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8 December 2013 3528 comments
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The Gameweek continues with a pair of Sunday afternoon kick-offs, beginning with Fulham’s clash with Villa at the Cottage, in just a few minutes. Following on from that, two form sides clash at the Emirates as leaders Arsenal look for their seventh home victory of the season against an Everton outfit fresh from their midweek win at Old Trafford.

While those two teams are looking to extend a superb spell of results, Rene Meulensteen’s Fulham are desperately seeking to end a run of six consecutive defeats against Paul Lambert’s inconsistent Villa: they will arrive in West London unbeaten in their last four road trips in the league and boosted by the midweek win at St Mary’s.

Look to our Twitter feed for the latest news on today’s teamsheets as it breaks, while our Dugout Discussion chatroom is now open and will remain so throughout today’s matches, up until the final whistle at the Emirates.

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

  1. Bridge
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 1 day ago

    Would you rather have Sessegnon or Ozil (-4) for next week?

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    1. Count of Monte Hristo
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 1 day ago

      Sess for sure.

      Ozil @ City isn't worth the hit

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      1. Bridge
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 1 day ago

        Thanks. I'm thinking that too. Think i'll just do Gerrard > Redmond and then Sess -> Ozil week after.

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    2. Smarty Pants
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 1 day ago

      i'd have rather have Ozil (-4) every singly week than Sessegnon to be honest

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      1. Bridge
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 1 day ago

        What about Redmond (home to Swansea) vs Ozil (-4)? I'm with you though, Sess has to go, just not sure it's worth it this week as opposed to next.

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    3. NeinJa
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      12 years, 1 day ago

      Not sure if it's good to take a hit especially Ozil's gotta face ECL midweek.

      But Sess is definitely a pain in the a**, you should get rid of him.

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      1. Bridge
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 1 day ago

        Thanks, I may just bench him this week, and start Barkley & Redmond.

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  2. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 1 day ago

    Lukaku actually touch the ball but he tried an overhead kick which physically removed the defenders which allowed delefueo to score.

    I guess it's an assist

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    1. The ghost of a Pug's g…
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 1 day ago

      Yep 🙂

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    2. Ginkapo FPL
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 1 day ago

      I have to say you have all missed the slight spin I put on the ball with my mind from the comfort of my armchair. My assist

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      1. Elniñorules
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 1 day ago

        😆

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      2. Timon
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 1 day ago

        this ones brilliant. Roflmao 😆

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      3. donkey73
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 1 day ago

        The slight spin was caused by my simultaneous fart. Sorry, it's my assist. It's final.

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        1. Ginkapo FPL
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 1 day ago

          Sorry forgot to mention, "Donkey73" was the scorer.

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          1. donkey73
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            12 years, 1 day ago

            😆

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    3. Zombie
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 1 day ago

      I hate you

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  3. rozzo
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 1 day ago

    is giroud to lukaku for next weekend still a good transfer??

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    1. MattysFantasyFooty
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 1 day ago

      Yes especially looking at the fixtures I'm doing the same transfer

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    2. Mr. Greedy
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 1 day ago

      Of course. Lukaku got an assist, Giroud didn't

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      1. Big_Andy_GAWA
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 1 day ago

        Did he really, though !?

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  4. Bridge
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 1 day ago

    Does McCarthy being suspended cement Barkley's place (along with a good performance) against Fulham?

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    1. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 1 day ago

      I'd say so.

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    2. BantamPhil
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      12 years, 1 day ago

      Yeah should do

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    3. Limbo
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 1 day ago

      yep

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    4. Bridge
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 1 day ago

      Thanks guys. Keeping.

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  5. BantamPhil
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 1 day ago

    I think I'm the only one around here who has a player left to play that isn't either Chico, A. Williams or Shelvey

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    1. BenDavies
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 1 day ago

      Nope, I've got Curtis Davies and myself left

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    2. MCH
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 1 day ago

      I have De Guzman

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

      I have Rosenior

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  6. FORCA INTER
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 1 day ago

    clam down everyone ....it wasn't assist

    i am Lukaku owner and i always speak truth

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    1. OPTA FPL
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 1 day ago

      Ball changed direction = Lolkaku assist

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      1. The ghost of a Pug's g…
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 1 day ago

        +1

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    2. Lord Flashheart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 1 day ago

      No one said you don't speak the truth, just that you might be wrong.

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      1. The ghost of a Pug's g…
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 1 day ago

        Yeah. You can be a honest dumbass 🙂

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    3. Mithrandir, the Grey Pilgri…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 1 day ago

      Nonsense. Lukaku assist, and I don't have him.

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  7. super zlatan
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 1 day ago

    Need a shelvey goal and 3 baps to stay in the fa cup.

    🙁

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    1. applebonkers
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      • 16 Years
      12 years, 1 day ago

      so does my opponent. (which could be you)

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      1. super zlatan
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 1 day ago

        I'm playing Crouch potato.

        That ozil goal killed me

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  8. Plagued by indecision
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 1 day ago

    My goodness you would think there were no other problems in the world with all this moaning about Lukaku's assist...

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  9. john mensah
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 1 day ago

    Lukaku was nowhere near touching that ball. 100% Ovideo's assist.

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    1. super zlatan
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 1 day ago

      Agreed

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    2. The ghost of a Pug's g…
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 1 day ago

      Disagreed

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      1. Bubz
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 1 day ago

        How can you disagree?

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        1. Mithrandir, the Grey Pilgri…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          12 years, 1 day ago

          Look at video clip posted by Jason previous page. Ball changed direction when Lukaku made his failed overhead kick.

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          1. The ghost of a Pug's g…
            • 14 Years
            12 years, 1 day ago

            What this awesome Christmas hat wearing guy said

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  10. Bridge
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 1 day ago

    How's this look? Weak in defence but immense mid/attack!!

    Mignolet (Davis)
    Coleman, Williams, Ward (MOlsson, Chester)
    Ozil, Hazard, Ramsey, Nasri (Pozuelo)
    Rooney, Suarez, Aguero

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  11. sinik
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 1 day ago

    My apologies then Breadbin, guess I'm just touchy after United's form of late and drawing my own match late on today. Have a good'un..

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    1. super zlatan
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 1 day ago

      You should never apologize on this site

      😉

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      1. MCH
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 1 day ago

        Never show weakness!

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        1. sinik
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          12 years, 1 day ago

          rawr

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      2. sinik
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 1 day ago

        most are here to help each other. if some aren't, that's their prerogative. the internet is a breeding ground for that sort of behavior. it was weakness to let it get to me, and strength to man up and admit it 🙂

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  12. Elniñorules
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 1 day ago

    Anyone know who got the assist for the Deulofeu goal?

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    1. Proggy
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 1 day ago

      😀

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    2. Thomass
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 1 day ago

      It was Lukaka remember I'm the FPL founder

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      1. Elniñorules
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 1 day ago

        Ahhhhhhh that explains it.

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    3. beric
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 1 day ago

      coleman i think

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

      The real world - Oviedo

      FPL fantasy land - Lukaku

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      1. Mílanista
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 1 day ago

        FPL fantasy land is what matters!

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    5. OPTA FPL
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 1 day ago

      Gervinho

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  13. BigManBakar
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 1 day ago

    I didnt see the match,curious to know how Barkley played?And in what position?Is he worth keeping for the next gameweek?Thanks!

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    1. Shifty
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 1 day ago

      well. his usual. yes

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    2. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 1 day ago

      He played in the hole, and looked very good. Arteta was awful though all game.

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    3. Big_Andy_GAWA
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 1 day ago

      He was MOTM. He is a quality player !

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    4. Art Vandelay
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 1 day ago

      Very impressive performance. Occasionally holds the ball too long - needs to learn to real ease the pass a touch earlier but that will come with time. Top top prospect. To be honest, I would have him out in Brazil.

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    5. BigManBakar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 1 day ago

      Thanks again!Guess I should keep him then

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  14. DRIZ ✅
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 1 day ago

    Chances of Swansea keeping cleanie against Hull?

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    1. Count of Monte Hristo
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 1 day ago

      Likely imo

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    2. Whistle
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 1 day ago

      54%

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  15. The ghost of a Pug's g…
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 1 day ago

    Can anyone tell my why Lukaku isn't getting all 3 baps today?

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    1. DRIZ ✅
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 1 day ago

      he was shite

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      1. The ghost of a Pug's g…
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 1 day ago

        His assist was nice tho

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    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 1 day ago

      no

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    3. The Sarjeant
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 1 day ago

      Why would he?!

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      1. Big_Andy_GAWA
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 1 day ago

        'Cos he will get two BPS by the evening's out...

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    4. Bubz
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 1 day ago

      Because he did nothing all match

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  16. Ady87
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 1 day ago

    What can I do with my midfield?

    Marshall
    Terry Distin Kompany
    Hazard Ramsey Cabaye Gerrard
    Aguero Suarez Rooney

    Subs are Whittaker and Rosenior.

    0.5m in bank. Could bench Cabaye, play Whittaker who did 90mins NAND a CS recently so should get another start, then just hope Gerard is fit? Any transfer ideas?

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  17. Pea Soup
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 1 day ago

    73 with Chico (HUL) to go... should be above average I think?

    So for next week...

    a) Fer: yes or no?
    b) Oviedo: yes or no?

    🙂

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    1. beric
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 1 day ago

      a - yes

      b - no

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    2. BantamPhil
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 1 day ago

      Great score well, well above average

      I'd take a punt on Oviedo he is playing great with easy fixtures to come

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    3. DÏLKS
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 1 day ago

      No it's below average...

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      1. Pea Soup
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 1 day ago

        Oh. That's a shame.

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  18. Count of Monte Hristo
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 1 day ago

    Martinez is an outstanding manager.

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    1. DRIZ ✅
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 1 day ago

      yep i said that at start of season

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    2. Deulo10
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 1 day ago

      Absolutely.

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    3. don parcheesi
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 1 day ago

      Agreed, I'm a big fan.

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    4. Mithrandir, the Grey Pilgri…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 1 day ago

      Me and the wife think he's great, unlike other winging managers making excuses.

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  19. Scottys Army
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 1 day ago

    Lads

    Much chance of kun being rested v bayern ?

    My thinking is early kick off on sat , arsenal are in italy on wed night

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    1. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 1 day ago

      I doubt it. Can't really be seen rolling over.

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  20. Mr. Greedy
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 1 day ago

    Lukaku assist still there! Only another 40 mins to get through!

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    1. Mílanista
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 1 day ago

      Shhh... you'll encourage non owners to email!

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  21. FORCA INTER
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 1 day ago

    actaully i didnt score 50

    i have well above 60 + gerrard points off bench and vorm to go

    but i am saying to myslef that i scored 50 cause of -12 points hit

    suck that you lucky one season wonder Beric crybaby

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    1. Chris_White
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 1 day ago

      😆

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    2. The Sarjeant
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 1 day ago

      Forca's kicking off...

      Again.

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    3. Elniñorules
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 1 day ago

      You must be a zero season wonder then 😉

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    4. MCH
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 1 day ago

      You benched Gerrard?

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    5. DRIZ ✅
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 1 day ago

      wow awful to take -12 hope you have not cracked

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      1. FORCA INTER
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 1 day ago

        i did Wally-Ramsey FAIL

        Brady-Gerrard FAIL

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    6. Back to Back Ballacks
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      😆

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    7. beric
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 1 day ago

      so 64 -12

      thats about 52 right?

      so i beat you this week, i'm beating you over this season and i beat you last season, nice try forca 🙂

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      1. FORCA INTER
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 1 day ago

        STFU , you sucks dude , you are not even that good

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        1. beric
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 1 day ago

          hehe, and i thought we were friends 🙁

          where's your sense of humour gone forca lad?

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    8. rohan
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 1 day ago

      😆

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  22. Chris_White
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 1 day ago

    I can't see it being removed, FPL almost never changes these things. And my ML leader has him. That certainly settles it.

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  23. john mensah
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 1 day ago

    If some stats guy hadn't wrongly called it a Lukaku assist in the first place this wouldn't even be being discussed. That says it all really.

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    1. JJO
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 1 day ago

      +1

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  24. Barry Woj
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 1 day ago

    Do people think Moyes was holding Everton back? Or has Martinez improved them with the additions of: Barry, McCarthy, Barkley (regular role), Lukaku and Deulofeu (both on loan).

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    1. MCH
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 1 day ago

      Bit of both really.

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    2. rozzo
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 1 day ago

      martinez plays a very continetal attacking game, moyes doesnt

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  25. d1sable
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    12 years, 1 day ago

    Didnt see the game, who assisted Ozil? Some sites say Giroud others Walcott

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    1. Demí
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 1 day ago

      Defo Walcott

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    2. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 1 day ago

      Walcott headed it across, Giroud missed it and Ozil scored. Walcott assist.

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    3. Ludo
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 1 day ago

      Walcott - Giroud missed it.

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  26. pistol_pete
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 1 day ago

    So, time to do Giroud -> Lukaku!

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  27. Back to Back Ballacks
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 1 day ago

    Lambert to Delofeu
    #Done

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  28. FORCA INTER
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 1 day ago

    funny thing about Lukaku assist is that livescore says that he got one 😆

    pathetic really

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    1. Kostja
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 1 day ago

      most sites take from the same source

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    2. Art Vandelay
      • 15 Years
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      I am not sure how that is funny or pathetic. BBC have given him the assist too.

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  29. box of horses
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 1 day ago

    I think it's going to be a case of he currently has the assist points so they will stay. Where as if he never got the assist points he won't get them. I've looked a few times and it doesn't look like he touched it. But the ball does appear to change flight slightly when looking at a non close up angle. If it did hit him at all it was his arm or hand. I can see the points staying.

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  30. Assisting you all day
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 1 day ago

    Lukaku was in kos pocket the overhead kick didnt aim for the ball but kos head play should have been stopped for dangerous play!

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    1. DRIZ ✅
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 1 day ago

      to late now

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