Fixtures

Frisking the Fixtures – Gameweek 33 – The Weak

Having analysed those teams with Strong upcoming schedules yesterday, the second part of this week’s look at the upcoming fixtures focuses on those sides with less fortunate run-ins. Newcastle face a tough task to turnaround their poor form, Liverpool are set for a couple of tests against their title rivals, whilst those eyeing up Man United could decide to hold fire for now:

Newcastle

Newcastle GW33

Alan Pardew’s side had struggled enough from Yohan Cabaye’s departure to PSG but the recent loss of Loic Remy to suspension and injury has simply proven too much for the Magpies. Newcastle have scored just one goal in their last seven games without the Frenchman, though his manager is optimistic he could come into contention this weekend.

Whilst a potential return for their top scorer is good news, the remaining schedule doesn’t give Pardew too much to smile about. Games against Man United, Arsenal and Liverpool, in addition to a trip to the Britannia, where Stoke have lost twice under Mark Hughes, indicates the tough task ahead for the Tyneside team. With Tim Krul and Mathieu Debuchy still injured, the Magpies’ defence looks very shaky and not an advisable investment. Moussa Sissoko blinked onto Fantasy radars for a while but has since gone back undercover. If Remy does indeed return for the weekend, he will need to hit the ground running at full tilt to justify any investment – in all likelihood, most managers will be eyeing up strikers with a double Gameweek in preference to the Frenchman.

Liverpool

Liverpool GW33

The fragrance of optimism currently infusing the Merseyside air right is very understandable but the Reds have the toughest task of any of the title claimants. Brendan Rodgers’ side face Man City and Chelsea in the next four, and whilst you couldn’t rule them out of those games, the goal-fests we’ve come to expect of Liverpool may not be in evidence against either of their main rivals.

Fantasy managers sitting on two or even three of the Reds main attackers have a tricky decision on their hands as they ponder whether to swap for players with kinder schedules over the next four Gameweeks. Luis Suarez looks unlikely to leave any sides but Steven Gerrard and Daniel Sturridge could find themselves expendable in their owners’ eyes and Raheem Sterling’s game time has been so patchy of late that holding onto the winger looks unwise regardless of fixtures. The defence has toughened up lately, with three clean sheets in the last five, but Simon Mignolet may be relying more on save points and Martin Skrtel’s goal threat will be needed to boost his production. Budget defender Jon Flanagan has made the left-back spot his own but owners will be benching him for the visits of the title rivals – few will be looking to purchase at this point.

West Ham

West Ham GW33

A 2-1 win over Sunderland on Monday all but assured the Hammers’ Premier League safety – and a good job too. Sam Allardyce’s side face four of the top six in the last six Gameweeks, with only a home game with Crystal Palace and trip to West Brom offering the Upton Park outfit some respite. The widely-owned Kevin Nolan will be hard pushed to reward his backers, while Andy Carroll couldn’t have picked a tougher time to come into form. Clean sheets are also likely to be thin on the ground and the time looks to be up on budget sensation Adrian, while Guy Demel and Winston Reid look unlikely to deliver many more shut-outs over the run-in.

BE WARY OF

Norwich
A loss to Swansea was the last thing the Canaries needed as their supply of remaining ‘winnable’ games dwindles. Any remaining owners of Martin Olsson, John Ruddy or Robert Snodgrass may be minded to hold for the next two against West Brom and Fulham, especially with the latter’s goalscoring form, but with games against Liverpool, United, Chelsea and Arsenal to end the season, Chris Hughton’s side won’t find many Fantasy backers for the run-in.

Stoke City
Mark Hughes has defied his detractors and made a good fist of turning Stoke into a different team than the one he inherited. The Potters have now lost just one of their last nine games (against Man City) and have three wins on the bounce, but a weekend trip to Stamford Bridge and game against Spurs in the next four somewhat lessen the immediate appeal of Sparky’s brave new world. The fixtures around those games (against Newcastle and Cardiff) could still prove profitable and Fantasy managers may opt to rotate the likes of Marc Wilson at the back. Further up the field, the situation is uncertain. Charlie Adam was benched upon his return from a three-match ban last week, Jon Walters returns from suspension this weekend to add to Hughes’ options, while the in-form Peter Odemwingie is frustratingly classified as a forward across the Fantasy games. Marko Arnautovic could be a real punt, though, with a goal and two assists in his last three outings.

Man United
Pulling a rabbit out of the hat to stifle Bayern Munich last night, David Moyes’ team will be rightly full of confidence going into this weekend’s game at St James’ Park. But a blank Gameweek afterwards followed by a difficult trip to Everton means that buying into the rising stock of Wayne Rooney and Juan Mata might be best postponed until Gameweek 36, when the schedule turns very much in their favour. The United defence could come into consideration at that point, too, though if the likes of Rafael, Chris Smalling and Jonny Evans recover from injury anytime soon, Moyes’ defence may be tricky to second-guess.

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  1. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 12 months ago

    bench one:

    a) coleman (ARS)
    b) delph (FUL)
    c) ward (car)

    note: i have baines as well

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    1. EmreCan Hustle
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      Delph.

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    2. Chris_White
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      Delph

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    3. Caine & Co.
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      ward

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    4. BeachBadger
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      Delph

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    5. mr gruber
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      Ward as the upside would be disappointing to miss on the others.

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  2. Chris_White
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 12 months ago

    If Noone is declared fit, would you start him or Sterling this week?

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    1. Caine & Co.
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      neither

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    2. HVT
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      Don't know CW ,
      But I would start No one if fit ,
      In fact sell Sterling ASAP (as you well know)

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    3. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      Neither

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      1. HVT
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        And play 4 at the back ?
        Who's your def CW ?

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    4. Mr. Bean
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      • 13 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      start Noone, he's ready 🙂
      http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/26860543

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      1. Dogba
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        Nice! Might bench AJ then.

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      2. Enzo the Baker
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        Great news ! 🙂 need a good first bench option if gerrard doesn't start (to avoid suspension).. Was contemplating putting chester ahead of noone in bench order but this is a better option

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  3. HVT
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 12 months ago

    Pick 1 please :
    A - Eriksen
    B - Aj
    C - De Guzman.

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    1. Connor's Calling
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      A or B

      Wait until after this weekend maybe?

      -see if Eriksen plays as well with Ade back
      -see if AJ starts!

      Don't like De Guz myself

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      1. HVT
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        2 ft as it is and Erik due to rise Friday night at current rate.
        I think you may be underestimating JDG but no doubt Erik seems the 'safe' pick whilst Sunderland look all but relegated.

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    2. mr gruber
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      Probably A if getting in now.
      I have B, but will change to A after DGW.

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    3. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      I have De Guz, brought Eriksen in last night... But I would prefer Eriksen over De Guz, So Eriksen for me

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    4. Mr. Bean
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      stats say De Guzman slightly edges it, but him and Eriksen are pretty much identical when it comes to goal threat.

      both 11 goal attempts last six gameweeks with DeG getting 7 on target to Eriksen's 5, both with 12 chances created

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      1. Mr. Bean
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        I'm thinking about Gerrard > Eriksen (1 of 2 FT) for Spurs home match against Sunderland, thoughts?

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        1. Mr. Bean
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 12 months ago

          reply fail

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        2. HVT
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 12 months ago

          Sounds a solid move to me Bean , go for it.

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  4. Connor's Calling
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 12 months ago

    Guys, very boring question...but any news on Baker?

    Would you bring him or Chester in this week? (don't need either for GW34).

    Villa's fixtures are far better, but worried about Baker's starting spot...

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    1. HVT
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      Chester is safer IMO , and I think he's only bench fodder for you anyway ,
      So don't fret - James.

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  5. GRIMANDI [formerly boring M…
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 12 months ago

    Ive got a rather big bone to pick with PAUL & his false advertisment on this website. 8/1 chelsea to score at anytime. Should have known it was too good to be true. didnt realise until it was too late but it was infact 8/1 chelsea to win. Get you fact right. You just cost me a big ben

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    1. SPorting
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      A big ben?

      You mean you dropped a clanger?

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    2. Van Dal
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      I was thinking those odds were crazy!! that really is bad games from this website!

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      1. Rhinos
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        dont see how its possible to put a bet on without knowing the exact odds from the actual betting website you do it with, not sure how its Pauls fault in any way

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    3. J0E
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      • 14 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      Hi, Grimandi - I'll drop you an email. Looks like there was a mix up in the editorial so many apologies. I'll explain more in the email.

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  6. mipola
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 12 months ago

    Need a differential striker
    A)Benteke
    B)Ade

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    1. SPorting
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      Plan for the future, Borini.

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    2. Alberto Tomba
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      How about Eto'o. It's too soon for Ade perhaps, give him a game at least.

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    3. Holmes
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      Bony or Jrod

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    4. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      Benteke or Bony.

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    5. Mr. Bean
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      Carroll

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      1. mipola
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        Thanks for the replies!

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  7. Alberto Tomba
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 12 months ago

    David Silva's average playing position has not changed since he has supposedly been playing "in the hole".

    http://members.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/player-profiles/david-silva/

    Whilst I see that on the lineups and in the general positioning as a part of the team he might be regarded as having more freedom, perhaps City are more defensive towards the end of the season.. To say he's in great form would be appropriate.

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    1. SPorting
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      My grandmother is 102 and also in "great form".

      Doesn't men she'll be scoring many FPL points though.

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      1. Alberto Tomba
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        Mornin' Sporting 😉

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        1. SPorting
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 12 months ago

          Howdo AT.

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      2. Dogba
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        And here I was thinking I'd ditch Yaya for Nasri instead of Silva to free up Aguero-money!

        My thinking was that Aguero back means less chance of penalty for Yaya, pluss they are currently playing with 1 striker and Silva in the hole, means good things for Silva.

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        1. Alberto Tomba
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 12 months ago

          Tough one eh Dogba. This is one of those roll the dice moments, where both ignoring Aguero to focus on the rest of your team or waiting for Aguero as a great differential both seem like good ideas!

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          1. Dogba
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 12 months ago

            Yeah, well, no need to decide on Aguero this GW, can wait until next, but if Pelle says he's fit I'm considering ditching Yaya this GW.

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            1. Alberto Tomba
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 12 months ago

              It's possible to wait, but I'll lose a transfer to get evertonians out for GW35 if I don't do Gerrard->Delph this week to fund Aggy next week. It's all gotten messy!

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              1. Dogba
                • 11 Years
                9 years, 12 months ago

                Ouch, that is messy. Play Delph every week? That sounds terrible, although his next two are pretty nice.

                Wait on weekend presser for Aguero, if he's fit, do what you have to in order to be ready for him next GW IMO.

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                1. Alberto Tomba
                  • 11 Years
                  9 years, 12 months ago

                  Haha, no I'd only play him this week and for the later double as I'd do Mutch->Silva next week (I'll find playing Mutch in any of the other fixtures apart from stoke would be tough and they'll be up for defending). It's just a thought at the moment.

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      3. Camp No No
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        Good point, thanks, I was already considering YaYa to your grandma to free up money to get Aguero.

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  8. La Roja
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 12 months ago

    Hi lads

    Save FT for DGW?

    Speroni*

    Ward* Coleman* JT

    Nasri* Yaya* Mirallas* Hazard

    Lukaku* SaS

    Bench: Marshall Demel BJohnson Chambers

    2m ITB already got 7 DGW'ers

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    1. Dogba
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      Save Roja, looking good. What do you think about Mirallas' chances of fighting his way back in?

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      1. La Roja
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        I reckon he will start vs arsenal

        Not sure about palace game though

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    2. HVT
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      Can't see why not Roja.

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    3. mr gruber
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      you mean that's you r team now?
      you could use FT (this week or next) to get City def if nothing more urgent.

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      1. La Roja
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        Yep current team

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    4. Alberto Tomba
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      Yeah Save.

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  9. Onana Whatsmyname
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 12 months ago

    Help

    2 frees so want to use one but no ideas:

    Marshall (mannone)

    Flanagan Coleman Ward (Bardsley, chambers)

    YAYA Silva Hazard Mata (Noone)

    SLS

    Any creativity much appreciated

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  10. Demí
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 12 months ago

    @RichCawleySLP
    Marouane Chamakh fit for Cardiff.

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    1. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      Hallelujah

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      1. Demí
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        Chamakh (C)

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    2. SPorting
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      Worst. Hulking. Ever.

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      1. Demí
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        Slow news day

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        1. SPorting
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 12 months ago

          😀

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        2. GRIMANDI [formerly boring M…
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 12 months ago

          Demi. Will we get city news today or tomorrow?

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          1. Demí
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 12 months ago

            Should be today around 2

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            1. GRIMANDI [formerly boring M…
              • 12 Years
              9 years, 12 months ago

              Thanks

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    3. Connor's Calling
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      Yup, agreed. Pulis let us (ITFC) keep Jonny Williams this week (his loan was up on Monday) purely on the fact that he was getting Chamakh and (maybe) Gayle back this weekend.

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  11. Dogba
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 12 months ago

    Morning guys. Not sure what to spend them on but I have 2FTs, 0.4M in the bank.

    Mannone*
    Chester / Azpilicueta / Baines*
    Silva* / Hazard / Yaya* / AJ*
    Sturridge (vc) / Suárez (c) / Lukaku*

    Subs: Adrián Noone Dann* Ward*

    Adrian -> 3.9M or Harper to free up some cash (?) 8 doublers already.

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    1. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      Mannone to Speroni

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      1. Dogba
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        Triple Palace defense, really? I've got no DGW GK for GW37 then either.

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        1. La Roja
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 12 months ago

          Didn't notice palace defenders, ignore me

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          1. Dogba
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 12 months ago

            Okay. Yeah, basically I don't have any pressing matters so, I was thinking just do a GK transfer to free up cash for next GW with potential Aguero-investment... but it's tempting to ditch Yaya, for some reason.

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            1. Irish Madridista ⭐
              • 13 Years
              9 years, 12 months ago

              I'd ditch a GK for a 3.9 to free up funds before I ditch Yaya.

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              1. Dogba
                • 11 Years
                9 years, 12 months ago

                Yeah, probably. You just know he'll squeeze in at least one over the next 2-3 GWs.

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    2. Dogba
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      Yaya -> Nasri if Aguero is fit? No pens anymore for Shaft if Kun is back. I've only owned him for 3 GWs, already I want to get rid... I don't think I like him for FPL, but he keeps bringing in the points.

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      1. Alberto Tomba
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        Tough one eh.
        I'd be more inclined to do Azpi->Demi But I'm not sure how to fund it.

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        1. Dogba
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 12 months ago

          Azpi has a great defensive fixture while Demi has a terrible one, Southampton are scoring goals for fun lately! I'm steering clear of City defense (DGW at Anfield too :o) and keeping one spot open for Aguero.

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          1. Irish Madridista ⭐
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 12 months ago

            ^ This, not sure why people are getting in City defence already with their next two fixtures against two of the most attacking sides in recent weeks.

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            1. Alberto Tomba
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 12 months ago

              Southamton faced Norwich, Tottenham and Newcastle in their last three. All three clubs have been up and down lately. I think City focusing on a title push (at home) is a different beast so my opinion is that southampton probably won't score. Rodriguez had far more space at the weekend than the likes of Kompany will allow him at the Etihad. And the Liverpool fixture is part of a double, the other half of which is tasty and after which is the most comfortable run in.
              Pellegrini also made quite a point in one of his pressers that City would become more defensive for the end of the season, something we've seen as Silva's average playing position has remained the same even though he's playing 'in the hole'.

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              1. Alberto Tomba
                • 11 Years
                9 years, 12 months ago

                Noone to Ki, Delph or Amalfitano to get an extra double perhaps.

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                1. Dogba
                  • 11 Years
                  9 years, 12 months ago

                  Then I'd have to bench Hazard. And I do not want to bench Hazard with him on penalties, no way.

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                  1. Alberto Tomba
                    • 11 Years
                    9 years, 12 months ago

                    Yeah, sorry I wouldn't be doing that either. Delph and Amalfitano's DGW are later though, and Delph could be a good option for this week even.

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              2. Irish Madridista ⭐
                • 13 Years
                9 years, 12 months ago

                Finally someone explains it to me 😀

                Ok, I now see why people are getting in City defence.
                However, I don't expect City to keep a clean sheet against Southampton, they might, but I doubt it with the form Southampton are in.

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                1. Alberto Tomba
                  • 11 Years
                  9 years, 12 months ago

                  🙂 Yeah you could be right. Next week is the time to fill that third spot I guess.

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    3. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      I see you have Lukaku* with a star, if you're thinking of shipping, Benteke would be delicious this week 😉

      Otherwise, if you want to ship AJ, you could go for De Guzman as a differential, or for Eriksen if you want to go down that route but you know what he's like.. Great player in a mental, rotating, out of form team.

      Team looks solid enough, no outstanding transfers to be made, I'd save 1 transfer for next week if possible.

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      1. Irish Madridista ⭐
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        Personally if I were you, I would 100% do Sturridge -> Benteke / Bony.

        I expect Sturridge to ease off on the points with his run in of fixtures and Suarez on form, and a lot of people will be shipping after 34 for Rooney anyway so why not take a 2 week punt on someone?

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        1. Dogba
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 12 months ago

          TEKKERS! 😮 I kind of like the Sturridge -> Benteke punt, hehe. That is actually really tempting. If Aguero is in the City squad this weekend, I'll consider it, but it means I gotta drop Yaya -> Nasri in order to get Aguero next GW. So would be a one-week punt.

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          1. Irish Madridista ⭐
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 12 months ago

            Sure you only want Benteke for the Fulham game anyway 🙂 I'd estimate that Benteke will outscore Sturridge by 4+ this week, (although now that I've said that Liverpool will win 0-5 at Upton Park).

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            1. Dogba
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 12 months ago

              Yeah, the problem is that the GK transfer isn't just for fun, it's to free up cash so I can hold on to Yaya. I want to sit around with Nasri Yaya Aguero for the double you see. If I spend my FT on fun and games this GW (Benteke), I'll be left with some super-tough decisions to make in order to shoehorn Kun in.

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              1. Irish Madridista ⭐
                • 13 Years
                9 years, 12 months ago

                Look at it this way, every transfer is worth 4 points, whether its a free transfer or a hit, just value your 2 FTs as 8 points credit for transfers.

                Sturridge -> Benteke could be like a free transfer this week as you could gain back the 4 points by Tekkers outscoring Studge, so then you'd have more points to spend on transfers, get me?

                It might mean you have to take an extra hit later on for the GK transfer if you need extra funds, but that's not an urgent problem at the moment and you don't know if you'll definitely need all of the funds. So I'd go with the Studge transfer and hope tekkers outscores him by a goal, which is very likely this week.

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                1. Dogba
                  • 11 Years
                  9 years, 12 months ago

                  "Very likely" is pushing it, but I see your logic. I'll treat it as a cheeky punt for a -4 hit, and I do really like it, but not sure I'm risking it at this point of the season 😉 Thanks!

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                  1. Irish Madridista ⭐
                    • 13 Years
                    9 years, 12 months ago

                    Haha ok "very likely" was pushing it 😉

                    Best of luck with whatever transfer you make 😀

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        2. Alberto Tomba
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 12 months ago

          I quite like this Irish! Hadn't considered it myself 🙂

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          1. Irish Madridista ⭐
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 12 months ago

            Haha I posted this idea up a few days ago and I was laughed at for considering selling Studge, I think its the way to go though 😀

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      2. Dogba
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        Hehe, star indicates they are DGWers 😀 So not thinking of shipping. Not really looking for punts at this point either, I'm neck and neck with my rival so I'm thinking I'll just keep playing it safe and grind up some points. Definitely saving 1 FT... don't want to ditch AJ with the stats he's got lately and the double.

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        1. Irish Madridista ⭐
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 12 months ago

          I was thinking it was a bit strange you wanted to ship some of those players 😀 haha

          My bad, misunderstood the * 😉

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  12. Arvin-ation
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 12 months ago

    Eriksen or Lallana?

    Can't decide. Leaning towards Eriksen ATM.

    Thanks in advance 🙂

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    1. Dogba
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      Eriksen if chasing, Lallana if holding on to a lead?

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      1. Arvin-ation
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        Cheers 🙂
        Eriksen it is then

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    2. Connor's Calling
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      if you don't need the cash, i'd get Lallana. He's in great great form.

      I sadly can't afford him, so might have to go Erik/AJ

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  13. Connor's Calling
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 12 months ago

    I tell you who i would like back for the last 4 fixtures...and that's Aaron Ramsey.

    would be a great mid-price midfield option for Arsenals run in.

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    1. GRIMANDI [formerly boring M…
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      Been out too long. Will take him till the end of the season to refind his mojo

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      1. Connor's Calling
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        that's probably a fair point sadly

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      2. Irish Madridista ⭐
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        +1

        Surely he can't hit the ground running, although they do seem to be crying out for him.

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  14. Alejo - CFC
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 12 months ago

    Anyone think we can pull it off next Tuesday? Think PSG will score, so will be close to impossible IMO

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    1. Connor's Calling
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      that last goal last night has probably knocked you out im afraid.

      Don't see you scoring 2, let alone 3

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  15. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 12 months ago

    Whatcha reckon?

    A) GW33: Nolan -> Eriksen
    GW33: Gerrard & Sturridge -> Lallana/Ramsey & Aguero

    B) GW33: Nolan & Gerrard -> Hazard & Ki
    GW34: Sturridge -> Aguero

    C) GW33: Nolan & Sturridge -> Hazard & Dzeko
    GW34: Gerrard -> Lallana/Ramsey/Ozil/Santi

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    1. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      Haha this decision must be absolutely wrecking your brain 😆

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    2. Dogba
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      A if chasing. B if holding on to a lead. Don't like Dzeko.

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  16. JayBomb
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 12 months ago

    Play

    A Distin

    Or

    B Ward

    Have Coleman too???? Thanks

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  17. Demí
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 12 months ago

    With Eto'o injured, who'll start upfront for Chelsea?

    Mourinho on starting Schurrle over Torres: "I am not happy with my strikers' performances so I have to try things."

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    1. Jinswick
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      Is Eto out for long?

      Looks like Torres vs Schurrle until he's back, with Andre possibly shading it imo

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    2. JayBomb
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      What about Ba Ba ???

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      1. Demí
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        Good shout. Might be his time

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    3. Dogba
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      Spin the wheel... who knows. Torres is my best bet, maybe Ba.

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      1. Demí
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        Can Salah play upfront?

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        1. Dogba
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 12 months ago

          Sure, he actually did for 10-20 minutes at the end of some game for us as well, can't remember which one. Also a possibility. Hazard played up front one game under di Matteo... I mean anything can happen when you have strikers performing at the level ours are at the moment.

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          1. Siva Mohan
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 12 months ago

            Hazard played against Juventus (A) last year.. and it didn't work..

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            1. Dogba
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 12 months ago

              Nope, it did NOT work definitely. I'm just saying, there's possibilities and anything can happen when your strikers don't perform + one is injured.

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    4. Siva Mohan
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      vs Stoke.. I think Ba will start..

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  18. Valar(Keith)
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 12 months ago

    Got 2 FTs this week so can do some maintenance work.. Swapping Adrian out but gotta decide between Harper and a 3.9 er for a replacement to free up cash alongside mannone. is it worth spending the 0.2 extra on harper just for SWA and ARS (Mannone has tot and che those 2 weeks) if it means ill need to use 2 Free transfers to swap Sturridge to Aguero next week as opposed to a straight swap between the two if i just get a 3.9er this week? Bear in mind Aguero may not even be fit next week and so i may not even want him in my team
    (if it Sounds complicated.. i apologise)

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    1. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      I'd play Mannone over Harper for tot/SWA as neither will get a cleanie but Mannone might get saves.

      If I were you, I'd go 3.9.

      I just bought Shay Given last week 😉

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      1. Valar(Keith)
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        cheers mate.. think i'll do that too 🙂 .. will get that jankupovic guy from hull incase Harper picks up and injury 😉

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      2. Dogba
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        Even if you knew the CS odds were about 3-ish for Harper and 7-ish for Mannone? I'd play Harper in a heartbeat. I've got a similar dilemma, 3.9M or Harper. I'm leaning towards 3.9M since I'll have ZERO wiggle room price-wise if I go with Harper. Want to be safe and able to wait it out, not do early transfers.

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    2. Valar(Keith)
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      Basically
      A) Mannone + Harper = 2 Transfers next week for Aguero with a Azpilicueta/AJ downgrade
      B) Mannone + 3.9er = 1 Transfer to get Aguero in next week

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      1. Irish Madridista ⭐
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        B 100%

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      2. Dogba
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        Better summary. B all the way.

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        1. Valar(Keith)
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 12 months ago

          Cheers both!

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  19. JayBomb
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 12 months ago

    Just did sold Studge for Dzeko feel dirty !!!

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    1. Valar(Keith)
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      😯

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    2. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      Could easily work out for you 🙂

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    3. HVT
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      If Pelle says on Friday that Aguero is in squad - is anyone considering just bloody getting him in , or am I just mental ?

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      1. Irish Madridista ⭐
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        Mental, no.

        Optimistic, yes 😉

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  20. Siva Mohan
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 12 months ago

    Saved funds for upgrading Sturridge to Aguero.. sitting in Bbank from some time!

    I need an update on Aguero's injury!

    someone please update.. thanks!

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    1. The B
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      He is fit. Should play some role against SOTON, and then we can assess him.

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    2. roscola
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      Demi found this yesterday: http://i.imgur.com/q2yhSd4.png

      Conversation about it:
      http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/comment/7077006

      So, most likely: bench role Vs Southampton, some minutes Vs Liverpool, anyone's guess Vs Sunderland

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      1. Siva Mohan
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        Thanks Roscola

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    3. Dogba
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      He'll start the rest of the games this season IMO, barring injury.

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      1. Dogba
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        I'm still waiting a week but yeah, that's my thesis. If he's fit he starts.

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  21. pundit of punts
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 12 months ago

    Mannone
    Baines,Azpilicueta,Molsson
    Yaya,Silva,Gerrard,Lallana
    Suarez,Styurridge,Lukaku

    Adrian,Coleman.Noone,Bruce

    1 FT and 0.2m in the bank.

    Any ideas on how to spend my Ft or should I save it?

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  22. The B
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 12 months ago

    This is my team. 2FT and 1.5M itb. Just want to know whether i picked the right starting 11 or not.

    Marshall
    Coleman - Azpi - Olsson
    Hazard - YYT - Gerrard - AJ
    SaS - Lukaku

    Subs: Mannone - Chester - Noone - Shaw

    Thoughts?

    Thinking of doing Shaw to Ward this GW, and then Sturr + Gerry > Silva and Aguero next week.

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  23. Alejo - CFC
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 12 months ago

    Thinking of getting Dzeko + Silva for DGW34.

    Dont trust Aguero and his injuries

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  24. pieces
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 12 months ago

    Some help please. Was thinking Williamson ➡️ Kabul and
    Nolan ➡️ ???

    Adrian man none
    Azpi kolarov Williamson Chester distin
    Hazard Nolan Lallana Barkley yaya
    Suarez Sturridge Rooney

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    1. Alejo - CFC
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      Kaboul ? haha, Did you see him against Liverpool?

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      1. pieces
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        Yes but Tot have a good shout for cleanies in the run in and he is nailed on. He may not be a great player but is a good fantasy pick

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      2. pieces
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        If you have anything meaningful to add to to my question please feel free to comment on that as well.

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        1. Alejo - CFC
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 12 months ago

          Id ship Nolan out, rest looks good. Considering the upcoming DGW

          Nolan ->Nasri/Mirallas

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  25. Djerbil
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 12 months ago

    How many DGWK players are u lot planning to have next week??

    8/9 for me depending whether I start Hazard/Ki

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    1. The B
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      Will manage 8 without a hit.

      2 Sun
      1 CPL
      3 City
      2 Everton

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    2. Valar(Keith)
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      Got 8.. will have 9 if i swap Sturridge for Aguero next week

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  26. Valar(Keith)
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 12 months ago

    Just found this update on Aguero on the Manchester city forums..

    Back in squad for Southampton reports Stuart Brennan in the MEN. Won't be started but place on the bench with a view to starting him at Anfield.

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    1. Demí
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      As expected then. I'll be getting him in for sure. Course he'll start vs Liverpool

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      1. Valar(Keith)
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        i like this part

        "it appeared Aguero was losing his fight to be ready for Southampton when he said in a TV interview: “With this recovery I am trying to do my best to be able to play again but I cannot do it in a hurry.”

        But it transpired that interview was recorded last week and this week Aguero has stepped up his recovery programme and has trained with the full squad"

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        1. Demí
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 12 months ago

          Great find

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          1. Valar(Keith)
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 12 months ago

            cheers.. just doing my bit to get the aguero wagon roaring 🙂 ..

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        2. Irish Madridista ⭐
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 12 months ago

          Ah... That's an interesting piece of information to say the least.. 😉

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          1. Valar(Keith)
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 12 months ago

            Cant resist him.. he is in my team next week. i never learn 🙂

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        3. S.Kuqi
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 12 months ago

          Cheers! Dgw captain choice might be solved.

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      2. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        well that changes all my plans

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    2. roscola
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      Excellent stuff, cheers Valar

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      1. Valar(Keith)
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        cheers mate.. should've waited for 5 mins though. now its gonna be lost on this page. could be a good thing though 🙂

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        1. roscola
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 12 months ago

          Stickied at least, that should help. Possibly worth a repost on the Scribbles article (due in about 20 mins)

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          1. Valar(Keith)
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 12 months ago

            Done.. dint notice the sticky. will repost it then 🙂

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    3. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      Delete this post ASAP.

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      1. Christina.
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        *Thread

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        1. Pinoche
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 12 months ago

          lol

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  27. The B
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 12 months ago

    How many star players are there in your team?

    I have 6.

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    1. Dogba
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      Like, 4.

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    2. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      All my players are stars in my eyes 😎

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      1. Irish Madridista ⭐
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        Except for Williamson, he sucks.

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  28. Alejo - CFC
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 12 months ago

    Nasri or Mirallas?

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    1. Dogba
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      Nasri.

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  29. Dago
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 12 months ago

    Morning All,
    Have 2FTs 0.2 ITB.
    Just spending one this week, thinking of Gerrard > Silva / Nasri? Then next week if Kuns fit ditch Zabeleta to upgrade Sturridge to Kun. Sound good? or is there better options? Cheers

    Mannone
    Azpi / Coleman / Zabaleta
    AJ / Yaya / Gerrard / Hazard
    Sturridge / Lukaku / Suarez

    Noone / Chester / Ward

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    1. Dogba
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 12 months ago

      Hmm... how about going for a cheapie, say Barkley if fit, for Gerrard? Then you can get Aguero easily next week and keep Zab, who I think is a good option going forward.

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      1. Dago
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 12 months ago

        Yer it does feel wrong losing Zab. My mini league rival has Hart Zab and Yaya. So my logic was thinking load up on city attack instead and hope they dont keep clean sheets.

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  30. Vardy Gras PBFC
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 12 months ago

    Morning gents.

    1FT
    Have Boruc & McGregor
    Have Sterling & Mutch

    Was going McGregor to Speroni. Should Sterling be priority?

    Drop one from Zab, Coleman, Baines, Ivanovic or play all?

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