[sbu_large_image] Scout Betting
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. Rivaldo Izback
    13 years, 1 month ago

    Aaight.. Just Did The Soldado > Cisse Transfer... Captaining Cisse... My Balls are on the Table.. 😀

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    1. Sarri-ball
      13 years, 1 month ago

      I don't have cisse but I hope this comes off for you

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    2. Dukes of Hazard
      13 years, 1 month ago

      Cisse the man who has not score since April?!
      If it works you better bookmark this because, and I don't wont to sound mean that's one of te worst transfer I have ever seen anyone do.

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      1. Rivaldo Izback
        13 years, 1 month ago

        Hahahaha I Agree... We'll talk bout it tonite 🙂 My Logic in this is: "If he doesnt score Home against HULL, Then he will never score again :D"

        Anyway.. It's a game hein? 😉

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    3. Sarri-ball
      13 years, 1 month ago

      It's not a swap I would of made but I think could work

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    4. Valar(Keith)
      13 years, 1 month ago

      He's not even playin well

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    5. Kostja
      13 years, 1 month ago

      good luck man, I got him on Playon

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  2. Liastro ⭐️
    13 years, 1 month ago

    Why are people captaining Walcott over Giroud if they have both?

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    1. Baa
      13 years, 1 month ago

      Giroud can't keep on scoring!

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    2. MJ6987
      13 years, 1 month ago

      5 points per goal
      CS point

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    3. David silva
      13 years, 1 month ago

      Because Giroud's run has to end sooner or later

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    4. Bob.
      13 years, 1 month ago

      Walcott should just as many chances if not more than Giroud. playing very high up the pitch. Gets more points for a goal and gets cs assist

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      1. Bob.
        13 years, 1 month ago

        cs points*

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    5. Jimrod™
      13 years, 1 month ago

      Because he scored mid-week and will therefore obviously score again! This is the rule of Fantasy Football! 😀

      To be fair he's been close many times this season, I swapped him for Ramsey to free up funds and am sticking with Giroud as captain. He may well get marked out of the game at Stoke though, freeing up some midfield attacking runs to grab goals...

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    6. NATSTER
      13 years, 1 month ago

      1: He just scored mid-week.
      2: He's due in the league after so many chances.
      3: Boring with Giroud and think his streak may end.

      In summary.. Just pure guess.

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  3. Just One More Thing
    13 years, 1 month ago

    Captaincy thoughts...shared....

    My last early kick off captain - Dzeko - failed abysmally. So I have ruled Benteke out, despite Villa's recent good record v Norwich.

    I'm not convinced Arsenal will steamroll Stoke, so I am tentative about the Giroud/Walcott captaincy.

    The City/United game will be tight and I don't see many goals - the top games this season have been bereft of goals also. RVP?

    If I knew Lamps was going to get 60 mins+ I would give him the armband.

    If I had Michu I would probably edge that way...

    As for HBA owners who are giving him the armband - very best of luck. I can't help remembering the good show Hull put up against City and they could easily have got something out of that game. Not a certainty that Newcastle will score a couple of goals and HBA is the type of player who tends not to score consistently.

    As for my personal captaincy shout I'm stuck 🙂

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    1. MJ6987
      13 years, 1 month ago

      Ctrl + V?

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    2. ver_sparda
      13 years, 1 month ago

      you just ruled out everyone

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      1. UnitednationsXI
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        13 years, 1 month ago

        hahahaha

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      2. Just One More Thing
        13 years, 1 month ago

        Yep no captaincy choice for me this week 🙂

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    3. Bob.
      13 years, 1 month ago

      I still dont understand how you can rule someone out, judging by what time the game is on.

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      1. Just One More Thing
        13 years, 1 month ago

        Actually I tell a lie on that one I captained RVP last week 🙂 This game is built on a lot of luck and I just threw that into the equation, plus its's a long gamesweek if it doesn;''t work out....,

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    4. Evs
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      13 years, 1 month ago

      So. Michu over theo for you?

      Hmm...

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      1. MJ6987
        13 years, 1 month ago

        You so want to captain Michu! You've been talking him up all week.

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      2. Just One More Thing
        13 years, 1 month ago

        I wish I had Michu!

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    5. Woy of the Wovers
      13 years, 1 month ago

      Would be easier if you overcame silly superstitions like early game captains.

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    6. Dogba
      13 years, 1 month ago

      This only points to one thing: Soldado.

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    7. banskt
      13 years, 1 month ago

      Best bets for this week are Coleman and Mertesacker. CS points almost guaranteed + bonus points + some attacking threats.

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  4. ViperStripes
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    13 years, 1 month ago

    Very tempted to get in Moses, but just din't know who to get rid of....1.6m in bank

    Lamps, Paulninho, Barkley, Ramsey, Ben Arfa

    Barkley > Moses looks good but gives me a who to bench problem instead

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    1. Sarri-ball
      13 years, 1 month ago

      I'd be tempted downgrade pailninho then gives you over 2.0 for future swaps.

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      1. ViperStripes
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        13 years, 1 month ago

        For a hit?

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        1. Sarri-ball
          13 years, 1 month ago

          Don't think would make the swap for a hit.

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    2. RabMac
      13 years, 1 month ago

      Probably Paulinho from that bunch.

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  5. give me silvaware
    13 years, 1 month ago

    will wisdom play this GW?

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    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      13 years, 1 month ago

      Unlikely it seems.

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    2. RabMac
      13 years, 1 month ago

      Supposed to be Toure at RB today.

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  6. Optimus.
    13 years, 1 month ago

    Thankfully Soldado didn't fall or Rooney didn't rise last night which means with 0.9 i have just enough to do Soldado > Rooney for free next gw..I'm not going to be around later as i'll be out on the town for a 30th..So Soldado > Rooney @ 11.45,yes?

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    1. drughi
      13 years, 1 month ago

      Will do the same transfer and i also have 0.9 in the bank so leta hope no injuries. My first early transfer ever

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    2. NATSTER
      13 years, 1 month ago

      No choice. Do it and take the risk.

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    3. Kuqi Monster
      13 years, 1 month ago

      do it

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    4. MJ6987
      13 years, 1 month ago

      Is there not a danger you'll forget if you're out on the lash?

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      1. MJ6987
        13 years, 1 month ago

        Oh sorry. You mean 11:45am!!

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        1. Optimus.
          13 years, 1 month ago

          🙂

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    5. Tommytour
      13 years, 1 month ago

      I've got to do the same thing with Sturridge ASAP, fingers crossed for an injury free week

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    6. Transient Anus
      13 years, 1 month ago

      Hells yes

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    7. Optimus.
      13 years, 1 month ago

      cheers all

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  7. andres
    13 years, 1 month ago

    My WC team,

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

    2.6 in the bank left.
    Probably upgrading tekkers to suarez next gw.

    Have 7 players playing away, should I be worried?

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    1. Efan Ekoku Pops
      13 years, 1 month ago

      Where's Wally?

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  8. PGR
    13 years, 1 month ago

    Silva likely to start the derby?
    Or should I sell for Eriksen/ Oscar??

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    1. Just One More Thing
      13 years, 1 month ago

      Silva will play I reckon...

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      1. RabMac
        13 years, 1 month ago

        On Total FPL lineups, Silva is playing

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        1. NATSTER
          13 years, 1 month ago

          That's the guess base on news too, isn't it?

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          1. RabMac
            13 years, 1 month ago

            Aye, on BBC it also says he is likely to return.

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    2. NATSTER
      13 years, 1 month ago

      For free or a hit?

      Not for a hit.

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  9. Woy of the Wovers
    13 years, 1 month ago

    Why is Coleman's threshold for price rises higher than other players?

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    1. Valar(Keith)
      13 years, 1 month ago

      He's that good

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    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      13 years, 1 month ago

      CTC?

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      1. Woy of the Wovers
        13 years, 1 month ago

        Sorry, don't understand.

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        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          13 years, 1 month ago

          Fiso or TFPL?

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          1. Woy of the Wovers
            13 years, 1 month ago

            Total. Coleman up 6.2% on 4.7k transfers. Studge and Giroud up 23% on 13.5k

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    3. GirishM
      13 years, 1 month ago

      RMT Please
      Boruc davis
      ferdinand coleman toure chester turner
      Whitingam michu erikson benarfa meyler
      rvp runi sturridge

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    4. MJ6987
      13 years, 1 month ago

      High ownership

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      1. Woy of the Wovers
        13 years, 1 month ago

        Yet Giroud and Sturridge have a much lower threshold.

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  10. Valar(Keith)
    13 years, 1 month ago

    If toure cant start when he's finally fully fit, Agger is injured, GJ is injured, Kelly not fully fit, Wisdom having a crap game........... he's dead to me

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    1. drughi
      13 years, 1 month ago

      He will start

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    2. NATSTER
      13 years, 1 month ago

      Yes, he's out if not show up.

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  11. elkunaguero
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    13 years, 1 month ago

    anyone going without Giroud?

    I feel scared without him and will captain Theo to help me feel better.

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    1. Epic Fail
      13 years, 1 month ago

      Yeah.

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    2. ViperStripes
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      13 years, 1 month ago

      Yep, I haveTekkers RVP andSturridge

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    3. drughi
      13 years, 1 month ago

      Not to scared have soldado, benteke and sturridge up front. Walcott will be enough

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    4. FISSH
      13 years, 1 month ago

      I don't have giroud. I can't bring myself to C their though lol
      So stuck as who to C!

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  12. Ady87
    13 years, 1 month ago

    How often do Arsenal forwards score 5 games on the trot?...

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  13. Transient Anus
    13 years, 1 month ago

    SCOUTS:

    Can I get membership with my credit card?

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    1. UnitednationsXI
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      13 years, 1 month ago

      only if you are a high net worth individual 😉

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      1. Transient Anus
        13 years, 1 month ago

        lol rules me out 😛
        Does anyone know? I don't have paypal and cbf setting it up

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    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      13 years, 1 month ago

      Through Paypal you should be able to. Others have. Use the card option.

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      1. Transient Anus
        13 years, 1 month ago

        ah ok cheers

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  14. TheSteady ¤ Wines th…
    13 years, 1 month ago

    Everybody, do not captain Michu.

    Thanks in advance, for helping me climb up the table.

    Sincerely TheSteady!

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  15. UnitednationsXI
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    13 years, 1 month ago

    Imagine the option of carrying over the captaincy option to the next gw like a FT, so basically treble captain points 😀 😀 😀

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    1. A.
      13 years, 1 month ago

      Just think of the anguish when it fails though

      Eg saving up for an RVP vs palace etc

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    2. Whazza
      13 years, 1 month ago

      Rather double x2 than triple x 1.. 🙂

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  16. Triple J
    13 years, 1 month ago

    Giroud or Walcott captain. Walcott seems to have more threat...

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    1. Transient Anus
      13 years, 1 month ago

      Wally.

      I'll never forget you due to your grav 😉

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      1. Triple J
        13 years, 1 month ago

        Nice 😉 Great Music despite I'm a dutchman 🙂

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    2. Triple J
      13 years, 1 month ago

      Stoke seems to be very resilient. Beter choose HBA against Hull (H) or Sturridge against SOU (H)?

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  17. David silva
    13 years, 1 month ago

    Who to captain
    Walcott, Ozil, Giroud, Benteke, Soldado
    ATM leaning towards Walcott 🙂

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  18. d452
    13 years, 1 month ago

    On my WC...

    Migs, Lewis
    Rio, Chester, Gabbidon, XX, XX
    Walcott, Michu, HBA, Eriksen, XX
    Sturridge, Benteke, Giroud

    Please pick...

    A - Dawson, Coleman, Brady/Huddlestone (or another 5.4m)
    B - Dawson, Zab, JWP/Morrison/Kasami
    C - Nastasic, Walker, Morrison
    D - Dawson, ShawX/Hurth, Brady/Huddlestone (or another 5.4m)
    E - Terry, ShwX/Huth/Coleman, Morrison

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    1. Kuqi Monster
      13 years, 1 month ago

      I'd get jedinak as your fifth mid, 4.5m, you'll hardly every play him but when you have to play him - you'll get 2pts. Will allow for defensive upgrades.

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  19. Yossi
    13 years, 1 month ago

    Hows everyone doing?

    Presume lots of people have a captaincy dilemma, might just go for Walcott as I'm not really convinced with any of my other options, tbh I'd take 6/7 points from my captain now if it was offered.

    Anyway, best of luck to everyone as always.

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    1. MJ6987
      13 years, 1 month ago

      I will always take 6/7 from my captain.

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  20. Donnie Brasco´s
    13 years, 1 month ago

    Whatt do you say folks on Hazard for (C)???

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    1. Transient Anus
      13 years, 1 month ago

      Very good choice

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    2. Yossi
      13 years, 1 month ago

      As a Chelsea supporter think there's enough of a chance of him being dropped after his recent performances that its not worth the risk

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  21. Efan Ekoku Pops
    13 years, 1 month ago

    The mid-premium priced midfielders have awoken... but who the heck to pick?!?!? #wildcard #firstworldproblems #ihatehashtags

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    1. Jafooli
      13 years, 1 month ago

      #michu #moses #eriksen #walcott #ozil #hba #

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  22. hooi1983
    13 years, 1 month ago

    this week Walcott -> Ozil is it very stupid?

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  23. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
    13 years, 1 month ago

    Ok ive captained Benteke over Giroud and Walcott. Stoke will play 11 behind the ball.

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    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      13 years, 1 month ago

      Norwich better at home.

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      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        13 years, 1 month ago

        plus the early game.

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        1. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
          13 years, 1 month ago

          How does that affect the goals? -.-

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          1. TorresMagic™
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            13 years, 1 month ago

            Guess you haven't played this game long enough....

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            1. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
              13 years, 1 month ago

              Enlighten me. Unless benteke skips breakfast.

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        2. Whazza
          13 years, 1 month ago

          The early gime has no effect on Benteke's goals though

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  24. Saniul
    13 years, 1 month ago

    Who are the players who you don't want to perform well this week?
    For me, it is Sturridge and Michu.

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    1. Tommytour
      13 years, 1 month ago

      Studge to blank yes please

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    2. Jax
      13 years, 1 month ago

      Nobody cares

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    3. Yossi
      13 years, 1 month ago

      Rooney, I'm getting him in this week and this year seems even more bandwagon-y than before. You really need to try get players in before they start going on good runs.

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  25. Jafooli
    13 years, 1 month ago

    Bendtner (C)

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  26. GirishM
    13 years, 1 month ago

    RMT Please
    Boruc davis
    ferdinand coleman toure chester turner
    Whitingam michu erikson benarfa meyler
    rvp runi sturridge

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  27. Jax
    13 years, 1 month ago

    Anyone Rvp (c) ?

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    1. GirishM
      13 years, 1 month ago

      Go for it

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  28. teddy.
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    13 years, 1 month ago

    HBA(c)

    Hull with no LB.

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    1. Valar(Keith)
      13 years, 1 month ago

      Tis my thinking.. feels so much more safer on Giroud though

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    2. Jax
      13 years, 1 month ago

      They have a left back. Rosenior...

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    3. Kuqi Monster
      13 years, 1 month ago

      I'm aboard the Barfa Bus

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  29. smuggs
    13 years, 1 month ago

    Im like others want one ozil or walcott in my wc which one guys

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    1. RabMac
      13 years, 1 month ago

      Walcott

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  30. blokeman
    13 years, 1 month ago

    Terry or Walker between now and Christmas?

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    1. RabMac
      13 years, 1 month ago

      I'd say Walker

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