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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. Team Hayemaker
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Right back to business now: Collins or Demel? I like Demel as he more likely to start but Collins does have price/goal threat/bonus with more a rotation risk.

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

      demel

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

      Demel. I fancy Reid to start tonight. Possibly at Collins' expense.

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      1. Team Hayemaker
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Thanks guys.

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

    Shez
    Baines Coleman Cahill
    Haz Toure Lallana Gerrard Mata
    Suarez(c) Dzeko

    Boruc Rodi Ward Chester

    Im happy ish for this week

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  3. Terrible Muriel
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Not that it really matters, but... Ward or Puncheon - first sub?

    Also, I'm kind of sad that the game wont be postponed. Just think of that DGW 31 - Suarez, Studge, Gerrard/Sterling, Aguero, Silva, Zabaleta, Mata, Januzaj,... Mouthwatering!

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

    And there goes Fulhams only hope of a strike against Liverpool.

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

      Haha. I believe they will score tomorrow.

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    2. Holy See
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Not bad 😛

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

    Mannone
    Ward - Fonte - Azpi
    Haz - Yaya - Mata - Lallana
    Suarez - Dzeko - Sturridge

    Adrian - Noone - Vlaar - Evans

    2FT, £0.2m, transfers help?

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

    Tube strike off - http://www1.skysports.com/sky-sports-today

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

      good

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

    Damn you tube strikers, have you no backbone!

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  8. Lincos
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Have to play one of :

    A : Ward (eve)
    B : Koscielny (MUN)
    C : Burner (AVL)

    Thoughts?

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

    Game cancelled.

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

    How is this looking for tonight and tomorrow lads?

    Marshall

    JT Coleman Demel

    Hazard Yaya Mirallas Mata

    Dzeko(vc) Studge Suarez(c)

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

      Subs: Speroni Kos Ward Poz

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  11. Oz lotto
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    • 14 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Hey lads, need some advice on what to prioritise!

    As is my team is:
    Boruc Mannone
    Mert Coleman Gabbidon Collins Clark
    Eriksen Navas Livermore Hazard Lallana
    Ade Negredo Suarez

    I have 2 FT and I think I need to ship Gabbi, and am getting fed up with Navas

    Should I keep him or go to an in-former like Sterling or Nolan?

    Does Gabbi to a Norwich or Hull defender sound ok? If so... I like the look of both's fixtures.

    Cheers in advance lads.

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    1. King Nil Miss ✩
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Would give Navas one more game and then ship him off if he doesn't deliver, go cheap, go Hull.

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

        Exactly. Save a FT
        Sort out Gabbidon/Clark

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

          yeah clark was a bit of a punt... but gabbidon is more of an issue I think

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        2. Oz lotto
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          do you think I should go Negredo --> Sturridge aswell?

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  12. King Nil Miss ✩
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Having in mind that City have a blank in 2 GWs, do I need Silva or Yaya with this team?

    Adrian

    Azpil - Chambers - Kompany

    Hazard - Eriksen - Mata - Cazorla

    Sturridge(C) - Suarez - Rodriguez
    ____________________________
    Manonne Bacuna Ward Evans

    Is it worth Eriksen for one of them for free?

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

      of course - i'd do errikson -- yaya for free in a heartbeat

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  13. Holmes
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Since Strike is called off, here is my final team for this GW:
    Cech
    Ivan, Walker, Figueroa
    Mata, Hazard, Silva, Eriksen
    Suarez(c), RVP, Sturridge
    Bench: KD, Yoshida, Ward, Bellamy
    Will change bellamy to someone next week once I know who wont blank in GW29
    Thanx 🙂

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  14. dzonika14
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    who to pick for my best XI ?

    Boruc/Mannone

    Gabbi/R Bennet/Azpi/Reid/Sagna
    Sterling/Silva/Hazard/Mata/Mirallas
    JRod/Adeb/Suarez

    tnx 🙂

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

    any reason to hold off on fabio > demel or should I just pull the trigger right now?

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    1. Kings of Lyon ★
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Wait for the team sheets.

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  16. thunder_mike
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Cech or Adrian in for Mannone? Don't want to play Marshall and Burner.

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

      Marshall > adrian/boruc

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

        My team is this GW would be
        Marshall
        Burner Coleman Koscielny
        Eriksen Silva Hazard Cazorla
        Suarez Sturridge JRod

        Mannone Januzaj Ward Terry
        1FT 2.0 inb

        I think my best move is a defensive one, so Burner to Demel or Reid a good shout?

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

          terry > cahill/azpi and start them over burner
          or marshall > adrian/boruc and start ward over burner

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          1. droginexile
            • 15 Years
            11 years, 10 months ago

            keep terry, hes only out 1 game at the mo - far better chance of baps and goalthreat than azpi/cahill.

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

      Play marshall

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  17. Kings of Lyon ★
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Some of my rivals had Suarez (c) and Sturr (vc) and have made no transfers. Theres a chance that they do not even know there are midweek games. That strike would have been great.

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

    How is this looking for tonight and tomorrow lads?

    Marshall

    JT Coleman Demel

    Hazard Yaya Mirallas Mata

    Dzeko(vc) Studge Suarez(c)

    Subs: Kos Ward Poz

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

      like it except for Marshall

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

        Don't wanna start speroni

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

      Good. JT is out i reckon.

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

        Auto subs innit bruv

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

      JT to Azpi or play Kos and save FT

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

        0 FT

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      2. droginexile
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        play kos - 6 points guaranteed 🙂 + baps

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

      Terry is injured.

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

        No shit sherlock

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    5. Sergio AGUEROOOOO
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      lacking some sants eg. lallana

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  19. Bridge
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Any ideas chaps? 4.0M and 1FT:

    Marshall (Mannone)
    Coleman, Cahill, Demel (Koscielny, Ward)
    Hazard, Mata, Lallana, Yaya (Noone)
    Suarez, Sturridge, J-Rod

    A) Marshall -> Adrian (double up WHU, good fixtures)
    B) Koscielny -> CHE (double up CHE, fixtures toughening up)
    C) Ward -> CHE (double up CHE, lot of cash in defence...)
    D) Something else.

    Cheers!

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

      marshall to adrian or boruc

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

        Thanks. Thinking Adrian out of those two. Saints not actually keeping many clean-sheets anymore and I could use the extra money to get Aguero back when fit.

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

      J-Rod to Negredo?

      Or save it.

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

        Thanks. Hadn't considered Negredo - two good home fixtures but then the blank - is it worth it?

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

          2 of the best home fixtures of the season, they'll be goals.

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

      J-Rod to Negredo

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

        Thanks. See above...

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  20. asquishypotato
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Now the captaincy dilemma goes from 'who to captain?' to 'who to captain out of Suarez and Sturridge?'

    Sturridge has scored and therefore has scored more points, Suarez has more creativity. Thoughts?

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

      Suarez

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

      Sturridge.

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

      I am having it on Sturridge now. But Suarez is due isnt he? Dilemma...

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      1. Team Hayemaker
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Saurez for me.

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    4. Az
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      members stats paint an interesting picture....

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  21. Göz
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Gotta funny feeling that many (myself included) will have shipped AJ a week early...

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

      or a week too late.

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  22. Amateur Pundit Zan
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Bench one of Erik (new), Adam (SWA), lallana (hul)?

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  23. Lincos
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Tough one here lads..Have to play one of :

    A : Ward (eve)
    B : Koscielny (MUN)
    C : Burner (AVL)

    Thoughts?

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    1. Amateur Pundit Zan
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Kos

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    2. FPL Notebook (John)
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      I'll take Burner off your hands - I only have 2 playing defenders :O

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  24. Wheato182
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    *Sigh* moves armband back to Suarez, excitement that both my ML rivals had 3 players out dies out.

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  25. Buck The Trent
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Will there be any man city presser today?

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  26. Manu5
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    If the Liverpool is postponed, then Suarez who is my captain now would be replaced with my 2nd captain right?

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    1. Kings of Lyon ★
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Aye

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    2. FPL Notebook (John)
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Yep, so don't VC Sturridge 😛

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  27. PlayPercentage
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Any news on Ron Vlaar?

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  28. reeceon
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 10 months ago

    Ready to go?

    Boruc
    Cahill Coleman Mert
    Lallana Mirallas Sterling Yaya
    Suarez (c) Ade Sturridge (v)

    Sidwell Bruce Ward

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

    The union boss just took a hit for SASAS, a compromise had to be made

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    1. trollelu trollkaku
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      apparently the union leader has SAS in his fantasy team

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

    Hmm, when it comes to teams like Fulham, Cardiff and Norwich, Suarez turns in to a different entity. On current form I have the band on Studge gun but just down to how Suarez performs against the really poor teams, I might just switch it back.

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