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1 February 2014 1131 comments
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We turn to Friday’s Scout Picks for inspiration in our attempts to get one over Paddy Power this weekend. Arsenal and Everton supply us with a midfielder apiece ahead of their favourable home games, whilst we return to the days of being “Robin Reliant”, backing the United striker to grab the goals at the Britannia.

First up, we make our way to Goodison as Everton prepare to welcome Villa. The Toffees are struggling for options up top after both Romelu Lukaku and Lacina Traore were ruled out with injury – Kevin Mirallas is expected to lead the line as he looks to continue the form that has harvested two goals in his last three. Paddy are offering 13/2 on a Mirallas goal and Everton clean sheet and we’re willing to part with £3 of this week’s tenner here.

We wind our way to the Emirates next for Arsenal’s home game with Palace. The Gunners have conceded once in the last seven in front of their own fans and Santi Cazorla has now notched four times in his last five in all competitions. In spite of such facts, Paddy are still willing to offer 3/1 on a Cazorla goal and Arsenal clean sheet and we’re making this our bet of the week, throwing £4m Paddy’s way for Sunday’s match.

Our final match takes place at the Britannia, as Stoke prepare to face United. Robin Van Persie was immediately back amongst the goals upon his return from injury in midweek and Paddy are dangling odds of 8/1 on the Dutchman to score two or more and David Moyes’ side to keep a clean sheet. Mark Hughes’ side have been decent at home but if the champions can shore up at the back, Van Persie, ably backed by Juan Mata and Wayne Rooney, could well flourish once again. We empty our wallet of the final £3 for this one.

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  1. Well you know, Triffic
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Didn't Mata get like 3 assists away to Stoke last season 😉

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    1. aehii
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Can't believe mata is at 12 percent already.

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

      Exactly three I think, so very like indeed if so.

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    3. RabMac
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Lets hope he can repeat that today then and RVP gets on the end of them. 😉

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  2. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    andy carroll owners unite

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    1. GoonerByron
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Wanted to so much but was tempted to do Dzeko in the end.

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    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 16 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Those own goals are priceless on the FPL site 😆

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  3.  ⓖⓐⓩⓩⓐ™
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    How am i looking please?

    Boruc. (Mannone)
    Sagna. Evans. Flanagan. (Coleman. Parr)
    Hazard. Silva. Gerrard. A.Johnson. (Pozuello)
    Suarez(c) RVP(vc) Giroud

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    1. Well you know, Triffic
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Good team, like the defence. Only thing is Pozuello and I'd take Lallana over Johnson. Better fixtures and in the same form.

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      1.  ⓖⓐⓩⓩⓐ™
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Cheers yeh im hoping no injuries and thats my Ft next gw Johnson > Lallana

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    2. RabMac
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      I like it and would give it 8/10 and that is only because you don't have good GK rotation and the difficult fixtures Arsenal have after this week.

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  4. Well you know, Triffic
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Cheers all for the advice, helped me make a wc team in an hour lol, any final changes needed?

    Mannone / Adrian

    Azpi Coleman Shaw Fabio Ward

    Yaya Hazard Mata Lallana Barkley

    Suarez Sturridge Adebayor

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    1. Hamstergod
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Besides Fabio I like it 🙂

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      1. Well you know, Triffic
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Haha yeah, i'm starting to chicken out of that one.

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        1. Hamstergod
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 2 months ago

          He can't really defend, at least from what I saw.

          If there is someone in the same price bracket who is at least decent try him.

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          1. Well you know, Triffic
            • 15 Years
            12 years, 2 months ago

            Cheers. good luck

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            1. Hamstergod
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 13 Years
              12 years, 2 months ago

              Thanks and same to you!!!

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  5. Benteke10
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Anyone thinks Reid will start tonight?

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    1. In Like Flynn.
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      • 15 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      I thought he was a week away, I wouldn't risk rushing him back for a home game to Swansea. They look solid enough to cope if they're on their game there.

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      1. Benteke10
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Ouch brought him in for Coleman :s oh well

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        1. In Like Flynn.
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 15 Years
          12 years, 2 months ago

          I hope he starts for you Benteke10.

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  6. Beavis
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    A: Coleman (bought at 5.3), Saylor, Yoshida, McShane
    B: Azpi, Evans, Yoshida, McShane

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    1. Hamstergod
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      B, altough Yoshida and McShane aren't the best choices.

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  7. Evanio
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    First to 3 wins,
    A) bacuna
    B) puncheon
    This is for 5-6 weeks and ignore today's fixtures as they'll be benched anyway

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    1. footyjuana
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      puncheon by a mile

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    2. Nabs Kebabs
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      B

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    3. Well you know, Triffic
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Puncheon, or Barkley / Noone if you want to play the fixtures.

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  8. Richd
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Noone enables RVP, but does Zaha get Noone dropped?

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    1. Give The Todd Some Love
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      So much competition at Cardiff, I'd stay away from all players

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      1. Hamstergod
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        I agree, especially after the transfers in, a lot could change there. Crystal Palace is a bit similar as well.

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  9. gunner1994
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    RMT

    Marshall
    Fonte Chico Koscielny
    Mata Gerrard Toure Barkley
    Suarez Dzeko Rodriguez

    Subs: Mannone, Puncheon, Azpilicueta, Ward

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    1. Zero
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      7/10

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  10. BootlegRascal
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Oscar & Aguero to RVP & Lallana -4

    Thoughts?

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    1. Zero
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Sounds good.

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  11. Zero
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Pick one to bench from:

    A) Hazard (vs City)
    B) Johnson (vs New)
    C) Lallana (vs Ful)
    D) Navas (vs Che)

    Currently benching Navas

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    1. Evanio
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Personally agree, naval probably least likely to score points of those.

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      1. Well you know, Triffic
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Naval's ship has sailed.

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      2. Urchin
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        +1

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  12. Mr.K
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    JRod against Fulham, Suarez against WBA. Suarez has not been as awesome away so.... I'm seriously thinking captaining Rodriguez over Suarez. Am I just being crazy?

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    1. Mr.K
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      I feel like, just by asking, I just jinxed it.

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    2. Urchin
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      YES 🙂

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    3. Give The Todd Some Love
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      God no

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  13. Urchin
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    PLEASE thoughts on my team please lads

    boruc (mannone)

    kosc evans debuch (gabbid bruce)

    oscar mata eriks whitts mirall

    suarez(c) rodriguez (Aguero)

    1 FT available but not using it....... 🙂

    thanks for views

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    1. Demelbrush
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      good team. not sure about debuchy though...

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      1. Urchin
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Please elaborate debuchy point...:)

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

          Fixtures mainly.

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          1. Urchin
            • 12 Years
            12 years, 2 months ago

            Thanks mate...

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  14. President John F. Keninnsie
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Wishes for the GW?

    Sturridge blank and a 0-0 in Cardiff v Norwich would make me happy.

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  15. Demelbrush
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Need 3 defenders under 4.2.

    Bruce - Yoshieda - XXXXXX

    Who takes the last place?

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    1. Give The Todd Some Love
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Any way you could stretch to Flanagan?

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      1. Demelbrush
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        If I went with azpi over terry or evans over kosch, yes and then some.

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    2. Evanio
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Norwich def

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    3. footyjuana
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      ward

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      1. Demelbrush
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        nailed now dann is here?

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    4. Demel
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Chambers

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    5. jdogg
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Yoshida to chambers gives you 0.1 then get flanagan im.x

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  16. King H
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Really cant decide on sturridge or rooney

    First to 5 it is .... ?

    Thanks ..
    Flag4 mins ago#REPLY

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    1. Demelbrush
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      I'd go sturridge if you can't go RVP. PPG excellent. Could go mad.

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      1. King H
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        cheers mate

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      2. S.Kuqi
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        +1

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    2. Urchin
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Roro

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    3. S.Kuqi
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Sturridge

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  17. Donblaster
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Already made FT. Got 3.8m ITB. Worth upgrading a midfielder for a -4 hit?? Or go with Gnabry or Noone?

    Mata # Hazard # Yaya # Noone/Gnabry
    Benteke # Suarez # Bony

    Thanks!

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    1. footyjuana
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      go with gnabry - palace home and he should start

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      1. Donblaster
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks, was hoping someone would say that! 🙂

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  18. footyjuana
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Who to start today?

    1. Yoshida(ful)
    2. Willimason(SUN)

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    1. footyjuana
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Some replies pls!!

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    2. Urchin
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      yosh

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  19. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    So Mark chickened out and didn't go for RvP, I see. Just did the one transfer. Disappointed. Would have been the greatest differential to climb him up the rankings.

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    1. Lizard Lips
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Looks like he has downgraded a player to finance RVP in next week and avoid taking a hit.

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      1. Lizard Lips
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Actually looks like he has gone and got Dzeko in.

        Very surprised he hasn't taken a chance on RVP with guaranteed game time and the best player to captain next week.

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  20. Valar(Keith)
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Anyone here captaining mirallas? i'm too chicken(and maybe sensible 🙂 ) to switch from suarez but he looks as good an option as any this week

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  21. Bielsa's Blue Bucket
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Have to make this decision on saves potential I think.
    A) Mannone
    B) Speroni

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    1. Tomlette Greggs
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      I might be in the minority, but I'd go Speroni.

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  22. Pabster
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Hazard and Sterling

    Or

    Silva and Erikson

    (My team value is horrible)

    Is J Evans going to start most games?

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  23. SuperOsçarBaby
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    call me crazy but Mata will always assist to Rooney not RVP

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    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      yep, doesn't fancy rvp as much

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      1. SuperOsçarBaby
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        mata seem to play well together with rooney

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    2. Woy of the Wovers
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Crazy SOB

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    3. Demelbrush
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      that is crazy...!

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  24. Gungho_Joe
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Guys, do me a favour and pick this apart:

    Adrian - Mannone

    Mertesacker - Rafael - Shaw - Ward - Bennett

    Mata - Cazorla - Yaya - Lallana - Bacuna

    Suarez - Rooney - Sturridge

    1.4m in the bank to upgrage Mert to Terry and Rooney to Aguero

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    1. footyjuana
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      personal preference - but id get baines for rafael and downgrade rooney to giroud/dzeko - and im a united fan

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      1. Gungho_Joe
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        I'm alright with that, but cheers. Everton aren't in best form, Baines is expensive, can see United going on a run, Rafael has started last 3, Rooney will get points when he plays. Each to their own!

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    2. aehii
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      i think rooney to aguero is a bit far away yet. Merte to terry sounds good. Mid is perfect. Don't know how cazorla will fair with those tough fixures though, he's never scored against big sides. Aside spurs.

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      1. Gungho_Joe
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Cazorla is my little gamble. Just wearing thin on those safe options that everyone has, so took Hazard out for Caz to spice it up. More fool me. Cheers for the tip! 🙂

        And good luck all.

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    3. The ginger cafu
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Aguero is out for a month and I wouldn't put Terry in over Mert this week (fixtures). I personally would have RVP over Rooney so maybe downgrade Rafael to Evans to accomomdate it.

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      1. Gungho_Joe
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Ta! 🙂

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  25. Tomlette Greggs
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    To replace Aguero:

    A) Dzeko
    B) Negredo
    C) Benteke

    ?

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    1. Bielsa's Blue Bucket
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      A and if he only plays a cameo role change to B next week but I think Dzeko can't be benched in his current form.

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    2. footyjuana
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      dzeko

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  26. Lazarus
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Lost on last page

    Is it worth a hit to rid myself of Janujaz for Mirallas this GW, or just play Mutch?

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    1. Demelbrush
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      play mutch I'd say.

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    2. The ginger cafu
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Play Mutch I would think

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  27. brw2011
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Guys and girls,

    Need some help here, please...Current front 3 are Aguero - Giroud - Suarez...

    1) Aguero to Rvp, and Giroud to Dzeko

    Or

    2) Aguero to Rooney

    Option one costs me - 4 pts, but I think I'll have a better front 3...My worry is arsenal have an easy fixture at home this week, but then an awful run...

    Thoughts?

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    1. Urchin
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      2

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  28. Rinseboy
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Any who is chasing in a ML captaining RVP over Suarez!?

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  29. Demel
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Excluding Chambers who is the best £4m defender?

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    1. Tomlette Greggs
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Yoshida (if he's still 4.0)

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  30. Andy1
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Best defender under 4.4?

    A. Flanagan
    B. Vlaar
    C. Olsson
    D. Bruce

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    1. footyjuana
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      ward/yoshida. out of these - vlaar

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      1. Scotty B
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Mignolet

        Koscielny Dawson Rafael

        Oscar Lallana Eriksen Mata

        Suarez Benteke Giroud

        Subs Sidwell, Nastasic Coleman

        Good to go you think guys?

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        1. Scotty B
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 2 months ago

          Or would you play Sidwell or take a hit to get a better midfielder in? already done 1 tfr Benteke in for Lukaku

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