[sbu_large_image] Spot the Differential
30 November 2013 727 comments
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With just a few hours left until this morning’s deadline, we roll out our weekly look at a trio of overlooked alternatives for your consideration once again – Sergio Aguero’s strike-partner, Arsenal’s fit-again winger and a Dutchman proving his worth to the Carrow Road cause.

Alvaro Negredo

City’s summer signing remains firmly under Fantasy radars due to the exploits of strike-partner Sergio Aguero. There’s no doubting Negredo’s impact since arriving from Sevilla, though – five goals and three assists in just eight starts under Manuel Pellegrini highlights that he’s wasted little time in settling into his new surroundings.

Crucially, those eight appearances in the XI have arrived in the last nine Gameweeks. Starting the season behind Edin Dzeko in the strikeforce pecking order, the Spaniard has since cemented a regular role alongside the sublime Aguero, with their flourishing partnership tearing top-flight backlines apart. As the season unfolds, the duo’s understanding goes from strength to strength, with Negredo’s physical approach the ideal foil for Aguero – it’s little wonder his manager described him as “the perfect player for the Premier League” after Sunday’s demolition of Tottenham.

Whilst there’s no question Aguero is the explosive option of the two, Negredo – particularly at home – has ticked over nicely, producing a goal or assist in each of the last five at the Etihad. Available for 9.1 in the Fantasy Premier League (FPL), Negredo will set you back 8.6 in the Sky Sports game and 6.0 in the Sun Dream Team ahead of a home game against Swansea. He may appeal to Aguero owners as well, providing the option of doubling up on Pellegrini’s attack as they look to continue the only remaining 100% home record in the top-flight.

Theo Walcott

The Arsenal wide-man has finally recovered from the abdominal injury that forced a last-minute withdrawal prior to the Gameweek 5 home win over Stoke. Introduced from the bench in the last couple of games in all competitions, Walcott has been tentatively eased back into the fold by Arsene Wenger but, as his match fitness picks up, may well be poised for a start away to Cardiff this weekend.

Still owned by under 4% in the FPL game, Walcott’s return to the Arsenal XI is eagerly anticipated by Fantasy managers. With team-mates Aaron Ramsey and Mesut Ozil currently residing in 59% and 29% of teams, Walcott’s menace down the right and keen eye for goal certainly offers the Gunners, and Fantasy managers, something different in midfield.

Coming in at 9.1 in FPL (8.5 in the Sky Sports game and 5.5 in the Sun Dream Team), he also has back-to-back home games against Hull and Everton to follow and, while there’s no guarantee he’ll start all three, if he finds the form that racked up 14 goals and 13 assists last time out, the bandwagon will be quick to pick up pace.

Leroy Fer

As Chris Hughton reels from the news that first-choice wingers Robert Snodgrass and Anthony Pilkington are set for weeks on the sidelines, he’ll find some solace in the form of his Dutch summer recruit. Fer has now notched in each of the last two Gameweeks, with his battling abilities and driving runs from central midfield proving crucial to the Canaries’ cause.

While Scout Pick squad member Nathan Redmond offers a cut-price option at 4.6 in FPL, Fer’s consistent close-range threat suggests he may be worth the extra outlay. Priced at 5.8 in FPL, he’s fifth overall for midfielders in terms of shots inside the box – an indication that those back-to-back strikes were no statistical anomaly.

Available for 5.3 in the Sky Sports game and 1.5 in the Sun Dream Team, he’s nailed-on under Hughton and he not only has a home clash with Palace this weekend, but also squares up to Sunderland and Fulham later this month, offering the chance to maintain his climb up the FPL standings.

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  1. Lord Flashheart
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Wallcot will tear it up today, and I'm avoiding snod to wallcot for a hit. I'm such a wuss...

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    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Woah, why not? It's not like Snod is playing this week. If you have a strong 11 already then fair doos.

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    2. Evans
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Hope so as I've brought him in

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  2. Twisted Saltergater
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    I've brought in Benteke over Rooney this week, am I mad?

    I could live with Rooney scoring and it being a transfer fail, but not if I'd gone for Rooney and Benteke fills his boots. Got to go with the gut.

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    1. @FPLMason
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Sane. Captain him, dare you?

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      1. Twisted Saltergater
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        I went with Eto'o (c) last week lol... maybe I was a little unlucky given how easy it was for Chelsea. Definitely Aguero for me this week.

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    2. Caine & Co.
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      benteke (c)

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      1. Twisted Saltergater
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        SSSSHHH you!

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  3. @FPLMason
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Boruc Gazza
    Clyne Murner Ridgewell
    Ramsey Ozil Mirallas Sessegnon
    Aguero Suarez Rooney

    1 ft 0.2 in bank

    Subs Williams Chester Chico

    Thinking abt saving ft, checking out the Palace backline, then doing Chico and Ridgewell--->Burner and Ward.

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

    Pick one to play :

    A- Amalfitano v.s Newcastle (A)

    B- Brady v.s LiverPool

    C- Ward v.s Norwich (A)

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    1. Evans
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      B

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    2. Twisted Saltergater
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Brady. Home and on pens.

      Having said that, I've benched him so hope he blanks 😉

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  5. bobwils
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Does the absence of Sturridge make Suarez a better captains pick this week? I'm still undecided between him and Aguero.

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    1. Evans
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Fair point...

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    2. Twisted Saltergater
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Not sure if it does. Sturridge occupies the defence allowing Suarez to drop into space. If Coutinho is out also then it'll be interesting to see how Rodger's sets them up.

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  6. Evans
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Anyone bringing in Flanagan and doubling up on the pool ?

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    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Thought about it but seeing as the hectic xmas period is around the corner, I went for Villa's captain.

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    2. Demel
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Tempted but think I will go for Gabbidon

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    3. Reck0
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Yeah I did but he is my 5th Defender so not as much of a risk for me.

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  7. Clay
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Fellas, should I start Fonte (chelski) or Turner (ARSE) this week?

    Cheers ...

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    1. Evans
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Turner

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      1. Clay
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        Thanks mate

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    2. Dogba
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      There's literally nothing between them. Toss a coin. I might play Fonte for his slight attacking threat.

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      1. Clay
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        Yeah, Fonte is the better player in the better team, but Turner is at home where they have done a bit of damage this season. I've got no clue.

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  8. Muller Reus
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Ozil to Ramsey ?

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    1. Evans
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Wait for a bit .... Ars have got hull next at home

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      1. Fitzy.
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        Probably why he's bringing Ramsey in... 😉

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  9. Dogba
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Team is finalized (saving FT) and I'm going to log off. Good luck to all of you!

    This is what I ended up with

    Mignolet
    Mertesacker Terry Vlaar
    Ramsey Sessegnon Hazard Morrison
    Suárez (vc) Agüero (c) Remy

    Subs: 3.9M Brady JEvans BTurner

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    1. FORCA INTER
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      good luck , i like it

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    2. Evans
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      I would play Evans over Sess but like it

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      1. Dogba
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        Really? First person I've seen with high hopes for the United defense this GW 😀

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        1. Evans
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 3 months ago

          Based on their performance in europe (clean sheet ..loads of goals )mid week I expect moyes to play the same team

          Besides I don't rate Sess

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    3. Blue Lion
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Good luck to you too Dogba!

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

      Thanks, green arrow and I'm happy!

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  10. citizen_kane
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Any news on Rat?

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  11. La Roja
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Mig

    JT Rat Kos

    Ozil, Hazard, Barkley, Ravel

    Rooney, Suarez, Kun

    Subs: 4.0, januzaj, burner, clyne

    1 FT 0.1 in bank

    A) Rat to Gabbidon

    B) Rat to Flanagan

    C) Rat to M Olsson

    D) Save FT

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    1. Evans
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      B for me

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    2. Evs
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      B. 119% 😉

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      1. La Roja
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        If there is any source confirming he would start, then i will go for it.

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        1. Evs
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 16 Years
          12 years, 3 months ago

          I would put decent money it,.

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          1. La Roja
            • 14 Years
            12 years, 3 months ago

            Hmmm

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    3. FORCA INTER
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      simillar situation like you and i am saving FT

      2FT's will be handy when wally gets back and if something unussual happens

      but if you wanna use FT then C

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    4. Declan-
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      D

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    5. Twisted Saltergater
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Rat to Vlaar?

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    6. Demel
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      I am in the same situation and have juggled A and B all week. Currently on A.

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    7. GHB
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      I would save FT

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    8. Stats King-@football2space
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      D

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  12. FORCA INTER
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    that's it , i am logging off like every saturday in this time

    dont wanna get temped to do any silly transfer on C change in last sec

    after all we had 6 days of tinkering

    good luck everyone today

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    1. La Roja
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Good luck

      Your opinion on above?

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    2. Declan-
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Good luck Forca

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  13. nadman89
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    does this look right?

    boruc

    baker evra zabaleta

    hazard brady barkley ramsey

    benteke suarez aguero C

    camp - walker - januzaj -chester

    i have 2 fts and 3.5 in the bank what do i do ??? walker -> GJ ?? any suggestions plz help

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    1. Robe Wan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Upgrade a midfielder. 4 cheapies is too many

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  14. HellasLEAF
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Thinking of making Mingolet a cheapie. Going with Boruc.

    Is Marshall the best cheap sure starter there is?

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    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Liverpool's fixtures are superb for cleanies right now. Would be bad timing, imo.

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    2. Declan-
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      I don't think this is the best time to do it. Liverpool's fixtures are very good and Southampton's aren't great

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    3. Robe Wan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      In doing it but not yet

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

      I personally think investing money in keepers is a waste of money. I would go cheap. You could just downgrade one to Gazzinga or McGregor is £4.4m if you want some form of rotation.

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  15. Venom Snake
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Mignolet
    Ridgewell - B. Turner - Vlaar
    Nasri - Oscar - Ozil - Barkley
    Rooney - Giroud - Suarez(c)

    RavMo - Chico - Chester

    Best I could come up with this week, solid enough I hope?

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    1. Stats King-@football2space
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Nice team all round. But Better hope Ridgwell is fit, or else u might get Chico vs City.

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  16. Optimus.
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Saving my transfer this gw will be like having a mini wildcard come Tuesday for me 😆

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    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Should be a change for next year to continue to bank rolled over transfers. I can never save up 2, never mind more!!

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      1. Demel
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        Nobody can save more then two.

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        1. Twisted Saltergater
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          12 years, 3 months ago

          Oh dear...

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    2. Robe Wan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Me too

      Free wildy!

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    3. Stats King-@football2space
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Same here. 🙂

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  17. Proggy
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    I have a feeling I'm gonna fail this week...

    I chose Speroni over Boruc..

    Madness? :/

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    1. Demel
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      No. Also a good or bad week is rarely dependant on your keeper pick.

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      1. Proggy
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        Hmm, good point. I've started to believe that it is, though. The two times that I chose Speroni, I've had awful weeks on FPL. But I guess that's just a coincidence.

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    2. nadman89
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      i feel boruc will get 3 or 4 pts

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    3. cruzex
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Good to go?

      McGregor
      Coleman yangaMbiwa Baker
      Hazard Oscar ozil Ravel
      Suarez aguero c rooney

      Bench: Harper toure jwp clyne

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      1. Proggy
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        Looks good mate, strong in all places. 🙂

        Baker may be a doubt to start though, someone said he will probably lose his place to Clark and he's not included in the Scouts' Aston Villa predicted starting eleven, but he might start! I'm not too experienced in Baker really, I don't know whether he's a bench player or if he's renowned for starting.

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  18. nadman89
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    PLay brady or barkley!!!???

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    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Barkley, sir.

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    2. Stats King-@football2space
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Barkley

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  19. Twisted Saltergater
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    I will consider this GW a success if Rooney and Lukaku blank. #teamBenteke

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    1. nadman89
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      me too!!!

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  20. red beard
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Play Townsend, or being in Wally a week earlier than planned for -4....?

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    1. red beard
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Bring*

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    2. Robe Wan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Not for me. Sit tight

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    3. Twisted Saltergater
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      I'd be tempted to go for it, but on the other hand I don't like to transfer out a player who's at home this GW.

      Bit like sticking a slice of buttered toast to the back of a cat and chucking it out of a window. How will it land? 🙂

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      1. red beard
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        Haha, like it..sticking then. Cheers guys good luck

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        1. Twisted Saltergater
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          12 years, 3 months ago

          Good move (even if Walcott explodes). You get to judge his fitness and sharpness and there's no immediate hurry to lose Townsend.

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  21. KickIt
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    What is the source to the Coutinho not starting rumour?

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    1. No Arsene Around
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      apparently got a knock at training, many pages ago

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    2. Twisted Saltergater
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Hollandaise.

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    3. TikiTakaah
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Think its mostly on the fact that he didn't feature in yesterday's training pics.

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

      Ok thanks, think he will play then.

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  22. nadman89
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Benteke scored a hattrick last year vs sunderland! cmon benteke!!! please score

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    1. floydy_floyd
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Would love a repeat

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  23. No Arsene Around
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    uncertainty over Cout, hold or transfer to Navas

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  24. thunder_mike
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    So far going in with
    Mig
    Shaw Coleman Vert
    Ramsey Lallana Haz Januzaj
    Saurez Kun Rooney

    Daniels Burner Williams Deguz

    Do I
    A) Vert > Terry
    B) De Guz > Fer and play over Januzaj
    C) Vert > Mert
    D) Vert > Baker and De Guz to Wally for -4

    So far A or C are tempting me the most.

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    1. Konig Luther
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      C

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  26. Ruud van Kane
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Need help please. Tough choice!

    To play Vertongen, Ward or Pieters from Stoke

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    1. oxido_76
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Ward imo. Norwich will have difficulty to score without snod and pilkligton

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  27. GreenWindmill
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Sod it, I'm bringing in Benteke. I'll subscribe to the Weimonlahor enabler theory and take the risk.

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  28. Mota
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Morning folks.
    Mig
    Zab Mert (Shaw Chico Chester)
    1FT and I need a def.
    With 0.7 in the pocket, my two favourite options are:
    Chico -> GJ (leaves 0.0£)
    Shaw -> Flanagan (0.8£)

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  29. enrico.palazzo
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Snodgrass to who? -4 and 7.6 to play with

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    1. oxido_76
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Who's your midfield ?

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  30. Kazza_
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Jonty / Evs - any chance of your expert advice please

    i have silva & crap bench should i do

    a) Nasri / NAvas
    b) Gerrard
    c) walcott

    for -4

    think if get a will be short term due to risk or rotation but b i cud keep till xmas WC?

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