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8 November 2013 1599 comments
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We keep faith in a 4-3-3 formation this weekend after 10 teams delivered clean sheets last time out. Southampton, Chelsea and Liverpool all provide us with a pair of players apiece, while Sunday’s match at Old Trafford supplies us with a couple of in-form contenders before we brace ourselves for yet another international interruption:

Artur Boruc gets the nod as Southampton prepare for the visit of Hull City. Mauricio Pochettino’s side have chalked up a clean sheet in each of their last four at St Mary’s and with the visitors drawing blanks in three of their five road trips, defensive returns look on the menu once again for the Pole, who is joint-top scoring keeper in the Fantasy Premier League (FPL) game.

A home game with Newcastle brings Jan Vertonghen into consideration. The Belgian has racked up 27 points in the last three Gameweeks since moving to left-back and with seven clean sheets in the opening 10 league fixtures, Andre Villas-Boas’ backline has been particularly resilient. The Tottenham manager’s tinkering further up the pitch enhances Vertonghen’s potential – he may have produced just one assist so far but is 22 points ahead of any midfield team-mate in the FPL standings.

John Terry is drafted in ahead of Chelsea’s home game with West Brom. The Baggies have scored just once in their last two road trips, suggesting a first clean sheet in six could be on the cards for Jose Mourinho’s side, whilst Terry’s threat in the box has been particularly impressive in recent weeks and has delivered a goal and assist already.

Having recovered from the illness that kept him out of Sunday’s game at the Emirates, Glen Johnson welcomes Fulham to Anfield this weekend. Whether in a 3-4-1-2 or 4-4-2, Johnson arguably offers the greatest security of any of Brendan Rodgers’ defenders – with the Cottagers having failed to score in three of their last four road trips, the Reds look a strong shout for a clean sheet, while Johnson’s raids down the right offer hope of attacking returns.

A trip to struggling Palace brings Leighton Baines into the reckoning. Everton have conceded one in the last three, whilst their hosts have found the net on a single occasion over the same time period – as always, the left-back’s set-piece duties and delivery from the flank boost his appeal ahead of the Selhurst Park showdown.

With doubts still hovering over Eden Hazard’s starting role after the Belgian was omitted from the midweek Champions League match with Schalke, we’re opting for Oscar for Chelsea’s home game with West Brom. The Brazilian has been his side’s most consistent performer at the Bridge and has scored in three of five appearances in front of the Blues fans – Hazard, on the other hand, has scored in just one of Chelsea’s home games so far ahead of the visit of West Brom.

Adam Lallana gets the nod for Southampton’s home clash against Hull. The Saints skipper has produced a goal or assist in four of his last six appearances and, up against a Tigers side that have conceded twice in all but one of their road trips so far, could be poised to pick up the points again before the schedule turns a little tougher.

Man of the moment Aaron Ramsey cannot be ignored as Arsenal travel to Old Trafford. Wednesday’s winner in Dortmund continued the Welshman’s relentless pursuit of goals – it’s now 11 for the season in 17 games across all competitions for the Gunners midfielder. Ramsey has shown a consistency that has proven a rarity amongst midfield options this term – with attacking returns in seven of his 10 league appearances, he’ll be confident of picking up the points against a United side that have failed to register a clean sheet in any of the last six.

Runaway leader in this week’s Captain Poll, Luis Suarez will be licking his lips at the thought of a home game with Fulham. The Cottagers have managed a single clean sheet in nine games and with 23 points in his two Anfield appearances since returning from suspension, the Uruguayan could have a field day against Martin Jol’s strugglers.

A trip to struggling Sunderland offers Sergio Aguero the platform to continue his sensational form. Seven goals and five assists in the last five highlight his recent displays and, up against a side that have conceded in every game this season, the Argentine could be set for his fifth set of double figures thus far. While David Silva’s injury absence is a bitter blow for Manuel Pellegrini, it’s worth noting that the Spaniard was sidelined for the 4-1 win over United back in Gameweek 5 – Aguero still managed two goals and maximum bonus that day.

We’re expecting goals at both ends of the pitch in Sunday’s Old Trafford encounter and draft in Wayne Rooney for the home side. With five goals, three assists and 11 bonus points in his last seven league outings, the United forward has struck a rich vein of form under David Moyes and will fancy his chances of plundering a backline that have managed just one away clean sheet (at Palace) so far this season.

Ashley Williams warms the bench as Swansea prepare for the visit of Stoke. The Swans may be toiling up top but have been particularly resilient at the back, with just a single goal conceded in the last three league games. Williams, at 4.8, has earned six bonus points from three clean sheets so far.

United’s Adnan Januzaj also makes the squad for the visit of Arsenal. The youngster looks set for a fourth start in five after being rested from the midweek match against Real Sociedad and trickery on the flank has already harvested two goals and a pair of assists in six appearances under David Moyes.

Jay Rodriguez is our budget striker pick for the Saints’ home clash against Hull. The former Burnley man has finally found the form that made him such a pre-season favourite around these parts – with three goals, an assist and seven bonus points in the last four Gameweeks, he’s proven superb value at just 5.8.

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

    4-3-3 or 3-4-3? Currently

    Migs(Boruc)
    Coleman/Fonte/Terry/Dawson (Chester)
    Ozil/Oscar/Ramsey (Barkley, Brady)
    Suarez/Augero/Lukaku

    Could conceivably play Barkley or Brady and drop a def.

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  2. Colin Hendry
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Who to get rid of out of Barkley/Siggy and Brady??
    And who to replace 1 of them with?
    I'm thinking maybe Siggy to Ramsey or Lallana??

    Help please guys!

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

      Brady has potential to be a budget season keeper in my eye. Spurs midfield is a dice roll thing at the mo, Ramsey in If you must?

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

    nasri or coutinho??

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    1. potatoace
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Cout

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    2. Claret14
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      nasri for me. owned court and he just disappointed me

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      1. Laserface
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        suarez will convert his passes now

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

      Nasri

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

      Cout, again

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

      super tight i see

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      1. Jernau M Gurgeh
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        said the bishop to...........

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  4. JayBomb
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Bit unsure who to pick. Pick 2 out of this lot???

    A Nasty
    B Dawson
    C Coleman
    D Ravel

    Seem to be unlucky with picks this year. Dawson and Coleman on my bench last GW

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

      Daws, Coleman

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    2. Mr. Bean
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Nasty is a doubt no?

      So Dawson, Coleman

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  5. Adnan Shah
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Which one to bench from:

    Barkley, Coleman, Walker?

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

      tough but coleman for me

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      1. Adnan Shah
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        I am thinking Walker. Newcastle scored in last 8 league games but then Spurs kept CS in 7 of 10 games.

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

      Barks

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    3. Mr. Bean
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Coleman

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    4. gggl4
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Barkley. Not nailed on anymore, is he?

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  6. The class of 92
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Boruc
    Clyne Baines Johnson
    Hazard Ozil Barkley Ravel
    Sturridge(C) Rooney Aguero

    Bench: Brady Burner Wilson

    any changes needed?

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

    So Silva in for a hit worked well 😎

    http://tinyurl.com/aawenv3

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    1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      snap, id hi5 you but i just gnawed my own hand off in a rage

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

        😀

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

      😆

      I agree 🙁

      On the upside, it may cause Kolarov to be OOP

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

        Maybe never thought of that..It will be christmas for you if that happens 🙂

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

          I will be on my way to the pub when the line-ups are released. If it happens I don't think I'll make it to Old Trafford.

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    3. Reedy
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      We really nailed it.

      BTW I've now joined you on a -12. Go team El Salvador!

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      1. Parm
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        Missing half of the teams squads atm.

        😕

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

          Hmm. Tis early yet, hope they come in soon!

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

          I'll email you now Parm

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

        😎

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  8. Heydudes13
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    ROOONEEYYYYYYYYY.

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

      Just practicing?

      Do you think If i begged FPL they'd let me swap spot for a striker spot?

      I think we should have 14 picks and one 'floating' spot that can be used in any position, but you can only change which position you have it in on wc.

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      1. Parm
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        3-3-4 every week for me then.

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

          I'm not sure, if there is a mid that is firing you may want him

          It will never happen anyway

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      2. Heydudes13
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        We would all love that, but it is a bit unethical to the game! 😀

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

    G2G for this gw? 1 FT, 1.2m in the bank

    Mignolet
    Walker - Kos - Coleman
    Ozil - Haz - Snodgrass - Whitt
    Suarez (c) - Aguero - Lukaku

    Bench: Lewis, Collins, Brady, Chester

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    1. No Luck
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      And still have a FT! Unbelievable team management 😀

      I'd play Collins over Kos, but that could go either way, nice team!

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  10. No Luck
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Which two would you play:

    Nolan (nor), Whittingham (avl), Chico (STK), M Turner (WHM)

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

      Last 2

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      1. No Luck
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        A lot of people fancying the defenders this week... Maybe I should play Nolan though, if he's playing as the striker?

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

      tough but chico and nolan for me 🙂

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      1. No Luck
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        OK thanks!

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  11. Laserface
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    A classic RMT for my team .. Do you reckon i"ll hit 60+ this week ? taken a 8 pt hit

    Migz
    Ivan Coleman Evra
    Coutinho Ozil Ramsey JWP
    Lukaku Aguero Suarez(C)

    Subs- 4.0,Routledge,Chester,Chambers

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

    With only 1 Scout pick, I'm actually very happy with my starting XI this GW, blind confidence?

    Migs
    Clyne Rat Ivanovic
    Ozil Hazard Coutinho Ravel
    Rooney Lukaku Studge(C)

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

      lukaku is going to rip it up against palace

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    2. Scottys Army
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      no kun and suarez is a big minus

      ok team

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

      Nice team, lots of quality differential. Despite being good for the team Coutinho is yet to convert it into points.

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

    8-2 to arsenal i think schneider was being too generous to manU

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      1. Piggs Boson
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        His predictions are very good, bar the United one...

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  14. Ben Mee Over A Table
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Demel or Collins for Reid? And don't reply with Rat or Tomkins or anyone else otherwise I will put a vendetta on you.

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

      Demel then he is more nailed, but what is wrong with Rat or Tomkins?

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      1. Ben Mee Over A Table
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        It is a simple question with 2 possible answers, no more. Collins is the cheapest to choose from and I believe Demel has the best scoring potential. They are the 2 areas I base my defence choices around.

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

          then Demel as Collins will be dropped when Reid is back

          I disagree though as I think Tomkins will score very soon (I don't him btw). But on the criteria of nailed-onness. Demel

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    2. RÏɠBY
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      vlaaaaar 😉

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      1. Ben Mee Over A Table
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        You would...well, the vendetta is coming your way!

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  15. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Evening all. 🙂

    3 Scout picks 😎

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    1. Trigg ⭐️
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Just 2 for me.

      I win 😎

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

        1

        I win 😎

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        1. Trigg ⭐️
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 4 months ago

          *transfer out Suarez and Aguero*

          I win .... oh, wait ... 🙁

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      2. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        3 is the optimal number. 😛

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    2. RÏɠBY
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      better WC quick..

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    3. jas5sk - Youtube channel
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Great grav!

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      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers. Will be changing it next week though.

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  16. Trigg ⭐️
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Doing Michu > Hazard now.

    I think he is a class player, and more than capable of scoring FPL points. Great fixtures ahead, and well rested after his little holiday in midweek.

    Let's be honest, he can't do any worse than any other non-Ramsey midfielder this season.

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

      Oscar mate

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      1. Trigg ⭐️
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        What makes you so sure?

        When I think of Oscar, I think of a Coutinho ... lovely footballer, but perhaps not a great FPL prospect.

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  17. Ramboo
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Who to start, and why? Cant really decide, need help!

    A : Barkley (cry)
    B : Morrison (nor)

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    1. Trigg ⭐️
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Same problem, I'm going with A.

      Really think he will start this weekend.

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

        I was going with A all this week myself, but have changed it to B atm.

        I really think A will start, since Osman was bad last match. The thing is that i think A will start, but i am 100% certain B will start :/

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        1. Trigg ⭐️
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 4 months ago

          But I think Norwich will keep a CS this week.

          Of course, just my opinion!

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

            Yeah, maybe ill go back to Barkley.

            Norwich is not quite as shitty as Crystal Palce + Barkley can benefit from Lukaku..

            Yeah, heading towards Barkley again now 😛 Sooo hard decision!! 😛

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  18. ratski
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Ok I have some major problems here.
    Migs,(Davis)
    Terry, Coleman, Dawson, (kos, Chester)
    Barkley, jwp, silva, Ozil, (Brady)
    Suarez, Rooney, giroud

    Already made my transfer already but now need to dump silva (who I bought in)

    A. Dump silva for someone like Oscar or yaya for -4
    B. giroud and silva out for Ramsey and ageuro -8

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  19. potatoace
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Ars or New defender for the next 3 games ?, from gw12 that is.

    I'm leaning towards Debuchy or Kos

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

      Debuchy

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

      kos

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  20. Colonel Shoe 肝池
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    ozil to silva to coutinho -8 😎 .... still may not manage a full team, fpl cant beat it

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  21. kit kat club
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    januzaj or barkley? god damn scout picks 🙁

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

      barkley, i think adnan will start from the bench

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      1. potatoace
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        Likely both will start from the bench tbh

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    2. Mr. Bean
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      I'd say Januzaj has a much better chance of starting since he was rested midweek and he's playing well. Barkley has been quiet and Martinez' mention of needing to give him rest

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      1. kit kat club
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        januzaj it is then. thanks

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  22. Drop Dead Tsimikas
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Oh, goody, 7 if you count Januzaj.

    Now the question is which two of the following do I play (assuming Boruc in net):

    Fonte
    Januzaj
    Barkley

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  23. seanie3
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    anyone else think RVP could have a quiet game against Arsenal or will he be fired up to score a couple past his old club

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

      he'll do sweet f'all.. and be tired after sleepless nights after missing that penalty

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  24. Plagued by indecision
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Please RMT

    Boruc
    Clyne Coleman Toure
    Ramsey Ozil Oscar Townsend
    Sturridge Lukaku RVP(C)

    Subs: Foster Morrison Baker Chester

    I've wound up with a Differentials XI but since I'm ranked about 1 million I think that might be beneficial. Many thanks for your feedback.

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  25. The Gambler.
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    6 Scout Picks and would have been 7 but for Silva injury.

    Best replacement for Silva?

    I'm thinking of next 3 fixtures, then get Silva back or Walcott.

    Cant get Coutinho as already got 3 LFC.

    Yaya
    Nasri
    Hazard

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

      Hazard

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    2. RÏɠBY
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      nasri

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

      Nasri or Yaya, both are nailed on to start. I went for Nasri, as he might be a bit more involved since Silva is out. But it kinda depends on your coverage as well...

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  26. The Sarjeant
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Maybe having a lot of scout picks from now on is a good thing with last week scoring so high. Maybe things are changing!

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    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Freak event 🙂

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

        Haha! I hope not I have like 6!

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  27. Runci
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    I have to sell Silva. Who should I buy? Oscar, Hazard, Yaya? Anyone else? Already have Ozil, Lallana, Ramsey, Barkley.

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    1. gggl4
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      coutinho short term. oscar/hazard long term

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    2. RÏɠBY
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      bench.. great midfield

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

      Oscar

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  28. gggl4
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    who to bench out of clyne (have boruc), ramsey, ravel, nastasic?

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  29. Toby
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Is Giroud to Benteke a bad move? I have no other Arsenal players

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  30. La Roja
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Play Ravel or Januzaj?

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

      Januzaj

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    2. gggl4
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Ravel. have a feeling Arsenal will keep able to keep that mid table team quiet

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