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2 November 2013 5236 comments
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Following Newcastle’s somewhat surprising 2-0 win, the Gameweek rolls on with six three o’clock kick-offs, followed by a tea-time feast as Arsenal host Liverpool in the 5.30 encounter.

Fantasy managers will be focused on the Etihad, where City are expected to rout visitors Norwich City, with Sergio Aguero heavily backed with the armband by many. The team news finds that Manuel Pellegrini has, as reported, dropped Joe Hart from his lineup, handing Romanian Costel Pantilimon the start with Javi Garcia also missing out as Alvaro Negredo comes into a 4-4-2. Visitors Norwich make two changes – Robert Snodgrass misses out after his midweek concussion, while Alex Tettey is also sidelined through injury. Steven Whittaker and Bradley Johnson are drafted in.

The red side of Manchester are at the Cottage today, with David Moyes again ringing the changes. He drafts in Rafael, Nemanja Vidic, Antonio Valencia and Anan Januzaj, with Chris Smalling, Nani and Shinji Kagawa making way – Michael Carrick is sidelined with an Achilles problem. Fulham make just one change – Ashkan Dejagah comes in for Darren Bent.

Down at the KC Stadium, Steve Bruce is able to welcome back Sone Aluko after injury, while Jake Livermore also returns having been ineligible for the trip to Spurs. Alex Bruce drops out through injury, with David Meyler also making way. Robbie Brady is only fit enough for the Hull bench, with Abdoulaye Faye and Robert Koren also amongst their subs. Gus Poyet makes just one change to his Sunderland lineup following the win over Newcastle – Fabio Borini earns a start after his winning goal and replaces Adam Johnson as the Black Cats appear to go with three strikers. Wes Brown is back on the Sunderland bench.

West Ham again line up without a centre forward, as Matt Jarvis replaces the injured Ricardo Vaz Te and Jack Collison comes in for Mo Diame who is benched. Opponents Villa make four changes – Matt Lowton, Ciaran Clark, Karim El Ahmadi and Yacouba Sylla all earn starting roles as Gabriel Agbonhlahor is sidelined with an ankle problem, while Antonio Luna and Fabian Delph are also ruled out; Aleks Tonev drops to the bench.

Down at the Britannia, Mark Hughes makes a single change to his midfield with Glenn Whelan getting the start ahead of Wilson Palacios. Southampton are unchanged as Mauricio Pochettino is again without striker Pablo Osvaldo.

Finally, at the Hawthorns, Steve Clarke hands starts to James Morrison, Chris Brunt and Shane Long as Claudio Yacob drops to the bench and Victor Anichebe and Nicolas Anelka are out of the matchday squad. Morgan Amalfitano is fit and starts. Keith Millen names an unchanged Palace lineup.

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  1. Acquafresca
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    Evs... i guess we gotta take out Lukaku for Aguero now, don't we 🙁

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    1. The Finnisher
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      Before Lukaku plays Crystal Palace?

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    2. Henry Hill
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      Lukaku is playing the worst team ion the league next week, he could get a massive score

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    3. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
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      You dont have to 🙂

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    4. Evs
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      I haven't enough cash to do that, would have to be Rooney.

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      1. Acquafresca
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        Is it worth taking Wazza out you think?

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    5. Milner4eva
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      Lukaku (c) next week would do nicely

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      1. ILOVEBAPS
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        Suarez is the man next GW!

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  2. Henry Hill
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    Why does Faye not play anymore for Hull?

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  3. OPTA FPL
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    Taihiti in trouble

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    1. SuperOsçarBaby
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      why

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  4. copps
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    sunderland down to 9 men WTF

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    1. Prime
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      Terrorists, tat's the f**k

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  5. FORCA INTER
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    Pieters-assist
    Sess-assist
    Aguero C - 3 assists
    Silva-goal
    Rooney-Goal and assist

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    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
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      thanks for the update

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    2. Piggs Boson
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      Well played. Just Rooney(C) and Kun for me.

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    3. The Finnisher
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      Did Pieters get an assist for that? 😆

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    4. Derailed Bandwagon
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      48 points for you so far, but you got 10 players playing.

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    5. beric
      • 13 Years
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      come on senegooooaaal

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  6. Piggs Boson
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    Super Saturday.

    Well done Premier League.

    *stands and applauds*

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  7. JWF
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    What are the odds on Sunderland getting a draw out of this game now? Might be worth a punt.

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

      20-1

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      1. JWF
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        Probably about right but it wouldn't be that surprising if they held on and then nicked one.

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  8. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
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    Anyone else think the surname Sagbo sounds like that of a male pornstar.

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    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
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      not familiar with male pornstars but I will believe you as you sound like an expert

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      1. FPL Blow-In
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        lmao

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      2. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
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        I knew this would of been the first responses i would have received 😀

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  9. Captain Hindsight
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    With Stoke's hoofball play, it was only a matter of time before Begovic scored in open play. Glad I transferred Cech out for a hit.

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    1. Evs
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      Nice 🙂

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    2. DÏLKS
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      Always likely Chelsea were gonna concede, and obviously Begovic was gonna score; proven goal scorer he is...

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      1. Mull
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        You don't really get the point of captain hindsight do you?

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        1. DÏLKS
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          Obviously, just agreeing with his point y'know.

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  10. PussyGalore
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    Aguero and Nasty in for Vidic and Giroud for a hit this past week. Avoided the price drop and got a feck load of points.

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  11. Thomass
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    12 years, 4 months ago

    @James_Carroll84: As always, confirmed #LFC team news will be published first on @LFC at 4.30pm GMT.

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  12. JK - Cønt ⭐
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    Given we play Arsenal and Everton play Palace, Barkley to Januzaj is gonna have to wait.

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  13. Kuyt Dirkula +42
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    The way my luck is going this season, i'll be lucky to break into the top 500,000...

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    1. Texas Pete
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      I'll be lucky to finish in the top 3mil!

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  14. GREENDREAMS11
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    Cattermole and Dossena out for the City game next week, *rubs hands*

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    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
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      they might play well now

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  15. Colonel Shoe 肝池
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    chester cant come back fast enough for me....but whos he going to oust

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  16. beric
    • 13 Years
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    just noticed the scout picks...4-3-3? whats that about. and baines against spurs?

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    1. The Finnisher
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Also no Begovic?

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

      Yawn

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      1. beric
        • 13 Years
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        why yawn? are we not supposed to debate scout picks anymore?

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        1. JWF
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          Not when they're looking as good as they are right now.

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

          Sure, but after the games. Why don't you mention no Chelsea?

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          1. beric
            • 13 Years
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            I would have done if i saw them before the games, chelsea was a shock result to me. I just dont think 4-3-3 is a good idea

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          2. Granville
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            • 16 Years
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            Also what's wrong with 4-3-3, its a totally valid formation

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

      Mids overrated. All good so far.

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    4. Piggs Boson
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      12 years, 4 months ago

      It's strange, but it seems to be working!

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    5. jas5sk - Youtube channel
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      Spurs might not score without a penalty

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    6. Stephen - Robot Daniels
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      Spurs are quite flaccid in attack...

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      1. Piggs Boson
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        Great use of the word 'flaccid'.

        +1

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    7. Parm
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      Blame Mark

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    8. Dr Dream
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Yeah..3 goal attempts in four games no chances created,no goals, no assists and losing out to Miralls on kicks and corners left me scratching my head. GJ OOP must surely be the one most likely.

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  17. Henry Hill
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    12 years, 4 months ago

    Quick quiz while we wait for second half: Lee Cattermole was sent off for the seventh time in the PL; only three players have seen red more often. Can you anme them?

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    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Patrick Viera
      Roy Keane

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      1. Henry Hill
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        Viera correct, Keano wrong. Two to go

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        1. Mílanista
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          • 14 Years
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          Vinnie Jones

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        2. Rupert The Horse
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          • 13 Years
          12 years, 4 months ago

          Scholes?

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    2. jas5sk - Youtube channel
      • 14 Years
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      If he had played more, would have said Balotelli

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    3. Chazza
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      Richard Dunne

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      1. Henry Hill
        • 16 Years
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        Correct. Only one to go

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    4. Derailed Bandwagon
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      Richard Dunne, Patrik Viera and ?????

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      1. jas5sk - Youtube channel
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        Neville or Scholes

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    5. Why Always Mayonnaise?
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      Big Dunc!

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      1. Henry Hill
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        Ya that's the answer

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    6. Seamy
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      Bowyer?

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    7. JK - Cønt ⭐
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      It just came up on bbc live text so I know the answer, so I won't say

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      1. Henry Hill
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        Jeff Stelling must read here, he just asked the panel same question!

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    8. Ricky - it doesn\'t ta…
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      Saylor

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  18. Sleep Talk
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    Woah. This wasn't the best first half to sleep through eh? Some results!

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    1. Pratik
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      Going by your name, ah?

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  19. Claret14
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    Brighton were dirty when Poyet was manager so won't be surprised if same continues with Sunderland

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  20. Stephen - Robot Daniels
    • 13 Years
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    Would love just one goal and at least 60 minutes from Aguero.

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    1. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
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      Lets not be too humble. Im asking for two goals

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

      He will score

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  21. Twelve years a slave
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    38 from 6 and it only half time

    Aguero and Sess in for Eriksen and Giroud looking a good move.

    Still worried avout RVP Sturridge Silva and Toure though

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    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
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      31 from 4

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    2. Kuyt Dirkula +42
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      9 from 5 🙁

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  22. PINKFISH (SANCTIONED AND GA…
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    Negredo will not come off as he was raised by Beasts of the forest.

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  23. GreennRed
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    Did Ravel hack down Weimann ?

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  24. GREENDREAMS11
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    Scout picks, Well done btw

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  25. GoonerByron
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    Aguero.. Why did I get rid of you 3 weeks ago 🙁

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  26. Optimus.
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    Posted this this morning,rival in ML 😛

    http://fantasy.premierleague.com/entry/910899/transfers/history/

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    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      Ouch

      I have a guy in ML who keeps getting cleanies off his bench. His one transfer this week

      Aluko ➡ Berahino

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  27. aehii
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    If arsenal vs liverpool is a 0-0 stalemate..

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  28. The Finnisher
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    Negredo off 😀

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    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
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      😀

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  29. Ricky - it doesn\'t ta…
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    Turned man u off to watcb the rugby. Great game this

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  30. Colonel Shoe 肝池
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    ozil to silva for next week ???

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