Scout Notes

The Stock Check – Wednesday

A frustrating evening for Gareth Bale and Fantasy managers as Spurs and Chelsea play out a stalemate at the Bridge with the goals shared amongst unlikely differentials. Here’s the Stock Check from Wednesday’s Gameweek climax.

On the Up

Oscar
The young Brazilian was identified as our headline act in our Differentials article prior to the Gameweek deadline and duly delivered. Tonight’s tap in was his third goal in four games for Oscar, who has started five of the last six league outings. Owned by under 2% of Fantasy Premier League managers, we picked him this week out as a possible replacement for the injured Michu over the final two matches and, with tonight’s returns, many could now look in his direction.

Emmanuel Adebayor
The Togo striker put on a superb showing, earning goal and assist returns for the second time in his last four starts. Adebayor has endured a hugely disappointing season back in Spurs colours and has in no way justified his lofty FPL price tag. His end of season form is, however, looking strong and he could yet be considered as a potential differential for the final two fixtures by those with cash to spare up top.

Going Down

Eden Hazard
While Juan Mata kept ticking over and came out of the double Gameweek with an assist, his fellow playmaker was given just 72 minutes to earn returns for his investors and come up short. Hazard’s failure was compounded by Oscar’s profits and the Belgian’s owners will now have to hope for consecutive starts over the final two fixtures and a rapid turnaround in fortunes.

Jermain Defoe
Dropped to the bench after an ineffective display against Southampton, Adebayor’s performance will surely make a huge dent in Defoe’s prospects over the remaining fixtures and kill off any thoughts that the England striker could be an effective differential for the season climax.

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

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  1. Acquafresca
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    Mark

    I've been slacking off on making a Paddy Power account, I'll try to get to it this weekend and drop you an email..

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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      Get a bet on!!! 😀

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  2. tw
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    Do you guys see arsenal or Chelsea dropping points in their final two games?

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    1. Viper
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      From an Arsenal perspective i'm pretty worried about Newcastle away on the final day!

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      1. Mílanista
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        Wigan at home is the one you should be terrified of!

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        1. Scroobius Mac
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          2 days after the final though.

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          1. Mílanista
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            *3

            Its Wigan, anything can happen.

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    2. Scroobius Mac
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      I think Arsenal will take 4 but so will Spurs. 🙁

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      1. tw
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        Draw vs stoke???

        I hope not!

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    3. ~SpartakMac
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      Both could.

      Expect Chelsea to do enough to claim 3rd, Arsenal SHOULD get 4th. Given no mess ups.

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    4. BONZ
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      Wigan to beat Arsenal would be hilarious but not a shock!

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    5. Acquafresca
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      My gut says Villa will beat Chelsea as they will rest players for Europa

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      1. Messiah Hazard
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        Chelsea will surely have a strong bench, to bring on in case Villa take the lead...

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        1. P&F
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          because thats worked so well before!

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  3. Viper
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    Which looks like the best move?

    A. Sessegnon, Michu -> Ben Arfa & Coutinho. No hit. (benching Defoe)

    B. Sessegnon, Michu, Defoe -> Ben Arfa, Coutinho & Hernandez. 4 point hit. (benching Kone)

    C.Sessegnon, Michu, Defoe -> Ben Arfa, Coutinho & Sturridge. 4 point hit. (benching Kone)

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    1. NLB
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      A: No hit and you're playing Kone who needs to be the hero to save Wigan

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    2. LOCO ABREU
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      C

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    3. tw
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      A. Not too sure about Hba though...

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  4. Qubit
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    Buggrit! 96 points for this week barring bonus for Dawson, Bale and Mata (not going to happen). Previous double gameweek scores of 98 and 97, very frustrating, think this might be the first season with a ton 🙁

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    1. Qubit
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      *without

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    1. Declan
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      Oh Yes!

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    2. Bartowski
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      Moyes is going to find it tough against an Arsenal side that could now spend shedloads not to mention Chelsea under Jose with the World class strike he'll no doubt buy.

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  5. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
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    I don't get how this was frustrating night for Bale owners...it made no difference if he scored or not

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    1. applebonkers
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      bingo. i didn't even celebrate his goal against southampton, this time last year i'd have done the little heart sign in front of the tv with him.

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      1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
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        I did celebrate it but more because it was an amazing goal rather than it getting me points.

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      2. Mílanista
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        You can't now, copyright infringement and all that 😉

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        1. applebonkers
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          apparently if you do it on one leg it's different enough not to breach the intellectual property law

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  6. donkey73
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    Guy Demel for captain next week

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    1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
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      duh

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  7. hillbillypete
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    reckon Mata will be benched at weekend?

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    1. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
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      Can't see it happening more likely to be Hazard I would think if he was carrying a slight knock

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    2. Evans
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      Not sure .. I think hazard might though be due to his hamstring

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    3. Poseidon. Not arrogant, jus…
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      Hazard going off injured might improve Mata's chances? He's started the last couple on the bounce though so I wouldn't captain him.

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  8. Bartowski
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    Clearly A

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  9. Viper
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    Why clearly? Don't fancy Hernandez or Sturridge to do anything no?

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    1. Bartowski
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      Not sure Hernandez will play and doesn't seem worth either the 4 pt hit or benching Kone

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  10. Judas
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    The last 2 weeks I have maintained my place at the top of my mini-league, by simply not taking any hits while my rivals have take -8/-12

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    1. Godfather Bandit 42
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      Us mobsters don't take hits, we make hits...

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    2. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
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      thanks for that truism

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  11. unoaime
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    Best Fergie XI

    ------------------Schmeichel

    Neville-----Stam-----Bruce-------Irwin

    Ronaldo--Keane---Scholes--Giggs

    ------------Cantona--RvN

    I guess you could put Ronaldo up front and put Beckham in. Only ones up for debate tbh.

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    1. Demí
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      Evra over Irwin, and Vidic/Rio over Stam/Bruce

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      1. unoaime
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        Evra over Irwin? You're one of very few who thinks that.

        If Evra keep his form from 2010 for a few more years, maybe. I know i said it's not about longevity but being as these are both 2 players that had a long stint with Fergie - Irwins had more seasons at the top than Evra.

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        1. unoaime
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          kept*

          Meh.

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    2. applebonkers
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      --------------------------schmeichel------------------------------
      -neville-----------stam------------ferdinand------------irwin-
      ----------------- keane ------------- scholes -------------------
      - beckham ------------ cantona ----------------- giggs ----
      ---------------------------- ronaldo --------------------------------

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      1. Scroobius Mac
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        Can you imagine how good that team would've been in its prime.

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        1. applebonkers
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          sick blud

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    3. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
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      i wouldn't have staam. he wasn't there long enough. ferdinand/vidic for me

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      1. unoaime
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        It's "best" players, not the ones who had longevity. You'd be right otherwise though.

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    1. Scroobius Mac
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      Bookmarked.

      Meant to ask, you on twitter?

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      1. Count of Monte Hristo
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        Na mate. I might get involved though.

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        1. Scroobius Mac
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          Do it. Makes it easier to share stuff like this if nothing else. I'm @scroobiusmac if you do take the plunge.

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          1. Count of Monte Hristo
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            Ok thanks mate

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  12. Wild Rover
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    DDG
    Vert Baines Zab
    Wally(c) Bale Hazard Fellaini
    Tevez Sturridge Aguero

    Fed Sgana Maloney Shaw -4

    First green in 8 weeks or more misery..? 😐

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    1. Mílanista
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      On paper that looks excellent for this week.

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      1. Wild Rover
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        So did most of the last 7 🙂

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        1. Dr Dream
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          don't you fancy Sagna at home to Wigan....?....Wigan were rubbish at the back and he may finally have a chance for some attacking points.

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          1. Wild Rover
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            He is the worst attack threat in the prem 🙂 Fancy him for a cs maybe but would be more annoyed missing a def goal than a cs

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  13. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
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    People around me in the ranks think they've passed me by tonight...what they don't realise is I have Begovic's mega haul coming off my bench...

    boy are their faces going to be red when they realise!

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    1. Epic Fail
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      True. They've probably all got your team bookmarked to keep a check on your score.

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      1. Evans
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        And what players not to pick

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    2. What Else
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      Of course, because you're so important ...

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  14. andres
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    So, michu to oskar?

    When does chelsea play the uefa final?

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    1. Jimmers
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      Next Wed

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      1. andres
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        Will rafa rest oskar?

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        1. Live4pool
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          who's oskar?

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    2. Konig Luther
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      may 15

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    3. Mílanista
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      Next Wednesday

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    4. Epic Fail
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      Lampard.

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      1. andres
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        Actually that might be a good idea..

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  15. Dr Dream
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    Gotta disagree with the going down for Hazard...he may have done nowt FPL wise today but he just looks dangerous all game long...Gonna be a monster next year...Hope he's not injured again though.

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    1. Twisted Saltergater
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      Agree 100%

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    2. HuttonDressedasLahm
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      Agree, but selling this week probably

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    3. liquidfootball2
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      looked as though he might be the one to miss out on Saturday early kick-off, won't take any chances

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      1. Dr Dream
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        Sadly...you are probably right....back handed compliment to him that though. Maybe doing Hazard>Caz and double up on Arsenal if the reports are negative for him. Good fixture and nailed on heavy hitters seem a bit thin on the ground.

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  16. P&F
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    agreed cannot bench kone, must have over the final two

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  17. What Else
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    Guys, who are the essentials for this GW?

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    1. Epic Fail
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      Bale.

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    2. Live4pool
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      only one

      Demel

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      1. Live4pool
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        (C)

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    3. Konig Luther
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      baines, walcott, coutinho

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    4. applebonkers
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      jamie le carragher

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      1. Twisted Saltergater
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        Nailed on for the last two!

        Can see him being given a pen against QPR..

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        1. Scroobius Mac
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          Oh shout!

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  18. Mílanista
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    Right, Lampard(c) at the weekend.

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    1. Twisted Saltergater
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      Just transferred him in for Michu.

      Was going to go Coutinho but not sure which Liverpool team will turn up without Gerrard and Agger.

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      1. Mílanista
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        Yeah, Lampard also has penalties and far more pedigree than Coutinho. He wants that record and needs 2 goals for it.

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    2. King Nil Miss ✩
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      Ba!

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      1. Mílanista
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        2 PL goals in 2013, bah! 😉

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    3. hillbillypete
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      how come?

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      1. Mílanista
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        Alternative is Bale or Aguero. Bale away to Stoke isn't ideal, while he could still do well his form has slowed since returning from injury. Even if Aguero starts City have been useless offensively.

        I think Lampard will start and its televised.

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  19. ViperStripes
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    Lost at bottom of last page:

    22 points behind ML leader
    Team differences:
    HIS vs MINE
    Jaas vs DDG
    Davies, Vert vs Enrique, Clyne
    Hazard, Fellaini vs Maloney, Nasri
    Defoe, Aguero vs Remy, RVP

    Presuming he can't afford to get RVP back in, I think I’ve an outside chance of catching 22points.
    Remy > Sturridge OR Maloney > Coutinho or something else, given he might bring in 1 of those 2.

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    1. HuttonDressedasLahm
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      Id drop DDG unless your reserve is good?
      Remy to Sturridge imo

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      1. ViperStripes
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        I have no reserve keeper a 3.9 waste of space Steer

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    2. LOCO ABREU
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      rvp(C) for you

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      1. ViperStripes
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        Yep - we both have Bale

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    3. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
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      If you have the funds I would be tempted with Ddg-Harte should be good for 2 cleanies

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      1. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
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        *hart

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      2. ViperStripes
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        1.5m in bank, so yes but would negate any outfield player transfers

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  20. Colonel Shoe 肝池
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    repost
    cazorla or coutinho? already own wally...... double arsenal

    or play maloney

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    1. Evans
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      Double arsenal

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    2. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
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      Coutinho for me great 2 last fixtures on paper

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  21. Damp
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    Is Walters still on pens?

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    1. HuttonDressedasLahm
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      Yes, but that's not necessarily a good thing !

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  22. HuttonDressedasLahm
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    Hazard to Kagawa
    Or
    Rafael to Evra

    ??
    Fergies last game at OT going to be a HUGE score imo

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    1. Evans
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      Rafael to jones

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  23. Smudger’s Dirty Dozen
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    Hazard or Nasri OUT for Walcott ??

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    1. HuttonDressedasLahm
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      Hazard on rotation and injury

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    2. Twisted Saltergater
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      Tricky. Perhaps Hazard due to doubts over his fitness but he's looking sharp when on the pitch and if he starts vs Villa, I'd be watching from behind the sofa if you get rid.

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  24. The Shaman
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    Playon results in:

    5-0 to me this gameweek 🙂

    And it's Hulk 2 - 0 Scout

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    1. Wild Rover
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      You're incredible

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      1. The Shaman
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        True........but I'd rather be wild! 🙁

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  25. Bartowski
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    Pick two to play pls Lukaku, Oscar, Coutinho?

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    1. MJ6987
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      Lukaku and Oscar.

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    2. Messiah Hazard
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      Oscar Courinho

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    3. Baby Cuties
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      couldnt Oscar be rested for EL final?

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  26. applebonkers
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    anyone notice luiz tire quite dramatically in the last 15mins of that game? completely backed off at the end

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    1. applebonkers
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      not trying to scaremonger here, just thought it was quite dramatic as he was everywhere before that, completely bossed holtby

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  27. MJ6987
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    Michu replacement?

    Fellaini the obvious answer?

    (Got Walcott)

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    1. Evans
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      Santi ? Double arsenal

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      1. MJ6987
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        Can't afford him.

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    2. Birthday Sess
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      Fell or Coutinho for me.

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      1. MJ6987
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        Lack of Gerrard puts me off Coutinho a bit.

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    3. Twisted Saltergater
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      Went for Lamps due to rest, next fixture and possibility of becoming Chelsea's all time top goalscorer.

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    4. Epic Fail
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      Lampard.

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  28. Birthday Sess
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    If you owned Bale, Walcott and RVP, who is the most obvious one to captain? Both me and my ML leader (who I'm 23 points behind) have all 3 and I want to captain the differential. Or should I just go with my gut and captain Walcott, regardless of what he does?

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    1. Evans
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      Pick the one you think has the best chance of scoring the most points.

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      1. Birthday Sess
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        Thanks. I just think he'll captain Walcott and with very few differentials, I need to take a risk if I'm to beat him.

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    2. WorldCupDanB
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      Captain who you think will score the most points

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