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1 January 2014 4373 comments
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City’s comfortable win at the Liberty rolls us into another nine Premier League encounters, with eight three o’clock kick-offs and United’s Old Trafford clash with Tottenham rounding off Gameweek 20.

Arsenal are top of the bill as they welcome Cardiff to the Emirates, where the main issue around these parts focuses on Theo Walcott’s availability – as illustrated by our team news tweets, it’s good news on that front .

Elsewhere, Chelsea roll up to St Mary’s with Eden Hazard hoping to continue his superb festive form. The Belgian is on the search for a third consecutive set of double figures, having notched against Swansea and Liverpool.

Palace attempt to register a fourth clean sheet in five at Selhurst Park against Chris Hughton’s Norwich, while Sunderland are looking for a fourth shut-out in five Gameweeks as Villa make their way to Wearside. The crunch match at the Cottage finds Fulham and West Ham looking to take advantage of suspect defences in an encounter that could bring some differentials to the fore.

Those still holding Romelu Lukaku will be hoping the big Belgian embarks on a scoring spree away to Stoke, having ended his barren run at home to Southampton last weekend. Meanwhile, Yohan Cabaye’s new band of owners will be looking for an instant impact away to West Brom, with the Baggies have conceded three against goal-shy West Ham on Saturday.

This leads us into the final match of the Gameweek, where United take on Tottenham. Yet again, David Moyes failed to clarify his side’s injury situation, leaving Wayne Rooney’s owners desperately hoping the Red Devils’ boss is playing cagey once again.

News on that and the other teamsheet tittle tattle cna be found in our Twitter feed, while our Dugout Discussion chatroom remains open for those looking for a spot of real-time banter as the action and points build.

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  1. Declan
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Subdued Old Trafford.

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    1. For Fuchs Sake
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      when is it not?

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

    bendtner would have scored that soldado chance 🙂

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  3. Revival
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Rooney > Aguero when fit, using the Jan WC to cover the price diff

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    1. Wirtzle Gummidge
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Yeah I am doing the same.

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  4. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Thats a handball from smalling

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  5. BON
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    How good must life be if you was Christiano Ronaldo?

    > 6 foot 1 inches tall
    > Body sculpted like an ancient Greek God
    > Richest footballer on the planet (earns €21 million per year)
    > One the most famous and recognised sport stars of all time
    > Curently the best footballer on earth
    > Could literally shag any woman who he chooses

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

      Sounds like you want to be one of these women

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      1. jas5sk - Youtube channel
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        😆

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      2. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        This^^^^

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      3. low-life
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        😆

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      4. floydy_floyd
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        Lol he got you there

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    2. I-Taught-Danny-Welbeck-How-…
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      You also forgot to mention, dating Shayk

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    3. Woy of the Wovers
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      But only literally.

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    4. RÏɠBY
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      looks like a phunt

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    5. jas5sk - Youtube channel
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      How much would he score on a math exam though?

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      1. Reedy
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        Exactly, I bet he's never truly mastered algebra, and hates the fact. It's not all a bed of roses for Ronny.

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        1. jas5sk - Youtube channel
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 4 months ago

          I know that feeling-- not mastering algebra

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          1. Reedy
            • 15 Years
            12 years, 4 months ago

            Same actually. But without Ron's list of consolations 🙁

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  6. Waynoo
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    handball

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  7. The Sarjeant
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Smalling's awful.

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  8. Shifty
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Smalling....GTFO.

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  9. For Fuchs Sake
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Yess! Through in the cup already!

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  10. Mr Smith
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Evans is a bap whore, goal down and beasted his way into the 2 baps.

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    1. The EJJ
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Man mountain

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    2. sinik
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      WCing him especially how terrible Smalling is..should be nailed on

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      1. Mr Smith
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        Already was nailed on.

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        1. sinik
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          12 years, 4 months ago

          I know, but now there's no doubt it will ever be taken from him 😆

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

      won't stay there.

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      1. Mr Smith
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        I know, moving up to the 3baps soon :mrgreen:

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  11. Scottys Army
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    never a handball

    impartial evra owner cough cough

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  12. Darsh
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Out of the cup, unless Rooney scores at least a brace. Anyone else in the same 'boat'?

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    1. For Fuchs Sake
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      nope through already! 🙂

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    2. Mr Smith
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Nope, just you.

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    3. I-Taught-Danny-Welbeck-How-…
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Need Rooney to get one or Januzaj to get one. Just something, assist, goal anything but a red

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    4. Gaz Downright
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      only boat here is the ghost ship that knocked me out of the cup with Lukaku (vc) last week

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    5. Darsh
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Well that was very reassuring... C'mon Rooney!

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  13. r0nh
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    This game has got 0-0 written all over it.

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    1. sinik
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      lol

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  14. The Enlightener
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Picked up Adebayor two gameweeks back. Was upset with his blank that week and quickly got rid. That's just one example of my damaging decisions this season. Wildcard activated. I'm gunning for the second half of the season. Out of my way, beeotches.

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  15. Venom Snake
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Erikssen looks a great buy at his current price, especially with the attacking brand of football Spurs are playing.

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    1. sinik
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      yep agreed. will probably be my 4th 'prem' mid at WC time if Sherwood keeps using him like this..

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      1. Venom Snake
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        I need to free up 0.9 to bring him in for Barkley. Best way I could see myself doing that is replacing Howard with a budget option or downgrading Lukaku. Definitely an option though.

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        1. sinik
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          12 years, 4 months ago

          cheapie keeps for me without a doubt..too many CS lost the first half of the season..maybe Marshall/Speroni

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    2. The Enlightener
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      This might sound sacrilidge, but I think I may do a Yaya to Eriksen (also picking up Silva to make up for loss of Man City middy).

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  16. Dr. Rog
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Adebayor or Lukaku?

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    1. I am not a smart guy
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Same question here. NOR though for Lukaku next week.

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  17. Elfozzie 42
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Going to be heading out of the cup unless Rooney can do something (other than pick up another card) in second half. Guznan baps will push him over the line by 1pt - eek!

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  18. rohan
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Glad that United conceeded.

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  19. I-Taught-Danny-Welbeck-How-…
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Valencia just smashing the crosses in without even looking up

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    1. MJ6987
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      What's new? He always does that

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

      Same as always. If he'd loft a few to the back post instead of smashing it in every time it'd be great.

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  20. Mithrandir, the Grey Pilgri…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Moyes you muppet.

    Man U should have got Martinez.

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    1. MJ6987
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Yep.

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      1. Heydudes13
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        Great fan.

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        1. MJ6987
          • 15 Years
          12 years, 4 months ago

          I didn't want him in the first place. Am I not allowed to have my own opinion?

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          1. Heydudes13
            • 14 Years
            12 years, 4 months ago

            Who did you want? Mourinho? Great support.

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            1. MJ6987
              • 15 Years
              12 years, 4 months ago

              Just not Moyes. For many reasons.

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              1. The Enlightener
                • 12 Years
                12 years, 4 months ago

                I'm not a Man U fan, but I agree that Moyes doesn't exactly look like he'll be able to fill the big boots of that managerial position. Guess it's early days still, but something in his overall look just isn't very promising.

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      2. Mithrandir, the Grey Pilgri…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        My manager of the season so far. Written off when he went to Everton. Plays great football, always gives an honest interview. I hope he goes far.

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  21. Scottys Army
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Danny is ensuring it stays as a 1 week punt in my team.

    shambles

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  22. Fin
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Are much people wildcarding?

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

      not now

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    2. Reedy
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Mutch people are yes 🙁

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    3. The Enlightener
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      I am. No sense in waiting, as I see it. You'll just miss major price rises and could equally lose out with points decreases. That's my take on the matter. I think people might just be overthinking it too much. Of course, I hardly ever wait that long to use them when I have them. Why not. I've known for weeks the kind of team that I want to field. Couldn't activate it soon enough.

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  23. Shifty
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Best striker options for next 2 weeks? Or hold on to Podolski.

    Fixtures good for Arsenal, and he can be a good impact sub even if he doesn't start as shown this season and last.

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    1. Chris_White
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      I'm holding if Giroud remains out

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      1. Shifty
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        Got quite alot of time for him to recover though. if Giroud is fit? I still do rate Podolski as an FPL player, pity he doesn't get the minutes.

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        1. The Enlightener
          • 12 Years
          12 years, 4 months ago

          I gave up, Shifty. Got rid. Just doesn't seem to be Wenger's favorite.

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          1. The Enlightener
            • 12 Years
            12 years, 4 months ago

            Would rather field a forward who I know will play.

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            1. Shifty
              • 12 Years
              12 years, 4 months ago

              What a pity. Good punt but on a bad day at the office for Arsenal.

              Wait didn't you sell Adebayor before his haul(s)? Maybe will keep Poldi 🙂 But yeah, the minutes thing is the main issue.

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              1. The Enlightener
                • 12 Years
                12 years, 4 months ago

                Yep. Sold Adebayor after his blank because I was so frustrated that nothing seemed to be coming off for me lately. Lost my patience and cool. Hasn't been my season. Good thing we have almost the entire second half of said season looming. Probably will swoop back around and pick Ade back up.

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                1. The Enlightener
                  • 12 Years
                  12 years, 4 months ago

                  Funny thing is, a lot of the people I recommend to others on this site but don't pick up myself have turned out good results. Just makes me even more frustrated. Can't even listen to my own advice.

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  24. Chucky
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    RMWCT

    Speroni/Marshall

    Kompany Coleman Koscienly Burner Olsson
    Hazard Walcott Eriksen Lallana Mutch
    Suarez Lukaku Adebayor

    Thanks 🙂

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

      midfield is a bit light

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    2. Mithrandir, the Grey Pilgri…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      I like it except the lack of City attack, considering how many they score.

      But you cannot have them all and that is a nice looking side.

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

    2-2 ft. rooney will get 2, soldado penalty.

    man united haven''t conceded a penalty in 76 games.

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  26. Thomass
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Would you WC this lot?

    Szczesny
    Coleman JT Ward
    Hazard Walcott Sterling Cabaye
    Negredo Suarez(C) Lukaku

    Subs; Kelvin Davis, Evans, Silva and Faye

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    1. Chris_White
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Nopes

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      1. Thomass
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        What transfers would you make?

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        1. Tatty Bojangles
          • 16 Years
          12 years, 4 months ago

          Negredo > Adebayor

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    2. Tatty Bojangles
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Nope

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    3. Hibbo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Yes.

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    4. Balotellitubbies
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      probably not

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    5. Sparrer
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      No chance.

      Barring injury, Negredo to Adebayor looks like a goer, catch the rise and the CPL home game. Other than that you're fine.

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  27. Kerrazy
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    KDavies (Marshall)
    Gabby Mertesacker Chester Ward (Jagielka)
    Walcott Hazard StevieG (Redmond Colback)
    Lukaku Suarez Rooney

    to WC or to not WC ?

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    1. MJ6987
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      You'd be kerrazy to WC with that team

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  28. Kreedas
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Wheres Suarez's assist???

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

      he didn't get one

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      1. Kreedas
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        He won the free kick he then scored. Which is an assist

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        1. Boz
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 4 months ago

          That's not how it works mate, you can't assist yourself

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

    I'm now watching the big bang theory. That's how bad the United Spurs game is.

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    1. DRIZ ✅
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      12 years, 4 months ago

      its HT u clown lol

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

        but it's not going back.

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    2. asquishypotato
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      It's really not that bad, and now united are losing they'll probably go for it more, leaving themselves open. Could be a few morel goals.

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    3. jas5sk - Youtube channel
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Jesus! Step away from that ledge...

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  30. asquishypotato
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    I'm happy with the Eriksen punt, looks sharp when going forward. Can see another assist coming here.

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