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Wayne Rooney and Robin van Persie are back in full training ahead of United’s clash with Cardiff. Roberto Martinez has worries over three defensive regulars, Aaron Ramsey returns for Arsenal, West Ham’s defensive problems ease, whilst Yohan Cabaye edges towards a move to PSG:

Manchester United have received a welcome boost after key duo Robin van Persie and Wayne Rooney both returned to full training following thigh and groin injuries respectively. The pair are in contention to feature against Cardiff, along with fit-again Marouane Fellaini and new recruit Juan Mata.

Yohan Cabaye looks poised to swap Tyneside for the French capital, after reports suggest Newcastle have agreed a fee with PSG for his services. The Magpies will be without Papiss Cisse against the Canaries due to a back problem, whilst Yoan Gouffran is also expected to miss out.

In yesterday’s team news bulletin, Arsene Wenger revealed that Aaron Ramsey, Mikel Arteta and Thomas Vermaelen were all back in the squad for Arsenal’s trip to St Mary’s. Jack Wilshere is a doubt for the trip to the South Coast, though, after picking up an ankle problem in the cup victory over Coventry at the weekend. The Arsenal boss also suggested that fellow midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is not yet fully fit, after returning from injury last week.

Ahead of the Merseyside derby, Roberto Martinez is monitoring several players, including the defensive trio of Seamus Coleman, Sylvain Distin and Phil Jagielka, with the latter’s withdrawal at the weekend being a precautionary measure. Winger Gerard Deulofeu is expected to be available for the Gameweek 25 trip to Spurs a week on Sunday.

West Ham’s defensive problems have eased with Big Sam revealing that Winston Reid is back in training for the first time following several weeks out through injury. However, the New Zealand international won’t be considered for the London derby with Chelsea in midweek, though both George McCartney and Joey O’Brien have recovered from recent injuries for the Stamford Bridge showdown.

West Brom have mixed injury news ahead of the Midlands derby, with Pepe Mel revealing that Gareth McAuley has returned to full fitness after missing the Everton clash with a hamstring injury. Stephane Sessegnon will be sidelined for a month as he undergoes minor surgery to cure a groin problem.

Brendan Rodgers will check on Joe Allen’s fitness ahead of the Merseyside derby, after the midfielder missed the weekend cup win over Bournemouth with a hamstring problem. The Liverpool boss ruled out Mamadou Sakho once more, suggesting that the defender is still “two to three weeks away” from a return.

Victor Wanyama could make his comeback from injury against the Gunners, with Mauricio Pochettino confirming the midfielder has been in training for over a week. The midfielder may get “some minutes” but Rickie Lambert will be assessed after missing the cup victory over Yeovil with a hamstring complaint.

All this and more has now been updated in the Team News section ahead of tonight’s deadline. Keep an eye on our official Twitter stream as breaking news unfolds.

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  1. phunk
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    when will Negredo be back

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  2. Your Mum's Athletic
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    So is there gonna be scout picks?

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 16 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Later in the afternoon.

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    2. DonTheSpecialOne
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      • 15 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Ofc, later.

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    3. HVT
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      • 15 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      After the deadline
      😉

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    4. Your Mum's Athletic
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      cheers

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    5. GreenWindmill
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      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      After the games finish 😉

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  3. Just A Hat
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    11 years, 10 months ago

    I find this early deadline hugely disadvantage to the rest of the world, FPL should have changed the deadline to an hour earlier to make it fair for everyone.

    The deadline is out at 3am in the morning for me, so while everyone gets to make last minute changes I will be sleeping

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 16 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Change your sleeping pattern for a night?

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    2. Christina.
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Your a monkey.

      Ask a squirrel to wake you at 2h45am.

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      1. Just A Hat
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        I have a feeling I will go to bed thinking about FPL and end up waking up at 2:45am automatically

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    3. GreenWindmill
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      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      I agree, despite the fact I'll benefit. This is a global game and they deliberately encourage it to be so, they should consider all timezones.

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      1. Paul Psychic Octopus
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        but whatever they consider, there will always be someone in bed at 3am

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        1. Just A Hat
          • 16 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          that doesn't matter, if the deadline was two hours before the games then nobody would benefit with the early line ups

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          1. JT's Dog
              11 years, 10 months ago

              but then you get sun 365 days a year
              so that evens it out

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            • nevins84
              • 13 Years
              11 years, 10 months ago

              Its an English league dude, English times

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          2. GreenWindmill
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            • 14 Years
            11 years, 10 months ago

            Of course, but normally nobody has any extra information at the deadline (unless they're psychic 😉 ) Tonight it's different.

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      2. ebb2sparky
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        I assume you are joking?

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    4. Courtois in the Rye
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      11 years, 10 months ago

      If Kos and Ramsey both start which would you bench? Leaning towards Kos as think an Arsenal clean sheet less likely than Chelsea or Palace and can't bench Baines.

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    5. Mojo Rojo
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Cabaye > Eriksen worth a hit?

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      1. Kevin Twine
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        • 13 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Who do you have on your bench that can play?

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      2. jfr
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        only if he scores! so probably not...

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    6. Sting
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      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Mannone (Marshall)

      Zaba Kosc Ward (Coleman* Chester*)

      Silva* Hazard Ozil Lallana (Colback)

      Adebayor Suarez Aguero

      0.0 in the bank.

      --------------------------------------------------

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      1. Sting
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        • 13 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Correct to save a transfer ?

        Although I'm in trouble if Silva doesn't play.

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    7. Tomlette Greggs
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      • 14 Years
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      Everton ‏@Everton 49s
      PREVIEW: Team news, facts and figures ahead of this evening's derby at Anfield: http://www.evertonfc.com/match/report/1314/liverpool-v-everton … #EFCLFC

      https://twitter.com/Everton/status/428108325830410240

      "We've got a group of six players that we need to assess. They're carrying a few knocks and injuries. Phil Jagielka had to come off at half-time against Stevenage and we have Sylvain Distin, Antolin Alcaraz, Seamus Coleman, Steven Pienaar and Ross Barkley.

      “We're doubtful they can make the derby, but they're not far away so maybe someone has a chance.”

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      1. Christina.
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Keep Coleman.

        The end.

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        1. Sting
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          • 13 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          He could miss 2-3 games though.

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          1. Christina.
            • 15 Years
            11 years, 10 months ago

            Maybe.

            Maybe not.

            😉

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      2. HVT
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        • 15 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Coleman to play , score and cs so followed by baps ....

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    8. goran
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Bony, Ade, Rodriguez or Benteke?

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      1. Sting
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        • 13 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Bony punt could really pay off

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    9. asquishypotato
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      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Dammit, lost right at the end of the last article. Apologies but I could do with the help!

      For the life of me cannot figure out my defence on my wildcard.

      Currently sitting on this: Koscielny, Azpilacueta and 13.2 (in the form of Vlaar, Ben Turner and Bruce)

      What can I/should I do?

      All suggestions welcomed!

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      1. asquishypotato
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        • 12 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Anyone willing to take a pop?

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      2. TorresMagic™
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        • 16 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Get some Palace.

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        1. asquishypotato
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          • 12 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          Popped some good old Joel Ward in there, anything else? Thinking of Hull in the form of Figueroa, and sticking with the old cheapie Vlaar, or maybe even Bertrand?

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      3. Dier Straits
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        I agree with TM, Palace

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    10. TWJJ
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      REPOST

      Ramsey, lallana or eriksen in on WC now?
      Ramsey seems to be popular but bad fixtures as compared to lallana.
      Fixtures wise alone its Lallana > Eriksen > Rambo

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

        I'm going with Ramsey and Eriksen on WC

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      2. Boz
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Lallana if you already have spurs and arsenal attacking cover

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    11. Hitman MHK
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Is everyone still going with Noone?

      No point in wasting a transfer down the line with a bench fodder.

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      1. Tomlette Greggs
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        • 14 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        who else around the sub 4.5m mark would you suggest, though?
        No real goalscorers/assist providers in that bracket available, really.

        Just a lot of Jedinaks.

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

          That's true, however I'd rather know I'd get 2 point in 5 gameweeks than get a player who'll lose his place in a few weeks.

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      2. A.
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        He has played well recently, but with 3 new signings for the front 6 positions, and only Odemwingie leaving his competition has suddenly increased

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

          Yeah, and that's a shame (all the best to Cardiff though).
          Finding a replacement is now the task. Any ideas?

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    12. john25
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      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Chester to which 3.9 defender? (Otherwise have to play Collins vs. Chelsea Away)

      Thinking Bruce?

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      1. Sting
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        • 13 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        If you can stretch to 4.0, Yoshida might be a better move.

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      2. beric
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        i'm risking bruce

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    13. Absinthe Minded
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      11 years, 10 months ago

      Anyone on Gerrard for the Derby?

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      1. asquishypotato
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        • 12 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        A yellow card waiting to happen - who knows what else?

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        1. Absinthe Minded
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          He usually performs well in the derby though?
          Get rid on FT next week?

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          1. asquishypotato
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            • 12 Years
            11 years, 10 months ago

            Absinthe: usually does perform, I'd keep him this week, probably get an assist at least.

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    14. t4thomas
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      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Has anyone given consideration to Suarez --> Sturridge? It gives me 2.7M.

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      1. Christina.
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        I would rather swallow some rusted 6 inch nails.

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        1. t4thomas
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          • 13 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          LOL!

          I know, it's one of those transfers you would instantly regret.

          I think there could be something in it though... I won't be doing it.

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

        Or get both

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        1. t4thomas
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          • 13 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          This.

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

        Yeah. Go for it. 😉

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      4. TorresMagic™
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        • 16 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Good luck going against the wave.

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      5. beric
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        i dare ya

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      6. Zebbinho
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        No. Suarez going nowhere 🙂

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    15. Pleased To Michu
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Hey guys who would you pick to play

      1. Jordan Much (mun)
      2. Jay Rodriguez (ARS)

      You guys helpful opinions are appreciated, good luck this GW 🙂

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      1. G11gsy
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        2

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    16. SPorting
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      11 years, 10 months ago

      A) -12

      B) -8

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      1. Christina.
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        C) -4

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      2. Sting
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        • 13 Years
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        C) -16

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        1. SPorting
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          I like this.

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      3. Proggy
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Secret option C). -1000. 😉

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      4. Spike ⚽️
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        C for Cabaye ) 🙁

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        1. beric
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          dont take a hit for cabaye, they sold him to france!

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          1. Spike ⚽️
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 10 months ago

            I know but Sporting and I got him GW11 when he was a differential that's why its sad

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            1. SPorting
              • 14 Years
              11 years, 10 months ago

              🙁

              But I'll remember his 67pts fondly.

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      5. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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        • 16 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        B)

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    17. Boz
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Best WC keeper combo?

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      1. Chris_White
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Mannone & Adrián for me.

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    18. nevins84
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      What teams have the best chance of a cleanie this GW??

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      1. beric
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        palace, chelsea and united

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      2. Christina.
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Chel/CP/SUN

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        1. Dier Straits
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          +1

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      3. TorresMagic™
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        • 16 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        http://www.paddypower.com/football/football-matches/premier-league?ev_oc_grp_ids=9551

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      4. nevins84
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Cheers

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    19. rvp786
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      boruc
      kolorov kosc ward
      silva ozil hazard Ki
      suarez giroud ageuro

      davis Kim Coleman chester

      1ft and 0.7m

      A) save and pray i get 11
      B) chester to bardsley/vlaar/bruce
      C) coleman to evans/azpi

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      1. G11gsy
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        A

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      2. Boz
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        B

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      3. Sting
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        • 13 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        B

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    20. DonTheSpecialOne
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      • 15 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Who's getting a Sunerland defender? I'm looking at Bardsley.
      29 Jan 19:45 Gameweek 23 Stoke City (H)
      01 Feb 12:45 Gameweek 24 Newcastle (A)
      08 Feb 15:00 Gameweek 25 Hull City (H)

      Then bench for City, Arsenal, Pool, blank, back in the team for

      15 Mar 15:00 Gameweek 30 Crystal Palace (H)
      22 Mar 15:00 Gameweek 31 Norwich (A)
      31 Mar 20:00 Gameweek 32 West Ham (H)

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      1. rvp786
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        the blank puts me off as you will also have city/united players blanking too

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        1. DonTheSpecialOne
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          • 15 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          True. I could keep him for three weeks, then sell.

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          1. rvp786
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 10 months ago

            dont think its worth a transfer out later on. every transfer will be precious with injuries/rotations and blanks coming up.

            dont get me wrong bardsley was tempting for me too as i have coleman/chester out and need to free some cash.

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            1. DonTheSpecialOne
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              • 15 Years
              11 years, 10 months ago

              Fair point. Thanks mate, I'll keep that in mind.

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    21. SPorting
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Zab, Navas, Cabaye, Wilshere -> Vlaar, Mata, Ramsey, HBA

      The best -16 you'll see all day.

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      1. GreenWindmill
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        • 14 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Ben Arfa? I raised this as a possibility earlier and was met with bile 🙂

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        1. SPorting
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          Because it's a stupid idea!

          Not sure really. Jerkiest of kneejerks, I guess.

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          1. GreenWindmill
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 10 months ago

            I've just put him on my watchlist for when I assemble my wildcard this afternoon - I'm sorely tempted...

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

        Lol

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      3. Tomlette Greggs
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        why sell Navas though?

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        1. SPorting
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          To get to the other side.

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      4. HVT
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Cabaye / Whil > Rambo / Adnan.

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    22. MarkyMarkovic
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Is it worth another -4 to replace Cabaye?

      I would have to play Llallana or one of the Hull defenders

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      1. G11gsy
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        play Lallana

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      2. Boz
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        No play Lallana

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    23. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Brought in Cavaye for Lallana this week

      Bench is Coleman Oviedo Ravel

      Take a hit right?

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      1. G11gsy
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        yes

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    24. The Gambler.
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Everyone has Suarez/Aguero, but if Rooney/RVP go gaga tonight, you'll all be tempted to switch!

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      1. Dier Straits
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Why? The first two have been elite and in the case of RVP he's still pricy.
        I guess if you're going for broke/differential it's an idea.

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    25. Absinthe Minded
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Are Kolorov, Nasty & Aspil to risky for a WC team?
      Not all 3 but individually

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      1. G11gsy
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Azpi is the least risky, stay away from Nasty

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      2. GreenWindmill
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        • 14 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Nasty isn't worth considering, Kolarov and Azpilicueta are decent options though. Kolarov the riskier of the two in terms of rotation.

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      3. Absinthe Minded
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Thanks guys

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    26. gruffyboy
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Hoping it's my final version of WC team...

      Marshall / Boruc
      Evans / Azpil / Ward / Kosc / Bardsley
      Hazard / Mata / Yaya / Mutch / AJ
      Bony / Suarez / Aguero

      Good to go???

      Cheers

      GC

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      1. Absinthe Minded
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Nice looking team

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    27. oxido_76
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Hi everyone !!

      IF Mata start tonight, should I :

      A) Transfer Ozil for Mata (i already have Janu)

      B) Save my FT ?

      Thanks for advice 😀

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      1. GreenWindmill
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        I'd save it personally but I've a feeling I'm in the minority...

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        1. HVT
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          • 15 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          I agree - Ozil could easily out score Mata.

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      2. S.Kuqi
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        B) Save ft.

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    28. Damo.
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Demi I know ye females love a bit o romance but that is the campest photo I've ever seen. It's just wrong

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    29. BobbyV
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Mata or Gerrard?

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    30. panaisCy
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      A little help please with WC choice..

      A.
      Mannone / Marshall
      R.Bennet / Mert / Kolarov / Evans / Ward
      Gerrard / Hazzard/ Mata / Ramsey / Noone
      Benteke / Suarez / Bony (1.7 left in the bank)

      B.
      same team but with Silva instead of Mata (1.8 left in the bank)

      C
      Mannone / Marshall
      R.Bennet / Mert / Kolarov / Evans / Ward
      Gerrard / Hazzard/ Adnan / Ramsey / Noone
      Aguero / Suarez / Bony (2.1 left in the bank)

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