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19 October 2013 782 comments
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We left Gameweek 7 out of pocket although, to be honest, when we’re backing the seemingly unpredictable talents of Victor Moses and Christian Eriksen, perhaps we only have ourselves to blame. We’re on safer ground with the “flutter” this week, banking on two consistent goalscorers with plum home fixtures to give us every chance of snatching some pennies back from Paddy Power.

Before we look at this weekend’s markets, a reminder that Paddy have nudged another set of enhanced odds our way for the weekend. They’re offering 4/1 on a Spurs win at Villa on Sunday. With regular punters getting evens on a Tottenham win, this is another great little opportunity to grab a Paddy Power account and take advantage.

Shifting to our weekend bets with our crispy tenner, we kick things off by backing Swansea’s Michu. Buoyed by his first cap for Spain over the break, he is safely snuggled in the Scout Picks midfield ahead of a home clash with the beleaguered Black Cats. Sunderland turn up at the Liberty with a new manager and fresh ideas but we reckon Michael Laudrup’s slick-passing side will have too much for them. A home win looks likely and with Paddy offering 7/2 on a Michu strike with a Swansea clean sheet, we’ll gladly take them up on that to the tune of £4.

Up front, we were briefly toying with omitting Olivier Giroud from the Scout Picks in favour of a United striker but, with David Moyes’ side misfiring and Arsenal looking odds-on for an Emirates win over visitors Norwich, the Frenchman was irresistible. Without a goal in his last three league outings, we’re backing an end to the dry spell and, with Paddy dangling odds of 11/2 on a Giroud goal with an Arsenal clean sheet against Norwich, we’ll lay down another £4 of our stake, here.

That leaves us just a couple of shekels in the kitty for our final market but, with generous odds on show, that’s not a problem. Sitting comfortably in the Scout Picks midfield, Jason Puncheon will carry a big threat to Fulham when they pay visit to Selhurst Park on Monday night. It’s also worth noting that Martin Jol’s side have just a single goal on the road this term so, when Paddy offer 10/1 on Puncheon to notch with a clean sheet for Palace it would be rude not to take them up.

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  1. HITS OF THE -20S
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Suarez (c)
    Giroud
    Lukaku

    Is Eriksen to Puncheon on, or hold?

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    1. Breadbin
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      12 years, 4 months ago

      Wise transfer, he's in the picks and Eriksen isn't.

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      1. HITS OF THE -20S
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        Really?

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        1. Breadbin
          • 15 Years
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          Top right of page for scout picks. The scout team had a vote and they know all the statistics.

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    2. TorresMagic™
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      • 16 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Puncheon might be good this week, not long term.

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    3. HITS OF THE -20S
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      cheers all. TM who'd you suggest as an Eriksen replacement long-term?

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

    Play Enrique or Brady?

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    1. weeurquahrt
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      lol

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    2. Breadbin
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      12 years, 4 months ago

      Enrique had an operation and is injured.

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    3. Gregor
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      • 16 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Predicted Liverpool line up;

      Mignolet; Toure, Skrtel, Sakho; Johnson, Henderson, Gerrard, Cissokho; Moses; Suarez, Sturridge.

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      1. Breadbin
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        Is this bib theory or your own prediction?

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        1. Wilshere Knowledge
          • 12 Years
          12 years, 4 months ago

          It's the only team they could really put out with Coutinho, Jose and Lucas out. Agger for Skrtel if he is fit though/

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      2. Poseidon. Not arrogant, jus…
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        5-3-2 written all over that.

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      3. Biggerlips
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        So what's happened to Agger?

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  3. Naboo
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Bench one of Ramsey (have Ozil), Barkley (have Lukaku & Coleman) and Januzaj (have Rooney).
    Captain one of Rooney, Lukaku, Michu, Sturridge?

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    1. Revival
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      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Bench Januzaj, (c) Lukaku

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    2. The Dark Knightt
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Januzaj

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  4. Esalman
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    save it. Moses > Barkley if you must.

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    1. Esalman
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      fail

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      1. FantaCity
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        . . . but good advice all the same 🙂

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

        dude, get your shit together

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  5. In Like Flynn.
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    • 15 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    I was told last night that Enrique is not playing, any confirmation anywhere?

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    1. d1sable
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      12 years, 4 months ago

      Yes from Demi and his twitter links

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      1. In Like Flynn.
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        • 15 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks D1sable, it was Demi that told me last night but no link and nothing on the tweets here.

        Enrique the Black Hole of news.

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    2. TorresMagic™
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      • 16 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      He's not. Had an op over the break.

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      1. In Like Flynn.
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        • 15 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        I thought he'd delayed that? Oh dear.

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    3. Bolasie
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      12 years, 4 months ago

      should I play him or Brady?

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    4. Pasqualinho
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Funny one this. TFPL say he hasn't travelled, but the link provided states 'another surprise from the starting 11 is expected to be Jose Enrique' - so doesn't sound too cut and dried. And I don't see this news anywhere else but the one website.

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

      news to me 😯

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  6. FISSH
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    I can have a one week punt on any midfielder up to 9.3

    who would everyone go for?

    so many options I won't list them

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    1. Andy1
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Michu

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      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Silva

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    2. Kanus hat trick
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Michu

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    3. Robe Wan
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      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Michu vs worst defensive ever?

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    4. FISSH
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      sorry should have said I have michu

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    5. d1sable
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      12 years, 4 months ago

      1 Week punt has to be someone with low ownership - you could take a risk on Hernandez or Kagawa or something

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      1. FISSH
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        Yea hernandez could be a good shout, maybe even puncheon?

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        1. d1sable
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          12 years, 4 months ago

          Yep would give you some interest in the Monday game

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  7. FantaCity
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    12 years, 4 months ago

    Weird seeing RvP eighth in the Captain Poll - Not even a reliable Captn pick at that price should be enough reason to sell IMO (cue RvP hattrick)

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    1. Breadbin
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      People choose their own captain, not the best option. Needless to say not many here own him.

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  8. Robe Wan
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    • 13 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Those of you with michu and sturridge, who's getting the armband?

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    1. Breadbin
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Neither.

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      1. Robe Wan
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        • 13 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        Helpful

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        1. Breadbin
          • 15 Years
          12 years, 4 months ago

          I mean Sturridge.

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          1. Robe Wan
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            • 13 Years
            12 years, 4 months ago

            Haha. Thanks breaders

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

      Rooney. Michu out of those two though

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      1. Robe Wan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        Really? I have roonpig too

        Going michu I reckon. It's time

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  9. polroger
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Koscielny ,Coleman, Touré???

    Bench: Garrido ,Collins

    Take a hit to bring inn Ivanovic??

    2.9 Bank. Who to bring out Garrido/ Collins.

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    1. Robe Wan
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      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Don't hit you'll just lose 4 points

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      1. polroger
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        Yes but if Toure dos not play I have a 0...

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        1. Robe Wan
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          • 13 Years
          12 years, 4 months ago

          True but if he does....

          Personally I wouldnt but if you do Ivan is a good pick

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  10. TigerGaz
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    On a Wildcard already this season as been struggling. How's this:

    Vorm/Marshall
    Terry/Johnson/Clyne/Turner/Chester
    Ozil/Oscar/Michu/Barkley/Morrison
    Suarez/Negredo/Lukaku

    Got Suarez (c) and absolutely nothing in the bank. Good to go?

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    1. Robe Wan
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      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Very good indeed

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  11. The Machine
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Collins > Pieters worth a hit?

    Other defenders: Baines Vidic Shaw* Chester*

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    1. Breadbin
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      I'd say so seeing as your defence is in absolute tatters.

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    2. TorresMagic™
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      • 16 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Shaw might be back. Would you play him a lot?

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      1. The Machine
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        Yes, Soton look good but he's always a doubt so i'm always close to playing with 10

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    3. Sean.
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      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Shaw isn't flagged

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  12. Kanus hat trick
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    12 years, 4 months ago

    Taking out Zaba for 6.1 or below def. Should i get Vidic or Luiz in light of Mourinho's comments?

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    1. weeurquahrt
      • 15 Years
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      koralov

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  13. Baruahahaha
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    12 years, 4 months ago

    Brady or R.Morrison??

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    1. Breadbin
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      12 years, 4 months ago

      Depends on the context of your question.

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      1. Baruahahaha
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        Who do I bench and who should I play?Last piece of my 3-4-3 jigg saw...

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    2. TorresMagic™
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      • 16 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Morrison this week.

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      1. Baruahahaha
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        Cool..Thanks!Also do u think Dawson » Terry is worth it for a hit?

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  14. deppman007
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Stuffed at the bottom of the page.

    Defence in tatters.

    Zaba Toure Coleman (Collins) (Chester)

    I have 1 FT but is it worth doing Collins -> Clyne this week or shall I just sit on it and have 2 frees next GW.

    Chances of Zaba and Toure playing good?

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    1. Esalman
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      You should fix now imo. Consider Vlaar or someone else instead of Clyne though.

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      1. deppman007
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks man

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    2. Robe Wan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Save it. Zab should start and you're might. If you get clyne he'll prob concede

      Next week shift 2 defs

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      1. deppman007
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks buddy. Im leaning towards this.

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    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    REPOST:
    On a Wildcard:
    Suggestions are Welcomed please!

    Vorm-Lewis
    Terry-Evra-GJohnson-Clyne-Rosenior
    Oscar-Ozil-Michu-Barkley-Morrison
    Suarez-Giroud-Lukaku

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 16 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      I have 6 of your attackers so I'm pleased. 🙂

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        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        So....I should be too then.
        Any changes u fancy?

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        1. TorresMagic™
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          • 16 Years
          12 years, 4 months ago

          On WC I might have sold Ozil. Quite a quite team. Don't fancy your keepers.

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            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            12 years, 4 months ago

            Ozil for whom? Vorm has nice fixtures. So, I m happy!

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

      Chester back soon, safer than Rosenoir and you'd bench anyway this/next week. Get ahead of the pack, Benteke in now for Giroud?

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        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        Benteke will be there after 2 more weeks.

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        1. FantaCity
          • 12 Years
          12 years, 4 months ago

          Fair enough. Wildcard is normally for long-term though, and in 2 weeks you'll probs have other pressing transfers - your choice 😉

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    3. chunk
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      I've got 7 of them attackers

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    4. FollowFollow
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      I like it
      I would have Benteke instead of Giroud though

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      1. polroger
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        No way, Giroud is a seson keeper.

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  15. FollowFollow
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Play Januzaj or Eriksen today?

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    1. Peggi
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Eriksen

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  16. The Glory Hunters
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    I think I have held RVP too long, should I get rid this week for a hit. If so, should I bring in Benteke or Lukaku (have Giroud and Suarez)

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    1. d1sable
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      12 years, 4 months ago

      Lukaku this week - Benteke long term for me

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

      Not an RVP owner but would hold onto him this week.

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    3. shirtless
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      I've held for one more week, as Collins was more pressing to get out, then maybe will swap to Rooney to free up 3.0m. Sturridge/Lukaku my other strikers.

      I feel it's one of the Pool/Utd players, along with Benteke or Lukaku for a good spread. I don't have Barkley, so have Lukaku at 7.4m, but if I did have Barkley I'd be happy with Tekkers!

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    4. FantaCity
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Hold. Sell next week for Benteke if he under-performs

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  17. diz
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Baines (C) for what I think is the first time in my FPL career

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    1. The Glory Hunters
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Never captain, never bench.

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      1. diz
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        Are four words that have a nice ring to them but mean nothing this year with BPS system

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        1. The Glory Hunters
          • 15 Years
          12 years, 4 months ago

          Go for it then - good luck.

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

        tell that to the people that captained him vs west ham

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      3. Epic Fail
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        Ignore this.

        He's a decent captain option.

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

      I just thought I would share this with you...

      I first heard Neutral Milk Hotel on the radio last week, it was the song Little Birds that was playing...

      They are now one of my favourite bands... and I have been listening to all of the their stuff on repeat since then...

      Brilliant band...

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      1. diz
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        Nice! That's a pretty rare one of their songs as well

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    3. Simon March
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      The potential upside to Baines C is huge but the downside potential is even greater. Imagine if he concedes 2+ goals and misses a penalty? That's why the 'rule' exists.

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  18. Connor's Calling
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Nasty-> Luiz
    Wilson -> Rosenoir
    (Free)

    Yes/no?

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  19. Bridge
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Is Silva out?

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  20. Super-Mac
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Am I completly of the wall if I start Arnautovic over Ramsey this GW? Thinking that Ramsey might only get some minor playtime and collecting a 1-pointer today.

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    1. Breadbin
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Not at all. There is that risk with Ramsey this week.

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      1. Super-Mac
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        Yeah, and I also have Özil and Giroud so feel tempted here..

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    2. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      If Ramsey starts being rotated I'll sell him fairly quickly haha.

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  21. doalty
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Torn. Rooney or Michu for captain?

    Michu v Sunderland, Rooney in great form though...

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    1. Breadbin
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Really? Everyone else decided a few days ago.

      Michu out of those two.

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  22. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Really want to play Ravel vs city... But everyone else has such nice fixtures it'd be silly not to play them.

    Ravel Morisson, Wilson and Clyne benched... I think there may be a few points on it.

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    1. Sean.
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      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      instead of who Chris ?

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  23. Bolasie
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Play Brady or Terry(must buy him for a hit)?
    Thanks

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    1. d1sable
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      12 years, 4 months ago

      Brady. If you think about it Brady as a minimum will prob pick up 1 point where ar if you -4 to Terry he has no guarantee of getting a cleanie. Even if he does get a cleanie AND Brady does nothing you're still not gaining too many points for the risk of -4 imo.

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  24. Toonzie
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    • 13 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Need some advice lads

    Mignolet
    Walker - Kos - Coleman
    Ozil - Michu - Whittingham - Eriksen
    Giroud - Sturridge - Lukaku

    Bench: Lewis, Brady, Collins, Chester

    3m in the bank should i do eriksen to oscar/haz for a hit?

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    1. Revival
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      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      For a hit no

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  25. Optimus.
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    I hate having Eriksen 1st sub..sods law he will do something after sticking with him the last couple of games..I envy those who have a shite 5th midfielder and have to play him

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    1. In Like Flynn.
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      • 15 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Same here but it has to be done Optimus.

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  26. SouthCoastSaint
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    already on -4. do I take another hit to upgrade Eriksen to any midfielder apart from Ozil?

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 16 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Don't bother.

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  27. Elniñorules
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Think Lukaku's potential this week is being overhyped here.

    Hull are pretty solid at the back. Wouldn't expect more than a goal for Everton.

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    1. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      There's counter arguments for most Captaincy options.

      Suarez and sturridge may be fatigued.
      Etc etc etc

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    2. GREENDREAMS11
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      I agree that Hull have been pretty tight this season, it took Man City a lot of work to break them down at the Etihad.

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    3. Peggi
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      they have conceded 6 from 3 away games, have been very tight at home though

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  28. Yome
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Giroud, Suarez or Rooney as captain?

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    1. oomzee
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      I have the same 3 and have it on Suarez ATM

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      1. Yome
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        I am on Giroud... Fear Suarez could be jetlagged and they are playing away...

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      2. Andy1
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        Me too

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        1. polroger
          • 15 Years
          12 years, 4 months ago

          Giroud

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  29. Bridge
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Lukaku and Ozil or Giroud and Barkley?

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    1. In Like Flynn.
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      • 15 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      1st pair

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