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. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 26 days ago

    So this is my team:

    Szczesny • Lewis

    Coleman • Distin • Ward • Chester • Burner

    Hazard • Yaya • Walcott • Cabaye • Sterling

    Suárez • Rooney • Lukaku

    Pretty set on Distin > Koscielny

    Would give me double arsenal, but fixtures Iook good. Only other pressing matters are Rooney (injury) and Lukaku (shittiness).

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    1. Make United Great Again
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 26 days ago

      Looks good. Save it.

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

    What is the general consensus on a Ramsey replacement with 8 million to spend.

    Really REALLY want to go for a cheeky Eriksen punt, how did he play today?

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

      You still have Ramsey?

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      1. asquishypotato
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 25 days ago

        Had bigger issues to deal with. Also got him late, so not losing much value as of late.

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    2. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 26 days ago

      Cabaye is a good shout.

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    3. Courtois in the Rye
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 26 days ago

      Was excellent, not everything came off and some poor set piece delivery but at the heart of everything.

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      1. asquishypotato
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 25 days ago

        Risk of rotation a problem, or do you think he will be key to Tottenham going forward?

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        1. Courtois in the Rye
          • 12 Years
          12 years, 25 days ago

          I think he is key to Sherwood's plans and a few players out mean that he isn't at risk in the same way as he would be otherwise.

          Certainly there is a small chance of rest/rotation but I reckon he is a good signing if Spurs keep on in the way they are playing at the moment.

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

      6 shots, 3 on target.

      Do it!

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

    Would you rather play bannan or get nasri as a short term punt ?

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

      Probably play Bannan

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

        cheers don

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

      I'd take the punt if you are activating the WC early

      Playing Bannan myself but I'm wildcarding as late as possible

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  4. Cocky Spaniel Alves
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 26 days ago

    Disaster of a gameweek. Captained Silva. Brought in Yaya and Barkley for Oscar and Ramsey for a hit. The ML leader increased his lead over me to 77 pts.

    What the &€@" should I do?

    Mannone, Davis
    Coleman, Terry, Williams, B Turner, Chester
    Silva, Yaya, Walcott, Barkley, Jedinak
    Suarez, Rooney, Lukaku
    1,3M in the bank

    Time to stop pissing about and finally get Hazard in (for Silva)?
    Or can I do something better? Rival has Hazard obviously.

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    1. Les Bleus
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 26 days ago

      Get Hazard no question.

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

      Hazard. Yes.

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

      Get Hazard mate

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      1. Cocky Spaniel Alves
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 26 days ago

        Seems quite unanimous!

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    4. MrPenguin11
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 25 days ago

      Arsenal GK/Defense! Preferably Mertesacker because he gets the most BPs

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  5. Djerbil
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 26 days ago

    On a scale of Cholera to SmallPox , How much do u all like and love Mourinho??

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

      S.U
      arsenal are shit

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

      i love him, but he lies terrifyingly well

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

      Cerebral palsy

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

      He will ruin EPL!
      Moral pygmy

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

      Dyssentry

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

      Never minded him much until this interview, the utter utter shite he is speaking.

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    7. FollowFollow
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 26 days ago

      Aids 🙂

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  6. PogChamp
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 26 days ago

    Had a great run recently with some of my best GWR ever but a horrible 31 points. Knocked out of cup too. Congrats to the Walcott, Hazard and Lukaka owners.

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  7. Balotellitubbies
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 26 days ago

    Mourniho says Suarez should get booked for getting fouled lol

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  8. Pie-o-My
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 26 days ago

    Mid 40s for me. A week that delivered much but Rooney and City let me down badly. Roll on the wildcard.

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  9. FollowFollow
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 26 days ago

    What do you guys think of this?

    Howard (Mannone)
    Mertesacker Coleman Chester (Burner Ward)
    Walcott Hazard Lallana Henderson (Sterling)
    Rooney Lukaku Suarez

    It is set up with the January fixtures in mind with Everton, Liverpool, Arsenal having nice fixtures.

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

    I'm sure Mourinho would claim Oscar's two footed tackle was self defence. 🙄

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  11. JJO
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 26 days ago

    Really great game by Chelsea..
    MODERN football
    Especially David Luiz,what a game!
    This is why I watch football...

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

      This is my 1st FPL season, so when it comes to WC, is it wiser to use it after the end of player transfers? Or should I use it right from the very start ? Thanks managers fella! 😀

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      1. JJO
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 25 days ago

        You can never know that

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

    Remy owners keeping or selling for West Brom (away)?

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

      keeping

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    2. 1team1dream
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 26 days ago

      Anyone know site to rules in regard to yellow and red flags please

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

      Keep

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

        Cheers lads.

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

    Shipping RavMo & Dawson. What do you think of my options.
    Planning on a WC in 23 or 24, and have 2FT's

    A) Ki & Koscielny
    B) Sterling & Bardsley
    C) Sterling & Debuchy
    D) Sterling & JEvans

    Currently thinking A to break the mould a bit

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

      I'd get Koscielny. Much to spend on mid?

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    2. MrPenguin11
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 26 days ago

      How about Koscielny and Huddlestone? Huddlestone is 4.8 and gets registers assists here and there, and Koscielny's schedule is great!

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

    Likely bonus for following players ?

    Walcott
    Hazard
    Coleman
    Lukaku
    Suarez

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

      http://totalfpl.com/bonuspoints

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

      0
      3
      2
      3
      0

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

      0
      3
      2
      3
      0

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

      Haz 3
      Luk 3
      Coleman 2
      Rest none

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    6. Courtois in the Rye
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 26 days ago

      0
      3
      2
      3
      0

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

      8

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    8. Pie-o-My
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 26 days ago

      Check the detailed stats and you'll see. Hazard 3, Lukaku 3, Coleman 2. Others none.

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

      0-3-2-3-0
      Detailed stats under each result on FPL it week 19 for Gods sake

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  15. rohan
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 26 days ago

    Mourinho is brilliant 😀

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

      He is, but also an arrogant fool

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

    Do I risk it and captain Walcott?

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    1. The Badger
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 26 days ago

      Yes

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

      It's got to be Gnasher this weekend no?

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

      Yup

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

    Mourinho looks totally ridiculous again. You are losing respect every time you deny what is blatantly obvious.

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

      The refs are doing a good job of looking ridiculous too

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

      Respect Mourinho

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

      This, just plummeted in my estimation.

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    4. df34
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 26 days ago

      Well said!!

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  18. Gimli son of Gloin
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 26 days ago

    54 points with no captain.
    Not too bad, considering Rooney and Yaya pulled a no-show.
    Many get above 60?

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    1. Gimli son of Gloin
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 26 days ago

      Oh.. 56 if Coleman gets a bonus..

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

      Think I've just missed 60 myself

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  19. MrPenguin11
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 26 days ago

    How does this look for GW 20?

    Krul(Kelvin Davis)
    Coleman Mertesacker Debuchy (Jagielka, Walker)
    Sterling Walcott Cabaye Hazard(Johnson-Aston Villa)
    Rooney Lukaku Suarez©

    Was thinking of doing Jagielka--->Johnson(liverpool)/Kompany

    Any other ideas?

    1FT
    1.4 in the bank

    Thanks!

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  20. supperspout
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 26 days ago

    Ozil to Walcott tonight?

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

    Hey Smarty pants, if you can read this, what can be the average around this GW mate ?

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    1. supperspout
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 25 days ago

      40

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  22. King H
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 26 days ago

    according to totalfpl .. am getting 11 baps .. woooo

    just hit the 1200 points mark 😉

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

      Same... I think 🙂

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

        1212 if my calculations are correct

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        1. King H
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 25 days ago

          1216 🙂
          11 baps and suarez vc

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          1. Van Dal
            • 15 Years
            12 years, 25 days ago

            Suarez might lose assist though

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  23. JT's Dog
      12 years, 26 days ago

      Moved up ML
      Through in cup
      Sneaked into Europe in uefa league by beating league leader
      Not a bad week 🙂

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      1. Saint Domingo
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 26 days ago

        Nice,well done mate

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    • Koflok
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 26 days ago

      A) Mannone Lukaku Merte
      vs
      B) Howard Cabaye Walker + 8

      for the next 3 GWs?

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    • aapoman
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 26 days ago

      Is it madness to switch Yaya to Hazard?

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

        Not madness but I wouldnt do it

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      2. dr. Phil
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 25 days ago

        depends whether you have any city cover.

        I think you need hazard now, but also a city attacking asset.

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

      sagna or koscielney?

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

        Kos

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      2. Beautiful Game
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 26 days ago

        kos...bemba

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      3. Saint Domingo
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 26 days ago

        Kosc i would say

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    • Somalion
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 26 days ago

      Thank God for Neville, one of the few non-shit spouters.

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      1. df34
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 26 days ago

        Big fan of his analysis. What did he say Somalion? Cheers mate

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        1. Somalion
          • 16 Years
          12 years, 25 days ago

          Just discussing a few of the fouls and what Mourinho was saying. Generally saying that Mourinho is being biased and that Webb made a number of poor decisions.

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          1. df34
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            12 years, 25 days ago

            Reassuring to here. I feel SKY give Mourinho an easy time. Cheers mate

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    • Pasqualinho
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 26 days ago

      Smarty's random sample average is 42 - thought it would be a bit lower than this. Top 10k average is 48.

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

        Excellent

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

        That is surprising

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    • OPTA FPL
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 26 days ago

      One week punt before WC.

      A) Yaya (Swansea away)
      B) Cazorla (Cardiff home)
      C) Oscar (Soton away)
      D) Else

      Got Haza Wally already

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    • FollowFollow
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 26 days ago

      What do you think of this?

      Howard (Mannone)
      Mertesacker Coleman Chester (Burner Ward)
      Walcott Hazard Lallana Henderson (Sterling)
      Rooney Lukaku Suarez

      It is set up with the January fixtures in mind with Everton, Liverpool, Arsenal having nice fixtures.

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