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21 September 2013 1880 comments
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Denied winnings by the woodwork after Robin van Persie notched one but struck the bar against Palace, we’re three Flutters down and still without a win. Nevertheless, we’re turning up with another tenner this week, determined to turn the tide via another array of Scout Pick’s inspired markets from Paddy Power.

Before we look at those, however, a reminder of Paddy’s special odds on offer for Sunday’s Manchester derby. If you’ve yet to sign up for an account with Paddy, you can get exclusive enhanced 7/1 odds on a United win against City. The regular odds are 23/10 so this is a great deal for those who register new accounts ahead of Sunday’s clash.

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Moving to this week’s Flutter markets, we start with the hot favourite for the Gameweek armband. Arsenal’s Olivier Giroud tops our poll with 22% of the vote ahead of Liverpool’s Daniel Sturridge, with both strikers having claimed four goals in four league starts thus far. Both find a home in this week’s Picks, although we’re looking to Giroud to help us prise some cash from Paddy Power. Our bookmaker friends are offering 8/1 on Giroud scoring two or more goals with an Arsenal clean sheet against visiting Stoke; we’re happy to take them up on that to the tune of £3 of our stake.

As we move into the Scout Picks midfield, we find a man in form in the shape of Swansea’s Mihcu. Having notched in back-to-back matches this week, Michu makes a trip to Selhurst Park on Sunday, perhaps leggy from Europa League exploits but, nonetheless, sure to provide the key threat to Ian Holloway’s men. The Spaniard takes pride of place back in our Picks for the first time this season and Paddy have put odds of 15/2 on Michu netting a third goal in a week, with the Swans keeping a shut-out. We’ll gladly throw them another £3 of our tenner on this one.

Finally, Hatem Ben Arfa is another man in form and heavily backed going into the Gameweek. With Hull City visiting St James’ Park, many have already banked a third consecutive win for Alan Pardew’s outfit. If that turns out to be the case, then Ben Arfa is surely set to play his part. Paddy have a Ben Arfa goal with a Newcastle shut-out at 7/1, making it our bet of the week and enough to prise the final £4 from our mitts.

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  1. Marty McFly
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    So.. I started a new job this week and as a result I have rejected my fantasy team somewhat. I have Hernandez and Coutinho. My quick solution would be Moses and Erikson. Seems pretty templatey?? I would consider Oscar, but I already have Lampard. HBA doesn't really interest me. Thoughts appreciated..

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

      Moses and michu

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      1. MJ6987
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        This

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        1. Marty McFly
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          12 years, 2 months ago

          I'm a little short on funds 🙁

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  2. Kazza_
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    Guys, I'm on wc n want to know who best rotates witg mig incase I need to play 2nd keeper.

    Thx in advance

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

      no one buy a 4.0 Gk and play Mig everyday

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      1. MJ6987
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        That's not rotation

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    2. Defcons are for Kinnear
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      With that username you don't deserve any advice

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    3. Messiah Hazard
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      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Boruc

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    4. MJ6987
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Boruc

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

        Thx who replied, broc it is

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

    There has been at least one goal in each of the early kick offs this session..come on Benteke(c)!

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

      yeah what stops Agbanlahor from scoring it??

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    2. TorresMagic™
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      • 16 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Who had the early kick off last week?

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

        United v palace.

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      2. iain_90
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Man U and Palace.

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

      Come on Tekkers!!

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

    OK, thoughts on this team on a WC

    Migs
    Walker, Ferdinand, Coleman
    Barfa (C), Ramsey, Walcott, Michu
    Giroud, Sturridge (VC), Rooney

    Subs: Boruc, Barkley, Wilson, Chester

    Good to go with subs and captain choices? I can still make transfers. Thanks for the replies!

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

    A: Brady
    B: kim
    C: Chester

    Need one to play from this sodding lot

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    1. MJ6987
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Kim if he's fit

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

      B

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

      Any reason why he is better then Brady?? As Brady on pens

      Just trying to find out the thinking

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      1. MJ6987
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Kim at home

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    4. BeachBadger
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Brady I reckon

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    5. Big Col
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Brady as you said he's on pens, plus Kim still to do anything

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

    My WC team,

    Migs davis
    Vidic coleman merte wilson chester
    Eriksen michu hba wittigham jedinak
    Giroud (c) tekkers Roo

    2.6 in the bank left.
    Probably upgrading tekkers to suarez next gw and merte to walker the following..
    Or just get walker now?

    No walcott either..

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

      Walker now prob

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  7. ktk_interista
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    http://www.goal.com/en/news/9/england/2013/09/21/4277633/mourinho-warns-mata-adapt-or-stay-on-the-chelsea-bench?ICID=HP_BN_3

    It would be hard to ignore oscar as an FPL option when Chelsea fixtures get better after these clear messages from Mourinho.

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

      Hard to ignore alright.

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  8. HellasLEAF
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Stoke have conceded 2 goals in four. 2 clean sheets. Not sure Arsenal player should be captained this weekend. Less likely for a big haul IMO.

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

      I have stopped believing in form... Arsenal can turn the heat on Stoke easily and Giroud is my captain...

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    2. Defcons are for Kinnear
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Stoke are due to concede
      Walcott is due to score
      Walcott (c)

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  9. Messiah Hazard
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Pick one defender to bring in on my WC:
    A) Zabaleta
    B) Vidic
    C) Terry for this week and change to Vidic soon

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    1. Professor Abel X
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Zaba

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

      A

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    3. onionbarje
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      A

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

      thanks all

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    5. BeachBadger
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      With uniteds fixtures over the next few weeks I say Vidic.

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    6. temo
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      12 years, 2 months ago

      A

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  10. Professor Abel X
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    • 13 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Long term Fonte or Wilson?

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

      Fonte

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

      I am going for Wilson as I have Boruc as one of my GKs

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  11. Fabreghastly
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Play Fonte, Wilson or Chester ?

    TIA

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

      Chester

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

    fbgfnhswnh56j56jem 7 567 86 4ie468uihjyhjrnw yhsj
    dghhyc folyufkr67tr hjyukdymkju

    That's how I feel right now.

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

      .... And me.

      Stella head.

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  13. orangepeel
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    So I was irresponsible and went off to Thailand at the start of when I should've stayed home and done me FPL team. This meant my first draft team was entered and has resulted in a sh*tty start. I'm not usually one for an early wildcard but I'm now thinking it may be time. Trouble is I've lost a relatively large chunk of dosh.

    What would you do?

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    1. Defcons are for Kinnear
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Go back to Thailand until next season

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  14. The Milkman
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Score predictions for...

    K Toure (SOU)
    J Collins (EVE)

    ?

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

      2
      2

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

        YC's

        1
        1

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

      6
      2

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    3. NATSTER
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      6
      2

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  15. The Chosen One...
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    would you consider Oscar a short or long term pick? It seems at the moment he should be nailed on but could be ousted by Mata in the future

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    1. Park the bus
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      I'm considering it as on WC. Trying to keep enough in bank to get Silva back when he's fit.

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

      The last sentence sums it up.

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  16. The Blind Badger
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    I think this GW will be a frustrating one for Captain choice.

    Sure:
    HBA has hull @ home
    Tottenham has cardiff away
    Arsenal have stoke @ home
    Liverpool has SOT @ home
    Swansea has palace away
    Villa has Norwich away

    But not one of the clubs up there has conceded more than 2 goals in any fixture this year. Not once. Could be a disappointing time for some.

    The only "strong" club with a team that has conceded 3 goals this season is Chelsea who has Fulham at home which conceded 3 goals once to arsenal.

    Good luck with your C's people.

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  17. Park the bus
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Lukaku and Walcott or Giroud and Oscar?

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

      G & O

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  18. Deicide
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Marshall (Boruc)
    Terry Merte Zaba (Turner car, Chester)
    Walcott HBA Snodgrass Michu (Williams)
    Soldado Sturridge Giroud.

    Right now my captain is Michu.. But tempted with either arfa or walcs

    I guess that's it..
    I'm tempted in getting Oscar after Mou words

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    1. Thick Of It
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      I dont see HBA scoring three on the trot.

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      1. The Gravless Sheik of Dream…
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Why not? My captain armband is on him now

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  19. Big Col
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Which 2 to bench?

    A) Collins (Eve)
    B) M Turner ( AVL)
    C) Brady (new)
    D) Kim (TOT)

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

      D + B

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

        This

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  20. Valar(Keith)
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Bottled it and gone for giroud captain over wally, soldado and hba. seems the least risky

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  21. temo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Why isn't Ozil in the poll. He is currently my captain.

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    1. Defcons are for Kinnear
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Because the scouts can't find the two dots on top of the O

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

      Can't have everyone in the poll.

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      1. MJ6987
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Although, Ozil is arguably the best player in the league!

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  22. Littlebitwizardoföz
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    A) Walcott + Michu
    B) Ozil + Eriksen

    Cheers...

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

      A

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    2. v12w12
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      A

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    3. Big Col
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Definitely A

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  23. Thick Of It
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Not been on here for a while and the Michu love has exploded

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  24. pundit of punts
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Nolan>Michu worth a hit?

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  25. duncansarmy
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Repost due to complete lack of interest 🙂

    Thoughts on this WC lads?

    Mignolet
    Coleman • Ferdinand • Collins
    Eriksen • Walcott • Michu • Ramsey
    Lukaku • Giroud • Rooney

    Subs: Daniels/Whittingham/Chester/Turner

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    1. pundit of punts
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Lukaku may start on the bench. Ramsey is not a long term option I feel as Arteta is due back soon. Other than that looks good.

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

        Thanks man

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  26. v12w12
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    For WC

    A. Lampard, Walcott,

    B. HBA, Ozil

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

      A should be more goals, but concerned that Lampard will get rested quite a lot, whereas with B both should play, personally would probably punt with A

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  27. Jafooli
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Who was Utds last decent FPL scoring mid? Was it as far back as Ronaldo? Can't think of any since him.

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

      Lampard.

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

        Ooops I thought it said last decent FPL mid

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

        Utd's

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    2. The Chosen One...
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Valencia had some decent seasons i'm pretty sure

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

        True...two seasons back...

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    3. fantasykid
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Nani, a couple of seasons ago. Scored around 190 i guess

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

        Oh yeah forgot about Nani......

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

      Valencia

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  28. Zimppa
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    I see a lot of people having Eriksen in their teams. Is he really nailed on for Tottenham?

    I'm very tempted to get him in the coming gameweeks, but the amount of midfielders AVB has at his disposal is making me question how much gametime Eriksen will get. Am I too cautious?

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

      Eriksen is part of AVB's plans and he's had a good couple of games too. So, I guess, he will be a nailed on starter for Spurs this season.

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    2. MJ6987
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Captain Hindsight will tell us in due course.

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

        I guess so. Think I'll just be patient and wait.

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    3. Marty McFly
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      He didn't start in the Europa league. Which makes me think he will this weekend.

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  29. fantasykid
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    HBA(C) Worth a shot?

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

      Certainly.....

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

        Cheers lad

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

      I can't see him scoring 3 weeks in a row

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  30. andres
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Is it wise to go with

    A eriksen + giroud (and bank some cash for tekkers to suareZ next week)

    Over

    B walcott and studge (no suarez option)

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