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

    Think I'm going with manonne as my only keeper then switching to mcgregor or adrian in a few weeks time.

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

      😯

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

        It's risky but but in a few weeks s'land have arsenal, city and liverpool away with a blank GW in between. Just hope I can spare the transfer.

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

      Is Adrian nailed? That's my doubt in bringing him in (although planning on Adrian + Mannone - not keen on a single, cheap, playing keeper)

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

        If adrian was nailed I'd 100% have him with manonne but he's not an would rather use the 0.4m elsewhere until it becomes clearer. Mcgregor rotates well with manonne if you have the cash.

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    3. Najoman86
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Interesting tactic. FTs on GKs are considered taboo around these parts, no?

      Could pay off though depending on how the rest of the cash was spent. How's the rest of your side coming along, Sess?

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

        I know this will get shot down around these parts, most notably for having two arsenal defs, but they've served me well and will lose one after palace game:

        Manonne Davies
        Mert Kos Azil Yoshida Mariappa (or Parr if he starts)
        Hazard Mata Eriksen Johnson Noone
        Aguero Suarez Rooney

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        1. Najoman86
          • 16 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          Shot down? I think that's as solid as it gets! I suppose you could diversify rather than doubling up on ARS defence, but Mert/Kos scroring to date justifies both of their selection

          Front 3...Wow! And that's without downgrading too much in MID. Rock solid! Good to go, I'd say!

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

            Cheers mate. Appreciate the feedback.

            Yeah just hope rooney starts tonight or at least on the bench. I think he could be a great differential and should play further up the field with mata now in the team. Luckily have a decent team value so allows me that front 3 without sacrificing too much.

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

          Will be getting a city def and silva after the chelsea game.

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    4. Abd@
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      I wouldn't advise having a transfer in mind when you're using your wild card if its avoidable. Something will always pop up and you wouldn't want to pay 4 points for a goalie, Adrian or Mcregor should be in your team with Mannone because both have good games in that 4 week horror spell for Mannone

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

        Sound advise and I do agree, it's just there's no one I want to sacrifice in my team to free up the cash needed. I could lose mert but I got him at £5.5m so want to hang on for a little while longer.

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    5. caio89
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Mannone and Adrian rotate beautifully!

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

        Yeah but I feel adrian could be rotated with jussi at any point. If he was nailed on he be in my team 100%.

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        1. Whattheheck!
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          The best rotation is Mannone/Marshall. If you have Mcgregor, you will have to play a keeper against both Spurs and Arsenal, rather than Norwich and Stoke.

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

    OK guys, assuming silva plays, negredo is out and both mata & Rambo start, which of these would you do after line ups are out?

    A - Cabaye to Mata
    B - Negredo to Bony
    C - Cabaye to Ramsey
    D - Negredo to Ade

    Cheers !

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    1. Pitch Invasion
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Silva will play. I did A.

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

        Cheers. I'm thinking A or B. Can see Bony ripping it up in the next 2 but utd have some decent fixtures coming up and with roon and rvp back mata could be big

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  3. Hect.OR 98th
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Cabaye to Eriksen or AJ? AJ has the better fixture this week but poorer fixtres long term and a guaranteed blank. Can't get Ramsey until I ditch one of my 3 arsenal players.

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

      i'm going aj probably, mainly because i have ade though..if i didnt i'd get erikson

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

    Nearly there with this, tips as always very appreciated...

    Mannone XXX
    Kos Coleman Cahill Gabbi XXX
    Hazard Yaya Noone XXX XXX
    Aguero Suarez XXX

    1. Marshall/Boruc + Vlaar + AJ + Mata + JRod
    1. Marshall/Boruc + Vlaar + AJ + Lallana + Ade
    2. Adrian + Yoshida + Mata + Lallana + JRod
    3. Adrian + Yoshida + Mata + AJ + Bony

    3/4 leave 0ITB.

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

      oops, obviously should be 1-4.

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    2. RiflaFC
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      1, with Boruc.

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  5. Boss Hogg
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    WC team

    Any idea to improve it or get a better balance?
    Cheers guys.

    Marshall, Manone
    Coleman, Kolorov, Terry, Ward, Mertesacker
    Hazard, Mata, Eriksen, Johnson, Januzaj
    Suarez, Aguero, Bony
    (1.6m in the bank)

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

      Looks good, high TV? I'd possibly downgrade a defender to get another expensive mid (mert to kos or terry to ivan and eriksen to silva?)

      with money itb, I'd also go ade over bony

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      1. Boss Hogg
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Thanks.

        Sorry - only 0.2 in the bank!
        I was experimenting with selling Coleman to free up some funds!

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

      Not a fan of Marshall witht he Cardiff defence leaking goals

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      1. Boss Hogg
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Which keeper combination would you go with?

        Manone and Boruc?

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

          I'm in the same boat on my WC. Currently have Mannone & Adrian, good rotation, cheap. Is a risk but would be a good move if it pays off. McGregor is another option?

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

    Captaincy is certainly a difficult choice today. Who is everyone going for?

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    1. Venom Snake
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Have it on Suarez but tempted with my Bony.

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  7. Venom Snake
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Captain Suarez, or an ultimate differential?

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  8. Siva Mohan
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    De Jong on his way to Newcastle for a medical

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

    Can't see Adrian keeping jussi out for long. Jussi back soon?

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

      Can't see Jussi knocking Adrian out of his place, he's old and not as good.

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

        this

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      2. Wings Fan
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Yep I was looking on a West Ham forum and they described Jussi as having "cement legs" nowadays, to the extent where they shudder when the opposition gets a freekick within 30 yards because if its on target, its going in.

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

          BFS clearly thinks very highly of Adrian too, he was absolutely slobbering all over him in an interview a few weeks ago.

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

    Negredo ----> Bony or Etoo?

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

      Bony for me.

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

    How does this wildcard team look? Maybe too early for ramsey?

    Mannone Adrian
    Koscielny Coleman Kolarov Yoshida Ward
    Hazard Mata Eriksen Ramsey Noone
    Suarez Aguero Bony

    0.8 ITB for post wildcard tinkering

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

      my plan is to wait and see if he comes back with the same form. Only 1 transfer after all.. maybe lallana?

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    2. RiflaFC
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Excatly the same as mine (Y)

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

        Y

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  12. anish10
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    How am I looking for this week;

    Boruc (Davies)
    Mert Baines Kolorov (Whittaker) (Chester)
    Eriksen Hazard Lallana Mata (Pozuelo)
    Suarez Aguero Bony

    1.5 ITB

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

    So how bad is gw29 gonna be? Any teams safe?

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

      http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2014/01/27/gameweek-29-scenarios/

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

        Beaten to it, as usual. 🙂

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

      http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2014/01/27/gameweek-29-scenarios/

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

      cheers both

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

    Is Mariappa pretty much nailed-on?

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    1. Wings Fan
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      No, not at all

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

        He's started every game for a while now. What makes you think he isn't?

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        1. Wings Fan
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          Ward has been fielded OOP in central midfield with Mariappa filling in at right-back recently. Not convinced that will keep happening though. Check the Team News, line-up doesn't have Mariappa in it.

          That's not to say he won't play, but he's certainly not nailed.

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    2. bazrah99
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Preferred but not nailed.

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  15. thetinkerman
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    • 14 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Cardiff fans (or those in the know), are we expecting Fabio to play at the weekend? I read he is already training but his registration won't be ready in time for tonight. Do we think he'll walk into the team though?

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

      I think he will yeah. Why though? Are you thinking of getting him?

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

        Either him or Rat to rotate with Ward for my 3rd defender spot (poor TV means I can't afford anyone better)

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  16. DementedFlamingo
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Is there another week to play the Jan wildcard? Theres about 6 transfers I could do this week but my team could survive and play early next week. Might know more about potential punts like Zarah next week... would I risk him anyways?

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    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 16 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Jan WC ends Saturday.

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

        Thanks TM. Been busy. Do you know what the best (hmm most popular) keeper combo for rest of season? Seems everyone is jumping on Bony for next few weeks.

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

    i'm shocked how many WC teams dont have Yaya

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    1. Wings Fan
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Most are knee-jerking Mata in for him

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    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Mine won't 🙁

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

      Agreed. Personally going

      Yaya Haz Mata

      Aguero Rooney Suarez

      for the laugh.

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    4. Bubz
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Does yours?

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

        yes

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

      Haven't had him all season, I don't feel I can get him in now

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

    Any thoughts on playing Benteke as capt? Worth the risk, or play "safe" with Suarez?

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  19. Ace Ventura
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Lallana, Eriksen or Johnson for Cabaye?

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

    Not a fan of Marshall with the Cardiff defence in front of him

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  21. Wings Fan
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Morning folks 🙂

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

      Chicky Tiki Mata.

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

    With all the games that are coming up I can't see lots of cleansheets, it just takes one slip in concentration to f**k it up...

    Cheap defence justification 😎

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  23. bazrah99
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Ferguson win percentage at United 59.67%
    Moyes win percentage at United 57.14%

    Not as horrific as many think on paper although I appreciate the performances have not been great (even the wins).

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

      Give us the loss %.

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      1. bazrah99
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Point taken. 17.8% v 25.71%

        Will be interesting to see how the squad is changed in the summer!

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

      Number of games lost at home % must be very different though

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

      yeah sure, it's fair to compare the win ratio's of both managers considering one was there 20 years and the other one 20 games or whatever

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      1. bazrah99
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Fair enough but that is all I have to go on.

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  24. Bambi
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    I am on a wildcard. Pressuming ramsey doesnt start tonight who is the best 1 week punt? Mirallas?
    Or maybe is might be worth bringing ramsey in on the wildcard and just letting auto-subs do their thing?

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  25. Weasel Boy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Now with Rooney back anyone else thinking SRS up front?
    I want Aguero but he's always a rotation risk when it comes to champs league.

    Also helps as my team value ain't great.

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

      points could be too divided between rvp rooney mata and januzaj(?)

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

        Good point

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  26. 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? probably for ramsey if he starts. any other transfers/changes I should make? wanting to save my Jan WC til this next gw if possible

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

      Will you be around for lineups?

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

        yupp!

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

          Hold if they start.

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

            cheers! and if not then cabaye > ramsey assuming ramsey starts?

            also should I be worried about silva?

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

        just trying to get some advice ahead of time as it'll be very hectic on here when lineups come out I'm guessing

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

    Rooney - when playing a significant number of minutes - 7.4 ppg average

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

      Too deep and too expensive for me atm. Half a million+ transfers out and only falls .3

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

      Same as Ade for nearly 4m less.

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  28. JK - Cønt ⭐
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Best 5th mid

    a) Noone - cheap, attacking but possible rotation risk
    b) Parker - cheap, nailed on, small attacking threat
    c) Wanyama - nailed - 0 attacking thraet
    d) Jedinak - same as Wanyama
    e) Livermore - a little bit more but small attacking threat

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    1. OPTA FPL
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      e

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

      Noone, easy. He'll be an important player in the Cardiff squad.

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

        Zaha won't affect that?

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        1. DonTheSpecialOne
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          Noone could be shifted back to the left side, or Zaha on the left and Noone on the right.
          Ole love pacey wingers, I think he'll fit them both in.

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

      A or E

      keep your eyes on marv. could be a good differential if he gets playing time after cabaye leaves.....

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    4. 1justlookin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Puncheon for me.
      then noone after that.

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

        Noone has to be at risk of rotation with all the mids/fwds Cardiff are signing...

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  29. dzonika14
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    G2G ?

    Mannone (Boruc)
    Azpi Jones Sagna ( Gabbi Whitt)
    AJ Hazard Mata(if play) Cazorla (Snoody)
    Aguero (c) Suarez(vc) Ade

    tnx

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

    Help needed with a long term decision please chaps........

    a.) Oscar + Mirallas/Ramsey/Eriksen

    OR

    b.) Hazard + £6m mid

    ???

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