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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. Declan
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    The crowd seem a bit subdued.

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    1. Wakka Wakkas
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Its WestBrom - What else do you expect?

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

        A song or 2 would be nice.

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      2. isacki: full casual
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        Been to the Hawthorns several times despite not being a fan as I was born nearby. They were a brilliant crowd against Chelsea when they stuffed them.

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    2. Azerbaijan Shopping Centre
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      extremely !

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

    Sturridge currently left back 😀

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    1. Azerbaijan Shopping Centre
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      I think that might be Kolo

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      1. Azerbaijan Shopping Centre
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        he is so crap !

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

      in the clubhouse?

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      1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
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        12 years, 3 months ago

        *tumbleweed

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

          😀

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  3. d1sable
    • Has Moderation Rights
    12 years, 3 months ago

    I was planning on Sturridge -> RVP this week but im not so sure now, the man just keeps scoring.

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    1. Keane There Dunne That
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Look at his form and fixtures.....keep him

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

      Man Utd vs Fulham or Liverpool vs Arsenal.

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

      Don't do it. Utd have a blank soon, Studge has no Euro games either.

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  4. Wolverine
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    The atmosphere in this game...I didn't know they were playing this match at a library

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

      very odd indeed

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

      Suarez RVP Studge

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

        Reply fail to D1sable

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  5. copps
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    liverpool suddenyl really turning it on

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  6. Solenya
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Yes Daniel you can move forward from LB now

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  7. isacki: full casual
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Olsson is fecked. WBA's CBs are fecked.

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  8. Revival
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Olsson injury, more good news for SAS

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  9. Pinky and Brain
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Lugano Yes!!

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    1. isacki: full casual
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Came on after 30 mins so can't get a cheeky CS

      This is great news, he's shocking.

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  10. Make United Great Again
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    The SAS rarely let you down tbh.

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

      Not really, it is SRVPS now

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

      Thank you for your honesty.

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  11. Captain Shirokov
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Lugano on 😀

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

      Oh dear, poor West Brom

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

    LUGANO 🙂

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  13. Keane There Dunne That
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Lugano on 😆 More goals to come hopefully

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  14. Bøwstring The Carp
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Any (c) a City player?

    Negredo here 😎

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

      😯

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

      Not a wise choice but you always have an element of luck.

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  15. isacki: full casual
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    Team SAS checking in o/

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    1. AK ⭐
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      o/

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

      o/

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      1. 50shades of o'shea
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        o/

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

      o/ Ade, right? 😉

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      1. isacki: full casual
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        Haha flair. Nah "A" just being "And"

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

          🙂

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    4. LewanGOALski
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      o/

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

    the live.prem site is really good......surprisin really

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

    😯

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

      😯

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

        😯

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

      He plays next game.
      Will score a goal too!

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  18. isacki: full casual
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Anyone ever got a CS from someone who came on before 30 mins after their team conceded?

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

      I havent, but I'm sure some people managed it last season sometime

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

      Not that I can remember.
      I've got a couple when my player has gone off after 60 and then his team have conceeded. Those are the best! 😀

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      1. isacki: full casual
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        That wasn't Evra was it? I had Evans 😆

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

      Hopefully no one today.

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    4. The3rdTurd
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Not a defender (obviously), but Januzaj did this in GW18 against Hull.

      The previous week against West Ham, he did the reverse of being subbed off on 68 minutes before West Ham scored.

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

    Yaya rising tonight ?

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    1. isacki: full casual
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Think there's a decent chance he won't, only gone up 3% in 14 hours and still needs 6% more.

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

        I plan to get him in this week but I would prefer to wait after tomorrow's game

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        1. isacki: full casual
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 3 months ago

          Check at midnight and you can be pretty sure as price changes only happen an hour and 40 minutes later

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

      Only 1000 more transfers needed, quite possible.

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

        *2000

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  20. Towsor44
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Is Mata enough for next weekend? Thinking of swapping Ozil for him? Or do I need RVP? Currently got SaS and JRod

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

      I've got SaS and JRod and I'm not getting any more Man United cover. It will probably be 2-0 or something, not worth breaking up a winning combination.

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  21. xuwei
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    SAS just stands for Suarez and Sturridge right? My buddy thinks it's Suarez Aguero Sturridge.

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

      It stands for both.

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

        That's confusing!

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

      Liverpool fans came up with it so it stands for Suarez aspas sturridge 😀

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

        Was being used years ago to refer to Sutton and Shearer when they were at Blackburn. Liverpool just resurrected it.

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    3. Woy of the Wovers
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      In FPL, it includes Aguero.

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    4. Podge
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      It includes Aguero here but the newspapers think its just Studge and Suarez

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  22. _Ninja_
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    It's all about the SGS this weekend...

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

      Giroud goal would be lovely

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

        You have a lot of hope on a donkey

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    2. Woy of the Wovers
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      Can't think of any recognised strikers starting with G.

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      1. _Ninja_
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        12 years, 3 months ago

        Could get more points than someone like Ade this week..

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

    I was asking Saturday morning, who else was captaining Sturridge and no one else was...

    I bet if I ask now that will change.... (come on out lurkers!) Who is with me? 🙂

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    1. isacki: full casual
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Nice one, gonna be doing that on a regular basis? Seems a pretty give and take relationship between Suarez and Sturridge.

      Sorry for the mental image.

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      1. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        *Nightmares.

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

          🙂

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

        Hahaha! 🙂

        Yeah I think I will, the only way I can make up any ground (sitting at 500k) not as left field as Mark's Bony, but still different enough to do well.

        approx 4% captained him this week, and only 1% in top 10k, so 1 more goal, and I should climb a fair bit

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        1. isacki: full casual
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          12 years, 3 months ago

          It's tricky. The Suarez v Sturridge comparison is actually totally one sided, over all games. But what might be of interest is the games they played together.

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

            Yeah, I think I will take it game by game, and throw Aguero and Rooney into the mix too.

            I think I will get Roo for Ade and Captain him next week (can't afford RVP)

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

        I reckon Suarez is the giver.

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

      So the point of this post is to find people who only gloat when their fantasy team does well?

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      1. isacki: full casual
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        Can just log onto dugout discussion at 5pm for that

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

        Well no one was willing to say they had done it yesterday, just wondering if it would change now he had scored.

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

      i capped him 🙂
      team danny

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  24. Wakka Wakkas
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Cutinho is such a ball hog - the guy needs to pass.

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    1. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Indecisive too.

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

      relentless long range off-target shots. frustrating

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

    This really has been an atrocious game!

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  26. LewanGOALski
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Kolo Toure looks like Idris Elba 😯

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  27. RamaJama
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Suarez and Bony to Sturridge and RvP?

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

      yes

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    2. GREENDREAMS11
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      No, SAS is the best way forward if you can afford it.

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    3. AK ⭐
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Madness

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

      Lol don't get rid of Suarez

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    5. Thick Of It
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Why get rid of suarez?

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

        Seems like he's more and more becoming an expensive assister for Sturridge.

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

    Just 1 assist for Suarez
    I will take that all day long. Now sub him off Rodgers 🙂

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

    SOS for non SAS owners

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    1. GREENDREAMS11
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Not with you, 23 points and counting if the Baps stay the same assuming you (c) Suarez

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

    Anyone else think Studge will keep up with Suarez for the rest of these season

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

      Suarez to RVP this week for me

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