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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. super zlatan
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    *zlatan lurks in the shadows....

    Afternoon lads

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    1. MJ6987
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      Hey

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    2. Rafabio
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      Afternoon SZ

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    3. Henry Hill
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      Afternoon Zlatan, good hat trick yesterday for you.

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      1. super zlatan
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        Thank you

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    4. Deano
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      Hey sz, how are they hangin'?

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      1. super zlatan
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        I'm good deano. Hoping Rooney goes mental today

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  2. MJ6987
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    Captain choice is a bit more interesting next GW.

    Barring any injuries, who are you planning to hand the armband to?

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    1. Declan
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      Wayne Rooney

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      1. Kostja
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        +1

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    2. Derailed Bandwagon
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      One of Aguero, Suarez, Rooney

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    3. Laserface
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      Aguero

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    4. Scottys Army
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      rooney currently

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    5. Mílanista
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      Aguero

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    6. Venom Snake
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      Remy

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    7. MJ6987
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      Aguero for me

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    8. @FPLMason
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      Roo or Sess

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    9. floydy_floyd
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      suarez for sure

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      1. super zlatan
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        Rooney

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    10. Rafabio
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      Rooney

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    11. Henry Hill
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      Probably Aguero, City are outstanding at home

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    12. Piggs Boson
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      Great opportunity for a diff. So I might go for Gerrard and hope for a pen in the derby.

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    13. Celt Abroad
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      Remy

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    14. Caine & Co.
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      Benteke

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    15. Brutus619
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      Benteke to Remy (C)

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    16. doggies
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      Shrek 100%

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    17. ILOVEBAPS
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      Kun or Remy.

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  3. Captain Shirokov
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    How is Townsend still starting over Lamela? 😕

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    1. Rafabio
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      Absolutely shocking decision.

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  4. Ozymandias
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    Avb to show some ambition and bring on lamela at half time

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  5. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
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    Fantastic save.

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  6. Jafooli
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    Another greats save from Krul

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  7. Dante
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    New wildcard plan... 3 big defenders, rotate budget midfielders, big hitters up front:

    Mignolet / Harper

    Zab / Koscielny / GJ / Burner / Ward

    Ramsay / Lallana / Cabaye / Snodgrass / Januzaj

    Rooney / Suarez / Aguero

    Quite like the look of it. Any thoughts? Thanks!

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    1. super zlatan
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      Sess over snoddy and I like it

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  8. Optimus.
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    Tottenham Hotspur haven't lost a single game this season when they have kept a clean sheet 😯 (ObviousJoe)

    STAT!

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    1. MJ6987
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      Wow, really?

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      1. Optimus.
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        I couldn't believe it either until i researched it

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    2. Derailed Bandwagon
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      That's amazing, how do they do it? 😀

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      1. Optimus.
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        Dawson

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    3. Mílanista
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      Statistical insight like this is what I come here for.

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      1. Optimus.
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        😀

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      2. La Roja
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        😆

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    4. get_in
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      They also won every game in which they scored more goals than their opposition. Unbelievable stuff, Jeff.

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      1. Optimus.
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        😯

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  9. Derailed Bandwagon
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    Wasn't on here last night, what was the general score with players left around these parts?

    81 with Rangel, Aguero and Rooney left here...

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    1. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
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      Here is a medal.

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    2. r0nh
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      162 was about average

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      1. Derailed Bandwagon
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        😯 that high!? 😉

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    3. Captain Shirokov
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      50-60 with 3/4 players left would be around average here

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      1. Derailed Bandwagon
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        That's the answer I was looking for. Thanks fella

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        1. Captain Shirokov
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          No problem

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    4. jdoyle
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      avg - 50s

      good - 60s

      great - 70+

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    5. @FPLMason
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      Nice

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  10. Henry Hill
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    Quick quiz - Only four players have scored more Premier League goals than Loic Remy since he joined QPR, can you name them?

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    1. Heels_Over_Head
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      Benteke, Suarez, Aguero, Van Persie

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      1. Henry Hill
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        All right except Aguero

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        1. Heels_Over_Head
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          Benteke Suarez Van Persie & *Sturridge

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          1. Henry Hill
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            Correct. Pity he couldn't add to his tally yesterday 😡

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            1. Heels_Over_Head
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              yes, majorly 🙁

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    2. Mílanista
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      Suarez, Sturridge, Benteke, Lukaku

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    3. gers23
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      Suarez Benteke Rvp? Rooney? lol

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    4. Jafooli
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      RVP, Suarez and Sturridge?

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      1. Jafooli
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        And Benteke

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    5. MJ6987
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      Benteke
      Sturridge
      Rooney
      RVP

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      1. MJ6987
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        Actually, Suarez instead of Rooney

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    6. rohan
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      Benteke Sturridge Suarez Aguero

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  11. Scottys Army
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    eriksen 7.4 mil

    what a shame hes in such a negative team

    what a waste

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    1. Kostja
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      bad player for fantasy in what ever team

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  12. boc610
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    never ceases to amaze me, players on nearly 100k a week and cant beat the first man when taking a corner. managers should fine players for that...

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  13. FPL Daniel
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    Fak u Krulk, that should have been Paul clear goal!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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    1. Captain Shirokov
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      You still have him? 😯

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    2. Dr Dream
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      He'll start notching soon..

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    3. Gaz Downright
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      Little Paul's finishing isn't top drawer

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  14. Cilly Bonnolly
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    Newcastle goal helps. Just realised how many in my minileague have Dawson.

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    1. @FPLMason
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      ML leader has double spurs double soton and Coleman in his back 5 who are all playing.

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      1. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
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        Good that will teach him a lesson

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  15. Simon March
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    When good teams consistently score low, they seem to next either explode into a run of huge scores or they implode and the manager gets sacked.

    Over to you Spurs...

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  16. Revival
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    Newcastle defending really well so far. Townsend, Siggy and Soldado not getting any joy at all

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  17. FPL Daniel
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    Come on Palinhooooo do it for Tahiti!!!!!!!!!

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  18. super zlatan
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    Daniel levy's missus looks hot

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    1. La Roja
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      smoking

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    2. Jafooli
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      Open the window.....

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    3. Henry Hill
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      Hot women find wealthy men attractive for some reason...

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      1. La Roja
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        maybe its because something to do with their money, dont you think?

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      2. Gaz Downright
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        you've got lots to learn Sheik 🙂

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    4. @FPLMason
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      lol

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    5. Simon March
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      She's about a foot taller than him...

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  19. Reeker
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    Guzan, Krul, Harper, or Pantilimon?
    I already have Boruc but he has tough fixtures, and McGregor is injured.

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    1. ILOVEBAPS
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      Pants if you can afford otherwise Guzan. All good options.

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  20. La Roja
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    Chiriches nose is just fell off

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  21. Seamy
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    From GB's suggestion... What do you reckon is the better move

    Barkley & Amat -->
    A) Sessegnon & Baker
    B) Snodgrass & Vlaar
    C) Snodgrass & A.N. Other (Max spend of £4.9m)

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    1. Piggs Boson
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      Hmm, how about Brady and McAuley?

      Brady rotates nicely with Ravel.

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      1. Seamy
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        True, but apart from next week - Hulls fixtures generally look tough

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  22. Piggs Boson
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    Why doesn't Dawson play for England?

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    1. MJ6987
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      Good question

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      1. Optimus.
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        I thought he was telling a joke

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        1. Declan
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          ^This

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        2. Piggs Boson
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          I wasn't, I rate him. Spurs' CS record is testament to his ability. You don't like him?

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          1. Optimus.
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            I was just trying to be funny 😉

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    2. JWF
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      Because he falls on his arse too often (then again, so does Terry and it didn't stop him).

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    3. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
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      and the punchline?

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      1. Piggs Boson
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        To get to the other side.

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        1. Optimus.
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          😆

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  23. super zlatan
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    Spurs are shyte

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    1. La Roja
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      goal shy'te

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  24. Declan
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    Have I missed the S A R combo, if my WC defence looks like this?

    Krul Marshall
    4.8m 4.4m 4.2m 4.5m 4m

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    1. Scottys Army
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      cant you change mids abit

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      1. Declan
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        Mid is Hazar' Ozil Ravel Bacuna Snodgrass

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        1. Scottys Army
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          looks good if i were you i would consider remy over rooney and upgrade defence.

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    2. Venom Snake
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      S A R
      Suarez Aguero Remy? 😉

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      1. Declan
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        🙂

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    3. super zlatan
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      That's uber cheap. What's your mid looking like?

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      1. Declan
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        see above ^

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  25. Venom Snake
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    Need me a walker assist somewhere, maybe even a goal!

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  26. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
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    Hands up those who still dont have Aguero

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    1. Declan
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      o/

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    2. In Like Flynn.
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      Who?

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    3. Venom Snake
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      I don't want him!

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      1. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
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        Nervous?

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    4. Royal5
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      Q/

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    5. meltedman
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      o/

      Him failing today is probably around equal to one of your players scoring.

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  27. Mílanista
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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    https://twitter.com/MCFC/status/399519321191247872/photo/1

    Give him a start then!

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  28. Christina.
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    So much for hoping Snodgrass and Remy will go under the radar.

    😕

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  29. rohan
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    Can keep only 1 of Lallana and Baines 😕

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    1. La Roja
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      Lallana

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  30. Top 210 Club
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    Suarez, Remy, RVP

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