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The Big Numbers – Gameweek 2

As another Gameweek edges towards its conclusion, we handpick the standout statistics over Saturday and Sunday’s nine Premier League fixtures. Andre Villas-Boas’ shift to 4-3-3 brings a Tottenham new boy onto our radar, a certain Saints frontman catches our attention, City’s midfield schemer offers goal promise, while a trio of Everton’s assets also make the cut:

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  1. potatoace
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    10 years, 8 months ago

    A rooney own goal would be absolutely hilarious tonight

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    1. Hybrid.power
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      Conspiracy theories galore!

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    2. Bubz
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      Especially if he celebrates

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      1. Dr Dream
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        haha...nice..

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    3. jas5sk - Youtube channel
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      What a beautiful thought

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  2. Bubz
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    I hope these millions of midfielders are all over RVP like flies on sh*t

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  3. Flicka
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    10 years, 8 months ago

    Schurrle Mourinho has lost his plot!

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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      I think so! 😀

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    2. copps
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      10 years, 8 months ago

      how do you know the result before the match is finished?

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    3. potatoace
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      yes he has, and don't call me....

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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        😆

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  4. r0nh
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    0-0 for sure

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    1. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
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      Have a +1 Ronhy

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      1. r0nh
        • 12 Years
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        whooo hooo

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      2. SmoothRossi
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        • 10 Years
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        The grav swayed it for me.

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  5. Prime
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    10 years, 8 months ago

    Could KDB become a real option, FPL wise?
    With all the rotation options, go with the cheapest?

    Another reason is that Hazard, Schurrle and Oscar are quite similar players, where KDB is a bit different.

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    1. Pork Pie Sausage Roll
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      I think he could well be a good buy later in the season once he settles. The Chelsea fans seem to love him

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  6. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
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    Sorry Doos sometimes (always) English idioms / expressions are lost on me. Not sure I understood your comment about chickens and roosting on the last page 🙂

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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      Right. It is a metaphor for deserved retribution. It means that your mistakes come back to bite you! 🙂

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  7. jas5sk - Youtube channel
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    Chelsea playing no strikers?

    Barca lineup?

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    1. .
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      Schurlle striker

      Barca aren't playing?

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      1. jas5sk - Youtube channel
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        😯

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    2. potatoace
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      just like last year then.

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      1. jas5sk - Youtube channel
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        😆

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        1. jas5sk - Youtube channel
          • 12 Years
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          Took me awhile to 'get' that one

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    3. Jimmers
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      Which one is Messi?

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      1. jas5sk - Youtube channel
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        I think the fat one is

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    4. Dr Dream
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      They didn't play with one for most of last season either...

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  8. Nopli -The Banned One (Solo…
    • 10 Years
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    Mourinho benched 2 Times Chelsea Player of the Year 😯

    Mourinho OUT if Chelsea lose tonight . 👿

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    1. rm9
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      Mata to Utd hopefully...

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      1. Red5
        • 12 Years
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        Would love that. Not sure it'd be worth it if it means Rooney going the other way though. Tough call.

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    2. Pork Pie Sausage Roll
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      I just don't understand how any coach could not rate Mata. The guy is utter class and (seems) a solid professional

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  9. rm9
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    Giroud, Soldado, Sturridge.

    Which one to lose for RVP?

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    1. Large Hardon Colluder
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      I have the same front three and sticking

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      1. rm9
        • 13 Years
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        I don't want any more headache when it comes to choosing a captain ever again.

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        1. Waterwheel Inc.
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          I've the same front three and also sticking. I don't buy the captaincy headache argument. With the strength of fixtures for all four it would still be a headache most weeks for me whoever I dropped. It doesn't take that away, it just allows you to say to yourself when RVP misfires, that at least you made the "right" call.

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    2. potatoace
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      • 12 Years
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      hell, thats a toughie

      Giroud, solely based on my assumption a new striker will arrive there soon.

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    3. QPR expects... glory!
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      Soldado. Spurs the only ones from that trio where the big hitters in midfield are cheaper than the striker

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  10. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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    Anyway, if anybody scores for Chelski tonight, it will be Oscar or Ivanovic.

    There, you have it.

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    1. Portuguese&Proud
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      haha spot on 😉 bis by Ivan

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    2. Chris_Fàbregas #DOOS…
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      Hopefully Hazard!

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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        I'm afraid not. I would be amazed! 🙂

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        1. Chris_Fàbregas #DOOS…
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          Haha shush you! Or I'll come over and drink all of your wine! 😛

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          1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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            You would be welcome! Speak up, Brian - you're through!!! 😉

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  11. AK ⭐
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    I guess we know what Mourinho's doing. Hazard and Oscar have been untouched yet, 3rd game starting in a row. Ramires, Lampard and the defense untouched too.

    Willian to come in, and play RW.

    Leaves Mata out, and he wants a striker, and there's a rumor about the Mata-Rooney swap.

    Hmm..

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    1. rm9
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      BBC was full of "Mata + 10M offered for Rooney and United rejected" rumors like a month ago... You can tell it wasn't true because Chelsea would never offer it and United would never reject it. But it looks like Mourinho doesn't really play Mata at all so there is hope : )

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    2. Flicka
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      10 years, 8 months ago

      So Rooney starts for Utd. but Mata is left out?

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  12. r0nh
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    10 years, 8 months ago

    The site doesnt mess up anymore, like it did at the start of the season 🙂

    Nice work scouts

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      Getting better all the time.

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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        It is. 🙂

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    2. Exilizer
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      I should also imagine the load has decreased dramatically.

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  13. Beef Pot Pie
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    10 years, 8 months ago

    Attention Silva, Hazard owners.......some of us are tired of your predictions and claims on how good they are. Talent on paper means shite until they perform. As a Countinho / Oscar owner I am happy to give them time to shine. What i do not do i get on here EVERYDAY and pretend how "smart" i am and how "great" my choices are when the choices themselves match up with the typical template midfield.

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    1. Large Hardon Colluder
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      problems at home?

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    2. rm9
      • 13 Years
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      ok

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  14. ppp
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    Is there any news on Foster's injury? Daniels worth a punt?

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    1. Sᴄʜᴜ̈RRʟᴇ ⓝ
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      He'll be back after Intnl break

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      1. ppp
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        Was thinking of replacing mannone (about to drop) with him.. make sense despite the injury risk? Have boruc already

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        1. Sᴄʜᴜ̈RRʟᴇ ⓝ
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          I have Boruc and Foster but looking to sell Foster and bring in Davis to give me 1m to use elsewhere. I've rotated the wrong way each time and think its probably as good just to play one and stick. If Boruc injured, Davis will come in.

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  15. Oldman Unathletic
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    Take the source for what it is.

    Mancini had planned to replace Hart with Begovic.

    http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2402070/Roberto-Mancini-wanted-Asmir-Begovic-replace-Joe-Hart-Manchester-City.html

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    1. Oldman Unathletic
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      And just for the sake of objectivity - Platt denies the claim.

      http://hereisthecity.com/2013/08/26/vr-platt-denies-begovic-claimsbut-should-manchester-city-still-s/

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  16. Jafooli
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    A Rooney brace would set the cats amongst the FPL pigeons, tonight.....

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  17. uzbeque
    • 14 Years
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    Lukaku--->Dzeko yay or nay?

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      Lukaku > anyone is a yay it seems.

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    2. Optimus.
      • 13 Years
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      good move friday gone by

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    3. uzbeque
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      The problem is i want RVP after Lpool game, and the other two forwards are Sturrdge and Benteke, which i dont want to sell...

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    4. flying scotsman
      • 13 Years
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      too late..

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    5. rm9
      • 13 Years
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      It would be good before this week, but now Negredo might come in instead of Dzeko. Hard to tell.

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  18. ADucksBehind
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    • 12 Years
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    Walcott Cazorla and Giroud too much ? 😀

    -Spurs Fan

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    1. Gravless wonder
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      yes, pick between Cazorla and Walcott

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  19. Gravless wonder
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    how on earth can you pick four attacking midfielders, but leave out mata

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  20. Sarnab
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    Inspite of all this Rooney and False 9 fuss, I think it will again be Ohhhh Robin Van Persieeeeeeeeeeee

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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      +42. We will sing it together! 😉

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    2. jas5sk - Youtube channel
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      Regretting not (c) him

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    3. 7shadesofsmoke
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      I think its got 1-0 written all over it.

      Jones or Ramirez, one of the players with less focus on them, will bag the goal.

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  21. Matt
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    Eden Hazard.

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  22. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
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    suprised mata is on the bench. Could be on his way to united as part of the rooney switch or rumours of him going to spurs?

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    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 13 Years
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      or arsenal 😯

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    2. Royal5
      • 12 Years
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      Mata & Hulk to Spurs 😎

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  23. A Defender's Nightmare
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Can someone please confirm who is playing uptop?

    ESPN India are saying Hazard 😯

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    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 8 months ago

      shrulle but expect all 4 to rotate through the game

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    2. TorresMagic™
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      Hazard or Schurrie

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    3. Gravless wonder
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      interchanging

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    4. AAAAA
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      The fact is nobody knows, might interchange, might be Schurrle might be Hazard....

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    5. DLL18
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      Schurrle used to play upfront for Mainz I believe.

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  24. rohan
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    Mata isnt starting because he isn't 100%

    Source - José Mourinho

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    1. Mílanista
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      "Managers lie during the transfer window"

      Source - Jose Mourinho

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  25. TorresMagic™
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    Does everyone have their drinks & snacks?

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    1. Matt
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      I'm ready to watch the Hazard show

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    2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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      Yep! Soave ftw!

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    3. Exilizer
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      • 10 Years
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      Whiskey-Cola and a packet of crisps.

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    4. smashy 'sophomore slum…
      • 11 Years
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      Oh yes. Treats abound!

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    5. Damo.
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      There's f**k all left with Rooney & Lamps around

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  26. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 13 Years
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    Chelsea have reportedly made a 3rd bid for Wayne Rooney today. 100% cash, no player involved. United yet to reply and Moyes has demanded Rooney start to send a message to Chelsea

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  27. Chrissy Waddle - 2023/24
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Oh Christ... Switched on tv to hear scouser Jamie. 🙄

    Surprised they haven't fitted a windscreen wiper on that interactive screen. Say it down spray it Jamie.

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  28. Saint Domingo
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    Mata to Atletico maybe?

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  29. In Tommy We Trust
    • 13 Years
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    Evening lads

    Cheers for all the kind comments. 🙂

    3rd, I wasn't too worried about Silvas 75% as he was trying to thread it by 10 players for most of the match. The fact he was attempting rather than a simple side ball encouraged me. I also thought he ended up drifting to the wings for space. 😉

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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      Poor judgement? 😉

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      1. In Tommy We Trust
        • 13 Years
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        Kyle turned up for me 😉

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        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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          Maybe. I prefer the big fellow. But this week, it will be Fonte.

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    2. The3rdTurd
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      Fair enough, but I thought the contrast with Cazorla's performance was interesting.

      As a Silva owner myself I hope your view is more correct than mine.

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      1. In Tommy We Trust
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 8 months ago

        Same 🙂

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  30. Hybrid.power
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    • 14 Years
    10 years, 8 months ago

    Lukaku to Bent, wham bam thank you mother.

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