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11 February 2014 1801 comments
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John Terry is still sidelined for Chelsea. Billy Jones is a doubt for West Brom. Kevin Nolan has recovered from the groin injury picked up at the weekend. Robert Snodgrass is set for a late fitness test for Norwich. Craig Noone could return for Cardiff, Liam Rosenior is likely to miss out for Hull and Mathieu Debuchy is out of Newcastle’s home game with Tottenham:

Jose Mourinho has confirmed John Terry will remain on the sidelines with the muscle problem that forced him to miss Saturday’s win over Newcastle. The Chelsea boss expects his skipper to return in time for the weekend FA Cup clash with City, though Fernando Torres has recovered from a knee problem and returns to the squad to face West Brom this evening.

Pepe Mel has admitted Billy Jones is a doubt for West Brom due to a knee problem, with Steven Reid set to deputise at right-back if he fails to make it. The Baggies boss also conceded he may hand new boy Thievy Bifouma a start after he climbed off the bench to score against Palace in Saturday, though Jonas Olsson, Nicolas Anelka and Stephane Sessegnon all remain on the sidelines.

Kevin Nolan has recovered from the groin problem that forced him off midway through the second-half against Villa. Mohamed Diame and Joe Cole are both available for the Hammers home clash against Norwich, though Ravel Morrison has been unable to train due to an ongoing groin problem, Sam Allardyce has revealed.

Robert Snodgrass will require a late fitness test for the Canaries. The Scot missed the weekend draw against City with a groin injury and “has a chance”, according to his manager, who will be without Jonas Gutierrez and Ryan Bennett. Michael Turner is back running after a hamstring injury but is “a number of weeks” away.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer hopes to have Craig Noone and Kevin Theophile-Catherine available for Cardiff’s clash with Villa. The latter missed out with a knee complain at the weekend, whilst Noone failed to come off the bench after sustaining a muscle strain. Craig Bellamy faces a likely three-match ban after the FA charged him with violent conduct for an incident with Swansea’s Jonathan de Guzman at the weekend.

Steve Bruce has conceded Liam Rosenior is “extremely doubtful” for Hull’s clash with Southampton after picking up a hamstring problem at the weekend. The Tigers boss went on to say he may shift Ahmed Elmohamady or Paul McShane to right-back if Rosenior fails to make it.

Mathieu Debuchy is ruled out of Newcastle’s home game against Spurs with the calf complaint that forced him off at Chelsea on Saturday. Alan Pardew is still without Cheick Tiote and Fabricio Coloccini, though is optimistic on a return for Papiss Cisse.

Garry Monk has revealed Michu has missed training due to a swollen ankle but is still hopeful the Spaniard will play some part against Stoke. The Swans boss also expects Jonjo Shelvey to return to action shortly as he continues his comeback from a hamstring problem.

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

    Does this make sense:

    Ozil + AJ ==> Yaya + Pauhlino (Newcastle defense and midfield is shot)

    I have only Kolarov from ManC

    Forwards are SAS and RVP

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  2. Dušan Citizen
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Should I bench Eriksen or someone else? Please help me

    Boruc(Speroni)
    Azpi,Kolarov,Vlaar(Sagna,Ward)
    Hazard,Sterling,Lallana,Navas(Eriksen)
    Negredo,Suarez(C),Rodriguez

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

    I see Skrtl and Stdge have 10K NTI today...

    either casuals, or maybe tube workers who have advance new on the negotiations...

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  4. fireice
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    What would you guys do with this team?

    Mannone, Adrian
    Coleman, Kos, Gabbidon, Vlaar, Bruce
    Hazard, Silva, Mata, Lallana, Noone
    Suarez, Sturridge, Bony

    0 FT, 1.5m in the Bank

    a) Vlaar/Gabbidon -> Azpi, -4 (Can't afford cahill/ivanovic)
    b) Do nothing

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

    It's 1:19pm here (South Africa)

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

      Lekker soos n krekker!

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  6. Lateriser 12
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    So Evs, Champ got you beat in the Senegoal league. Let me get Epic this week. I'm coming for you after. Before taking on Champ in the last 3 GWs

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    1. Evs
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      I'm having a mare since Xmas.

      I'm not even looking at leagues, just trying to get some stability in my team and stop my OR slipping further.

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

        Beric is my new target. Dude's flying high though!

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

          I'll cya in the top 1k then LR 😉 I wanna beat my PB 78th but that might be pushing it

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

          No chance

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

            😀 We'll see sunshine

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        3. Lateriser 12
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          You will have done fine to avoid me passing you.

          @Evs
          Its only a matter of time. Get some Chelsea defence sharpish and you'll be ok.

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

    Ki > Zaha if game off? What say you?

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

      David Moyes wouldn't recommend it

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  8. JT's Dog
      11 years, 10 months ago

      i have had more plans than baldrick over the last 24 hours

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

        😀

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    • tw
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      thinking fabio > demel and saving the other FT leaving me with this lot for the gw

      boruc
      coleman shaw demel
      haz mata silva sterling
      suarez (c) sturridge ade

      mannone, AJ kos ward

      how's that sound?

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

        and yes I'm aware the pool game might be called off in which cased I'd play a 541 and bench SSS

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    • Koflok
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Which one would you choose? Left or right?

      26: Lallana (Bony) vs Dzeko (Gabbidon)
      27: Lallana vs Dzeko
      28: Bony vs Gabbidon

      ( ) means if Liverpool game is called off - replacing my Sturridge slot.

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    • Tomopinder77
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Who should i play??

      A. Vlaar away at cardiff
      B. Burner home to villa
      C. Ward away at everton

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

        vlaar

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    • Tim Canterbury
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      I can't believe they might actually call this off.

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    • Dago
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Best midfielder to replace Noone if hes not fit and the Pool games off. Can be anyone?

      Mata Hazard AJ Lallana ?????
      Adebayor

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    • Joel
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Might go Oscar > Sterling then 🙂

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    • Tmel
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Lambert or Ade or the next few?

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      1. There's Always One!
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        I got rid of adebayor and am regretting it since. Chances are if spurs score he'll be involved

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    • ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      strike off???????

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      1. Absinthe Minded
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Look up

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    • Jafooli
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      #strikeout

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    • troller
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      will gw 29 be off

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      1. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        For which teams?

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    • There's Always One!
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      I feel a big score for silva coming!

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    • Jafooli
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Captain Suarez or Sturridge? 😀

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

      The strike being cancelled just adds to the captain dilemma!!!

      Suarez, Sturridge, Silva or Hazard???

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      1. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Link please.

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      2. SamH123
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Fulham will be knackered as it's their 3rd game in 7 days
        Surely it's Suarez the optimum decision, Sturridge the gamble

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      3. elkunaguero
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        one of SAS, probably Suarez

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    • tw
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      ready for my SSS to wreck havoc on Fulham 😀

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      1. CABAYE4
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Same, was getting rather edgy having got Sturridge in for a hit already this week!

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

          oh wow! would've been miserable bringing him in for a hit only for him to not even play

          so you have treble pool too?

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          1. CABAYE4
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 10 months ago

            Yep, I've had Sterling for about 6 weeks now, probs would have got rid but injuries meant I had other priorities, came good this weekend though!

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      2. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Sturridge, Sterling and Skrtel again.

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

          Skrtel > suarez and you've got it 😉

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    • The HiTmAN
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Who should I start?Pick 2
      1.Barkley
      2.Eriksen
      3.Bacuna

      And if Liverpool Game is off should I captain
      1.Yaya
      2.Hazard
      3.RVP
      4.Lambert

      Cheers For The Feedback Guys Always Appreciated

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    • SPorting
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Strike cancelled?

      Now what are we going to talk about?

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      1. Heydudes13
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Bemba?

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

          I'm sorry. Do I know you?

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          1. Heydudes13
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 10 months ago

            You do.

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

        See below

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

        suarez vs sturridge for the armband
        what transfers to make
        early lineups

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    • D-Burls
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      As a Yaya Toure owner I am more than happy that he has not been banned...but why the hell was he not banned?! The FA is so inconsistent!

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

      Now back to my benching dilemma. Eriksen or Lallana?

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

        Eriksen

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      2. Big Bad Barry
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        form=lallllllllllana

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

        E

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

          as in bench Eriksen and play Lallana

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

            Makes sense. Just reckon Newcastle could be a good game for Eriksen.

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      4. Lateriser 12
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Erik.

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

      The London Underground strike has been called off, so the Fulham vs. Liverpool match will go ahead as normal.

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

        Nice

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

      ?Hi folks, couple of quick questions...
      1) which three to start from mert kolorav shaw vlaar bruce...first 3 as the vlaar/bruce probably wont play? i am expecting utd to score to bench mert?

      2) who to cpt between rvp and silva?

      3) need to remove AJ...have 7.1m...nolan the best option? or paulinho?

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

        1) not sure
        2) rvp (though i'd go suarez!!!)
        3) sterling

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

          well the suarez decision depends on if the game goes ahead.

          Not a big fan of sterling...besides cant have more then 1 pool player being a utd fan 😉

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    • Joel
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Chaps, Fulham have conceded 55 goals so far this season. I think it's obvious who the armband is going to tonight.

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

        Sturridge or Suarez for you?

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

          Suarez for me.

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

        Not so obvious if the game is called off.

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

          Fail. Just seen game is on. Woo hoo.

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      3. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Skrtel.

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    • rozzo
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Anything I need to do here lads? As it stands I am saving the transfer, 0.1 in the bank

      Szczesny
      Coleman Shaw Koscielny
      Hazard(vc) Yaya Lallana Eriksen
      Negredo Suarez(c) Sturridge

      Davis Pozuelo Ward Bruce

      Have I got the captaincy decision right?

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

        Doubling up on Arsenal at the back would be my only worry but looks good, Suarez is definitely the right captain choice this GW imo.

        I've got a relatively similar team :
        Adrián
        Turner Ivanovic Koscielny
        Johnson Yaya Eriksen Lallana Hazard
        Suárez (c) Negredo

        But have 40 points to make up to catch my ML leader so might take a punt on Hazard (c) since WBA are pretty leaky, haven't decided yet

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

          Good team, West Brom are apparently okay at home so I went with Suarez instead of Hazard, lets hope Negredo finds some form, been very disappointing lately, can't wait for Aguero to come back!

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