[sbu_large_image] Dugout Discussion
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. DonTheSpecialOne
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    12 years, 4 months ago

    Need a Swansea goal + Hazard to deliver today.

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  2. Mr Smith
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    Suarez captainers bricking it?

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  3. Mindless Freak
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    35 with Aguero (C) and Ramires to play - Hmmmm could be worse.

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    1. RÏΙ BY
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      12 years, 4 months ago

      no
      that is pretty poor
      you should quit

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      1. Azerbaijan Shopping Centre
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        • 13 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        πŸ™‚ you cruel B

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

    OK, how to get Rooney in...how does this sound?

    A. Coleman / Januzaj / Lukaku > Flanagan / Redmond / Rooney (-4)

    or

    B. Coleman / Lukaku > Ward / Rooney (no hit)

    Cheers.

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  5. FantasyNik123
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Can someone give me advice on how to improve my midfield?

    Boruc - Lewis
    Ivano - JT - Koscielny - Dawson - Gabbidon
    Yaya - RavMo - Dyer - Barkley - Kasami
    SAR

    0.1 ITB - 1 FT

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    1. crystalpalaceRus
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      12 years, 4 months ago

      You need to lower your defence..

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      1. RÏΙ BY
        • 14 Years
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        can you get lower than dawson?

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        1. RÏΙ BY
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 4 months ago

          or scumbag terry

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

            Hey lots of us relying on scumbag Terry shhh.

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  6. Tim Canterbury
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    12 years, 4 months ago

    I think Spurs should just rejoice they have managed to score two goals

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    1. RÏΙ BY
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      avb rejoices he still has a job

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

      and without a pk

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  7. Alton E.
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    12 years, 4 months ago

    Great stuff from Webb.

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  8. Elfozzie 42
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    12 years, 4 months ago

    Not doing so bad this week, but my decision last week to opt for Evans ahead of Mertesacker as a defensive change looks worse by the second. God knows what I was thinking, something about Utd coverage I think, but it's now a negative 15 point decision over last 2 games.

    So now I'm genuinely unsure what to do for next GW.
    Since I had to shift Sturridge out, I'm without Liverpool cover or attacking Man U cover and also stuck with bloody Evans plus a midfield that's looking strung together. £2.9M to spend.

    Mignolet (Harper)
    Coleman - Ivanovic - Fonte - Vertonghen - Evans
    Llallana - Ramsey - Oscar - Brady - Barkley
    Aguero - Lukaku - Remy

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

    Ozil owenrs would u keep him for next match v.s Hull or selling for Ramsey / Walcott and save some money ?

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

      i think ozil will rest, probably sell him

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

        i think that too

        and also ramsey so sell him for Wally ?

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

          tough decision.... i'm thinking in that, but don't know if i will do...
          if wasn't that west ham game in day before when can see the lineups

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

        I won't be surprised if he got a rest, but I think he will start and subbed off early.

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      3. RÏΙ BY
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        12 years, 4 months ago

        you do realise arsene works at the rate of glacier?

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

          what does that supposed to mean ?

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    2. NATSTER
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      12 years, 4 months ago

      If we can know exactly that Walcott will start, I may do the trade.

      I'm quite likely to keep Ozil for next match vs. Hull. Selling for another Arsenal seems sideway.

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  10. Demí
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Essien starts for Chelsea

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    1. Henry Hill
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      12 years, 4 months ago

      Genuinely forgot he was playing for them again

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      1. RÏΙ BY
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        12 years, 4 months ago

        genuinely do not give a frott.. only an oligarch would pay him

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

      Hmmm

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

      Who else?

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    4. FantasyNik123
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Really?

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  11. Valar(Keith)
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Just in.. Hows brady playin? still lookin out of sorts?

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

      He's doing alright. Hull playing much better than Liverpool

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

        He's been shite. Pool have been better

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    2. A Defender's Nightmare
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Looking fantastic- 0 points at the moment. Handy.

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    3. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Got a yellow for diving. Dirty.

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

        He's already dived to win penalties this season. Little criticism because he doesn't play for a big club.

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  12. Podge
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    I'm gonna suffer for not getting Aguero πŸ™

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

      Same here. Hold me.

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

        Jonny Logan comes to mind

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  13. Billy Gilmore
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Please get Moses off.

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    1. Poseidon. Not arrogant, jus…
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Disgusting. I'll leave that to hos girlfriend thanks.

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      1. Poseidon. Not arrogant, jus…
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        *his

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    2. RÏΙ BY
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      12 years, 4 months ago

      i think he's rather hilarious

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  14. NATSTER
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Alberto or Allen should have chance today. Also, Coutinho in the last 20 minutes.

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

    2-0 win versus United given away by two poor defensive decisions...

    at the end of the day I'm gutted

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    1. Henry Hill
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      And the scorer for United should have been banned today to rub further salt into the wound πŸ˜‰

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

      Yeah 2 gifts for Roon. Granted he on form but to consider
      Bringing in for Suarez or Kun = K. Jerk deluxe.

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    1. Alan The Llama
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      The policeman on the left is enjoying that too much.

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      1. Billy Gilmore
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        πŸ˜† That face!

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  16. Egg noodle
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    If Hazard or Oscar dont feature = Ramsey off rivals bench. Cue....

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

      They'll both start

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

      They will both feature somehow.

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  17. The Finnisher
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Coutinho on for the second half thank you very much.

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  18. Lestat
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Lads question for ye:

    Which of these trio is best??

    A Ivanovic, Yaya, Lukaku

    B Koscielny, Lampard, Rooney

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  19. The Finnisher
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Ozil has Negative NTI...after 11 points before a game at home to Hull.

    Tough crowd.

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

      Ramsey knee jerkers?

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

      Pretty stupid move but they are freeing up cash probably for Aguero/Rooney

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

      people probably going Ozil- Ramsay

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    4. NATSTER
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      really tough.

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  20. Mindless Freak
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Hope Aguero and Ramires get a hattrick, to save the GW πŸ˜› - I'm Mindless for thinking Ramires will get one or what πŸ˜› _ Suits the name.

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  21. JT's Dog
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Might have to review some Suarez (c) choice in next few weeks if this is what it is like without decent players around him

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

        Hull tough to beat at home, I'm sure he'll run riot against his favourite team Norwich

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

      Rooney on 4 yellows reason to not get?

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

        It's the one I'm using.

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

          πŸ˜‰

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

        Nah.

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

        no. the risk feels good too

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      4. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        get him

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      5. A Defender's Nightmare
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        I asked the same question earlier.

        Everton is not an easy opponent & more to that he doesn't need any reason to have "moment of stupidity" (against Cardiff)

        I'll wait I think.

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    • Wirtzle Gummidge
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Terry has to score.

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      1. FPL Notebook (John)
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        I hope so

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

        twice

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    • Demí
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Cech
      Azpilicueta, Terry, Cahill, Ivanovic
      Ramires, Essien
      Hazard, Mata, Oscar
      Torres

      Via Canal+

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

        MATAATATATATATA

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

        *Mata, Oscar, Hazard*

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      3. NATSTER
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        Nice Terry + Hazard.

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      4. Tim Canterbury
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        Get in Cahill & Hazard! πŸ™‚

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

        Mazacar!

        Vintage Mata performance incoming

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      6. Egg noodle
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        Please be true. Ramsey stays on rivals bench then πŸ™‚

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        1. Egg noodle
          • 16 Years
          12 years, 4 months ago

          and what happened to lampard?

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        2. Arsenals Number 19. Santi C…
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 4 months ago

          what idiot would bench Rambo ???

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          1. Egg noodle
            • 16 Years
            12 years, 4 months ago

            an oversmart one

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            1. Arsenals Number 19. Santi C…
              • 13 Years
              12 years, 4 months ago

              serves him right happy days for u

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      7. BantamPhil
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        Oscarinho πŸ˜€

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      8. FPL Notebook (John)
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        No Cole πŸ˜€

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      9. Bartowski
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        12 years, 4 months ago

        That's a scarily good midfield

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      10. Arsenals Number 19. Santi C…
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        No Lamps

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

        Wonder who is on the right - Mata or Oscar? Jose said earlier in the season Oscar was his no.10...

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

          No wondering about it, Mata is on the right.

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

            Hope so!

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

        Ivanovic still in the side and Essien ugh !!

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      13. Ricky - it doesn\'t ta…
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        12 years, 4 months ago

        Come on oscar!

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      14. Bridge
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        Terry, Oscar, Hazard - CHECK!

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      15. DRIZ βœ…
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        midfield sure looks tasty

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    • FPL Notebook (John)
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      My gameweek has gone from great to pretty poor.

      28 from 2 has turned into 32 from 5.

      Still have Aguero(c) among others to play though

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      1. Billy Gilmore
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        Hehe you think 32 from 5 is poor? πŸ˜€

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    • Proggy
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      I think I got my comment removed, the worst word I said was "poo"!

      Jesus Christ...

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      1. Namtab Nomolos
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        12 years, 4 months ago

        Some people are having their Sunday Lunch you know.

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

          πŸ˜€

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    • DRIZ βœ…
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Suarez Rooney Aguero is the way forward

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      1. Tim Canterbury
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        Is that news just in?

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

      Chelsa team looks great

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    • Tim Canterbury
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Mata 😯

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