Team News January 17

The Weekend Team News

Arsenal are missing a trio of players for the visit of Fulham. Swansea’s injury troubles ease. Sylvain Distin returns for Everton. Joe Allen is back for Liverpool. John Guidetti is in Stoke’s squad to face Palace. Nathan Baker is ruled out for Villa, whilst James Collins may be fit for West Ham’s home clash against Newcastle:

Aaron Ramsey is still ruled out for Arsenal’s clash with Fulham and is joined on the sidelines by Thomas Vermaelen and Mikel Arteta, but Arsene Wenger expects the two midfielders to return for the Gameweek 23 trip to Southampton. Nacho Monreal and Tomas Rosicky are set for late tests, though the Gunners boss thinks ”both of them will be alright”.

Sylvain Distin has returned to training for Everton and could figure against West Brom on Monday evening. The Everton squad flew out for warm weather training in Tenerife and Roberto Martinez revealed new boy Aidan McGeady “looks sharp” as he continues to build up his match fitness.

Rene Meulensteen has confirmed that Fernando Amorebieta is Fulham’s only doubt as they prepare to take on Arsenal. The defender picked up a knee ligament problem in training and will need to be assessed.

West Ham are ”hopeful” James Collins will return from a calf injury for the home game against Newcastle. Ravel Morrison also confirmed to the club’s official website he has been working hard to get back to full fitness following a groin injury.

Chris Hughton gave an injury update on Thursday revealing that winger Anthony Pilkington and central midfielder Alex Tettey have both returned from injury lay-offs. The duo will be in the squad for Norwich’s clash with Hull this weekend.

Aston Villa will be without Nathan Baker for the trip to Anfield this weekend. The defender was stretchered off with concussion against Arsenal on Monday, with Paul Lambert revealing “he’s still feeling a bit groggy with a bit of a sore head”.

Brendan Rodgers reveals that Joe Allen has returned to training following an abductor problem and could figure against Aston Villa. The Liverpool boss also intends to check on the fitness of Mamadou Sakho, who has missed the last couple games with a hamstring issue.

Thomas Sorensen is back for Stoke but will have to accept a role on the bench, with Jack Butland a confirmed starter for the trip to Palace. Loan signing John Guidetti is also in the squad, though Robert Huth and Andy Wilkinson remain sidelined along with Asmir Begovic.

Swansea delivered positive news on the fitness of wingers Nathan Dyer, Pablo Hernandez and Roland Lamah ahead of the visit of Tottenham Hotspur. Roland Lamah is expected to return to the Swansea squad to face Spurs this weekend, whilst Pablo Hernandez and Nathan Dyer and Dwight Tiendalli are all in with a chance of shaking off injuries. Jonathan De Guzman remains sidelined with an ankle problem. Michel Vorm should return to training next week after minor knee surgery and Jose Canas awaits further scans on the ankle injury that forced him off at United.

All this and more has now been updated in the Team News section ahead of tomorrow’s deadline. Keep an eye on our official Twitter Stream as breaking news unfolds.

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oscardo
10 years, 3 months ago
Will Sterling or Coutinho start on saturday...?
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1. Harry Ball Bag™⚽⚽…
  10 years, 3 months ago
  Prob not as struridge is back
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  1. D-Burls
    10 years, 3 months ago
    50:50 which one will drop out. Coutinho was taken off against Stoke, but I see Sterling more as a rotation risk. Tough call.
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  2. Fitzy.
    10 years, 3 months ago
    I don't think Sturridge is guaranteed to start.
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    1. Valar(Keith)
      10 years, 3 months ago
      http://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/latest-news/153340-rodgers-daniel-s-in-starting-contention
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      1. Fitzy.
        10 years, 3 months ago
        That's why I don't think he's 100%. "..if we need him to start.." Do they?
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      2. Fitzy.
        10 years, 3 months ago
        'In contention' is no guarantee imo...
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        Valar(Keith)
        10 years, 3 months ago
        meh.. still gettin him in. looks set for a start. they cant really take their foot off the pedal even if it's villa
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        Fitzy.
        10 years, 3 months ago
        meh... 😉
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    2. Damo.
      10 years, 3 months ago
      Totally agree here. Don't think there's any need for him to start so no need to rush him in. I can see a cameo this week leading to 60/70 in the cup to 90 for the midweek derby.
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2. Top 210 Club
  10 years, 3 months ago
  I reckon both will play and Lucas will sit out, but that's just my opinion. People seem to think it will be Cout as he came off in last game.
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3. HVT
  10 years, 3 months ago
  Cout to start IMO - check Demi's lineups ,
  The man be ageist , but he's a legend !
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Harry Ball Bag™⚽⚽…
10 years, 3 months ago
Which three to start.

A Terry
B kos
C Coleman
D Chester
E ward
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1. Dušan Citizen
  10 years, 3 months ago
  Terry,Kos,Ward I guess
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Cocky Spaniel Alves
10 years, 3 months ago
A)
Boruc Davis
KOLAROV GIBBS COLEMAN AZPILIQUETA Chester
Hazard Silva Lallana WILSHERE COLBACK
Sturridge Agüero Suárez

B)
Boruc Davis
KOMPANY SAGNA EVANS PARR Chester
Hazard Silva Lallana CABAYE NOONE
Sturridge Agüero Suárez

Which one would you go for? First to 329 wins!
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1. Harry Ball Bag™⚽⚽…
  10 years, 3 months ago
  A
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2. Camp No No
  10 years, 3 months ago
  Monreal may return already this weekend, so probably is there for next GW at least. I would not sign Gibbs as the rotation risk is apparent. Kolarov also unsure to start, as is Azpi. Too much uncertainties in that defence, so B, but what's with the noone love?
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  1. Cocky Spaniel Alves
    10 years, 3 months ago
    http://sportswales.wordpress.com/2014/01/06/craig-noone-will-be-a-key-player-for-solskjaer/
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    1. Camp No No
      10 years, 3 months ago
      hmmm.. thanks. Maybe I'll consider him too.
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Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
10 years, 3 months ago
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2540898/Pochettino-ready-walk-Saints-faces-fight-hold-30m-rated-Shaw-Chelsea-City-hover.html

not impressed with the noises coming from soton. may drop lallana on WC
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1. Camp No No
  10 years, 3 months ago
  Agree, this can be very unsettling for players, especially if we listen to reports that many of them are in the first place loyal to chairman (gone) and coach (going). Season can end really badly for them.
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Azerbaijan Shopping Centre
10 years, 3 months ago
Does everybody feel that Aguero is a must or can teams do with out him
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1. Camp No No
  10 years, 3 months ago
  Can do without for now. A must in the long run.
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2. boc610
  10 years, 3 months ago
  must in the long run..maybe... but i think its going to be negredo's day against cardiff. i have him in but negredo would free up some cash. its a tough one
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  1. HVT
    10 years, 3 months ago
    Fwiw - I think it'll be Aguero day V Cardiff.
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    1. Azerbaijan Shopping Centre
      10 years, 3 months ago
      I thiink so too
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3. Azerbaijan Shopping Centre
  10 years, 3 months ago
  It was easy to have SAR early on when there was no decent midfield big hitters.
  
  Yaya, Hazard and Ozil are 3 must haves imo but thats at the expense of Aguero.
  
  You're right it is a tough one
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woodles
10 years, 3 months ago
tough one here:

Gerrard, Eriksen, Jay rod
OR
Ozil, (4.8), Adebayor
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1. Azerbaijan Shopping Centre
  10 years, 3 months ago
  i dont think you should go with jrod either way.
  
  Even though I have Ozil Gerard might be more consistent.
  
  Can you do Gerard, Ericksen & Ade
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  1. woodles
    10 years, 3 months ago
    i cant unfortunately only have 6.8 for the forward spot with gerrard and eriksen. just keen to have ozil for fulham and palace at home in the next 3. I dont really want jrod either but cant see much better at under 6.8 and ade has been very good since returnning
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gartozoo
10 years, 3 months ago
any news on roony ?? will he play soon ?? do i keep him or sell to aguero ?? thx 🙂
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D-Burls
10 years, 3 months ago
There seems to be a big surge (scuse the 'half-pun') for Aguero at the moment - generally, is this the early wildcarders who saved money for this swap or are people taking a hit to get him in?
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1. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
  10 years, 3 months ago
  people who wildcarded last week have funds saved to do it for free. those on wc this week are getting him in cheap now. those not on wc are praying
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2. HVT
  10 years, 3 months ago
  Early Wc that saved money.
  I wouldn't take hit.
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Oz lotto
10 years, 3 months ago
I thought 300 would be enough for England... Apparently not 😉
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1. King Nil Miss ✩
  10 years, 3 months ago
  So did Sparta.
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  1. Podge
    10 years, 3 months ago
    Great defence, well worth a hit.
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gtf
10 years, 3 months ago
Good Morning. 1st time I've been on here all season.

Just wondered what you guys thought about my squad, and where could I improve it.

Speroni / Boruc
Koscielny / Coleman / Bardsley / Chester
Hazard / Yaya / Eriksen / Dempsey / Gnabry
Suarez /Adebayor / Lukaku

0.1 in the Bank.
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1. gtf
  10 years, 3 months ago
  Gabiddon as 5th striker :/
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  1. Robe Wan
    10 years, 3 months ago
    I wouldn't go for Dempsey or gnabry
    
    I also think you need one of Aguero or negredo
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Robe Wan
10 years, 3 months ago
Play Terry (Mun) or Shaw (SUN)?
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1. Kings of Lyon ★
  10 years, 3 months ago
  Terry, you got the home and away the wrong way about 🙂
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  1. Robe Wan
    10 years, 3 months ago
    🙂
    
    JT it is, the ole racist philanderer retains his place
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2. Think Tank
  10 years, 3 months ago
  Terry for set piece threat, also no Rooney and RVP.
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  1. Robe Wan
    10 years, 3 months ago
    Grazie
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Shifty
10 years, 3 months ago
Boruc
Coleman Kosc Ward
Silva Gerrard Ozil Hazard
Suarez(c) Aguero JRod

Foster, Pozuelo, Chester, Turner

Starting 11 and bench in order good to go? Cheers.
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1. Robe Wan
  10 years, 3 months ago
  Yep nice team
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  1. Shifty
    10 years, 3 months ago
    Thanks RW.
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2. Grumpy Camel
  10 years, 3 months ago
  play chester over ward
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  1. Beavis
    10 years, 3 months ago
    -1
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  2. Shifty
    10 years, 3 months ago
    Fancy Chester for clean sheet potential or attacking threat?
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asquishypotato
10 years, 3 months ago
Rate my team is not recommending going for Azpilacueta, but I'm still quite tempted. If not, who are the best defenders to go for for 5.3 or lower?
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1. Kings of Lyon ★
  10 years, 3 months ago
  Chiriches?
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2. In Like Flynn.
  10 years, 3 months ago
  Go for what you want, really is way too much analysis of the game now.
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3. roscola
  10 years, 3 months ago
  The problem with Azpil is what happens when Ivan comes back. He's then fighting Ivan and Cole for a place and I'm not sure he'll win against either.
  
  5.3 is an awkward price. You can't get anyone from the top teams, apart from Jonny Evans (if you believe United are tightening up) but he's possibly still injured.
  
  Bardsley might be the best call right now.
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4. ManofKent
  10 years, 3 months ago
  Kolarov and Azpi are both risks but with a big upside
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In Like Flynn.
10 years, 3 months ago
Now I'm fairly sure this won't happen, but it would make me laugh a lot if Aguero was now rested for Cardiff to make sure he's fit for Spurs and Chelsea. 😀
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1. Podge
  10 years, 3 months ago
  Could well get a 20 minute run out
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  1. Connor's Calling
    10 years, 3 months ago
    I wouldnt be that surprised to see this at all sadly...
    
    ...and i got him last night....
    
    I DEFINITELY wouldnt be swapping Negredo for him this week.
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  2. ManofKent
    10 years, 3 months ago
    20 mins is enough for a hat trick 😉
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2. r0nh
  10 years, 3 months ago
  It's very likely to happen.
  
  I wouldnt be surprised to see Aguero coming off the bench for the next 3 games, then starting the Spurs game.
  
  The manager cant just dump the other 2 strikers right away.
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  1. Van Dal
    10 years, 3 months ago
    keep telling yourself that you might convince yourself 😉
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3. Kings of Lyon ★
  10 years, 3 months ago
  Fa cup next weekend he'll be rested then unfortunately
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rocrocodile
10 years, 3 months ago
If wilcard...

Aguero / Suarez / x

Should x be Sturridge or Giroud (given no defs or mids from either team)
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1. Connor's Calling
  10 years, 3 months ago
  Tricky. Probably Giroud to give you some Ars cover.
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2. tetters
  10 years, 3 months ago
  I'm going Sturridge, because it's more fun that way.
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Deece
10 years, 3 months ago
Morning gents,

A) negredo & Wilshere
B) giroud and llalana / eriksen / Ramsey

(Already have aguero, silva and ozil, koscielny as city + ars coverage)
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1. Grumpy Camel
  10 years, 3 months ago
  b with lallana this week and ramsey when fit
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Albert Cole
10 years, 3 months ago
All this is alright, but what's Silva's status? Still yellow flagged...
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1. roscola
  10 years, 3 months ago
  TotalFPL.com ‏@TotalFPL Jan 16
  Pellegrini post match reaction after Blackburn: "David Silva and Yaya Toure should both be fit for Saturday's game against Cardiff."
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  1. beric
    10 years, 3 months ago
    Phew
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EoinM
10 years, 3 months ago
Lukaku to Sturridge? No brainer?
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1. Grumpy Camel
  10 years, 3 months ago
  I'm waiting a week on that one
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2. JFHasselbaink
  10 years, 3 months ago
  I went for that as my FT this week, can see Sturridge's price rising and Lukaku's going down over next couple of weeks.
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Del Monte
10 years, 3 months ago
Who has Moyes got lined up?

I know Anderson is poor but letting him go would be risky without a replacement considering Fellaini is injured and Fletcher could be struck by illness at any point.
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1. Podge
  10 years, 3 months ago
  Koke apparently, no idea about him myself.
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  1. Del Monte
    10 years, 3 months ago
    koke will not leave, atletico are in contention in all comps and its world cup year
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2. Grumpy Camel
  10 years, 3 months ago
  another good sign for januz owners
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  1. onionbarje
    10 years, 3 months ago
    Januzi isnt a CM
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3. onionbarje
  10 years, 3 months ago
  Who knows, but he did the right thing letting him go. What is the point of playing a poor player who brings the team down. We do have quite a lot of mids but they all are poor or injured.
  
  Carrick
  Fletcher
  Giggs
  Clevs
  Fellani
  Jones (even if he doesnt want to play CM)
  
  Plenty of cover although it lacks quality
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woodles
10 years, 3 months ago
anyone tempted by Guidetti at 5.0? if going with a budget forward he is surely a very good shout
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1. King Nil Miss ✩
  10 years, 3 months ago
  Berahino for that matter.
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  1. woodles
    10 years, 3 months ago
    he never seems to start
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    1. King Nil Miss ✩
      10 years, 3 months ago
      He will see more time now with Long out of the picture.
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Jafooli
10 years, 3 months ago
Cardiff not lost away to City since 1985.

Might play Marshall.
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1. Rupert The Horse
  10 years, 3 months ago
  Yeah I bet you will.
  Silly fact.
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2. beric
  10 years, 3 months ago
  How many times they played there in that time?
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  1. Jafooli
    10 years, 3 months ago
    Once 😛 2-2
    
    I don't even want Marshall on my bench this week. Even the thought of him coming on scares me.
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3. roscola
  10 years, 3 months ago
  😆
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Respect My Authoritah
10 years, 3 months ago
Narrowed it down to this for 1 week punt:

Bony(TOT) or Giroud(FUL)?

Anyone think Bony if a better shout?
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beric
10 years, 3 months ago
Hi guys, not been around much recently....can I get an RMT?

No ft left, 2.9 itb

Boruc
Coleman, Dawson, ward
Silva, ozil, hazard, cabaye
Suarezc, ade, lukaku

(Davis, Redmond, Chester, burner)
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1. beric
  10 years, 3 months ago
  Guess not
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  1. Fitzy.
    10 years, 3 months ago
    What was your FT? Wildcarded yet?
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    1. beric
      10 years, 3 months ago
      I haven't, just did Gaz to boruc
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      1. Fitzy.
        10 years, 3 months ago
        I think your team looks great for this week, and then you'll obviously fix any problem areas with your WC. Who you dumping out of Ade & Lukaku? Or both?
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        beric
        10 years, 3 months ago
        Probably both when I wildcard
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2. r0nh
  10 years, 3 months ago
  Looks splendid Beric.
  
  I expect City to score 5 tomorrow, so maybe get Negredo?
  
  Bit risky for a hit though.
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  1. beric
    10 years, 3 months ago
    Yeah I'd like more city but don't fancy losing lukaku or ade for a hit
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3. Shifty
  10 years, 3 months ago
  What was the FT?
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  1. beric
    10 years, 3 months ago
    Gaz to boruc
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    1. Shifty
      10 years, 3 months ago
      Good to go i would say. Nothing worth a hit.
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      1. beric
        10 years, 3 months ago
        Cheers shifty
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4. Dago
  10 years, 3 months ago
  Looks ok. When are you wildcarding?
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  1. beric
    10 years, 3 months ago
    Hopefully at the last minute
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gtf
10 years, 3 months ago
Berahino & Aguero

OR

Adebayor & Lukaku
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1. woodles
  10 years, 3 months ago
  i assume berahino will be on your bench so which midfielder would start instead?
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  1. gtf
    10 years, 3 months ago
    Gnabry
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    1. woodles
      10 years, 3 months ago
      well im sure ade and lukaku will score more points combined in the long run than aguero and gnarby/berahino although i feel aguero is pretty essential
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      1. Azerbaijan Shopping Centre
        10 years, 3 months ago
        But you can captain Aguero and play Gnarby. Gnarby wont get the same game time but when he does it will pay.
        
        If Gnarby doesnt play you still have a sub to come in.
        
        For me its Aguero & Gnarby
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Harry Ball Bag™⚽⚽…
10 years, 3 months ago
Should I bench terry this week?
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1. Kings of Lyon ★
  10 years, 3 months ago
  No, can see 9 points from him
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2. Jafooli
  10 years, 3 months ago
  Nah, good chance they'll get a CS and he's always capable of a goal.
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Kings of Lyon ★
10 years, 3 months ago
OK I seen a guy post on the previous page that he was benching Hazard as they were playing united. Does anyone have any hatred towards any player and will never get them in their FPL team? I will never have Boruc Hooper or McGeady. No specific reason 😉
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1. King Nil Miss ✩
  10 years, 3 months ago
  Crouch and Brunt
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2. onionbarje
  10 years, 3 months ago
  Suarez (even though i have him now he will be go.e by the WC)
  Terry
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3. Van Dal
  10 years, 3 months ago
  haha hows life in the highland league? :p
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  1. Kings of Lyon ★
    10 years, 3 months ago
    The footbaling side of things is going well, although im not convinced that it is being run correctly as a business can see another disaster around the corner.
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4. DO RE MI MATA
  10 years, 3 months ago
  Terry
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r0nh
10 years, 3 months ago
I dont like to complain, BUT...

FPL have Rooney red flagged, which means he will miss the next game.

Their next game is Sunday, but the message on his flag says he is expected back on Sunday...

If they mean he is expected back after Sundays game, then surely it should say he is expected back on the Monday.

I am so angry right now, I cannot do any work!!
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1. beric
  10 years, 3 months ago
  You're a good guy ronh
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2. La Roja
  10 years, 3 months ago
  Go to toilet now and smash the mirror
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Respect My Authoritah
10 years, 3 months ago
8/11 - Dawson, Ade and Lukaku don't look great for this weekend, rest is grand
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1. Respect My Authoritah
  10 years, 3 months ago
  RF to Beric
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  1. beric
    10 years, 3 months ago
    Thanks
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JMason57
10 years, 3 months ago
Lallana or Cabaye for the WC?

Don't like the sound of what's happening at Southampton...
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gtf
10 years, 3 months ago
Replacement for Lukaku????
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