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18 January 2014 2440 comments
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We’re feeling flush this weekend after Adam Lallana and the Southampton defence helped us get one over Paddy last time around. We turn to the Scout Picks for inspiration, where Arsenal, City and Chelsea all supply us with a player apiece as we look to end the Gameweek in profit.

Our first stop is at the Emirates, where Arsenal prepare for the visit of struggling Fulham tomorrow afternoon. With Paddy offering 3/1 on Mesut Ozil to score and Arsenal to keep a clean sheet, we’re lumping £3 on this one – the Gunners have conceded once in their last six at home, whilst the German has netted in two of the last three in front of his own supporters.

Next up, we stop by the Etihad for City’s home clash with Cardiff. This time around Paddy is offering 9/2 on Alvaro Negredo to score two or more goals and the hosts to keep a clean sheet – a scenario that happened as recently as Wednesday evening. We make this our bet of the week and throw £4 Paddy’s way for this one, with the Bluebirds looking there for the taking.

Our final few quid is saved for Sunday afternoon’s Stamford Bridge showdown between Chelsea and United. Paddy are again in very generous mood and offer 15/2 on Eden Hazard to score and Jose Mourinho’s side to keep a clean sheet – the Belgian has notched in three of the last four, whilst his defensive team-mates have conceded once in the last five league matches. We empty our wallet of the remaining £3 and back the Belgian to add to David Moyes’ woes.

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  1. HellasLEAF
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Also, Kolarov vs Zab? I've had Zab all season but am tempted by Kolarov cheaper price..

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    1. Get up ya bum
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      You know what to do 😉

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    2. 1mills
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Think if making the move you have to be happy with your sub defenders and also weigh up the risk of 1 pointer from the bench.

      That's how I made me piece with getting Kolarov and has worked out alright last couple (not so well the few games before). I do think he has slightly edged ahead of Clichy and with games thick and fast Kolarov will play a majority of league games.

      Especially around the Barca games.

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      1. Get up ya bum
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        That's how I looked at it too

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  2. Tom Player
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Does anyone think Gnabry will get another start today?

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    1. 1mills
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      I think he will and I'm considering the crazy move if starting him over Eriksen......

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      1. 1mills
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        *of

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  3. Alaric
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Reckon Sturridge will knock Coutinho to the bench today?

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    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 16 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Could easily be Lucas.

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    2. GreennRed
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      No. But Sterling will 😉

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    3. RuudVanNistelrooney
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      We have heard here about lucas may not start ,but I just can't get it in my head ,Liverpool won't play lucas when fit ,rare very rare

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  4. PINKFISH (SANCTIONED AND GA…
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Dare I go Ozil >Ox today. I am dumping him next week anyway which means I can keep Ramires.

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    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Oh dear.

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      1. PINKFISH (SANCTIONED AND GA…
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Not really the response I was looking for.

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        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 16 Years
          11 years, 11 months ago

          You do like to be different.

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    2. Sarnab
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      😯

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    3. Zombie
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Put down the bottle...Right now

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    4. In Like Flynn.
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      • 15 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Who?

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    5. PINKFISH (SANCTIONED AND GA…
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Hmmmm!

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  5. choppers13
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    For people with Januzaj and Sterling - who are you starting?

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  6. gunner1994
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Start three out of Distin, Mertersacker, Fonte, Chico and Santon.

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    1. Sarnab
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Distin

      Mert

      Fonte

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    2. 1mills
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Tough call.

      Probably would say Mertesacker, Fonte and Santon ( but not much between Santon and Distin, just prefer bit of attacking potential). Chico's not even a "bad" choice to play this week.

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  7. Sarnab
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Distin Ward Koscielny

    I have no other backup defenders

    Am I safe?

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    1. Alaric
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      You're in grave danger... of keeping 3 clean sheets.

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  8. Cilly Bonnolly
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Ready?

    Mannone
    Koscielny, Ward, Coleman
    Lallana, Ozil, Hazard, Eriksen
    Rodriguez, Aguero (v), Suarez (c)

    Subs: Whittaker, Chester, Ramsey

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  9. einienufc
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Is wilshere injured or will he start today?

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    1. Boss Hogg
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      He should start.
      In cracking form too.

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  10. La Roja
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Ok so one last check, all in order?

    Speroni

    JT Kos Coleman

    Hazard Ozil Yaya Pozuelo

    SuareZ Negredo Giroud

    Subs: Marshall Ward Januzaj Chester

    Start Ward over Pozuelo?

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    1. Sarnab
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Yes Ward. Take the risk

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  11. Tom Player
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Lallana or Gerrard?

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    1. The Dark Knightt
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Gerrard this week

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    2. In Like Flynn.
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      • 15 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      I'd be playing both, but don't know the rest of your team.

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  12. Boss Hogg
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Should I play Terry or Glen Johnson this week?

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    1. Peggi
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      no way to play both?

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      1. Boss Hogg
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        If I played both I'd have to bench Eriksen, Coleman, Kompany or Mertesacker!

        Tricky decision this week.

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        1. Peggi
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 11 months ago

          jesus, i think you need to lighten up that defence a bit

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        2. Peggi
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 11 months ago

          I would play GJ

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    2. The Dark Knightt
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Terry, he seems to score against big teams and liverpool will concede as they are without their regular back four

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    3. PINKFISH (SANCTIONED AND GA…
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Terry. Liverpool show no signs of stopping the leaks.

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  13. Cocky Spaniel Alves
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    *
    Is Collins nailed on for the Hammers when the injuries have cleared up?

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  14. SPorting
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Must. Resist. WC. Changes.

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    1. Christina.
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      😀

      Last I looked you had money in the kitty....

      😕

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      1. SPorting
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Yeah.

        2.8m to fix it all next week.

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        1. Christina.
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 11 months ago

          😯

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          1. SPorting
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 11 months ago

            That's what I thought too.

            Wondering if all my "diffs' are too iffy.

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            1. Christina.
              • 15 Years
              11 years, 11 months ago

              Nah, follow your gut pal.

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    2. In Like Flynn.
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      • 15 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Have a tinker, last chance you know. 😉

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      1. SPorting
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        I know.

        But if I do, I start getting more and more template.

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    3. Acquafresca
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      All set here. Looks like Mr. Potatohead is keeping his cards close to his chest 😉

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      1. Christina.
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Hehe, worried about my h2h's opponent having Mr C upfront.

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        1. Acquafresca
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 11 months ago

          posted mine below. your opinion?

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        2. SPorting
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 11 months ago

          That makes two of us.

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    4. sminkypinky
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      😀

      I know. Still struggling.

      Quick. Noone or Pozuelo?

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      1. SPorting
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        I went for Poz

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        1. sminkypinky
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 11 months ago

          Currently me too.

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          1. Acquafresca
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 11 months ago

            I went for Noone.

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      2. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Prozuelo

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  15. Breadbin
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    TM's team:

    Etheridge / Mignolet
    Coleman / Wilson / Turner / Clyne / Dawson
    Sterling / Morrison / Cabaye / Özil / Hazard
    Suárez / Agüero / Negredo

    RE: I don't see the need to wildcard.

    Morrison/Sterling/Turner/Dawson are the only glaring issues. One transfer should see you right for the week. I think you'll have a stronger long term team if you WC in GW24.

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    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 16 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Cheers Breadbin. 🙂
      Not a fan of my defensive 7 outside Coleman.

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      1. Breadbin
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        If you're dead set on next week, I'd suggest trying to ignore the fixtures for that week as much as possible. It seems the sort of week you could cause yourself longer term issues.

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        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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          • 16 Years
          11 years, 11 months ago

          Interesting. Negredo will probably get the chop so (-4) likely.

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  16. Brakers
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    OK, Which One

    A - Lallana & Rodriguez
    B - Lallana & Gnabry

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    1. Boss Hogg
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      B for me

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    2. Cocky Spaniel Alves
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Clearly A

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  17. Just A Hat
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Baines (C)?

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    1. Cocky Spaniel Alves
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Never

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    2. Rhinos
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      You need to wc if he's your best choice this week. Do think not captaining Saurez a good ballsy move though

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    3. The Dark Knightt
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      he couldn't outscore in form Suarez

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  18. Cocky Spaniel Alves
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    A) Mannone Adrian
    vs.
    B) Boruc Davis

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  19. Whattheheck!
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Massively confused about who to bench. Any advice?
    Howard (Boruc)
    Mert, Coleman, Ward, (Shaw, M.Olsson)
    Hazard, Silva, Oscar, Lallana, (Sterling)
    Suarez, Negredo, Giroud.

    I feel like every member of my bench could score well!

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  20. Lallana_
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Kolarov or Zabaleta?

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    1. In Like Flynn.
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      • 15 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Play both.

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    2. Brakers
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Kolarov - points per game are better but Zab has a more secure place to be picked

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  21. Schnez
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Appreciate any opinions on my team

    Speroni
    Coleman Cole Sagna Kolarov
    Gerrard Silva Ozil Hazard
    Negredo Suarez (c)

    Mannone Gnabry Berahino Bruce

    Cheers

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  22. Get up ya bum
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Acqua just seen your post. You disappoint me grasshopper 🙁

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    1. Christina.
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Aah, my fav "Coffee shop"...

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      1. Get up ya bum
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Sounds like a good place. One day I'll make it over there. Let's meet as old timers in our wheelchairs and enjoy some "coffee"

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        1. Christina.
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 11 months ago

          Date.

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    2. Acquafresca
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Ah well. Can't have em' all..

      Mannone
      Coleman - Kos - Ward
      Ozil - Hazard - Silva - Eriksen
      Suarez(c) - Aguero(vc) - Giroud

      Subs: Davis, Chester, Noone, Baker

      Any glaring issues? (Other than no backup GK)

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      1. Get up ya bum
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Looks good mate. Baker crocked though isn't he?

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        1. Acquafresca
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 11 months ago

          Concussed. Won't need him until GW24/25.

          Started 13 of last 15 when fit.

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      2. Jinswick
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Looks great, although I'd much rather play Boruc every week than Mannone.

        Mannone & Ward -> Boruc & Parr? If still short then Noone -> a 4.2m seeing as you will never start them with your front 8?

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      3. Christina.
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Nice.

        I didn't have the balls to sell Terry to get Ozil - other wise mine would have been very close to that, if not identical.

        11/15 the same to me.

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  23. Boss Hogg
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    I like it.

    Maybe downgrade ozil to wilshire and then upgrade to Ramsey when he's back.
    That would free up around 3m and allow you to upgrade cole and get some nailed on starters / genuine contenders for your team on the bench.

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    1. Yome
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Willshire a doubt, didn't train yesterday

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  24. hillbillypete
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Question,

    Do you select your 11 by playing the odds or using your gut?

    For example the odds say I should play a Chelsea defender this while whilst my gut says Ward

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    1. Balotellitubbies
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      for defences i use the odds

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    2. Sarnab
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Gut

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    3. A.T
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Always gut

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    4. Get up ya bum
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      gut. Though sometimes I look at odds for defenders I can't split that have next to no attacking ability

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  25. Copacabanarama
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Most nailed on of the budget palace defenders?

    Parr or Mariappa?

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  26. joker7
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Any links to the best Goalkeeping combo,,,,ive 9.7m to spend...

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  27. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Anyone in the know about CPL defenders, in particular Parr, Moxey and Mariappa?

    From my very limited knowledge, Moxey and Parr compete for the left back slot, and Mariappa is a CB filling in for Ward whilst the CMers are out.

    Said CMers are due back imminently, suggesting Ward will revert to RB, and Mariappa will compete with Gabiddon and Delaney for CB.

    I guess my key questions are:

    1) Why has Parr suddenly ousted Moxey from LB, and

    2) is this likely to continue

    And yes, I'm looking at getting Parr on my WC 😉

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    1. Copacabanarama
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Basically moxey has been awful so he's been dropped so it's between parr & mariappa but I'm struggling on that one as we'll...

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      1. Jinswick
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Has Mariappa ever played LB though? If not surely Parr would be ahead of him for this slot?

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      2. teddy.
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Signed Moxey just before he got dropped. Figured the Palace defence was sharpening up under Pulis, and got Moxey as a differential to Ward...

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        1. Copacabanarama
          • 16 Years
          11 years, 11 months ago

          No mariappas a right back but I'm just talking in terms of being nailed on. Ward might be moved back to LB which knocks out parr so does that make mariappa the more nailed on?

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          1. Jinswick
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 15 Years
            11 years, 11 months ago

            Maybe, although you'd think he'd rather play guys in their preferred positions where possible. I think Mariappa is a CB by trade also. I think I'm gonna take a gamble with Parr.

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    2. Acquafresca
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Ward is a RB?

      Just get Ward, I wouldn't want any risks in my WC team.

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      1. Jinswick
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Yep, RB.

        Will be 5th choice defender most weeks so won't be too reliant on them. Ward is definitely the better option, but the extra 0.2m makes a difference

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        1. Copacabanarama
          • 16 Years
          11 years, 11 months ago

          Yeh ward is a Arab but he's been deployed as a LB a couple times lately too

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          1. Copacabanarama
            • 16 Years
            11 years, 11 months ago

            Ward is a RB *

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  28. Breadbin
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    I really hope this is one of those weeks where the top 100k average 25.

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    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Suarez will probably need a red card & -2.

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      1. Breadbin
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        I mean a GW like GW5. 2 pointers all round for the template. It would help me and you for sure.

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  29. Alaric
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    I'm almost certain that only two options will happen today for Kun:

    He will start the game up-top, and be subbed off just after the 60th min., or perhaps a few minutes earlier/later.

    He will be benched, but come on around the 60th minute or a few minutes earlier/later.

    As an owner I would obviously prefer option 1, but I think he only needs 30 minutes or so to wrack up a haul.

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    1. Jinswick
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Probably spot on. I think either scenario will be enough for him to score well though.

      Worst case is him coming on with the game already dead and buried.

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  30. Tom Player
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    WC team

    Sczez, mannone

    Demichelis, terry, ward, Bruce, smalling

    Haz, silva, januzaj, gnabry, Gerrard

    Suarez, Aguero, hooper

    Wanted arsenal cover but would it be better to replace Gerrard and upgrade gnabry to wilshere?
    Any suggestions
    Thanks

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    1. Randell
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Smalling is terrible.. And thats coming from a utd fan, jones is back if you can fit him in

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