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Captain Sensible – Gameweek 24

31 January 2014 1546 comments
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Our Gameweek regular for members is rolled out once again ahead of tomorrow’s deadline. Liverpool’s trip to West Brom sees Luis Suarez and Daniel Sturridge place highly in the Captain Poll, whilst United’s visit to Stoke also supplies our analysis with a couple of popular contenders. Arsenal’s home game against Palace also comes into the reckoning, whilst we also unmask this week’s “Captain Unsensible” and cite the statistics to back up our bold punt:

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  1. 0thebrodie
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Honestly, Rooney has to occupy the No.10 role. Mata to play on either wing. Thoughts?

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

      That's a definate maybe.

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    2. Cesc Pistols
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      True. Since there's no way Rooney will play on the flanks, Mata will definitely be deployed to a wider role, which is something he was doing at Chelsea this season. Let's see how will do with United this time round, though. Safest bet, anyway: van Persie.

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

      Not sure at all. Mata is not at his best on the wing, I guess.

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  2. Mr.K
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Should I start:

    A) Marshall (home against Norwich)
    or
    B) Mannone (away against Newcastle)?

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    1. Lucas Leiva
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Marshall.

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      1. Mr.K
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Cheers!

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

      it's close decision and you will probably get it wrong. Mannone for me

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    3. Cesc Pistols
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      It's hard to see Cardiff keeping a clean-sheet, plus Mannone is on great form. Not to mention Newcastle will be without their main strikers due to injury. Still, I still always lean towards the home factor.

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      1. Mr.K
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        I almost wanted to pretend that Norwich don't score goals away but it seems they still might. Think I'll have to go with the popular vote and pick Marshall still, although I'm guessing WALL-E's prediction of me getting it wrong will prove fairly accurate....

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

      The homeboy.

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

      Home Marshall.

      Newcastle without their playmaker and main striker look weaker, but it's derby.

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      1. Mr.K
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        VERY good point! Cheers!

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  3. ViperStripes
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    JRod and Benteke's not in the Captain Unsensible analysis

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

      Good observation.

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  4. joey567
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    WC team, thoughts please! 😀

    GK: Marshall

    Def: Kosc/Kompany/Fonte/J.collins

    Mid: Mata/Hazard/Gerrard

    Att: Suarez/Sturridge/Dzeko

    Subs: R.Bennett/Bacuna/Ward-Prowse/ Gk Sub:Harper

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    1. Cesc Pistols
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      I'd downgrade Kompany to, say, Azpi, and strengthen your bench, mate. Otherwise it looks good, just keep an eye on City's rotation, with Dzeko likely to share his minutes with Jovetic and Negredo.

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      1. joey567
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Yeah, Cheers!

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  5. snazir6
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Gone for the following team on WC (maybe lost at bottom of page)
    Mannone Adrian
    Ivanovic Kos Kolarov Reid Flanagan
    Hazzard Yaya Mata Johnson Puncheon
    Suarez Sturridge Dzeko

    Would you make any changes got £3.8 million in bank??

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    1. Lucas Leiva
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Dzeko to Negredo.

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      1. President Giggs
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        This. Watching Dzeko play, he misses so many opportunities that the other two City strikers would put in the back of the net.

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    2. Cesc Pistols
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      I'd ditch Kolarov (who doesn't seem nailed-on anymore), get Azpi and maybe do Johnson > Mirallas, considering the former's tough fixtures.

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

    Has Puncheon signed for Southampton?

    If so I reckon his game time is going to be reduced.

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    1. Lucas Leiva
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Signed for Palace, permanent deal from Saints.

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    2. Efan Ekoku Pops
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      😯 ?

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

      Huh?

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

      eh dime bar?

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

      Second person on here that's firnly grasped the wrong end of the stick on this transfer news. He's ours, you get off him!

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  7. JUSTBLAZE
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Without looking at the fixture list, which of these fixtures look most appealing for a forward?

    a) SWA avl NOR SOT eve
    b) sto FUL ars cpl n/a
    c) hul EVE new nor CAR
    d) ful STO hul whm LIV
    e) CHE nor SUN STO n/a
    f) eve WHM car new NOR

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    1. 0thebrodie
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      D

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

      A or F

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    3. Lucas Leiva
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      A.

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  8. Chu Young Ping Pong
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    no members cup this year? It usually starts early feb

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

      yes mark confirmed in scoutcast, 1-2 weeks away

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  9. Michu at De Gea Ba
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    A) - Agüero > Sturridge. Janujaz > Mata.

    B) - Agüero > Džeko. Janujaz > YYT.

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

    If you are considering the new Robocop film - check this out first:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGemfKLV1JA#t=212

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    1. Gaz Downright
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      i wasnt

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  11. Stefan Schnoor
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    thoughts on a potential -4:

    Januzaj -> Cazorla
    Aguero -> Dzeko

    leaves me with:

    Boruc
    Terry Mertesacker Kolarov
    Mata Hazard Silva Cazorla
    Dzeko Suarez(C) Giroud

    Davis Bruce / Gabbidon / Pozuelo

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  12. Shifty
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    So all of a sudden, you'd think Jovetic would get his first EPL start since September against a full strength Chelsea team?

    Not saying it won't happen, but surely Pello would stick to the form book on this one.

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    1. 0thebrodie
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Jovetic will start. You heard it here first.

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

        Ok. Reason being...?

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        1. 0thebrodie
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          Pellegrini wants him to regain confidence after injury. Chelsea perfect platform.

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

            Makes sense. Can the same logic apply to Dzeko? Thinking of bringing him in. Jovetic too expensive for my liking.

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    2. President Giggs
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      I don't know why people are thinking this either. Negredo was clearly rested against Spurs as the Chelsea game is more important. He will play most/all of the game with Dzeko starting and making way for Jovetic 60 minutes in based on how the game is going.

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

    Afternoon Gentlemen,

    Ok, so let's assume that Aguero doesn't make a return until 2nd march as suggested by physioroom; the earliest time he will be available in FPL terms is gameweek 29 and even that may change.

    If you're not looking for a replacement from Man City, then from a fixtures perspective - Aston Villa, Tottenham, Swansea, Southampton, Cardiff, West Ham and Hull all look to have pretty good fixtures during this period. In addition, Southampton and Cardiff benefit from a decent fixture this week, which could help ease the blow for anyone taking a hit to get him out.

    I've used the members area fantasy index to look at the potential of players from these teams/minute, and the following stand out for their respective clubs:

    1. Aston Villa - Benteke
    2. West Ham - cole
    3. Tottenham - Adebayor
    4. Swansea - Bony
    5. Southampton - Rodriguez
    6. Hull - Jelavic
    7. Cardiff - Bellamy

    It's worth mentioning that the fantasy index stats/minute for Dzeko and Nedgredo are only marginally better than Benteke, but they are also likely to suffer at the hands of rotation, play Chelsea this week and miss out in gameweek 29. However, they do have three home games in the next four.

    The question for me therefore is:

    Benteke OR Dzeko?

    Thomas

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    1. Give The Todd Some Love
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Lots will go with Rooney/RvP

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

        Yes, and I can understand why. Big hitter out, big hitter in; I just don't think it will pay off for RVP @ 13.6M, or a slighly injured Rooney playing a bit deeper @ 11.3M.

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        1. President Giggs
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          Depends where Rooney plays. I'm waiting for Moyes to play his power 4 (Mata, Janu, RVP and Rooney) together before bringing RVP or Rooney in.

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    2. La Roja
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Dzeko

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

      Dzeko - better team, more form and cheaper.

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    4. Sir Atej
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Dzeko. Going without City striker is a suicide in that fixture (nor SUN STO)

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

        It's just whether or not you can guarantee you'll have a city striker - negredo, dzeko, jovetic will all be sharing time.

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        1. Sir Atej
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          Dzeko and Negredo schould start. I think Jovetic is only 20-30 cameo guy at the moment.

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    5. ViperStripes
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      That's teh 2 I'm looking at as well.

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

    To make Aguero to Rvp transfer I need to take a hit. Should I transfer along with Agu

    A) Coleman to 5.0 Def

    B) Ade to Dzeko

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

      A

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

      Save the hit and get Rooney.

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  15. The HurriKane
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Change Vlaar, Oscar and Aguero for Fonte, Yaya and Sturridge (-8) and stay with 1.0 in bank???

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  16. lifes a pitch
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Who's going RVP (C) ????

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    1. TokyoRed 東京赤
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      I will

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  17. Demí
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Dzeko has come off the bench in 6 matches this season. 1 goal

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    1. jurgenizer | TRIPEIROS
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Negredo then?

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

      not as prolific as last 2 seasons then. Also seems to get a lot more 0 minutes games, though I'm not sure on that.

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    3. 0thebrodie
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      He should start vs Chelsea.

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

        So you think both Dzeko and Jovetic to start, Negredo bench? Or call 3.

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        1. 0thebrodie
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          Negredo on the bench as he probably won't be ready.

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

    On WC team so far, any help? £1.2m free

    Boruc - Mannone
    Fonte - Terry - Evra - Ward - Gabbidon
    Hazard - Mata - Toure - Johnson - Noone
    Suarez - Dzeko - Rodriguez

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    1. The HurriKane
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Downgrade Boruc to Adrián, Evra to ????? and don´t double CRY, change Gabbidon, Downgrade Johnson and try Sturridge.
      Maybe. 🙂

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  19. TheSteady ¤ Wines th…
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Best defender to get for 6.5M or sub?

    Except Koscielny and Azpi whom I already have

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  20. Absinthe 42
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Money no object, who is the best Aguero replacement to cover the next month?
    Assume we all have Suarez.

    Go!

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    1. SW6
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Sturridge

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

      Dzeko or Sturridge.

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      1. Absinthe 42
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        I have Sturridge already.
        Dzeko is the scary punt isn't it.
        Considering RVP too, but game time is a worry.

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

      Benteke or Dzeko.

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      1. Absinthe 42
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        I like the look of Tekkers, not sure this weekend will suit him though.

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

          Think everton will lose TBH.

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          1. Absinthe 42
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 10 months ago

            They will be determined not to leak goals and not having a striker might mean a stalemate. But I see your view too. Villa can go nuts away from home from time to time.

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    4. thetinkerman
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2014/01/31/captain-sensible-gameweek-24/?hc_page=3#hc_comment_6682112

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      1. Absinthe 42
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Food for thought indeed.

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

    So i'm thinking about playing Gnabry and benching Hazard. Gnabry's been playing well and has a decent fixture, whereas Hazard has a terrible fixture.

    Hazard has played top 6 teams 8 times this season and returned 1 goal. I forsee another blank, whereas Gnabry is looking like he'll get some attacking returns.

    Crazy?

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  22. TokyoRed 東京赤
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Fabio or Flanagan? No other defenders from Cardiff or Pool.

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

      neither do Clean sheets very much atm

      what about Olsson from Norwich?

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      1. TokyoRed 東京赤
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Or Ryan Bennet maybe...thanks

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  23. Give The Todd Some Love
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    All my forwards are away this week...

    Only 3 at home in my whole team 😯

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

      Only 3 at home myself, 1 striker. Even my bench are all away

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

    which one would you bench from this lot?

    1. Noone (NOR)
    2. AJ (new)
    3. J.Rod (ful)

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

      Noone

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

      tough one... probably Noone

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

      Noone

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    4. Top 210 Club
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Will Noone even play? Zaha...

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

      Noone

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

      Got to be Noone

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

      Cheers! very decisive. Seems like the one fixture where he could get played, but the rest look pretty tasty too, so Noone on the bench it is!

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

    Whats west broms defence like atm? Is it worth going for suarez sturridge and gerrard?

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

      It's pretty woeful

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

      conceded 4 to Villa this week

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

      Did you bother to read the article?

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

        course not, im here for the banter

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

    Any think there is any reason why Giroud wouldn't start this gw? Probably going to do Aguero to Giroud for -4. Has the most explosive fixture for me

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

      No reason whatsoever

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

        Thanks!

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

      Palace isn't exactly a pushover though are they? Conceded 2 away to spurs, 1 away to City.

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

        I totally get that they have improved a lot, but for a home game for Arsenal I would expect at least a couple of Arsenal goals. Whereas for Man Utd at Stoke for example, I can see them not scoring at all possibly.

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  27. Canadian Football
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Robin Van Persie has come home to daddy. It feels right seeing him in my squad! My man crush with the big Dutchman has been rekindled.

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

    OH ROBIN VAN PERSIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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

      Typical Canuck, can only see the bright side

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      1. Canadian Football
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        LOL.....thanks Freshy

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  28. ViperStripes
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    From leaning towards Benteke yesterday as an Aguero replacement I think that Dzeko at that bargain price has to be worth it, Can then beef up team elsewhere.

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

      then you cant afford Kun again?

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

        will only take a few transfers. might be worth it over a month of playing with a couple of big hitters 😉

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

      Is he really guaranteed over the next month though? They could easily start with Negredo and Jovetic or just Negredo at any time.

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

    Reposting as buried on last page:

    So i'm thinking about playing Gnabry and benching Hazard. Gnabry's been playing well and has a decent fixture, whereas Hazard has a terrible fixture.

    Hazard has played top 6 teams 8 times this season and returned 1 goal. I forsee another blank, whereas Gnabry is looking like he'll get some attacking returns.

    Crazy?

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

      I'm benchinh Hazard this week, though my options are a bit more robust without Aguero

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

      gnabry never seem to get 90'
      i'd be frustrated to see him replaced after 60-70'
      city attacking team... i remember that 6-3 vs ars
      good chance for che to score.
      if haz score points and u have him on the bench, then big blow for u, given haz ownership %

      if u need to take risks, might be worth, but I'd say it's extreme.

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

        This is my thinking. But, as its an away game and the fact City will probably score more than Chelsea - Hazard would not be awarded bonus points as say Giroud if he scores v Palace at home.

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

    Best replacement for Agüero?

    Sturridge or Rooney?

    Have Suárez and Mata...

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

      Sturridge.

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

      You not tempted to take a hit for RVP?

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

        Could do Oscar -> Lallana and Agüero -> RVP

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

          I'd do it

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

            Problem is I want Sturridge too, but RVP (c) next week looks tempting!

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

              RVP is RVP and we know what he's capable of. I wouldn't have regrets over bringing him.

              Problem is only the price, but in a configuration of Oscar, Aguero -> RVP and Lallana, it is irresistible.

              It's bigger than you. You know it!

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

          That's not a bad move at all.

          I agree, it's next week when I really want RVP. I think I might hold out for a week.

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