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As Tottenham gear up for an eye-catching run of fixtures, many Fantasy managers are lining up a route into Andre Villas-Boas’ attacking options. With Roberto Soldado failing to justify a place in our three-man frontlines, attentions have turned to midfield and, despite the re-emergence of Gylfi Sigurdsson in the last few weeks, doubts over his long-term starting role has seen our attentions focus on a couple of the club’s summer signings.

Paulinho and Christian Eriksen have both been subject to much debate on the site this week, with investment rising across the Fantasy games. In this next article for members, we cast an eye over their respective displays for the north London club and also analyse the Brazilian’s performances with and without the former Ajax man, in order to ascertain just what effect – if any – Eriksen has had on his fellow new boy.

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  1. unoaime
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 5 months ago

    Terry, Coleman, Collins, Ward, Chester
    Lampard, Michu, Ramsey, Mirallas, Kim

    Any urgent transfers?

    Have 2.2m in the bank. Any advice greatly appreciated.

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    1. ERIC CANTONA
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      collins to walker ?

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      1. FPL Mike the Knight
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 5 months ago

        I would!

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

    Any mods about? Would there be an issue using the FFS logo on an infographic if there was a disclaimer that it was not in any way affiliated to the FFS site?

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    1. stilicho
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      • 15 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      Best to email Mark, my guess would be that he wouldn't be keen on anyone using the infographic

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      1. stilicho
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        • 15 Years
        12 years, 5 months ago

        Sorry I mean the logo

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    2. J0E
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 16 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      Could you email mark@fantasyfootballscout.co.uk

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  3. Flint Edgewood
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 5 months ago

    ETREMELY early Gameweek 8 musings.

    Coleman>Vertonghen

    Vertonghen's fixtures suggest that he will contribute a steady stream of points (cleanies, bonus and maybe even goals). However, clean sheets are never a certainty.

    or

    Mirallas>Michu?

    On the other hand, Michu's fixture favourable fixtures, his re-discovered attacking intent and FPL history seem an enticing prospect too.

    Which transfer would you make and why? Your thoughts are much appreciated.

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    1. roscola
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      • 14 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      The next two weeks will be going very very slowly. Why not spread this out over the next 14 days, say 5 words per day?

      If you must squander all your decision making now ...

      Vertonghen has had very few shots on goal compared to last year; I think he's quite overpriced for just a BP here or there over Walker.

      I'd go with Michu, just on fixtures.

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  4. ERIC CANTONA
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 5 months ago

    repost
    hello gents,

    good to go ?

    boruc
    evra koscielny walker
    michu lamela benarfa barkley
    rooney(vc) suarez(c) giroud

    bench - 4.0, turner,chester,ward prowse ,

    -4 already.but lamela,hba concern me.

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  5. TheSteady ¤ Wines th…
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 5 months ago

    Will Ashley Williams play this GW?

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    1. Trigg ⭐️
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      I expect news in the presser.

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    2. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      late fitness test

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    3. The Machine
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      Swansea not gonna keep a cleanie anyway, and he's better pick for the future games

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  6. Gimli son of Gloin
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 5 months ago

    As

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    1. Podge
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      +1

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    2. roscola
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      • 14 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      I was going to St Ives

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  7. Mr Smith
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 5 months ago

    G Johnson, 5.8m and less than 6% ownership - could be one heck of a buy when he returns.

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    1. Alton E.
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      Coutinho 8.6m too.

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

      Yeah, I'm going to have to clear out Moses before he comes back to make space for another Liverpool player.

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  8. super zlatan
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 5 months ago

    Quick RMT!!

    Boruc
    Zaba. Clyne. Burner
    Michu. Ozil. Eriksen. Whittingham
    Suarez. Rooney. Giroud

    Bench. Davis. Barkley. Coleman. Collins

    Bench correct order lads?

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    1. Alton E.
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      Captain?

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      1. super zlatan
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 5 months ago

        Tooth fairy.

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    2. The Machine
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      Good team. A lot of money wasted on mids that won't do as well as their price suggests, though

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      1. super zlatan
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 5 months ago

        Cheers Nate. Will have 2FT over international break to make changes to midfield if required.

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      2. Psychos got ya number
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 5 months ago

        I bet you don't have any of Ozil, Eriksen or Michu... all of whom have terrific fixtures coming up

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    3. cruzex
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      Simimar team of mine.

      Mcgregor
      Toure Dawson Clyne
      Ozil Michu Eriksen Brady
      Suarez Giroud Rooney

      Good luck!

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      1. cruzex
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 5 months ago

        on the bench: Vorm, baker, Barkley, Coleman

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  9. Esalman
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 5 months ago

    My mid is: Hazard, Ozil, Kim, Berfa, R Morrison
    Obvious problems there.
    Is it worth taking a hit this week to fix it or save the transfer for next week?

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  10. Barry Woj
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 5 months ago

    1x FT thinking of holding for 2 after the international break. What do people think? Thanks.

    Migs

    Coleman Zabaleta Clyne Wilson

    Ozil (vc) Ramsey Michu

    Rooney Suarez (c) Giroud

    Boruc Morrison Collins Brady

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    1. adey70
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      You're laughing. Save the FT and go wild over the international break. Nice team!

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    2. Trigg ⭐️
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      I'd only be looking to take out Collins, and it might be worth seeing if he plays this week again before you decide.

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    3. Barry Woj
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      The joys of a wildcard last week. That's all the reassurance I need. Cheers chaps

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  11. Trigg ⭐️
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 5 months ago

    Sorry guys, a worried repost ...

    I am really worried about my team for this week. Should I be?

    Migs

    Clyne, Cole, Swans defender

    Michu, Ozil, Kim, HBA

    RvP (c), Bent, Soldado

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  12. wedgec
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 5 months ago

    Which 2 to bench out of:

    a) Coleman (mci)
    b) Wilson (ful)
    c) Clyne (SWA)
    d) Barkley (mci)
    e) Morrison (tot)

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    1. wedgec
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      I meant which 2 to play... 3 need to be on the bench!

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      1. Kevin Twine
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        • 13 Years
        12 years, 5 months ago

        C & D.

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    2. Esalman
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      Coleman, Morrison

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    3. Trigg ⭐️
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      A and E

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    4. wedgec
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      Cheers, I take it you guys mean those on the bench?!

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    5. Trigg ⭐️
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      C and D to play then.

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      1. wedgec
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 5 months ago

        Cool, looks good thanks

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    6. Viper
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      c & d

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    7. A.T
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      A and E

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  13. OptimusBlack
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 5 months ago

    RMT OUT OF 11 For next GW :

    Boruc

    Burner / Zabaleta / Touré (Coleman / Ward )

    Amalfitano / Eriksen / Özil / Michu (Brady)

    Suárez (C) / Rooney / Lambert

    GW 8 :

    Lambert > Lukaku

    any Other Thoughts ?

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      Very nice. Are you comfortable with that midfield?

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    2. Incider Dealing
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      Look fine to me - no rush for that transfer as former has good fixtures

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  14. Scottys Army
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 5 months ago

    Contemplating these 2 transfers for GW8

    IN

    Lukaku
    Walker

    OUT

    Sturridge
    Burner

    A no brainer ?

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    1. Kevin Twine
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      Why would you want to take out Sturridge when he has palace at home?

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      1. Wheato182
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 5 months ago

        He's on about doing it for gameweek 8?

        You have a point though, why would you take Sturridge out at all?

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    2. Viper
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      I wouldn't go as far to say it's a no-brainer. I wouldn't fancy losing Sturridge if I owned him despite Lukaku's fixture!

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  15. pompeyfan
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 5 months ago

    Now thinking it might be best to get rid of HBA ahead of JWP for free this week. Have Oscar & Eriksen already but does anyone think Lampard or Paulinho would be good replacements for HBA?

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    1. Viper
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      Paulinho probably the best bet. I wouldn't mind doubling on Spurs with those fixtures.

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    2. El Zurdo
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      Why do you want transfer out Ben Arfa before Cardiff game?

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      1. pompeyfan
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 5 months ago

        I dont see him starting

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        1. Incider Dealing
          • 12 Years
          12 years, 5 months ago

          Yeah Pardew sounds ominous...

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  16. Efan Ekoku Pops
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 5 months ago

    Play who?

    A) Whittingham
    B) HBA

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    1. Viper
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      A

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    2. Buck The Trent
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      Whit

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  17. Arsenals Number 19. Santi C…
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 5 months ago

    Rvp or Suarez captain cant decide 🙁

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    1. roscola
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      • 14 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      Conventional wisdom is to captain the home player if in doubt.

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      1. Eboue
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 5 months ago

        *lack of 😉

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        1. roscola
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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          • 14 Years
          12 years, 5 months ago

          😀

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    2. Esalman
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      Current firm says Suarez.

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      1. Esalman
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 5 months ago

        form*

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    3. Peggi
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      has to be RVP
      wish i had both 🙁

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    4. Viper
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      Suarez

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      1. Arsenals Number 19. Santi C…
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks Everyone I will sleep on it haha

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    5. A.T
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      Suarez

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    6. Marknlard
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      Got to be Suarez.

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    7. Kevin Twine
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      Suarez.

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  18. Mutherfunken Dude
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 5 months ago

    RMT and Points prediction for this GW cheers guys...

    MIGS boruc

    WALKER CLYNE BAINES chester Whitts
    RAMSEY OZIL BARKLEY MICHU lucas
    SUAREZ c ROONEY GIROUD

    .2 in bank and took a -4 this week too

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  19. Viper
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 5 months ago

    For next week (gwk 8), how does this sound?

    Eriksen -> Michu, no hit.

    I should point out this has nothing to do with Eriksen's output/stats etc. It's simply a case of wanting Michu in there. Getting both is pretty unfeasible as I also own Rooney, Suarez & Ozil.

    Asking for trouble or sensible option?

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    1. A.T
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      I'd prefer michu out of the two

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    2. Trigg ⭐️
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      I'd say that being without Michu with his run of fixtures is asking for trouble!

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    3. Efan Ekoku Pops
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      I prefer Michu over Eriksen.

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    4. PaganAgent
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      Both very good fixtures, but Michu would seem more likely to be in the points more often.

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    5. Eboue
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      I own Michu,ozil, shrek, Suarez?

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      1. Eboue
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 5 months ago

        Ah. But I don't have eriksen. Got it 😳

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    6. Viper
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      Good to go (excluding injuries/bans etc.) with that move so?

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  20. Portsmouth Bubblejet
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 5 months ago

    German squad announced. In keeping with tradition, only one striker and no Stefan Kießling:

    Goal: Adler, Neuer, Zieler,

    Defence: Boateng, Höwedes, Hummels, Jansen, Lahm, Mertesacker

    Midfield: Lars Bender, Sven Bender, Draxler, Götze, Khedira, Kross, Müller, Özil, Reus, Sam, Schürrle, Schweinsteiger

    Forwards: Kruse

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    1. Parm
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      Won't win the World Cup with one striker 😉

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      1. Eboue
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 5 months ago

        Klose can. And break the record, I hope 🙂

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    2. Viper
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      That midfield....

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      1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 5 months ago

        I expect to see a couple of those (not inc ozil) at arsenal in the next season

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        1. Viper
          • 16 Years
          12 years, 5 months ago

          Don't tease me like that!

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          1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
            • 15 Years
            12 years, 5 months ago

            khedeira very close friend of ozil and mert I can see coming

            Possibly Draxler/Reus too

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    3. theBoose
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      wheres gündogan?

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      1. theBoose
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 5 months ago

        disregard this ^. just remembered he's injured.

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  21. El Zurdo
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 5 months ago

    Hello.
    Anyone saw Jerome Thomas playing after injury? Any chance he will getting full games?

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  22. PaganAgent
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 5 months ago

    Who to bench from these (lost at end of last article) do we reckon?

    A. Coleman (mci)
    B. Davies (sou)
    C. Ben Arfa (car)

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    1. Tabone
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      Coleman

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  23. Wheato182
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 5 months ago

    Hmmmm gonna keep a close eye on both Eriksen and Paulinho, may end up doing Eriksen > Paulinho though during international break and save myself a cool 1.2 million

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  24. Gimli son of Gloin
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 5 months ago

    As a Spurs fan, and somebody who's seen every game both Paulinho & Eriksen have played for the side - I'm leaning toward Eriksen.

    Eriksen is not Modric, he will never be Modric. They are not the same type of player.
    Eriksen plays much higher up the pitch than Modric ever did, and gets into shooting positions on the edge of the box quite regularly. He is on pretty much all corners while he's on the field, and will take a good few free kicks on the edge of the box, and most free kicks from wide areas. I have no doubts about it , he will finish with a higher points tally than Paulinho this year.

    Paulinho - is a less clinical Lampard. He's a deeper lying midfielder but his late runs into the box result in many chances and shots at goal. He will score goals, have no doubt about it - and is a good fantasy option. Dangerous from corners as well.

    At the end of the day, I expect Paulinho to get about 8/9 goals - one or two more than Eriksen.
    It's assists where Eriksen will make up the points - he'll record 12+ (Could be much higher) while Paulinho will get about 5/6.

    Granted, Paulinho saves you money , but Eriksen will get more points. If you can't find the 1.2 million. - Paulinho is a very good option.

    **Side note : Spurs should really click soon. It's quite rewarding watching them play week in, week out. Goals will come when the new players click.

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    1. Tabone
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      I agree with all of the above

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    2. Crouch Potato!
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      The real question for me is not who will deliver most returns, but the level of returns they both will deliver. And I don't have faith in either. Both players to steer clear of for me.

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      1. Incider Dealing
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 5 months ago

        So who do you recommend - not a vintage year for mids...

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    3. Dr Dream
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      Good post. I'm really impressed with the Eriksen/Dembele/Paulinho trio...fantastic stuff.

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    4. A.T
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      Good post. I've never understood the Modric comparison myself. More like a VDV surely?

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    5. Incider Dealing
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      I'm seriously considering both - at an outlay of just over 15 Million decent value then?

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  25. Tabone
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 5 months ago

    Sorry repost guys.. postrd on the older post..
    What team do I put out this gw??
    Migs
    Dawson vidic zabaleta
    Ramsay erikson moses ozil
    lukaku suarez(c) rooney

    bench. Boruc shaw barkley coleman.

    is that alright?
    I saved FT this week btw. You think it was a gd idea?
    tempted to transfer zab out for walker and dawson out eventually for a cheaper def in upcoming weeks.. good idea?

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  26. WillyP
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 5 months ago

    Captain out of:

    Giroud
    Negredo
    Sturridge
    Yaya
    Ramsey
    Eriksen
    Verthongen

    ?

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    1. Tabone
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      Sturridge... obviously

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    2. Wheato182
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      Studge for safety like everybody else who doesn't own Saurez.

      Eriksen for flair.

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    3. A.T
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      Sturridge

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    4. Pablitto
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      Stu

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    5. PaganAgent
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      Definitely Sturridge.

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  27. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 5 months ago

    Hull's Danny Graham's last Prem goal (21 hrs, 57 mins ago) & last Prem assist (10 hrs, 50 mins ago) came v Villa

    Roberto Soldado has not scored a goal from open play in a league match in 9 hours and 2 minutes

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  28. Efan Ekoku Pops
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 5 months ago

    Which move to do this week?

    A) HBA > Paulinho/Siggy

    B) Bench HBA and play Whittingham (Save FT)

    My gut is saying save the FT for after the Int. break.

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    1. Marknlard
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      Save the FT.

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      1. Efan Ekoku Pops
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 5 months ago

        Cheers, it makes sense this week.

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

      B

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  29. OptimusBlack
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 5 months ago

    Who to Play ?

    A- Burner (H) v.s newcastly

    B-Coleman (A) v.s City

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  30. TheSteady ¤ Wines th…
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 5 months ago

    My defenders this week: Coleman-Enrique-Brayford-Ward-Collins........

    HELP

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    1. Uncle John from Jamaica
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 5 months ago

      Why do you need help you have three starters?

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