing the three points to seal the crown, whilst the visitors turn up requiring something from the game in their ongoing battle at the foot of the table.

Fantasy managers will doubtless be looking for a United clean sheet, with more than a passing interest in the exploits of Robin Van Persie as he looks to build on his recent revival after the two-goal double Gameweek.

Our Dugout Discussion chatroom is now open to steer us through the night’s events.

The team news finds Sir Alex Ferguson field another attacking lineup as he starts with Van Persie, Wayne Rooney and Shinji Kagawa once again. Ryan Giggs is recalled to midfield, shifting Phil Jones back to the defence. Both Rio Ferdinand and Nemanja Vidic miss out as Johnny Evans slots in alongside Jones at centre-back. Villa make one change in opposition – Gabby Agbonlahor returns from injury with Jordan Bowery dropping to the bench.

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

  1. crystalpalaceRus
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 9 months ago

    So has Evans made a remarkable recovery?

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    1. Evs
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      • 16 Years
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      Yep.

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    2. Bad Pen
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      Seems that way.

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  2. pilgrim
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    12 years, 9 months ago

    a goal and assist now from rvp, plus the inevitable 3 bps and I hit over 100. And on Saturday night my bench had scored more than my 7 players that day. Ridiculous.

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    1. Ginkapo FPL
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      12 years, 9 months ago

      NZ team can have the week off 😀

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      1. pilgrim
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        hoping for more next week. Planning Suarez & Sagna> Defoe & Vert. Defoe loves playing Wigan. We should all take bit points hit next week, setting up for the semis (or is there a week break?)

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        1. Ginkapo FPL
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          Were playing England next week but as were already through it doesnt matter that much. So yes any nagging injuries etc should be dealt with this week if possible.

          I'll probably pick the team tonight unless Bonz has any objections.

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          1. pilgrim
            • 16 Years
            12 years, 9 months ago

            all about momentum though. We dont want to throw a game away cus its meaningless. Go for the jugular. Win every game.

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  3. OrmskirkFC
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    12 years, 9 months ago

    RVP off at halftime to save him for next season?

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    1. For Fuchs Sake
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      In your dreams!

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  4. flipperallstars
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 9 months ago

    Rest of my team mustered 27 RVP has alreadt got 26 ,thank god I captain RVP

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  5. Podge
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    12 years, 9 months ago

    Anyone got 100 yet if you include 8 more points for RVP C ?

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  6. MJ6987
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    12 years, 9 months ago

    Unreal and 3 of his hilarious alter-egos logged off FFS after RVP's 3rd goal 🙁

    #prayforunreal

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    1. Declan-
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      He's in a bad place right now

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    2. Evs
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      How can you tell ?

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      1. MJ6987
        • 15 Years
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        Whooosh! 😆

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  7. Drogba "Unstoppable, U…
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    12 years, 9 months ago

    Rooney your turn now... 🙁

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  8. For Fuchs Sake
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    12 years, 9 months ago

    Sold RVP last week, 4point hit to get him back this week and captained him, phew!!

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    1. MJ6987
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      12 years, 9 months ago

      Sometimes an ability to quickly admit your mistakes is FPL gold

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    2. Viper
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      12 years, 9 months ago

      You sold him for the dgwk? 😯

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      1. For Fuchs Sake
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 9 months ago

        Yeah got in Rooney, he looked more dangerous, but then got shifted to Def Mid!!!

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        1. Viper
          • 15 Years
          12 years, 9 months ago

          I had Rooney for the dgwk aswell. Did Rooney -> RVP for a hit this week..

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          1. For Fuchs Sake
            • 16 Years
            12 years, 9 months ago

            Did you captain him?

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  9. Viper
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    12 years, 9 months ago

    Should I now keep RVP with my wildcard? Was going to go for a front 3 of Tevez, Kone, Defoe. This is pretty ominous tonight though?

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  10. GlasgowFF
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    12 years, 9 months ago

    Not owning RVP at all this season has hampered me.

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    1. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
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      12 years, 9 months ago

      really? can't see how that would hamper you

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    2. For Fuchs Sake
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      Why would you not own him at any point?

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    3. JT's Dog
        12 years, 9 months ago

        Em learnt anything?

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    4. MrAnderson
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      12 years, 9 months ago

      a villa goal would be lovley. before the west ham game last week i was 30 points adrift of my rival, now im 30 ahead. robin saved my season.

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    5. Evans
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      If you haven't got RVP or captained him then your season is over

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      1. Drogba "Unstoppable, U…
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 9 months ago

        🙁

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      2. 1966 was a great year for E…
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 9 months ago

        Someone mentioned that 3 out of the top 10 didn't (c) him.

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      3. Make United Great Again
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 9 months ago

        + More or less, differentials forwards have been punished by this hatrick.

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      4. Kagawa-san-mia
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 9 months ago

        i had suarez capt so meh
        still hurts that there is still another half left

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    6. Sleep Talk
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      • 14 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      Piers Morgan is trending on twitter. He is really furious now. 😆

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      1. New Ghost
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        12 years, 9 months ago

        "I'm trembling with fury."

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      2. Red-United
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        12 years, 9 months ago

        I wish people would stop giving that troll so much attention.

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        1. Alan The Llama
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          12 years, 9 months ago

          This. The man is clearly an imbecile. Who needs arresting for phone hacking.

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        2. 1966 was a great year for E…
          • 15 Years
          12 years, 9 months ago

          Saw this post and assumed it was about our Sunderland supporting friend...

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        3. pilgrim
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          12 years, 9 months ago

          +10000000

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      3. Declan-
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 9 months ago

        Tweets are funny though

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      4. JT's Dog
          12 years, 9 months ago

          When his testicles are on fire I will be interested in what he says

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      5. New Ghost
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 9 months ago

        I'm happy with 26; it's Rooney's turn now. 2 from Sir Shrek please.

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        1. COMH
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 9 months ago

          +2

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      6. shirtless
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        12 years, 9 months ago

        As things stand with RVP on 34 as captain with 3baps, De Gea 6 and Clyne subbing in that boosts me from 53 up to 99?? So I need something more to break the three figures!!!

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        1. Podge
          • 15 Years
          12 years, 9 months ago

          De Gea save point ?

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      7. The Bandit
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 9 months ago

        With double Man U defs and no RVP I don't think my heart will take another 50 mins of this... 😀

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        1. Declan-
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          12 years, 9 months ago

          Have double defence and rvp 😉

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        2. Optimus.
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 9 months ago

          its horrible

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      8. For Fuchs Sake
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        12 years, 9 months ago

        Have DDG and Rafa as well as RVP captain, clean sheet please
        BRUCIEBONUS!!!!

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      9. COMH
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 9 months ago

        Do you think Ashley Young is struggling to deal with the pressure of being a United player? He was so great for Villa but looks too inconsistent for United.

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        1. Parm
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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          12 years, 9 months ago

          He prefers to be a big player in a small team, he's too much of a showman for a bigger side.

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          1. COMH
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            Good shout.

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      10. FPL Daniel
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 9 months ago

        And who said I won't have a hack trick player in my team for the season 😀

        That is 5 goals in 2 weeks for Robin...

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        1. The Bandit
          • 15 Years
          12 years, 9 months ago

          Four offside and a pen... 😉

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        2. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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          • 16 Years
          12 years, 9 months ago

          You got hacked. 😆

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      11. super zlatan
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 9 months ago

        Anyone think rvp will score more?

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        1. 1966 was a great year for E…
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          Yep

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        2. Plagued by indecision
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          12 years, 9 months ago

          no

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        3. Declan-
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          12 years, 9 months ago

          Honestly yes 😀

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      12. crystalpalaceRus
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        12 years, 9 months ago

        vlaar tekkers

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      13. r0nh
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        12 years, 9 months ago

        A lot of very happy people on the blog tonight.

        A lot of very angry people on the blog tonight.

        Id really love a Benteke goal 🙂

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      14. TheAcestarr
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        12 years, 9 months ago

        So who are the commentators that you normally hear in the normal Premier league broadcast??

        Is it Jim Beglin or something??

        I've been listening to him for almost 2 years+ but I still don't know his name...sounds like a wise and cool guy.

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        1. Portuguese&Proud
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 9 months ago

          the ones from sky don't even know their names...

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          1. TheAcestarr
            • 13 Years
            12 years, 9 months ago

            its always him and another guy whenever I watch it but they never introduce themselves

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      15. busteddocket
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        12 years, 9 months ago

        woohoo, 101 pts.

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      16. kaz 96
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 9 months ago

        Link to Peirs Morgan page anyone?

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        2. Parm
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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          12 years, 9 months ago

          https://twitter.com/piersmorgan

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      17. stooshermadness
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        12 years, 9 months ago

        As someone whose finger hovered over a RvP for Rooney transfer last Friday (opted for Michu >> Sissoko), this is a bitter, bitter pill.

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      18. Bests Conquests
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 9 months ago

        which D to play next week?

        DDG (arse) / Bunn (FUL)
        Vertonghen (wig) - Baines (FUL) - MTurner (stk) - MWilson (NOR) - Davies (che)

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      19. Iloveeggontoast
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        12 years, 9 months ago

        I think Evra should be subbed at HT, to protect him from being sent off. Do the right thing Fergie.

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      20. AGUEROOOOO!!!!!
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        12 years, 9 months ago

        VP you have done your job first half second half double will do

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      21. Pratik
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 9 months ago

        Well, well I listened to my guts....Pity it said Michu all the way.

        Sometimes luck can be really strange, the two weeks where RVP is in double figures, I don't captain him. And I had captained him thrice consecutively just before that.

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