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Fixtures January 27

Double Gameweek 31 for City and United

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From a Fantasy perspective, there’s been plenty of news to consider from Old Trafford over the last couple of days. First there was the club record signing of Juan Mata on Saturday evening, whilst earlier on today David Moyes revealed both Wayne Rooney and Robin van Persie are back in full training ahead of tomorrow’s home game with Cardiff.

In the past hour, though, United’s confirmation of a Manchester derby with neighbours City on Tuesday March 25 is perhaps the most significant of all.

With both clubs facing a blank Gameweek 28 due to City’s participation in the Capital One Cup final, the Premier League have moved quickly to reschedule their Old Trafford encounter.

Essentially, this means both clubs now have a double Gameweek 31 on their respective agendas. United will travel to West Ham on the Saturday evening beforehand, whilst City entertain Fulham at the Etihad on the same day, giving the duo three days’ rest before they go head-to-head at Old Trafford.

As winter wildcard plans are finalised, today’s news is bound to play a significant part in our thinking.

Looking at the fixtures directly after the double, United are clearly at an advantage. David Moyes’ side have home games with Villa and Hull in two of the subsequent three, while City have trips to Arsenal and Liverpool over the same period. Mata, Rooney and van Persie look set to be earmarked by many, though the tactic of stocking up on City may be a little less enticing.

With Liverpool travelling to Cardiff the same weekend, Luis Suarez owners will be keen to hold – many will be looking to free up budget in midfield, then, in order to afford a United forward along with Suarez and Sergio Aguero up top.

Significantly, this comes in the same Gameweek where Chelsea and Arsenal go head-to-head at Stamford Bridge. Indeed, with the Gunners’ fixtures reading (tot, che, MCY, eve) from Gameweek 30-33, offloading their assets may be a popular tactic.

We’ll bring you the usual Scouting the Doubles articles nearer the time but, for now, this is a heads-up.

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  1. reeceon
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Been away for a while so need to quick fix my WC, any obvious problems?
    Also struggling on who to sub 🙁

    McGreggor (Boruc)
    Mertesacker / Ward / Williamson (Coleman/Kolarov)
    Januzaj / AJ / Yaya / Cabaye (Sidwell)
    Suarez / Aguero / Ade

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    1. Bad Pen
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Keep an eye on the Cabaye situation - he could be moving to PSG.

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      1. reeceon
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        ohh wow was not aware of this, i need to get reading up :/ thanks

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

    Will Adnan play now that Mata is in and Rooney/RVP back.

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    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      he should do but you can't be certain

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    2. Heydudes13
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Juanuzaj will start.

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      1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        this game v cardiff yes. Not sure going forward if he will ALWAYS start

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        1. Heydudes13
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          They*

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    3. Shayben
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      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      I reckon he will get subbed a lot more, mainly cause he's young

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    4. LOCO ABREU
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      i'm worried,maybe will start this game but his mins will be reduced long term.

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    5. teddy.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Quite possibly.

      ---------------RVP--------------
      Mata------Rooney---Januzaj

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    6. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Rotated. He's only young.

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    7. applebonkers
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      • 14 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      depends how good valencia is with his mouth

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      1. Piggs Boson
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Or his hands: http://i.imgur.com/uhV09Qu.gif

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        1. applebonkers
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          • 14 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          jesus

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        2. Wilshere Knowledge
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          Oh. My. God.

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  3. Shayben
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Hi guys, need some opinions on transfers this week please

    Szczesny (Davies)

    Gabbidon | Mert | Kolorov (Coleman) (Chester)

    Januzaj | Silva | Lallana | Hazard (Sterling)

    Suarez | Aguero | Giroud

    a) Sterling and Giroud to Mata and Bony (-4)
    b) Giroud to Rooney
    c) Silva to Mata
    d) Save transfer

    cheers

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    1. Schürrle Class
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      D

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  4. andres
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Best 5th mid?

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    1. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Hazard.

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      1. HuttonDressedasLahm
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        😆

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    2. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Puncheon

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    3. Shayben
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Puncheon or Ki at the moment

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    4. LOCO ABREU
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      puncheon/noone/mutch

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      1. andres
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        How nailed on is noone with the transfer news?

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        1. LOCO ABREU
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          no idea, see the lineup tomorow

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    5. applebonkers
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      • 14 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      mutch

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  5. SamShi
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Any thoughts please on the team below? Which keeper do I play?

    McGregor/Mannone (Unsure who to play)
    Terry Shaw Kolarov (Coleman Chester)
    Cabaye Eriksen Lallana Oscar (Januzaj)
    Benteke Bony Suarez

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    1. teddy.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Mannone I reckon

      Needs more City attack

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  6. Torres76
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Transfer news.

    1. PSG officials arrived to pay 23m for Cabaye. Time to sell him off.
    2. Diego costa going to Chelsea in swap for Coutois the goalie.

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    1. Red Viper
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      souces??

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      1. Wilshere Knowledge
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Goal.com

        They also linked Gourcuff with Arsenal....again.

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        1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          he's been linked in every window for the last 5 years

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          1. Wilshere Knowledge
            • 10 Years
            10 years, 3 months ago

            Which is funny because he has been crap for the last 4 years.

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    2. Heydudes13
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Sure.

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    3. LOCO ABREU
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      2 only in summer

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    4. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      If Chelsea get Costa I'm going to cry.

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      1. Heydudes13
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Criminally overrated.

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    5. Torres76
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/index.html

      Scroll down. Both stories all over web!!

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  7. ee99101
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Do you guys still have your first WC?

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    1. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      No.

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    2. Arsenal USA FC
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Nope

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  8. The Pep Revolution
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Which two would you pick from the following:

    A. Kolarov

    B. Coleman

    C. Azpilicueta

    D. Koscielny

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    1. LOCO ABREU
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      A and D

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    2. Arsenal USA FC
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      D - B(If fit)

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    3. Gazza2000
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      B and D

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    4. Schürrle Class
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Coleman and Koscielny

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    5. The Pep Revolution
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Coleman and Koscielny it is. Thanks.

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  9. Arsenal USA FC
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Gnabry or Pozuelo or Puncheon?

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    1. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Puncheon

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  10. floydy_floyd
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    1. Azpil vlaar Gerrard
    2. Ivan kos Ramsey

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    1. LOCO ABREU
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      2

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      1. Total Foot 5 - romario 11
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        2

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    2. Gazza2000
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      2

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    3. Piggs Boson
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      1

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  11. Total Foot 5 - romario 11
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Coleman: advice. thnx.

    for those on WC, and who have bought him at or under 6.1 , thus having a profit on him,
    are u keeping him or dropping w/ a profit for a terry/zab/aspi/cahil/ivan etc...?

    if keeping Coleman, when do most here expect him to kome back?

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

    Mannone Davis
    COLEMAN - Kos - Wardinho - BAKER - CHESTER
    Ozil - SILVA - Hazard - Eriksen - Noone
    Suarez - Aguero - Giroud

    Best move(s) to make?

    1 free, 0.0 banked.

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

      Chester to who you can afford if only 2 defenders.

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    2. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      You have your WC?

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  13. LewanGOALski
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    if Cabaye doesn't start tomorrow (which would mean he's already been sold and it's gonna happen in a day or two) would you play:

    A. Noone (mun)
    B. Clyne (ARS)
    C. take another hit (already on -4 this week)

    ?

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    1. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Noone

      Evra sucks in 1v1 situations.

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    2. Ben Mee Over A Table
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Noone

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    3. catch22
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Personally I'd take the hit as you will need to get rid at some stage anyway.

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  14. Ben Mee Over A Table
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    How bad is the injury to Seamus? If he's gonna miss a couple, Coleman to who? (medium term, can afford anyone)

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    1. Whazza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      CHE or ARS def.

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      1. Schürrle Class
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Who is best if you have Koscielny

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      2. Ben Mee Over A Table
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        So he's definitely gonna miss this game?

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    2. applebonkers
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      • 14 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      think he could quite easily miss the next 3 matches. he only sustained the injury 7 days ago

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      1. Ben Mee Over A Table
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Thanks.

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    3. karankachiefs
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Baines

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  15. catch22
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Which is better

    A. Mannone + Erikson without enough money to afford a sub keeper who plays
    B. Mannone, Boruc + AJ

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  16. Woeisme
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Marky Hughes signed up Ireland to free up a loan slot.
    He then fought of stern competition from other interested parties to take a Man City striker on loan. He did this cause poor Stoke can't buy a goal and their strikers are pathetic.

    So can anyone tell me why he's not playing this guy?

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    1. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      He has been ill I believe.

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      1. Woeisme
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Well enough to sit on a bench! I imagine he'd do better than crouchy even if he had malaria

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    2. HVT
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      You a mate of B2b ?
      I see some common leagues in there

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      1. Woeisme
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Yes indeedy 🙂

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        1. HVT
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          He's in a money league with me as well , he said you were a top bloke !
          He's having a poor season by his own standards.

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          1. Woeisme
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 3 months ago

            He's having a nightmare by anyone's standards. Poor guy is freaked.......it's Lucy's fault, 🙂

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            1. HVT
              • 13 Years
              10 years, 3 months ago

              Yea Definatley a case of women trouble - no doubt !
              😉
              Talk more soon gotta head.

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  17. Whazza
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    What cheapie def rotates best with Bruce and Ward??

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    1. HVT
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Burner.

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

      a Cardiff one surely, though with Burner no more nailed on, I have no idea who I'd pick

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    3. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Cardiff, if you can choose wisely.

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    4. Whazza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Cheers, too bad there's no obvious cheap choice at Cardiff.

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  18. HVT
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Is total FPL accurate again ?

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    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 14 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Compare to http://www.fiso.co.uk/crackthecode.php if in doubt.

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      1. HVT
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Thanks TM - saw someone earlier say Chester was due a drop but I ain't seeing it .

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  19. Courtois in the Rye
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    What's the consensus on Ramsey? Get in immediately or wait a week?

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    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      wait, prob won't start anyway. Will know from the teamsheets

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      1. HVT
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        I dunno with Whilshire a doubt, tough game Arse may want the boy wonder out.

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    2. The Wizard of Ozil
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      if he starts he will be in my WC team

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    3. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      He probably won't start against Southampton, could start against Palace, will start against Liverpool. It's safe to wait.

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      1. Courtois in the Rye
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Cheers chaps. If he's on the bench even against Southampton then he's coming in if Cabaye doesn't start. Otherwise make the switcheroo for Palace.

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  20. karankachiefs
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Are people actually still putting cabaye in their team?

    I'm thinking of getting rid to be honest after today's news.

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    1. Torres76
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Bought Wilshere - injured, then got Cabaye - now will be sold. I'm cursed

      On my WC

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    2. floydy_floyd
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Getting rid to rams or Mirallas

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      1. karankachiefs
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        ramsey looks an easy swap but I wanted to punt on cazorla for 2 weeks and I'm not happy with two arsenal mids to be honest

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  21. floydy_floyd
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Ramsey or Mirallas for 4th mid?

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    1. floydy_floyd
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      The would not be on bench this week as ill play puncheon

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  22. asquishypotato
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Am I mad for putting Debuchy in? What other options are there?

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    1. Mozart_s Balls
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      No, he's great. But youl'll be getting him for his attacking potential, not CS's.

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  23. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Thinking of keeping Coleman, madness? Just seeing so many people selling.

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    1. Schürrle Class
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      My team ATM

      Mannone Marshall
      COLEMAN Kosc Ward Clyne Burner
      SILVA WILSHERE Eriksen Hazard Pozuelo
      Suarez Aguero Adebayor

      Should I get rid of Coleman Silva or Wilshere next week

      Took -4 hit this week bringing in Agüero

      Any suggestions on who to captain also : Suarez or Aguero

      Cheers in advance 😆

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  24. Red Viper
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Anyone thinks Rooney could play in central midfield tomorrow? I think it would be in United's best interests. Mata behind Rvp/Welbeck and Januzaj/Valencia on either side. If Carrick is ruled out, I am pretty sure this will be the case.

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    1. applebonkers
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      • 14 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      think jones is more likely to be oop. with rooney deciding on his future sticking him in midfield may not be the wisest move. also he's crap there as he can't pass, run or tackle

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    2. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      He's much better as a 10 though. I think Rooney will get the nod as the 10, and Mata will be played around him.

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      1. Red Viper
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        I just think it will be a temporary measure if Carrick is out. I agree Rooney is wasted in central midfield but they dont quite have that many options

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    3. Tobiathan
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Fellaini back though too. would love to see Rooney in the number 10 spot behind RVP with Mata and Janu on the wings. It's at Old Trafford to Cardiff so Moyes should run it wide open!

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      1. Red Viper
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        I dont think Fellaini can be played in that role, he takes a lot of time on the ball, not a great passer too. With Carrick possibly out, they need someone to control the tempo in midfield.

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  25. Gazza2000
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    on WC 1 spot left, Silva, Ozil or Yaya ?

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    1. floydy_floyd
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Yaya

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    2. LOCO ABREU
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      silva/yaya

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  26. Arsenal USA FC
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Azpi or Cahill?

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    1. HVT
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Azpi - cheaper

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      1. Arsenal USA FC
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 3 months ago

        Nailed?

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  27. oscardo
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    How about this for a likely wildcard team?

    A-TEAM

    Mannone/Marshall
    Clyne, Terry, Vlaar, (Bruce, McNaughton)
    Hazard,Lallana,mata,ramsey (Pozuelo)
    Suarez, Aguero, Rooney

    £ 0,0 in the bank

    OR

    B-TEAM

    Mannone/Marshall
    Clyne, Terry, KOSCIELNY, (Bruce, Vlaar)
    Hazard,Lallana,mata,ramsey (Pozuelo)
    Suarez, Aguero, STURRIDGE

    £ 0,2 in the bank

    Cheers guys! ;D

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    1. no1baj
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      So McNaughton and Rooney or Kos and Sturridge. Probably B

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  28. Wakka Wakkas
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Mannone/Adrian
    Kosc/Azpi/Kolarov/Ward/Bruce
    Hazard/Yaya/Mata/Ramsey/Noone Aguero/Suarez/Bony

    Hows that?

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  29. Torres76
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Easily team 2

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  30. reeceon
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Who to play?

    Sidwell/cabaye/januzai (choose 2)
    Williamson/kolarov (choose 1)

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    1. no1baj
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Cabaye and Januzaj and Kolorav

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