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1 December 2013 5613 comments
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With Aaron Ramsey’s latest points haul still resonating within the Fantasy Football community, we now look forward to Sunday’s quartet of matches which promise to round the Gameweek off with a bang.

Proceedings begin early, with the midday kick-off at the Lane finding a Spurs side desperate to recover from their Etihad mauling against champions United. With Andre Villas-Boas on the tightrope and Wayne Rooney in red-hot form, the day looks set to get off to an intriguing start.

That’s followed by Liverpool’s visit to the KC Stadium, as Luis Suarez looks to claim his latest set of points against a Hull defence that has allowed just two goals in front of their own fans. A pair of late afternoon kick-offs come next, with Chelsea taking on Southampton at the Bridge, while City’s steamrolling home form is set to go through the gears again as Swansea draw up in Manchester.

With Rooney, Suarez and Sergio Aguero on show and sporting the armband for so many Fantasy managers, today’s events are set to cause a major swing in the ranks and mini-leagues.

The early team news from North London finds Rooney safely snuggled in the United attack although, once again, Robin van Persie is absent. The Dutchman doesn’t even make the matchday squad as his Fanatasy stock continues to diminish at pace. David Moyes is able to welcome back Nemanja Vidic, however, and he takes his place in a back four alongside Jonny Evans, with Chris Smalling at right-back. Phil Jones occupies a midfield role once more, while Shinji Kagawa earns only his third league start of the season.

Villas-Boas shuffles again, making an array of changes from the side that was humiliated at City. Nacer Chadli earns a recall on the flank, whle Mousa Dembele is also back in the lineup in the middle of the park: Lewis Holtby and Erik Lamela make way. Meanwhile, at the back, Vlad Chiriches replaces Younes Kaboul who drops to the bench.

Our Dugout Discussion chatroom is open and available throughout all today’s matches, right up until the final whistles at Stamford Bridge and the Etihad.

Mark Mark created the beast. He's now looking to tame it.

  1. FPL Daniel
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    12 years, 4 months ago

    On my phone pleaae link to the ffs cup draw

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

    Gah. Lukaku just isn't doing the business compared to Rooney. Need to get him in ASAP. When do his 4 yellow cards become redundant?

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    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      January.

      But I wouldn't worry about that. Just either bench him for one week or sell him for one week when the time comes.

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    2. Alonso The Great Midfielder
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      12 years, 4 months ago

      because his price is not as much as rooney

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    3. Wilshere Knowledge
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      12 years, 4 months ago

      Why do people have Ravel Morrison? They should have Ozil instead...

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  3. blues123
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    12 years, 4 months ago

    ??????? WHY IS COUTINHO NOT STARTING??????????

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

      Because people keep shouting at him.

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

      On bench, something about high ankle injury in training along with being "ill"? He's glass. Avoid.

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      1. blues123
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        Thanks,will do

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    3. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
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      12 years, 4 months ago

      Injured.

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  4. Fin
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Lennon off
    Townsend on

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    1. Crouch Potato!
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Not long back in the game, with fixtures coming thick and fast.

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  5. Gaz Downright
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    • 15 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    dont get it.. Lennon's been our best attacker

    match fitness issue?

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

      no, issue with coach's brain

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  6. shirtless
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    12 years, 4 months ago

    Hmm, got a real decision to make after the midweek gameweek...

    Made the right choice doing RVP>Aguero this week, need Utd cover, so Lukaku and Toure would have to go to get Rooney. Who the hell do you have in mid though for 7.8?!!

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    1. Downtown
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      12 years, 4 months ago

      I hear this Ramsey lad's doing pretty well...

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      1. The Mandalorian
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        zzzzzzzz

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  7. Declan
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    Townsend on, Spurs down to 10 men.

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    1. r0nh
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      12 years, 4 months ago

      Utd with a 2 man advantage now...

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  8. Balotellitubbies
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    12 years, 4 months ago

    Rooney shouldn't even be playing. That ref saved Rooney owners so many points.

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

      ...said non-owner

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    2. La Roja
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      12 years, 4 months ago

      get over it dude

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    3. 7shadesofsmoke
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Anyone's missus got a spare tampon?

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  9. Milner4eva
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Andros 😀

    Can't understand why CHadli isn't being taken off though?

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  10. Liastro ⭐️
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    12 years, 4 months ago

    2FTs, 0.0m in the bank. What's the best way to get Ramsey in?

    Mignolet Lewis
    Dawson Chico Clyne Vlaar Burner
    Ozil Oscar Barkley Brady Morrison
    Rooney Suarez Aguero

    Thanks!

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    1. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Migs> Boruc and Barkley> Ramsey

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

      Get rid of Oscar and Barkley and while you're at it, Clyne, SOU defensive resilience is over.

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

    What am I seeing here ?...Is Paulinho playing as second striker/in the hole?...has this been going on all the game?

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

      Even if he is I wouldn't recommend getting him.

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

        I wouldn't be too quick to write him off.

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

          He's turd

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  12. Gaz Downright
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    • 15 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    really regret doing Touré → GJohnson now...

    must have Rooney in...

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    1. Milner4eva
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      I still think its a good move, I will be doing it tonight if GJ doesn't get injured

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    2. In Like Flynn.
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      • 15 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Take a hit Gaz, at this rate -4 is a small price to pay.

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      1. Gaz Downright
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        • 15 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        just might

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

    I've never had a full house where every player has at least a goal , assist or cleanie. 7 out of 7 right now

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    1. Namtab Nomolos
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Risking a jinx?

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      1. The Mandalorian
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        live a little

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      2. Namtab Nomolos
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        Apart from a final match assist from Rooney I had the emptiest of houses 2 GWs ago http://fantasy.premierleague.com/entry/2463/event-history/11/ 🙁

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

          😆
          The Palace defenders on your bench matched your teams score.

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

          and 12 points on the bench - OUCH. I feel your pain.

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    2. Downtown
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      12 years, 4 months ago

      +1

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    3. Viper
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      B.Turner letting the side down for me at the moment!

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

        Seconded!!

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

      You can get 10/11 max.

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    5. Champy
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Can't happen for me, Brady off the bench vs Migs

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    6. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Only Dawson and Sessegnon haven't performed for me. Luckily Rooney Ravel Ramey and Coleman made up for it, with Boruc, Oscar, Suarez, Terry and Aguero (c) to go

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

    Aguero to rooney?

    Sounds mad but aguero only performs at home... And they aren't at home much in the next few fixtures.

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    1. Chris_White
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      12 years, 4 months ago

      I'm seriously considering this.

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    2. Venom Snake
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Hold your knees together son!

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

        Tisnt a knee jerk

        Cheaper an more consistent

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        1. Venom Snake
          • 12 Years
          12 years, 4 months ago

          I don't even have aguero my front line is Suarez Giroud and Rooney. Screw kun!

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    3. Mark
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 19 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Everyone should have gone Aguero to Rooney on reading my pre-amble 😉

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

        Oh, just remembered your moves. Tough luck!

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

        Rooney fixtures also significantly better than aguero.

        A yc would solve this dilemma

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      3. Optimus.
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        😀

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

        Oh Mark, why does this keep happening to you this season?

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

          Kasami in = clutching at straws 😳

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    4. Mile Plankton - Myth and Ch…
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      I am considering Aguero -> Suarez and some kind of rotation with Kun/Roo/Suarez. I have Rooney.

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

      No way. I may hold off my Walcott transfer a while though and get Rooney for Benteke

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    6. Mull
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Step 1: Get a nail and a hammer
      Step 2: Sit in a wooden chair
      Step 3: Drive nail through kneecap with hammer until it hits the chair.

      Knee jerk sorted.

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

      I have rooney and suarez, but thinking about Aguero for giroud and getting gerrard/wallcott for next rounds... Looks damn good but losing some cash on aguero and know i must buy him back later

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    8. Perthite
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      12 years, 4 months ago

      Maybe wait to see how Man City (and Aguero) go?

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  15. Mojo Rojo
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    12 years, 4 months ago

    Possibility of us SAR owners saying would should of captained Rooney after today's fixtures?

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    1. Milner4eva
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      0, was always going to be Aguero at home

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      1. Pork Pie Sausage Roll
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        12 years, 4 months ago

        And Suarez was definite 2nd choice

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

    What is the best way to make funds for Rooney,

    Walker -> Evans

    Or

    Chico -> Gabbidon

    Also, what night do you predict Rooney will rise for the second time this week (If at all)

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    1. Venom Snake
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Evans if he's secure or starts.
      Rooney will rise tonight!

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

        No way will he rise tonight!?

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        1. Venom Snake
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          12 years, 4 months ago

          Nah he won't rise lol

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  17. DRIZ ✅
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    12 years, 4 months ago

    Rooney 10pts + 3baps?????

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    1. Milner4eva
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      12 years, 4 months ago

      yup, unless something crazy happens

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

      Yep! Unless Walker scores the winner..

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  18. Elniñorules
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Loool Dawson.

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  19. Gaz Downright
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    • 15 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Remy/Terry → Rooney/Chester good?

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  20. dribbler
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    12 years, 4 months ago

    Welbeck pace+nothing=not much

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  21. suarez 25
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Sturridge out for 6-8weeks

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  22. BOOM XHAKALACA
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    12 years, 4 months ago

    Ivanovic, Giroud -> Luna, Rooney
    Yay or nay?

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

      Nay

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      1. BOOM XHAKALACA
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        Why? Have a feeling Ivan will be rotated and Giroud is seriously lacking form.

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  23. FPL Blow-In
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    • 13 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Just seen no Coutinho either whats wrong with hi now?

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  24. Dimitris1993
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    A) Sess-> 4.0 mid remy-> rooney
    B)Yaya-> gerrard ?

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

    Townsend on
    Look out row Z

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

    such a world class player Rooney is

    on par with Suarez/Aguero

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

      dream on

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  27. Chu Young Ping Pong
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    12 years, 4 months ago

    Don't understand how Rooney has 15% ownership only.

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

      Lukaku, Suarez, Aguero, Remy....

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      1. Chu Young Ping Pong
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        You're comparing Luaku and Remy to Rooney?

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

          I would think people can't fit in 3 expensive attackers so most have aguero/suarez + lukaku or remy.

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

      ssshhhhhhh

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    3. Konig Luther
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      they only can have 2 big forwards, and they chose aguero and suarez

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  28. Pork Pie Sausage Roll
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    Welbeck is so naff :/

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  29. 1-1 at Newcastle
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    Lloris returns lately have been epic

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  30. Tabone
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Hmm got negredo in for a 2 week punt... thinking hell score more than rooney this week and then I could swap back gw15 v everton or get lukaku gw16... how silly do I feel now. Gw 12 sold lukaku... lukaku got a brace. Gw13 sold rooney and now his got one... great!

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    1. FPL Blow-In
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      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      I made the exact same transfers

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