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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. Chrisitis
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    Coutinho sure starter against Norwich then? 😀

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    1. Drip Doctor
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      He's on the bench today so you'd think so

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  2. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
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    Ive got to much TV. And nothing to spend it on......Budget options everywhere. Sigh

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    1. kennethrhcp
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      1st world problem there... can I've a hand out 🙂

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      1. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
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        sure as long as it trades my crappy rank

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    2. NATSTER
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      never enough fund for me.

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  3. The Bandit
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    This is shaping up to be a terrible game

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    1. The Finnisher
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      Needs more Chester.

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    2. RÏɠBY
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      needs more greggs

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    3. Mílanista
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      Double Liv defence and rivals have Suarez(c), 0-0 will do me just fine.

      Bring on the dullness.

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      1. Phoenix Wright
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        Same.

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  4. r0nh
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    So who is the beneficiary from Sturridge's injury?

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    1. d1sable
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      Moses probably, Henderson will play central with Lucas and Gerrard and then one of Moses/Sterling/Aspas out right. Coutinho on left.

      Allen could come central and Henderson out right also though, so basically i dont know =)

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  5. RÏɠBY
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    this pool strip looks krapp

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    1. Woy of the Wovers
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      It's sooooooo last year.

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      1. RÏɠBY
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        pfft!

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  6. Demí
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    Suarez struggling to get in the game. Very anonymous so far

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    1. Hybrid.power
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      Just great

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    2. HuttonDressedasLahm
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      Blame Mark 😉

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  7. Chris_White
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    I have never been more certain of a clean sheet than today. Swansea, as if they didn't already struggle going forward, are without Michu, Bony and Pablo. I see another thrashing at the Etihad.

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    1. Mull
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      I can see a 0-0.

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      1. Chris_White
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        No way

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        1. RÏɠBY
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          85th minute when hull are knackered
          suarez rampage of a hattrick.. job done

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  8. A Defender's Nightmare
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    Repost

    They should remove Jones assist as per rules right?
    I mean it was a cross & Walker got the final touch before goal
    Rival has Jones

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    1. Wirtzle Gummidge
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      I bet you don't own Cabaye either 😉

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  9. isacki: full casual
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    Today is a stern test for the Always Captain Evil theory. Suarez hasn't played yet, and all the other contenders have picked up attacking returns except Aguero who is about to play Swansea.

    Then again... Rooney scored a brace.

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  10. Mull
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    Dreadful ball from Sterling!

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  11. MJ6987
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    Who is the best out of the cheap Norwich mids? In terms of the usual points and nailedonness combo

    Howson
    Hoolahan
    Redmond

    Cheers

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    1. Declan
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      Howson

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    2. isacki: full casual
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      This is basically Doosra differential territory and you don't wanna be there.

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      1. MJ6987
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        A better mid up to 4.9 then? Needs to rotate with Ravel

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        1. Demel
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          Just pick JWP and rarely rotate

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    3. MJ6987
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      Can't afford Fer by the way

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      1. The Finnisher
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        Well, that's unfertunate.

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        1. Declan
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          Fery good.

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        2. MJ6987
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          Fer feck's sake, this is not helping 🙂

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    4. d1sable
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      Redmond is fairly nailed until Pilkington returns, played v well yesterday also

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      1. MJ6987
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        Cheers

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  12. Declan
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    I have a bad feeling Ferdinand will start instead of Jevans on wednesday.

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  13. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
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    Suarez had 2 dummies playing alongside him

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    1. Chris_White
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      Better than having 10.

      *cough* Rooney *cough*

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      1. d1sable
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        lol

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  14. LewanGOALski
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    so is Moses an option now? 😯

    I am really looking for some differential...

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    1. Chris_White
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      Never has been, never will be.

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  15. Mojo Rojo
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    Thoughts on Mignolet, Clyne & Sess > Davis, Skrtel & Ramsey for a hit? Would give me:

    Boruc
    Coleman - Skrtel - Terry
    Cabaye - Hazard - Ramsey - Ravel
    Aguero - Rooney - Suarez

    Davis - Barkley - Luna - Chester

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    1. Phoenix Wright
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      Don't sell Mignolet now.

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    2. ILOVEBAPS
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      Well Sess to Ramsey is a massive upgrade but losing Migs is a loss. Boruc fixtures are awful for a long while after next GW. Clyne too is a good defender but as you have Boruc I see it's a good option. I'd do it.

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  16. sinik
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    • 12 Years
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    reposting, how's this for an idea:
    http://i.imgur.com/MeYLHeA.png

    Migs -> Marshall so I can do Rat -> GJ

    then for GW16 (after Everton have played Arsenal) do Lewis -> Howard?

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  17. A Defender's Nightmare
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    I need to e-mail FPL regarding removing Jones assist. What's the address?

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    1. Epic Fail
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      fpl@hotmail.com

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    2. Mull
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      lol

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      1. RÏɠBY
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        internet winna 01/12/13

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    3. Declan
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      getalife@fpl.co.uk

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    4. DRIZ ✅
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      ImSad@fpl.com

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      1. Mílanista
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        😀

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    6. Namtab Nomolos
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      You need help. Just click the Help tab to get the contact form.

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      1. isacki: full casual
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        😆

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  18. The Finnisher
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    Did a lot of people (c) Suarez?

    I'm sat here pondering if I should be annoyed at his lack of involvement, or hoping it continues. Rough times.

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    1. TheSteady ¤ Wines th…
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      *raises hand*

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    2. The Bandit
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      o/

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    3. Venom Snake
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      I need Suarez to go on a rampage.

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      1. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
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        Not looking good for you so far. Long time to go though

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    4. isacki: full casual
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      Think a large majority captained Aguero. Also, I know there's the worry that captainers get the edge on you by scoring double, but I've definitely come to the realization that if you own them, cheer on their points. It is always a good thing to get points. One way I've reached peace is that the average in any given week is almost never over 60. So really you're aiming for 60, screw everyone else.

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      1. isacki: full casual
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        *Apart from a DGW obvs.

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  19. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
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    Liverpool are looking poor so far.

    Blighted by injuries

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  20. Total Foot 5
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    Defensive minefield on my team: Started Baker & Agger. but will have Clyne ag che and Williams ag mci both away. wihsinh nothing but the best for these 2.

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  21. FPL Daniel
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    Are Suarez armbanders little bit worried..?

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    1. Fin
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      Not really. I'll get worried if 60 minutes has gone by and he hasn't done anything

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    2. Venom Snake
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      More then a little.

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  22. Epic Fail
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    I'm not watching the game, but the statistics on the net say no shots whatsoever from either team yet. Is that right? 😯

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    1. The Finnisher
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      Hull have had 1 IIRC.

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  23. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
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    Mirallas rested only or something more sinister?

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  24. maxi - REAL ENGLISH FAN
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    YES!

    Boss gave me my holiday request. Leave work early friday 13th go back monday 6th only use 12 days holiday.

    got new tv coming in

    New laptop plus two old laptop

    Will probably have five games on at once lmao

    5 gameweeks in that time.

    Just going to stay in buy all the food beforehand and eat live breathe footy

    Wake up eat few cans check scout watch footy if its on do fpl team rinse and repeat

    #perfection

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    1. Demí
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      #lad

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      1. Mull
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        😆

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      2. FPL Daniel
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        Lucky son of a b**ch 😛 I envy u.

        P.S. I bet u don`t have wife/ girlfriend

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        1. maxi - REAL ENGLISH FAN
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          Lol its brilliant mate no pressure no committment times my own

          Lad from work has to go to ****ing iceland with his bird

          And not for a frozen turkey either she's booked some romantic holiday he won't even get a chance to check the footy probably sat with a polar bear somehwre lol

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    2. Epic Fail
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      Leaving work on Friday the 13th? You may never make it back 😯

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    3. HuttonDressedasLahm
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      #sad

      Go out, get pissed, put it about a bit

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      1. maxi - REAL ENGLISH FAN
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        Do that plenty mate

        Footy is my first love

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    4. Chris_White
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      Reading this, I kind of miss the bachelor life

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    5. Fin
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      Most beautiful thing i have ever read

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  25. FPL Daniel
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    Which game is on Sky..? City or Chelsea later?

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    1. d1sable
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      Chelsea i think 🙁

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      1. FPL Daniel
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        thanks man

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  26. Candidate
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    Did Moyes mention anything regarding RVP?

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  27. Bøss ⭐
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    Despite the good run of fixtures, Benteke has failed to deliver for me over the past 3 weeks so I'm thinking of shipping him out to bring in Aguero (I have Rooney & Saurez)

    In order to free up funds though:

    Ozil to Ramsey
    Benteke to Aguero

    4 point hit - worth it?

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    1. Epic Fail
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      Maybe not straight away, but should in the long run.

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  28. Bartowski
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    Why the hell did I buy Johnson

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  29. Declan
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    Bahahahahaha

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  30. Wirtzle Gummidge
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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    Double Liverpool defence raise your hand

    o/

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