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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. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
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    11 years, 10 months ago

    will its be Collins or Tomkins partnering reid guys?

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

      Tomkins I think, once everyone is fit

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      1. Lateriser 12
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        • 13 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Ello Archie. How are things?

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      2. In Like Flynn.
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        11 years, 10 months ago

        They go from virtually no defence to overload in one week.

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  2. McSauce
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Captain choice:

    A) Suarez
    B) Aguero
    C) Hazard

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    1. Lateriser 12
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      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      All good options Pedro. I prefer B or C i think.

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

      Judging by Everton injuries ( which we will know before deadline) and the fact we will know Suarez starts I guess it's the easy option

      Hazard is very tempting, but always a chance if a test as he played 90 on Sunday

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

    Anyone got a link proving Cabaye is on his way to Paris?

    All I can find is speculation

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    1. Ger
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Same but in anycase it seems he is after a money move out of Newcastle...

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      1. Damo.
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        11 years, 10 months ago

        In fairness I think CL football and playing with some of the best players in the world would kinda sway you a bit too

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

          As well as being in the same country with family and friends plays a part (ie Fabregas)

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

        He hasn't engineered it - PSG made a bid, Newcastle accepted it.

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        1. Ger
          • 16 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          Nothing against the guy- cracking player and could play at a better level but it's pretty evident he wants out. Last summer for example.

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    2. ebb2sparky
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      11 years, 10 months ago

      BBC transfer news @8.04
      http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/25642344

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      1. ebb2sparky
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        11 years, 10 months ago

        Sorry re-read your post, it doesn't prove he's going but definitely suggests unlikely to play tonight

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  4. There's Always One!
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    I think Newcastle should buy Cleverly to replace Cabaye

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    1. In Like Flynn.
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      11 years, 10 months ago

      What have you got against Newcastle?

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      1. There's Always One!
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        11 years, 10 months ago

        🙂 . Am just concerned for them

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        1. Billy Gilmore
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          So you show your concern by saying they should buy a terrible player?

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          1. Bubbles
            • 16 Years
            11 years, 10 months ago

            Promising Youngster Tom Cleverley™ will be a great player one day.

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            1. Billy Gilmore
              • 13 Years
              11 years, 10 months ago

              Said no one ever.

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              1. Bubbles
                • 16 Years
                11 years, 10 months ago

                Incorrect. I remember Man United fans used to heap praise upon him. They'd also get really, really defensive if Promising Youngster Tom Cleverley's™ potential was ever questioned. Bubbles never forgets.

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          2. There's Always One!
            • 15 Years
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            We'll sell him cheap

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    2. GreenWindmill
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      11 years, 10 months ago

      😡

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    3. Defcons are for Kinnear
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      11 years, 10 months ago

      Is £20m enough?

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      1. There's Always One!
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        11 years, 10 months ago

        No no no that's to much. Give us 10m and we have a deal

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  5. Xavi Iniesta
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    11 years, 10 months ago

    Lots of City fans seem to think that Clichy will be preferred to Kolarov on Weds to stop Lennon pushing forward.

    Please tell me this isn't anything to worry about 🙁

    Got only Hudson on the bench!

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    1. Lateriser 12
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      11 years, 10 months ago

      This isn't anything to worry about.

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

      Kolarov normally starts away games. Good luck.

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

      I think the fact they that tend to rotate is more of a reason

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

      You need a stronger bench if kolarov is in your starting XI

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  6. Performance Series
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    negredo injured?

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  7. kingozil-The Germans once a…
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    I live in India. Over here the first match will start at 1:15 am. Could anyone tell me what time I'll be getting the team sheets over here and till what tine can I do the changes, according to Indian Standard time. Please help, I'm really confused.

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

      Deadline 1am
      Lineups start from 12.15am

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    2. Billy Gilmore
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      12:15am
      1am

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    3. J0E
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      11 years, 10 months ago

      You can make changes up til and including 12:59am. 1am is the cut off.

      You will get the first team sheets through at 12:15am.

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    4. kingozil-The Germans once a…
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      11 years, 10 months ago

      Thanks a lot.

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  8. Fizzy Mcgee
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    11 years, 10 months ago

    Take a hit and take out Cabaye, or just bench him for this week?

    I have Kolarov (tot) and Noone (mun) to bring on.

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

      Play Kolarov

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      1. Fizzy Mcgee
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        11 years, 10 months ago

        Was leaning towards that, cheers.

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  9. Giddy
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    11 years, 10 months ago

    Thoughts on the following WC team?

    Howard, Mannone
    Coleman, Shaw, Vlaar, Ward, Bardsley
    Hazard, Mata, Johnson, Henderson, Zaha
    Suarez, Aguero, Adebayor

    Got 0.2m in the bank.

    Zaha is a punt, and I'm hoping someone buys Shaw.
    I would like to Terry, but cannot think about who to downgrade.

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

    Here's my first WC draft, any help would be appreciated.

    Marshall/Boruc
    Kosc/Bruce/Vlaar/Ward/4.3
    Ramsey/Mata/Hazard/Yaya/Noone
    Ade/Suarez/Kun

    Decided to sell Coleman. Could keep him, but that means no Mata.

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    1. Lateriser 12
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      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      I'm going with something similar but spending more in defence and ignoring Yaya.

      Very similar draft otherwise. I like it. Solid.

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

        Cheers LR.
        Not sure Mata justifies having such a cheap back line.
        I bought Yaya at 10.1 two GW's ago, went well, so I decided to keep him.

        Are you on WC?

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  11. Thatsnotcricket
      11 years, 10 months ago

      I have a prediction, Wilshere, Rooney and Distin will all start. I find it strange that FFS team news have omitted them, if Im right I want a job as the new team news guy.

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      1. Thatsnotcricket
          11 years, 10 months ago

          The only one I'm not very confident on is Wilshere, the rest I'm sure will start, Rooney, Distin and Eto.

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      2. Ger
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Luuk de Jong in Newcastle talks according to the BBC...

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      3. dillydally1982
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Eriksen & Rodriguez OR Lallana & Adebayor?

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

          Ade and Lala

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        2. Ger
          • 16 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          I went for Lallana & Adebayor too, they're more influential for me.

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

        Anyone taking a punt on any player other than Suarez for (c)? I am tempting to give the big C to Hazard

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        1. In Like Flynn.
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          11 years, 10 months ago

          There are looking to be a few serious options if Suarez has gone a little off the boil. Depends if the Everton game is a cagey 1-0 or a marauding 5-4.

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      5. Jimbo123
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Any chance Hazard could be rested tomorrow after playing full 90 Sunday?

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      6. Drip Doctor
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        11 years, 10 months ago

        I am a conflicted man, i fear my man love for Mirallas is clouding my judgment on this one: Ward Mirallas & Noone or Evans Puncheon & Zaha?

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        1. Jimbo123
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          11 years, 10 months ago

          I'm going Mirallas soon just because I cant fit in Lukaku and feel I soon need Everton coverage....

          Not sure if this helps.

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

          How do you get your tweets to post here or is it just a copy and paste?

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      7. zaahid786
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Where will the line-ups be posted???

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

          On FFS.

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          1. TorresMagic™
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            On the latest article.

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        2. Billy Gilmore
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          11 years, 10 months ago

          Here.

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          1. zaahid786
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 10 months ago

            Thanks

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

        I used my Jan WC last week

        what do u think use SEC WC to do this ?

        Coleman , Chester , Cabaye , Giroud , Wilshere > Azpilicueta , Bruce , Ramsey , Rooney , 4.1 M

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

          WC worth more than those imo.
          Good luck.

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        2. Hitman MHK
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          11 years, 10 months ago

          Hell no, don't waste it!

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

          Cheers guys

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      9. gunner1994
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Is Negredo and Cabaye to Etoo/Bony and Mata worth a hit?

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        1. Absinthe Minded
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          11 years, 10 months ago

          Probably

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      10. Smudger’s Dirty Dozen
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Current WC team
        Mannone (Marshall)
        Merte, Kolorov, Cahill (ward, Bruce)
        Mata, Yaya, lallana, Erikkson (Ki)
        Aguero, Suarez, Bony

        Have been thinking about bringing in Ramsey, Kos and Ade for Erikkson, Merte and Bony ??

        Sideways move or longer term benefits?

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      11. shirtless
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        • 14 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Last bit of w/c tuning then. Cabaye out for Ramsey. Sorry to see him go, served me well. 🙁

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

        So who is best mid for 5,1 or less?

        A)Noone
        B)Puncheon
        C)Zaha
        D)Livermore
        E)someone else?

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

          Forget about Zaha,thought he was 5,1

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          1. Ger
            • 16 Years
            11 years, 10 months ago

            Ki at Sunderland looking good. As a Celtic fan I can tell you he's a good dead ball player

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

              I think he is good too,but dont want him or Januzaj cause they have blank 29GW and already have 4/5 those players

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        2. Abd@
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          11 years, 10 months ago

          Out of those, i'd choose Noone, 4.3 is a steal for a potential point-maker.

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      13. Thatsnotcricket
          11 years, 10 months ago

          Eto will also start ahead of Ba also, another strange one from the team news predictions I think having Ba starting ahead of Eto. I guess time will tell.

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        • In Like Flynn.
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          • 15 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          Thanks for all the info Demi.

          Put RVP and Rooney in my Sun team during the last window, have taken them out this, just to cap the disaster.

          RVP 20-30 mins against Cardiff? Still not fallen anywhere near enough for me to get involved.

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

          Any WCers with Lallana? Might keep him.

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          1. Kings of Lyon ★
            • 15 Years
            11 years, 10 months ago

            I was going to get him but dont want to as he'll probably drop tonight. I also need a mid to bench tonight and id want to play him.

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

              I got him @ 7.4 so no issue. Really struggling to fill midfield unless I get Ramsey.

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              1. Kings of Lyon ★
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                11 years, 10 months ago

                Id keep him then. Im going Ramsey but im not happy about it

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

            Bought him at the start of the week for 7.5 but shifted to Eriksen instead.

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        • 6mboyjam
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          Thinking of having Ade in my team instead of Lukaku...Thoughts?

          And if I do go with above, im considering having Lukaku for tonights game and then bringing in Ade..thoughts again?

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

            Considering you've let him drop twice this week I'd say give him is final game and hope for the best. If he doesn't produce, bring Ade next week.

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        • Chris_White
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          EXCLUSIVE: Cabaye on his way. Extremely reliable!!

          http://www.airplane-pictures.net/images/uploaded-images/2011-3/10/125515.jpg

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          1. In Like Flynn.
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            • 15 Years
            11 years, 10 months ago

            Yep confirmed, three windows back from the first door.

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            1. Chris_White
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              11 years, 10 months ago

              Nice spot!

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          2. The Bandit
            • 15 Years
            11 years, 10 months ago

            Which window is he waving goodbye from?

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        • Fred the Red
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          • 13 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          When are Scout Picks out?

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

            In the afternoon.

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          2. Bubbles
            • 16 Years
            11 years, 10 months ago

            Usually about 8 o'clock.

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            1. Billy Gilmore
              • 13 Years
              11 years, 10 months ago

              After the games start would be slightly cheating 😉

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        • DonTheSpecialOne
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          • 15 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          Too many RMT WC teams out to get any feedback, understand that.

          To make it easy,

          Mata - with a cheap, shitty backline (Kosc, Vlaar, Ward, Bruce, 4.3)
          Lallana - Then I could keep Coleman and have: Kosc, Coleman and 3 budget (instead of 4.)

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          1. Kings of Lyon ★
            • 15 Years
            11 years, 10 months ago

            Im going wit hthe Mata one

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

              Thanks KOL. No Coleman for you?

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              1. Kings of Lyon ★
                • 15 Years
                11 years, 10 months ago

                My def is - Kosc, Vlaar, Ward, Bruce, Coleman. But ive got a shocking TV. Built my team around Mata Hazard Aguero and Suarez so the rest is guff 🙂

                From your options id go with the Mata one though

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

                  Food for thought. Like that defensive line.

                  Thanks mate, appreciate it.

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

            have a very similar issue, leaning towards the second option.

            for me its mata/olsson/burner vs aj/sagna/azpi

            I doubt mata will outscore aj enough to make up for the amount of points ill lose in defense..i reckon arsenal and chelsea will hardly concede for the rest of the season

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

              Thanks Beric.
              My plan was to wait a few weeks with Mata, but all this talk.. Got him in last night so I wouldn't lose 0.1 if I decide to keep.

              Want a Chelsea defender as well, but not sure how long Azpi gonna keep his place. Keeping Coleman? Think I'm selling.

              AJ looks nice for the next three.

              Can't decide on this one...

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

              A defence of Azpi Sagna cheapish cheap cheap, must allow you mata too?

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

            Don't like Vlaar pick, Villa very rarely keep CS's. Hull only keep CS's at home and have you seen their remaining home fixtures? Not many CS's there.

            So because of that I'd got Lallana.

            For cheap defenders you should be looking at:

            Palace - Vastly improved defense under Pullis
            Sunderland - Again improved defense under Poyet 5 CS's in their last 12
            West Ham - Reid back hopefully for next GW will be massively improved and look at their next 7 GW's (Check Hot Topics for my post on West Ham's defense with and without Reid)

            Imo obviously.

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

              + Chambers if he nails down a spot in the Southampton defense.

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

                Wow. Villa have some decent home games, haven't they?

                Already have Ward, don't think doubling on would be good.
                Was looking at Bardsley, but the 3 tough fixtures and blank coming up after three good, is it worth it?
                Had Collins since GW1, now at 4.1, would you keep him? Or will Tomkins/Reid play?

                Chambers looks great value, but afraid Clyne will be back soon. I'll check your HT, thanks a lot Mr.

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

                  I don't know who would partner Reid but someone posted earlier that it would be Tomkins.

                  Reid would be the safest bet at 4.7 but if too expensive Rat at 4.3 is probably more nailed on.

                  Villa may have good fixture but they have kept CS's in 6/22 matches so far. Up to you I suppose they could pickup a couple more in their good run.

                  As long as you only have 1 Sunderland defender/goalkeeper I still think ones worth having.

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

                    Also Reid won't be involved this GW and maybe eased back in, when he is their defense should improve but even without they have 7 nice fixtures.

                    Rat maybe the best option.

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

                    +1. Great help, appreciate it.

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

            I like the Mata one also, gotta like his upside with a healthy United side down the line.

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        • Schwarzer
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          Silva likely to play?

          Silva > Mata for a hit?

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