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With the international break almost over, we look back at our leagues across the Fantasy Premier League (FPL), Sky Sports and Sun Dream Team games and find out who is in pole position following Gameweek 3’s matches. We also discover whose bank balances are healthier in our exclusive link up with PlayON.

Fantasy Premier League

Stumanchu clings on to top spot with a score of 246 points and now sits in 21st position overall. Pablo Zabaleta’s 12 point haul at home to Hull and his bold decision to captain Michu proved crucial. Shenway Choo has leapt into second place with a Gameweek 3 score of 74 points after he made the brave move of captaining Zabaleta. Shenway is just one point behind Stumanchu and one point ahead of Tarik Alibou, who retains third place despite captaining Edin Dzeko – Ben Davies and Yaya Toure’s combined haul of 26 points helped spare his blushes. The code to join our FPL mini-league, which is top of the league of leagues, is 1580-1106.

In our FPL Fantasy Football Scout Members league James Floyd is in first place and has a score of 238 points overall; Pablo Hernandez ended up being his trump card. Sam Gillespie is in second and in third is Ivan Heneghan.

Torres Magic tops the Fantasy Football Scout Contributors and Moderators league through his safety first captaincy of Theo Walcott. Tinkerman is in second and was another to hand the armband to the Arsenal winger, while Greenwindmill is in third as the moderators dominate the league and leave the contributors looking up in envy.

Sky Sports Fantasy Football

With a score of 318 points, Josie O’Neil tops our league in the Sky Sports Fantasy Football game, while Mary Humberstone’s haul of 312 points is enough for second and Nick Whitrid is in third with a score of 309 points. The winner of our Sky league, which is number one in the league of leagues, wins £1,000. To join, visit Sky Sports Fantasy Football and key in League Name: FFScout, League Code: 8000112.

The Sun Dream Team

In our Sun Dream Team league Lee Walpole is in pole position with a score of 266. His selection of Daniel Sturridge, who has a haul of 42 points, coupled with a reliance on Tottenham and Arsenal players has proved a successful strategy for Lee. In second is Sam Hutchinson, who adopted a similar tactic and now has 250 points. Tim Mongiat completes our top three with a score of 242. To join visit The Sun Dream Team, league name: Fantasy Football Scout, password: ReWOZhn1T1 and PIN: 8061654.

PlayOn £2 Game

In our exclusive Fantasy Football Scout PlayON £2 Game Andrew Foskett took first place and winnings of £64.60, with Paul Jenkins in second with £43.20 and John Wallace in third with winnings of £25.70. Andrew’s selection of Olivier Giroud and Swansea defender Ben Davies proved particularly inspired.

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  1. TheOneAndOnly
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    first

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    1. TheOneAndOnly
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Mignolet

      Collins Chester Shaw

      Silva Coutinho Walcott Mirallas

      Soldado Sturridge Benteke

      (Harper R.Morrison Coleman Ward)

      Sturridge+Silva -> RVP+Brady?????

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      1. ⭐ ABHISHEK - THE CURIOUS …
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        good

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        1. TheOneAndOnly
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

          is sturridge the right choice considerin i have coutinho?? can change any of front 3..

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  2. Fin
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Is Nani worth the one week punt? Then -> Lampard/Mirallas after Palace game.

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    1. Voodoo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Nani is sheer class but a. Will he play and b. will he turn up

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  3. Piggs Boson
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    I think i was 4th/5th in the FFS PlayON game. So close...

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  4. ⭐ ABHISHEK - THE CURIOUS …
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Amalfitano in my team 😉

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  5. Kieranduru
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    What's the latest on David Silva's injury? Will he play this weekend?

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  6. hnmfm
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Play Shaw or Collins?
    http://i.imgur.com/tPGeFiG.jpg

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    1. get_in
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Shaw, easily.

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      1. KISSES
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        How do you think the RB situation will pan out, do you think Clyne will get the nod?

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        1. get_in
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

          I'd expect him to play when 100% fit. Chambers has done alright, but it's a bit like the sagna/jenkinson situation last year.

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        2. DelboyFPL
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

          id keep playing Chambers if i was Potchettino

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          1. get_in
            • 13 Years
            12 years, 6 months ago

            Chambers is only 18 so he'll need rest. Clyne is the experienced player, it's his spot to lose.

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            1. KISSES
              • 12 Years
              12 years, 6 months ago

              I agree, is Clyne 100% fit? I guess he is after the break. I need to find 0.1m and I could do that by getting rid of Collins for Clyne.

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              1. get_in
                • 13 Years
                12 years, 6 months ago

                I don't know if he's 100%, but very nearly there. Back next week if not this, wait on the pressers tomorrow.

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    2. Eeggs
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      go with the homie

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  7. Honda Beach!
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Hey guys making a champs league fantasy team but worried about possible starters.
    Can anyone give me an RMT?

    Courtois (3.0)

    Juanfran Criscito Garay (Uchida) (Jallet)

    Griezmann Oscar Draxler Isco (Bruno)

    Cavani Messi Ronaldo

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    1. DelboyFPL
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      courtois will def play hes my keeper, isco is a must starter, garay is class, Jallet was in and out last season. pick Schar at Basel he takes pens 😉

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  8. Chrissy Waddle - 2025/26
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Evening gents.

    So Sturridge probably fit... 2 to go with Silva and Toure.

    Any news on those two rascals..?

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    1. get_in
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Not a sausage.

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    2. Eeggs
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      think someone had a link earlier saying silva found to have something like a "minor muscle injury" but no quotes/source in it

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    3. Chrissy Waddle - 2025/26
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Cheers boys. It's the old wait and see game then...

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  9. Royal5
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Considering having Walcott, Özil and Giroud in my WC. Crazy? All nailed on and good fixtures.

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    1. hnmfm
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      I deed it http://i.imgur.com/tPGeFiG.jpg

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      1. Piggs Boson
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        Lovely team.

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        1. Rasping Drive
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

          Indeed. When I see a team like that I start doubting getting RVP in.

          But feck it. Doing shite overall, half-way down my mini-leagues where no-one above me has RVP. Quite the "differential" 😀

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      2. Royal5
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        Nice.

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    2. Fin
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Nah, pick two

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    3. Chrissy Waddle - 2025/26
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Too risky. Will all 3 get you 5-8+ points each week..? Unlikely. For me it would be Wally and one other.

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    4. United13
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      I'm doing it plus RVP. YOLO

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    5. Eeggs
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      too much for me but go for it if you reckon it will work.

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    6. hnmfm
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      I already had Walcott, and I had planned to get Giroud... and The way I see it is Ozil will score more than people like Silva/Oscar/Gerrard/Coutino..etc over the season, and the "what if Arsenal doesn't score in a GW" argument is pretty weak IMO

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      1. Royal5
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        Agree. And it's not like there is many other big hitters around..

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  10. DÏLKS
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    What do you reckon to this?

    Migs-(Davis)

    Vidic-Coleman-Collins-Chester-(Turner)

    Walcott-Lamela-Lampard-(JWP)-(Livermoore)

    RVP-Benteke-Giroud

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    1. gunners0731
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      This looks great man. You're forwards are obviously great, as RVP has a great string of fixtures coming up, and Tekkers and Giroud look like they should be putting up big points in their upcoming fixtures as well.

      You're MF look solid as well, Walcott should benefit from having ozil, and he's due for a bunch of girls with all the chances he's been getting. Lamela is a high risk/high reward guy for 9 mil. He has all the talent in the world, but he's playing on the right hand side, as ericksen will be in the middle. I think this could mitigate his goals scored, as he might play more of a winger role on the squad. Lots of assists though. Lampard is a solid offensive mid, who should return. I would possibly reccomend switching out Lamela for Michu, and Lampard for Ericksen (who i think will do great playing right behind the striker, and could be better spurs coverage than Lamela. )

      Def is fine, coleman, vidic and collins will get some clean sheets and bonus points. Chester is probably you're best bet at an automatic 2 points for a 4.0 priced defender.

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      1. DÏLKS
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        Thank you very much for the detailed feedback bud. Agree with every point you say. The only concerns I have with this squad is as you say, Lampard and Lamela. Having seen Lamela play in Serie A, he pretty much plays as an inside forward, so high up and plenty of goals (hopefully). Reason being with Lampard is that when I was watching the Chelsea match, Lampard looked like getting a ridiculous amount of points from set-pieces, in which he seems to be nailed on for. I think i'll go ahead with those 2 for this week, I can always take a -4 pointer if needs be. With Lamela being their record signing, I'm sure he's going to be playing again maybe this week, definitely next week.

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      2. Rasping Drive
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        "A bunch of girls" - brilliant!

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  11. United13
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Lost on the last page of the previous scout post:

    Think I can live with this...RMWCT please:

    Boruc (4million)
    Coleman, Chester, Ferdinand (Whittaker, Collins)
    Ozil, Brady, Barfa, Walcott (JWP)
    Benteke, Giroud, RVP

    Yes/No?

    Thanking you!

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    1. gunners0731
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Forwards are obviously great. Nothing to say there. I would change you're mf up. I would personally only choose one of Ozil/Walcott, and for me, although Ozil is a better player, Walcott should put up more fantasy points because he's more direct, and Ozil doesn't have the greatest record of finishing. If I were you I would swap out Ozil for Walcott, and upgrade Barfa for Ericksen.

      Overall solid, would play around with the mf options a bit more though.

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      1. United13
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        Thanks for the helpful and detailed reply. I am going to risk it with the mids...he who dares...!

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    2. Jim
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Ozil/Chester out....Lamps/Walker in

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  12. Puncheon Guly
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    A - JWP and RVP
    B - Silva and Benteke

    I think I know the answer... but RVP!!!

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  13. Marknlard
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    New blog! Hull v Cardiff preview:

    http://cardiffkickaball.wordpress.com/

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    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Faye a chance to start?

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      1. Marknlard
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        Doubt it myself, despite the latest tweet. Any Hull fans on here?

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    2. get_in
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Great blog, thought your Kim vs Whittingham article was quality.

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      1. Marknlard
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        Thanks a lot! 😀

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  14. Voodoo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Will there be any news on Silva tomorrow?

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    1. Eeggs
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      use your power of voodoo

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      1. Voodoo
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        Doesn't work for shit like that

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        1. Eeggs
          • 16 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

          well i used mine and it said yes.

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        2. TheOneAndOnly
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

          voodoo.. who do.. do what?? remind me of the Bale!

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  15. Chrissy Waddle - 2025/26
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Which one this week guys? Or both for -4 hit..?

    A. Toure --> Vidic

    B. Miralles --> Lampard or Hazard

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    1. Eeggs
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      a for me

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    2. Jim
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      A, great fixtures

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    3. Chrissy Waddle - 2025/26
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      C. Miralles --> Nani...? Too risky?

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      1. get_in
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        Much the same really, both could do the business but will likely disappoint.

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    4. Heels_Over_Head
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Hazard

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  16. Jim
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Evening guys, sorry if its been discussed, is there a reason Mertesacker isn't dropping?

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    1. DelboyFPL
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      hes at 93.5 percent so slight chance of dropping but personally id keep him cos Sunderland are gash

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      1. Jim
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        Looking to get him in, I'll hold off for a day or two. Cheers!

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        1. DelboyFPL
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

          go with Koscielny if he doesnt drop by Saturday deadline, LK6 is a warrior

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          1. Jim
            • 16 Years
            12 years, 6 months ago

            Ha ha, and a card magnet cannon!

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  17. Eboue
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Starting to think my spare .5 would be better used on my defender bench fodder- anyone else going this way?

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    1. Gazza2000
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      nope, Chester stays

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  18. caio89
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    My team is as follows:
    Mignolet
    Zabaleta, Mertesacker, Clyne
    Walcott, Silva, Mirallas, Nolan
    Soldado, Giroud, Sturridge

    On the bench M.Turner, Ward, Williams, Harper.
    1.4 in the bank, 1 FT.

    Clyne (might not play) and M. Turner (bad fixtures) are bothering me.
    My options are:
    a) save FT
    b) Clyne/Turner -> Wisdom (risky move though, GJ back in a few weeks)
    c) Clyne/Turner -> Chester
    d) wait and see how Clyne's situation develops, Ward -> Chester and play Chester with Hull's good fixtures.

    Any recommendations guys?

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    1. caio89
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      forgot e) upgrade Clyne/Turner to Coleman or any other defender up to 5.5

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    2. Eeggs
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      save it, see about clyne this w/e and lose the non players (williams+) next week.

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  19. Captain Shirokov
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Leaving the volume on an odd number feels so dirty...

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    1. Eeggs
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      leaving the volume on an even number makes me nervous...

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    2. Optimus.
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      multiples of 5 only for me 🙂

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    3. Holy See
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      A curiously common phenomenon. I'm ok with odds like 15, 25, 35 etc.

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      1. Captain Shirokov
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        Actually I'm ok with this too. Just the 1,3,7,9 combo's that put me off.

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        1. No Luck
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

          evens are comfortable baseline numbers, if I want a bit more kick I up it to an odd number for a tiny bit more volume 😀

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  20. gunners0731
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    RMWCT please. WHIR. I think i've settled on this.

    Kos, Coleman, Dawson Collins (Chester)

    Walcott Hazard Ward-Prowse (Jedinak, Barkley)

    RVP, Soldado, Benteke

    I will be monitoring the Hazard and Sturridge situations closely. If Hazard looks like he won't start by friday night, I'll swap him out for Michu/Lamps.

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    1. gunners0731
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Oh and I have MIgs and Davis at GK

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    2. TheOneAndOnly
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      very similar to my potential team, see above... need some liverpool! Migs in goal??

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    3. DelboyFPL
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      i expect to see Hazard playing

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  21. changler
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Just as a joke I started a fantasy Champions League. My code is: 1601771-502941.
    Don't know if I will keep it up but we will see. Just for a laugh!

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  22. Mr Smith
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    A). HBA

    or

    B). Mirallais

    ?

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    1. Gazza2000
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      HBA

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    2. Heels_Over_Head
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Mirallas

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  23. Kieranduru
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    What's the latest on David Silva's injury? What's the likelyhood Will he play this weekend?

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    1. DelboyFPL
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      gut says he wont be risked due to champions league and manchester derby next week

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  24. TheSteady ¤ Wines th…
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Hello everyone!

    Decided to get Football Manager 2013 on my laptop!

    My first team will consist of ugly tacklers, scumbags, arseholes, idiots, fullofconfidence players! you catch my drift..

    My shortlist atm:
    Bendtner
    Balotelli
    Suarez
    El Hadji Diouf
    Barton will be captain!
    Pepe
    Medel
    McManaman

    Please help in all positions! 😆

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    1. Wings Fan
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Michael Brown

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      1. cruyff81
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        Bellamy

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    2. Captain Shirokov
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Should of waited til FM 14 😛

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    3. Gazza2000
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      De Jong, Gattuso

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    4. ★FC Borecelona★
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Joe Hart

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    5. LOCO ABREU
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Chilavert

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    6. Colonel Klink
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Terry would be number one for me.

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  25. bvb
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Mig Boruc
    Coleman Dawson Zab Chester Collins
    Yaya Lampard Walcott Brady Barkley
    Benteke Giroud Sturridge

    1.9 in the bank

    Suggestions please

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    1. get_in
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Any FT left? Looks in decent shape for this week, I wouldn't bother with a hit.

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    2. Eeggs
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      all looks good for now.

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    3. bvb
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      it's a WC team, too many punts gone wrong in the first team

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    4. gunners0731
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Hm, maybe upgrade Giroud to Soldado (or sturridge depending on his injury status.) Even though I am an arsenal fan, I think Walcott as Arsenal coverage is the best route. Soldado has great fixtures coming up, is a good finisher, and with the injection of much needed creativity into the side (Eriksen and Lamela) I think he will score more goals than Giroud. Also think about Benteke for Giroud.

      For MF, I'm not sold on Yaya. He's a wonderful player, but I don't see him continuing this streak of goals. All of his goals have come from FK and I don't think he continue the kind of production that warrants his price. I think Hazard or Michu would be a better option.

      You're Def and and Gk are the same as mine, except I have Davis instead of Boruc, and I have Kos instead of Zab, but looks really good to me. I like collins, chester is best 4.0 option.

      Overall very good, 8.5 or 9/10.

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  26. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Top Dog 😎

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  27. BT31 - WE ARE ALL TINKERMEN…
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Nani, Nolan or BenArfa ?

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  28. DelboyFPL
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    i honestly cant see Silva being risked this weekend with Champions League and Manchester derby next week

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  29. JK - Cønt ⭐
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Yaya now 99.7. Looks like he's rising tonight 😎

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  30. Henry Hill
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Is the Full Jonty still a feature on the podcast?

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    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      It will be more often shortly.

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      1. Henry Hill
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        Good stuff, thanks. Haven't listened to any this season so must check out this week's one

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        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 16 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

          Next weeks.

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