The Knee Jerk – Wednesday

Another strong Villa display. Another Christian Benteke goal. This time, however, Paul Lambert’s blossoming side fall short as Branislav Ivanovic is allowed to stay on the pitch to nod home Chelsea’s winner.

The Game Changer

Arguably, referee Kevin Friend was the most influential individual on show. There’s also a strong case for Christian Benteke who struck his third goal of the season and has now scored nine league goals in his last 10 outings. Branislav Ivanovic’s goal proved the difference, however, and rewarded those who invested their double Gameweek funds whilst underlining the goal threat previously on show in Saturday’s win over Hull.

Friend’s decision to brandish a yellow for Ivanovic’s lashing out on Benteke was undoubtedly the turning point. It allowed the Serbian to demonstrate his ability at set-plays as, just minutes later, he headed home Frank Lampard’s dead ball delivery.

Ivanovic was the only Chelsea defender denied Fantasy Premier League (FPL) bonus points from the Hull victory. Despite escaping a red card and being left for dead by Gabby Agbonlahor for Villa’s goal, Ivanovic looks set to earn bonus to make him Chelsea’s top scoring double Gameweek asset.

The Underused

While Benteke will earn huge investment following another goal and effective display, those who are struggling to stretch their funds to the Belgian will be eyeing the impact of Gabby Agbonlahor. So impressive during Villa’s run at the end of last season, he has started the new campaign in stunning form and yet claims less than 2% FPL ownership.

Instrumental in the victory at the Emirates, it was his turn of pace and delivery that set up Benteke for his equaliser. Agbonlahor has scored five goals and earned four assists in his last ten league outings.

The Selection Poser

It’s hardly a poser. Jose Mourinho’s decision to start with Demba Ba and leave Romelu Lukaku shackled on the bench disappointed Fantasy managers and Chelsea fans alike. His introduction for the ineffective Ba on 65 minutes provided little consolation. Lukaku played fewer minutes than any other Chelsea striker in the double Gameweek, having looked primed to start the campaign following a convincing pre-season.

Mourinho’s reluctance to hand Lukaku a central role on the Premier League stage is a puzzle. Perhaps he will start at Old Trafford on Monday and face a defence which he terrified on the final day of last season at the Hawthorns. It’s unlikely to make a difference – Lukaku’s ownership and price look set to slide.

6,010 Comments Post a Comment

HellasLEAF
10 years, 10 months ago
anyone else feel Aguero will deliver RVP numbers for 3.0 less? also on pens..
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1. DietCoke
  10 years, 10 months ago
  Forget Aguero! Benteke will delivery RVP's numbers for 5.0 less.
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  1. Blue Lion
    10 years, 10 months ago
    ^^ This. Benteke+Soldado combined with another forward is the way to go!
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  2. smashy 'sophomore slum…
    10 years, 10 months ago
    Here's hoping!
    
    Bentekevan.
    
    Use it DZ. I give you permission.
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2. SC not pearls before swine
  10 years, 10 months ago
  That's what I kept thinking last year, but he just couldn't stay fit. Wait and see for me.
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3. tw
  10 years, 10 months ago
  I think at least one or two other strikers will deliver RVP's numbers or be pretty close to it. hard to tell who but I reckon at least one or two of aguero/negredo/soldado/sturridge/benteke/suarez will do that
  
  and rooney or welbeck (if either nails down a spot centrally) could be great differentials as well
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4. Balotellitubbies
  10 years, 10 months ago
  Aguero's next two fixtures are SO MUCH better but I'd still feel safer with RVP for them, both are just unrealistic at this stage. RVP is prohibiitively expensive. 🙁
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sushi36
10 years, 10 months ago
What price will willian be on here?! I'm seriously considering Walcott --willian. Walcott position could be under threat if the likes of benzene di Maria and michu are on their way in.
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1. Balotellitubbies
  10 years, 10 months ago
  Big IF
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2. UnderstandablyDistraught
  10 years, 10 months ago
  It wouldn't be under threat but he'll be playing right wing whether he likes it or not
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3. DietCoke
  10 years, 10 months ago
  I don't see Willian coming in above 9.5
  
  You most likely can very easily transfer Walcott out for him.
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4. KIT
  10 years, 10 months ago
  I doubt he will be a great fantasy player. He isn't a goal scorer and that was when he was playing in weaker leagues.
  
  He is awesome in real footballing sense but I dont see him as some one who will get too many FPL points, and definitely not more than Walcott.
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  1. DietCoke
    10 years, 10 months ago
    If anything, he brings more value to Soldado.
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LeBoeuf
10 years, 10 months ago
Serious question.

Who would you rather play.

Toure vs Tekkers (aston villa)

or

Chester vs Norwich??
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1. DietCoke
  10 years, 10 months ago
  Toure of course, though both Liverpool and Hull will concede.
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  1. LeBoeuf
    10 years, 10 months ago
    I think im just afraid of Tekkers now.. even though i own him
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    1. DietCoke
      10 years, 10 months ago
      General rule of thumb: pick your team so that your players are never against each other. This raises your theoretical point ceiling.
      
      Therefore, start Chester. Benteke will score, anyway.
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      1. TokyoRed 東京赤
        10 years, 10 months ago
        Yes but in one direction. Playing both is a hedge, playing the other is naked risk - depends what you're in the mind for.
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      2. zøphar
        10 years, 10 months ago
        disagree, i think playing safe and hedging ensures a decent outcome in any eventuality
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      3. LeBoeuf
        10 years, 10 months ago
        Thats what I'm thinking too.. I dont trust either of them for a clean sheet to be honest but i think Toure seemed a bit more attacking and might snatch an assist or even more BP.
        
        Then again,, tekkers is scary
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2. smashy 'sophomore slum…
  10 years, 10 months ago
  Chester barely. The Belgian can score against whomever he wishes. But in all likelihood both will concede tbh.
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3. BeachBadger
  10 years, 10 months ago
  If you're undecided I say go with Chester. That way you can cheer on both him and Tekkers. Whereas the other way, you're shooting yourself in the foot one way or another.
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4. TokyoRed 東京赤
  10 years, 10 months ago
  Chester. I'm playing him with Ivan and Toure on the bench.
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cowboycarlos
10 years, 10 months ago
hart
johnson ivan zab
coutinho fellaini silva-c walcott
anelka lambert soldado
rvp back after week 3 think chelsea and liverpool might keep him quiet
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Holden On
10 years, 10 months ago
Nice to see the DZ reaching a general consensus of Lukaku > someone other than Dzeko. Makes me cel better about my decision to bring in Lambert.
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1. smashy 'sophomore slum…
  10 years, 10 months ago
  Definitely worth it. Did Lukaku > Sturridge myself. Feel pretty good about it.
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  1. Setting the Toney
    10 years, 10 months ago
    same, good trade 😀
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2. Blue Lion
  10 years, 10 months ago
  Ditto!
  Bony was in my consideration too. But Lambert edged it slightly.
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TorresMagic™
10 years, 10 months ago
Morning DZers. 🙂
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1. Blue Lion
  10 years, 10 months ago
  Morning TM.
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2. tw
  10 years, 10 months ago
  morning mate.
  
  how many survived each of your leagues and how many were eliminated?
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  1. TorresMagic™
    10 years, 10 months ago
    http://www.torresmagic.webs.com/leaguesupdate.htm
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    1. tw
      10 years, 10 months ago
      earlier in the gw I thought you said a lot more were getting knocked out
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      1. TorresMagic™
        10 years, 10 months ago
        The DGW saved quite a few. Plenty still went out. At least 40 out in LMS next GW.
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3. TokyoRed 東京赤
  10 years, 10 months ago
  Morning
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SAMCRO-Sons Of Fantasy
10 years, 10 months ago
Can anyone confirm if Clyne is back? Does he go right back into the team?

I am planning to do Ivan-> Clyne for my FT

#RvP owner #United fan 🙄
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iLoonie
10 years, 10 months ago
Everyone seem like getting rid of hazard? Any reason for that besides the blank GW3..

Thinking of switching to Oscar after GW3, thoughts?
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1. DietCoke
  10 years, 10 months ago
  Hazard didn't do enough in the DGW to convince me to play him against United. With a blank after that, I feel Nolan will perform much better in the two GWs.
  
  I will be transferring a Chelsea midfielder back in around GW 4-5, once I figure out which ones are sure starters.
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2. SC not pearls before swine
  10 years, 10 months ago
  The reasons for me 1) The blank 2) I wanted the cash for Soldado 3) I've convinced myself Lampard is better value
  
  2 & 3 are closely related.
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  1. Blue Lion
    10 years, 10 months ago
    Lampard looks Better Value for now. But he won't play as much as Hazard in coming days,thats for sure! If you don't have Lampsy,better don't get him in.
    
    Hazard is getting better. I m almost sure he'll be returning attacking points against United.
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    1. SC not pearls before swine
      10 years, 10 months ago
      Maybe, but JM seems to love Lampard and he seems fit. I don't doubt that over the course of the season Hazard will comfortably outscore him, but for now, I like the flexibility Lampard gives me. It was Mirallas/Lampard or Hazard/Lallana/Sissoko/Taarabt. I really like Mirallas so I feel okay.
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  2. IL Fantasista
    10 years, 10 months ago
    ^^This
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3. BeachBadger
  10 years, 10 months ago
  Cash was the reason for me.
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  1. iLoonie
    10 years, 10 months ago
    Appreciate it. Anyway I'm sticking with Hazard. Moyes first big game with MU wanna see how he gonna line up against Chelsea..
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Joggers Nipple
10 years, 10 months ago
Some useful, some irrelevant.

Stats from the gameweek-
http://www.football365.com/f365-features/8879519/F365-s-Premier-League-Numbers-Stats
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1. Setting the Toney
  10 years, 10 months ago
  Good site that
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Deadeye367
10 years, 10 months ago
2 week punt replacing Lukaku before I go to Tekkers:
a) Dzeko
b) Wolf
c) Cisse

I have Studge and Soldado as other strikers and already have SIlva as City cover. Given uncertainty over Dzeko and form of Newcastle I am actually leaning towards the wolf.

Thoughts appreciated??
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1. tw
  10 years, 10 months ago
  bony or dzeko
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  1. tw
    10 years, 10 months ago
    risk with dzeko is he might not play gw 3 when you most need him
    
    also i'd go lambert over wolf or cisse
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2. Joggers Nipple
  10 years, 10 months ago
  The real punt would be Cisse, they looked bad but the fixtures are sweet
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  1. DietCoke
    10 years, 10 months ago
    I have this gut feeling that a Cisse punt will pay off huge.
    
    But alas, I'm not going near any Newcastle players.
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    1. BeachBadger
      10 years, 10 months ago
      He's too pricy for a punt
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      1. DietCoke
        10 years, 10 months ago
        Relative to RVP, he's pretty cheap 🙂
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Valar(Keith)
10 years, 10 months ago
Just when Giroud gets a penalty and hikes his fpl value up there's talks of benzema 🙁 .. gr8 for arsenal fans though
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1. BeachBadger
  10 years, 10 months ago
  I would 100% get Benzema if he came. That guy is quality.
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Balotellitubbies
10 years, 10 months ago
Fat Frank is gonna be VERY undervalued if Mourinho's love in with him continues.
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1. Just A Hat
  10 years, 10 months ago
  +1
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2. Elniñorules
  10 years, 10 months ago
  Join in and watch the Frankenstein show!
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Just A Hat
10 years, 10 months ago
I am furious that Lukaku has dropped. There is literally nobody I want now!

Not jumping on this Dzeko bandwagon, that is Lukaku all over again.

Was considering Lambert, there is nobody else really is there?
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1. Joggers Nipple
  10 years, 10 months ago
  Get Lambert, it will make you happy
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  1. Just A Hat
    10 years, 10 months ago
    haha and I do actually like Lambert, he is well cool
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    1. SkyCell
      10 years, 10 months ago
      Woke up and saw the drop, made a blind rage fury instaswap Lukaku>Lambert. Doomed
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2. tw
  10 years, 10 months ago
  bony. or an upgrade to sturridge or soldado
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3. DietCoke
  10 years, 10 months ago
  At that price range, sadly no.
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  1. iLoonie
    10 years, 10 months ago
    Lambert and Jelly looks form...
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    1. DietCoke
      10 years, 10 months ago
      He said besides Lambert.
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4. BeachBadger
  10 years, 10 months ago
  I think Bony will be great. Fixtures aren't great at the minute, but he did score against Utd with only 45mins.
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  1. Just A Hat
    10 years, 10 months ago
    yeah Bony is going to do well good but I already have Michu 😀
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    1. BeachBadger
      10 years, 10 months ago
      That's fair enough. I was passanger number 1 on the dzeko train. Gonna switch him for BOny in a couple of weeks.
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5. SC not pearls before swine
  10 years, 10 months ago
  Maybe Aspas? Not a great option, but not terrible either. Lambert is probably more explosive, but I am genuinely worried that Osvaldo was bought as a Lambert replacement, not a Lambert complement.
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  1. Just A Hat
    10 years, 10 months ago
    Yeah I think it is going to have to be Lambert for the time being, can't see him being dropped at least for the first few gameweeks - still think Lambert will play up top with Osvaldo behind him
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  2. Joggers Nipple
    10 years, 10 months ago
    Asshat is a waste of a forward spot imo
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tw
10 years, 10 months ago
which one of these should I start?

toure (avl), collins (new), or turner (hul)
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1. Setting the Toney
  10 years, 10 months ago
  turner
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2. DietCoke
  10 years, 10 months ago
  I'd do Turner, as the promoted clubs look rather toothless.
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3. New Ghost
  10 years, 10 months ago
  Turner
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  1. tw
    10 years, 10 months ago
    cheers guys! and first sub of the other two?
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    1. New Ghost
      10 years, 10 months ago
      Toure
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4. smashy 'sophomore slum…
  10 years, 10 months ago
  Gotta be Turner.
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5. ccc
  10 years, 10 months ago
  turner
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6. @BigChrisso
  10 years, 10 months ago
  Hull will score that game 100% lock it in, in fact i see many goals that game as Norwich were pish in GW1
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chicrah
10 years, 10 months ago
Want to do Cole>Zab. Should I take a hit for Lukaku>Lambert as well?
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1. DietCoke
  10 years, 10 months ago
  Just do Lukaku -> Lambert.
  
  Cole -> Zab is a sideways transfer that really doesn't bring any benefit, as the 4 point hit wipes out the clean sheets points you might get.
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  1. @BigChrisso
    10 years, 10 months ago
    This
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    1. chicrah
      10 years, 10 months ago
      I see.. Didnt look it that way... Thanks.
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2. Matt
  10 years, 10 months ago
  do the second one first then decide whether you want the first as well
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Setting the Toney
10 years, 10 months ago
The end of GW1 and I feel dirty for jerking too much.
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Dhanesh Prabhu
10 years, 10 months ago
still not sure whether to take Lukaku out ahead of Man U clash..
I know Lukaku is down now to 7.9..

Was thinking about Dzeko.. Many seems to think that Pellegrini might rotate him.. But somehow I feel that he may start this game week too..

So anyone still feel that Lukaku to Dzeko swap would make sense?
thoughts and opinions please.
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1. DietCoke
  10 years, 10 months ago
  Dzeko is just Lukaku in a City shirt.
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  1. Dhanesh Prabhu
    10 years, 10 months ago
    But is it worth taking a risk?
    Or do you think Lukaku will get a start in Man U game?
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    1. DietCoke
      10 years, 10 months ago
      What I mean is, if you don't want Lukaku, you won't want Dzeko either, because he's the same deal.
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      1. Dhanesh Prabhu
        10 years, 10 months ago
        Yes I understand what you meant.
        
        Somehow still confused.
        
        I mean if Lukaku is starting then I can sense him giving his 100% for the man u game in order to impress the manager.
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  2. ccc
    10 years, 10 months ago
    😆 shhh don't tell everyone
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2. Blue Lion
  10 years, 10 months ago
  He'll start this week bt more chance of being rested in GW3 when u need him most.
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3. IL Fantasista
  10 years, 10 months ago
  I would do it. As you said, there is the risk of rotation but there are also points in favour.
  Pellegrini's praise, in-form pre-season, great fixtures, match stats sustaining his potential if given minutes.
  For 7.5 and for the next two GWs seems like a good bet.
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  1. Dhanesh Prabhu
    10 years, 10 months ago
    Yes, that is what i think too..
    
    But Lukaku against Man U, will he start?
    I mean neither Torres or Ba was that impressive in their games. So is there a chance that Lukaku might get a nod ahead of those 2 against Man U?
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    1. IL Fantasista
      10 years, 10 months ago
      There is that chance of starting but personally it seems very risky not to sell him at this point. No minutes, no points.
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      1. Dhanesh Prabhu
        10 years, 10 months ago
        I don't know. I feel like I want to take this risk. Especially when many are selling him..
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      2. BeachBadger
        10 years, 10 months ago
        And dropping in value
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    2. Absinthe 42
      10 years, 10 months ago
      You know there is a chance. But you also know you don't know.
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IL Fantasista
10 years, 10 months ago
Forgot about Lukaku droping tonight... I feel bad.
Going for -8 pts hit with:
Lukaku-->Soldado
Hazard-->Nolan
Anelka-->Dzeko

Save FT in GW3, giving this for the next 2 GWs:

Boruc, (Mannone)
Toure, M.Turner, Chester, (Ward, Brayford)
Walcott, Coutinho, Mirallas, Nolan, (Kim)
RVP, Soldado, Dzeko

Bold move? Calculated risk? Suggestions? Tks
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1. Joggers Nipple
  10 years, 10 months ago
  Getting in Dzeko now will just give you a headache down the line
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2. tw
  10 years, 10 months ago
  could work.
  
  tricky situation you're in. dzeko is a risky one but could pay off well. also consider silva, sturridge, lambert and bony
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Heels_Over_Head
10 years, 10 months ago
Tottenham transfer rumors and facts in summary
http://prosoccertalk.nbcsports.com/2013/08/21/tottenham-gareth-bale-latest-news-transfer-rumors-erik-lamela-roma-english-premier-league/
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smashy 'sophomore slum…
10 years, 10 months ago
Show of hands DZ: who went with Benteke from the start, resisting all the naysayers claims of such 'terrible' fixtures?

Don't it feel good?

🙂
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1. DietCoke
  10 years, 10 months ago
  I missed out on Migs. I missed out on Coleman. I missed out on Oscar and Ivan.
  
  But man, did I get Benteke right.
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2. tw
  10 years, 10 months ago
  yupp :D.
  
  initially wasn't going to get him but figured what they hey, lets take another dgw risk as it could pay off nicely and he can be pretty tough to cover on his day
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  1. smashy 'sophomore slum…
    10 years, 10 months ago
    Btw, nicely done on your Oscar selection sir.
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    1. tw
      10 years, 10 months ago
      thanks.
      
      and it worked out nicely as I was able to ship one chelsea mid (hazard) for silva while still being able to keep a chelsea mid through the blank and longterm if I want
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3. SC not pearls before swine
  10 years, 10 months ago
  🙁
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4. iLoonie
  10 years, 10 months ago
  I started with Benteke just Because of the dwg but after this seems likely I'm holding him for the season..
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5. Ryan
  10 years, 10 months ago
  Well done to all the Benteke owners. Just shows its best not to put too much trust in previous seasons stats (regarding goals against big teams).
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6. ccc
  10 years, 10 months ago
  well done
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7. Just A Hat
  10 years, 10 months ago
  I replaced him with Soldado last minute 🙁
  
  Still hope Soldado can outscore him in the 3 gameweeks though
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  1. SC not pearls before swine
    10 years, 10 months ago
    Must have swapped him and Sturridge 30 times in the last hour before the deadline. Oh well, only 12 points lost, maybe 8 if I decided to take a hit to get rid of Benteke for the blank.
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8. Thick Of It
  10 years, 10 months ago
  Me, and captained the git. Went for Gabby too.
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  1. smashy 'sophomore slum…
    10 years, 10 months ago
    Nice! Wish I had the stones to captain him instead of go with the popular choice. So many good Belgians though...
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Heels_Over_Head
10 years, 10 months ago
Nobody likes a Crouch

6.0
Crystal Palace at Home
West Ham Away
Int'l Break & dump
Going from Lukaku to him gives you 1.9 in flexibility for other transfers
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1. ccc
  10 years, 10 months ago
  No Crouch for me
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2. @BigChrisso
  10 years, 10 months ago
  Not the worst idea, will get you a goal in the next two matches you'd think...
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3. Ryan
  10 years, 10 months ago
  I'm not sure he's worth if for only a few games unless you plan an early WC
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ccc
10 years, 10 months ago
Who would you start? Pick 2 of these three please 😀

A. Toure (avl)
B. Collins (new)
C. Chester (NOR)
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1. Setting the Toney
  10 years, 10 months ago
  A & C
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  1. @BigChrisso
    10 years, 10 months ago
    Toure & Collins
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2. tw
  10 years, 10 months ago
  chester and not sure... trying to decide between those two for first spot on my bench
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3. smashy 'sophomore slum…
  10 years, 10 months ago
  Hmm...C and maybe B. Toon looked toothless and WHM definitely did not.
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Blue Lion
10 years, 10 months ago
Pick 2 out of these to play GW2:
1)Terry(mun)
2)Collins(new)
3)Ward(sto)
4)Chester(NOR)

On Terry & Chester now.
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1. Setting the Toney
  10 years, 10 months ago
  1 & 4
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2. ccc
  10 years, 10 months ago
  3 & 4
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3. tw
  10 years, 10 months ago
  chester and ward/collins
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4. @BigChrisso
  10 years, 10 months ago
  Terry & Collins
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Arselona
10 years, 10 months ago
Any updates on Snodgrass?
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1. Thick Of It
  10 years, 10 months ago
  Nothing concrete as yet, looks like we have to wait for the press conferences come friday.
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2. Heels_Over_Head
  10 years, 10 months ago
  probably will return along with Mr. Leroy Fer this week to service RVW and the returning Mr. Hooper quite well
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  1. Thick Of It
    10 years, 10 months ago
    How are they all going to fit in the team, the Canary midfield/strikers could be a mare with Elmander there too.
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    1. New Ghost
      10 years, 10 months ago
      Snod and Redmond on the flanks with RvW and Hooper up top for more firepower.
      
      Fer and B Johnson in central midfield.
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The Chosen One...
10 years, 10 months ago
Ivan > Clyne or Hazard > Coutinho?
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1. ccc
  10 years, 10 months ago
  Silva has nice fixtures, not sure about form though.
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2. tw
  10 years, 10 months ago
  I might go silva over coutinho
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3. @BigChrisso
  10 years, 10 months ago
  Ivan to Clyne
  
  Save the other one for next week
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4. Heels_Over_Head
  10 years, 10 months ago
  Hazard to Coutinho (or Silva)
  
  Ivan looks like he's actually going to go up in value thanks to casuals who see his big score and don't look ahead far enough to see a GW3 blank (Ivan is the #1 scoring defender now)
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5. The Chosen One...
  10 years, 10 months ago
  Thanks, already have Silva so I'll go Coutinho
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Jam on a toasted bread
10 years, 10 months ago
doubling up on Man City def with both Zabs & Lescott especially since both Nasty and Kompany are out injured at the moment.

Yay or Nay?
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1. Thick Of It
  10 years, 10 months ago
  Depends on whereelse it is weakening your team. But given the fixtures, not a bad plan.
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2. @BigChrisso
  10 years, 10 months ago
  Nasty on the mend, would be a 1 or 2 week play at best. If a WC is in your plans next few weeks I say go for it
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  1. ccc
    10 years, 10 months ago
    this
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  2. Jam on a toasted bread
    10 years, 10 months ago
    It's a direct swap with ivanovic. Probably going to swap lescott out after gw3 when ivanovic is back in play. Just planning to ride on Man City incoming run of good fixtures with Silva in the mix. Still wary of their front 6 rotation though!
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    1. @BigChrisso
      10 years, 10 months ago
      If you plan on bring Ivan straight back in for Lescott after the international break it is a great idea, go for it.
      
      Just be aware you are banking on one of Kompany & Nasty for being available for GW3 as Lescott is 3rd choice CB. How long is Kompany supposedly out for?
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      1. Jam on a toasted bread
        10 years, 10 months ago
        Daily Fail is reporting it as a month out but we never know! I would also be banking on Ivanovic price not rising by 0.1 if not I couldn't get him back. lol
        
        I do have Luke Shaw as my backup defender so I'm not too worried for GW3 if lescott drop back to 3rd choice
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I am 42
10 years, 10 months ago
GW2
Boruc
Toure Ivanovic Collins Chester Brayford

who to bench? Brayford & ...?
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1. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
  10 years, 10 months ago
  Ive got brayford. Hes not first team anyway.
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New Ghost
10 years, 10 months ago
Did anyone actually captain Benteke? The balls on these people. 😆

Well done.
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1. Heels_Over_Head
  10 years, 10 months ago
  those who did are up high in the tables
  
  tis good to be right
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2. DietCoke
  10 years, 10 months ago
  Quite a few people did, actually.
  
  I don't think it was a ballsy move to captain a DGW nailed-on striker who is on form and had an amazing last season.
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3. Thick Of It
  10 years, 10 months ago
  Ta SJ. It was potentially daft, it is the Lukaku captainers that I feel bad for, he was my other choice.
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4. tw
  10 years, 10 months ago
  I feel bad for the crazy people that captained Lukaku
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  1. DietCoke
    10 years, 10 months ago
    This 🙂
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  2. Heels_Over_Head
    10 years, 10 months ago
    they weren't crazy; they just guessed wrong
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    1. DietCoke
      10 years, 10 months ago
      Trusting a punt that wasn't nailed on with your captain's armband sounds crazy to me!
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      1. Thick Of It
        10 years, 10 months ago
        People reading too much into pre season again.
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    2. Ryan
      10 years, 10 months ago
      It was common knowledge that he would only start one game at best. Hazard or Benteke with guaranteed 180mins was surely a better captaincy option. Lukaku was only a punt by comparison. Captaining Lukaku was always risky.
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tw
10 years, 10 months ago
who are you guys looking at for captain this week?

i'm stuck between sturridge, soldado, and benteke
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1. Heels_Over_Head
  10 years, 10 months ago
  not sure how a Bentenke owner could consider anyone else right now
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2. DietCoke
  10 years, 10 months ago
  I'm considering Soldado and Benteke.
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3. @BigChrisso
  10 years, 10 months ago
  Firstly what a great position you are in with those 3 up top, well done to you.
  
  I have Soldado only from that lot and he will be get the armband. If I had Benteke he would get it, home game, great form and all that, looks a no brainer to me
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4. smashy 'sophomore slum…
  10 years, 10 months ago
  Same forward line for me...tempted by Soldier's home fixture...but...the Belgian calls me too!
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  1. tw
    10 years, 10 months ago
    the belgian is home too
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    1. smashy 'sophomore slum…
      10 years, 10 months ago
      Duh, almost forgot. Haha it doesn't matter to him clearly!
      
      One of those two for me 100%.
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5. SAMCRO-Sons Of Fantasy
  10 years, 10 months ago
  RvP
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6. 808Shadow
  10 years, 10 months ago
  Im between soldado and Dzeko
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IL Fantasista
10 years, 10 months ago
For the next 2 GWs:

A. Nolan, Dzeko
B. Silva, Anelka
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1. DietCoke
  10 years, 10 months ago
  Dzeko and Anelka are poor picks.
  
  If I had to choose, it'd be A.
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2. tw
  10 years, 10 months ago
  A of those options
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3. SAMCRO-Sons Of Fantasy
  10 years, 10 months ago
  A
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