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Scout Report – Stevan Jovetic

Last Friday saw Man City make a couple of significant moves in the summer transfer market. Having acquired Alvaro Negredo from Sevilla earlier in the day, Manuel Pellegrini added to his forward options by snapping up Stevan Jovetic from Fiorentina in a deal reported to be in the region of £22m. The 23-year-old Montenegro international is the club’s fourth signing of the close-season, following Fernandinho, Jesus Navas and Negredo to the Etihad as Pellegrini sets about restructuring his first-team ahead of his debut season at the helm:

The subject of plenty interest over the summer, Jovetic is thought to have rejected the advances of both Arsenal and Juventus to join up at the Etihad. Speaking to the club’s official website, he revealed that City’s long-term pursuit was key to his decision, with City centre-half Matija Nastasic also playing a part in persuading him to make the move to the Premier League:

“Manchester City has wanted me for a long time, more than everyone else. They have a big project here and are always fighting for the Champions League and Premier League. This is the reason I came here. I also spoke with Nastasic who tells me good things about Manchester and the players and everything here. He sent me messages every week telling me to come. Now I am here and look forward to playing with him every week.”

The History

Starting his career as a 16-year-old for Partizan Belgrade, Jovetic produced 13 goals and 10 assists over 51 league games between 2006 and 2008, with a further 10 goals arriving in 10 European and domestic cup matches. His performances caught the eye of Fiorentina, with La Viola splashing out £8m for Jovetic’s services in May 2008.

The six foot one forward’s first season in Serie A was a transitional one, however, with just two goals and a pair of assists delivered from 29 matches. Jovetic stepped up a level in 2009/10, with six goals and 10 assists from 29 appearances, but his progress was halted the next year after a cruciate ligament injury ruled him out for the entire 2010/11 campaign. Returning from injury, he racked up 27 goals and 11 assists over 58 Serie A matches in his final couple of seasons at the club.

On the international stage, Jovetic notched twice in six appearances for the Montenegro Under 21s and has turned out for the senior side on 27 occasions, finding the net 10 times.

The Prospects

Mainly utilised as a forward in a 3-5-2 formation at Fiorentina last term, Jovetic is a versatile type who has the ability to play in a number of positions under Pellegrini. While fellow new boy Negredo is a more one-dimensional, typical centre-forward, the Montenegro international summed up his all-round game by saying:

“I’m a forward who is good in one-on-one situations. That’s my best quality and I think my best years are ahead of me. I have played in a lot of systems. I can play as a striker, behind the striker or on the left. I think and I hope I can score between 15 and 20 goals in all competitions this season.”

Pellegrini’s penchant for a 4-2-2-2 system should prove beneficial to Jovetic, then, but with Aguero, Negredo, David Silva and Jesus Navas all vying for the four advanced roles, in addition to the options provided by Samir Nasri and Edin Dzeko, rest and rotation will surely come into effect.

With both Negredo and Sergio Aguero perceived as more natural goalscorers, it’s unlikely that Jovetic would get the nod to lead the line in a 4-2-3-1 formation, for example, with a role in “the hole” or even wide left a possibility. His trickery in possession and eye for a killer pass may be more suited to a more withdrawn, playmaker role, thus reducing his appeal as a Fantasy prospect –indeed, as mentioned in the Negredo Scout Report, Aguero could still be the forward to earn most game time under Pellegrini, due to his ability to play either of the central roles up top.

Both new boys have yet to be listed in the Fantasy games, though a price of 9.5 looks likely for Jovetic and Negredo in Fantasy Premier League – less than Aguero but clearly more than the 7.5 priced Dzeko, who looks forced further down the pecking order on the back of Friday’s business. At that price, Negredo would likely be the better value due to his advanced role though much depends on just how much Pellegrini plans to utilise the depth of his squad over all competitions – it may well be that Fantasy managers are faced with the same dilemma posed by Roberto Mancini, where we’re anxiously awaiting the team sheets every weekend.

At present, then, it’s hard to see past Aguero as the man most likely in terms of security, though the remaining pre-season games will hopefully give us a window into the new manager’s thinking. With home games against Newcastle and Cardiff and a trip to Hull in the opening three, the platform is certainly there for Pellegrini’s side to rack up the goals and get their season off to a quick-fire start as they look to reclaim the title from neighbours United.

Further Reference

Stevan Jovetic Wikipedia

Stevan Jovetic Transfer Markt Page

Stevan Jovetic You Tube Highlights

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  1. Piggs Boson
    • 12 Years
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    Last 3 Midfield slots:

    1. Snodgrass, Nolan, Koren

    OR

    2. Gerrard, Koren, Thomas?

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    1. Tiki-Taka
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      1, I wouldn't like Koren or Thomas playing week in week out

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    2. MARVELLUS
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      1

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    3. Setting the Toney
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    4. In Tommy We Trust
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      How many times will you have to play Koren in 1?

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      1. Piggs Boson
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        Probably about 4 in the next 10. You think I should downgrade?

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    5. Jafooli
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      One

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    6. Camzy
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      1 easily.

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    7. LeBron - King of Argentina
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      Can you squeeze in Mirallas instead of Nolan and downgrade Koren to Thomas?

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      1. Piggs Boson
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        I've already got Kone. I think I'm sort now, thanks everyone 🙂

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        1. LeBron - King of Argentina
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          I c. Good team mate.

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    8. Kevin Twine
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      2.

      I've gone with 3 big hitters and the 2 cheap rotators as I think it'll give you more flexibility.

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  2. /
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    Hiddink to Barca then?

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    1. Jafooli
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      I thought he was retiring? Mind you he's being saying that for years, so wouldn't be surprised.

      Will be very interesting to see who they eventually choose. Iain Dowie perhaps?

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    2. Messimerized- Join My FPL L…
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      Tata Martino

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  3. thehut
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    Re-post

    Wondering if anyone can RMT please :

    Boruc Marshall

    Coleman Cuellar Turner Clyne Wilson

    Bale Walcott Hazard Thomas Guly

    RVP Aspas RVW

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    1. MARVELLUS
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      check last page...

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      1. thehut
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        cheers

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    2. Shon
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      I've rated it on the last page 😉

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  4. Thomass
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    Repost;
    How's this chaps?
    Mignolet Davis
    Mertesacker Coleman Parr Chester Collins
    Hazard Silva Bale Walcott Thomas
    Sturridge Berbatov J-Rod
    Thoughts?

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    1. Manani
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      i don't really like playing J rob week in week out

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      1. Thomass
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        Who would you transfer him out for?

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        1. Manani
          • 12 Years
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          how about walcott>giroud, then get nolan?
          Nolan, the ultimate flat-track bully. Look at his fixture

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          1. Thomass
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            Cheers

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    2. Messimerized- Join My FPL L…
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      What did you mean in the reply to my comment earlier?

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      1. Thomass
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        Ahh, I meant are you our Guillem Balague our Spainsh Expert! That brings us the updates from Spain!

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        1. Messimerized- Join My FPL L…
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          As you think? 😉

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  5. The Machine
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    Do you think Coutinho will outscore Hazard and Silva in the first 3-4 weeks?

    Then start with him

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    1. Dino
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      Gerrard to outscore them all. 185pts last year and unlucky not to have broke 200 really.

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      1. Podge
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        And now even older

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    2. Jairzinho
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      Can't say I do.

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  6. Jafooli
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    Can see Lukakukaku pitching Torres/Ba place this season. Muttering from Happy One seems to suggest he'll be given a fair chance.

    Prediction: In everyones team by Xmas.

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    1. Manani
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      in my team in GW1

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      1. Jafooli
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        Actually considering it myself. If he continues to have a good pre-season then I'm all in.

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        1. Manani
          • 12 Years
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          he's in my team since my first draft.
          and Giroud is now joining him

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          1. Dino
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            • 15 Years
            10 years, 11 months ago

            Stop nicking my frontline studge, lukaku, giroud/gayle(depends on new bp distribution)

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            1. Manani
              • 12 Years
              10 years, 11 months ago

              giroud/gayle?
              that's a large difference!

              I am also thinking graham, 10 goals a season, and at 5.5m, he could rotate with one of my cheap mid

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              1. Dino
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                Sorry manani didn't see your reply. Giroud or gayle depends on if someone tells me how the new bps effects bonus across the different divisions. If big defenders are going to be getting 20+ bonus then I will likely go gayle and same goes for mid priced 6.5m+ mids over fwds. If not then I might go giroud. Head tells me gayle but fear says play safe with giroud.

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  7. Grounderz
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    Draft #4 requires RMT from the community. Thoughts?

    Mignolet
    Dawson - Clyne - Mertesacker
    Hazard - Snodgrass - Mirallas - Bale
    van Wolfswinkel - Aguero - Giroud

    Given - Thomas - B. Turner - Chester
    Bank: £1.0m

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    1. Jafooli
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      Still not convinced by wolf whistle from the start. Want to see him play first.

      Rest looks sound.

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      1. Grounderz
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        Still tweaking around. He's my little punt at the moment. 😀

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      2. Adnan Shah
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        RVW is worth a risk from the start imo. Many people were saying the same about Michu last season. There is a chance he will flop but equal chance of success. Worth a punt right from start.

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        1. Grounderz
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          This, but having had Snoddy in the team as well, do you think having both van Wolfswinkel and Snodgrass is a little too much to have from Norwich?

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          1. Adnan Shah
            • 13 Years
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            Yeah, thats too much i think. I never take 2 attacking players from mid table teams.

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          2. Adnan Shah
            • 13 Years
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            Either upgrade Snodgrass or take Lambert instead of RVW. Fulham have difficult fixtures to start with so i won't bother with Berba.

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            1. Grounderz
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              Thanks Boom.

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    2. Mainevent
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      van Wolf over the likes of Berba and Lambert?

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      1. Jafooli
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        This...

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      2. Grounderz
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        Been questioning myself that. Southampton have got a run of sweet fixtures as well so Lambert looks good just as much as Rodriguez. I fear, however, Berbatov may go quiet after scoring double digits.

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    3. Setting the Toney
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      Good midfield, question marks over Dawson

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      1. Jairzinho
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        • 13 Years
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        Why are there question marks over Dawson? He seems nailed on to me.

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        1. Setting the Toney
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          He might well be but we'll have to wait and see, plus he offers no goal-threat and spurs cant defend properly

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          1. thetinkerman
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            That's also a good point - we're yet to see true defensive solidity from AVB's side

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          2. Grounderz
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            Good point. Hehe, I hope they turn their fortunes around this time with a run of clean sheets. 😛

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        2. thetinkerman
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          Dawson, Kaboul, Caulker, Vert and BAE all fighting for 3 spots.

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      2. Grounderz
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        He looks nailed on with the CB spot more than Kaboul and Caulker despite the competition.

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        1. thetinkerman
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          You're either nailed-on, or you're not. Dawson is not.

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    4. drunken_mess
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      as u have snoddy, u could change RvW

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      1. Grounderz
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        Thinking of Lambert as Southampton have a good run of fixtures - wba, SUN, nor, WHM, liv and CRY.

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    5. onionbarje
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      Dont like Dawson rotation. Not sure who turner is but looking good

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    6. Dino
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      Horrible

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      1. Grounderz
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        What do you suggest?

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    7. Grounderz
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      Thank you so much for all your responses. Very helpful and certainly made me rethink my options. Cheers boys!

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  8. MountainBeach
    • 12 Years
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    Mannone
    Nasty Collins Alcaraz
    Bale Hazard Walcott Snodd
    Aguero Sturridge J rod

    Boruc Shaw Thomas Baker

    Hows it looking? any changes?

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    1. Jafooli
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      Looks good apart from Mannone - find out if he's first choice over Westwood first.

      Rest looks sound.

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      1. MountainBeach
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        Yeah got Boruc in that case mate, reckon Mannone will be first choice but ill look up more. thanks

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  9. Freshy
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    • 13 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Always guilty of over thinking so...........
    What about this scenario

    MU/RVP starts slow due to fixtures and unsetteled midfield.
    MC CHE ARS Poole start out banging in goals.
    Short attention span manangers (90% of them) believe their
    only way forward is to ship RVP.
    Going into GW 4 RVP is then at 13.5.

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    1. drunken_mess
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      Thinking or hoping this will happen.

      Aguero to RVP is the plan

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      1. thetinkerman
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        I wouldn't say I'm planning for it but I'd certainly be ready to pounce if he has a few blanks but is performing well and starts to drop in price!

        Remember Bale last year? Sold in droves despite good stats and dropped really low come GW4.

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        1. thetinkerman
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          (not really low, but by a few 100k!)

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    2. thetinkerman
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      As with any player that is widely owned at the beginning, he will be subject to huge sales if he underperforms.

      Since he's so expensive, this will likely be accelerated in such a scenario.

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    3. thehut
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      Or..... RVP starts off with a bang and scores 2 goals in his first four fixtures, all the over-thinkers will be chasing to get RVP as his price rises to £14.5m and are trailing behind in mega points!

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      1. thehut
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        *in each of his first four fixtures

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      2. thetinkerman
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        He's at 36% ownership now so I don't think there's much movement possible upwards in terms of price

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    4. Manani
      • 12 Years
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      can't predict them all.
      and you will have many bandwagons to jump on you will probably need a hit to bring him in

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    5. Podge
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      If he doesnt score in first 2 weeks he'll drop .6 for sure, last season was mad for triple rises and drops.

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    6. The Chosen One...
      • 11 Years
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      i would back RVP to step up in the big games....

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    7. Red5
      • 12 Years
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      Can't really criticise managers for shipping RVP if a price slump is imminent. Shipping before any falls and then picking him up again when his price bottoms out would be the smart thing to do.

      I'd think this scenario is more likely to happen to Bale than RVP though.

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  10. Vpan
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    1) Mannone + Sturridge

    or

    2) Mignolet + Berba ???

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    1. Setting the Toney
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      2

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    2. Big Fudge
      • 11 Years
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      1 if Sturridge is fit for GW1. Who is your other keeper?

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      1. Vpan
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        Marshall for 1, Boruc for 2

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    3. onionbarje
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      2 unless we find out the sunderland #1 gk

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  11. BigManBakar
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    • 11 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Finally managed a team with rvp and bale.Looks decent?

    Boruc
    Mertesacker Alcaraz Collins
    Snodgrass Silva Hazard Bale Lallana
    Aspas,Rvp.

    Subs:Gazzaniga,Turner,Chester,Gayle.

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    1. Jafooli
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Interesting to see how Lallana goes. Surprised he's not in more teams.

      Suppose it's because of Boruc/Lambert/JRod/Clyne/Shaw taking the three places.

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      1. BigManBakar
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        Yup,i think he good be a handy differential

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  12. Setting the Toney
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    Do you think it is essential to have Liverpool coverage in your team? I'm currently without....

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    1. Parm
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      Nope, overpriced imo.

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      1. LeBron - King of Argentina
        • 11 Years
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        Even Sturridge, Mignolet? Please elaborate mate.

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    2. Jafooli
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      Can only really see value in Sturridge, Gerrard & Mignolet.

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    3. Manani
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      I am having Coutinho, for now

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    4. The Machine
      • 10 Years
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      Sturridge, if fit, will be the hgihest scoring forward in the first 3 weeks

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      1. LeBron - King of Argentina
        • 11 Years
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        Sturridge could do amazingly well if fit indeed.

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      2. Jairzinho
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        • 13 Years
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        Who do you support, Nate?

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        1. The Machine
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 11 months ago

          Arsenal

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      3. Setting the Toney
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        This is what I'm afraid of... cant fit him in though unless I get rid of Aguero

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    5. Chazza
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      If Sturridge is fit, I will very much want him. To be honest though, that is always a big if. I'd also want a Liverpool defender, Toure is a bargain to me, even Mignolet. There's also a case for Agger in case of more BPs and goal threat for a little more money.

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    6. Big Fudge
      • 11 Years
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      Currently got Toure and Aspas

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  13. Koflok
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    RMT #3
    Boruc
    Collins - Turner - Merte - Nasty - Turner
    Bale - Hazard- Walcott - Mirallas - Thomas
    Negredo - Sturridge - JRod

    Fancying Negredo for a 4 week punt before going to BONY and upgrade elsewhere.

    Yay?

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    1. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Mirallas > Snodgrass

      Upgrade defense. Otherwise, if you know all the risks involved with the Negredo pick and still want him, you're looking in good shape.

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      1. Drip Doctor
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
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        Not a fan of Mirallas?

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        1. Camzy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 11 months ago

          He's alright, but Snodgrass is better. Has set pieces, better fixtures and is cheaper.

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      2. Koflok
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        With 1m I can do
        Nasty -> Zaba and Merte -> Walker or
        Nasty -> Zaba and Collins/Turner -> Kaboul

        I like ManCit + Tottenham defense.

        Is that better?

        Although preferably I like the prospect of Mirallas better than Snoddie

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  14. Thick Of It
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Carlton Cole looks like he is off to Palace, he will surely be 5 to 5.5 million. If he is I may well be taking a punt on him as my 3rd place striker

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    1. The Machine
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      10 years, 11 months ago

      He will be less than 5.5

      5 would be my guess

      And he's useless, why waste that spot when you can get J-Rod for just 1m more?

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      1. Thick Of It
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        J-rod smacks of FFS hive mind like countless others over countless seasons. I think that he has something to prove

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    2. Jafooli
      • 12 Years
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      Another merry-go-round player - very average but keeps getting gigs with PL teams

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    3. GoonerByron
      • 12 Years
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      I really can't see past Anelka as my 3rd striker. Don't think there's anyone within a million higher or lower than him that is a better pick...

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  15. SuperOsçarBaby
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    1. Coutinho + JRod
    or
    2. Mirallas + Asspas
    ??

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    1. The Machine
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      10 years, 11 months ago

      1

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    2. Podge
      • 13 Years
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      1 for sure, not expecting to see much of aspas.

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    3. Setting the Toney
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      1 easily

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  16. JJO
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    What about this team?
    No Chelsea or ManU cover for first 3 weeks if Che dont have DGW1

    Boruc,Foster
    Turnerx2,Coleman,Collins,Clyne
    Bale,Silva,Couthihno,Nolan,Bellamy
    Aguero,Giroug,JRod

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    1. JJO
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      *Giroud
      Someone please

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      1. JJO
        • 11 Years
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        How to input picture in my profile?

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    2. Setting the Toney
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      Looks fine to me, Bellamy an interesting choice I would go Koren, but you may know more than me..

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      1. JJO
        • 11 Years
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        Yeah Koren would free some cash

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  17. Your Mum's Athletic
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    RMT time:

    Mig Davis

    McNaughton Coleman Collins Turner Chester

    Bale Hazard Silva Pozuelo Thomas

    RVP Berbatov Lambert

    Cheers

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    1. Your Mum's Athletic
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      pozuelo to wanyama/ someone else, have 0.5m to spend

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  18. Ballz&Fartz
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Hey a little help would be appreciated.

    Would you have: David silva or aguero

    & would you: Thomas or whittingham

    Can you please give me a reason as to why aswell.. Thanks

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    1. The Machine
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Silva over Aguero who won't the as the lone striker up top

      Thomas over Whittingham who fell out of favour towards the end of season

      You're welcome

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      1. Ballz&Fartz
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        Thanks mate.. Ive heard whittingham may start the season & he takes almost every setpiece

        + who would you prefer in your gerrard or coutinho?

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    2. Your Mum's Athletic
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      depends on rest of your team but aguero and thomas

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    3. Setting the Toney
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Aguero because he will start early on in the season, I like Whittingham because of set pieces but rumour has it he isn't first choice anymore

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  19. Manani
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    made a new draft:

    Minglolet 4.0
    Coleman Mert/Nasty Collins Clyne Turner (cardiff)
    Bale Silva Hazard Thomas Snodgrass
    Sturridge Giroud Lukaku

    I am assuming lukaku will be a 1st team regular, and so is Giroud.only down side is no chelsea defender

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    1. drunken_mess
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Hazard to Michu?
      as u have Lukaku and Chelsea will have United then a blank

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    2. Jairzinho
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      3 Chelsea players in week 1 is a bit risky anyway, with their blank in GW3.

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    3. Manani
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      thanks guys, totally forgot about that

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  20. Pete Campbell
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Is having a little cash leftover a good idea strategically?

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    1. thetinkerman
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      It depends how you plan to use it! I wouldn't worry about 0.5-1m but any more and you're probably doing something wrong 😉

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    2. Jafooli
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Very good for the opening GW's. I normally always try to start with 1-2m in the bank.

      Problem this year is RVP @ 14m makes it almost impossible, if you have him.

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      1. thetinkerman
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        • 12 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        Really??? I don't see the point.

        You can always use transfers to free cash and since there will be cheap players who turn out to be good picks, downgrading under-firing big hitters is usually necassary anyway

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    3. Jairzinho
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Currently got £1.5m in the bank. I have an upgrade planned.

      But the guy who finished 15th overall last season thinks it's a bad idea: http://fantasypremierleaguehints.blogspot.no/2013/07/6-unconventional-wisdoms-on-how-to.html

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    4. Dr Dream
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Depends why...Somebody came up with a cunning plan of holding back three mill or so for RVP....The theory being that if you don't pick him and he fails to notch in his first game (or two/three (!)) his price will fall like a stone due to his high ownership/price...When he does score. be that on GW1 or whenever simply buy him in as an early transfer the following week (day) before he rises still further....The upside is that you could get RVP for 13.5...the downside is that you miss out on a goal which you may get with another striker anyway (Aguero)....I like cunning plans !!!!

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  21. r0nh
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Someone that has finished in the top 100 for the last 5 years...

    Tell me your team.

    Cheers.

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    1. goriuanx
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Friedel
      Sagna Evans Richards
      Zaha Mikel Ramsey Nasri
      Giroud Welbeck Ba

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      1. r0nh
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        Lethal, thanks 🙂

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      2. drunken_mess
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        🙂

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    2. The Machine
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Mignolet Boruc

      Turner Mert Collins Alcaraz Chester

      Silva Bale Wally Mirallas (Thomas)

      J-Rod Sturridge Negredo

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    3. thetinkerman
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      • 12 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      I've finished in the top 100 of my mini-league every year!

      Migs Given

      Mert Collins Turner Clyne 4m

      Wally Hazard/Silva Bale X 4.5m

      X X X

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      1. r0nh
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        😆

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    4. Freshy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Just WC after GW 1 with Evs team

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  22. goriuanx
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Lazio have bid 12m for Borini.

    I'd sell in all honesty. Might need a chance but don't think we'll ever get a bid of 12m for him again.

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    1. drunken_mess
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      12m!!! sell sell sell

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    2. /
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      12m? For Borini? 12m for Borini? A team has bid 12 million GBPs for Fabio Borini? 12m?

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  23. The Machine
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    1.
    A) Toure and Ruddy
    B) Mig and Turner

    2.
    A)Snodgrass and Negredo
    B)Mirallas and Benteke

    Don't bother if you're planning on answering "neither"

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    1. Setting the Toney
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      1. B easily

      2. B because I don't think Negredo will start

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  24. /
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    I think I think too much

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  25. SuperOsçarBaby
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Rmt: ?/10

    boruc
    collins - alcaraz - turner
    hazard - walcott - coutinho - nolan
    rvp - negredo - jrod

    bench: mannone - pozuelo, mbwia, chester

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    1. drunken_mess
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      B A L E

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      1. SuperOsçarBaby
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        S H I T

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    2. Pete Campbell
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      5/15

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    3. vova
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Don't like Negredo, surely Sturridge is a better option and is 0.5 cheaper

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    4. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      8. Rotation a bit dodgy.

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    5. Declan-
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      6. I don't see bale

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      1. SuperOsçarBaby
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        I don't need bale for first couple of fixtures

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  26. Monkey Tennis
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    My current draft:

    Migs(LIV) 4m keeper

    Clyne(SOU) Coleman(EVE) McNaughton(CAR) Dawson(TOT) Rat(WHM)

    Bale(TOT) Hazard(CHE) Coutinho(LIV) Snodgrass(NOR) Thomas (CRY)

    Aguero(MCI) Giroud(ARS) J Rod(SOU)

    Any help please?

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  27. reece
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Anybody know if sagna, Coleman and Dawson are nailed on?

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    1. The Invincibles
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 11 months ago

      Sagna: Yes
      Coleman: Yes
      Dawson: No (AVB loves to rotate centre backs)

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      1. Jairzinho
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 11 months ago

        Dawson started pretty much every game since January. He was not rotated at all.

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        1. Jairzinho
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 11 months ago

          From 29th December he has started every PL game. I've just checked.

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  28. vova
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Money to be made from SkyBet, Martino is @ 8 now...

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  29. Ballz&Fartz
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    Stuck between

    Aguero or silva

    Thomas or noble

    Gerrard or coutinho..

    Can you please tell me who & why.. Much appreciated thanks

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  30. r0nh
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 11 months ago

    If I am not mistaken, that team Arsenal played today, is the team Wenger used to manage before Arsenal.

    So it is.

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