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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. There's Always One!
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    What's the best 4 midfielders? Money no issue

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    1. An Púca
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Ozil
      Walcott
      Hazard (maybe, next few weeks will tell)
      AN Other

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      1. arsenalfc01
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        Mata? he did well last year 😀

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        1. An Púca
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

          He sure did...but his fact don't fit this yr

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

        I think Michu is worth a mention as well.
        Mata definitely if he becomes a permanent fixture.

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    2. The King
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Ozil - Walcott - Lamela (when match fit) - Hazard

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    3. Poseidon. Not arrogant, jus…
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Taking fixtures into account - Michu Walcott Lamela.

      Not really a stand out 3rd candidate IMO.

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    4. Kevin Twine
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Ozil, Walcott, Michu and one of Hazard/Coutinho, I reckon.

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

        Probably wise to throw Lamela in there as well..

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    5. Wild Card this!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      For next 6 GW - I would say:
      Walcott, Coutinho, Eriksen and Yaya.

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      1. There's Always One!
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        Really?

        Walcott is fair enough
        Coutinho has done nothing yet this year
        Eriksen is totally unproven
        And with yaya playing deep your hoping he scores a free kick

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        1. Wild Card this!
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

          Time will tell...

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    6. The Hound
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Walcott, Michu, hazard, ozil

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

        This would be my 4 too..

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    7. RabMac
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      From what I have seen this year I would have to say Walcott, Toure and Silva, then possibly Coutinho, Hazard, Lampard or Oscar.

      I think Cazorla, Ozil, Michu, Lamela, Felaini and Eriksen may also be worth a punt but would wait until they hit form before taking the plunge.

      I am hesitant over Nani, Mata and Nasri as there is no proof that they will play but would add them to your watch list.

      A few bargains that may also be worth watching out for are Moses, Shelvey and Sinclair.

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  2. arsenalfc01
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    what do you think of david silva is he starting? im thinking of Silva-HBA for free..?

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

      I think he will but wait till pressers tomorrow and decide

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

      Who 'HBA?? =)

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  3. T1P
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Hahaha all of these wild card teams look sooooo good!

    BUT

    All of your teams also looked sooooo good before GW1 - and now you're having to wildcard!

    Panic is a funny thing, from the teams I've seen I think LOADS of you will be on here this Sunday and then the following Sunday trying to correct the mistakes with -4s you've made with your wildcard this week!

    Man Utd 1 Palace 0 (Welbeck)

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    1. AGUEROOOOO!!!!!
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      evra assist?

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      1. T1P
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        Yeah why not!

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    2. 4vets
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      You haven't seen mine.

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      1. T1P
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        Bound to be one person that gets it right 4vets!

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        1. 4vets
          • 15 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

          Bound not to be me 🙂

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  4. joker7
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    1 week punt on a Man Utd Midfielder ??

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

      Nani

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

      Nanners

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    3. There's Always One!
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Fellaini?

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    4. Beef Pot Pie
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      NANNERS!!!!!

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  5. Poseidon. Not arrogant, jus…
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Another mention in an article. Could get used to this.

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    1. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Don't let the fame get to you. Reference: See Miley Cyrus.

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      1. Poseidon. Not arrogant, jus…
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        Too late for that. I've already hired someone to remove all the multi-coloured smarties and started turning up 20 minutes late for everything.

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  6. Surgical Attack
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Any chance we might find MU lineup before deadline?

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

    Is RVP, Benteke, Soldado the best front 3?

    Does Sturridge beat any of these?

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    1. Scroobius Mac
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      I'd have Sturridge over Benteke

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

        i feel i NEED RVP, cannot decide who to get rid of..... 🙁

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

          It's gonna hurt if he scores more than one against palace, stay strong though, the value can definitely be made up elsewhere even if it's more subtle.

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    2. arsenalfc01
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Giroud - Benteke - Sturridge for me

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    3. An Púca
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Yes, he beats Soldado easily on current form.
      But past returns are no guide to future performance!

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    4. AWOL-Ekotto
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Yes IMO, seeing as Soldado is the only safe pick in spurs offense atm

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    5. FF Dirtbag
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      For me, RVP benteke giroud

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    6. Bubz
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Giroud Benteke Soldado is the best IMO if youre taking what it allows you to do with the rest of your squad into account

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

      RVP, Benteke and Sturridge imo

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

        ^^this^^

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

        i can have this... soldado next 2 fixtures tho....

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    8. RabMac
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      I would put Sturridge and Giroud ahead of Soldado at the moment.

      I am also keeping a close eye on Rooney, Lambert, Lukaku, , Negredo, Dzeko, Aguero and Suarez when he comes back.

      Hopefully I can save up two transfers So I can get Rooney, Aguero or Suarez if they start banging in the goals.

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  8. Bielsa's Blue Bucket
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Anyone care to take a butchers at this crew:-

    Szczesny

    Zabaletta Chester Coleman

    Walcott Silva Couthino Nolan

    Giroud Soldado Lambert

    SUBS: Davis Collins Morrison Brayford
    0 free transfers, 2mil banked

    had planned to wildcard but quite happy with the starting 11 this week. Thinking of Lambert -- Wellbeck for -4. Any thoughts? Cheers folks 🙂

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

      Do you not think you should beef up your defence as they are scoring a lot of points at the minute. I also think you could get a better strikeforce, all though those 3 will get decent points.

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  9. the axolotl
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    best keeper between;
    a -hart
    b- cech
    c- ming
    d- de gea

    taking price into account

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    1. AGUEROOOOO!!!!!
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      C, but D could be handy now, not owned by many and fixtures turn nicely

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      1. the axolotl
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        thanks. reckon he's totally nailed on? i've a 4mil keeper sub so need to rely on a nailed on keeper

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        1. AGUEROOOOO!!!!!
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

          I would think so yes

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

      I think Cech and Mignolet will keep the most clean sheets but would go with Mignolet just because he is cheaper.

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  10. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Re-posting this from AB from last page, too good to miss for all the Nani lovers. Hilarious 😀

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iVWs02VqcV4

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

      And the point is?

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    2. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      oh dear

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  11. Gimli son of Gloin
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Shall there be a Scoutcast tonight?
    I remember hearing there wouldn't be, but it would be a shame to head off and miss out on it.

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  12. the axolotl
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    any takers for darren bent out there? look at those fixtures!

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

      all over him.. got him last week.. will score for fun when fulham sort it out

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      1. the axolotl
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        hmm get bent and score for fun eh 🙂

        he''s a good shout tho i reckon, as long as they keep him in team.

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

          with the berbs providing the ammunition he will reap the rewards mate believe me.. scored goals wherever he has been and at a very respectable ratio... and if u have rvp beside him ur golden

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          1. the axolotl
            • 14 Years
            12 years, 6 months ago

            yeah i do, think he's in. ta

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  13. Mr. Perfectionist
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Rate this transfer on a crazy level of 1-10 :- Silva > Mata on a FT

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    1. AGUEROOOOO!!!!!
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      7.5

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      1. Mr. Perfectionist
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        You think Silva will feature in the next few games and continue to flourish??

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        1. AGUEROOOOO!!!!!
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

          I would rate him and mata equally for the next few both doubts to start, rather get a nailed on option michu? or keep silva.

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          1. Mr. Perfectionist
            • 13 Years
            12 years, 6 months ago

            Was thinking of bringing in Michu around GW 7 or 8. What would u do with Dzeko? Stick or swap out immediately??

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            1. AGUEROOOOO!!!!!
              • 13 Years
              12 years, 6 months ago

              take out

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    2. Trigg ⭐️
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      There will be a time to get Mata. Let him drop a bit more first.

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  14. King Nil Miss ✩
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Yaya you can consider it done but what about HBA?

    Do you think it´s possible for him to rise in price tonight and then tomorrow?

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

      It's possible - has been done before. But I'd be amazed if HBA did it this week.

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

      he won't rise twice in 2 days

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

    You should get BPS for this right ?

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e1x__Q6fnNs

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  16. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    mertesacker vs koscielny? mert gets less yellows i think whereas koscielny is a bit more of a threat from fks/corners. anything else to consider

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    1. AGUEROOOOO!!!!!
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Mert is supposedly a bap magnet under the new system

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    2. Mr. Greedy
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      I went for Kos, more of a goal threat and v high completed pass %

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  17. SAMCRO-Sons Of Fantasy
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    On a WC, is it worth it to go Benteke this week, and then get Sturridge with a FT next week?

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    1. arsenalfc01
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      yep sounds decent

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

      I think so and if anything goes wrong you wont be much worse off with Tekkers

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

      sounds like a plan to me - might not want to do it after tekkers scores this weekend tho!

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    4. SAMCRO-Sons Of Fantasy
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Cheers!

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    5. The Hound
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Benteke for sturridge next week when he's got Norwich away? I wudnt.

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  18. Trigg ⭐️
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    The Sky game is a right pain. Not being able to bench budget defenders is a killer!

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  19. The King
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Pick ONE please lads:

    1) Coleman
    2) Mertesacker
    3) Terry

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    1. arsenalfc01
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      2

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    2. AH67
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Mert due to good fixtures

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  20. The Mighty One
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Why am I keeping Gerrard??? Am I a fool?

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    1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      yes but a love fool 😉

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    2. Scroobius Mac
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Monday Night Football this week. I'd keep him.

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      1. The Mighty One
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        Thanks for these comments guys. Cheers.

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  21. FF Dirtbag
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Silva a risk for the weekend?

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    1. arsenalfc01
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      thats what i am asking too..

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

    Yaya 100.3%

    Hello 0.1 and ideal wc team (well it lacks Soldado but he's my main man if RvP fails.

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  23. T1P
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Apparently Fellaini hates Van Persie, he said in the Belgian press he won't pass to him and that he's only going to pass to Welbeck. Just saying, it's got to worry RVP owners.

    Also Moyes just told my mate at the chippy he's going to rest RVP Saturday and save him for the champions league game. He never lies big DM, #sellRVPnow, save yourselves.

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

      Can't wait for RVP's points this weekend. Nice to put the armband on someone I am feeling really confident about 😉

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      1. T1P
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        Haha always good to get 1 point from your captain off the bench!

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  24. FF Dirtbag
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    I need defences to start failing and forwards getting the rewards...

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  25. Evans
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Bentekke or Giroud ?

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

      Giroud.

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

      Benteke just edges it for this GW but not much in it.

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  26. Bubz
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    MY WC TEAM. I think I'm finally happy. Yes I know it needs more RVP but I don't care anymore.

    Migs
    Vidic...Coleman...Walker
    Walcott...Michu...Coutinho...Ben Arfa
    Benteke...Giroud...Soldado

    Given, Chester, Turner, JWP

    Pretty good I think. Anything you'd change?

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    1. RVP IS Essential
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      I'd get RVP.

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

        It messes up the whole team and I think it will lead to more problems down the line when people like Hernandez start getting rotated, so I'd just rather not. Hopefully he'll have a shocker.

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    2. AH67
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Looks really good to me

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    3. AGUEROOOOO!!!!!
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      looks decent, the likes of michu and coutinho will come good

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    4. T1P
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Good work good team

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    5. This!
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Good. Check out Cardiffs sub keeper.

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

      I'm impressed you can afford that team - I think I'd be 1.7 short.

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

        I need another .2 to afford it. Hopefully il get it if not il have to change a defender to mertesacker or something

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

        He squeezed out an extra 0.5 million from getting Given but means he will have to use a transfer if Mignolet gets injured or he will have nearly 10 million worth of GKs on the bench.

        Very good team though and the only tweak I would make is switch Ben Arfa and upgrade a defender and go 4 at the back.

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  27. The Shoonchy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Just read the FFS tweet regarding the AVB interview and he has almost said that Lamela won't start but will be involved from the bench.
    If so, should I keep him on the bench and play my remaining 4 midfielders or should I stick in a defender to make it 4-3-3.
    Some of my options I haven't still fully decided, so let's say Walcott, Barkley, Redmond, Ozil
    Defenders: Vidic, Coleman, Shaw, Collins, Sakho

    Would you choose a defender or a midfielder?
    And I would like to keep Lamela at least for a weeks to see if he can fulfill his potential to score?

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

      Or I could just forget about the whole thing and bring in Michu until Lamela is ready to start?

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

      I would get in a replacement for him this week [part of a midfield 3] but make sure you have enough to buy him next week. I would go 4-3-3 as well.

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  28. ola32
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    What do you think of this WC team? Suggestions?

    Migs 4.0
    Koscielny Shaw/Clyne/Fonte Collins Ward Chester
    Walcott Hazard Eriksen Brady JWP
    RVP Benteke Sturridge

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

      Good team but think your defence needs beefed up. WOuld not take Clyne because he has not had much game time.

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  29. T1P
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Good work lad, good team.

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  30. Kostja
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Great article on Wenger needing to follow up this Ozil purchase or nothing will change. http://espnfc.com/blog/_/name/espnfcunited/id/9398?cc=5739

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

      I know it has been frustrating for the fans watching as Arsenal kept tight reins on the purse strings but I think it was the right decision as they had to pay for their stadium and ensure financial stability. You only have to look North of the border to see what happened to Rangers, one of the big clubs in Scotland, when you follow a path of financial mismanagement. Well done to Wenger and the board.

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