634x258 Dugout Discussion
29 December 2013 5697 comments
Mark Mark
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After a less than fulfilling Saturday, Fantasy managers will be looking to Sunday’s fare with huge expectations and the hope that today’s returns can rescue respectability.

The bill certainly looks talented enough, with Roberto Martinez’s Everton hosting Southampton and leaders Arsenal making the trip to in-form Newcastle – both those matches bristle with goals and could well offer a strong platform for the today’s four o’clock kick-offs.

Those are undoubtedly headlined by the battle of the Bridge where Luis Suarez and Liverpool face off against Chelsea in what promises to be a tumultuous affair. Whether it will bring goals and points for Suarez is another matter.

While hopes will be high for that encounter, Tottenham’s White Hart Lane clash with Stoke perhaps offers less on paper, although Tim Sherwood’s new broom could yet unearth some key Fantasy assets for 2014 with today’s clash providing an opportunity to scout out the potential on offer.

As usual, you can look to our Twitter feed for all the teamsheet updates from these matches, while our Dugout Discussion chatroom is now open to take you through to the final whistles.

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

  1. the cromulent one
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 26 days ago

    I genuinely feel bad for those that don't have Coleman. Knee-jerking him in at his price is not justifiable. It is pure folly to chase attacking points from defenders, yet he keeps scoring.

    Good thing I've had him since gw2, or I'd be really bitter.

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    1. XVIVX
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 26 days ago

      think him and chester may be the only 2 players i've had since gw1.

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    2. Zombie
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 26 days ago

      Proud owner since GW1

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    3. get_in
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 26 days ago

      Likewise, he's certainly been punching above his weight

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    4. Seamy
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 26 days ago

      Owned for 5 GW's and loving it 🙂

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    5. Shifty
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 26 days ago

      well said

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    6. Crouch Potato!
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 26 days ago

      I don't have him, don't feel sorry for me, will have later, not a knee jerk as you put it, at the very least a blocker and reinvestment on profit made from Jags.

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      1. 19 Luka Modrić
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 26 days ago

        Since GW-ONE!!

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        1. Crouch Potato!
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 26 days ago

          Had him for a lot of it, he did nothing. Price or ownership doesn't matter to me, I get the plyers I want if I believe it needs to be done.

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  2. Rafabio
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 26 days ago

    It seems the real flat track bully is Suarez, not Hazard.

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    1. Licky
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 26 days ago

      A goal and assist against the top 6, hmm, the jury is still out.

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  3. Evs
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 26 days ago

    Well...

    Shower time, then I'm off for a Ruby.

    Enjoy your night lads.

    Evs out.
    😎

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    1. DonTheSpecialOne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 26 days ago

      You as well. See you around.

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    2. Rafabio
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 26 days ago

      Later mate, take care.

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  4. get_in
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 26 days ago

    Replacement for Ivan under 6.5? Have Coleman, mert.

    A debuchy
    B kompany
    C kos (and go double ars)
    D other

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    1. DonTheSpecialOne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 26 days ago

      B maybe

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    2. Podge
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 26 days ago

      If you have Coleman and Mert you dont need another big def get cheapos and play 1 a week

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      1. get_in
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 26 days ago

        But with Kun, Silva and Rooney out I've nowhere to invest the money!

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      2. Zombie
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 26 days ago

        This....so much of this

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    3. Beavis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 26 days ago

      Ward 😉

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  5. thearsenal
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 26 days ago

    60 pts thanks to Dzeko, Mertesacker, and Captain Hazard
    So Dzeko to JayRod for the next GW

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    1. Lazarus
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 26 days ago

      I was looking at the same move.

      Is there a chance Dzeko will play up top with Negredo with Silva out though?

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      1. LOCO ABREU
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 26 days ago

        think so

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      2. thearsenal
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 26 days ago

        Pelle said that he will give Jovetic a chance, I don't know if it means we will see him come out of bench or will play as a starter. I don't want to take a risk playing Dzeko/Jovetic

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  6. Ady87
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 26 days ago

    Trying to work it out but I think there is only 2 points between 1st and 3rd in my cash league and I think I'm top! Torture here. Work tomorrow will either be immense or horrible!

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  7. Alton E.
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 26 days ago

    That Eto tackle on Hendo 😮

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  8. PB-THE-VET
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 26 days ago

    Happy out with 52! Phew

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  9. Leaf
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 26 days ago

    Rafael and ivanovich that's 2 injury problems in defence

    (Unless GJ was injured too , then am in trouble )

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    1. Leaf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 26 days ago

      May have to go one of them to Kos

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  10. Bolasie
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 26 days ago

    Only for this GW:
    A, Yaya
    B, Sterling
    C, Cazorla

    Cheers

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  11. Lazarus
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 26 days ago

    I can't understand why people on here are so eager to bash Liverpool, it's pathetic.

    We lost by the old goal away from home to a side that has been consistently better than us for years.

    Well done to Chelsea, I didn't watch the game but it sounds like they deserved the win.

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    1. get_in
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 26 days ago

      I think they were very fortunate not to give away a penalty, at least two solid shouts if it hadn't been suarez taken down

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    2. Hibbo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 26 days ago

      You don't watch you aren't entitled to an opinion.

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      1. Lazarus
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 26 days ago

        If that is a serious comment, it is pathetic.

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    3. Brouhaha
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 26 days ago

      they didn't deserve to win at all - more ridiculous refereeing decisions costing the game!

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  12. AriseSirGiggsy
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 26 days ago

    Have to say that Howard Webb had a very poor game today

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    1. Podge
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 26 days ago

      I think he did well for his side 😉

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    2. Demí
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 26 days ago

      Indeed. World cup final ref too

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    3. Psakhotherapy
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 26 days ago

      depends on his intentions, he may have performed exactly as he wanted to

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    4. Beavis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 26 days ago

      100% agreed. Terrible.

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    5. Spike ⚽️
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 26 days ago

      I don't think he's had one for ages. Too much of a showman

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  13. FPL Daniel
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 26 days ago

    Great week, loving it. We catch up some ground on all those casuals. No Yoyo pts, no Rambo no Suarez captain every week .Suarez who? Fixture prof hahaha 🙂 Great week, expect another green. And let me please shout once more.

    LUuuuuakkakakakaakkakakakakak!!!!! Il capitanoooo!!!

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    1. Scottys Army
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 26 days ago

      so you wont captain suarez v hull.......

      haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

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    2. Breadbin
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 26 days ago

      Gloat when you win, cry when you lose 😛

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    3. Chucky
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 26 days ago

      Lukakakkakaakakakakuuuauauauauauaua 🙂 (C)

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      1. Granville
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 26 days ago

        You mean VC

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        1. Chucky
          • 12 Years
          12 years, 26 days ago

          😆 Nice one Granny

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  14. The Sarjeant
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 26 days ago

    Do hits get deducted after the first games have been played? Or is it at the end of the gameweek?

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    1. The Sarjeant
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 26 days ago

      Just worked it out myself lol.

      First game.

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    2. Declan
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 26 days ago

      Yup, end of first day.

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      1. The Sarjeant
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 26 days ago

        Yeah cheers.

        I just thought I can work it out myself lol.

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  15. Van Dal
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 26 days ago

    So suarez assist what yas think?

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    1. Breadbin
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 26 days ago

      Doesn't matter what anyone thinks here.

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      1. Van Dal
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 26 days ago

        What do u think mate?

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    2. Somalion
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 26 days ago

      Shouldn't count from what I've seen.

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    3. Pasqualinho
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 26 days ago

      It'll stay, I think. Suarez header was probably on target so it'll be classified as a rebound - in which case it's an assist.

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  16. FPL Touches
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 26 days ago

    Average predictions:

    42?

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    1. Declan
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 26 days ago

      32

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      1. Crouch Potato!
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 26 days ago

        That I will settle for, red arrow but pleased enough to somehow reach 44 appox. In good shape for next fixtures also.

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    2. Breadbin
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 26 days ago

      70.

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      1. BantamPhil
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 26 days ago

        This

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    3. Shifty
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 26 days ago

      slightly lower imo. maybe 30-35

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    4. Seamy
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 26 days ago

      No more than 35 IMO

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    5. Andy1
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 26 days ago

      34

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  17. Cheeseoid
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 26 days ago

    Evening all looking at 65 inc baps this week. How does that compare this week?

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    1. Seamy
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 26 days ago

      Upper quartile in here 😉

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    2. get_in
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 26 days ago

      About average

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  18. Sarnab
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 26 days ago

    Smarty pants?? Where are you?

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    1. FPL Touches
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 26 days ago

      What time does he usually post?

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  19. jonnybhoy
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 26 days ago

    Ramsey to Sterling or Henderson, decent fixtures and all that?

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    1. MITRO'S ON FIRE
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 26 days ago

      Don't like either, but at least Sterling leaves you cash to spend elsewhere!

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    2. nibir
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 26 days ago

      Sterling

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  20. FPL Daniel
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 26 days ago

    Wenger post match interview:

    on giving Giroud a rest…

    "I don't know. Every time I think I give him a rest but we have a team that is a bit short, lightweight and more focused on mobility and technical movement so he is the one guy who has that strength and structure for us. That fighting up front is very important for us."

    I am considering him for WC pick and bringing him in next week. he has Car at home...

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    1. FPL Touches
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 26 days ago

      Suggested that earlier but it seems Ade, Lukaku are stronger prospects in that price range

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    2. Heydudes13
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 26 days ago

      Yes Dan! I'm very much considering him but have been buoyed on by Lukaku's performance this week so not entirely sure I want to lose him this week.

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    3. Crouch Potato!
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 26 days ago

      The Arsenal "supporters" on here who constantly slag the guy off need hanging. Ronh was calling for him to be subbed, that was before he scored of course!

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  21. nibir
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 26 days ago

    Who's Best replacement for Silva?

    A) Cazorla
    B) yaya
    C) Sterling/Henderson

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  22. MITRO'S ON FIRE
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 26 days ago

    Regarding Adebayor's first assist - I thought handballs weren't given as assists, anyone remember a time this has/ has not happened?

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    1. Granville
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 26 days ago

      They've always given them as assists

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      1. MITRO'S ON FIRE
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 26 days ago

        Ah right, thanks for the clairfication

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  23. Red Viper
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 26 days ago

    Is Suarez assist likely to be taken away?

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    1. Harry Ball Bag™⚽⚽…
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 26 days ago

      No

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    2. Rafabio
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 26 days ago

      I hope so 😎

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    3. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 26 days ago

      No

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  24. DonTheSpecialOne
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 26 days ago

    Mourinho "players like Suarez I'd give a yellow card every game". On The Suarez penalty situation

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    1. Declan
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 26 days ago

      Oh Jose. 🙄

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      1. DonTheSpecialOne
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 26 days ago

        It was just before his post match interview, I don't think he even knew The camera was on.

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  25. Kerrazy
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 26 days ago

    any chance Hazard might not start next game ?

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    1. MITRO'S ON FIRE
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 26 days ago

      Chance, but Mourinho loves him

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    2. Declan
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 26 days ago

      There's always a chance.

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  26. The Gravless Sheik of Dream…
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 26 days ago

    Flanagan and Morrison for Merts and Sterling

    Yay or Nay

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    1. SW6
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 26 days ago

      Definitely

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    2. Andy1
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 26 days ago

      Yay

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    3. LOCO ABREU
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 26 days ago

      yay or kos(cheaper)

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  27. Doctor X
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 26 days ago

    Is Parr nailed on at Palace?

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    1. Harry Ball Bag™⚽⚽…
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 26 days ago

      Yes

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    2. Beavis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 26 days ago

      Don't think so?

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  28. Waynoo
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 26 days ago

    i need to wildcard

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    1. Pasqualinho
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 26 days ago

      You need to wait. But not for long.

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    2. MITRO'S ON FIRE
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 26 days ago

      likewise, three days to go

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    3. Call Me Old Fashioned
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 26 days ago

      Same 45pts.

      Midfield is a train wreck and I have to play at least one defender against Arsenal, Liverpool or Chelsea next GW

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  29. Koflok
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 26 days ago

    Merte rested next week?

    Surely not? Only Vermaleen other CB there in Arsenal right?

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  30. Van Dal
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 26 days ago

    52 see me with a green arrow yas think?

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