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10 November 2013 4759 comments
Mark Mark
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A quartet of matches, three of which are beamed into our living rooms as we sit and count up the Fantasy points. This is a Sunday to savour.

Certainly, expectations are high. With Manchester City’s goal machine set to engage against struggling Sunderland, Spurs and Swansea with home matches and a true classic in the making to come at Old Trafford, the day looks packed with goals, incident and potential returns.

White Hart Lane provides the venue for our first encounter at midday, as Andre Villas-Boas look to cut loose having scored just two goals in their last three home league matches. Newcastle turn up looking to spoil the party, fresh from taking three points off Chelsea last weekend. That’s followed by City’s trip to Sunderland, with Sergio Aguero looking to maintain an incredible run of scoring form that has seen him notch seven goals in his last five league starts. Swansea host Stoke following that, a match cast in the shadow of Man United’s clash with Arsenal. A rich array of talent is on show at Old Trafford, with Fantasy managers hoping for goals and points from the likes of Robin van Persie, Wayne Rooney, Aaron Ramsey and Mesut Ozil.

Look to our Twitter feed for all the teamsheet news, while our Dugout Discussion chatroom is now open and will stick around throughout to cater for your real-time chatter requirements.

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  1. New Ghost
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Think I may get Rooney back (RAS). Fancy United to go on a run of results now.

    Absolutely destroys the midfield though.

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    1. mgilbert86
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      thought about it but remy seemed more sensible, and as you said, my midfield is in better shape

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      1. New Ghost
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        Yep, might just save the dosh for Theo's return.

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    2. The Shadow
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Was my plan to bring him in next week but I'm still concerned ManU aren't scoring much against non relegation zone teams.

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

    What happened to Arnie today? Anyone know? Not an injury I hope... although it's never a good thing to see your player leave the field before 60.

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

    14.5 million budget l;ads

    what 2 mids would you buy ?

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    1. MJ6987
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Ramsey and Sess maybe.

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

        They looks the 2 standouts

        thanks MJ

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  4. TheSteady ¤ Wines th…
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    72(-8) points. Very happy man here 🙂

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  5. mgilbert86
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    ozil to hazard crazy? can see eden having a field day against west ham who look poor

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

      I would not do that trade.

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  6. parkerdip
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    how can I bring in Suarez with 2FT?. One to go would be Sturridge. I have 0.4 in the bank.

    Mignolet / Given
    Coleman / M.Turner / Mertesacker / Fonte / Zabaleta
    Ozil / Hazard / Ramsey / Townsend / Thomas
    Lukaku / Aguero / Sturridge

    Who else is best to replace to fund Suarez?. Sturridge to Suarez would means i am -1.9 in red

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  7. FORCA INTER
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    people finally realized that Ozil is not good fpl player?

    massivly overrpriced

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    1. mgilbert86
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      our whole squad is tired as this 11 has played every pl and non league game, after the international break we will be much better

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

      double figure haul next game and you will be silent

      Yawn

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

      Seneglol

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      1. FORCA INTER
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        their own fault , player like me never should be benched

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

      2 goals and 5 assists from 8 matches? I'm okay with that return for now. Not going to go flipping my sh*t because he didn't get a big haul against United at OT...

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

      Arsenal looked massively out of gas to be fair!

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    6. Granville
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 16 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      What because he didn't shine against the champions? Silly.

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      1. FORCA INTER
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        it's not , his stats are not good

        he dont score enought goals

        few assists for almsot 11M , NO THANKS

        so manny better options around

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

          That's the problem. There aren't!

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

          Too bad Pieters played btw

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    7. Acquafresca
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      change your name. I think we've lost 😆

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

        Change your name to Ctp. Hindsight please

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  8. Somalion
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    I do so tire of people with good scores complaining on here...

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    1. New Ghost
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      How's med school?

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

        Not in yet, have to finish my final year in my current degree and then heading in 😀

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        1. New Ghost
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 4 months ago

          Best of luck man! It's a hell of a grind. 🙂

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

            Ah sure that's much like my current degree 😀 Cheers 🙂 You've been through it?

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  9. DA Minnion (Former great)
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Done zaba and studge to vlaar and suarez (c).love it when it works out.

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  10. RocketMan
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Not being funny but I'm really not a fan of this BPS system.. Rooney was awesome tonight and only got 2 BPS with an assist!! WTF!!

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

      Erm.... We've got some bad news for you

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

        what?

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

      Lost lots of BPS.

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

        why did he loose them.. obs the yellow but how else

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

          Shots off target, losing the ball.

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

            crazy system IMO

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

              CS worth more than assist in BPS.

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

      I don't have him but I agree...top man on the pich by miles...

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    4. Caine & Co.
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      What the fock are you talking about. 2bps is pretty good for an assist

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

        no I mean he only scored 2 as in the BPS column so not even close to any bonuses!!

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

      agree. ridiculous

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  11. AK ⭐
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Average to be around 35 surely?

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

      In the end:

      Cout- 3
      Nasri- 2
      Santi- 2

      all mega fails.

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

        Well. Yes. I am still optimistic though.

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

        so your saying Cout was the best replacement for Silva... nailed it 😉

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    2. Old Man
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Considerably higher.

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  12. JS27
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    29 (-4)! My worst ever fantasy football season continues!

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    1. mgilbert86
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      about what I would have without suarez

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  13. Damo.
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Any idea on a cut off point for the cup?

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

      anyone without Suarez C are out

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

        Nice one

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

    Now to figure out Silva's replacement. Hmmm.

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

    I honestly think United can win the league. Will take a gigantic effort but with RVP and Rooney it's proven the most important thing is having match winners. Spurs, Chelsea and Arsenal can have all the quality in midfield but that isn't enough in my view.

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    1. TheSteady ¤ Wines th…
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Ofc they can win it. They are last years champions!

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

      Arsenal will win the league

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

        Not can win it, will win it?

        🙄

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

          Even Sunderland can win the league. Thanks for posting what we already knew

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

            Yes and I can win the 100m at the Olympics on the basis of being a human with legs.

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

      And I don't think United have the quality in midfield. Depends on a lot of factors. I'd rather sit back and enjoy and hope Chelsea win it

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

      I honestly think one of Arsenal, Liverpool, Utd, Citeh or Chelsea will win the league.

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

        You are a visionary!

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

          😀

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

          I thank you. 🙂

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    5. Bubz
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Feels like absolutely anybody can win it. Man U certainly capable.

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    6. CHANCING PUNT
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Spot on Granny.

      The 2 teams that concern me most, City and Chelsea, are marginally either side of us.

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

        City are still favourites for me despite the crap being served up on the road.

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

      Ignored Man CIty?

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

        City are the other side with proven match winners. Liverpool too obviously, but they have no depth.

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    8. tm245
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Not sure Spurs should be in the conversation -- no attacking identity and Thursday matches will be hard on their chances.

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    9. KillTheWise1
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      United to finish 5th

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    10. Somalion
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Arsenal need a better striker, then they will be extremely tough to look past. As it stands though I agree.

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

      Overreaction theater at it's best. ManU will be very, very lucky to finish 5th

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

        its*

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  16. onionbarje
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Even though i only got 29 points i am glad utd won, made my weekend

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    1. You've got red on you.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Same 🙂 but with a massive 31 points.

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  17. Mr Smith
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Team currently:

    Vorm, Davies
    Terry, Clyne, Coleman, Burner, Chester
    Ozil, Oscar, Ramsey, Barkley, Jacuzzi
    Lukaku, Suarez, Aguero

    3.2m in the bank.

    Which is the best option:

    A). Lukaku & Oscar -> Rooney & Coutinho

    Or

    B). Lukaku & Barkley -> Remy & Coutinho

    ?

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

    7k rank from yesterday... I got 7 today... Where am I going to go now haha.

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

      Except Rooney and RVP hardly anyone else performed, so don't worry.

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

        What Pratik said

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  19. Total Foot 5
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Williams vs Ravel
    How many here had Williams betting on cs + 1-3 Bonus for him potantial 8.
    Reality: Ravel 8pts. Williams a doughnut.

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    1. Total Foot 5
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      meaning Ravel in bench.

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    2. bmb100
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Yep I did exactly the same... 🙁

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  20. Kieranduru
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Gerrard or Coutinho?

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

      While Cout plays on the wing its got to be Mr StevieG.

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  21. Lateriser 12
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Early thoughts for the armband next week.

    A) RVP
    B) Kun
    C) Suarez

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

      Was thinking the same thing ....RVP/Rooney makes sense, but I might go Ozil.

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    2. Sleep Talk
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      RVP

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    3. AK ⭐
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      RVP for me.

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    4. New Ghost
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Kun

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

      A.

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    6. Caine & Co.
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Benteke

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    7. rohan
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Kun

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    8. tm245
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Nice frontline.

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    9. Bolasie
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Kun of those, will maybe punt on sess.

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  22. Pratik
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    The mdifield looks terrible....And what's worse is I don't even feel like getting any midfielder in.

    Mignolet
    Coleman / Ivanovic / Turner /
    Mirallas / Amalfitano / Özil (c) / Townsend
    Agüero (vc) / Suárez / Rooney

    Marshall / Clyne / Barkley / Chester

    0.2 in the bank

    I am all set on Mirallas to Ramsey at least. But confused whom to get rid of Barkley for or should I wait till after the break to get rid of him?

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

      You have 2 transfers then?
      Keep an eye on Brady. Good value there I think. Maybe Ravel too, but against Chelsea, and WHU don't look too good.

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

        Nope, 1 transfer.

        Might get Brady though

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

      Got the funds to get Cabaye in?

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

        Nah...He was my first thought too

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

    Ohhhhhhh Robin van Persie!

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

      Robin what you do to me!!

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  24. Granville
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    I didn't quite expect a world class display from Krul but still I have to post this link. 🙂

    http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2013/11/10/the-dugout-discussion-sunday-6/?hc_page=1#hc_comment_5997537

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

      😆

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  25. GuyIncognito
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Anyone know why Mertesacker didn't play today?

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    1. New Ghost
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Late scratch due to illness, same as Rosicky

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

      sick.

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

      Sickly boy...bit of a bug in the Arsenal camp.

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

    Why are people getting rid of Ozil?

    Am I the only one missing something? Who is the fantastic midfielder that is scoring loads of points?

    At least Ozil is getting points (all be in intermittently)

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    1. Gargamel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      They're probably freeing up cash to get Suarez or Aguero or Rooney or even van Persie in.

      I don't agree with it either fwiw, until Walcott is back at least. I might invest in him instead then.

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

      It is his cost, save money and invest in the front 3 where the points are coming from.

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

      because he is the most expensive midfielder in the game, and isn't doing very much

      whereas you have the likes of vertonghen/baines and suarez/aguero/van persie/rooney scoring lots of points

      quite obvious really?

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

    Never imagined that Gabbidon would be my 3rd highest scorer 🙁

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  28. Bolasie
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    The leader of FPL this year has never got Ramsey....

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

      he would be a lot further ahead if he did!

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

      Jesus. Imagine if he did...

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

      Think how far ahead he/she would be if they had

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

    which one these is a priority to get rid:
    A: lukaku (suarez/aguero my other strikers)
    B: wilson (burner/dawson my other def who have a terrible fixture)
    C: barkley (backup is januzaj for the 4th mid spot but who wil start)
    D: dawson (fixtures are a bit meh but been good value for money)

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

      was leaning for B+C for a hit...olson + sess?

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

      all reasonable options, none of them are great though

      dawson lowest priority to get rid of

      stoke have quite good fixtures and wilson has been playing

      lukaku has potential to score but those you mention are far superior

      barkley is no worse an option than januzaj if you play a 4-3-3 mainly

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    3. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      All four

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

    Marshall looks a great back up for migs

    Rotate well and cardiff have nice games the week of migs 3 toughies in december.

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