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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. KBFC
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    WC team, all set? Not entirely happy with subs, but for now they have decent games and can be upgraded at a later stage.

    boruc/Davies
    Azpi, Kos, Coleman, Marriaper, Steven Taylor
    Mata Hazard Yaya Ramsey Mutch
    Suarez Aguero Bony

    0.0 bank

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

      Sort your subs out now whilst on WC.

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

      Not sure on Taylor, he probably won't be starting many games

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

        he is only for today and the weekend manily, and i plan on bringing someone else in after a couple weeks. He seems secure for now, as he came in for collocini who is out for around 3-4 more weeks.

        Its hard to find a good bench with nothing in bank, keen to keep rest of swuad as it is, unless i save 0.3 by selling lallana for ramsey, which is an option, contrasting fixtures though

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

      yaya and ramsey there just isnt any flair in them and such high ownership, its all about Ben Arfa and Stevie G now.

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

    I know you're all bored of RMT, but could you please let me have some feedback on this little lot:

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

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

      That keeper combo could leave you without a fixture in GW29

      Looks decent. Puncheon/Noone both rotation risks as is Yoshida, while Redi's not fully fit yet, but not bad

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

        Do you think a downgrade from sturridge --> giroud and noone --> mutch would be worthwhile?

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  3. The Wizard of Ozil
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Szczesny
    Evans - Flanagan - Ward (Bruce,Turner)
    Mata - Ramsey - Hazard - Ki (Mutch)
    Agüero - Suárez - van Persie(c)

    What do we think of this lot?

    lineups would be key ofcorse with the likes of RVP/Mata/Ramsey & Flanagan

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

      It's brave.

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      1. The Wizard of Ozil
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        dont like the back but still have Ars/United & Liverpool in there providing the flan man starts

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

    lost on last page.....

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

    a.) Oscar + Mirallas/Ramsey/Eriksen

    OR

    b.) Hazard + £6m mid

    .
    ???

    Ta

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

    Man City's training pic from their official site.. posted yesterday!

    http://content.mcfc.co.uk/~/media/Images/Home/News/Club%20news/2014/BTS%20Galleries/Training%20gallery%2027th%20Jan%20B%20and%20W/Off%20they%20go%20running%20it%20out%20on%20the%20pitch.ashx

    don't find Silva.. major doubt for Spurs game?

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

      He's probably just behind Negredo

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

        😀

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

      Did Kun take the pic?

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

    Cabaye is definitely out from Newcastle? 🙁

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

      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b25e1nwzGJg

      🙂

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

      He's not even in the coutnry so yes.

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

    Another repost

    A - Merte, erikkson and Bony in my WC
    or
    B - Kos, Ramsey and Ade ?

    I can bring in Ramsey for Erikkson after this GW but really want Sp*rs cover in some form...I can get to B in three GW FT but is it worthwhile just doing it now ?

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

      Imo get Kos over Mert regardless. I'd go A but with Kos

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  8. FPLSuarridge
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Guys RMT final wildcarded team please!

    Mannone (Boruc)
    Ivanovic Evans Kolarov (Kosc) (Kelly)
    Yaya Hazard Mata Ramsey (Gnarby)
    Aguero Bony Suarez

    Cheers all! 🙂

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    1. Xavi Iniesta
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Get rid of Ivanovic and Kelly and it looks decent

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      1. FPLSuarridge
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        why get rid of ivanovic? He and terry looks nailed! Plus he likes to attack

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    2. white heart pain
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      love this team

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      1. FPLSuarridge
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Aww! Thanks WHITE HEART PAIN! You made my day! 🙂 No advice at all?

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        1. white heart pain
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          If had the cash I would have got your team.

          Please look at mine below 🙂

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

      very nice

      eriksen > ramsey until he proves himself imo

      evans also questionable but there aren't really any better options around the 5 mark unless you fancy chirices, which i don't

      could do evans to a cheapie and rams > erik and gnabry > someone more secure long term

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  9. You Must Be Jokin Ere
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Current squad: 4.8 in bank and free transfer (Johnson in for Ozil) used (WC used wk 21):

    McGregor, Speroni
    Azpil, B.Turner, Coleman, Ward, Koscielny,
    Silva, Gerrard, Lallana, Januzaj, A.Johnson
    Suarez, Adebayor, Lukaku

    Not sure about taking a hit for Aguero.......if City had a decent home game i would.

    Any thoughts? Have an overall rank of 19k but feel my team is "out of sync" with the current template. Worried.

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

    Best Hull and Palace defenders? I'm assuming Ward for Palace, but with Chester out, I'm not sure who for Hull?

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

      Bruce for hull. Mariappa and Parr (if fit) alternatives to ward.

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  11. The Happy One
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Can anyone recommend a solid 3-way defensive rotation (where 1 plays each week) that doesnt involve Cardiff.. they seem to feature in every one but their defence is just abysmal

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

      Villa, Newcastle, Southampton

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

    Hey guys. Any inputs on my WC team?

    A)
    Mannone (Marshall)
    Evans - Koscielny - Gabbidon (Baker - Bruce)
    Mata - Hazard - Ramsey - Yaya (Noone)
    Bony - Aguero - Suarez

    or
    B)
    Mannone (Marshall)
    Evans - Koscielny - Gabbidon (Collins- Bruce)
    Mata - Hazard - Barfa - Cazorla (Noone)
    Bony - Aguero - Suarez
    + 1,1M in bank to get yaya, Ramsey, Terry etc. later.

    Thanks

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

      Prefer A

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

    I see Kos is rising tonight

    Lucky I'm hitting the button, sp can still get him for 5.6 😎

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

    My team is a mess, have 1 FT and dont mind taking a hit so -4 to make two changes, what do you guys suggest?

    ------- Boruc---Mannone------
    ----mariappa--chester---gibbs--clyne---ward
    ----wilshere--hazard---silva---ki---cabaye
    ------suarez----aguero----giroud-----

    Have 1 mil in bank...... DO i use 2 transfers on my defense or one defender and one midfielder and who? HELP!!!

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

    Last piece of the DEF puzzle - 4.5m to spend

    Boruc/Manone
    Ivanovic Koscielny Kolarov Ward ???

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

      SNAP!

      Yoshida or Bruce, but check team news tonight.

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

        Cheers B&B! Are we sharing similar thoughts regarding our respective DEFs?

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

      Williamson

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

        Vlaar the Impaler.

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

        Thanks, mate. Appreciate the thoughts.
        I was initially thinking either Williamson or Bertrand/Vlaar...but can afford to go a little cheaper with a Ivanovic, Mert/Kos & Kolarov starting the majority of GWs (well, Kolarov the only real rotation risk, I suppose)

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

    Emily Heskey has still got that golden touch

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYWH0g__veE

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  18. Xavi Iniesta
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Anybody getting any last minute nervous twitches about their captain choice?

    Tempted to switch mine from Aguero > Sturridge...

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

    Is doosra around?

    need to know if adrien is nailed on!

    Comes down to marshall/mannone or adrien/vorm.....the latter is def the better combo but need to know if adrien is nailed on

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

      He can't give you a definitive answer.

      Not sure Big Sam knows.......

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    2. Xavi Iniesta
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      How many times are pople gonna ask this tedious question?

      Who cares if he is/isn't nailed on. Bottom line is he's absolutely rubbish.

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

        Yeah, it's not like he's up there with the best for PPG. Oh wait...

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

      Vorm still injured isn't he?

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

        Due back in the next fortnight

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

      as a west ham fan, no one knows this answer and why would you want a west ham keeper anyway? decent run of games coming up but can you really see them keeping clean sheets?

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

      mannone boruc imo

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

        considered that TW but didnt fancy it too much as boruc's good games are away from home so kinda defeats the purpose of rotation

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

      Lol clearly my question brought a reaction 😀

      *steers clear of west ham gk's*

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

    RMT

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

    1.5 ITB

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

      Why save the money?

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  21. white heart pain
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Ok Guys, RMWCT????

    Mannone
    Koscieiny Coleman Ward
    Hazard Silva Ramsey Mata
    Suarez(c) Aguero Bony

    McGregor Colback Kelly Chambers

    1. Colback - will he get games?
    2. Kelly - Flanagan might get the nod.
    3. Chambers - Clyne could start

    but if these bets pay off it could will be grand!

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    1. white heart pain
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Too many risks?

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

    Are Kolorov and Azpiculeta nailed on for their respective clubs??Or shud i be safe and go with zabaleta and ivanovic but its soo much more expensive!

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

      No Kolorov is not nailed on. Not even securely lent in place.

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    2. BobB
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      I think Cahill is the best Chelsea choice in defence. You are paying a real premium for Ivan's security of starts and for Terry's added goal threat. Cahill carries a marginal rotation risk, his goal threat is not far behind Terry well ahead of Ivan. Plus Terry may be rested for a few softer games if Chelsea maintain their interest in all three trophies.

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

    I think I will get Mata on my WC next week. Wish I could afford him this week though

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

    Thoughts on this De Jong dude who's going to Newcastle?

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

      No Cabaye = less interest.

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    2. Defcons are for Kinnear
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Couldn't cut it at Broussia Munchybackpack. Had an Ok record in Holland. Newcastle want loan but BM want permenant deal. Looks like another RVW type

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

      Hasn't exactly been prolific in the Bundesliga this season

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

    Negredo ----> Bony or Etoo???

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

      Bony

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

      This week - bony. form and fixture.

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  26. Drip Doctor
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Puncheon & Zaha rotation: HUL, NOR, WBA, AVL, HUL.

    or

    Play Mirallas everyweek: liv, AVL, tot, PAL, che, WHM

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

      am wondering the same question, but with Ramsey ahead of Mirallas

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  27. HNI
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Nailed-oness rating out of 5
    1)Kolorov
    2)Zabaleta
    3)Ivanovic
    4)Azpiculeta

    CheeRs!

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    1. white heart pain
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      1-4
      2-5
      3-5
      4-4

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  28. Bobby_Baggio
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    My team is a mess, have 1 FT and dont mind taking a hit so -4 to make two changes, what do you guys suggest?

    ------- Boruc---Mannone------
    ----mariappa--chester---gibbs--clyne---ward
    ----wilshere--hazard---silva---ki---cabaye
    ------suarez----aguero----giroud-----

    Have 1 mil in bank...... DO i use 2 transfers on my defense or one defender and one midfielder and who? I thought Gibbs > Azpi & cabye > erikson/lallana/mirallas? HELP!!!

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

    Lallana, Eriksen or Johnson for Cabaye ?

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

      Lallana

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    2. 1justlookin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Eriksen.

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

    Ivan or Cahill?

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

      Cahill - see my post above

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

        Matic DM - could see Luiz drop back to CB, no? Direct threat to Cahill's position?

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