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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. andres
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    How about zaha and puncheon as 4th amd 5th mid?

    Nice rotation and budget friendly. Allows to have 3 big hitters..

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  2. Bedknobs and Boomsticks
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    A couple of interesting things I spotted last night when looking at premium defenders:

    In the last 8 weeks, the only time a Chelsea defender has scored more than 9 Bps is last week when Cahill got 2 assists. So if you're expcting lots of bonus points from Terry or Cahill, you may be disappointed.

    Koscielny has generally been outscoring Mert when it comes to BPS over the same sort of period. So might as well go with him.

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    1. Get up ya bum
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Cheers B&B. Interesting that. Guess the way Chelsea plays has a lot to do with it?

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    2. Sess!
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      I'm keeping mert & kos until after palace then deciding who to drop then.

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

    A- Coleman > Cahil or Evans

    B- Cabaye > Johnson

    Choose one please

    🙁

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    1. Wirtzle Gummidge
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      b

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    2. Sess!
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Well Cabaye won't be playing in the premier league again this season so the second one.

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  4. Get up ya bum
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    *draft league

    With Cabaye pissing off (killing me in all comps this fella) I need to pick one of Shaw or Zaha to play. This is a dgw for us so tonights fixtures and the weekend games included. Zaha won't play vs utd but should start vs Norwich at the weekend.

    So Shaw (ARS, ful) or Zaha (NOR)?

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    1. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      I dodged a bullet there not going for Cabaye proposed trade 😉

      I'd play Shaw

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      1. Get up ya bum
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Yeah I tried to flog him off to everyone when the rumours started lol. Smart bunch though 🙁

        Did they can our Silva/Cazorla trade?

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

      I don't want to pee on your parade, but there is talk Shaw is being sold...

      Terry Payne, Honorary President of Southampton FC mentioned it on SA telly last night.

      He said they might still lose him this window period, def in the next. I think United is getting him.

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      1. Get up ya bum
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Yeah I know. Not so bad in the draft league as defence can be kinda micro managed with claims from the free agent pool.
        At utd though he might actually play, no?

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      2. Blue Lion
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Chelsea is supposedly launching a bid.

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

          Shaw will be transferred in the summer not this window as far as im aware

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

    Thanks to HVT for his -8 combo.

    I can't find anything better so I'll just check the team sheets and go with that.

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  6. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Coming up with an RvP WC draft is fun 😉

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    1. Get up ya bum
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      What happened did they can our trade?

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      1. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        I didn't even realize it got vetoed...I am certainly not playing with this format next year, it's so stupid for others to veto my trades.

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        1. Get up ya bum
          • 16 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          I don't like the veto at all tbh. If we both agree it should be done

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  7. Tmel
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    If I had 2FTs before my WC will I get them both back after or do I go back down to 1FT?

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

      1FT

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

        Oh cook a cat. Had a feeling that was the case, ta

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

    Wc v16.3

    Mannone
    Kosc Vlaar Ward
    Mata Hazard Snodgrass Punchy
    Ade Suarez Aguero

    Marshall Ramsey Coleman Bruce

    1.2 in the bank.

    Think im settled on this as my WC team. Any ideas on what to do with the 1.2m (leave Snoddy alone 😉 )

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

      Why not uograde in defence? Are ya keeping it for something else?

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

        Nothing in particular could go Bruce to Debuchy/Chiriches/Evans/Nasty

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

          I meant to tell you good call on Chiriches the last while, how come you're not heeeding your own advice with him. I don't know man, I mean none of those look essential though really do they. Always handy to have a few bob too.

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

            Cheers mate. At the time i had more pressing transfers to make. I know none of them look essential, think thats why im doubting it. Debuchy over the rest I think.

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

    I'm certainly gunna miss him:

    http://sportbuzzbusiness.fr/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/yoann-cabaye-nu-calendrier-dieux-du-stade-2014.jpg

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

      Is that what PSG call "a medical"?

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

        it's a french medical

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

          Yes. I can see their medicine balls.

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  10. Demelbrush
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    On WC next week - In the interest of differentials in my mini-league I'm thinking of doing:

    A. Aguero, roo and sturridge as opposed to...

    B. Suarez, Aguero and Adebayor

    Am I mad?

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

      Yes. Unless something drastic changes I dont believe Rooney can compete with Aguero and Suarez for points and more importantly I think there are cheaper options who can come close to achieving the same kind of scoring for much less.

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

    Anyone fancy a RMWCT?

    Am i Good to go assuming Ramsey Starts?

    Boruc, Kelvin Davis
    Coleman, Williamson, Bruce, Koscielny, Ward
    Yaya, Hazard, Ramsey, Januzaj, Eriksen
    Aguero, Suarez, Adebayor

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    1. Bootsy: Snoddy's Reven…
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Trim Januz and Williamson to upgrade Eriksen to Mata or...
      Trim Januz and upgrade Williamson to Azpi

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

    Lost at bottom of page -

    Yet another RMWCT, 0.1m in bank

    Mannone / Adrian

    Terry / Koscielny / Kolarov / Gabbidon / Bruce

    Hazard / Mata / Eriksen / Ramsey / Gnabry

    Suarez / Aguero / Sturridge

    At the moment I'm unsure on Kolarov due to rotation risk, but not sure who I would replace him with. Possibly Vlaar to have a bit of cash in the bank. If Ramsey doesn't start I'll probably bring in AJ for this week

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    1. itz only game
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      maybe terry to cheeper chelsea option

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  13. Albert Cole
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Start Silva or Januzaj this GW?

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

      silva

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  14. Ne0
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Repost: (posted at the end of the last page)

    Please RMWCT:

    Mannone, Marshall
    Koscielny, Azpilicueta, Fonte, Ward, Vlaar
    Hazard, Mata, Ramsey, Johnson, Mutch
    Suarez, Aguero, Sturridge

    1.5M ITB.

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  15. Rick James
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Eriksen or Lallana?

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

      erikson

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    2. Kevin Twine
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Lallana.

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    3. Santi sensei
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Lallana

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  16. stefankiknun
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Need a cheap def, is Davies (Hull) worth his salt? Anyone better at that price?

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

    Boruc Davis

    Reid Shaw Debuchy Ward Bruce (the uber tactic)

    Hazard Mata Navas Eriksen Morrison

    Suarez Aguero Giroud

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

      thats 15 players alright

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

        cheers beric 😀 any thoughts?

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

          honestly, i think its poor. i wouldnt want giroud, navas or morrison..or shaw or debuchy or even reid for his price. and you dont have yaya. its a no from me, good luck though

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

    Oh FFS Ole. Ja hear him. "Of course there's a fear factor going there. It's Man Utd" Why are you even bringing your team? You've already handed em the 3pts

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

      I think OGS just meant Manchester in general.

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

      Try not to be so stupid. He also said that they intend on giving them as good a game is possible and play their best. He's allowed to say that there's a bit of a fear factor considering Cardiff are in trouble and they're playing United who have just signed Mata.

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

        No need for the insults man. Of course you'd say that you're a Utd fan. Watch him lap up the greetings and slaps on the back and the welcome home bollocks tonight. How can he prepare his team properly when all he's done his talk about the oppostion all week and get a helping hand from them. It's an absolute non game.

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

    How does this look? I wasn't going to use my WC before this GW but transfers and possible price rises have forced my hand.

    Mannone, (Boruc)
    Ward, Kos, Coleman, (Burner, Bennett)
    Hazard, Yaya, AJ, Mata, (Noone)
    Aguero, Suarez, (JRod)

    I have enough funds to upgrade AJ to Lallana (tasty fixtures) or Ramsey when AJ's bubble bursts. Admittedly I'm just chasing his form at the moment.

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    1. itz only game
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      v nice imo

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  20. GoonerByron
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Am I good to go? Will be travelling down to Southampton for the game so may not be able to make changes depending on lineups before the deadline..

    Boruc
    Kos / Azpil / Bardsley
    Hazard / Ozil / Silva / Januzaj
    Aguero / Suarez (c) / Adebayor

    Davis / BJohnson / Burner / Chester

    0FT, 0.8 in the bank

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

    krul
    coleman kos ward
    hazard silva cabaye januzaj
    suarez aguero lukaku

    boruc, sterling shaw burner

    0FT and 1.1 in the bank.

    thinking if sterling and januzaj both start i'm safe to hold cabaye, if not should I lose him for a hit? any other transfers/changes I should make? wanting to save my Jan WC til this next gw

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

    Already have -8 since I did Negredo + ozil -> Cabaye + Aguero too early this week, and I traded Sakho out for Vlaar.. Good to go or should i trade out cabaye also?

    Mannone (Boruc)

    Kosc Gabbidon Vlaar (Coleman*, Chester*)

    Silva* Hazard Oscar Januzaj (Cabaye*)

    Aguero Suarez Sturridge

    If Coleman and Silva are both out I field 10

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  23. Capt. Krypton
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Decent 6.5m Mid?

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    1. t4thomas
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      AJ.

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      1. Kevin Twine
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        He's £6.6m.

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

      HBA

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    3. Kevin Twine
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Henderson.

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  24. bailllie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Who to play this week Lallana or Ramsay?

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

      Start The Llama.

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

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

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    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      I bloody hope not

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

      That's my fear.

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

      Makes me happier about punting on Oscar instead of Hazard.....

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

        OK, if you need rumours to make you feel better about your picks.

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

          I do.....

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

        I doubt 9min makes a difference.

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

      Highly doubt it. He's more than capable of playing within 3 days, especially with a week break beforehand.

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    5. Mattias
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      It's being rumoured, but I wouldn't drop him from your team.

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  26. t4thomas
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Please RMWCT/10:

    boruc, kelvin davis
    koscielny, debuchy, reid, bardsley, yoshida
    hazard, yaya touré, mata, puncheon, noone
    suarez, aguero, sturridge

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

    Toying with Rooney going in my WC if he starts tonight. He was so good when I had him earlier in the season and would be a good differential. Is he worth the resulting downgrades?

    a) Ivan, Gabbidon, AJ, Cazorla, Bony (+0.3 in the bank)
    c) Bennett, Mariappa, Ramsey, Mirallas, Rooney

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  28. ONSIDE 9
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Anyone considering Ben Arfa or Sissoko. One will prob play num10 now

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

    If you already had Suarez and Sterling is it a good idea to get Sturridge as well?? Too much?

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

      i wouldnt

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

      All three a bit overkill, I'm going with SAS though

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  30. Your Mum Zohore
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Guys what do you think of this team, haven't locked in the WC yet

    Speroni Kelvin Davies

    Gabiddon Shaw Rosenior Kolarov Sagna

    Rambo Yaya Ki Eriksen Pouzeulo

    Suarez Rooney Aguero

    *I know the defense looks a bit shaky, and I need some Chelsea coverage

    Could do a Rooney + Ki => Haz + Campbell / Oscar + Bony /Willian + Giroud/Ade

    Any suggestions?

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

      Too early for Rambo for me

      Rosenior isn't safe either, currently looks likely to start oop on the wing, but doubt he will nail down that spot and doens't have a place in a back 3

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      1. Your Mum Zohore
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        My regular starting 3 would be Kolarov Sagna & Shaw. As for Rambo, I replaced him with Lallana, not really sure if that'll be a good idea.

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

          You want subs who play still. As good a replacement as any, if Ramsey looks good you can always out him back in

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          1. Your Mum Zohore
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 10 months ago

            True, how's you're team looking like? All sorted out?

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

              Yeah all good. I foolishly took Lallana out (sold for 7.2) and got Eriksen, as Cabaye was rising and I wanted to keep him. So now am on Mirallas as a stop gap for Ramsey

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              1. Your Mum Zohore
                • 12 Years
                11 years, 10 months ago

                Cabaye's imminent departure was a mess for my team as well, had him for the past 2 months and he's been fantastic.

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