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2 February 2014 2423 comments
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Sunday serves up a tempting double header as Arsenal get the opportunity to soar back to the top of the table with a win over Palace, while Liverpool look to cement fourth spot with three points at West Brom.

Proceedings begin at the Hawthorns, where Brendan Rodgers’ side draw up in the Midlands boasting twin destroyers that threaten to tear into Pepe Mel’s defence. Luis Suarez and Daniel Sturridge are backed by an army of Fantasy managers going into today’s clash – big returns for one or both will transform the Gameweek and mini-league scenario for many.

Will it be straightforward for Rodgers and his strikers? Maybe not – only Man City have conceded fewer shots from inside the area at home than the Baggies, while only Hull have conceded fewer “big chances”. West Brom do have a resilient side to them at home and, while the “Mel revolution” hasn’t quite swung into action as yet, today presents a good opportunity to demonstrate progress.

Later this afternoon, the Gunners face Palace at the Emirates. A one-sided affair on paper but Tony Pulis is sure to roll up with a blueprint to stifle and frustrate. Arsenal are likely to need an early goal if they are to deliver the kind of result that will have a big impact on our Gameweeks.

Look to our Twitter feed for all the news from the teamsheets, while our Dugout Discussion chatroom is now open to cater for your real-time needs.

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  1. GoonerByron
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Note to self.. If wanting to captain an Arsenal player at home, make it Koscielny every time.. NOT Ozil 🙁

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    1. BenjaniMwaruwari
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      What's the fuzz? Everyman and his dog captained Suarez and gained 1 point.

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      1. GoonerByron
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        Just hoping for more.. He looks completely disinterested, wasn't even in the camera shot for both the goals.

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        1. QPR expects... glory!
          • 15 Years
          12 years, 3 months ago

          I've had him but a few weeks and been looking to transfer him out ever since. Today was his final chance with me and he blew it. EVERYONE in the Arsenal midfield looks more likely to score than him!

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

          To be fair, captaining a player off form vs a relatively solid defense was never going to make your GW.

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    2. Evans
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Same here

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

    16 points today from 2 players.. Fine, Thank you

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  3. Coaly
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Points check: 54 post baps with haz and Azpi left to play for me

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    1. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      55 with Hazard and Yaya.

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      1. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        Benched Azpi for Ward :/

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    2. Piggs Boson
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      62 with Apzil and Hazard

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

      64(-4) + 3 baps. Haz and Silva to go.

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    4. Phaze 1
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      53 - Kolarov, Silva, Hazard

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    5. Djerbil
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      46 with 3 left

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      1. denial
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        51 +BP's with Zab and Haz to play.

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    6. Chucky
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      55 with Azpili and Haz

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    7. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      No City 😯

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      1. Coaly
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        Planning Eriksen to Yaya this week

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    8. Dial Square
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Same - 54 with Haz and Azpi

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      1. Coaly
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        Nice work

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    9. dribbler
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      it's a good score I think (56 haz silva)

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    10. The Chosen One...
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      51 with Silva and JT....average

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    11. synyster626
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      49, Dzeko, Apzi & Hazard left

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    12. JWF
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Assuming BAPs stay as they are, 72 all out.

      Very worried having no Chelsea or City coverage but I'm pleased with my points haul this week regardless.

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      1. Coaly
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        Definite red arrow for you :/

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        1. JWF
          • 16 Years
          12 years, 3 months ago

          Lol hope not. Nice green yesterday, which should be consolidated tonight but I'm expecting to lose a tonne of places after tomorrow's game. Overall I'm expecting a modest green

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          1. Coaly
            • 13 Years
            12 years, 3 months ago

            I'm joking, great score

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    13. Gamst - Up (?) the Rovers
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      41 (-4)
      2 baps for Koscielny
      Dzeko, Yaya, Kompany, Hazard to play.

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    14. Plagued by indecision
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      72 with Cahill and Hazard

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

        That is an excellent score mate. WHat is your team if you don't mind me asking.

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        1. Jef Costello
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 3 months ago

          his team is linked

          very nice score indeed

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

            How do I see it?

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        2. Plagued by indecision
          • 15 Years
          12 years, 3 months ago

          The Jan WC has paid off handsomely.

          Mannone / McGregor*
          Cahill / Koscielny / Ward / Yoshida / Vlaar*
          Hazard / Mata / AJ / Puncheon / Mirallas
          Suarez / Sturridge / JRod

          Had an awful season but things have started to pick up now!

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

            Very nice team mate and we have a lot of the same players:

            Here is mine

            Mannone | Adrian

            Koscielny | Cahill | Fonte | Ward | Bruce

            Mata | Hazard | Yaya | Lallana | Mutch

            RVP | Suarez | Adebayor

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      2. JWF
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        Dang, nice score.

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    15. WDT
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      62 (-4) + 2 BAPS, + Kompany, Silva, Haz to play

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    16. elkunaguero
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      48 with Hazard, Silva, Azpi and Kolarov to play

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    17. tm245
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      31(-4) with triple City and Hazard to go. I want goals tomorrow.

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    18. GoonerByron
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      38 (-4) with Dzeko, Silva, Hazard 🙁

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    19. DonTheSpecialOne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      47 with Azpi, Yaya, Hazard.

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    20. Gigging Order
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      55 with Kol and Haz left.

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    21. Call Me Old Fashioned
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      41 with Hazard and Yaya.

      What a bunch of shite

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    22. dr. Phil
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      67, baps included, terry and silva to play.

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    23. Leaf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      51 -8

      Hazard , silva , Kolarov to come

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    24. Luchogonzalez
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      70 plus Koscielny BAPS and silva to play

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    25. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      47
      Kolarov (Terry) Dzeko Yaya Hazard to play

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    26. Essan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Only 46 with BPs - 2 to play (Oscar & Yaya - so hoping for lots of goals tomorrow!)

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    27. Dr Dream
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      60 with Silva and Hazard to go..

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  4. DonTheSpecialOne
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Who was it last GW saying Arsenal never would be on top of The table again this year?

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    1. copps
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      well technically if city win tomorrow they aren't

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      1. DonTheSpecialOne
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        😉

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  5. Phaze 1
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Anyone think Kolarov starts tomorrow?

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    1. Vasty Deep
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      certainly hope so....

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  6. HuttonDressedasLahm
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    "Super Sunday" it ain't 🙂

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  7. super zlatan
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    50 points incl baps with hazard and kolorov to go.

    Average?

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    1. Phaze 1
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      slightly below from the looks of it

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

      I reckon that is above average because yesterday average was 18, most people had Suarez captain and not really any big scorers today, unless you had the OX.

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    3. Snikiii
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      no

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  8. Total Foot 5
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Certain Fans Imbeciles :
    In brasil, fans of the World Championship corinthians (who beat chelsea in the final and where spurs' paulinho comes from) are absolute retards. they invaded their training grounds and listen to this, they attempted and hit Guerero....Guerrero was the dude who score both gols that made them be champs ag Chelsea and in semis.They attacked even the front desk guy of the tr grounds.
    Some fans are beynd imbeciles, theyre sons of b****. Guerrero just said 2day he will not play.

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    1. Breadbin
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Oh right.

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  9. Cooper123
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Think I'm doing Ozil to Yaya tonight, potentially a 0.2 swing in the prices if I wait a day.

    Leaning towards Yaya over Mata too, not sure why others are going the other way, yes it's less of a differential but the fixtures are noticeably better. I'll have Mata after the blank for the double but not before.

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    1. Total Foot 5
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      yaya now, and then when mata on whoch ? gw 28 mci balnks.

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      1. Cooper123
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        Don't understand the question - Yaya now, benched for the blank, Mata in for someone else after the blank.

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        1. Total Foot 5
          • 12 Years
          12 years, 3 months ago

          sorry. Meant when gw 28 comes around, you'll have who for 0 pts from mci?

          im similar like u, might go double mci mid w/ silva & yaya. + i have kolarov no who i'll need to drop b4 gw28.

          was thinking Jrod for dzeko , given dzeko could score many pts next 3 gws. u think yaya will outscore dzeko?

          my team
          haz - SILVA - ERIKSEN - AJ - (oviedo)
          suarez - studge - JROD

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

      Get Silva then, he has Yaya's fixtures and Mata's low ownership.

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      1. Cooper123
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        Already have him. Doubling up on City mids, not getting involved with their striker rotation.

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        1. Lazarus
          • 12 Years
          12 years, 3 months ago

          I see.

          I can only have one and I'm probably going to go with Silva over Yaya.

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  10. Art Vandelay
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Squeaky bum time in the Cup. 54-54

    Me - Cahill, Kolarov, Hazard
    Him - Terry, Yaya.

    Kolarov unlikely to play, no points on the bench.

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    1. Cooper123
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      If Kolarov doesn't play then you probably just about have the edge, I reckon

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      1. Cooper123
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        Sorry, I thought they were the other way round. Just about him, I think

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        1. Art Vandelay
          • 15 Years
          12 years, 3 months ago

          Yep, unfortunately.

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

      Tight one. You win

      Cahill 1p
      Haz 2p
      Terry 1p
      Yaya 2p

      Kolarov 1p comes for last 5 mins.

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      1. Gamst - Up (?) the Rovers
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        Yaya 7p

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    3. Gamst - Up (?) the Rovers
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Terry and Yaya win it.

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  11. MattysFantasyFooty
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    63 post baps (-8pt hit) w/ Hazard, Yaya left, Hits pay off 🙂

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    1. Shifty
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      nice score, must feel good that -8 if it worked out

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    2. A.
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Or more specifically, the hit you took this week has paid off.

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  12. Total Foot 5
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    OZIL my sympathies for all those who went w/ ozil for past many gws. Dude is totally out of it. almost as if not interested. such difference when u see the gritty mood of lallana , someone w/ less talent.

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  13. Torreslove
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    silva or yaya for ozil?

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    1. super zlatan
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Probably yaya

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

      Leaning towards Silva myself.

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    3. Phaze 1
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Silva

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  14. Scottys Army
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Got a green yesterday. for 34 ppints

    17 added today but fear a red tonight

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  15. Shifty
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Ozil > Lallana at long last? Already have JRod.

    ML rivals above me have Lallana so it's no differential. Or go with Mirallas?

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    1. dr. Phil
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      honestly im goin for lallana and mirallas.

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      1. Shifty
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        Sounds like a good plan actually, can afford that for a hit, but Ozil is deadweight.

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    2. Sif
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      I'm doing that,

      then use the cash to Janu > Mirralas in time for the black Manchester week.

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      1. Shifty
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        Yea want to get Mirallas in as well, perhaps even for a hit this week. I'm sick of being patient with planned transfers and miss out on points. Has happened alot this few weeks, with Lallana and Nolan in particular.

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  16. Lucinda Williams
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Me: Azpilicueta + Kolarov + 4
    Cup opponent: Kompany + Cahill + Dzeko

    Do I stand a better than 50-50 chance?

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  17. Plagued by indecision
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Should have captained Mannone...

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    1. The Chosen One...
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Should have played Mannone.....

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  18. Retro
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Where does one find the bonuses?

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    1. elkunaguero
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      totalfpl.com

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    2. Chris_Fàbregas #DOOS…
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Detailed stats.

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    3. MattysFantasyFooty
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      detailed stats bottom of page

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    4. Cooper123
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Click the result at the bottom of the FPL page and go on 'detailed stats', it tells you how many BPS they're on

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  19. Sarnab
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Who wins

    Him:: Silva + Dzeko

    Me: 22 points

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    1. super zlatan
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      You

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    2. Cooper123
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      You.

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    3. Kylos
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      you....obviously

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  20. elkunaguero
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Giroud, 0 shot attempt... lovely...

    Time for Giroud to Negredo, me think

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  21. super zlatan
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Rooney worth bringing in for giroud ?

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    1. Sarnab
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      No

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

      Would rather bring in a striker instead of a midfielder for Giroud. But it is time to get rid of him surely.

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    3. elkunaguero
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Negredo?

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    4. The Albatross
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      I brought Rooney in last week. He was unlucky not to score yesterday from what I saw on MOTD. I'm keeping him.

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  22. GoonerByron
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Chances on Januzaj starting vs Fulham?

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    1. Vasty Deep
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      very slim...at best, he comes off the bench if utd is losing 1-0 in 65th min

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      1. Walsh
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        This.

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

      I think he will start.

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  23. Colonel Shoe 肝池
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    my h2h oppo is now up to 87pts !!

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    1. DonTheSpecialOne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      😯

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        1. DonTheSpecialOne
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          12 years, 3 months ago

          And that's your team?

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  24. FPL Daniel
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Cant wait ro sell that 10m waste of space Ozil. Question is for who:

    Mata or YOYO.?

    Please Opinion

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    1. Chucky
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      mata

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    2. Evs
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      If you have silva, then mata.

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    3. Breadbin
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      I'll opinion this. Mata, because I am biased and wouldn't recommend Yaya due to this.

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  25. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Pretty hard to hold on to Ozil now. A great passer and creater, but just nowhere near enough goal threat for a 10m midfielder.

    Question now is....

    Yaya or Lallana ?

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    1. Evans
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Feel exactly the same jinswick .... How deep did he come to collect the ball ?

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      1. Jinswick
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        So deep, and just seems totally uninterested in scoring

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    2. Torreslove
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      in the same boat. i'm thinking silva maybe?

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  26. The Chosen One...
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    0.1 off Giroud > Rooney for free....any hope of a double rise?

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    1. Evans
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      On Giroud ..,...? No chance

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    2. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Rooney playing in midfield mate

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  27. Evans
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    On 33 pts with dzeko and lampard ( that's if the fat gimp plays) but I tell you what I'll never captain ozil again. I did it as a way to catch up my mini league

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    1. Kylos
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Could have been worse, but suarez fired near blank.

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    2. Mighty
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Mmmmm.... Koscielny dominating Mert on the baps over the last few games....

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  28. Alaric
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Anyone fancying a Nolan punt? I might if Carroll's card is rescinded. Great fixtures until GW 30!

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  29. Colonel Shoe 肝池
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    need kolarov to start tomorrow

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  30. DÏLKS
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    A solid 31 points from today with two left to play. The -8 doesn't feel too bad now.

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