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Captain Sensible – Gameweek 23

We roll out the next instalment of our weekly article for Members tonight, offering an in-depth statistical analysis of the main captaincy contenders for the set of fixtures ahead. With Luis Suarez topping the Captain Poll, we assess the Everton defence ahead of the Anfield Merseyside derby. We also dig deep into the data of Eden Hazard and Samuel Eto’o ahead of the home game against West Ham, whilst Sergio Aguero and Wayne Rooney’s prospects are also discussed, with the latter now back in full training ahead of Cardiff’s visit on Tuesday evening:

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  1. SnowPea
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Thoughts? £1.9 in the bank.

    Mannone | Springthorpe
    Mertesacker Ward Bardsley | Faye Blake
    Lallana Ramsey Hazard Eriksen | Johnson
    Suarez Sturridge Bony

    First season of Fantasy and after a fairly rough start stumbled upon this site, which has helped me significantly pick myself back up. 🙂

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  2. Acquafresca
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Snake Juice...

    Is it happening???

    Draxler to Arsenal!?!

    Please tell me it's true 😀

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    1. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Such a quality player, would be fantastic signing if it does go through

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    2. New Ghost
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Oi Acqua!

      Well I've been following it intensely on Twitter and it seems like a deal is about to be completed. But you know me, always the optimist. 😀

      It will either be done this window or in the summer, imo. Sure hope that AW doesn't let him slip away ala Hazard. A bidding war might occur in the summer.

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    3. The Beta particle
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Gunners delegation in germany to discuss about two players

      Julian Draxler , Thing is that they don't want to pay the release clause (£45 m) But draxler wants to be part of German revolution of arsenal

      Frankfurt over a move for right-back Sebastian Jung,23

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      1. New Ghost
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Yep, saw the news about Jung as well. Wenger is loving the Germans right now.

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      2. New Ghost
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Plus the release clause only kicks in this summer. Arsenal apparently negotiating a fee around 30M.

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        1. Acquafresca
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Get'er done Wenger!!!!!

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  3. Hitman MHK
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Ramsey is fit, but he may be eased into action.
    Therefore, option B is more flexible being able to change over time.
    Have Cabaye now but likely to move to PSG so best to use the transfer now.
    Whatcha think?

    a) Lallana + Ramsey + Álex Pozuelo
    b) Eriksen + Mirallas + Noone

    Cheers 🙂

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    1. copps
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Noone has been playing well but with zaha he could get rotated imo. Maybe not now but in a few weeks its possible

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      1. Hitman MHK
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Yeah, I know that and Pozuelo isn't necessarily nailed on too - just Noone has been doing better so I chose him.

        Could always go with Jedinak anyway 🙂

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  4. La Roja
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Who is everyone captaining here?

    A) Kun

    B) Suarez

    C) Hazard

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    1. The Finnisher
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      B or D) Other.

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    2. Evil Greg
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      sticking with Suarez, although wouldn't be surprised if he scored less points than the others.

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    3. New Ghost
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Kun but I'm very nervous; Suarez might light up the Merseyside derby

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      1. La Roja
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Armband on kun, reluctant to change it

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    4. GTS
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      B or C

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    5. Shifty
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      C

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  5. The Finnisher
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    My bench is looking pretty fecked but hopefully this is good enough, no hits

    Mannone (STK)
    Ward (HUL) Koscielny (sou) Azpilicueta (WHU)
    Hazard (WHU) Silva (tot) Gerrard (EVE) Januzaj (CAR)
    Suarez (EVE) Adebayor (MCI) Aguero (tot)

    Marshall Coleman Cabaye Chester

    Suarez (c) ?

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    1. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      D) other

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    2. Test Eagles
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Yep looking classy JoA ... fix up Cabaye and Chester when you need, this week's XI are going to get the job done though.

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  6. Cak Juris
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Already take -4 hit, with current problem:
    # Chester is injured
    # Coleman is 50% doubtful
    # Silva is 75% condition
    # Cabaye will fly to PSG (?)

    Need to take another hit before deadline? who?

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    1. GTS
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Cabaye most likely

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    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Expect the 3C's out. Silva likely to play. Cabaye will need to go next week.

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    3. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Silva will play. No need for hit

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      1. Cak Juris
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        are you sure? hamstring complaint, however....

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  7. Evil Greg
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Hmmm...BBC report Cabaye won't play at Norwich, although another news source I read said Pardew wanted him for the game. Seems unlikely he will start I reckon

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    1. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      He wont play, gone with the wind 🙁

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      1. Evil Greg
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Shame, just got him last week and reaped the benefits. Ramsey swap was the original plan anyhow. Fancying Mata though...

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        1. La Roja
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Mata is no brainer

          Cup tied in all competitions, FPL gold

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          1. Evil Greg
            • 14 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            Thinking Cabaye > Mata, Kolorov > Chambers (if he starts tonight) and Boruc > Davis. I wanna keep my Terry/Mertesacker/Baines dream team

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  8. The Beta particle
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    hope cabaye moves on 31st and plays this GW

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    1. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      He wont play tonight let alone 31st

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    2. New Ghost
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      He's flying to Paris tomorrow for his medical

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      1. La Roja
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Today says total fpl

        Even if he flies tomorrow, cant see newcastle risking him.

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        1. New Ghost
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          US timezone here, 9 PM. So yeah, tomorrow/today

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          1. La Roja
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            Gotcha

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  9. BigManBakar
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Hello people,team in an awful mess and as always would really appreciate your help!!

    Mannone (Marshall)
    Ward Kosc Azpili (Clyne* Chester*)
    Silva Hazard Puncheon Januzaj* (Cabaye*)
    JRod Suarez Giroud*

    FT already used. Have 3.8 in the bank,so that is enough to do Giroud to Aguero Other issues include Januzaj,Clyne(rotation) Cabaye(transfer) and Chester(injury)

    With the starting lineup given above, should I take a hit? If yes, then who should I remove first?I know Aguero is essential but should he really be my first priority?

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    1. The Missing Link
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Cabaye-> lallana. You need some nailed on players so he's your best bet

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      1. BigManBakar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        For a hit this week or for a free the next?

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        1. The Missing Link
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          I would do it for a hit or you might not field 11. Then sort out another problem with a ft next week

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          1. BigManBakar
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            Exactly what I was thinking.Thanks mate, another option would be to get Oscar/Mata for a hit this week and then get Negredo for Giroud next week,wouldnt be able to afford Aguero though!!

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    2. YTUMAMMA
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Team's fine. No -4 needed.
      Aguero for Giroud. 1st priority.

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      1. BigManBakar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks, but with Mata's arrival Januzaj might not be nailed and I wont be able to field 11 in that case! Aaaarghhh!

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    3. Shifty
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Should be able to get out a playing 11 this week. Would do Giroud > Aguero but not sure if for a hit given Giroud will get 90min and could very well score.

      If you fancy a punt, maybe Cabaye > HBA since Cabaye is likely to get 0 points. Will know before deadline if HBA starts.

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      1. BigManBakar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Basically if I dont bring in Aguero for a hit this week, I wont bring him in next week because Cabaye must go first surely but if I do bring in Aguero for a hit, next week my job becomes simpler

        HBA not nailed though, Ramsey for a hit this week may be an option if he starts, how about Cabaye to Mata for a hit this week? Wont be able to bring Aguero then though!!

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        1. Shifty
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          he will be nailed on once Cabaye leaves.

          Seems you are able to afford Cabaye > Mata for a hit, but I would prioritize getting Aguero in. Aguero is a special case because barring injury, you'd want him for the rest of the season. Up to you whether he's worth the hit this week, but i just might do it if it makes your life easier in the subsequent GWs (keep in mind he will only rise in price more)

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          1. BigManBakar
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            I get your point.If ever I am going to get him,now is the time of bringing him in
            Its basically Aguero + Ramsey vs Negredo + Mata + 4

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  10. The Missing Link
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Settled on evra and Baines 😀

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    1. The Beta particle
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      not good!

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      1. The Missing Link
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        They score like mids so I'm not too worried. Evra very underrated on here, 88 points and they can't get any worse 😀

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        1. Shifty
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          he's been very lucky with early subs though in recent matches. though that could be an advantage if he continues being subbed early.

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  11. YTUMAMMA
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Who to bench?..
    .
    A) Kolorov
    B) Koscielny
    C) Januzaj
    D) Ozil

    Cheers.

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    1. The Missing Link
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      A if all others start in the early lineups

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    2. FortunesAlwaysHiding
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      C

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      1. YTUMAMMA
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Was kinda leanin towards Kos...
        the Arse concede away from home,
        Kolorov scores away from home,
        If Januzaj plays you'd fancy some returns
        and So'ton seem to concede at home more often than not lately, so possibly summit for Ozil...
        Cheers.

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  12. Blue Lion
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    All right ..from now till the end of this season which midfield combo is likey to get more points.

    1)Mata Silva Hazard Punch Noone
    2)Lallana Mata Hazard Punch Noone

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    1. New Ghost
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      You should have just asked whether to go with Silva or Lallana 😀

      Silva for me

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      1. Blue Lion
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        😉

        See the opinion below.Mixed ones.Hence the confusion.

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    2. The Missing Link
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      2, silva won't play half the games

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    3. YTUMAMMA
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      So, who's gonna score more Lallana or Silva?...
      Silva.

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    4. Evil Greg
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Silva is very consistent, Lallana more likely to score goals bringing more points. The extra $$$ may come in useful.

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    5. Blue Lion
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      2-2.

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

    Another addition to Chelsea's midfield. What game time is Salah likely to get under Mourinho? Not much I suspect.

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    1. Test Eagles
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      They'll loan him out

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      1. Tomlette Greggs
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Somehow doubt that. They've sold two attacking midfielders this season (Mata, de Bruyne) and bought just the one in him. Think they'll keep him for cover.

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    2. Tomlette Greggs
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      certainly not as much as Oscar, Hazard, Willian. But did read a Mourinho quote the other day saying he could fill in for Hazard or Willian in the league a fair bit, seeing as he'd cup-tied for the Champions League.

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  14. The Beta particle
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    who is the best replacement for cabaye I have 7.7m ?

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    1. FortunesAlwaysHiding
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Lallana?

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      1. The Beta particle
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        i have three ramsey,lallana , AJ

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        1. money face bandwagon
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          lol it means u have too much funds in other areas...go downgrade somewhere and get in yaya/hazard/mata

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  15. l'architetto
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    After Cabaye's transfer news, had to reshuffle my WC team umpteenth time. Pls tell me if I am missing something. Thanks.

    Boruc,Manonne

    Terry, Coleman, Kos, Evans, Ward

    Hazard, Mata, Ramsey, AJ, Mutch

    Suarez, Aguero, Adebayor

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  16. The mad Mata
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Just got Rid of Cabaye, was going to go Ramsey but fear a 15min cameo went for Puncheon who will go for Ramsey next week, so that's one dilema sorted now for the Captain, Mata or Suarez, I just fear Mata may not get the full 90mins is this just paranoia?

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    1. l'architetto
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      I got Ramsey in as well, Wilshere/Arteta/Ros out Rambo cud start. Mata captain is too risky, Kun or Suarez for me.

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    2. Evil Greg
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      You'll be able to see if Mata is starting, wait and see. I imagine he will get 70-90 mins, Moyes will want to give him confidence.

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  17. La Roja
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Ok so hows she looking

    Speroni

    JT Coleman Kos

    Hazard Yaya Januzaj Cabaye*

    Suarez Giroud Kun (c)

    Subs: Marshall Pozuelo Coleman* Chester*

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    1. New Ghost
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Who's the defender you omitted? (double Coleman)

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      1. La Roja
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Ward

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        1. New Ghost
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Good to go then; Pozuelo could be decent this GW

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  18. sushi36
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Cabaye getting sold, gouffran injured. Is it Ben arfa time?

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    1. New Ghost
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      It just might be.

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  19. UnitednationsXI
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    How is this for a toughie:

    A: Kosc + Ramsey + silva + benteke
    B: Mert + Cazorla + AJ + benteke
    C: Kosc + Cazorla + Navas + Bony

    Leaning towards A if ramsey starts or B if he doesnt

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  20. New Ghost
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Here it is folks. Rip it to shreds.

    http://i.imgur.com/2WSXu86.png

    P.S. Don't tell me to get rid of Mertesacker. Love is love. 😀

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    1. The Beta particle
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      brave man captaining a man city player away from home !

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    2. Test Eagles
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Nice looking team. Mirallas will have his gametime under threat with Barkley back though, and you could maybe do Ivanovic > Azpil to free up some funds?

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    3. GTS
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Wow... but not keen on Giroud and Mirralas though...

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  21. Recoba
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    How close to transfer deadline will tomorrows teamsheets be released? Cheers

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    1. The Beta particle
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      you get 15 or so min

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    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      30-45 depending on the game.

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    3. Recoba
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Thanks again

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  23. Kerrazy
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Is Bruce nailed on? And Noone?

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    1. New Ghost
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Was all set on Bruce but realized that McShane and Rosenior could threaten his PT

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  24. money face bandwagon
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    how i wish i stll have the jan wc..could have gotten this team 🙁

    bennett ward brown kosc apzi

    yaya hazard mata puncheon noone

    rvp suarez aguero

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    1. money face bandwagon
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      with boruc and davis GK

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  25. Cubillas
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Hello all . . . Any advice for my team would be highly appreciated. I realize that Coleman is injured, but I’m going to keep him for another week and hope physio is correct when they indicated a short time out. Eto, I will just keep for this week because he’s coming off of a hat trick and they are at home to West Ham.

    Any other help?

    Boruc, (McGregor),

    Sagna, Coleman, Azpilcueta, (Ward, Bruce),

    Mata, Ramsey, Januzaj, Lallana, (Mutch),

    Eto, Aguero, Suarez

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    1. money face bandwagon
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      good enough for this week.

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      1. Cubillas
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks, Money.

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  26. Kerrazy
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Ith cabaye out, it has to be Cabaye>Eriksen & Adebayor>Bony. Mula baby!

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  27. Dots321
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Front 8 is:
    Hazard Yaya Mata Erikson Noone
    Suarez Aguero JRod

    Plan on rotating the 2 cheapies.
    Good plan or just find funds to upgrade.

    I like JRod he's on form has good fixtures and if Lamberts 'small' injury gets any worse he'll be handed the lone strikers role cause Osvaldo's banned too right?

    0.7m ITB would you make any changes?

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  28. Cak Juris
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Is anyone could predict starting line-up for Cardiff XI now with inclusion of Fabio and Zaha??

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    1. FortunesAlwaysHiding
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      No, they are poor anyway and will most likely go down. The only nailed on player must be Marshall.

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    2. New Ghost
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Including their new transfers, I think this is their best team (4-3-3)

      Whitts/Berget----Campbell---Zaha/Noone

      Eikrem/Mutch

      Kim----Medel

      John--Burner--Caulker--Theophile

      Fabio is awful.

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    3. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Try the team news. Lineups out before deadline.

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  29. Koflok
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    For the next 3 only

    X) Cazorla/Silva Azpi Bony
    Y) Cazorla/Silva Brown Sturridge
    Z) Ramsey Azpi Sturrige

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    1. YTUMAMMA
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      X)

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

    Negrodo >

    A) ade
    B) bony
    C) other

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