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18 August 2013 4717 comments
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Sunday’s two matches get underway with a Selhurst Park encounter that finds Crystal Palace host Andre Villas-Boas’ Spurs. Two hours later, Chelsea start their double Gameweek with a home clash with Hull City as Fantasy mangers brace themselves for an avalanche of points.

The team news from Palace finds Ian Holloway keep the faith with much of the side that won promotion from the Championship. Holloway keeps the new boys on the bench, with Marouane Chamakh and Jose Campana in reserve while the likes of Aaron Wilbraham and Scott Dobbie are handed starts. New signing, Dwight Gayle, does get his Premier League debut up front, however.

Visitors Spurs are without Gareth Bale but can call on the services of Jan Vertonghen who is fit to line up alongside Michael Dawson in defence. Danny Rose gets the nod at left-back as expected. In midfield, Gylfi Sigurdsson looks to be starting in the Bale role, with Nacer Chadli given a debut on the left-flank. All eyes will be up front, however, as Roberto Soldado makes his first start following his £26 million move from Valencia.

Our Dugout Discussion chatroom is now open and will be available for those who fancy live chat during this match and into the tea-time clash at Stamford Bridge.

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  1. Optimus.
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    i might hit the dizzy heights of 30 points in the 2nd half

    *nose bleed territory

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    1. 4vets
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      Ouch! Loads to play for.

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    2. Frip
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      Almost right up there with you at 29. Lemme know how the weather is up there!

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  2. Fin
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    Please don't upvote this 😉

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  3. EAGLES (0 Chelsea players)
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    As an American...I'm glad NBCs coverage of the PL doesn't involve American commentators

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    1. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
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      I am watching it on NBC as well, Lee Dixon is quite good actually! But that advertisement banner on the top really ticks me off...

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      1. EAGLES (0 Chelsea players)
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        Lol yeah hate the banner....but I hope it really helps spark interest in this country....I'm tired of watching games alone 🙁

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    2. Elniñorules
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      Not an American but THIS

      Great coverage

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    3. FC Tinker
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      Although ironically it seems the American commentators are sometimes the best at pronouncing weird East European names. They must have coaching or something...

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  4. JWF
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    Chadli looking like nothing more than a squad player at best. Lennon and Walker linking up well but Lennon consistently failing with the final ball. Nowhere near enough going down the left.

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    1. denial
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      Yeah, said same thing earlier. Don't think he was bought as a first team starter.

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      1. JWF
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        Lennon is so frustrating too. We really need someone to give him some competition. Maybe they'll throw Townsend on at some point but that isn't really the answer. Seems to be a gap between midfield and attack and Siggy isn't giving us the link we need.

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    2. RÏɠBY
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      to be fair moxy has been outstanding

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  5. Podge
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    Radioactive..good tune

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    1. Demí
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      +1

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  6. Esalman
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    Where is the assist for Lampard goal? Though it was due for Torres.

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    1. Esalman
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      wow +1

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  7. Your Mum's Athletic
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    whats all this upvoting business?

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  8. Scottys Army
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    chelsea midfield looks a minefield

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    1. nevins84
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      chelsea and city players will score big but both will let you down with non starters.... what to do?

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      1. Scottys Army
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        yeh

        thats why i think nailed ones like

        michu and theo will be great picks.

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  9. r0nh
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    Never brush your teeth & then eat fruit immediately afterwards 🙁

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      ... or drink wine. Horrible.

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      1. denial
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        Brush your teeth with wine instead.

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    2. The Bandit
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      Never rub your eyes while eating Bombay mix

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    3. DropPointsNotBombs
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      Or drink anything other than water

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    4. Texas Pete
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      or drink coke

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    5. Chrissy Waddle - 2025/26
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      Anyone we know? 😉

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    6. emperikal
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      The worst is a cup of OJ after brushing your teeth

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  10. Grimmaldi - Send in the Clo…
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    Not overly surprised or overly fussed about Lukaku being on the bench. It's a double gw and I don't see Torres starting both and even if he does he certainly won't finish them. Lukaku has shown how explosive he can be from the bench.

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    1. TJR
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      Wishful thinking...

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      1. Woy of the Wovers
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        But realistic.

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      2. Grimmaldi - Send in the Clo…
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        Backed up by Lukaku's form last season. The last game of last season is proof enough of how effective he can be from the bench.

        Until their final game of the double comes I won't stress... Even when it does come I doubt there will be much stressing anyhoo.

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  11. Heels_Over_Head
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    How did Chamakh look? My son needed his diaper changed after he came on.

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    1. Texas Pete
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      Cause and effect?

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    2. Scottys Army
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      he was crap

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      1. Heels_Over_Head
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        thank you

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  12. Tim Canterbury
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    Terry should get 2 baps. Nice little bonus

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  13. joinho
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    Do Hull look like scoring?

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    1. 808Shadow
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      not even close

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    2. Sleep Talk
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      Do they look like getting the ball?

      Same answer, no chance.

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    3. stephenl15
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      LOL!.... No

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    4. Ricky - it doesn\'t ta…
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      No.

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    5. Godfather Bandit 42
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      maybe after the match!!

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    6. Woy of the Wovers
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      Don't look like venturing out of their own half.

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    7. HippY
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      Maybe if they roam around street corners later for ladies of the night

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    8. busteddocket
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      have to get the ball to do that, so no.

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  14. Raul
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    Hazard better start scoring

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    1. nevins84
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      I have a sickening feeling Haz is a 3pointer

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      1. Raul
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        He will get rested next week as well I fear

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        1. Scottys Army
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          yes the poor lamb must be exausted ....

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  15. Link
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    Some nonsense talk on here. Soldado a striker that feeds off service and half chances. Barely had a sniff yet and people saying he playing poorly? Also, Palace look absolute dog to me, commentators getting excited.

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  16. The EJJ
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    Awful keeping

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  17. OPTA FPL
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    I'm on 109p with 16 players to play, yessssssssssssssss

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    1. Podge
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      Top million at least

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    2. TorresMagic™
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      Is that all?

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    3. Parm
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      Meh, i'm on 156 with Charlton, Cantona, Shearer, Henry and Ruddock to come and Irwin off the bench...

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      1. OPTA FPL
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        Great Palm. We can stop all the posts showing points

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        1. Parm
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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          Tempted to do Bergkamp ➡ Di Canio...

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    4. LOCO ABREU
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      currently on 347pts with silva,dzeko,zaba,negredo,hazard,lamps,oscar,mata,lukaku,ivanovic,terry to play, is that good?

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    1. Trilogist
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      not if you read the news.

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    2. Konig Luther
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      who have kos (c)

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    3. The Light Knight
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      Lloyd Christmas

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      1. FISSH
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        someone posted links to 3 teams with kosk as (C) LOL

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    4. Mílanista
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      My rival

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  19. bendernas
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    How are the lukaku/Ivan/hazard owners feeling?

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    1. Optimus.
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      sexy

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    2. Fin
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      I have all 3 and im annoyed about lukaku, looking for a cleanie off Ivan and I'm mad Haz has been so involved but has nothing to show for it,

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    3. Podge
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      Like theres 150 minutes left 🙂

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      1. bendernas
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        excellent. My thought too mate

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    4. Sánchez
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      Still fine

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    5. I taught Ashley Young how t…
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      Horny

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    6. LOL LINGARD SCORED
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      Pretty good. Hazard is playing well, it's still early. Clean sheet still there. Lukaku to come on as super sub and score. 🙂

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  20. r0nh
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    Everyone will have at least one Chelsea defender, so I wont be too upset if Hull scored.

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    1. Podge
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      Theres a lot more playing than come on here

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    2. OPTA FPL
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      Thanks Rohn!

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    3. Texas Pete
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      As long as Ivan scores/assists.

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    4. Mílanista
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      I would love it, LOVE IT, if Danny Graham scored.

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      1. jas5sk - Youtube channel
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        😆

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    6. big oak
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      yup unless a defender scores attacking points, the goals conceded wnt matter

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  21. Parm
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    Osvaldo set to complete his medical ahead Southampton tomorrow for £17.5m, another big coup for the South Coast side. Strong squad now, top 10 imo.

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    1. Pork Pie Sausage Roll
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      Going Down: Rodriguez and Lambert

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    2. Count of Monte Hristo
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      They will do what wba did in the first half of last season.

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    3. PMC3
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      How the hell can Southampton afford to pay that kind of money?

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      1. HERECOMETHEBELGIANS!
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        BT Sport 25mil windfall probably. Same reason Spurs have spent 57m coz technically only 32m from their own coffers (hence why I don't think it's the 'Bale money' everyone seems to think it is...

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  22. SUPERMAN
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    New post

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    1. AGUEROOOOO!!!!!
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      where?

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  23. Heels_Over_Head
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    Marouane Chamakh... Congratulations! You're good enough to be on Crystal Palace's bench.

    #WengerSignsTalent

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    1. r0nh
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      He only signs world class players that will add to the squad...

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  24. Bad Pen
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    I wish there was an option to turn off commentary, Niall Quinn is the worst.

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    1. HuttonDressedasLahm
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      I heard Owen was terrible

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      1. Bad Pen
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        He wasn't great, but better than Quinn.

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    2. funny money
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      press the mute button and put on the radio

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  25. The Machine
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    A ball just landed here in Perth

    Any idea who it belongs to?

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    1. Dynamic
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      Capoue

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    2. The EJJ
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      😛

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  26. Texas Pete
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    This match is sending me to sleep in the second half.

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    1. BON
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      That's the Mourinho affect.

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  27. r0nh
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    70 points with all the bonus added.

    3 Chelsea players still to play.

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    1. Chu Young Ping Pong
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      Way to go Ronny. You'll win FPL this season.

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  28. Chrissy Waddle - 2025/26
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    Can see why Fabregas wanted to stay with Barca. Must be a great confidence booster to play against such fodder every week.

    4-0 after 25 mins is strangely boring to watch.

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    1. TheSteel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      Theyll hammer madrid all year too

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      1. Kagawa-san-mia
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        i think madrid is stronger this year, think they will win the league

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      2. F is for
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        If Madrid get Bale then not a chance. Bale and Ronaldo would destroy Barca, especially with Modric, Ozil and Isco spraying ball after ball through to them!

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  29. r0nh
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    I wish that FPL would disabled transfers until Thursdays.

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    1. GreennRed
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      Friday, 9 pm 😉

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  30. GlasgowFF
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    Wish all these tools would stop making stuff up.

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    1. drunken_mess
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      ^^

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    2. Crouch Potato!
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      Isn't this the type of garbage that should be moderated.

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      1. Mílanista
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        Exactly.

        Mods have got their work cut out with the amounts of posts about it.

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