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22 February 2014 1154 comments
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The Gameweek begins down at the Bridge where Chelseaโ€™s title aspirations will be put to the test by a slick and dangerous Everton outfit.

Beaten in their last two away trips without notching a single goal, Roberto Martinez will be looking to get more from todayโ€™s encounter, while his opposite number, Jose Mourinho, will be seeking out a comfortable afternoonโ€™s work prior to the daunting midweek trip to Turkey in the Champions League.

The Chelsea boss fields a strong lineup as John Terry makes a return after sitting out the last two league outings โ€“ that boost compensates for the loss of David Luiz through injury. Elsewhere, Mourinho also drafts in Frank Lampard for Ramires โ€“ a blow for Eden Hazardโ€™s owners hoping for potential spot-kick returns. Everton initially made just one change in opposition, as Martinez opted for the height of Lacina Traore up front, only for the Ivorian to suffer a hamstring problem in the warm-up; Steven Naismith retains his start, then.

As always, you can look to our Twitter feed for all the teamsheet tittle-tattle ahead of the three oโ€™clock kick-offs, while our Dugout Discussion chatroom is now open to allow you to vent in real-time while the action unfolds.

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

    Double Chelsea defense anyone? In this game that is.

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    1. Lazarus
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      12 years, 2 months ago

      Yup, here.

      Benched Coleman.

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      1. Jax
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        never captain, never bench

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  2. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
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    Mitroglou to start... Kasami RB?!

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  3. โญ Bemba_Da โญ
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    oscar off? ๐Ÿ˜ฏ

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    1. Chu Young Ping Pong
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      12 years, 2 months ago

      or Willian. Both were awful.

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    2. Jax
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      yes. no surprise.

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  4. Bubz
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    Oscar subbed off at HT ๐Ÿ˜ฏ

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  5. TeamSteam
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    • 13 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Chelsea. What a shaite team. League leaders staying back at their own home turf. Standard Mourinho. How can anyone not think his teams play boring as hell.

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

      Yeah. He should take a leaf out of Moyes' book and lose every game. That would be more entertaining

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      1. TeamSteam
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        12 years, 2 months ago

        Why`d you bring up Moyes? League leaders. Undefeated at home. Playing defensively at home. Come on now. It`s classic Mourinho. Yes he wins trophies wherever he goes and he`s a fantastic manager in that regard, i just absolutely despise the way he sets up his teams to play.

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

          Sarcasm aside, Mourinho is boring. I just like to argue.

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

            I get where you`re coming from. There`s just nothing to argue about. Great manager, amazing results, incredibly boring football.

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        2. Somalion
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          12 years, 2 months ago

          I do agree, it seems no matter what people say (despite it being true) the instant reaction is to take a shot at Moyes.

          While I don't like United's style currently I do find Chelsea's set up absolutely tiring. So much so that I actively avoid watching their matches these days as it's a waste of time.

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

            Moyes isn`t yet a big club manager. He can be, perhaps. United/Moyes lack of whatever has nothing to do with what i said about Mourinho. I`ve said this about good ol` Josè for a number of years. I admire the things he`s accomplished, as you`d have to be a pretty stubborn fool not to recognize it. But i don`t care for the man OR the style of football he brings.

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            1. Somalion
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              12 years, 2 months ago

              I agree with you fully. He's a great manager, gets a lot of success and knows how to handle the press and other managers. I, like you, have no interest in his tactics. I can accept them for being successful but it's not something I would like to watch.

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    2. OPTA FPL
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      Hazard is overrated
      at his age, CR7 scored 31 goals in the league

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      1. Malcolm Tucker for England …
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        12 years, 2 months ago

        but Dixie Dean scored more than CR7, so Ronaldo is overrated too by your rational

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

          He`s trolling obviously. On the real though, Hazard pretty shaite first half. Not close to CR7`s level still.

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

        1. No one (to my knowledge is saying he's better than Ronaldo
        2. Ronaldo had penalties

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

          Hazard has penos too, mind you.

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        2. OPTA FPL
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          lot of people here said he will become new CR7 or reach Messi level in next years.
          Haza got many jammy pens too

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

            Pretty sure he's only scored 2 or 3

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            1. TeamSteam
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              12 years, 2 months ago

              2 penos. From 12 goals. Pretty decent for a winger playing on a defensive team with crap strikers.

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    3. Punty
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      12 years, 2 months ago

      I doubt anyone with two eyes and a brain is claiming they don't play boring football

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  6. Gaztafari
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    Phew Oscar off (he's on my bench).

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  7. Mr Smith
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    UFPL experts, substituting players.....i notice the window opens an hour after the last match of the day finishes but when does it close by, i.e. when do you need to have made your substitution by?

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  8. Clay
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    If you had 14.8m to spend on two mids (to play with Haz, Mata and Noone) who would you bring in lads?

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    1. Parm
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      12 years, 2 months ago

      Lallana & Ince.

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

        Nice. Good call, thanks.

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    2. The B
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      12 years, 2 months ago

      Silva and Punch? With Silva you could benefit from DGW in GW31.

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      1. Clay
        • 13 Years
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        But Silva misses two on the bounce. Well worth having him after that though.

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  9. Parm
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    • 14 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Lolscar....

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    1. jas5sk - Youtube channel
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      12 years, 2 months ago

      He's really fallen off since kicking Mata out

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  10. Dr Dream
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    BPS strike again...Azpi playing the best of a bad bunch for Chelsea today...nothing doing BPS wise though...anybody agree ?

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

      Can't really comment on BAPs until 60+ minutes have gone really

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      1. Dr Dream
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        yeah, I know..only one point for him so far though, he's played better than that.

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  11. Godfather Bandit 42
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Did anybody Hazard (C)? How's it looking?

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

    Bollocks.

    Started Fabio over Shaw....

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  13. Venom Snake
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Is the special one playing for a draw

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  14. Rafabio
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Mata on for Oscar? ๐Ÿ˜‰

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  15. Rödallegabomb แดฟแดฎ
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Looking to buy a fitness band. Nike fuel band is a little expensive so looking at Jawbone UP or Fitbit Flex.

    Anyone have any reccomendations?

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    1. TokyoRed ๆฑไบฌ่ตค
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      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      I use a Fitbit one and like it a lot. Sleep band is good as is the silent alarm, otherwise step and stair counter. Can link it to Digifit and MyFitness and get a full calorie counter, exercise and health tracker.

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

      A friend of mine raves about the jawbone, plus it sounds way better than a fit bit. On a serious note I heard that the jawbone data is supposed to be more reliable .

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  16. Coaly
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    I was going to bring Oscar in this week. I still don't see a better option really for under 9.3. Don't really want to get Gerrard and triple on pool and have Lallana. Who should I get?

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    1. Feed tha Sheep
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      12 years, 2 months ago

      same plus Gerrard has no gw 29

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

        Could get snod but if Oscar plays he has more potential it's just a risk now cps mou has been favouring a 4-3-3 recently at oscars expense. Might get a 4.3 and then RVP for gw 29

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    2. OPTA FPL
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Ince

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

      Ince or the ox. Yayay or AJ for double/triple gameweeks. First two cheap mids to fund aguero.

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

        Hmm the of is an interesting shout. Do you think he's nailed for starts short term?

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

          I did before the match today. I think he's the type to perform against the big sides, pace seems the best attack against those. Might play against stoke, and then I'm stuck..

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  17. Optimus.
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Oscar was playing? ๐Ÿ˜ฏ

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  18. โญ Bemba_Da โญ
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    ๐Ÿ˜† ramires

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  19. Revival
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Oscar off is good for us Hazard owners

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  20. Acquafresca
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Oscar has been very very shit recently.. no wonder he doesn't start every game.

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    1. Acquafresca
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      12 years, 2 months ago

      Super Oscar Baby to change his name to Shitty Oscar Baby.

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  21. A.T
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Chelsea v Everton

    Half time update from the pub. As far the beer is concerned they've got London Pride on so that's a good start. The game however is like watching a friendly, reminds me of Serie A. Mirallas is getting the chances for Everton and likewise Hazzard unsurprisingly looks the most dangerous Chealsea bod. If it stays like the first half it's got 0-0 written all over it however the 3 points are there for anyone who wants it. Both sides in 3rd gear.

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    1. Optimus.
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      What does the barmaid look like?

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      1. A.T
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Not bad for a bloke

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        1. iCon
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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          12 years, 2 months ago

          ๐Ÿ˜†

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        2. Optimus.
          • 15 Years
          12 years, 2 months ago

          Nice,pass on my fpl rank won't you?

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          1. A.T
            • 15 Years
            12 years, 2 months ago

            He's impressed and likes the pink kit you've chosen. I told him it was more purple but he's not having it.

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  22. Gaz Downright
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    • 15 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    ended up with two types of crisps

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

      Roast chicken?

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      1. TokyoRed ๆฑไบฌ่ตค
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        The worst crisp.

        Tried KFC flavoured crisps Gaz? Bougt a packer in a combeni recently but haven't resorted toveating them yet.

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

          ๐Ÿ˜† This is why we need a down vote button

          Cheese and onion is the worst

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          1. TokyoRed ๆฑไบฌ่ตค
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            12 years, 2 months ago

            That's just madness. Try Tayto cheeses and onion.

            Brannigan's roast beef and mustard anyone?

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        2. Gaz Downright
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          12 years, 2 months ago

          dear god... will have to check that out

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    2. Lazarus
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      12 years, 2 months ago

      A bag for each hand?

      That's excellent preparation for the 3 o'clock games, bravo.

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      1. Gaz Downright
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        • 15 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        sea salt & cider vinegar, mature cheddar & chives

        fancy I know, but needed that after the display so far

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        1. TokyoRed ๆฑไบฌ่ตค
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 2 months ago

          You're down about 500 yen then ๐Ÿ™‚

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  23. Bubz
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    0 points for Oscar ๐Ÿ˜†

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    1. OPTA FPL
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      got him in wc gw 21 over Lallana, terrible decision (Lalallaa got >30p in that period)

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    2. Optimus.
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      12 years, 2 months ago

      Hopefully owners have a decent 1st sub

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  24. Captain Shirokov
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    Lots of Chelsea hate on here today.

    I guess success ensues jealousy and haters.

    ๐Ÿ˜Ž

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

      *Money ensues jealousy and haters

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    2. Gaz Downright
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      • 15 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      *purchasing success

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      1. Captain Shirokov
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        12 years, 2 months ago

        Success is success. ๐Ÿ˜Ž

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

        All teams buy success. It's not as if United haven't spent multimillions over the years..

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

      There isn't alot of Chelsea hating...But i am fishing...

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    4. Somalion
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Now I understand why you have such a gripe with United.

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      1. Captain Shirokov
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        ๐Ÿ˜€

        I despise the club but mainly its fans.

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        1. Somalion
          • 16 Years
          12 years, 2 months ago

          ๐Ÿ˜ฅ I've been nothing but kind to you!

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    5. Gregor
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      • 16 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Knobhead fans don't help. I don't mean you, if you are one, just generally.

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      1. Captain Shirokov
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        They're not too bad compared to other clubs.

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        1. Gregor
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          • 16 Years
          12 years, 2 months ago

          United are worse, i'll give you that.

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    6. Godfather Bandit 42
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      There'll be more hate when Arsenal play....

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      1. Somalion
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        I've gotten nothing but sh*t from Arsenal fans all season. They, obviously along with Pool, are the most bitter towards United so I quite like seeing Arsenal get sh*t these days.

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  25. Chucky
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Lampard ๐Ÿ™

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  26. Wirtzle Gummidge
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    • 13 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    I would happily buy Eto'o a pint.

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  27. BigManBakar
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    • 13 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Late fitness test for Alex Chamberlain!

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

      wha...?

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

    I'm so hungry

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    1. OPTA FPL
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      what did you do in your ava?

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    2. Somalion
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      No body feeding the troll today, eh? ๐Ÿ˜‰

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

        Oh yeah I'm such a troll ๐Ÿ˜‰

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        1. Somalion
          • 16 Years
          12 years, 2 months ago

          ๐Ÿ˜‰

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    3. Count of Monte Hristo
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      You should eat then

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

        All I have is lemon cake

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  29. jas5sk - Youtube channel
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    Luiz would have buried that FK

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    1. Gaz Downright
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      • 15 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      ... in the free-kick graveyard

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    2. Punty
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      12 years, 2 months ago

      Yes, into a guy coming out from the kiosk with a meatpie on 20th row

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  30. Royal5
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    Nice dive Cahill.

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