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Wayne Rooney is struggling to be fit for United’s home game with West Ham. Jack Wilshere is handed a two-match ban by the FA. Robert Snodgrass and Ricky Van Wolfswinkel are named in the Norwich squad. Ben Foster is available for West Brom, James Tomkins is back for West Ham, whilst Nathaniel Clyne has returned to training for Southampton:

Reports suggest Wayne Rooney is losing his battle to be fit for the visit of West Ham. The United forward remains a real doubt after missing out in the midweek cup win over Stoke – the Telegraph reckon he may not even be amongst the subs to face Sam Allardyce’s side. Elsewhere, Nemanja Vidic is ready to return after missing the last two games with a minor injury.

James Tomkins has returned to the Hammers squad after missing the midweek cup win at Spurs with an ongoing groin problem, though Sam Allardyce has hinted he’s set to rotate over the busy next few matches.

Ben Foster is back in contention for West Brom’s home game against Hull. Caretaker boss Keith Downing has revealed he has a fully fit squad to choose from, with Nicolas Anelka and Victor Anichebe both available after missing out against Cardiff.

Jack Wilshere has been slapped with a two-match ban for a gesture towards the City fans in last weekend’s defeat at the Etihad. The midfielder misses Arsenal’s upcoming games against Chelsea and West Ham.

Chris Hughton has confirmed Robert Snodgrass and Ricky Van Wolfswinkel will return to the Norwich squad after weeks out with knee and toe injuries respectively. Both players are in contention to start against Sunderland – the Dutchman was ”touch and go” for last week’s trip to Swansea, while the Scot has trained all week.

Sunderland have been boosted by the return of Steven Fletcher and Jack Colback for the home game with Norwich. Both players missed the midweek cup victory over Chelsea with illness but are back in training – Kieran Westwood and Carlos Cuellar remain sidelined for the Black Cats, though.

Gerhard Tremmel is set to start between the sticks for Swansea’s game with Everton, with Michel Vorm sidelined due to knee surgery. Chico Flores is available after serving a one-match ban and recovering from a knee problem, while Leon Britton has recovered from a toe problem.

Villa skipper Ron Vlaar is still struggling to overcome a calf problem, Paul Lambert conceded yesterday. Chris Herd is set to return to the Villa squad, though, as they make their way to the Britannia.

Mauricio Pochettino is optimistic of a return to action for Nathaniel Clyne against Spurs this weekend. Earlier this morning, the Southampton boss revealed the defender is back in training and will be assessed prior to Sunday’s clash at St Mary’s.

All this and more has now been updated in the Team News section ahead of tomorrow’s deadline. Keep an eye on our official Twitter stream for breaking news as Friday’s press conferences unfold.

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  1. Bauerhaus 24
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    can't wait to see how lamela and sold ado do under new manager, potential explosive bargains!

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    1. FACUPARSE
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      hahaha yo so wong

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    2. AK ⭐
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      I am keeping my eyes on Lamela and Eriksen.

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      1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
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        12 years, 2 months ago

        your eyes will be on the bench then

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        1. AK ⭐
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 2 months ago

          Might be true. 😉

          Adebayor time?

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          1. FACUPARSE
            • 13 Years
            12 years, 2 months ago

            They're all shat

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        2. FACUPARSE
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 2 months ago

          http://welovelocalgovernment.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/garden-bench.jpg

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  2. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/players/wayne-rooney/10529285/Manchester-United-v-West-Ham-Wayne-Rooney-losing-battle-to-be-fit.html

    not even on the bench!

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

      The England forward has been unable to train since suffering a groin strain preparing for Wednesday’s Capital One Cup quarter-final tie against Stoke City, which United won to secure a two-legged semi-final against Sunderland next month.

      🙁 🙁

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  3. Crystal
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    'go casual and captain Suarez' - how is it a casual decision to keep captaining the best player in the league who has the highest points scoring potential. Non 'casuals' over analyzing again and trying to be clever with differentials. Good luck with those choices

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    1. Kudo Warrior
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      The use of the word "casual" is being used too loosely. Bit of crying from some people me thinks.

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    2. J0E
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      • 16 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Ah, but does he have the best scoring potential that week? I use the word casual as casual players rarely tinker, especially over Christmas.

      The other question though is - is the casual approach the best one? I'd agree with your suggestion that leaving be regarding Suarez probably is ...don't tinker, let the points roll in.

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      1. Christina.
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        It depends on your position in ML's etc.

        I'm 69pts behind and I can only imagine my ML leader will now keep on (c) Suarez. Maybe I'm wrong...

        No pain no gain I suppose.

        😕

        *He WILL blank sooner or later. Its the law of averages.

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

          suarez doesn't keep to the law

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          1. Christina.
            • 16 Years
            12 years, 2 months ago

            We will see.

            One blank and the cat is among the pigeons.

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        2. J0E
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          • 16 Years
          12 years, 2 months ago

          I think alot will come down with how festive people get...lots will just forget deadlines and leave it on Suarez even if they planned to change.

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          1. Christina.
            • 16 Years
            12 years, 2 months ago

            I would like to think the 150k ranked players above me will actively follow the footy and adjust their teams accordingly over the next 11 or so days.

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        3. Riddler
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 2 months ago

          No it's not... But agree, there's no certainty and GW18 is a good chance to try & shorten than ML defecit

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      2. Crystal
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Totally, I think rather than gambling on will he won't he, back him. No doubt this will create a divide in players but I'm sticking my colors to the mast poll. If he blanks 1 week he'll pay back the next, what I couldn't risk is a hall against Chelsea/City and not being onboard

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        1. J0E
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          • 16 Years
          12 years, 2 months ago

          I'm sure I'll back Suarez. I'm a never the bride (top 1K) always the bridesmaid (top 10K) type player.

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

        Sometimes the top player don't tinker over Christmas. It can be a minefield.

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

    For everyone worried about players they are targeting being potentially rotated over the Christmas period, note the wise words of Big Sam:

    "Over the Christmas period you have to use the members of the squad on a regular basis. It's impossible to use the same 11 players...

    Few players will get 90 minutes every week for the next few GWs, so just make sure they will get enough to justify investment.

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    1. thetinkerman
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      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      (the last sentence was from me, not Big Sam ;-))

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    2. AK ⭐
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Its mostly just one game out of 4 when the key players are rotated.

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  5. crystalpalaceRus
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    What do people think about a -8 to bring in Negredo, walcott & silva ?

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    1. Baines on Toast...
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      • 15 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      who would you be taking out?

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      1. crystalpalaceRus
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        aguero oscar (hes annoying me) and ramsey, i dunno i feel walcott will be better in future matches

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        1. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 2 months ago

          don't lose oscar

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        2. thetinkerman
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          • 14 Years
          12 years, 2 months ago

          "hes annoying me" isn't a good reason for a hit!

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          1. crystalpalaceRus
            • 14 Years
            12 years, 2 months ago

            Ima just do a -4 then.

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    2. Christina.
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      no.

      Just do first 2 for -4.

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      1. Kudo Warrior
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        This! 1 can wait.

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    3. Kings of Lyon ★
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Depends who youre selling but that looks ok

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

      Depends who's leaving. I normally take hits at the merest sniff of a good player hitting form but even I'm giving Sess one more game - at home to Hull - rather than hope Wally outscores him by more than one goal against Chelsea.

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      1. crystalpalaceRus
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        I always take hits lol, i just think having them 3 for this gameweek outweighs -8

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        1. roscola
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          • 14 Years
          12 years, 2 months ago

          Look at each hit individually, that's all I'd say.

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    5. thetinkerman
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      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Depends who you are selling

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    6. Riddler
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      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      I did an -8 this week Negredo, Walcott & Olsson for Aguero, Brunt & Williams...gamble but Walcott is explosive

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  6. Tricky
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Berba a big risk but could pay off massively, rest looks good

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    1. Christina.
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Thanks.

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    2. Billy Gilmore
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      See the green button? Use it.

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    3. Christina.
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Those funny looking things lying next to you that you can't make out...it's your spectacles.

      Put them on.

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  7. Trading Bear
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Norwich FPL Update

    Robert Snodgrass and RVW both back fit. Expect to see Snodgrass back in the team, with RVW on the bench coming on in the second half. Team highly likely to be the one chosen in the predicted line-ups.

    Snodgrass coming back won't necessarily result in less starts for Redmond but may mean less game time, with Redmond now likely to be first in line to be replaced around the 70-75 minute mark. Snodgrass's return will however mean a reduction in free-kicks and corners taken by Redmond, but will boost Fer's appeal. Fer has been pushed out to the left wing in the absence of Snodgrass but will now likely retain a central berth, where he will enjoy more influence.

    Uptop, when fully fit, expect to see RVW and Hooper partnered together for home matches. Away from home, especially tomorrow, Elmander will partner Hooper with RVW set to replace Hooper around the 60-70 mark. RVW and Hooper 'will take turns dropping deep to help the midfield' according to Hooper himself, his prospects as a FFP remaining unchanged.

    Defence also remains unchanged, M Olsson providing both security of starts and value for money.

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    1. Kings of Lyon ★
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Cheers for this. With Snoddy missing his last pen do you think he'll still be number 1? I dont know how RVW is with a pen. I know Hooper can hit them but wasnt 1st choice at Celtic.

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      1. Trading Bear
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Penalty duties in order:

        1] RVW
        2] Hooper
        3] Snodgrass

        http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11709/8933974/chris-hughton-expected-ricky-van-wolfswinkel-to-take-norwich-penalty-against-aston-villa

        http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/24783076

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        1. Kings of Lyon ★
          • 15 Years
          12 years, 2 months ago

          Spot on. Cheers

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    2. Demí
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      12 years, 2 months ago

      Nice one

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      1. Christina.
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        BTW, the NEWC predicted line up still has Cabaye suspended.

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        1. Demí
          • 15 Years
          12 years, 2 months ago

          Good spot. Thanks

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    3. Alberto Tomba
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      This should be a hottopic.

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  8. Tim Canterbury
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Not looking good on the Rooney front...

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    1. Alejo - CFC
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Gutted.. I got in Rooney & Yaya

      Shouldve done Negredo & Walcott, looks much tastier

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  9. The Bandit
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    Wow, already taken -8 and I still have Rooney, Zabaleta and Brady! 😆

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    1. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      why did you keep brady?

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      1. The Bandit
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Needed to sell Sess to afford Mirallas

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    2. Kings of Lyon ★
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Tis the season 🙂

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    3. DonTheSpecialOne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      You keeping Rooney, Rover?

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      1. The Bandit
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        No choice, just cost me -4 to get him

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        1. DonTheSpecialOne
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          12 years, 2 months ago

          Bad luck. 11 players available?

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

      Wow, unlucky. What were your earlier transfer?

      WC long-gone I assume?

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      1. The Bandit
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Rooney Rafael Mirallas in for Aguero Terry Sess. More stupid than unlucky

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        1. thetinkerman
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          • 14 Years
          12 years, 2 months ago

          Yeah, sorry to say it but it was very risky taking Terry and Sess out early in the week

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    5. AK ⭐
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Can you get 11 out then? Unlucky. Got Rooney in this week I assume?

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      1. The Bandit
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Yep to both but I aint playing Burner! Another hit go lose Zab beckons

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        1. AK ⭐
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 2 months ago

          Interesting, I'd go ahead, though who are you thinking of getting in then? A United defender surely?

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          1. The Bandit
            • 15 Years
            12 years, 2 months ago

            Got Rafael. may double up with Evra but prob Bardsley

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            1. AK ⭐
              • 13 Years
              12 years, 2 months ago

              Bardsley? Well I've been going through Sunderland's fixtures myself, and I think there's a chance of a turnaround, but it's a big gamble still. Good luck with Bardsley, hope it works out.

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  10. Bug
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Anyone thinks spuds and saints will play out 0-0 draw?
    Both haven't kept a clean sheet in ages.
    Get the feeling they may just decide to sit back and play the match out

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    1. crystalpalaceRus
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      possible yes

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    2. Lanley Staurel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Nope - Saints will go at them like a rabid dog. Doesnt mean they will score but they will go for 3 points. Its in their DNA now no matter who they play and especially at home. Cant wait.

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  11. DonTheSpecialOne
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Oy lads! This Rooney "injury" is soooo annoying.

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

      moyes is the worst manager to be relying on injury news.

      He said rvp had a chance week after week in his press conference but week after week he would be out. Could be the same with rooney.

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      1. DonTheSpecialOne
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Gutted. I've used my FT, so if I transfer him out it's my first hit, many around here that is in a worse position than me. I could take a hit to get Negredo, or just play RavMo..

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    2. SPorting
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Don Don.

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      1. DonTheSpecialOne
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Sup mate

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  12. AK ⭐
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    How's this team looking then?

    Mignolet
    McAuley - Jagielka - Terry
    Hazard - Silva - Redmond - Ramsey
    Suarez (c) - Rooney - Lukaku

    Harper - JWP - Vlaar - Chester

    All good?

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    1. crystalpalaceRus
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Captain rooney and put vlaar vice, trust me on this one.

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      1. AK ⭐
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        😆

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  13. Coaly
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Why is no one answering this!?

    a) Ridgewell > Jagielka, Panty > Jaask
    b) Myhill > K Davis, Ramsey > Silva

    I currently have no City players except Panty, and my other defenders are Coleman Vlaar Chester and Gabbidon

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    1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      neither

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    2. crystalpalaceRus
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      You need to have some city coverage

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      1. Coaly
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Is that a 'b' I hear?

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    3. The Point About It Is
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      C

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

      Stop getting your panties in a knot.

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      1. Coaly
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        A krul and nasty comment, I suggest you 'ki'p your opinions to yourself

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  14. SPorting
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    I transferred Rooney in way back in GW12 and now look what happens!

    If only I'd known!

    Moan, moan. Arse, arse. Get over it and move on.

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    1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      tbf it would be pretty annoyin to get someone in who then gets injured that week...happened to me with silva

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      1. SPorting
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Oh I know and I do have some sympathy but every other post.....

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        1. Lanley Staurel
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          12 years, 2 months ago

          GW6 for me - its a disaster - I wish I hadnt.

          :scratches head and cries a little:

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  15. Bug
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    I think you need a profile pic mate. Only then you get answers. I dont have one either and none of my questions have been answered, Thats the only conclusion i can come up with :-(.

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    1. crystalpalaceRus
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      whats your question

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      1. Bug
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Really confused on who to play and who to bench this week:

        Chester, Merte, Coleman
        Fer, Rambo, Bannon, Haz
        Rooney, Lukaku, Suarez (C)

        Bench: Barkley,Dawson,Shaw

        Any suggestions.

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        1. crystalpalaceRus
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 2 months ago

          id say thats fine

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          1. Bug
            • 12 Years
            12 years, 2 months ago

            Thanx mate.... That's the first reply iv got in these forums. heeeeehawww...

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        2. roscola
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          • 14 Years
          12 years, 2 months ago

          I would suggest playing either Shaw or Dawson over Chester. Hull haven't kept a single clean sheet away from home.

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        3. Adnan Shah
          • 15 Years
          12 years, 2 months ago

          I would play Barkley ahead of Bannan.

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    2. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      not hard to get a grav tho..... gravatar.com

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      1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        replay fail to guy below

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

      Who are you talking too?? do you need internet lessons??

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      1. roscola
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        • 14 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Do mind dialing down the attitude a bit, mate? No need for that tone

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        1. FACUPARSE
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 2 months ago

          Lo siento mon ami

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          1. roscola
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            • 14 Years
            12 years, 2 months ago

            De nada

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      2. Bug
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        My mistake mate... Got over excited...
        Now all under control...

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  16. Mithrandir, the Grey Pilgri…
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    • 16 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Uh! Brady.

    Had him for his two hauls earlier in the season and kept the faith since.

    Going for Walcott or Silva.

    Probably Silva.

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    1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      wally

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      1. Mithrandir, the Grey Pilgri…
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        • 16 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Got Ozil and Ramsey, so would be a triple.

        Also, have worked out rival went for Negredo for Kun, so thinking Silva as have no other
        Man City players.

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        1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 2 months ago

          silva then aye

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          1. Mithrandir, the Grey Pilgri…
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
            12 years, 2 months ago

            Yep. But I'd want Walcott as you say out of the two ideally.

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  17. Baines on Toast...
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Suarez, as ever, has got people thinking and talking far too permanently. Suddenly it's the received wisdom that failure to ever captain him, even away to Man City, is pure madness. But not too long ago, Suarez got 2 points away to Hull. He couldn't get past Arsenal. He managed one goal and no BPs at home to Crystal Palace.

    Suarez is in excellent form. Of course you captain him this weekend. But all it takes is one blank and the entire narrative will change, the talk of permanent shifts will fade. It would be much more beneficial to just plan for the short term and forget about two weeks' time, just as every month we declare a new game-breaking 'template' that is quickly forgotten. Because two months ago, that template didn't even contain Suarez.

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  18. Just A Hat
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    I remember the days when I put Santa Cruz in my team solely because I imagined the commentator making a reference to his name over the Xmas break - he ended up going on ridiculous run of good form...I wish I could make good decisions like that again 🙁

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    1. FACUPARSE
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Santi Cazorla is your man

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    2. rozzo
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      go for jesus navas this year

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    3. rozzo
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      or victor moses....or on second thoughts....

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

      You need to get Jesus Navas in then.

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      1. Spencer
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        • 14 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Ahh, Rozzo beat me to it!

        Myrrhtin Skrtel maybe?!

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  19. Tim Canterbury
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Tend to avoid hits but if Rooney is looking like being out and with 3.9 already in the bank due to Aguero > Lukaku, I think Rooney > Negrado and Ravel > Yaya for -8 is acceptable

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    1. Phaze 1
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      if thats how u feel then do it

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

      agreed...all upsides, good chance of at least breaking even this week

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

      "Tend to avoid hits" - lol.

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  20. Christina.
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Jeebus.

    It's not that difficult.

    Green is good.

    Green is also the reply button.

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  21. rozzo
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    quick tinker before the deadline, how's this looking?

    Mignolet
    Coleman - Clyne - Ward
    Yaya - Ozil(vc) - Silva - Ramsey
    Negredo - Suarez(c) - Lukaku

    Davis - Ravel - Collins - Burner

    0 free transfers and 0.8 in the bank, anything worth a hit?? cheers!

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    1. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Ozil and Silva/Yaya to Walcott and Hazard

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  22. Esalman
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Need a good hot topic article on possible forward punts till January right now.

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    1. AK ⭐
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Keep your tabs on the Spot the Differential article here, good short term punts in there. Had 2, both didn't really work out though.

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      1. Esalman
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Will keep an eye on that tomorrow, thanks. But I wanted to make transfers tonight, before the price rise/falls.

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    2. roscola
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      They are a bit thin on the ground, unfortunately.

      Hooper is the least crazy. Remy is out of form. Sunderland have some great fixtures but it's not totally clear who's nailed on and neither Fletcher nor Altidore are in big form anyway. Welbeck for the mental.

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    3. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      welbeck

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      1. Esalman
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Got him in gw2, got rid in gw3 😐

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  23. Made of Stone
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Morning All - worth a -8 hit?

    Ozil & Ses > Walcott & Silva

    Whilst it knocks me back this week, means I could leave my team alone over Xmas

    Ozil Sess Oscar Ravmo Barkley
    Suarez Rooney Lukaku

    Thanks

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  24. Drip Doctor
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Curious, those with Rooney, will you get rid if he's ruled out or just bench him?

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    1. Christina.
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Bench obviously.

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    2. Bobsyauncle
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Im going to keep as my im comfortable playing 5 Mids this GW

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

      Bench and use one of your subs.

      Not difficult is it really?

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    4. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      For me, keep. It would mean getting Negredo which I don't want to do. More hits, more losses and I will be taking apart SAR bit by bit. It isn't long until the January WC so I can hold out until then.

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    5. The Machine
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Get rid

      for REMY!!!

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      1. DonTheSpecialOne
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Get rid, yes.
        Remy, no.

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      2. Adnan Shah
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Sound advice. Remy hasn't scored in last 4 and up against tight Palace def.

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  25. Bobsyauncle
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Selection issue at the back...I have Mertasacker, Terry, Chester, Shaw. need to pick 2 to start this GW. Bare in mind i will be playing Ramsey and Hazard, so a bit of conflict. Are Merts and Terrys attack threat enough to claim the start anyway?

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    1. Mithrandir, the Grey Pilgri…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      For me yes. I'd happily play both but also Shaw against Spurs in disarray and at home.

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      1. Bobsyauncle
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Yeh had thought about Shaw, however no clean sheets in last 7 worries me.

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        1. Limbo
          • 15 Years
          12 years, 2 months ago

          Saints have had seriously rough fixtures.

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  26. Koflok
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Whens Arsenal presser? Cant wait to do Jedinak to Walcott

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  27. The Machine
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Got ripped apart yesterday for suggesting Rooney was unlikely to start 🙄

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    1. Crouch Potato!
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      You seem fine now.

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

      We'll see.

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    3. Mithrandir, the Grey Pilgri…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      http://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help-you?gclid=CIL1tYzRvrsCFQgOwwodsjsA1w

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    4. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      first thought is to rip you apart regardless of what you say

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    5. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      im sure you werent 'ripped apart' .....

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  28. Blue Lion
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Good Evening FFS!

    Why cant all managers be direct with an injury update like Pellegrini does! Sigh...

    Gonna start Rooney and keep Oveido first sub.

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    1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      good plan

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    2. Mithrandir, the Grey Pilgri…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Agree with that. If you have him start him.

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    3. JT's Dog
        12 years, 2 months ago

        evening blue
        there would 50 % less comments on here if all managers did, i think they do it to give us something to talk about mid week

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

      Ok time for predictions

      Liverpool 1 Cardiff 0
      Palace 1 Newcastle 1
      Fulham 1 City 3
      Man U 3 WHU 0
      Sunderland 2 Norwich 1
      Southampton 1 Spurs 1
      Swansea 1 Everton 2
      Arsenal 3 Chelsea 1

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      1. AK ⭐
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Liverpool 3 - 0 Cardiff
        Palace 1 - 2 Newcastle
        Fulham 1 - 2 City
        Man Utd 3 - 0 WHU
        Sunderland 1 - 1 Norwich
        Southampton 1 - 1 Spurs
        Swansea 1 - 3 Everton
        Arsenal 1 - 1 Chelsea

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        1. FACUPARSE
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 2 months ago

          Ain't got a Kalou

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          1. AK ⭐
            • 13 Years
            12 years, 2 months ago

            Jose does well in big matches, Arsenal, not so much. 😉

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      2. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        welbeck hat-trick?

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      3. Blue Lion
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Liv 3- Car 0
        Palace 1- New 2
        Ful 1- City 2
        Manu 1- Whu 0
        Sun 2- Nor 0
        Sou 2- Spurs 0
        Swansea 1- Eve 2
        Arsenal 2-chelsea 2

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

        Arsenal 0-8 Chelsea

        Bendtner hattrick own goals

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    5. The Machine
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Gotta a funny feeling Whittngham's not going to be taking the penalty if Cardiff ever get one

      Anyways, one the following is my freebie for this week

      Nasri > Wally

      Kos > Jevans

      Rooney > Remy

      Gotta be the third one, right?

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

        tan will sub himself on to take the penalty

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      2. Pork Pie Sausage Roll
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Not clear cut on the third one; you'll probably want Rooney back next week

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      3. Marknlard
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        "Gotta a funny feeling Whittngham's not going to be taking the penalty if Cardiff ever get one"

        Errr why?

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