Champions League

Champions League Picks – Matchday 2

The next round of matches in this season’s Champions League gets underway this evening. Fantasy managers taking part in the official UEFA Fantasy Champions League game need to be aware of an early deadline this evening – Zenit’s home clash against Austria Vienna means our squads must be submitted by 16.45 GMT. With Lionel Messi missing out through injury, there’s plenty to ponder, then; we bring Granville on board as our Champions League tipster for the season ahead:

Tuesday

Hulk – already off the mark with a thunderbolt in the group opener against Atletico Madrid, the Brazilian heads into this evening’s encounter in strong form. Set-piece taker Hulk has netted in each of his last four appearances for the Russians and, with six goals in his previous seven, looks a real contender for our three-man frontlines at just 9.0. Alternatively, team-mate Oleg Shatov is another to consider. Zenit are flying right now, having racked up six straight victories in all competitions and the midfielder has been key to their impressive displays, chipping in with three strikes in his last couple of appearances – at 5.0, he’s a strong budget option against the struggling Austrian outfit.

Pedro – Messi’s absence this Matchday is as much of a blow for Fantasy managers as it is for Barcelona. Currently residing in 60% of teams, the most popular player in the game is burning a 13.0 shaped hole in our budgets ahead of the Spanish side’s trip to Celtic this evening. Granted, as Barca found out last term, Parkhead is something of a fortress on European nights – the visitors (who are also without Javier Mascherano and Jordi Alba) will be looking for the 9.0 priced forward to maintain the form that has harvested five goals in his last six appearances before facing back-to-back Group H games against Milan.

Jackson Martinez – make no mistake, the Portuguese league leaders have a tough home tie on their hands as Atletico Madrid pay visit later tonight. Diego Simeone’s side have now won all seven La Liga matches but Martinez’ eye for goal could help swing the match the hosts’ way – with five strikes in his previous six, he’s an in-form option at 8.0 up top. If you’re on the hunt for a cut-price midfielder, Josue may fit the bill – coming in at a mere 4.5, he’s at the front of the queue for spot-kicks and has already converted three this season.

Valentin Stocker – the 6.0 priced midfielder is a key man for Basel as they look for a repeat of the Matchday 1 victory at Stamford Bridge. Up next for the Swiss side is a home game against Schalke and with the injury-hit visitors shipping 16 goals in their last seven matches, it’s fair to say their defence has been unconvincing. Stocker has now struck three times in the last seven, with this stunner against Sion at the weekend. His midfield team-mate Mohamed Salah is another option – similarly priced, he found the net in Matchday 1 away to Chelsea.

Wednesday

Ahmed Musa – the 5.5 priced CSKA forward has been filling in for the injured Seydou Doumbia in recent matches and has now notched five times in 11 appearances. Admittedly, the Russian outfit have been in poor form of late but with visitors Plzen offering little threat going forward, a home win in Wednesday’s early kick-off (deadline is 16.45 GMT again) looks on the cards. For those looking to load up on the hosts, Vasili Berezutski, at a mere 4.0, is a tempting shout in defence.

Sidney Sam – in spite of their Matchday 1 defeat at Old Trafford, Leverkusen have made a strong start to the season, winning six of their first seven Bundesliga fixtures. The 5.0 priced midfielder has racked up five goals in seven appearances so far this term and, playing host to a Real Sociedad side without a win since the opening game of the campaign, looks an eye-catching acquisition.

Edison Cavani – a home game against Benfica brings PSG’s summer signing onto the radar. Coming in at 10.5, the former Napoli man is kinder on the budget than team-mate Zlatan Ibrahimovic (12.5) and has now notched five games in eight appearances for the French outfit. He could also be on spot-kicks, too – Ibrahimovic missed his last penalty, while Cavani converted from the spot at the weekend, albeit with the Swede off the pitch. At the back, centre-half Marquinos comes in at 5.5 and has grabbed two goals in four appearances this term.

Massimo Bruno – the Anderlecht midfielder looks an outstanding value squad filler as he prepares for a home showdown against an Olympiacos side who are notoriously bad travellers. Priced at a mere 4.0, Bruno has already registered five goals in nine matches this season and could well be set to plunder the points tomorrow evening.

Arturo Vidal – despite firing 13 shots at goal against FC Copenhagen, Juventus could only manage a draw last time out. A home game against Galatasaray affords the Italian side the chance to get back to winning ways and Vidal’s contribution is likely to be here – the 8.5 priced midfielder has already notched three times in six appearances and is on spot-kicks for the “Old Lady”. Former United man Paul Pogba is a budget alternative at 5.5 and looks a secure starter in the hosts’ five-man midfield.

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  1. Noisy Neighbour
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    For those who have kept the faith with Pablo Hernandez, looks like he might return just in time for Swansea's run of great fixtures.

    http://www.thisissouthwales.co.uk/Pablo-Hernandez-s-fitness-hope-ahead-St-Gallen/story-19867925-detail/story.html#axzz2gPPsEO9w

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    1. Tim Canterbury
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Hernandez-Ramsey-Barkley-Whitts

      I'd feel confident putting that out most weeks with ridiculous defence and attack

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      1. Caine & Co.
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        thats poor

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    2. Brutus619
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      Yeahhh buddy!

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  2. EmreCan Hustle
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Please RMUCLT

    Artur Courtois
    Alaba Mangala Ambrose Uchida Adriano
    Isco Mkhitaryan Vidal Djuricic Sam
    Messi Ronaldo Martinez
    0.0 in the bank. 1FT.
    Thinking of keeping Messi, what other transfer should I do?
    A. Vidal>Oscar
    B. Vidal>Boateng/Draxler/Salah
    C. Sam>Schatov(Zenit guy)
    D. Any other.

    Thanks.

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    1. Epic Fail
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      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Why keep him?

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    2. Hobo
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      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      D) Transfer Messi for Hulk/any other forward.

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  3. HNI
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    plz tell me is worth till nov9?? @8GW -> Zaba+benarfa->Michu+Wilson? i thought of keeping zaba for entire season but then he has tough matches against chelsea and tots in next 5 so less clean sheet potential and benarfa form hardly helps..tough fixtures other matter already! » Read » Read

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    1. Epic Fail
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      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Wtf?

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    2. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
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      10 years, 6 months ago

      Reckless

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    3. SPorting
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      SWA have a good run coming up and I'd bring in some SOU defence (if you haven't got it already).

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      1. HNI
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        I HAVE SHAW N WALKER IN DEFENCE ALREADY...BETTER TO DOUBLE UP WITH CLYNE INSTEAD OF WILSON A WHAT??

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        1. Dogba
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          I like this post.

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    4. Pap Le Cissier
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      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Lay off the coffee dude.

      Looks a valid move if I've translated it right...

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  4. olidooley
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Save this week?

    Migs (4.0)

    Zaba - Baines - Wilson - Fonte (Burner)
    Ozil - Michu - Whittingham (Barkley, Jedinak)
    Suarez - Rooney - Lambert

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  5. beric
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    4,597

    who's beating me?

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 14 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      4,596

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      1. Tim Canterbury
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        your 350k lol

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        1. TorresMagic™
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          • 14 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          🙄

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        2. ILOVEBAPS
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          🙄

          Humour lost... (sound of wind passing by).

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          1. Tim Canterbury
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 6 months ago

            ok...

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    2. Tim Canterbury
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      146k 🙁

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    3. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Mark?

      lol

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      1. Tim Canterbury
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        OR 12k>147k>432k>721k>975k>1.1m can you see a pattern? 😛

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        1. TorresMagic™
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          • 14 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          Time for a bandaid.

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    4. TorresMagic™
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      • 14 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Not many here atm.

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    5. Raddy
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      I was 2 weeks ago. Now 200k 🙁

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    6. SPorting
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      10 years, 6 months ago

      I don't have a UCL team which makes me the winner by default.

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      1. beric
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        i dont either

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        1. SPorting
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          Then why are you posting this on a UCL article??

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          1. beric
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 6 months ago

            you can post about fpl wherever you want, it always takes priority

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            1. SPorting
              • 12 Years
              10 years, 6 months ago

              Ooh, look at Mr. Important. Posting where he wants.

              (But that rank though :shock:)

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              1. beric
                • 12 Years
                10 years, 6 months ago

                hehe, couldn't help but gloat a little sporting!

                it's all downhill from here i'm sure

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          2. Tim Canterbury
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 6 months ago

            wow some people...

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            1. SPorting
              • 12 Years
              10 years, 6 months ago

              ....have a great connection with other posters on this site to share some friendly banter.

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              1. ILOVEBAPS
                • 11 Years
                10 years, 6 months ago

                🙂

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    7. Pap Le Cissier
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Into the top 400!

      Thousand that is...

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    8. ILOVEBAPS
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      I am a happy camper at 160K!

      I think it's great 🙂

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    9. Kings of Lyon ★
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      1.3m 🙂

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      1. ILOVEBAPS
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Lots of green arrows to look fwd to KoL!

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        1. Tim Canterbury
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          😀 I hate it when people say that as if that makes up for it

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        2. Kings of Lyon ★
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          If i get another red ill be gutted 🙂

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    10. RabMac
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      698 [we are talking UCL, aren't we?]

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      1. DonTheSpecialOne
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        • 13 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Nah

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    11. DonTheSpecialOne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Gameweek 4 - 9,513
      Gameweek 6 - 58,432

      Like a stone

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      1. Kings of Lyon ★
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Gameweek 4 265,87
        Gameweek 6 1,305,210

        My stones heavier 😉

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        1. DonTheSpecialOne
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          • 13 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          Easier for you to improve then 🙂

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        2. Pasqualinho
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          Not uncommon, KoL. Normally the international break is an annoyance, but I think for many the upcoming one is going to be a great relief

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          1. Kings of Lyon ★
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 6 months ago

            Youre not wrong there 🙂

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    12. Kudo Warrior
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Nice nice. I'm a fair bit off with 47k

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

        My best this season was 750k but hopefully my luck will change. Managed 73 points this week which seen me go back to green.

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    13. GeneralDegenerate
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      336 in UCL FPL: No Comment

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  6. t4thomas
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    This is my team going into GW7:

    mignolet
    fonte, walker, davies
    mirallas, brady, michu, moses
    rooney, giroud, suarez

    I need to start thinking about what my team needs to look, like given the following events:

    1. RVP returns and has an impact on rooney's fantasy prospects.
    2. moses continues to get no points and is replaced by coutinho on his return/sterling.
    3. brady goes off to have a hernia operation.
    4. mirallas plays united, arsenal, tottenham, liverpool and city in the next 8.

    I am thinking about the following transfers (over the next few weeks):

    GW7:

    mirallas --> hazard

    GW8:

    rooney --> lambert

    GW9:

    moses --> walcott

    THOUGHTS?

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    1. olidooley
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Hazard is brutal man - get Mata!

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    2. SPorting
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Not quite following the GW8 move. Isn't Lukaku a better option?

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      1. t4thomas
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        It's only to make funds available for getting walcott back TBH.

        I do rate lukaku, but not sure about everton's fixtures - united, arsenal, tottenham, liverpool and city in the next 8.

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        1. SPorting
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          Got to be form over fixtures here.

          Lambert has been limited. Lukaku has been explosive.

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          1. t4thomas
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            • 11 Years
            10 years, 6 months ago

            Fair comment.

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    3. ILOVEBAPS
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      You think too much. Chillax 🙂

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  7. JK - Cønt ⭐
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    • 12 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Cazorla could be back this week

    Thoughts on him as potential differential to Ozil if Theo isn't fit

    (2.6% ownership, compared to 29% for Ozil) ❓

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    1. thetinkerman
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      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Good point, would certainly consider it.

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      1. JK - Cønt ⭐
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        • 12 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        not for WBA, but could be a great pick v Norwich.

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        1. SPorting
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          But the NOR game is in 3 weeks time and Wally should be back by then.

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

            well, we'll know by then.

            Wenger reckons 5 weeks. Might not see him until the United game

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            1. SPorting
              • 12 Years
              10 years, 6 months ago

              I reckon he'll be back quicker. In tine for a gentle jog out against NOR.

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              1. JK - Cønt ⭐
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                • 12 Years
                10 years, 6 months ago

                well IF he's back for Norwich then I'll get Theo, simples

                But a lot of Arsenal fans seem to think it's optimistic for him to be back that game

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        2. Buck The Trent
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          Interesting. Might downgrade ozil during int break

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    2. Raddy
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      I like it.
      Much cheaper and explosive.

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    3. Crouch Potato!
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Not sold on Ozil even though I have him at present. Basically got him in on wc to make some dosh. My intention is to sell him next week, unless he gives me reason not to. Can spread the strength of my midfield by doing so.

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    4. nedfoo
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      An interesting one, I'm worried if the points will be even more shared out if he comes back - wait and see for me

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  8. Gimli son of Gloin
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    @Squawka: Spurs winger Nacer Chadli has had the most shots in Europe's top 5 leagues this season (7), without hitting the target. (excluding blocked).

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    1. Dogba
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      😀

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  9. hnmfm
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Messi > Neymar, good move?

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    1. The Light Knight
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      For Barce, no
      For you, yes

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    2. Van Dal
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      done

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    3. Freshy
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      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      thinking Benzema would be less risk

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      1. Epic Fail
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        I was gonna do that, then it turns out I've already got 2 Real players. 🙁

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  10. Captain rex
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    mingolet
    zabelta vidic walker enrique
    mata yaya eriksen
    berbatov suarez lukaku

    already used my trf oscar out mata in..
    thinking of taking a hit to take out zabeleta.. who should i bring in..?

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    1. olidooley
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      No hits for defenders especially Zaba

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      1. Captain rex
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        i hv 1.6 in bank... should i trf out berba..?

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      2. SPorting
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Defenders are people too!

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        1. ILOVEBAPS
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          Sort of...

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  11. Miro
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Musa or M.Suarez for this round of UCL?

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    1. # Young Gun SEAMUS #
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      L Suarez done this week For BPL now time to do M Suarez in UCL ................ u know what i mean

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    2. Smarty Pants
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      CSKA haven't scored a single goal for 4 games in a row, I'd go M.Suarez for this reason.

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      1. Miro
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Just noticed that. Maybe Plzen could get a point or 3 from this game. Going for Suarez then, thanks

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  12. SuperOsçarBaby
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Balo or Willian for (c) ?

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    1. Hobo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Balo if you must

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    2. Miro
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      No better options? Balo out of these 2

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  13. The Chosen One...
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Terry (nor), Mert (wba), Clyne (SWA), Burner (NEW).....which to bench? Or maybe play all 4 and just keep Walcott for another week and cop more price drops?

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    1. ILOVEBAPS
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Take out Theo. Why have you held so long?! Madness Binji.

      Naughty Binji.

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      1. Epic Fail
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Who is Binji?

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        1. beric
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          haha

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        2. ILOVEBAPS
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          Ahh.. I red the name wrong. Oh well.

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    2. Dogba
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      If you've held on this long, I'd keep unless he looks to be out for longer than this GW. You will get the price drop back quicker if you've kept him during the drop than if you buy him back later.

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

    Bow Locks

    JWP dropping tonight meaning I'm gonna lose 0.1 on him

    Wad planning to save my FT this week and move him on for Barkley next week.

    Worth bringing it forward?

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    1. ILOVEBAPS
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Take a hit. Feels good.
      👿

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

        It using my FT

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    2. The Chosen One...
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      hey, did i get knocked out of the fa cup coz i can't find my name?

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    3. Dogba
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Tough one... if you can still afford after a drop by JWP and an increase by Barkley I think I'd save. Lots can happen during the international break.

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  15. Raddy
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Average for this year so far(excluding DGW 1)

    45,44,47,47,44

    Anyone remember them being so consistent? I seem to remember they jumped around alot more.

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  16. Santi sensei
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Current team
    Migs (Daniels)
    Rio Dawson Clyne (Mbiwa Chester)
    HBA Michu Oscar Brady (Ravel)
    RVP Giroud Sturridge©
    1FT. 1.3 M itb
    Tempting RVP.Ravel.HBA>>>Suarez Ramsey Yaya for -8.
    Stick or twist ?

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  17. jamsiep
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Anyone considering Gerrard for the next three?

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    1. ILOVEBAPS
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Yep.

      Considering that he won't be anywhere near my team.

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    2. TorresMagic™
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      • 14 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Stick to the 2 up front.

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      1. jamsiep
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Got RvP, Rooney and Sturridge. Sticking with the two United forwards for the next 4/5.

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        1. TorresMagic™
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          • 14 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          They are due. Rather Suarez over Sturridge though.

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  18. SPorting
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    For those of you with a WC still intact. When will you be playing it?

    During the next break to catch the potential risers or towards the end of the year when the bad weather hits the programme?

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    1. DonTheSpecialOne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      End of the year.

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      1. Dogba
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Hear, hear.

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    2. beric
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      GW33ish hopefully, worked great last year

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      1. SPorting
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Now that's what I call willpower.

        Going into the next break, I'll have 2FT's and 2.0m in the bank. I hope that will be enough to patch things up and keep my finger off the panic button.

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        1. ILOVEBAPS
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          I kept pressing my panic button.
          Turns out it doesn't stop one from panic.

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    3. Tobiathan
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      I have my January WC intact 🙂 Will be using it in January haha

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      1. SPorting
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Nurse! Bring me my medicine!

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        1. Tobiathan
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          wish I had a nurse! 🙂

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    4. Caine & Co.
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      i have one left and playing it in january

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    5. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      This is a UCL article.

      Stay on topic please otherwise I'll be forced to report you.

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    6. Snevitz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Whenever I have a bad week, I won't be able to help it!

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  19. No Pirlo No Party
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    What are people opinions on the TOT Midfield?

    Who do you prefer: Eriksen - Paulinho - Sigurdsson

    Such a difficult decision in my opinion. Eriksen is the playmaker, everything comes through him. Paulinho is making some great late runs into the box added to his shots from distance. Sigurdsson is the inform player who is confident and decisive in-front of goal at the moment.

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    1. Hobo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      I've had Paulinho for 4 weeks and no-one else in that midfield is making me want to change - not yet anyway

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    2. Wings Fan
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Eriksen seems to be a bit of a Marmite choice

      I'm firmly in the "love" camp. He'll score big soon

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      1. No Pirlo No Party
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        I love watching him play and think that he is a very good player. This has possibly clouded my fantasy glasses.

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    3. ILOVEBAPS
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Had Paulinho from the start and have been happy. He will do well this season methinks.

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    4. Leaf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      I have Paulinho and doubled up with Siggy this week

      Will only be short term

      If I had to choose it would be Paulinho

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    5. Caine & Co.
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      no one

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      1. No Pirlo No Party
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Soldado Owner? Its hard to not have spurs coverage.

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        1. Caine & Co.
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          coverage is not in my vocabulary. the way i see it there are better mids (brady, ozil, ramsey, michu...) than spurs. there are also better forwards (suarez, lukaku, rooney, sturridge, giroud, benteke (when back)...) than soldado. so why would i want spurs mid/fwd just because they play for spurs? no reason.

          however, i have vertonghen because he is one the best defs imo. too bad he plays for spurs..

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          1. ILOVEBAPS
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 6 months ago

            I can't help, but read your words, as if spoken, by M.C. himself.

            Always in sets, of three words, at a time. 🙂

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  20. Squires FC
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    How do people feel about my team?

    Begovic/mcgregor
    Shawcross/shaw/zabaleta
    Ramsey/oscar/hazard/paulinho
    Suarez/sturridge/giroud

    Subs- Barkley/Coleman/baker

    Feedback please 🙂

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

      WC

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

      meh

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    3. ILOVEBAPS
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Looking at it I am feeling kinda sleepy... a bit, apathetic too.

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      1. Squires FC
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        That bad?

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        1. ILOVEBAPS
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          🙂 No Craigo it is a good team. Just having some fun.

          Interesting to see a double Stoke in the defence. They need to tighten up a bit more for that kind of commitment I think. Maybe trade one for a Liv or Swansea defender?

          Also double Che mid is not a good idea in my humble opinion. Choose one and shift the other to Yaya or whomever takes your fancy with good fixtures.

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  21. Tobiathan
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    So I'm ranked 101,000 before last night's match, 164,000 afterwards. I had Baines and Coleman and lost 63,000 places. Irritating game this FPL

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    1. Kudo Warrior
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Keep at it.
      One word...marathon.

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

      Just be happy with your rank

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    3. Kostja
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Autosubs and VC kicked in

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      1. Tobiathan
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Good point, thanks. I feel a bit better now

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  22. olidooley
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Migs (4.0)

    Zaba - Baines - Wilson - Fonte (Burner)
    Ozil - Michu - Whittingham (Barkley, Jedinak)
    Suarez - Rooney - Lambert

    Save this week?

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    1. myboycharlie
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      I would safe with that team

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      1. myboycharlie
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        *save

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  23. FPL Touches
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Thoughts on this please?

    A) Collins ➡ Clyne

    B) Giroud ➡ Lukaku

    Which one should I use my FT from?
    Cheers 🙂

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

      Collins to CLyne

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    2. Dogba
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      I'm doing A, and I have Giroud and no Lukaku. Arsenal has better fixtures than Everton, I wouldn't be in a rush to ditch Giroud.

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    3. @FPLMason
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      A. Easy.

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    4. myboycharlie
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      A

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  24. @FPLMason
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    I really hope Mirallais is fit for the City game. Cant get worse than Chester Williams (Cpl) and Brayford. I already used my FT to do Soldado-->Suarez. Currently regretting my early ft...

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    1. Dogba
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Yeah, seems weird to rush to get rid of a top striker playing West Ham at home early when there's lots of midweek games and you have no bench.

      For what it's worth, I think he'll be fine. He did play on after the incident for quite a while and was given the "OK" at halftime to continue.

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      1. @FPLMason
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Learned my lesson honeslty. This has been one hell of an unlucky season. How're you holdin up Dogba?

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        1. Dogba
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          It could turn out to be brilliant, just seems risky. You'll get the price rises as well.

          Lucked out nicely with my initial plan, looking good so far, slow and steady.

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  25. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Suarez won't rise again today will he? Hoping to wait until after the midweek European games before bringing him in....

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    1. Kudo Warrior
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      I'd say he will. He's risen 40% today by what TFPL says...

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

      He is on 40.6% at the minute so unlikely but you never know.

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      1. Kudo Warrior
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        He rose 40% today, so I'd say he will probably be rising high 😉

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    3. Caine & Co.
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      hard to say - 40.6% up already, haven't been monitoring what is the busiest time of day. evenings, mornings. should at least double that during this day imo

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    4. Pasqualinho
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Not tonight, but a good chance tomorrow - and again on Friday.

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  26. Leaf
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    lets have an RMT

    Marshall (Vorm)

    Rio , Clyne , Wilson (Coleman , Ward)

    Siggy , Michu , Paulinho , Moses (Ravel)

    Giroud , RVP , Suarez (c)

    🙂

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    1. myboycharlie
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Very similar to mine below so I aint going to knock it, suarez (c) could be a massive haul

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

      GK weak
      Defence - Rio sucks, no Spurs or Chelsea coverage
      Midfield - Moses out, No Ramsey
      Stirkers - Excellent

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      1. Leaf
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Kinda feel the Rambo ship has sailed (and docked in the Caribbean )

        Moses has palace

        Rio , he does suck

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

          You won't be saying that about Rambo when he bangs in another one at the weekend. 😉

          Moses will get points but I think Barkley or Brady are better options and you can use extra cash to upgrade defence.

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  27. myboycharlie
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    How's this lookin for GW7 no FT left

    Migs

    Clyne Ivan Evra

    Moses Michu Sig Brady

    Sturridge (c) Giroud RVP

    Bench: Daniels Barkley Coleman Chester

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    1. Rui
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Looks good, no hits required anywhere. Brady will miss out though - having surgery today according to SSN.

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      1. myboycharlie
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Cheers for heads up at least I will have barkley to come in for him

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

          Apparently he is not having surgery to next week and will take an injection to play this GW.

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          1. Pasqualinho
            • 14 Years
            10 years, 6 months ago

            Some say he's having/has already had surgery today - but not flagged on FPL.

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

    any reason not to do

    Farfan and Messi to Fabregas and Hulk (c)

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  29. Sarnab
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Doubling up on Swansea attackers as MICHU and PABLO is a good idea ???

    Swans next 5 after soton

    Gameweek 8 Sunderland (H)
    Gameweek 9 West Ham (H)
    Gameweek 10 Cardiff City (A)
    Gameweek 11 Stoke City (H)
    Gameweek 12 Fulham (A)

    Pablo also a part of my 2/3 rotation of midfielder trio of Brady-Barkley-Pablo

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    1. @FPLMason
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      I'm looking at bringing in Williams/Chico

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    2. Dogba
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      I wouldn't mind, there's not much to excite in the midfield at the moment.

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    3. Venom Snake
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      If he comes back strong in form ill probably do the same trade, take out HBA for him

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  30. Mr. Perfectionist
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Hull City Official
    Robbie Brady will undergo surgery today and be sidelined for around four weeks http://bit.ly/1c0c8sH #hcafc

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    1. Kings of Lyon ★
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Ta

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