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28 December 2013 4349 comments
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The Gameweek continues with a quartet of three o’clock kick-offs, culminating in a relegation scrap in South Wales as Cardiff host basement dwellers Sunderland.

All eyes will be on the Manchester clubs, however, as City and United face fixtures that, on paper, look profitable for Fantasy mangers. Wayne Rooney’s relentless form has another opportunity to come to the fore at Carrow Road, while City’s Etihad juggernaut has its engines running and is aimed squarely at the bus likely to be parked by Tony Pulis’ Palace.

We’re expecting big points all round and a potential rollercoaster of an afternoon before the evening clash brings us back down to a simmer.

As always, look to our Twitter feed for the latest teamsheet news while our Dugout Discussion chatroom remains open to cater for your real-time chatter needs.

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

  1. Rawlinson
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    17 from 3. Should be able to field the other eight tomorrow, provided Hazard plays. Suarez (C). Happy days.

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  2. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    😯

    tan boo'ing the players off the pitch

    rubbing my eyes

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 16 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      He's a clown.

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    2. jas5sk - Youtube channel
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      He's a lad

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      1. Robe Wan
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        • 13 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        Yeah. Ledge

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    3. Gaz Downright
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      • 15 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Venky times are here again...

      Steve Kean will have to carry the club forward in 2014

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    4. J0E
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      • 16 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      He must have been livid when Marshall failed to score again.

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  3. sept_18
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    40 from 6 for my cup rival..dzeko captain, colback, kompany
    I am 11 from 5..rooney yaya silva..lol

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  4. Mr Smith
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    12 from 3 with Shezz, Coleman, Jags, Hazard, Walcott(c), Cabeye, Lukaku & Suarez to come. Considering the events of today i'm pretty relieved.

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    1. Heydudes13
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Okay.

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  5. Heydudes13
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    If Suarez blanks tomorrow consider yourselves the luckiest people alive!

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    1. Scottys Army
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      I want a big score from him hes my vice

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      1. Heydudes13
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        Same.

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  6. Moorinho
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    I'm just happy with Mutch's points off the bench. Now for Suarez to score a couple goals but Chelsea to win.

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  7. Crouch Potato!
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    What is the best way for a complete coward to end it all? Tried sticking my head in the oven but my electricty has been cut off!

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    1. AugustaBlue
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Listen to Nickelback

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    2. r0nh
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Ohhh, roast potatos!!!

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

      Take the Cardiff job won't take long before he gives you the chop.

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    4. Lloyd Xmas
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Just dont do it.life is too short as it is.

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  8. The Mandalorian
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    If today's highest score is a 100+ I'm deleting my account....

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    1. MattysFantasyFooty
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      I'm pretty sure that's not going to happen

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    2. TorresMagic™
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      • 16 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Plenty of teams set up for Day 1. Could be close.

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    3. AugustaBlue
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      That one asshole with 3 Hull players and a Hull captain. Hasn't changed his team since GW3.

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

      There are always people who set up the team to have 11 out on a day like this could well be someone with 3 United 3 City throw in some Hull and Nolan or something. Would imagine there will be an 80+ out there for sure and you never know maybe someone put together a crazy lucky team that has got to the ton.

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  9. Chucky
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    I thought i was in for a terrible week but somehow i managed to get those valuable 20 points from 5 players today . Considering half of my team is flagged i am pretty much satisfied . 🙂

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    1. MCH
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      • 15 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      After all that moaning earlier you got 20 points wtf!

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  10. Clean Bandit
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Mulling over Ravel to Huddlestone. Thoughts?

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    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      you do realise this was huddlestones first goal in about 2 years

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      1. Clean Bandit
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        not based solely on this game Bemba but he's been their best player last 3 games. Mostly his set piece delivery and chance for assists swaying me

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

        True, better go with Mikel.

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        1. Clean Bandit
          • 12 Years
          12 years, 3 months ago

          Mikel?

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    2. Mr Smith
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      Ultimate knee jerk 😆

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      1. Clean Bandit
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        Him, Livermore all under 5.0, you'd really prefer Ravel over him?

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        1. Mr Smith
          • 15 Years
          12 years, 3 months ago

          I'd rather Sterling or Januzaj tbh

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          1. Clean Bandit
            • 12 Years
            12 years, 3 months ago

            neither nailed on long term

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    3. Shifty
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      😆

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  11. MCH
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    This morning it seemed everyone had just taken a hit to get Dzeko now no one has him?

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    1. MattysFantasyFooty
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Knee jerking

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

      will enjoy his vc points at the end of the GW. but now the decision of whom to get rid of him for.

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  12. JasonV
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    I hope Vincent Tan is plagued with explosive diarrhoea for at least a week....

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  13. Strificus
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    What are the odds of Ozil and/or Hazard sitting?

    That's the only way my league doesn't bury me.

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    1. MCH
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      • 15 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      10/11

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  14. copps
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    bet theres a lot of dead cup teams with colback and anelka lol

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    1. onionbarje
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      yep i got good old colback

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    2. MCH
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      • 15 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      I got an active team with Welbeck

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  15. Demí
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    Sturridge is apparently back for Stoke for people with/considering Sterling. Although i guess it doesn't matter with the wildcard around the corner

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    1. jas5sk - Youtube channel
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      *Checks price*

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    2. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      interesting. Thanks.

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    3. Scottys Army
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Nice fixtures may go SAS again

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

      the return of SAS

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    5. Moorinho
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Finally. A good third striker until Aguero comes back.

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    6. Studgie G
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      gerrard is back aswell apparently after new yrs game

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      1. Demí
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        Yep. Bad news for Henderson owners, he's not as good for fpl

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        1. copps
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 3 months ago

          not henderson, allen

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        2. Studgie G
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          12 years, 3 months ago

          hendo will play allen will go

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        3. Demí
          • 15 Years
          12 years, 3 months ago

          Yes i know Allen will go. I said Henderson is not as good an fpl prospect with Gerrard, than without him.

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    7. Lloyd Xmas
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      TVM

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  16. onionbarje
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    The only good thing about this gwk so far, is that Tom Huddlestone can finally get his hair cut.

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    1. PINKFISH (SANCTIONED AND GA…
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Huddlestone____No-one listened. As Per.

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  17. Moorinho
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Also, hits always seem to work out for me.. This week was Yaya + Ramsey -> Walcott + Cabaye .. assuming the latter two get more than 4 points hit.

    So I'll be taking a hit this GW as well.

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    1. r0nh
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      There is a difference between football knowledge & a low intelligence.

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      1. Mr. Bean
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        not when you buy a football team. I think it's a clear sign of low intelligence to buy and micro manage a football team with no football knowledge

        it's crazy Mackay has been sacked. before him we'd already lost 1/4 of premier league managers, are we going to end up with 1/2 gone by the end of the season?

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      2. Grounderz
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        12 years, 3 months ago

        It's pretty obvious his success has come from a very good network and connections with corrupted officials in Malaysia. It's not low intelligence, it's just a way of doing things in third world countries. 😉

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    2. AarÖn Özilski
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Damn. How can someone be this stupid.... smh 😡

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      1. Malcolm Tucker for England …
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        • 14 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        To believe this? I have no idea

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        1. Gaz Downright
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          • 15 Years
          12 years, 3 months ago

          what's that?

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    3. Gaz Downright
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      • 15 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      the list of clubs permanently damaged by foreign owners is getting longer and longer.... time to protect the clubs?

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      1. MCH
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        • 15 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        At the end of the day they are a business and you can't restrict it like that. The fit and proper person test is about all they can really do.

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        1. Gaz Downright
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          • 15 Years
          12 years, 3 months ago

          actually you can... you just need the rulings

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          1. GREENDREAMS11
            • 16 Years
            12 years, 3 months ago

            http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22625160

            If this link works its worth a read.

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      2. GREENDREAMS11
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        The thing is Gaz, you can have what are perceived to be Well respected British businessmen at the helm of a football club who also don't run the club in the right way leaving when things go tits up and wiping their hands of the mess they leave behind. Sir David Murray is the best example I can offer and what he done to Rangers is there for all to see. Its hard to know what is the best way forward but I believe the German example is working very well with finances and debt of clubs kept in check by their controlling body.

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  18. the cromulent one
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    Marshall & Burner was looking awesome until he 83rd minute.
    Alas, it was not to be.

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    1. Xavi Iniesta
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Yeah. That was annoying. At least we got save points 🙂

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  19. Voodoo
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    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Best replacement for Ramsey? I have 8.4 to spend. I already have Silva is it worth going for Nasri or maybe Cabaye or Lallana?

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    1. JasonV
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Cabaye personally.

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

      sigurdsson

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  20. Silva - bench or ditch?
    TorresMagic™
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    • 16 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Silva owners, benching?

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    1. Scottys Army
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Yes , im lucky bannan has a nice fixture.

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

      Not much choice. In come Januzaj, hopefully for a start.

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      1. TorresMagic™
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        • 16 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        Have Ravel here. At least I get Wilson back.

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          • 12 Years
          12 years, 3 months ago

          How did he get booked? Can't believe he's got 5!

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    3. Xavi Iniesta
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Definitely. Plenty on the bench to cover his absence. My defence needs urgent attention.

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

      Silva owners, crying

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    5. copps
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      selling for ozil if he doesnt play tomorrow

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    6. tm245
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Yes, though I might not get another start from Sterling if Sturridge is back.

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    7. Tatty Bojangles
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Might take a 1 or 2 week punt on Navas, but I'm sure I'll inevitably just bench him.

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    8. The Mandalorian
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Swapping him for Gold 😉

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    9. Moorinho
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Yes. He won't drop that much anyway. And it's only one game.

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    10. Grumpy Camel
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Yes, will hold him unless something something drastic happens.

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    11. J0E
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      • 16 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Of course. Just a week. In comes Whittingham from my bench again.

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    12. Chucky
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      Definitely , have to get rid of injured players first..

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    13. Lloyd Xmas
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Bench

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    14. Rafabio
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Benching

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    15. Gloria Kanchelskis
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      • 12 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Bench -it's one week and there are plenty of other more pressing issues in my team starting with Clyne and Lukaku

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    16. Nice to Finally Michu
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Yup means I get to start both Eriksen and Cabaye

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    17. GREENDREAMS11
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      Yes

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    18. banskt
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      Bench. Have to sort out Berbatov.

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    19. asquishypotato
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      • 12 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Benching. Bringing in Ramseys replacement (whoever that is) next week and can still field a starting 11, so not worried about not having him. Does mean I am playing Whittingham against Arsenal though.

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    20. Bøss ⭐
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      benching, not sure what to do with Rooney though and my bench has injuries too (meyler and ravmo!) really not sure what to do, possibly sterling but apparently Sturridge is back next week?

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    21. Ryan
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      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Bench for sure, he's only missing one game. This why we have a subs bench.

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    22. 7shadesofsmoke
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Bench.

      I'll sell Bacuna for Sterling (HUL) providing he doesnt pick up a knock/suspension vs Chelsea.

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    23. shorty2580
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Benching

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  21. Chucky
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Had to choose between Mutch and Whittingham for that 5th Midfield spot . Yeah obviously i did Brady to Whittingham for -4 this week 🙁

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    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      on a good day whittingham should have had something. Some strange decisions from him, should have shot a couple of times

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  22. Pablitto
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    30 transfers so far ... most of them wasteful (like ozil to silva y-day)

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  23. Scottys Army
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Could this be the lowest average for a sat in recent seasons ?

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    1. Bøss ⭐
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      i have 19, which is surprisingly a good score and best in my ML!

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  24. The Mandalorian
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    Ghost teams will rise tonight!!!!!

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    1. Crouch Potato!
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      They've come back to haunt us!

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      1. The Mandalorian
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        🙂

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      2. Gaz Downright
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        • 15 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        badam tsch!

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    2. Pablitto
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      from their graves ... and become zombies ... uuuaarghhh
      (sorry just my fantasy)

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    3. J0E
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      • 16 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      All those Nolan captainers with a 2m plus rank will rise resplendent.

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  25. megatronaldinho
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    do the people who ask whether a certain amount of points from a given amount of players with so-and-so to go not have any leagues in which they might be able to ascertain their relative standing?

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    1. Crouch Potato!
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Yes, I mean no, maybe, I dunno!

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

      I think they are either lonely and want some attention, or ignored and want some attention 🙂

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    3. megatronaldinho
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      this post seems to be missing a few words somewhere in the middle. lost the run of myself. i've always wondered this though. because practically everyone on here is in a work or friends league so it's odd that they don't just check how they have scored relative to some others :/

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  26. Heydudes13
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Yaya nailed on they said. Silva to be benched they said.

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    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      didn't really matter in the end

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      1. Heydudes13
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        12 years, 3 months ago

        Yeah.

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

      haha i know, too bad Silva didnt give me that extra advantage

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      1. Lloyd Xmas
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        12 years, 3 months ago

        What a great Arse!

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        1. Cliché
          • 12 Years
          12 years, 3 months ago

          I cudnt keep my finger off it lol

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    3. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      he is nailed on

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    4. Goaldigger
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      I was surprised at yaya. Not so surprised with Silva playing. Hasn't looked jaded at all, their best player.

      Also, weird logic with the yc. Why let him sit out a match so that he wont have to sit out a match?

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  27. AarÖn Özilski
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Ravel ➡ Sterling after tomorrow's game

    Yes or no ?

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    1. The Mandalorian
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Y

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    2. Mr. Bean
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      • 15 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      see above, Sturridge due back

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      1. AarÖn Özilski
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        But with Jan wildcard it won't be a problem.

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        1. Mr. Bean
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          • 15 Years
          12 years, 3 months ago

          might be worth it to wait until later January for the WC to take advantage of any new transfers, in which case it may be a waste

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          1. AarÖn Özilski
            • 13 Years
            12 years, 3 months ago

            Valid point. So any suggestions which mid(5.8) to bring in for Ravel ?

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    3. Grumpy Camel
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Studge back may hurt his game time.

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    4. meule
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      thats what i planned until demi news

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  28. gers23
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Thinking of doing Silva to Walcott as my FT! Thoughts? 2.0 in bank

    Mignolet

    Terry Shaw Coleman

    Silva Whittingham Milner Hazard

    Lukaku Silva Rooney

    Davis Chester Burner Brady

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    1. Cliché
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Depends on when u're thinking of using your wc

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      1. gers23
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        hmmm havent given it much thought....when i need it i guess!!

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        1. Cliché
          • 12 Years
          12 years, 3 months ago

          Just go for it then!

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    2. Mr. Bean
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      • 15 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      wait until Arsenal play at least, knowing Walcott he could get injured 😉
      maybe deal with Brady or upgrade Milner?

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  29. Scottys Army
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    The Jan WC is coming at the perfect time

    Welcome back

    SAS

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