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19 September 2013 1206 comments
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While Roman Abramovich will be twitching after back-to-back defeats following last night’s Champions League setback, it might just be worth keeping faith with Jose Mourinho. It’s not wise to write off ‘The Special One’ and according to Paddy’s latest odds going into Gameweek 5, the Blues are very much fancied to spank local rivals Fulham this weekend.

Anytime Goalscorer Odds – Gameweek 5

PlayerTeamOdds
Eto’oCHE1.80
BaCHE1.80
GiroudARS1.83
SturridgeLIV1.91
TorresCHE1.91
LampardCHE2.10
SoldadoTOT2.10
Van PersieMUN2.40
WalcottARS2.40
BentekeAVL2.50
AnelkaWBA2.50
AspasLIV2.62
GerrardLIV2.62
MataCHE2.62
RemyNEW2.75
CisseNEW2.75
LukakuEVE2.75
HazardCHE2.80
OzilARS2.80
AgueroMCY2.80

Four of Paddy’s top six players most likely to notch this weekend wear the blue of Chelsea – even Fernando Torres gets a look in. With uncertainty over Jose’s teamsheet, both Demba Ba and a rusty Samuel Eto’o top the charts: the pair are 4/5 with Paddy Power to get on the scoresheet against Martin Jol’s side.

Despite this, Torres is perhaps the most likely to start Sunday’s clash and he’s odds-on at 10/11 to register his first league goal of the season. Frank Lampard is also 11/10 with Paddy, making him the midfielder most likely to find the net in the Gameweek according to their current odds. Notably, Juan Mata and Eden Hazard also sneak into the top 20 most likely goalscorers as the traders apparently predict a tough afternoon for Martin Jol’s side, despite the current malaise at the Bridge.

Looking elsewhere, it’s no surprise to see that Robin van Persie is again a fixture in the top ten, although it’s a certainly a shock to see Wayne Rooney far less fancied to score in Sunday’s Manchester derby. The Dutchman has three goals this season and is 7/5 to score any time at the Etihad; Rooney is out at 13/5 (3.60) by comparison. It’s worth noting that City are favourites for Sunday’s encounter and if United win on Sunday, Paddy Power will refund selected losing bets.

Liverpool’s Daniel Sturridge and Arsenal’s Olivier Giroud are the other strikers in form and much sought after by Fantasy managers over the past six days. Both have four goals in four outings and are understandably nestled in the top rankings again this week. Sturridge is 10/11 to score at any time as Liverpool face Southampton at Anfield, while Giroud is 5/6 to claim a fifth league goal when Stoke pay visit to north London.

Clean Sheet Odds – Gameweek 5

TeamOdds
Chelsea1.83
Arsenal1.91
Liverpool2.10
Newcastle2.30
Tottenham2.40
West Brom2.60
Everton2.88
Swansea2.88
Norwich3.00
Man City3.00

Despite the day one victory at Sunderland, Fulham are still regarded as a travel sick bunch, so it’s no surprise to see Chelsea on top of the clean sheet odds. Mourinho’s defence is at 5/6 with Paddy to claim the shutout. Arsenal aren’t too far behind: they come in at 10/11 to keep Stoke out at the Emirates as Paddy predict another one-sided London encounter.

Tottenham have conceded just once this season and claim their place in the top five ahead of a testing trip to Cardiff at 7/5, while league leaders Liverpool are 11/10 to keep Rickie Lambert and company at bay when Southampton visit Merseyside; the Saints have just two goals in their four matches so far.

Newcastle complete Paddy’s top five and are 13/10 to keep a clean sheet with Hull City pulling up at St James’ Park. Fabricio Coloccini will likely be the man to back, with bonus points always on cards for the dominant Argentine. Coloccini gathered the maximum in both the Magpies’ clean sheets so far and, if you fancy him for a points bonanza, he’s out at 12/1 for an anytime goal.

Outside of the top five, it’s interesting to see goals predicted in Sunday’s big derby clash. Neither City or United are backed to keep it clean, with Manuel Pellegrini’s side at 2/1 and United out at 10/3.

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  1. Mílanista
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    Where are first goalscorer odds?

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    1. JT's Dog
        12 years, 2 months ago

        I see what you did there

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

        Presumably, on their site.

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        1. Mílanista
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          12 years, 2 months ago

          I'd never have thought of that 😉

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          1. 4vets
            • 15 Years
            12 years, 2 months ago

            Shoot me 😳

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            1. JK - Cønt ⭐
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              12 years, 2 months ago

              arggh,, mutiny it be then

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              1. Rupert The Horse
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                • 12 Years
                12 years, 2 months ago

                Stickin' with ey.

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            2. Mílanista
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              • 14 Years
              12 years, 2 months ago

              It's the plank for you!

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              1. 4vets
                • 15 Years
                12 years, 2 months ago

                Aaaaaarrrgggggghhhhhhhhh!

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    2. Demí
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      12 years, 2 months ago

      Hmm doubting Soldado capt now when i also have Giroud

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      1. 4vets
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        12 years, 2 months ago

        When I don't know I always look at the bookies. It makes sense.

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      2. Caine & Co.
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        you should. never captain soldado

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      3. JK - Cønt ⭐
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        12 years, 2 months ago

        I'm doubting Walcott when I have Sturridge and Benteke

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        1. Demí
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 2 months ago

          Sturridge would probably be my pick if i had him. Coutinho's absence is worrying though, so can see why you'd be reluctant.

          Walcott is a good choice too. Lots of good options

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

            I was on Sturridge all week until that Walcott article. Might leave it there this week

            Suarez is back the week after so that should soften the Coutinho blow in the creativity stakes.

            Just need to decide what to do with Brady

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      4. FORCA INTER
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        12 years, 2 months ago

        go with your gut

        bookies could be wrong

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        1. Epic Fail
          • 15 Years
          12 years, 2 months ago

          This.

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    3. Silly Sausage
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      12 years, 2 months ago

      Have 9 players with home games this GW, how about everyone else?

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    4. ADucksBehind
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Do I start Vidic or
      Transfer Brady to Moses?

      The transfer means I can't do Soldado > Rooney or Suarez

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      1. 4vets
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Start Vid. I am.

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      2. Wirtzle Gummidge
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        • 13 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        I just did Courtinho to Ben Arfa and Brady to Moses.

        Leaves me 1.5 to go towards Soldado to Suarez.

        Vidic is my third sub.

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    5. Kudo Warrior
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      12 years, 2 months ago

      In comes Michu, then.

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    6. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      pablo to moses or ramsey -4

      or play kim(TOT) or chester (new) or turner (AVL)

      ???

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    7. SouthCoastSaint
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Pozuelo looks an outrageous shout at 4.4 if Hernandez injury is worse than first reported

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      1. CABAYE4
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        There's still Routledge and Dyer.

        He's one of those ones who's never going to be a viable FPL option no matter how much he gets pushed on here.

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    8. samcro
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Michu or HBA?

      First to 3 wins...

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      1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        hba

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      2. Caine & Co.
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        hba

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      3. Gaztafari
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        • 13 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Mich

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    9. Wilshere Knowledge
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      12 years, 2 months ago

      Start Vidic

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      1. Epic Fail
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        I haven't got him though.

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      2. Caine & Co.
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        no problem

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    10. JK - Cønt ⭐
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      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      which team do you prefer

      a)
      Migs, Lewis
      Vidic, Coleman, Kolaroc, Burner, Chester
      Walcott, Lampard, HBA, Brady, JWP
      RvP, Benteke, Sturridge

      b)
      Migs, Harper
      Evra, Ivan, Fonte, Rangel, McNaughton
      Mirallas, Lallana, Diame, Colback, Michu
      RvP, Giroud, Lambert

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      1. Gazza2000
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        A

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    11. Dr Dream
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Fantastic by Swansea...Michu is just sensational, what a boss..

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    12. Kudo Warrior
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Michu in for Hazard

      OR

      Moses in for Hernandez?

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      1. Wirtzle Gummidge
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        • 13 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Both

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        1. Kudo Warrior
          • 12 Years
          12 years, 2 months ago

          I'd have to do a -8 hit to get both...

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          1. Wirtzle Gummidge
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            12 years, 2 months ago

            Well I reckon Hernandez will earn you 0 points. Moses is also on the rise.

            Michu is also a season keeper for me, buy him now whilst he still 8.9

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            1. Kudo Warrior
              • 12 Years
              12 years, 2 months ago

              Hernandez is a sub, I could start Barkley. hmmm will think about it, eh.

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      2. Epic Fail
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        12 years, 2 months ago

        A

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      3. Dr Dream
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Both...and throw in Lamela after this game...

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        1. Kudo Warrior
          • 12 Years
          12 years, 2 months ago

          I'd have to do a -8 hit to get both...

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          1. Dr Dream
            • 13 Years
            12 years, 2 months ago

            Is that a problem ?....I don't bother much with overall position, just my mini league so it's a fairly common occurence for me...or at least it is when blatant best buys raise their heads...

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            1. Kudo Warrior
              • 12 Years
              12 years, 2 months ago

              -8 makes me further away from the guy at number 1. But i guess you're right...it's not a sprint, it's a marathon.
              I'll think on it, thanks for the input!

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    13. Lateriser 12
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Really making me doubt Bentekke (c) over Gru Theo RVP Michu

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      1. Demí
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        go with your gut

        bookies could be wrong

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        1. FORCA INTER
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 2 months ago

          😀

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          1. Lateriser 12
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            12 years, 2 months ago

            jjust read. Sorry.

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

          😆

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      2. JK - Cønt ⭐
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        • 14 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        I'd captain Michu

        How is he not even on this list?

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        1. maaaaloney
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          • 13 Years
          12 years, 2 months ago

          Michu is 15/8

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      3. Silly Sausage
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        For me go with Giroud or Theo because Michu isn't as potent away from home and I don't like having captains in 12:45 games haha

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    14. Egg noodle
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Walcott FGS + Newcastle Cleansheet £2.50 returns £34.50.

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      1. CABAYE4
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        I know we've been good defensively so far this season but don't think I could ever bring myself to bet on a Newcastle CS, even at home to Hull.

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        1. Egg noodle
          • 15 Years
          12 years, 2 months ago

          Hull without Koren should be dire. Even with a fully fit team they have only managed to score just one penalty and one goal by a defender.
          To be honest, I'm banking on the toothlessness of the Hull attack more than the solidarity of the Newcastle defence.

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      2. ADucksBehind
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Horrible bet

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    15. Freshy
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      12 years, 2 months ago

      Bookies must figure Aspas @ CAM

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      1. Rumpleton
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        odds assume 90mins in most advanced position.

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    16. What Else
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Is Lamela going to play for Spurs this GW or should I get rid of him?

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      1. What Else
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Lamela playing tonight but AVB always plays his B team in Europa. Thoughts?

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      2. CABAYE4
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        I'm in the same situation, wait and see what happens tonight.

        Hopefully he scores and then gets subbed after an hour. If he plays the whole game, I have doubts over him starting.

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

        I think Eriksen, Michu or Walcott are better options at the moment but I will be keeping an eye on Lamela as I fancy him to do well in the EPL.

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    17. Scottys Army
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Benteke (C)

      Whos with me ?

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      1. JDubz13
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Aye.

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      2. Lateriser 12
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        /

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    18. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Did Michu get injured?!

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

        nope

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        1. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
          • 15 Years
          12 years, 2 months ago

          My FPL rival is sending me scoremongering emails then...I see he scored.

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      2. Ray In Bruges.
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Ease up Pepin, just rested!

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    19. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      was shelvey barnstormingly lucky or a decent temp replacement for pablo whilst hes out?

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      1. 4vets
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        He was... ermm... a bit special.

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        1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 2 months ago

          read...loose cannon

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    20. SouthCoastSaint
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Moses and Rooney

      or

      Lukaku and Eriksen?

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    21. Drip Doctor
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      • 15 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Still fancy Hazard for the captaincy and I'm not sure why.

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      1. FORCA INTER
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        great pick i'd say

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        1. Drip Doctor
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          12 years, 2 months ago

          Few Chelsea fans seem to think he needs to be dropped.

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          1. aussie-trav
            • 13 Years
            12 years, 2 months ago

            he needs mata and so does the team

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      2. LewanGOALski
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        could be flair

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      3. Kudo Warrior
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Don't confuse me further! lol

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      4. Lateriser 12
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        You're gut is doing just fine. Trust it.

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      5. Ray In Bruges.
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        😉 .

        ps. Your boy had a great scene with Sheila this week. Litt it and Quit it.

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        1. Drip Doctor
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          12 years, 2 months ago

          Haha, love him.

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    22. LewanGOALski
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      so I have a dilemma.

      If Silva out for the derby, I will go for Michu or Eriksen. The one or the other has the consequences, as with Michu, I won't be able to bring Rooney in.

      So generally, over the next 2 GWs:

      A. Silva & Soldado ------> Eriksen & Rooney
      or
      B. Silva & Snodgrass -------> Michu & Moses

      ?

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      1. Kevin Twine
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        B.

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      2. MiguelAngel
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        B by a mile

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

        I have not been impressed by Soldado but purely because Spurs have a decent fixture this weekend I would also go with B.

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    23. MiguelAngel
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Please help dudes.......

      In my squad I have a front 8 of Michu, Walcott, Ben Arfa, Coutinho, Colback

      Giroud, Benteke, Soldado

      Already done Brayford > Collocini and Cazorla > Michu.

      Worth a hit to do Coutinho > Moses/Eriksen?? If so, whom do you advise?

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      1. Wirtzle Gummidge
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Moses. Cheaper, on the rise and will leave pennies for Soldado to Suarez, should the Spaniard blank again.

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        1. MiguelAngel
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 2 months ago

          Yes, but if I bring in Eriksen then I will still have the £ to bring suarez if for soldado and have eriksen as my spurs cover

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    24. Gizmo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      On a WC and have exactly right amount for this 😮

      Mignolet
      Vidic | Walker | Coleman
      Walcott | Michu | HBA | Eriksen
      Giroud | Sturridge | Benteke

      Subs: Lewis | Whittingham | Chester | Turner

      Any changes?

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      1. 4vets
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        That is so close to my team.

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      2. Alaric
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Flawless.

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    25. Goaldigger
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Please help me pick TWO from this sexy gang...

      Ivan, walker, evra and enrique.

      Which would you pick?

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

        I would go Walker + Evra but none of them are bad options.

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    26. Raddy
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      I remember watching my team(Oxford United-league 2) beat Swansea 3-0 in 2004..how times have changed.

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    27. Lord Flashheart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Scout cast today?

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    28. FORCA INTER
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      no more bookies C pick for me

      i must be honest and say that 2 of my last Capitans are decided by this bookie thing

      1st Silva then Soldado and neither of them did anything ( i wanted to C giroud in both matches)

      so i am getting back to basic and listening my gut no matters what

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      1. 4vets
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Ye will hear a lot of rumbles, methinks, ye scurvy rat!

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      2. Blue Lion
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Walcott
        😀

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      3. Lord Flashheart
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Who?

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    29. The Suspended One
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Looking to do Pablo and Brady to Moses and (5.0 or lower)

      A) Morrison (4.4)
      B) Wittingham (5.0)
      C) Delph (4.5)

      Have to do it today...

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    30. Blue Lion
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Michu and Giroud to blank this week
      end.
      Walcott double. Soldado double.
      Sturridge goal and assist. Benteke
      single.
      B-)
      aaaah... i like my virtual world.

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

        Was reading an article on Sky Sports website about Giroud stats. Apparently he is one of a small number of strikers to have scored in the opening 4 fixtures and also to score the opening goal. If I recall correct, no one done 5 games, so unlikely him or Sturridge (he done 4 in a row but not opening goal in all matches) will score this weekend but I wouldn't rule out the possibility.

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