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Captain Sensible – Gameweek 23

27 January 2014 3822 comments
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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
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 6 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
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 6 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
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      interesting to see*

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    2. New Ghost
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      You captaining Suarez?

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      1. Acquafresca
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 6 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
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        You?

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        1. New Ghost
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

          Kun or Suarez, undecided

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    3. New Ghost
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Oh, and Ivanovic 😎

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      1. Acquafresca
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        Coleman > Ivanovic 😎

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    4. Lord Flashheart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Thanks very good read

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    5. Shifty
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

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

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      1. Acquafresca
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        Inconsistent. never know when he'll show up.

        Not captaincy material IMO.

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        1. Shifty
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

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

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      2. _Greg
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        Hazard my VC

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  3. iamgooner
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 6 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
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

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

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      1. iamgooner
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 6 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
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

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

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      1. iamgooner
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        Begovic Gabbidon Mutch Whittaker. Your team?

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        1. YTUMAMMA
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 6 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
            • 14 Years
            12 years, 6 months ago

            This is your wildcard team?

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  4. ManofKent
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 6 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
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Rate my midfield:

    Oscar, Yaya, Ramsey, Salah, Lallana

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    1. Think Tank
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      A little early for Salah.

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    2. Van Dal
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      4/10

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    3. Acquafresca
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Salah bench every week.

      You and Mourinho think alike.

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    4. Elniñorules
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Baaaaaaaaabyyyyyyyyy

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    5. iamgooner
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 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
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 6 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
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      bench Wilshire and Pozuelo

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      1. banskt
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        Thanks.

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    2. Shifty
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Bench Eriksen and Baines.

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    3. Shifty
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 6 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
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    A)Cabaye & Adebayor
    B)Eriksen & Bony

    Choose please..

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    1. banskt
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      B.

      Note: Cabaye moves to PSG.

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      1. Mak_Gold
        12 years, 6 months ago

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

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    2. Mak_Gold
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Not even close. A.

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    3. ManofKent
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      I think the PSG news has decided that one

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    4. Think Tank
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Cabaye on a plane, so B.

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  8. Mak_Gold
    12 years, 6 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
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

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

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      1. ManofKent
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

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

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        1. Mak_Gold
          12 years, 6 months ago

          Okay, cheers. 🙂

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  9. winterwolf88
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 6 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
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      C and B

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  10. Think Tank
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Bench Wilshere and Poz.

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    1. Think Tank
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      *reply to Banskt.

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      1. banskt
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        hey, thanks.

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

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        1. Think Tank
          • 12 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

          Bench Kolarov in that case.

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  11. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

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

    Madness or Genius ?

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    1. banskt
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 6 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
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

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

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    3. l'architetto
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Only if you are going to captain him.

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    4. _Greg
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Do it! Genius!

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  12. l'architetto
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

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

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    1. Nice to Finally Michu
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      A

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    2. Slacker
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      A

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    3. l'architetto
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Thanks guys A it is.

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  13. Nice to Finally Michu
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 6 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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  14. Slacker
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 6 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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  15. Nice to Finally Michu
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Silva and Sturridge or RVP and AJ?

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    1. Slacker
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Stick with your hand

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      1. Slacker
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        Silva+Sturridge

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        1. Slacker
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

          Sorry I thought you meant switch from Silva&Studge lol

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

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

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    2. l'architetto
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Silva/Studge for now

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  16. sushi36
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Ben arfa anyone ?

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    1. Nice to Finally Michu
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      oh god no

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    2. The Missing Link
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Fancy a Norwich CS with no cabaye

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    3. EmreCan Hustle
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

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

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    4. Venom Snake
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      His time to shine

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    5. chrisjdgrady
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      never

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  17. MagicMessi
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Any News on Cabaye ?

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    1. EmreCan Hustle
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      In my UCL team next month.

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    2. _Greg
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Probably already in France

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  18. _Greg
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 6 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
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

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

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      1. _Greg
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 6 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
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 6 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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  19. xuwei
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Cabaye is out?

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    1. _Greg
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      It's 90% he won't play

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    2. xuwei
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

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

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      1. _Greg
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 6 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
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Oui monsieur.

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  20. Djerbil
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Which -4 is more sensible??

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

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    1. The Missing Link
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

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

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      1. Djerbil
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        yup same thought thanks

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    2. EmreCan Hustle
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

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

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      1. Djerbil
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        yeah obviously , its considering both starts

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    3. chrisjdgrady
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      b would never be worth -4

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      1. Djerbil
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        play with 10??

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        1. chrisjdgrady
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 6 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
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Neither is worth a -4

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  21. sushi36
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Why is ericksens price protected?

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  22. The Missing Link
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 6 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
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 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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  23. chrisjdgrady
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 6 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. _Greg
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      ...2, because of Rooney's fitness

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    2. Venom Snake
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      I'd go with the second

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  24. Siva Mohan
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 6 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. _Greg
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      save FT

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    2. Venom Snake
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Save

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    3. EmreCan Hustle
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Play Ki and Save.

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    4. Siva Mohan
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Thank you for the suggestions!

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  25. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 6 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
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      16 point hit? smh.

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      1. Christina.
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        Is Gru going to score this week?

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        1. New Ghost
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

          Yep. Twice. 😎

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          1. Christina.
            • 16 Years
            12 years, 6 months ago

            Wayama back?

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  26. Christina.
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    It's Snoddy time.

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  27. Djerbil
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

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

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    1. Christina.
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

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

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      1. Djerbil
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

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

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        1. Christina.
          • 16 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

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

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  28. pieces
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 6 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
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      same dilemma as mine , B if he starts

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      1. pieces
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        Wenger will never start Ramsey just off an injury

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    2. _Greg
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      D) save FT and get Mata?

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      1. pieces
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        Have Mata on WC

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    3. EmreCan Hustle
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

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

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      1. pieces
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 6 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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  29. The Gravless Sheik of Dream…
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 6 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. _Greg
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 6 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
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 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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  30. nandastone
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 6 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.
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Santi screws up the balance of that side.

      Sorry.

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      1. nandastone
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        Arsenal fan - attacking player is required.

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        1. Christina.
          • 16 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

          I get that.

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

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          1. nandastone
            • 15 Years
            12 years, 6 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.
              • 16 Years
              12 years, 6 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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