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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.

  1. HVT
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    How come a previous post mentioned Crouch getting a pair of assists ?
    - Fpl give 1

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    1. laushunman
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      In the first Gameweek this season, Lennon sent in a cross it clattered Moxey's outstretched arm. Referee Mark Clattenburg gave the penalty, and Soldado stepped right up to take it. And Lennon got an assist!!

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  2. Captain Shirokov
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    Who would you rather have for the DGW, Hendo or Sterling? Money not too much of an issue.

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      • 12 Years
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      hendo - guaranteed minutes
      sterling - more potential

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    1. tm245
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      I'm going with Henderson, I think.

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    2. HVT
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      Hendo 103 pts / 6.4
      Ster 88 pts / 5.8
      It's all about the points from here.

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      1. Captain Shirokov
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        Very true but who do you think will get more?

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        1. Jimbo123
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          Well Raheem hasn't payed as much as Hendo this season and nearly matched his points.

          Just depends if you think Raheem will get enough game time to be decent value. I think yes, he will.

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          1. Captain Shirokov
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            Not been too effective through the middle so far today though. Hendo looking more threatening.

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        2. HVT
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          I'd prob go Sterling , he's pogo is higher and a little more explosive , and BR dropped Cout for him today in a big game.

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  3. Dr Dream
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    Gotta laugh at those bonus points at half time..two for Mata and one for Carrick...doh!

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    1. floydy_floyd
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      Shirley not?!

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      1. Dr Dream
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        Shirley yes...

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  4. Shane Ferguson 4.0
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    Which combo is best for this WC team?

    Mannone - Davies
    Zabaleta - Coleman - ............ - Azpi - Chester
    Yaya - ............... - Hazard - .............. - 4.0
    Suarez - Sturridge - Lukaku

    A - Evra + Sterling + Silva
    B - Rafael + A Jonson + Silva
    C - Rafael + A Jonson + Gerard

    Thanks everybody.

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  5. Gaz Downright
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    I would like to see a game with commentary by Michael Owen and Paul Merson only

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    1. Chris_Fàbregas #DOOS…
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      Michael Owen and Andy Townsend..

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      1. Gaz Downright
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        obviously... fortunately Andy Townsend has retired from commentary (right?!)

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        1. Respect My Authoritah
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          Wrong. As rubbish as ever on ITV weekly

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        2. Chris_Fàbregas #DOOS…
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          Sadly not! He was one of my favourite players for Chelsea back in the day too. But is footballing is much better than his punditry/commentary!

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  6. Pinoche
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    Not able to watch the game..How is Sterling playing?

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    1. SW6
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      Average, will probably get subbed soon.

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    2. Ryan
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      Playing centrally and looking out of his depth in that position.

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  7. The Gravless Sheik of Dream…
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    Isn't that an assist for Saurez?

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    1. McSauce
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      I think he will get it ye!

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    2. Baby Face Nelson
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      no

      it was hand ball

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    3. Chu Young Ping Pong
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      Unfortunately he'll get it. Lallana got a similar assist vs stoke.

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    4. Jimbo123
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      Should be and will be

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  8. Gaz Downright
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    watched the replay - pen should have been retaken for encroachment... Henderson was almost level with the penalty spot when the kick was taken

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  9. Mojo Rojo
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    Mata > Gerrard or Silva?

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    1. FPLCEO
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      Gerard....they look like getting a penalty every week with the pace and trickery up top

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      1. Mojo Rojo
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        Isn't he close to suspension though?

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    2. HVT
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      Silva may just be starting to warm up for the World Cup.

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  10. Chu Young Ping Pong
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    Is RVP -> Suarez worth a hit?

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    1. SW6
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      Yes

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      1. Chu Young Ping Pong
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        Nice grav 😀

        The finale was great.

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        1. SW6
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          It really was!

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    2. FACUPARSE
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      You don't own Suarez...

      Abysmal

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      1. Chu Young Ping Pong
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        You're an Arsenal fan.

        Abysmal

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        1. FACUPARSE
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          Better than Al Ahly 😆

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    3. floydy_floyd
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      Maybe the most worthy one iv ever heard actually.

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    4. FPLCEO
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      I would do it for -20 in your shoes

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    5. Phaze 1
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      50/50 imo

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  11. Captain Shirokov
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    Mata - 40m. 😆

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    1. jas5sk - Youtube channel
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      😆

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    2. Chris_White
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      😉

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    3. Parm
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      *£37m 😎

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      1. Captain Shirokov
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        Welbz to come on imo

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  12. aehii
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    Wondering between going 352 for dgw and leaving aguero on the bench, or getting in jelavic or carroll. Fascinating.

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  13. jas5sk - Youtube channel
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    Carrick has to go

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    1. Chu Young Ping Pong
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      Just Carrick? 😀

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      1. jas5sk - Youtube channel
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        He should be 1st, imo

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        1. Chu Young Ping Pong
          • 13 Years
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          yea I agree.

          Tactical Brendan ‏@tacticalbrendan 22h
          #AskCarrick did you know passing the ball forward increases the chances by a considerable margin of your team scoring?

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          1. jas5sk - Youtube channel
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            I have no idea what Carrick does for the team. He's not a DM or a CM or a attacking mid

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    2. money face bandwagon
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      nani? young? cleverly? 🙂

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  14. Godfather Bandit 42
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    Lets discuss the assist/no assist after the game, yeah.

    In the meantime - Moyes out? Lol.

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    1. Wolverine
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      12 years, 16 days ago

      Let's also discuss that after the game....yeah?

      The game isn't over at half time

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      1. Godfather Bandit 42
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        Fair enough!

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        1. Wolverine
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          I'm just a bitter united fan tbh....

          I think the assist/no assist is very topical though. Anyway no doubt it is an assist.

          And yes...moyes out anyway

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  15. Parm
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    Even the adverts are depressing as a United fan. 🙁

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  16. r0nh
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    Great penalty by Gerrard.

    He has had penalty of practice though...

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    1. FPLCEO
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      Will probably miss for England in a shootout this summer

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      1. r0nh
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        You think England will get out of that group 😯

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    2. RÏɠBY
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      coat.. door.. use them

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    3. Gaz Downright
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      oh dear

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  17. Blue Lion
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    I know there has been enough and more discussions on this already, but didn't Vertonghen get an assist in a similar situation earlier this season? And i remember him getting the assist points instantly.

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    1. mipola
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      Lallana got one too

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  18. laushunman
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    Lennon sent in a cross it clattered Moxey's outstretched arm. Referee Mark Clattenburg gave the penalty, and Soldado stepped right up to take it.

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  19. Goaldigger
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    Time to give Mata a rest? Or the team a rest from Mata?

    Also, get Welbeck on! For cringing out loud.

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    1. jas5sk - Youtube channel
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      9 goals in him! They need a goal machine right now

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      1. Goaldigger
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        The lad is bang on form. Criminal to not play him.

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    2. Forget Special, I am the ON…
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      Januzaj needs to go and so as Rafael

      Valencia & welbeck to come on

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      1. Goaldigger
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        Rafael maybe, he may get sent off otherwise.

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    3. aehii
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      A rest for what? He's barely played for weeks, and he misses the champions league game in 3 days. I think Januzaj has looked weak, and can't cope with the physicality.

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  20. d1sable
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    12 years, 16 days ago

    Im not watching the game as im at work, did Suarez touch the ball before Rafeal handled it? I ask because the assist rules are differnet in theSky game.

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    1. GREENDREAMS11
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      yes, he did

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    2. Forget Special, I am the ON…
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      Yes last touch was from Suarez i.e. 3 points will be given to Suarez today it definitely was an assist from him.

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    3. Somalion
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      I believe so

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  21. Mojo Rojo
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    How many YCs is Gerrard on?

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    1. mipola
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      6

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      1. Mojo Rojo
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        Cheers

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    2. RedLightning
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      7

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  22. Chris_Fàbregas #DOOS…
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    I haven't seen the Rafael handball in slow mo replay, only saw it in real time; was it deliberate?

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    1. Ryan
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      Why would you deliberately handball inside the box?

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  23. Respect My Authoritah
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    Wrong. As rubbish as ever on ITV weekly

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  24. Jafooli
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    Owen, please leave.

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  25. JT's Dog
      12 years, 16 days ago

      Does mata start with 4 bap points? Can't work out what he has done to merit those

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      1. Gaz Downright
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        he gets 4bps for not going mental over the position he is forced to play in

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      2. Goaldigger
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        Sideways passes

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      3. Jafooli
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        Carried over from Chelsea days....

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    • JT's Dog
        12 years, 16 days ago

        Ref says if ball was going in goal or breaking up play in middle of park it would have been yellow.
        So breaking up play in box isn't as bad an offence as the middle of the park

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      • trollelu trollkaku
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        How has not made any changes? Is he watching a different game to everyone else!!

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      • Fresco
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        This is the single most disgusting fantasy GW I've ever had for the last 6 or 7 years! I'm fed up with this season!

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      • SW6
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        Another Pen!

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      • Billy Gilmore
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        Lol another penalty.

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