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We cast our analytical eye over the weekend’s data after last night’s match at Selhurst Park drew a line under the numbers from Gameweek 8. Plenty of big names impressed – Arsene Wenger’s new playmaker, City’s attacking twosome, a revitalised Belgian’s display at the Bridge and a certain Uruguayan all come under the spotlight…

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  1. Blue Lion
    13 years, 12 hours ago

    How many of you were cheeky enough to have both Oscar and Hazard? B-)

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    1. Trigg ⭐️
      13 years, 12 hours ago

      Were you cheeky enough to have Lewa and Mkhitryan? 😎

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    2. Chris_White
      13 years, 12 hours ago

      Moi. 🙂

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    3. Anorak
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      13 years, 12 hours ago

      o/

      A couple of clean sheets and Diego Costa brace to go with them is a lovely start.

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  2. the axolotl
    13 years, 12 hours ago

    great john snow from c4 interview with fergie. funny seeing being asked such tough questions.

    http://thescore.thejournal.ie/ferguson-snow-1142383-Oct2013/?utm_source=twitter_self

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      1. Kudo Warrior
        13 years, 12 hours ago

        I thought the same thing, till I watched it and realised I do know who he is!

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      2. the axolotl
        13 years, 12 hours ago

        he's even in the linked article where they've also posted a vid of the hot (kind of, well is really..) ginger one from game of thrones saying "you know nothing john snow"

        the other john snow is a fairly famous news guy for channel 4 in uk

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  3. Gimli son of Gloin
    13 years, 12 hours ago

    Has anybody discussed the Suarez vs Sturridge situation yet?
    Really don't know which one to get rid of come the Arsenal game.

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    1. MJ6987
      13 years, 12 hours ago

      I think Suarez will start to boss that combo now.

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    2. Kudo Warrior
      13 years, 12 hours ago

      If you have both, I'd get rid of Studge. Just seems more 1 dimensional compared to the donkey

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    3. Danos96
      13 years, 12 hours ago

      Keep both. Arsenals defence is weak

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    4. Trigg ⭐️
      13 years, 12 hours ago

      Liverpool have some very nice home fixtures.

      I got Suarez in because it's terrifying being a non-owner, seeing him get involved in everything, particularly at Anfield.

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    5. skeptical
      13 years, 12 hours ago

      I have both but if I had to choose between the two I'd get rid of Sturridge. Arsenal concede goals!

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  4. Kudo Warrior
    13 years, 12 hours ago

    From end of last page:

    My mids are:

    Yaya/Michu/Ozil/Ramsey/Barkley

    Would love to bring in 1 of Hazard/Oscar/Lallana

    I'm thinking to take out Yaya, but undecided on who to bring in. I want to take a punt on Lallana, as he has good fixtures and Chelsea have a tough game against City.

    WDYT? Thnx!

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  5. Blue Lion
    13 years, 12 hours ago

    36 with 5 more to go.

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    1. Trigg ⭐️
      13 years, 12 hours ago

      41 with 6 to play.

      My UCL fortunes are the exact reverse of FPL!

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  6. Valar(Keith)
    13 years, 12 hours ago

    Considerin everyone's strugglin with choosing oscar and hazard and it's a 50-50 at the moment maybe it'd be wise to consider hazard is on pens when lamps aint playin(which happens often now) and some corners and FKs.. a small edge, but an edge nonetheless. The Schurrle injury makes him even more nailed on too... Plus he can play both RW and LW hence more versatile

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    1. MJ6987
      13 years, 12 hours ago

      How long is Shurrle out for?

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      1. Valar(Keith)
        13 years, 12 hours ago

        just saw him with an ice pack on his shin 🙂 .. Commentators said somethin about a recurrence. more news on him by friday i guess.. just thought i'd throw it in there for now though(i know it's cheating 🙁 )

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    2. In Tommy We Trust
      13 years, 12 hours ago

      Hazard all day for me. I know Oscar can look better on the pitch but it comes down to opportunities for points and Hazard leads in all categories. That said if your Oscar at 8.5, I wouldn't be swapping anytime soon

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      1. Valar(Keith)
        13 years, 12 hours ago

        Yup.. my thoughts exactly. if Oscar was 8.5 and hazard 9.5 it'd be oscar no contest.. at the same price hazard kinda stands out

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      2. skeptical
        13 years, 12 hours ago

        I agree

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      3. Chrissy Waddle - 2025/26
        13 years, 12 hours ago

        Stats are not everything. Hazard did nothing for six game weeks. Oscar is central and more dangerous. Both good options though.

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        1. In Tommy We Trust
          13 years, 12 hours ago

          Yet is only 2 points behind the Brazilian?

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    3. MJ6987
      13 years, 12 hours ago

      Or is the answer neither, and go for someone more nailed on instead?

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      1. Kudo Warrior
        13 years, 12 hours ago

        Maybe a cheaper option who has better fixtures like Lallana?

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        1. Valar(Keith)
          13 years, 12 hours ago

          i get a feelin of security with a big hitter.. not really rational i know, but my team looks more complete 🙂

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          1. Valar(Keith)
            13 years, 12 hours ago

            and it scares the heck out of my ML mates

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            1. Kudo Warrior
              13 years, 12 hours ago

              hahaha I know what you mean. Sometimes you gotta go with the player who could do better, though.

              Will have to think on it!

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          2. MJ6987
            13 years, 12 hours ago

            I know what you mean!

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        2. MJ6987
          13 years, 12 hours ago

          Maybe

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      2. rumplestilskin
        13 years, 12 hours ago

        oscar is nailed on... he needed the rest [still he had to come on at half time to seal the deal]

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  7. Chrissy Waddle - 2025/26
    13 years, 12 hours ago

    Erikson -> Oscar. Done.

    PlAying central in that number 10 role decides it for me.

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    1. LewanGOALski
      13 years, 12 hours ago

      You did the right thong here! 🙂

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      1. Valar(Keith)
        13 years, 12 hours ago

        Deliberate wordplay? 🙂

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    2. LOCO ABREU
      13 years, 12 hours ago

      thinking doing next week

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    3. MJ6987
      13 years, 12 hours ago

      That's pants.

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      1. Chrissy Waddle - 2025/26
        13 years, 12 hours ago

        What is? He doesn't play as number 10? What's your point?

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        1. MJ6987
          13 years, 12 hours ago

          Just joking

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      2. MJ6987
        13 years, 12 hours ago

        Thong? Pants?

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        1. Chrissy Waddle - 2025/26
          13 years, 12 hours ago

          Ah I see. Movin on.

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  8. Phoenix Wright
    13 years, 12 hours ago

    Damn. Arsenal are in a pickle yet again.

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    1. The Farke Side Gallery
      13 years, 12 hours ago

      How so?

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      1. Mílanista
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        13 years, 12 hours ago

        Arsenal, Dortmund and Napoli all on 6 points. Dortmund away next with Napoli at home to Marseille. Arsenal also have to go to Napoli.

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        1. Phoenix Wright
          13 years, 12 hours ago

          This.
          Arsenal will probably need a draw or win at Napoli to qualify in the last gameweek.

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    2. Mílanista
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      13 years, 12 hours ago

      Crisis!

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  9. Evs
    • Has Moderation Rights
    13 years, 12 hours ago

    So Erisken is about to drop tonight.

    Hold or sell?

    Seems odd to sell with hull next up ?

    (PS - If I sell for Oscar I will need offload Vidic too, another appealing fixture)

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    1. MJ6987
      13 years, 12 hours ago

      Not a good FPL player anyway.

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    2. Acquafresca
      13 years, 12 hours ago

      He won't play vs Hull... I'm selling.

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    3. Heydudes13
      13 years, 12 hours ago

      He'll play.

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      1. Acquafresca
        13 years, 12 hours ago

        Lies! 😉

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    4. Chrissy Waddle - 2025/26
      13 years, 12 hours ago

      Swapped for Oscar. Feel better for the future. Eriksen has been nothing but all fart and no poo.

      I want poo. 😉

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    5. FPL Blow-In
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      13 years, 12 hours ago

      I have never had Eriksen but he has looked good when he plays even if his points don't back that up he still could do you good against hull and if Vidic starts home to stoke if want to keep him.

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    6. Feed tha Sheep
      13 years, 12 hours ago

      hold..one last chance

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    7. Granville
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      13 years, 12 hours ago

      Hold then. I think it'll be interesting to see what he does for Spurs in Europe on Thursday. If he scores you'll be regretting your move.

      I'm protected from the drop anyway as I bought him earlier

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      1. Evs
        • Has Moderation Rights
        13 years, 12 hours ago

        My team value is awful, not keen on losing more cash and taking a non player with err.... Cabral as back up 😆

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    8. Evs
      • Has Moderation Rights
      13 years, 12 hours ago

      See, not clear is it.

      Hazard give Oscar a little bit of whipping on the stats but he never performs for me when I've had him in the past.

      I actually want A.Williams for Vidic but I'm a little nervous hell won't be back for the weekend...

      Agh. Killing me this.

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      1. Dago
        13 years, 12 hours ago

        Why not just go Chico then?

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    9. Dago
      13 years, 12 hours ago

      Sitting here waiting to press the button too. Chelseas fixtures are good long term. Its worth having some attacking coverage.

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      1. Evs
        • Has Moderation Rights
        13 years, 12 hours ago

        I agree.

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      2. Chrissy Waddle - 2025/26
        13 years, 12 hours ago

        True. Fixtures great right until Xmas. I've made 0.1m on Eriksen, which is all he's given me.

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        1. Dago
          13 years, 12 hours ago

          Same and five points this week autosub Morrison.

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    10. Shah G
      13 years, 11 hours ago

      Same dilemma. I am holding. Erik > But with Silva. Really need an update on Vidic injury.

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  10. Christos91
    13 years, 12 hours ago

    De gea (Daniels )

    Zabaleta , jageilka , Dawson , Gibbs (Whittaker )

    Ozil , Yaya toure , Oscar , Januzaj (Delph)

    Berbatov Rooney (lambert )

    This is the first week I have really struggled to make a desicion ! What are your thoughts guys ?

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  11. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
    13 years, 12 hours ago

    Any injury news tonight? Been studying 🙁

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    1. MJ6987
      13 years, 12 hours ago

      What players you got playing tonight?

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    2. Mílanista
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      13 years, 12 hours ago

      None

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    3. JT's Dog
      13 years, 12 hours ago

      My left arm is really sore from painting the hall. Well that's what I told the wife

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      1. Kudo Warrior
        13 years, 12 hours ago

        LOL!

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      2. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
        13 years, 12 hours ago

        A fellow lefty...

        Painting the walls white?

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    4. Poseidon. Not arrogant, jus…
      13 years, 12 hours ago

      Giroud, Suarez and Lukaku doubts for remainder of season.

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      1. Shah G
        13 years, 11 hours ago

        Lol. My front 3. Kinda injury proof.

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    5. rumplestilskin
      13 years, 12 hours ago

      what, accounting?
      schurrle and wilshere was seen getting ice packs in the bench after the substitution took place

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      1. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
        13 years, 12 hours ago

        Thanks mate,

        Correct... Working 100+ hours a week. 2 weeks tomorrow and it's all over. Cannot wait.

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  12. JT's Dog
    13 years, 12 hours ago

    This Moses guy, not as good as the book says is he

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    1. GreennRed
      13 years, 12 hours ago

      Not as commanding

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    2. sneif4
      13 years, 12 hours ago

      He's dreadful

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    3. rumplestilskin
      13 years, 12 hours ago

      he looked sharp at wigan....
      the goal he got in liverpool was a gift from Shelvey

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      1. Colonel Wasabi
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        13 years, 12 hours ago

        Basket case.....

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        1. Wilshere Knowledge
          13 years, 12 hours ago

          Nice one! 😀

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      2. JT's Dog
        13 years, 12 hours ago

        He scored a goal? When did this happen?

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  13. rm9
    13 years, 12 hours ago

    Oscar or Hazard?

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    1. Valar(Keith)
      13 years, 12 hours ago

      🙂 go through above and last page

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    2. GreennRed
      13 years, 12 hours ago

      Oscar

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    3. Acquafresca
      13 years, 12 hours ago

      Million dollar question ain't it.

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      1. Danos96
        13 years, 12 hours ago

        Townsend.

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      2. rm9
        13 years, 12 hours ago

        Only €150 : )

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    4. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
      13 years, 12 hours ago

      oscar

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    5. MJ6987
      13 years, 12 hours ago

      If only there was an article about that....

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    6. jas5sk - Youtube channel
      13 years, 12 hours ago

      Get some Hazard and don't look back

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  14. karankachiefs
    13 years, 12 hours ago

    The only way im getting suarez in is if I do studge to suarez at some point as im also getting kun aswell for rooney.

    Question is when is it a good time to do the studge to suarez swap?

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    1. sneif4
      13 years, 12 hours ago

      I think it's too sideways

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      1. Danos96
        13 years, 12 hours ago

        Never.

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      2. karankachiefs
        13 years, 12 hours ago

        It is which is why I don't know when. I think suarez will outscore him and suarez is still fairly low ownership which is why I want him

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    2. GreennRed
      13 years, 12 hours ago

      When Suarez's points difference over Sturrridge's justifies it.

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      1. karankachiefs
        13 years, 12 hours ago

        Don't you think it will?

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        1. GreennRed
          13 years, 12 hours ago

          Eventually. Suarez is a great footballer, Sturridge is very good, but Suarez always looks more motivated to me. Never seems to lose focus. If he musses ten shots on goal he seems able to tell himself he'll get the 11th. But don't do it now unless you're sure it'll happen next GW. Different story if they're the same price. The price difference, could serve you well invested elsewhere.

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    3. MJ6987
      13 years, 12 hours ago

      That's always a difficult move because there will always be other (perceived) priorities so it will probably be for a hit. In the meantime you could be losing points each week. Could be...

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  15. _Ninja_
    13 years, 12 hours ago

    Madness to swap Sturridge to Suarez? I prefer Suarez but got Studge at £9m

    or just do Eriksen to Hazard and be sensible?

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    1. GreennRed
      13 years, 12 hours ago

      Eriksen to Oscar.

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      1. karankachiefs
        13 years, 12 hours ago

        I want suarez but i'd get rid of eriksen first

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    2. Mílanista
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      13 years, 12 hours ago

      Put it this way

      A) sell a good option for another good option

      B) sell a problem for a good option

      Does that help? 😉

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      1. _Ninja_
        13 years, 12 hours ago

        Ha, when you put it like that.. I like Suarez as the capt option that i dont trust with Sturridge as much.

        2nd one i'll do, Hazard or Oscar???

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        1. Mílanista
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          13 years, 12 hours ago

          I prefer Oscar but wouldn't be surprised to be proven wrong.

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  16. Valar(Keith)
    13 years, 12 hours ago

    Done it.. Hazard in. had enough of the doublethinking.. now i cant do anythin about it 🙂 .. Goodnight lads. its been fun today

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  17. Lanley Staurel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    13 years, 12 hours ago

    Never had such a bad start so I need to beef up my captain choices and get a differential.

    So I've decided from now on to chose the player on form irrespective of his price tag so long as he is also playing for a form team. Then I use the table linked below (for members) which shows teams who have conceded the most shots in the box over the previous 4 games and find a link between the chosen player and the opposing team to optimise my statistical chances.

    This week I have Lallana against the team which is actually at the top of this league of shots conceded in the box, Fulham. Looks good,

    If it works I will repost a link to this next weekend and if it doesn't I won't!!

    http://members.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/my-stats-tables/view/4254/

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    1. In Tommy We Trust
      13 years, 12 hours ago

      This worked beautifully last weekend with Chelsea Cardiff.

      Always check out for things like this. Good luck with it

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    2. MJ6987
      13 years, 12 hours ago

      So you are captaining him?

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      1. Lanley Staurel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        13 years, 12 hours ago

        Yep. I need a system to believe in.

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        1. MJ6987
          13 years, 12 hours ago

          Worth a try I guess.

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    3. the axolotl
      13 years, 12 hours ago

      nice chart. west brom look really good defensively from that chart too. hmm

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      1. MJ6987
        13 years, 12 hours ago

        Wow, yeah!

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    4. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      13 years, 12 hours ago

      They're also bottom for chances created. Clyne in for me

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    5. Holy See
      13 years, 12 hours ago

      Very nice Lanley. The WBA stats particularly notable.

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      1. Lanley Staurel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        13 years, 11 hours ago

        Thank you your divineness.

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    6. Efan Ekoku Pops
      13 years, 12 hours ago

      Interesting table. Out of interest, where are the stats for Swansea and Arsenal?

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      1. Lanley Staurel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        13 years, 11 hours ago

        Ah I had lower limits and ceilings to my tables so clearly they were too good to appear.

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        1. Efan Ekoku Pops
          13 years, 11 hours ago

          That's all I need to know... It's Chico time 🙂

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  18. Rinseboy
    13 years, 12 hours ago

    Worth doing Brady to hazard for a hit this week or wait till next!?

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  19. Chrissy Waddle - 2025/26
    13 years, 12 hours ago

    Neil Lennon is soooooooo ginger. Fluorescent ginger.

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    1. JT's Dog
      13 years, 12 hours ago

      I got changed after golf game with him and I can tell you it isn't natural

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      1. Chrissy Waddle - 2025/26
        13 years, 12 hours ago

        Your kidding. He is classic ginger. What isn't natural?

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        1. Ginkapo FPL
          13 years, 12 hours ago

          read it again slowly. its a joke

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          1. Chrissy Waddle - 2025/26
            13 years, 12 hours ago

            Nope. Over my head.

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            1. Ginkapo FPL
              13 years, 12 hours ago

              What part of a blokes body do you only see when they're getting changed.... its not ginger....

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    2. Colonel Wasabi
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      13 years, 12 hours ago

      Ginger power !!!!!! One day we'll rule the world.

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      1. Chrissy Waddle - 2025/26
        13 years, 12 hours ago

        Don't get me wrong. Red hair can be very sexy. But he looks ill from being too ginger.

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  20. Puncheon Guly
    13 years, 12 hours ago

    Coleman and Eriksen to Dawson and Silva? Yey or ney?

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    1. Shah G
      13 years, 12 hours ago

      Good move. But i'll get Chico instead, tot fix getting tough.

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  21. rohan
    13 years, 12 hours ago

    Getting in Hazard this week has turned out to be brilliant thus far

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    1. jas5sk - Youtube channel
      13 years, 12 hours ago

      Agreed. Only cost 1 Michu too

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  22. JayBomb
    13 years, 12 hours ago

    Pick one to Captain

    A Ozil
    B Giroud
    C Studge

    Cheers

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    1. rohan
      13 years, 12 hours ago

      Giroud

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    2. LewanGOALski
      13 years, 12 hours ago

      B

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  23. LewanGOALski
    13 years, 12 hours ago

    is there any mid worth to get for Eriksen up to 9.1, not being Michu, Oscar or Hazard ? I'd also need some nice argumentation to bring Silva in again into my team.

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  24. Porkmeat
    13 years, 12 hours ago

    Is Aguero likely to rise more than 0.2 this week?

    I have enough to do Giroud > Aguero after Crystal Palace, as long as Aguero doesn't rise more than 0.2.

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    1. Shah G
      13 years, 12 hours ago

      I don't think so. Not an easy fix next.

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  25. Shah G
    13 years, 12 hours ago

    Oscar vs Hazard is a debate between those who got Oscar last week and those who are bringing Hazard this week. I got Oscar btw and planning on getting Silva next week. Silva > Hazard.

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    1. LewanGOALski
      13 years, 12 hours ago

      Oscar vs Hazard is a million dollar question with no right answear here

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      1. Valar(Keith)
        13 years, 12 hours ago

        ITWT nailed it above

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  26. karankachiefs
    13 years, 12 hours ago

    Is it worth doing kolo to GJ this week?

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  27. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
    13 years, 12 hours ago

    Wilshere completed 15 of 30 attempted passes. 50% completion rate. Wow.

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    1. the axolotl
      13 years, 12 hours ago

      someone said earlier about how great he is at keeping the ball. he really isn't

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    2. Drip Doctor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      13 years, 12 hours ago

      The manager was the weakness tonight. AW: "We should have been more cautious and played for the point, but you can't say that to players who want to win" He is the manager!

      It is the one slight criticism that can be aimed at Wenger, the lack of a gameplan.

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  28. Somalion
    13 years, 12 hours ago

    Where is my darling Ronh? I want to gently remind him of Arsenal's loss 😉

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  29. Richd
    13 years, 12 hours ago

    Any news on Ben Davies? Might have to bring Johnson in for a hit if not to get 3 defenders out.

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    1. Wilshere Knowledge
      13 years, 12 hours ago

      Nope. Swansea are useless with their updates.

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  30. MJ6987
    13 years, 12 hours ago

    After falling steadily for weeks, how the HELL is JWP now rising again after I sold him???

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