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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. Vote Joke
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    Why is Silva protected and not Johnson?

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    1. Sess!
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      No idea but as I still have him it's great. Finally getting rid tonight tho.

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      1. Sess!
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        I have a feeling it's because we've had nonews on his injury. Could be set to play this weekend.

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    2. GreennRed
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      He's smaller. Big lads don't need to be protected as much.

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  2. GreennRed
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    Without looking, where is Ludogorets?

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    1. Konig Luther
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      Bulgaria... easy

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  3. Valar(Keith)
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    Defoe FGS
    Defoe Brace
    Tottenham -2
    All look like comin in
    Now for Siggy AGS

    Btw no injury worries for michu right? doin kim to michu now

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  4. Sergeant Slaughter
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    Jose loves Oscar
    Jose not like Mata much
    Roman loves Oscar
    My wife loves Oscar
    Brazil loves Oscar
    I love Oscar
    Two starting Fulham defenders out this week, they hate Oscar
    Oscar loves to be my Captain

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    1. Woy of the Wovers
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      It rhymed as far as captain. Is it retro-poetry or something?

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      1. Sergeant Slaughter
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        na, just inspired nonsense. do love Oscar, mind.

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        1. Woy of the Wovers
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          Who would have guessed!!?

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  5. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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    Those odds are bollocks. 😉

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    1. the axolotl
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      usually are. they must think there's a lot of fools on here! oh wait 😉

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  6. Jafooli
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    Defoe should get a start on Sunday at this rate.....

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    1. Sess!
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      Good one.

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  7. Big_Andy_GAWA
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    Will Zab reach 100% and get to 6.4 by the weekend? My plan depends on this happening...

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    1. mr messi
      • 15 Years
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      He might.

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

      I tried & the Magic Eight Ball said "Maybe"...

      Now you give it a go!

      http://web.ics.purdue.edu/~ssanty/cgi-bin/eightball.cgi

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  8. There's Always One!
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    Mosses for Brady? Should mosses start most games?

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  9. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
    • 12 Years
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    Eto favourite to score.

    This makes me laugh. A lot.

    Hahahahahaha

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      +42.

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    2. Woy of the Wovers
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      Betting odds not probabilities. No start - no bet.

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  10. Tinmen
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    is it worth a -4 hit to swap lampard and brady for ben arfa and ramsey??

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    1. Epic Fail
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      I wouldn't.

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      1. Tinmen
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        why so epic?? just need convincing lol

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        1. Woy of the Wovers
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          Smells of point chasing. But with a 4pt handicap. Needs both to score to justify.

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          1. Tinmen
            • 12 Years
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            Point chasing? is that not what the whole thing is about?

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    2. Big_Andy_GAWA
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      Lampard looks good option for this week!

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      1. Epic Fail
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        ^ Because of this.

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        1. Tinmen
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          but brady prob not be playing and have a useless bench

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    3. EnricoPalazzo
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      12 years, 2 months ago

      Why not just Ben Arfa and get the price rise...

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    4. OShaughnessy
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      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Are you doing this bc you think Ben Arfa & Ramsey are better long term plays OR are you doing this bc the latter each scored last week?

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      1. Tinmen
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        12 years, 2 months ago

        Long term. Lamps is never a guarantee and brady is doubtfull and lets face it, hes crrap!!

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        1. OShaughnessy
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          If you feel it's a good long term play then pull the trigger...

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  11. Atwood
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    Shameless repost. Coutinho out, who in? 9.3 to spend, Coutinho aside my current midfield looks like this...

    Walcott -- Lampard -- Brady -- Kim

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    1. SW6
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Michu would slot in nicely

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    2. Freshy
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      • 15 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Stay with Poole
      Go Moses

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      1. Atwood
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        I only just realised how cheap Moses is. I'd definitely do the switch but is he a guaranteed (or close to that) starter?

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        1. Big_Andy_GAWA
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          For the next few weeks at least, yes.

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          1. Atwood
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            With Brady supposedly out too I'm now considering Brady+Cou > Moses and HBA for a 4pt hit...

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    3. Big_Andy_GAWA
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      12 years, 2 months ago

      Punt on Hazard? Chelsea and he could do well this weekend, even though both looked poor last night...

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      1. Atwood
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        A tempting option. Though it would mean triple Chelsea (I also have Ivanovic). As bad as they were last night, I still expect a comfy win...

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        1. Big_Andy_GAWA
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          12 years, 2 months ago

          Who's the other you have? I am tempted to bring him in, too. Is risky, but I am thinking about it...

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        2. Atwood
          • 15 Years
          12 years, 2 months ago

          Scrap that, turns out I only have 9.2 to spend so Hazard isn't an option. My mistake!

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  12. Andy1
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    Eriksen or michu?

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    1. Jafalad
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      12 years, 2 months ago

      Good question. Seeing those Michu stats suggests he'll be a bigger goal threat than Eriksen with fixtures to boot.

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    2. Ross Geller
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      12 years, 2 months ago

      Michu. Goalscorer vs assister. Michu will have few assist and Eriksen few goals, but i think Michu is better longterm choice.

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

        +1 I feel the BPS really favours those who score goals & Michu is prime for this.

        An assist last year could typically be worth 5pts (3ast + 2bp) but, now that's just not the case.

        That said, if that other 1mil helps you else where then...?

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  13. thetinkerman
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    All clear on the Michu front? Are we free to pull the trigger?

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    1. Ross Geller
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      Yes sir 😉

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    2. OShaughnessy
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      Great question!
      I'm in the same boat sir...
      Playing that fine line between price drops & mid-week fixtures.

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  14. Ross Geller
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    Should i do Vertonghen --> Mertesacker this gw or next? Have a felling Tot will finally concede and Stoke are pretty poor attacking wise...

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    1. thetinkerman
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      No!

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      1. Ross Geller
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        Why not? I have a plan that includes Vert - Merte and then probably Soldado - Rooney and Sturridge - Suarez. I need cash 🙂

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        1. thetinkerman
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          • 14 Years
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          Hmmm, ok. If you are set on those attacking moves and need cash then yes

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        2. Ross Geller
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          Thanks. I got Vert in when i WC just for short term because i wanted Merte and not Kosh. And Merte was ill. So i went for the best defender just for gw 4

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          1. thetinkerman
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            fair enough. strange one week punt but I guess it worked out!

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          2. Ross Geller
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            Yes it did 🙂 Vert is too expensive for now. Rather have Evra as the most luxury defender. Thanks TTM

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    2. Big_Andy_GAWA
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      Big Vert is a keeper!!

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    3. Gizmo
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      • 13 Years
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      Errrrrr troll?

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      1. Ross Geller
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        12 years, 2 months ago

        Why? Look at my transfers in next few weeks. I need money for that...

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  15. Valar(Keith)
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    Rose injured

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    1. Holy See
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      Poor petal.

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        😀

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      2. Valar(Keith)
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        🙂

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  16. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
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    Rose out.

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    1. griffzinho
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      Vertonghen - LB, Kaboul in?

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      1. Messi & fabregas
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        probably

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  17. griffzinho
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    Wish I had my wildcard back. I'd go with this.

    Migs, 4m
    Kos, Ferdy, Coleman, Wilson, Baker
    Walcott, Ramsey, Barfa, Barkley, Ibe
    Van P, Rooney, Suarez

    4-3-3

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    1. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Rvp and rooney? Really?

      Tripe midfield. Will bite later.

      Be glad you have no wc.

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    2. Sess!
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      Disgusting midfield.

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    3. JDubz13
      • 14 Years
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      Horrendous team

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    4. Woy of the Wovers
      • 15 Years
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      It's a Real Madrid fantasy team. You need £200m to play.

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  18. Ray In Bruges.
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    Shame, Rose was playing great.

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  19. DRIZ ✅
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    vertongen oop?

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  20. EmreCan Hustle
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Who's back up for Danny Rose? Vertonghen or Naughton?

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    1. Sess!
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      Probably vert, with kaboul coming into CB.

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  21. LewanGOALski
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    So continuing the dilemma about these 2 options:

    Option 1. Snodgrass + Eriksen + Rooney
    Option 2. Moses + Michu + Soldado

    I can't mix it, as it would require another transfer.

    What if Moses comes for Snoddy a week later in the 1st option. Would it be better than the other one then..?

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    1. LewanGOALski
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      12 years, 2 months ago

      It could actually be Moses or P Hernandez (if fit by then) for Snodgrass then

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    2. Ross Geller
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      It tough decision. I curently have Michu & Soldado, but will probably sell Soldado for Rooney and will also try to squeeze Eriksen somehow in my team.

      I would go with 2 short term and then buy Rooney if he continues with form. And then swap Moses for someone when Coutinho returns (+ Suarez will play by then) because Moses will become rotation player

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  22. Sess!
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    Quick vote.....Eriksen or Lampard?

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    1. sneif4
      • 12 Years
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      Eriksen

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      1. Sess!
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        Cheers.....smallest poll in history.

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  23. Gimli son of Gloin
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    Rose out wouldn't be good.
    Very few cleansheets in the PL if Vertonghen is at left back.

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    1. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
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      Less BAPS for Spurs defenders = more baps for Soldado yayayaya

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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        • 16 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Soldado is gone.

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    2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Errr ... Kyle Naughton ...

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      1. Gimli son of Gloin
        • 13 Years
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        He's really not all that good.

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        1. Adderz
          • 15 Years
          12 years, 2 months ago

          and he's a right back

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

    who else still has foster as one of there GKeepers?

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

      what are your plans with him?

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  25. FollowFollow
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    BARGAIN

    Possible bargain coming up..
    Danny Rose is injured, Kyle Naughton will take his place at left back in the PL.
    Do not know the extent of the injury but doubt he will play in the next couple of games at least.
    Naughton costs 4.3

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    1. Andy1
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Or vertonghen will play there

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    2. LewanGOALski
      • 14 Years
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      Vert can easily play as a LB for Spurs, especially that they have Kaboul and the new guy to back up his CB spot then

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    3. Crouch Potato!
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      Other routes can be taken, Vert Lb, Kaboul and Dawson cb.

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        How is Benoit doing for you guys?

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        1. Crouch Potato!
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          Played well last night I am told.

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          1. Crouch Potato!
            • 14 Years
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            His debut.

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    4. DRIZ ✅
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      Kaboul could go cb. Vert lb

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    5. Sánchez
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Walker Dawson Chiriches Vertonghen

      Maybe?

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

        Hence the reason I wrote "possible" bargain 🙂
        I reckon naughton will play there, had a run at left back last season

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  26. sneif4
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Hows this looking for this week?

    Migs
    Vidic Collins Koscielny Walker
    HBA Walcott Redmond
    RVP Benteke Soldado

    Bench - Shaw Brady JWP

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

    How has Lamela looked?

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

      Looked alright, some flashes of great promise. Assisted a goal.

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

        Thanks - just as I asked he skied a cross.

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    2. Holy See
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Turned his head around a bit, and combined this movement with his eyes. Seriously tho, grand. The opposition is rubbish. Really quite so.

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  28. Mr Wizard
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    Looks like spurs have had the ball most the first half.. This team is so poor.

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    1. DRIZ ✅
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      12 years, 2 months ago

      Thats Europa league for you

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    2. Crouch Potato!
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      They would be alot poorer if they didn't have the ball.

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      1. Mr Wizard
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        The fact is, they actually can't get the ball.

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        1. Crouch Potato!
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 2 months ago

          I think my little joke just flew over your head! 😉

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    3. Big_Andy_GAWA
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      The other team?

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  29. Kieranduru
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    Does a -4 deduction effect your overall ranking as well as your league standing?

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

      In leagues the person with fewer hits will be above those on the same points tally, but with more hits.

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    2. Optimus.
      • 14 Years
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      😐

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

      Well it changes your score, so yes.
      But kicks in next week.

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    4. SMELL MY CHEESE YOU MOTHER
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      what

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  30. The Suspended One
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    • 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... NEED HELP!!

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

      Wittingham.

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

      B

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

      B

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