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Our trawl through the press conferences and post-match reports returns as we fish for fresh, tasty sound bites. This week, Tim Sherwood talks tactics, David Moyes discusses Adnan Januzaj’s game time, Brendan Rodgers lifts the lid on Steven Gerrard’s new role, Arsene Wenger discusses his midfield options, whilst new managers Gunnar Solskjaer and Rene Meulensteen also have their say:

After his captain’s deepest average position of the season, Brendan Rogers addressed veteran midfielder Steven Gerrard’s new position in the first team. Gerrard has racked up fantasy points (87, or 5.1 ppg) in typical fashion despite missing several games though injury. Fantasy owners need not be overly concerned by his repositioning, with much of his attacking threat this season coming by way of set pieces – but, at 8.8, Gerrard remains Liverpool’s most expensive midfielder. Budget-friendly Jordan Henderson (6.4) and Raheem Sterling (5.3) both played the full 90, in spite of Daniel Sturridge’s return to action. Both sit on 3.4 ppg, meaning the case for Gerrard remains.

“He fits the profile of that controlling role. In the period out [with a hamstring injury], we had real success with a player in the controlling role and two guys pressing and playing in the central corridor. I just feel that the position is perfect for Steven. Firstly, he has the personality to play it. When you play in that controlling role, you need someone who can get on the ball. He gives us great variety in his passing. You saw it a couple of times today, he’d pick it up from deep, make a short pass and open the game up for us and he stretched the game with his vision and quality. I’ve spoken to him a lot on the subject and I think it was just about the timing really of when to play him in the role”
Brendan Rogers confirms Steven Gerrard’s future role for Liverpool.

 

Arsene Wenger revealed, somewhat surprisingly, his ambitions for Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain. With Theo Walcott forced out through injury, many managers may have earmarked Chamberlain (6.7) as a cut-price replacement but it appears Wenger has other ideas for his progression into the side. This could signal the mouth watering prospect of a 4.2-priced advanced midfield option in the Arsenal’s front line….

“At the moment he is still in formation. It is good for his education as he plays left, right and centrally when needed. After [the age of] 23 or 24 you settle in a definite position. He will be deeper as he has a good long ball, penetration from deep and a good quality to distribute and penetrate individually. Certainly he has the same qualities to Steven Gerrard. He is a bit of a Ramsey type.”
Arsene Wenger on Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain’s positional prospects.

 

Wenger’s comments on Serge Gnabry look set to tempt Fantasy managers as they prepare for the return of a highly popular, budget-stretching Argentine up top. Selecting the exceptionally cheap young German looks a great punt, but a quick word of caution – with Arsenal looking primed for investment, a non-playing 4.2-priced midfielder could prove hard to shift for managers looking to accommodate a third Arsenal starter if Gnabry fails to get regular first team action.

“He has a lot in the locker… We are looking at a guy who has great pace, good individual talent, can pass people, is a good finisher who can finish right and left as he is two-footed, and he has a very good football brain, with good vision.”
Arsene Wenger talks up Serge Gnabry’s great potential.

 

Cardiff City’s new manager Ole-Gunnar Solskjaer explains his central defensive selection headache. The ‘baby-faced assassin’ took the sword to the usual back four by handing Mark Hudson a start – first in the midweek cup tie and then again in the league, as forum-favourite Ben Turner was forced to the bench. Budget-friendly Turner (4.2) had played every minute of the season before this weekend’s defeat by the Hammers but, with Hudson ousting the formerly ever-present EnglishmAn from Cardiff’s starting XI, doubts remain over the first-choice partner for captain Caulker.

“Mark has been on the bench all year but he was brilliant up at Newcastle, he was absolutely outstanding when Steven had to miss the game with a few knocks. So I opted for him and I thought Mark did really well. Ben has done nothing wrong all year. So I’ve got three good centre-backs there and we’ll need the depth of the squad.”
Ole-Gunnar Solskjaer on Ben Turner’s recent absence from the starting XI.

 

Having started his tenure with a 4-4-2 formation, Spurs boss Tim Sherwood hinted at a possible change to accommodate more of the club’s summer signings. Spurs have won four out of their five league matches under the new manager but face mixed fortunes, hosting both Man City and Everton and facing three away fixtures in the next five. Fantasy owners of Christian Eriksen (7.3m), won’t be too concerned, given the Dane’s superb average of 7.2 points per game under the new leadership, though the likes of Roberto Soldado may have reason to worry if Sherwood reverts to one up front, given the recent impact of Emmanuel Adebayor.

“We’ve got Nacer Chadli – for me his best position is going to be off the front – and Erik Lamela. I think he will play in the hole behind the main striker. These boys are halfway through the settling-in period so I don’t want to bring somebody else in and knock them back. We will crack on with what we have got – and I believe in them. I believe they can do a job and we will change the way we play, maybe. I’m looking for a change of style, possibly, to freshen it up – and we have the options within the squad already.”
Tim Sherwood on a potential shift in style and personnel in Spurs’ starting XI.

 

Eden Hazard’s match-winning contribution against a resilient Hull City at the weekend prompted calls from Jose Mourinho, to award his star player’s form with a player of the month trophy. Fantasy owners will, no doubt, empathise after the young Belgian’s performance was rewarded with no Fantasy Premier League (FPL) Bonus Points, but there is cause for optimism amid the frustration. At 10.6 Hazard is the FPL’s stand-out midfielder – most expensive, most points and comfortably top of the ICT rankings. Having played a key role in the victory against Liverpool, Hazard now appears focussed on taking the responsibility of changing games ahead of a tricky tie against reigning champions Manchester United.

“He is playing very well for a long time. He is more than just a talented kid now. He feels and accepts the responsibility, accepts that a team player is more than a talented player. Without losing his fantastic ability he is giving us other things. Let’s see if the Barclays Premier League decide to give him a player of the month, because the kid is waiting and the trophy is not arriving. Maybe they don’t like to go to Cobham!”
Jose Mourinho talks up Eden Hazard’s consistency as Chelsea’s star turn.

 

Sunderland manager Gus Poyet moved to reinforce his prematch comments on Adam Johnson’s ‘match winner’ potential following his FPL player-of-the-week performance against Meulensteen’s beleaguered Fulham. His comments suggest that Johnson is now central to the teams attacking play and it would appear a shrewd move from the new manager. His remarkable performance banked 22 fantasy points, exactly one third of his total points tally and 75% of his seasons goals in a rampant 90 minutes at Craven Cottage. Sunderland play host in three of their next four fixtures (SOT, STO, new, Hull) – a favourable-looking run for the 6.4-priced winger.

“Johnno today, he would make the difference at any level. We were looking to get that style of play for him to take advantage and make the difference. Johnno needs to play for a team that keeps the ball, gives him the ball at the right time, gives him the space to break. We were trying, it wasn’t easy at first, but in the last two or three weeks when we’ve been passing better and the team has been more solid, that’s given him the freedom to perform.”
Gus Poyet on Adam Johnson’s ‘key player’ status at Sunderland.

 

Fantasy favourite, David Moyes – whose comments are typically shrouded in mystery – took time to elaborate on Man United starlet Adnan Januzaj’s increasingly obvious talent, after deploying him in a central role behind Danny Welbeck. Though the 5.2-priced youngster failed to register any significant FPL return, he is already the champions’ highest-scoring midfielder with 54 points. His out-of-position prospects may quickly diminish, with the potential return of Wayne Rooney and Robin van Persie, but Moyes’ public recognition of Adnan’s versatility should serve managers with encouragement.

“Adnan can play in all the positions around the front. I speak to him a lot and he tells me he could play everywhere and he would have no problem. He’s not a nervous boy. I wanted to see if it would give us any more creativity, any more [attacking] positions, and help us. He needs teaching and understanding because he is still learning the game in a lot of the things he is doing. But his talent and natural ability is up there with the best and I think, in time, he will prove to be that.”
David Moyes on Adnan Januzaj’s versatility for Manchester Utd.

 

Fans of the west London side and their Fantasy investors need look no further than the January reunion of a formerly lucrative Fantasy combination – Clint Dempsey and a Fulham FC jersey. Meulensteen has been quick to acknowledge his loanee’s value to the club and we’d expect to see the 7.4-priced American back in the points soon. Dempsey delivered triple-figure hauls in six of his seven seasons in the Premier League and his final season at the club (2011/12) harvested an astonishing 209 points. This season’s 7-7.5 midfield price-bracket is packed with talent – Ramsay, Lallana, Eriksen and Cabaye attracting strong investment – but if Dempsey rediscovers his devastating form, he’ll make for a wonderful differential.

“Clint’s a fit boy and that comes pretty quickly… the more minutes and games he gets under his belt the quicker that will all come. It won’t take long for him to be right back up there… He’s just got to keep working, but that’s his character and that’s exactly what we know he will do.”
Rene Meulensteen, buoyed by the return of former Fulham favourite, on Clint Dempsey.

 

7shadesofsmoke The Prodigal Son. Former FFS 'Say What' contributor, UEFA World Cup captain with Costa Rica and Team India manager at the FFS Hockey World Cup. Follow them on Twitter

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  1. diz
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 9 months ago

    First RMWCT:

    Boruc Davis
    Baines Kolarov Koscielny Chester Ward
    Hazard Silva Ozil Januzaj Mutch
    Aguero Sturridge Suarez

    0.3 in change. Morrison or Mutch?

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    1. Xavi Iniesta
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Wow. What an awful team.

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      1. Qubit
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Its really not. Its 2 or 3 swaps away from what is, statistically at least, very close to the ideal for the money.

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        1. Van Dal
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 9 months ago

          I think he was being sarcastic..

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          1. Qubit
            • 15 Years
            10 years, 9 months ago

            Could be.

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      2. DO RE MI MATA
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Agreed! Mutch, Chester and Ward are really a disgrace for such a team.

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    2. Qubit
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      10 years, 9 months ago

      Mutch if fit and retains a starting place

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    3. Mary
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      thats the team i want! honest to god! but i dont have the funds you have!

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    4. money face bandwagon
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      almost identical to my team just that i use the kolarov cash to upgrade januzaj to lallana

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  2. p0stmaster
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    10 years, 9 months ago

    SOU...looks fav to me in above.

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    1. p0stmaster
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Boroc
      Gibbs/Kol/Cahill
      lallana/ozil/Erik/hzard/oscar
      Aguero/Suarez

      How does this look for WC..

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      1. AWESOME-O
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Sturridge instead of Oscar IMO

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        1. p0stmaster
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 9 months ago

          Dont have enough money for that.. Playing behr/chester/whittaker on bench 🙁

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  3. AWESOME-O
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    10 years, 9 months ago

    Anyone here think Baines is worth £1.1 more than Coleman? (Or not?). Decisions decisions

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    1. Xavi Iniesta
      • 11 Years
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      Nope

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    2. aapoman
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      no

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    3. 7shadesofsmoke
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      I had Coleman on the cheap. If i was paying current prices, i think Bainesy is worth the premium.

      Tempted to get him and have both.

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      1. AWESOME-O
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        I could do Mert to Baines in a few weeks. Does doubling up on Everton defs worry you?

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        1. 7shadesofsmoke
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 9 months ago

          not really. Both have a fantastic attacking threat and Everton are a decent side.

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        2. 7shadesofsmoke
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 9 months ago

          but i wouldn't want to ship all Arsenal clean sheet cover, btw. No chance.

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          1. AWESOME-O
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 9 months ago

            Ah I already have Koscielny as well as Mert, so happy to dump one for GW25. Agree about Everton being a good side though, just as long a s they keep up with the odd clean sheet.

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      2. DO RE MI MATA
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Yes, had him from the get go (thanks to this site!) and would have hard time justifying a Baines move.

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      3. Qubit
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        There is a good argument for both. However, eggs, basket and all that. Depends how ballsy you're feeling i guess!

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    4. diz
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Yes. Form supports Coleman but everything else supports Baines.

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      1. AWESOME-O
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        True that

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    5. 7shadesofsmoke
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      What would you do with the additional 1.1?

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      1. AWESOME-O
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Basically it would be Baines, Coleman and Koscielny vs Coleman Mertseacker and Terry

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        1. 7shadesofsmoke
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 9 months ago

          so, Merte and terry vs Baines and Kosc?

          I think Kosc is superb value vs Merte. Baines has a very good case for his premium vs Terry.

          I like option 1, Baines, Coleman and Koscielny, personally.

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          1. 7shadesofsmoke
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 9 months ago

            (but please bear in mind the Liverpool derby next week)

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            1. AWESOME-O
              • 11 Years
              10 years, 9 months ago

              Ha, yeh, going to be goals in that game I bet. Think I'd make the move after GW24 as Mert has got me covered until then

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          2. AWESOME-O
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 9 months ago

            Thanks. Yeh that's what I'm siding towards, I'd feel safer playing Baines every game for sure and I only paid 5.4 for Koscielny. Watching Baines last Saturday you realise now much more he has in his locker with offensive play. set pieces and pens.

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        2. Qubit
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 9 months ago

          PPG for those is almost identical (0.1 in it).

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          1. AWESOME-O
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 9 months ago

            Seriously? That's impressive. Just comes down to who I think would score more I guess.

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    6. Yome
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      I upgraded Coleman to Baines in my WC.
      I have Baines, Kosc and Zab as my 3 premium defenders, very happy about it

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      1. AWESOME-O
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        The advantage with Baines is that I'd feel safer playing him every match. Nice defence you've got going on there...

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        1. Yome
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 9 months ago

          Baines has set pieces, pens, assists, goals in his locker. The update is really worth it!

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      2. Cravex
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        I have baines / coleman / mert / sagna as my defence.. happy with it as its an attacking defence!

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    7. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      No

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    8. Bubz
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Yes

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  4. snowman
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Ozil&Jrod > Lallana & Aguero worth 4 points?

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    1. aapoman
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Anyway you can keep Özil?

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      1. snowman
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Could do and then do lukaku to aguero?

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    2. AWESOME-O
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Normally I'd say yes but Ozil has Cardiff(H) so I'm unsure

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      1. saata
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Or Fulham(H)

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        1. AWESOME-O
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 9 months ago

          Ha, yup that's what I meant :/

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  5. aapoman
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Foster
    Nastasic, Kos, Coleman
    Silva, Hazard, Lallana, Eriksen
    Negredo, JRod, Suarez

    Bench: Marshal Ward, Chester, Mutch

    Should I go Negredo -> Aguero if he plays tonight?

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    1. Kno
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Struggling with the same dilemma myself. Leaning towards keeping negredo for now.

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  6. Stupendous
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 9 months ago

    My lineup for the weekend. Prolly just rid of Nasty next week

    ---------Boruc------
    Nasty----Coleman---Mertesacker
    Silva----Hazard---Lallana---Ramsey
    Sturridge----Aguero----Suarez(c)

    Mannone. Punch. Chester. Burner

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    1. Pork Pie Sausage Roll
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      You on WC? Not sure Nasty is worth having if so. Doesn't Pellegrini prefer Demichalis? I suppose wait and see which one plays tonight; the other will then probbaly start on Saturday alongside Komps

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      1. Stupendous
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        No mate already wc. I know. Ill do Nasty to Shaw/Clyne on next freebie

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        1. Pork Pie Sausage Roll
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 9 months ago

          Sounds like a solid move. Might be an idea to consider Bardsley too

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  7. Adnan Shah
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Is it madness to do Lallana-->Ozil for -4?

    I am using wildcard next week so considering this one as 1 week punt.

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    1. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      yes. not much upshot to that -4.

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  8. Hibbo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 9 months ago

    RMT GW22

    Boruc

    Coleman Koscielny Gabbidon

    Hazard Özil Yaya Silva

    Suarez c Lukaku Giroud

    Januzaj Chester BurnerBurner

    No Agüero. Will I survive?

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    1. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Yes u will fine imo mate

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    2. GreennRed
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      You will but lose a Burner. Not sold on Yaya for now, picking up some niggly injuries. Silva's class is rarely translated into FF points, not enough goals. There!s only one Walcott but Ramsey will score goals if his pre-injury form returns.

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  9. mkriver
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 9 months ago

    RMT 🙂

    GK : Boruc, Marshall

    DEF : Sagna ,Kolarov, Coleman , ( Vlaar ), (Chester )

    MID : Hazard , Lallana , Cabaye , Eriksen, (Johnson ( SUN )

    FW : Suarez, Aguero ( C ) , Bony

    chance johnson for Ramsey when he is back .

    Thanks

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    1. HurriKane
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      too many mid price mids upgrade one of them to silva/yaya/ozil.gerrard

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    2. Theseus
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      I really like this team. Maybe marshall to mannone and thats it!

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  10. Suarezista
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Thouts on my team please

    Current team:

    Mannone
    Koscielny , Kolarov , Ward
    Hazard , Silva , Lallana , Eriksen
    Suarez , Lukaku , Giroud
    Subs: Marshall , Clyne , Januzaj , Chester

    0.2 in the bank
    A) Lukaku ---> Chamakh (to fund Aguero next week)
    B) Silva & Lukaku ---> Wilshere & Aguero ( -4)
    C) Save FT

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    1. Pork Pie Sausage Roll
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      If the Silva injury persists towards Saturday then I'd probably do B

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      1. Suarezista
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Thanks, if not save ?

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    2. p0stmaster
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      I am planning to go with two strikers. Sua/Aguero. Looks decent to me. Pulis never got relegated from League. Will try for best run in 2nd half. Chamakh is good @ 4.8

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      1. Suarezista
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Actually I am thinking about Chamach for their 3 lovely fixtures in the next four.
        I will ditch him afterward by downgrading somewhere else.
        Thanks.

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  11. p0stmaster
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 9 months ago

    I am thinking to move Coleman > Jag/Rafael to buy Aguero. Coleman have NOT decent fixtures. Raf decent with crosses and decent fixtures. Jag on other hand good contender for bonus along with Baines. Thoughts ? PS - On WC

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    1. Schürrle Class
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      I was thinking of going Coleman to Jags also but I dont know if he will be a big loss. Your opinion on this?

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      1. p0stmaster
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Hard to see Everton doing same as 1st half. 5.8 Jag looks tempting. Clean sheet would give Jag same points.Money can be used to upgrade midfield or attack.IMO

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    2. Mr Smith
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Good luck with that, many have tried before, and all have failed 😆

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      1. Schürrle Class
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        In 2nd half of season though I would do it. You can have Coleman and not be able to get Aguero or Silva. If I get Jags for Coleman I can can Aguero Suarez and Giroud up front with a MF of Ramsey Hazard Silva Eriksen and Pozuelo. If that does not sound appealing I do not know what does

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        1. Mr Smith
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 9 months ago

          I hear ya, it may end in years though.

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          1. Schürrle Class
            • 10 Years
            10 years, 9 months ago

            My selling price for Coleman is 6.7 so does that change your mind

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            1. Mr Smith
              • 14 Years
              10 years, 9 months ago

              Nope, top scoring defender in the game by some margin and 5th highest scoring player in the game. Absolute bargain for 6.7m.

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      2. p0stmaster
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Hahaha.. Im still thinking...Thanks

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    3. Suarezista
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      If Rafael is nailed on then it's a good move imo. Also depends on your selling price for Coleman

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      1. p0stmaster
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Getting .5m profit that will be used in negredo>Aguero deal

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        1. Suarezista
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 9 months ago

          I would do it

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  12. Lateriser 12
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Hellllo.

    What be up.

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    1. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Well well

      LR speaks

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      1. Lateriser 12
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        What up good man? How be things!

        Hello bitter and hanamichi..

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        1. La Roja
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 9 months ago

          All good mate, great to see u here again

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    2. bitterandstout
        10 years, 9 months ago

        aha! the lateriser lives!

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      • OPTA FPL
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        enjoy season 3?

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        1. bitterandstout
            10 years, 9 months ago

            season 3 three is triffic!

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            1. OPTA FPL
              • 13 Years
              10 years, 9 months ago

              erh

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        2. Beavis
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 9 months ago

          Wow you're alive! I was worried for a while. All good mate, where have you been?

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          1. Lateriser 12
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 9 months ago

            Busy times beavis.

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      • mutatedllama
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Navas + Baines

        or

        Silva + 6.4m def?

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        1. DO RE MI MATA
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 9 months ago

          B for me. Kompany?

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          1. mutatedllama
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 9 months ago

            Ah, that looks nice. Cheers.

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      • DO RE MI MATA
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Sorry, neverending story here, but these are mighty tempting times!

        a) Silva + Lucas (5th mid)
        b) Navas + Januzaj (5th mid)

        Given the Nasri injury I'd say b), right?

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      • Mojo Rojo
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Thoughts on this WC draft?

        Boruc - Mannone
        Azpilicueta - Coleman - Chester - Koscielny - Ward
        Assaidi - Cabaye - Hazard - Ramsey - Silva
        Aguero - Sturridge - Suarez

        Bank = 0

        Could also do Assaidi & Cabaye > Gnabry/Pozuelo & Eriksen.

        Thoughts?

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        1. Yome
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 9 months ago

          Good, Wilshere instead of Ramsey if Aaron is not fit

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        2. GreennRed
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 9 months ago

          Nice Assaidi pick !

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          1. Mojo Rojo
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 9 months ago

            Worth a shout you think?

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            1. GreennRed
              • 13 Years
              10 years, 9 months ago

              I like him, biased Pool supporter. Hopefully he'll be nailed on rest of the season. Not sue if Ireland and Arnautovic and formation changes might I affect his playing time. Has a hell of a strike on him 🙂

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      • Yome
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        I have just read that according to Russian media, Zenit St. Petersburg is in advanced talks with Kolarov. A 4 year contract of €4 million has been offered.
        City is also trying to get the defender Mangala from Porto!

        To say I am staying clear of this Kolarov bandwagon, never know what can happen til the end of the transfer window.

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        1. p0stmaster
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 9 months ago

          He is in top form and almost first for that position. If deal goes through , I buy AZP, his price would remain same for few weeks for sure.

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          1. Yome
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 9 months ago

            Indeed, I can't see Manuel letting him go but this money could be used to buy Mangala.
            It is better to monitor until the end of January and as you said, Azpi is good shout with Chelsea improving at the back

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      • Mr Smith
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Good thing Ramsey's price fell last night as expecting his flag to be removed today and NTI reset, after todays news.

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        1. HVT
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 9 months ago

          Can you explain this in a little more detail please ?

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          1. Mr Smith
            • 14 Years
            10 years, 9 months ago

            Wenger saying Ramsey in line for return this weekend means his flag will lost likely change to green.

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      • Schürrle Class
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Best defender for 4.9 or less that I would want to start in Starting 11 most weeks

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        1. Respect My Authoritah
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 9 months ago

          Clyne/Shaw/Fonte

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        2. Mr Smith
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 9 months ago

          Clyne.

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        3. p0stmaster
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 9 months ago

          Shaw..

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        4. Whattheheck!
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 9 months ago

          Clyne/Shaw

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        5. TwiggsJameson
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 9 months ago

          Shaw?

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      • Respect My Authoritah
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Long term, once both Rooney and RVP are fit:

        A) Oscar + RVP
        B) Hazard + Rooney

        B looks obvious based on season so far, but a fit RVP Is ever so tempting

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      • Saosin
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        First WC played. What do you guys think?

        Bourc - Guzan
        Coleman - Zabaleta - Fonte - Dawson - Hughes
        Hazard - Ramsey - Lallana - Cabaye - Colback
        Aguero - Lukaku - Suarez

        1.0 in the bank... What would you change?

        Cheers 🙂

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        1. Mr Smith
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 9 months ago

          70pt'er incoming 😎

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        2. GreennRed
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 9 months ago

          Guzan, Hughes, Fonte, Lallana and Colback to Mannone, Chester, Ward, Eriksen and Januzaj.

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      • JT's Dog
          10 years, 9 months ago

          Wed 12 February 2014 19:45 H Sunderland Barclays Premier League
          Sat 15 February 2014 3.00 possible FA cup
          Tue18 February 2014 19:45 H FC Barcelona UEFA Champions League
          Sat 22 February 2014 15:00 H Stoke City Barclays Premier League
          Sat 01 March 2014 ??? N Cup final
          Sat 08 March 2014 15:00 H Aston Villa Barclays Premier League
          Wed 12 March 2014 19:45 A FC Barcelona UEFA Champions League
          Sat 15 March 2014 15:00 A Hull City Barclays Premier League

          this is city fixtures either side of cup final.
          note they have 3 easy home games in a row in the league.
          plus a blank mid week straight after the cup final.

          people should consider the possibility of resting of key players for these easier league games.
          Is it also possible to re-schedule the derby game for mid week after the final, surely a final against sunderland won't take too much out of them 😉

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          1. JT's Dog
              10 years, 9 months ago

              damn the spaces between fixtures have vanished, was easier to read before

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            • HVT
              • 14 Years
              10 years, 9 months ago

              Thanks jtd2

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              1. JT's Dog
                  10 years, 9 months ago

                  just JTD to you friend

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              2. TwiggsJameson
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 13 Years
                10 years, 9 months ago

                Can't be rescheduled week after. International fixtures.

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                1. JT's Dog
                    10 years, 9 months ago

                    thanks just wanted to put in little joke about sunderland in final.
                    clears that option up though
                    team work

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              3. Lateriser 12
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 12 Years
                10 years, 9 months ago

                To start with proceedings. This is me.

                Migs
                Coleman Terry Ward Burner Williams
                Ozil Haz Ki Amalfitano Nasri
                Ade Gru Suaz

                Thinking Ade + Nas -> Kun + ?(8.1M) for a -4

                Saving the wc for later..I've not been around. HELP.

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                1. La Roja
                  • 12 Years
                  10 years, 9 months ago

                  I would hang onto Ade, you need to sort your midfield out though, lallaana?

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                  1. Lateriser 12
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 12 Years
                    10 years, 9 months ago

                    Kun is very tempting

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                    1. La Roja
                      • 12 Years
                      10 years, 9 months ago

                      I would wait for a week or 2

                      Thats what i am planning, negredo to kun switch

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                2. Respect My Authoritah
                  • 10 Years
                  10 years, 9 months ago

                  Ramsey? Bit risky though.

                  Otherwise, I prefer getting Negredo + Silva

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                  1. Respect My Authoritah
                    • 10 Years
                    10 years, 9 months ago

                    If set on Aguero, I reckon Cabaye is the best non-Ramsey option for the next 2 fixtures

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                3. Beavis
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 13 Years
                  10 years, 9 months ago

                  Nasri > Silva if he's fit

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              4. Mojo Rojo
                • 12 Years
                10 years, 9 months ago

                Thoughts on Assaidi? Warrant the 5th mid spot? Max 4.9 to spend.

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                1. JK - Cønt ⭐
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 12 Years
                  10 years, 9 months ago

                  Just get Puncheon or Ki

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                  1. Mojo Rojo
                    • 12 Years
                    10 years, 9 months ago

                    Apologies... 4.7 to spend... You think they're both better options?

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              5. La Roja
                • 12 Years
                10 years, 9 months ago

                Hows this team looking for upcoming weeks lads?

                Speroni

                Ward JT Coleman Koscielny

                Hazard Yaya Ozil

                Suarez(C) Negredo(vc) Lukaku

                Subs: Marshall Pozuelo Chester Januzaj

                1FT and 0.3 in bank

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                1. The_Colonel
                  • 11 Years
                  10 years, 9 months ago

                  good to go IMO

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                2. Beavis
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 13 Years
                  10 years, 9 months ago

                  Very good mate.

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              6. The_Colonel
                • 11 Years
                10 years, 9 months ago

                A) Coleman + Mertesacker
                or
                B) Baines + Kosc
                or
                C) another?

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                1. Yome
                  • 12 Years
                  10 years, 9 months ago

                  I went B in my wildcard

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                2. Respect My Authoritah
                  • 10 Years
                  10 years, 9 months ago

                  B.

                  Love your gravy btw 😉

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                  1. The_Colonel
                    • 11 Years
                    10 years, 9 months ago

                    Gravy or Grav-y?
                    Either way thanks!

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                3. EmreCan Hustle
                  • 12 Years
                  10 years, 9 months ago

                  C) Coleman + Terry

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              7. Royale-with-Cheese
                • 12 Years
                10 years, 9 months ago

                Any idea who's taking over from Nasri following his injury?

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                1. saata
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 11 Years
                  10 years, 9 months ago

                  Navas

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                2. GreennRed
                  • 13 Years
                  10 years, 9 months ago

                  Jesus of Navasreth.

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                3. Respect My Authoritah
                  • 10 Years
                  10 years, 9 months ago

                  God knows 😉

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                4. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
                  • 14 Years
                  10 years, 9 months ago

                  milner and navas

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              8. EmreCan Hustle
                • 12 Years
                10 years, 9 months ago

                Which team is better for this weekend?

                Team 1:
                Ruddy
                Coleman Koscielny Bardsley
                Hazard Silva Ozil Lallana
                Suarez Lukaku Rodriguez
                Lewis Cabaye Chester Bruce

                Team 2:
                Ruddy
                Baines Coleman Bardsley
                Hazard Lallana Cabaye Johnson
                Aguero Sturridge Suarez
                Lewis Gnabry Chester Bruce

                Thanks.

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                1. Mr Smith
                  • 14 Years
                  10 years, 9 months ago

                  Easier if you take out the pairs and leave only differentials.

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                  1. EmreCan Hustle
                    • 12 Years
                    10 years, 9 months ago

                    Good call. Will do.

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                2. Van Dal
                  • 14 Years
                  10 years, 9 months ago

                  Team 2

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                3. JT's Dog
                    10 years, 9 months ago

                    would be easier to read if you just put different players as options
                    but A

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                4. Van Dal
                  • 14 Years
                  10 years, 9 months ago

                  So basically my WC team conundrum comes down:

                  A) Ozil & Januzai

                  B) Lallana & Eriksen

                  What do you guys think?

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                  1. GreennRed
                    • 13 Years
                    10 years, 9 months ago

                    Ramsey and Eriksen

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                    1. Van Dal
                      • 14 Years
                      10 years, 9 months ago

                      Good point actually. Is he guaranteed to start this week though?

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                5. jonnytaylor86
                  • 11 Years
                  10 years, 9 months ago

                  Who will get more points over the rest of the season?

                  A) Mignolet and Lallana

                  B) Mannone and Gerrard

                  Thanks!

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                6. Pringle
                  • 11 Years
                  10 years, 9 months ago

                  Comments to this wildcard team?

                  Boruc - Davies
                  Baines - Kosc - Bardsley - Ward - Chester
                  Hazard - Silva - Ramsey - Januzaj - Ki
                  Aguero - Suarez - Sturridge

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