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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. Recoba
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    All I want this week is an Everton win and a juicy green arrow. 50k jump at least, is that so much? Good night and good luck.

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

    Gameweek 23 Preview & Tips:

    http://elitefpl.blogspot.ca/2014/01/gameweek-23-preview-tips.html

    Hope it helps.

    Will be interesting if Mata racks up the points or if Rooney + RVP benefit more FPL-wise with Mata in the team over the next 4-5 weeks.

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

      interesting to see*

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

      You captaining Suarez?

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

        Between him and Aguero. Chickened out on Aguero last week due to mins, but uncertain once again...

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

        You?

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

          Kun or Suarez, undecided

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

      Oh, and Ivanovic 😎

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

        Coleman > Ivanovic 😎

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    4. Lord Flashheart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Thanks very good read

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

      Surprised no Hazard in that list. Surely he should pip Sturridge

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

        Inconsistent. never know when he'll show up.

        Not captaincy material IMO.

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

          That's fair enough. Got me thinking twice about whether to hand him the armband this GW.

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

        Hazard my VC

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  3. iamgooner
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Wildcard team Good to go??

    Begovic Speroni

    Azpilicueta Kolarov Koscienly Gabbidon Whittaker

    Yaya Mata Hazard Januzaj Mutch

    Agüero Suárez Adebayor

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

      You don't fear Mata playing might leave Januzaj benched more?

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

        If i remove him i've to get someone for 5.1 and there are not better players for that money.

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

      Looks good... similar to mine.
      Who ya gonna bench?

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

        Begovic Gabbidon Mutch Whittaker. Your team?

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

          Mannone
          Ward Kolorov Cahill
          Hazard Yaya Ozil Januzaj
          Suarez aguero Ade
          ...
          Marshall Koscielny Ward Prowse Chester
          ....
          Feeling uneasy about benching Kos

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

            This is your wildcard team?

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

    At least the Cabaye news resolves my benching dilemma, even if next weeks free transfer is gone.

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  5. SuperOsçarBaby
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Rate my midfield:

    Oscar, Yaya, Ramsey, Salah, Lallana

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    1. Think Tank
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      A little early for Salah.

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

      4/10

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

      Salah bench every week.

      You and Mourinho think alike.

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

      Baaaaaaaaabyyyyyyyyy

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    5. iamgooner
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      i don't think ramsey will start because arsenal have tough 4 back to back games and arsene will not risk him.

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  6. banskt
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Please suggest which of these 2 to bench.

    Pozuelo - juicy fixture. If I don't play him against Fulham at home, then when do I?
    Kolarov - huge potential but tricky fixture
    Eriksen - ManC finds it hard to keep clean sheets
    Wilshere - injured, but can rack up points if he starts
    Baines - yes, Baines! but against Suarez and Sturridge?

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    1. Nice to Finally Michu
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      bench Wilshire and Pozuelo

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

        Thanks.

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

      Bench Eriksen and Baines.

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

      You'd have to play Pozuelo surely. If he starts, play him. He's looked very lively in his past 2 fixtures against United and Tottenham, tough opponents and expect him to get some returns against Fulham.

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

    A)Cabaye & Adebayor
    B)Eriksen & Bony

    Choose please..

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

      B.

      Note: Cabaye moves to PSG.

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      1. Mak_Gold
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Oops, hadn't thought of that! B then.

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      2. Mak_Gold
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Not even close. A.

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

          I think the PSG news has decided that one

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        • Think Tank
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Cabaye on a plane, so B.

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      3. Mak_Gold
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Mannone,
          Coleman, Koscielny, Ward,
          Hazard, Silva, Januzaj, Eriksen,
          Suárez (C), Agüero (V), Giroud.

          Davis, Ki, Kolarov, Chester.

          1 FT, £0.3m in the bank.

          Eriksen -> Ramsey a no-brainer if he starts? Or just save the FT?

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

            Save the FT. Not sure how much gametime Ramsey gets.

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

              +1 City are hardly solid at the back Eriksen could get something

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              1. Mak_Gold
                  10 years, 2 months ago

                  Okay, cheers. 🙂

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          2. winterwolf88
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            1. Hazard Toure Mata & 4th MF:
            A) Johnson
            B) Eriksen
            C) Mirallas

            2. Suarez &
            A) BENTEKE & ADEBAYOR
            B) AGUERO & cheapo

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            1. EmreCan Hustle
              • 11 Years
              10 years, 2 months ago

              C and B

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          3. Think Tank
            • 10 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            Bench Wilshere and Poz.

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            1. Think Tank
              • 10 Years
              10 years, 2 months ago

              *reply to Banskt.

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

                hey, thanks.

                But I have feeling Pozuelo might outscore Baines / Kolarov.... a gut feeling.

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                1. Think Tank
                  • 10 Years
                  10 years, 2 months ago

                  Bench Kolarov in that case.

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

            Ozil & Giroud -> Ki & RVP (if starting) for a 4 pointer.

            Madness or Genius ?

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

              Keep this week. At most, do a single transfer if you feel you are too heavy on Arsenal attack.

              I would suggest Giroud > Eto'o if you don't have him.

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

              I'll let you know after the match but could be genius

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

              Only if you are going to captain him.

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

              Do it! Genius!

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

            A) Ramsey, AJ, Terry
            or
            B) Yaya, Ki, Azpi

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            1. Nice to Finally Michu
              • 10 Years
              10 years, 2 months ago

              A

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

              A

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

              Thanks guys A it is.

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          6. Nice to Finally Michu
            • 10 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            I think I might go for this team for next week and take a -8, thoughts?
            Boruc (Davis)
            Kolarov Azpi Kosc (Bruce Chester)
            Hazard AJ Eriksen Lallana (Pozuelo)
            Suarez Aguero RVP

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          7. Slacker
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            RMWCT:

            Speroni (McGregor)
            Koscielny, Azpili, Coleman, Delaney, Davies
            Hazard, Lallana, Cabaye, Eriksen, Johnson
            Suarez, Aguero, Adebayor

            1.6m in the bank. Do I do something with Coleman? I'm a bit hesitant to move Coleman, Lallana, Cabaye because I've had them pre-rise.

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          8. Nice to Finally Michu
            • 10 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            Silva and Sturridge or RVP and AJ?

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

              Stick with your hand

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

                Silva+Sturridge

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

                  Sorry I thought you meant switch from Silva&Studge lol

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                2. Nice to Finally Michu
                  • 10 Years
                  10 years, 2 months ago

                  this would be for next week, does that change your opinion?

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

              Silva/Studge for now

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

            Ben arfa anyone ?

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            1. Nice to Finally Michu
              • 10 Years
              10 years, 2 months ago

              oh god no

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

              Fancy a Norwich CS with no cabaye

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            3. EmreCan Hustle
              • 11 Years
              10 years, 2 months ago

              No Cabaye, Gouffran a doubt. Might be a good differential.

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            4. Venom Snake
              • 10 Years
              10 years, 2 months ago

              His time to shine

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

              never

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

            Any News on Cabaye ?

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            1. EmreCan Hustle
              • 11 Years
              10 years, 2 months ago

              In my UCL team next month.

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

              Probably already in France

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

            right then.

            Mannone
            Kolorov Baines Terry Mertesacker
            Gnabry Eriksen Hazard
            SAS

            bench: Lallana Parr Cabaye 1ft 0.0 bank. Three options:

            A) Cabaye > Ramsey
            B) Cabaye > Mirallas
            C) save FT, play Gnabry (or Lallana) and assess Mata's impact

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            1. EmreCan Hustle
              • 11 Years
              10 years, 2 months ago

              I'm facing a similar dilemma. Play Gnabry or replace Cabaye for a hit?

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

                No hit, Gnabry had a good game against Coventry, will be starting, can check before the deadline anyway

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                1. EmreCan Hustle
                  • 11 Years
                  10 years, 2 months ago

                  Yeah good player, wants add goals to his game. But I'm worried it might be Poldi to the left and Cazorla on the right.

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          12. xuwei
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            Cabaye is out?

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

              It's 90% he won't play

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

              Ah - just googled - looks like he's sold...

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

                He's definitely going. He will still belong to Toon tomorrow, yet looks to be having his medical scheduled for tomorrow night in Paris.

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            3. EmreCan Hustle
              • 11 Years
              10 years, 2 months ago

              Oui monsieur.

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          13. Djerbil
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            Which -4 is more sensible??

            A) Cabaye->Ramsey
            B) Chester->Bruce

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

              A if Ramsey is confirmed starting. The other one if hes not

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

                yup same thought thanks

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            2. EmreCan Hustle
              • 11 Years
              10 years, 2 months ago

              A. But I'd wait for line ups to be announced first.

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

                yeah obviously , its considering both starts

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

              b would never be worth -4

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

                play with 10??

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

                  ah ok shouldve figured that. at most bruce is gonna get you 2 points if he gets a clean sheet so A if Ramsey is playing. I think he'll play dunno about 90 minutes though...

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            4. Venom Snake
              • 10 Years
              10 years, 2 months ago

              Neither is worth a -4

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

            Why is ericksens price protected?

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

            Anyone else putting in evra, Baines or both. I've settled on both but doubting the decision.

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            1. EmreCan Hustle
              • 11 Years
              10 years, 2 months ago

              I put both Baines and Coleman in my WC team. Evra may not be a bad choice now that Shaw transfer looks unlikely.

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          16. chrisjdgrady
            • 10 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            Ugh another mess around...

            Boruc Davis
            Kos Coleman Ward Olsson Bruce
            Lallana Hazard Ramsey Eriksen Noone
            Rooney Aguero Suarez

            ???

            or

            Boruc Davis
            Kos Coleman Ward Olsson Bruce
            Mata Hazard Cazorla Eriksen Noone
            Bony Aguero Suarez

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

              ...2, because of Rooney's fitness

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            2. Venom Snake
              • 10 Years
              10 years, 2 months ago

              I'd go with the second

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          17. Siva Mohan
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            Good Day Gents!

            Hazard Lallana Silva Januzaj Ki

            A. Bench Ki and save FT
            B. Silva > Mata for FT and bench Januzaj

            Please choose..

            Thanks!

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

              save FT

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            2. Venom Snake
              • 10 Years
              10 years, 2 months ago

              Save

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            3. EmreCan Hustle
              • 11 Years
              10 years, 2 months ago

              Play Ki and Save.

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            4. Siva Mohan
              • 11 Years
              10 years, 2 months ago

              Thank you for the suggestions!

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          18. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            RVP still 13.6 and still being considered :S. Id rather have Ade and use the 6 odd million elsewhere.

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

              16 point hit? smh.

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              1. Christina.
                • 14 Years
                10 years, 2 months ago

                Is Gru going to score this week?

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

                  Yep. Twice. 😎

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                  1. Christina.
                    • 14 Years
                    10 years, 2 months ago

                    Wayama back?

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          19. Christina.
            • 14 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            It's Snoddy time.

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          20. Djerbil
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            considering Ade(C) once again.. City may win but it could be 5-3

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            1. Christina.
              • 14 Years
              10 years, 2 months ago

              if City win 5-3 then Kun will prob score 3.

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

                Ade Kun Suarez , I know I'll pick the wrong guy eventually

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                1. Christina.
                  • 14 Years
                  10 years, 2 months ago

                  Negredo most likely not playing so Kun is a good bet.

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          21. pieces
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            My potential replacements for Cabaye, Please pick 1:

            A) AJ
            B) Ramsey
            C) Other

            7.1M to spend

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

              same dilemma as mine , B if he starts

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              1. pieces
                • 13 Years
                10 years, 2 months ago

                Wenger will never start Ramsey just off an injury

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

              D) save FT and get Mata?

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              1. pieces
                • 13 Years
                10 years, 2 months ago

                Have Mata on WC

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            3. EmreCan Hustle
              • 11 Years
              10 years, 2 months ago

              Has to Ramsey right? Maybe Nolan if you're feeling punty.

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              1. pieces
                • 13 Years
                10 years, 2 months ago

                I feel that a 2-3 week punt on AJ given their fixtures, then AJ > Ramsey, may be the best option. Allows Ramsey a few games to get fitness back. Wenger will give him 15-20 min cameo tomorrow and then 60 mins then 70-80 in the next 3

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          22. The Gravless Sheik of Dream…
            • 14 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            Mannone Daniels
            Ivanovic Coleman Kosc Kelly Bardsley
            Hazard Silva Mata Johnson Wilshere
            Saurez Aguero Bony

            Hows my WC team looking

            Thanks.

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

              Wilshire> Gnabry, have the cash in reserve in case you want to upgrade Bony or Johnson to Lallana/Eriksen/Ramsey/Adebayor/Sturridge.

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            2. EmreCan Hustle
              • 11 Years
              10 years, 2 months ago

              I sense benching dilemma each week. Better of getting cheap 5th mid and upgrading a keeper. Or just bank the cash.
              Wow you must have very high TV.

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          23. nandastone
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            Wildcard time! Please help pick between these:

            Mannone, Boruc
            Azpilicueta, Mariappa, Vlaar, Sagna, Williamson
            Silva, Cazorla, Eriksen, Puncheon, Johnson
            Aguero, Saurez, Bony

            1.1 bank

            ----

            Stronger (but punty) midfield:

            Mannone, Adrian
            Azpilicueta, R Bennett, Vlaar, Bruce (Hull), Williamson
            Silva, Cazorla, Mata, Eriksen, Puncheon
            Aguero, Saurez, Bony

            0.2 bank

            Thoughts?

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            1. Christina.
              • 14 Years
              10 years, 2 months ago

              Santi screws up the balance of that side.

              Sorry.

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              1. nandastone
                • 13 Years
                10 years, 2 months ago

                Arsenal fan - attacking player is required.

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                1. Christina.
                  • 14 Years
                  10 years, 2 months ago

                  I get that.

                  Wait for Ramsey. OR sell Silva. That def is useless.

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                  1. nandastone
                    • 13 Years
                    10 years, 2 months ago

                    Fair enough - that was my gut feeling as well. Can't help but be swept up in the Mata hype!

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                    1. Christina.
                      • 14 Years
                      10 years, 2 months ago

                      Mata is cool as he is nailed on for PL and gives you a DGW. I just feel It's one of Silva or Caz.

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