[sbu_large_image] Scout Picks
3 May 2013 1666 comments
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Unsurprisingly, the upcoming double Gameweek dominates this week’s Scout Picks. With six sides facing a pair of fixtures apiece, the potential for points sees us pile up on the likes of City, Chelsea and Tottenham, with all but one of our starting XI handed a couple of matches to rack up the Fantasy returns. Here’s who we’ve opted for:

Joe Hart is our preferred keeper for City’s double Gameweek. Having recovered from a back spasm suffered against West Ham last weekend, Hart makes his way to the Liberty to face a Swansea side that have scored twice in their last four at home. After that one, a Tuesday evening showdown with West Brom looks enticing, too – City have five clean sheets in seven at the Etihad and have shipped just 12 goals in front of their own fans all season.

Jan Vertonghen’s eye for goal helps the Tottenham defender get the nod ahead of a home clash with Southampton and trip to Chelsea. Bearing in mind his side have conceded in each of the last nine Gameweeks, the Belgian certainly hasn’t been selected for his defensive potential – three goals, two assists and four bonus points in his last six appearances, however, have more than atoned for his lack of clean sheets. Vertonghen is certainly a luxury item: Michael Dawson, at just 4.4, is your Spurs alternative should you be shopping on a budget.

In all likelihood, Chelsea will do well to register one clean sheet from their upcoming games against United and Tottenham. Despite their backline’s limited appeal, David Luiz has done more than enough in recent matches to earn himself a place in our starting XI. Having started eight of the last nine, Luiz has offered a security of starts greater than any Blues defender and with a move to central midfield allied with a share of set-pieces, he’s now scored in three of his last five in all competitions.

Emmerson Boyce is called upon as Wigan prepare for crucial games against West Brom and Swansea. Boyce has already racked up three goals from his role on the right of midfield this term and although there’s the possibility he could be moved to the back three to cover for injuries this weekend, Roberto Martinez hinted that Antolin Alcaraz is close to a return – a scenario that may allow Boyce to revert to his out of position role for Tuesday’s home clash with the Swans.

An overwhelming favourite in this week’s Captain Poll, Gareth Bale’s stunning form shows no sign of slowing down. It’s seven sets of double figures in his last nine for the Welshman now and with Spurs in desperate need of the points to boost their chances of a third place finish, he affords a security of game time that few, if any, of the City and Chelsea midfield can guarantee.

With a goal or assist in four of the last five Gameweeks, Samir Nasri is hitting top form ahead of City’s double Gameweek. The Frenchman’s appeal is boosted by the fact he offers us a cheaper option than David Silva in FPL and, while he’s similarly priced to Yaya Toure, is owned by just 4% of managers to the Ivorian’s 19%. With Swansea conceding twice in five of their last six, City will be confident of a win at the Liberty, while a run of seven wins and a draw in their last eight at the Etihad suggests a home win against West Brom is more than likely.

The steady consistency of Juan Mata earns Chelsea’s playmaker a Scout Picks call-up this weekend. While it’s something of a concern that he’s failed to find the net since Gameweek 25, Mata has, nonetheless, supplied five assists overt his last five matches and having been handed a brief sub appearance in last night’s Europa League win over FC Basel, he gets the nod over Eden Hazard. Encouragingly, Mata has already produced against Spurs and United earlier this term, returning a combined 27 points across Gameweek 8 and 9 back in mid-October.

With a pair of games on his upcoming agenda, we cannot ignore Michu. There’s no denying the Swansea midfielder has stumbled since the turn of the year but, having played a part in 50% of his side’s goals this season, he’s the one man likely to produce as Michael Laudrup’s side look to address a run of four goals in their last six. Michu welcomes a City side with one clean sheet in their last five road trips this Saturday before travelling to Wigan on Tuesday evening – with the Latics hit hard by injuries at the back, his 45% owners will be optimistic of further points.

We keep faith in Theo Walcott after he vindicated our selection for last week’s clash with United. This time round the Arsenal winger makes his way to relegated QPR and with Harry Redknapp’s beleaguered side registering a single clean sheet in their last 10 Gameweeks, Walcott’s return to form could see him plunder the points at Loftus Road tomorrow.

We’ve opted for Sergio Aguero as our City forward of choice for the trip to Swansea and home game with West Brom. Back in the first XI last weekend, he signalled his return by grabbing the opener against West Ham and with City keen to nail down a spot in second place, they’re in no position to ease up just yet. Roberto Mancini’s rotation policy could come back to bite us but given it’s the final double of the season, we reckon it’s a risk worth taking.

While he’s struggled for form over the last few matches, Arouna Kone’s displays may well determine whether Wigan are still in with a shout of survival once the Gameweek is done and dusted. Having scored more than double the number of league goals than any other Latics team mate, the Ivorian could well prove pivotal against the porous Swansea and West Brom backlines.

Our first bench-warmer is Angel Rangel as Swansea prepare for games against City and Wigan. With two goals to his name so far, the right-back has found the net more often than any defensive team mate and with the return of Neil Taylor perhaps casting question marks over Ben Davies’ game time, the Spaniard seems the safest option.

Shaun Maloney is edged onto the bench for Wigan’s aforementioned pair of fixtures. He’s somewhat unfortunate not to grab a starting berth – having grabbed a goal, assist and three bonus points over the last four he’s been the Latics’ most in-form attacking option and with set-piece duties in his locker, Maloney’s 5.3 price tag has already tempted many as a cheap fifth midfield option this week.

Romelu Lukaku is the unluckiest bench candidate of all. The Baggies forward has scored or assisted in nine of his last 11 starts and arrives at the double on the back of his highest FPL tally of the season – while the home clash with Wigan looks profitable, it’s the midweek trip to City that dents his appeal, though judging by his recent displays, there’d be no surprise if he delivered in both games. With 11 starts in the last 13 he’s been available for, Lukaku certainly seems to have established himself as a regular since the turn of the year.

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  1. Lawrø
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    Play Ben Davies or Demel, chaps?

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    1. thegame
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      ben davies

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      1. Vasty Deep
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        Is davies likely to play 60+ in each of the games? What do you reckon?

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        1. thegame
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          not sure but i fancy double chance davies more then one game demel

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      2. lilmessipran
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        wow nice rank

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    2. Declan-
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      Ben Davies

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    3. Aaa fantasy
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      guy demel

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    4. Thomass
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      Ben listen to the swans fan! Thomass67

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  2. FridayNightFail
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    Sorry for the repost but I'd really like to get some opinions: should I keep Berbatov or take a -4 pts hit and get Kone? I'm not interested in Lukaku before anybody asks (shitty fixture).

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    1. Vasty Deep
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      Go for Kone...

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      1. FridayNightFail
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        You think so? Kone to score more points over two games than Berbatov against Reading? Not that any of the two is in scorching form mind you...

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        1. Vasty Deep
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          I feel wigan vs west brom will be a feisty affair....and then hey are home to swansea whos on a holiday...

          I just cant stand berba's (or fulhams) unpredictability...

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    2. Woeisme
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      Keep Berba

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    3. b3- bish bash bosh
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      tough one
      cant know with berba or kone
      id say stick and hope

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  3. Vasty Deep
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    Who o bench, Davies or Dawson?? I already have Vert...

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    1. gravless
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      dawson

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      1. Vasty Deep
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        Davies likely to play both games?

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        1. gravless
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          yes

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        2. Thomass
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          50-50

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    2. 1966 was a great year for E…
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      Davies

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  4. SPorting
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    AAAARRRRGGGGHHHH!!!!

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    1. gravless
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      12 years, 10 months ago

      Told you that curry was hot.

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    2. Lord Flashheart
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      Sorry. Had to practice my javelin throws for the summer golden league.

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      1. SPorting
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        Take up another sport.

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  5. SPorting
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    Evenin' Chumps.

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    1. thegame
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      gd evening

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    2. Mílanista
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      Evening ABG

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    3. SPorting
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      Howdo Gents.

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  6. Standcider
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    Advice please. Play Coutinho or do fellaini to mata for -4?
    Rest of mid is bale, Maloney, Walcott.

    Cheers.

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    1. Declan-
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      Get mata

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    2. LewanGOALski
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      Do you have any other Chrlsea attacking coverage?

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      1. Standcider
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        No other Chelsea players. I think Coutinho likely to score or get assist but obviously mata likely to do same , assuming he plays both games. I could also bring in hazard but hard to know.

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    3. The Bandit
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      Coutinho

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  7. LewanGOALski
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    Hmmm, just noticed that my main rival - 4 pts ahead of me - has only 3 DGWers and haven't done any transfers yet...

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    1. FridayNightFail
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      How can you tell if your rivals have done transfers yet?

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      1. LewanGOALski
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        You can see that, mate 😉

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      2. The Bandit
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        Ask them if they are honest... otherwise look at their team page under transfers

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        1. Namtab Nomolos
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          This, but you must be signed in to see that part I think.

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        2. FridayNightFail
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          12 years, 10 months ago

          I thought it only showed you last week's transfer... duh...

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          1. The Bandit
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            It shows how many but not who

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      3. Declan-
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        Gameweek transfers on their page

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        1. FridayNightFail
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          I guess he's made only one. Thanks!

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  8. Optimus.
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    @Gink im going to roll with this -4 ..sagna/demel in maybe for 1 of baines/gj in the morning if i decide is the only change possibly

    -------------hart
    vertonghen baines gj
    walcott michu nasri hazard bale(c)
    ----------tevez lukaku

    elliot lambert demel sagna

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    1. Ginkapo FPL
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      thx

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  9. Rossamous
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    To be able to afford Walcott next week, which is better Sagna + Boyce or Stam + Mertesacher?

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    1. Woeisme
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      B

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  10. Paully Walnuts
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    Sorry for repost, got lost at bottom of last page!!

    Vertonghan in for Glen Johnson for -4?

    Would play Vert instead of Russell Martin (or Ben Davies??)

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    1. SPorting
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      Go for it.

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  11. /
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    Alas, it seems we'll make it through a whole season without seeing Demel's name amongst the scout picks 🙁

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    1. The Bandit
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      Demel jokes/puns are amongst the lamest ever...

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      1. /
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        Sorry sir. I'll ask permission next time.

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        1. SPorting
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          Permission DENIED!

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

            Not permission from you.

            Wild Rover runs this joint. He's the one to ask for permission.

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          2. The Bandit
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            He said Sir, not fat belly...

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            1. SPorting
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              Sorry Mr Cup Winner Sir.

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              1. The Bandit
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                Knocked out in first round or qualifying of every other one 😀

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    2. Declan-
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      It's farcical towelie 🙂

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  12. Canelo
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    Guys- should I do Fellaini to Maloney for a second -4?

    Thanks

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    1. PGR
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      Not worth it IMO

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    2. Woeisme
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      no

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  13. FridayNightFail
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    Jussi or Bego in goal?

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    1. SPorting
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      You'll be hearing from my lawyers.

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    2. Bøwstring The Carp
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      Moyes just went a little greyer 😛

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  14. b3- bish bash bosh
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    A) Play Baker (nor)
    B) pearce to stam
    I want to get rid of Pearce anyway as he is out of favour at reading
    this seems like a good oppertunity
    cheers

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    1. thegame
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      take a punt on stam never know he might deliver

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      1. b3- bish bash bosh
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        thanks
        unreal rank by the way

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  15. tobesthetoffee
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    Team ready even tho no Chelsea? – 0.7 in bank

    Jussi (NEW)
    Baines (liv) – Kompany* – Dawson*
    Gomez* – Bale* – Silva* – De Guzman*
    RVP (CHE) – Lukkaku* – Bentekkers (nor)

    Bench Bunn – Felli – Wilson – Fig

    Not too worried about having no Chelsea as rotation risk and tough fixtures!

    Could do Baines > Luiz (-4)

    THANKS

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  16. kimoo
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 10 months ago

    A- Maloney and Tevez

    B- Nasri and Kone

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    1. thegame
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      gotta back A seing as tho i have both

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    2. b3- bish bash bosh
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      B

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  17. PGR
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    REPOST:

    Now that Berba is fit, I have a headache.

    Start Berbatov or Benteke? Fixture or form? The other 6 all are DGWers.

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    1. Rossamous
      • 13 Years
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      play Bentekers

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      1. PGR
        • 14 Years
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        But Berba's up against Reading!

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        1. pirlo
          • 13 Years
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          Yes, but Benteke is in form and up against Norwich who has conceded at least 1 goal in last 5. In that same time Reading has had 2 nil-nil draws.

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    2. jimski
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      Play Berb for sure.

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    3. Slacker
      • 13 Years
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      benny

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  18. Vasty Deep
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    Is it worth getting in Cech for howard/ Bunn for -4? He has decent fixtures after the DGW as well...

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  19. Chungwit
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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    Is Fellaini + Lambert -> Henderson + Aguero for a hit stupid?

    I would be benching Henderson, so it seems a bit mad, and I already have Tevez. But otherwise I have to play one of Lambert and Fellaini. The other option is Fellaini -> Nasri or Oscar, but I don't fancy either of those as much as Aguero.

    Henderson actually looks good value (4.6m) now Suarez is out, I'd play him next week and bench Maloney.

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  20. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
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    Guy Demel @GDemel20

    Good luck to anyone not captaining me and my teammates this weekend

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    1. Namtab Nomolos
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      Jaaask (c) it is then.

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    2. Dr Dream
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      see...he's a nice bloke as well...

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    3. /
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      We'll need it.

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    4. Ginkapo FPL
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      link please

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      1. The Bandit
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        🙂 Ban him...

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        1. Ginkapo FPL
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          exactly

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        1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
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          he must have deleted it...I could have sworn it was there a minute ago

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    5. Optimus.
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      im benching him 😯

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  21. Infinite Sheldon
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    The referee just spoke to O'Sullivan about a gesture he made with his cue apparently. Anyone know what he did? I can guess but I would like to know.

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    1. Namtab Nomolos
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      There's pretty much only one gesture you can make with a snooker cue 8D

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      1. Infinite Sheldon
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        I know but why would he do that? It must have been very subtle because I don't think many people noticed. Very strange.

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    2. Count of Monte Hristo
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      BBC2 stop covering it about an hour ago. Is it still on?

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      1. Namtab Nomolos
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        The same frame probably 😉

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      2. Infinite Sheldon
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        301 (red button)

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      3. Ginkapo FPL
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        Red button. It will still be on, my flatmate isnt home yet and she's working the doors

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      4. John Nerdelbaum
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        Eurosport

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    3. John Nerdelbaum
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      He said he was just wiping his cue 🙂

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  22. ratski
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    Someone help
    Nasri, yaya, or silva
    Then
    Lukuku or defoe?

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    1. Woeisme
      • 13 Years
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      I'll help Nasri????

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    2. mischty
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      Yaya is the safe choice (most game time), if not then Nasri + Lukaku (pens, form)

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  23. dierstraights
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    if you already own tevez & ba, which combo do you think is more essential:

    - Mata & Kone
    or
    - Maloney & Aguero

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    1. b3- bish bash bosh
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      mata kone

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    2. Mavric Marco
      • 13 Years
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      Maloney & Aguero

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    3. dierstraights
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      1-1 any decidig vote?

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      1. mischty
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        Maloney Aguero

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        1. dierstraights
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          done 🙂 cheers fellas

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  24. two hats
    • 13 Years
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    my bro's team

    foster
    vertongen nasty luiz macualy
    mata bale (c) maloney michu
    aguerro lukaku

    subs .. bertrand henderson remy

    11 dgw'ers

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  25. Mavric Marco
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    If anyone feels like there head will explode with all the potential transfer options then grasp this concept for a minute;

    Don’t try and control your mind, this is impossible, just learn to become centred in your consciousness

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    1. Woeisme
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      Thanks. That convinced me to drop Fat Frank. Good job 😉

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      1. Mavric Marco
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        Glad to help 🙂

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  26. Ricky - it doesn\'t ta…
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    Who's your vice captain for this gw?

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    1. Mavric Marco
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      Carlito

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    2. GreennRed
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      Yaya

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    3. thegame
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      carlito

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    4. mischty
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      Silva

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  27. Sparky6670
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    Remy to Kone for a hit?

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    1. Vasty Deep
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      Yup

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    2. flipperallstars
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      Yes

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      1. Sparky6670
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        Wow 4 trfs flipper. Who ru putting your faith in of the double gameweekers?

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  28. flipperallstars
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    Rate my team reckons 87 points, wouldn't be happy with less than 100 this week

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    1. Mavric Marco
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      🙄 😀

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  29. Vasty Deep
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    • 14 Years
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    For those looking for an alternate captain other than Bale - what the most popular choice??

    Tevez

    Mata

    Luiz

    Aguero

    Nasri

    Vert

    Lukaku

    Any other???? Please share - My rival and I have a very similar team. Captaining differential may just decide it...

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