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16 March 2014 2575 comments
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After a day of tepid Fantasy returns, Sunday arrives with a double header that looks bristling with drama and points in equal measure. Quite simply, the stakes at Old Trafford and White Hart Lane couldn’t be higher – bitter rivalries, title and European place ambitions – the ingredients are all there. Sunday really should be a treat.

It all begins in Manchester, with David Moyes’ side attempting to maintain the little momentum they’ve gathered from back-to-back away wins and three consecutive clean sheets. That record will be tested to the full by a Liverpool side that’s simply overflowing with goals, delivered in the main by the feared partnership of Luis Suarez and Daniel Sturridge. Fantasy managers will be focused on their performances today, whilst assessing the suitability of United’s assets ahead of their double Gameweek.

The day’s events conclude at White Hart Lane the North London derby – a fixture which has rarely disappointed in recent seasons. Chelsea’s defeat to Villa will have revived Arsenal’s ambitions somewhat but Arsene Wenger’s side cannot afford to drop points against their rivals if they are to get themselves back in the race. As for Spurs, they’ll be seeking a result to aid recovery after suffering hidings from Chelsea and Benfica in the past week. A win would put them firmly back in the hunt for a top four place and keep them on Arsenal’s tail.

Look to our Twitter feed for all the teamsheet tittle-tattle, while our Dugout Discussion chatroom is open to welcome those seeking out some real-time interaction during today’s matches.

Mark Mark created the beast. He's now looking to tame it.

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  1. JT's Dog
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Loyalty to bentaleb is strange, got promise but doesn't bring much to game

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  2. Chris_Fàbregas #DOOS…
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Oh dear, Oxlade Chamberlain.. 😆 Really should be putting chances like that away.

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  3. ElementWire
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Oh dear we're gonna regret that miss aren't we

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  4. THE Wild Rover
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Sherwood is in danger of a complete meltdown. He should quit while he has some sanity left 😀

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    1. SW6
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      He looks like he's in agony

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      1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        orgasm?

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        1. Big_Andy_GAWA
          • 15 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

          Indeed, he's a rare 'un!!

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  5. denial
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 17 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Sherwood totally embarrassing himself. What a fool.

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  6. Total Foot 5
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    for those who might consider getting a 2nd MCI Mid along yaya, go with:

    1--Silva
    2--nasri (save the funds)

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    1. Epic Fail
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      2

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      1. Total Foot 5
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        epic.u rekon because equal outout in pts for less funds or u think nasri will outperform?

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        1. Epic Fail
          • 16 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

          A bit of both. If Silva never had a one off decent game yesterday he wouldn't be on most people's radars. I think Nasri is far more of a goal threat. But he is also at more sick of losing minutes.

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          1. Total Foot 5
            • 13 Years
            12 years, 6 months ago

            reckon navas will eat into nasri minutes but only 20 min max no?

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    2. Obi Wan Elokobi
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      1

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      1. Total Foot 5
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        outout=output

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        1. Obi Wan Elokobi
          • 15 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

          Generally just think Silva looks a better player and always has the chance of getting the big scoring weeks

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  7. Obi Wan Elokobi
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    12 years, 6 months ago

    Would you prefer A or B?

    A). Flanagan and Sissoko
    B). Ox and Chester

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    1. Epic Fail
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      A, if I had to. But I'd rather neither

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      1. Obi Wan Elokobi
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        Not sure what to do though. Could get Curtis Davies and Sterling?

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  8. FionnMac
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Using WC this week, which transfers should I make today so give me a chance of taking advantage or price rises?!

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    1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      gerrard n silva

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  9. jas5sk - Youtube channel
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Who is this new guy, and what have they done to the real Chadli 😯

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  10. Total Foot 5
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    someone hand a Shot of Tequila to TSherwood. and make it the cheapest less distilled one.

    gotta CHILL that mofo down.

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  11. Lallana_
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Boruc | Kelvin Davies
    Coleman Baines Ivanovic | Flanagan Ward
    Toure Hazard Nolan Lallana | B. Johnson
    Sturridge Lukaku Suarez

    0.3M ITB. 1FT.

    Three questions.

    1) Who to bench? Lallana, Ivanovic or Flanagan (DGW)?
    2) Should I replace Boruc with Adrian, Mannone or McGregor?
    3) Should I replace Lallana with Nasri and bench Ivanovic? Thanks

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    1. Obi Wan Elokobi
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      1) Ivan
      2) Mannone, 3 DGW's
      3) If you want to field another DGW personally I would

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      1. Lallana_
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        Thanks mate! Good advice. You went with what I was thinking. It's hard to choose between Lallana and Ivanovic.

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  12. Chu Young Ping Pong
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    so quiet here

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    1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      no utd n che fans ?

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      1. Chris_Fàbregas #DOOS…
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        Chelsea and United fans are on. The usual wind ups aren't though.

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  13. Bolt-on
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    12 years, 6 months ago

    Sherwood just showing the club the job is too big for him

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    1. Crouch Potato!
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Was too big for AVB also!

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      1. Bolt-on
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        Or maybe there's a thought that the club is bigger than it is - either way managers any manager seems to struggle with expectations there

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      2. Epic Fail
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        How AVB got any of the jobs he's had I'll never know.

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    2. Leaf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      But it's only a little job

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  14. Chu Young Ping Pong
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    red card deco

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    1. Chu Young Ping Pong
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      ridiculous

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    2. Chu Young Ping Pong
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      maybe not

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  15. S.Kuqi
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Is this worth a hit? Already have Yaya,Haz

    Lallana&Mata -> Gerrard&Silva (-4)

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  16. Lallana_
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    I had Flanagan/Ward on the bench this week! Baines and Ivanovic did worse lol

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  17. jas5sk - Youtube channel
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    😆 Danny Rose flip

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  18. CMIFLFC42
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Silva or Gerrard? Already got SaS and yaya

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    1. Obi Wan Elokobi
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Silva

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  19. Gaz Downright
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    fair yc you think?

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    1. jas5sk - Youtube channel
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      YC for sure

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  20. Bobby
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Ok can anyone here say whether Luis will get assist and possibly bonus points? I thought handballs counted as an assist if a pen? Why the confusion now? I need the points!

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    1. Wolverine
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Plenty have said over the last 10-15 pages....go have a good read

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    2. FantasyFantast
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Anyone?

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      1. FantasyFantast
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        I read earlier that he will, but Allen already got his assist so why not Suarez? I doubt he'll get it.

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  21. KunBaYaya My Lord
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Is getting in Silva - Stevie G and Coleman worth a -8 or should I leave Coleman out for a -4

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    1. Obi Wan Elokobi
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Get them all in it's always nice to see a huge score in DGW's

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    2. Lallana_
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Get all three!

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  22. Siva Mohan
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Adrian*
    Azpi - -
    Hazard Yaya* - -
    Suarez* Lukaku* -

    A. Rooney + Gerrard + Distin + Chester + Ki + 4
    B. Sturridge + Nolan + Baines + Chester + Ki + 4
    C. Sturridge + Nolan + Coleman + Kolarov + Ki + 4
    D. Sturridge + Nolan + Coleman + CDavies + Ki + 4
    E. Carroll + Gerrard + Distin + CDavies + Silva
    F. Dzeko + Gerrard + Baines + Chester + Nolan

    Please choose..

    Thanks!

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  23. Blue Lion
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Who will get the axe first. Moyes or Sherwood?

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    1. jas5sk - Youtube channel
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Sherwood, but only because there are no Scottish managers who can replace Moyes right now

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      1. Chu Young Ping Pong
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        😀

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      2. JT's Dog
        12 years, 6 months ago

        What about pat macgroin?

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        1. jas5sk - Youtube channel
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

          Scrooge Mc'duck ahead of him on the list

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    2. Bolt-on
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Sherwood

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  24. Big_Andy_GAWA
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Just did Lallana to Yaya. Was half contemplating bringing in Nasri instead...

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    1. Epic Fail
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Why right now

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      1. Big_Andy_GAWA
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        No players in this game, plus Yaya maybe rise tonight.

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  25. Jimbo123
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Bad timing I appreciate, but do we think the following is worth -8?

    Oscar --> Silva
    Lallana --> Sterling
    Dzeko. ---> Sturridge

    Ta

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  26. JT's Dog
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Guessing if the offsides etc have been sorted for Liverpool baps then assist ain't happening

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    1. Chu Young Ping Pong
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Lallana got a similar assist vs stoke so Suarez should get it.

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      1. JT's Dog
        12 years, 6 months ago

        Different rules for saurez

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  27. Chu Young Ping Pong
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Sagna's hair is beautiful.

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  28. PINKFISH (SANCTIONED AND GA…
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Rose amongst thorns

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  29. sminkypinky
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    So Chester is a nailed on pick for both games on gw31?

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  30. isacki: full casual
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Another week, another inability of FPL to be consistent with assists 😆

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