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The Big Numbers – Gameweek 33

8 April 2014 793 comments

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We delve into the data from the Gameweek gone by to analyse the most impressive performers in the ten fixtures played out. Tottenham and City’s attacks are brought under the microscope, whilst we also take time to assess Palace’s in-form wide man, United’s record signing and Daniel Sturridge’s drop in form:

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Sadio

12 years, 3 months ago
From now until the end of the season:

Ramsey or Eriksen?
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1. SPorting
  
  12 years, 3 months ago
  Ramsey
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2. Connor's Calling
  
  12 years, 3 months ago
  Great question. I'm going to aim to have both, getting Erik before Rambo mind.
  
  If i had to pick one...eesh...maybe Rambo for those fixtures. You're gambling on form though.
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3. The Chosen One...
  
  12 years, 3 months ago
  Erik
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4. Bun Rab
  
  12 years, 3 months ago
  Both and plough your money into the forwards 🙂
  At gunpoint then Eriksen.
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5. Notorious
  
  12 years, 3 months ago
  Eriksen
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Connor's Calling

12 years, 3 months ago
Pls be training well right now Aguero...
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1. Lord Flashheart
  
  12 years, 3 months ago
  +1
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Beavis

12 years, 3 months ago
Mandzukic looks like he'll most likely be starting for those wanting to punt on UCL.

“We’ve got tall strikers and small strikers. Thomas Mueller is not that small, maybe Mario Goetze is. Mario Mandzukic is our most dangerous attacker. In Bundesliga his goals helped us through difficult games. Without him we would not have been that successful. Mario will help us, if it’s from the start or from the bench. But the tendency leans towards starting him.”

http://espnfc.com/news/story/_/id/1778895/pep-guardiola-bayern-munich-avoid-big-mistake-manchester-united-champions-league?cc=5739
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1. FPL Daniel
  
  12 years, 3 months ago
  So Muller on the bench?
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  1. Beavis
    
    12 years, 3 months ago
    My prediction (and that's all it is, a prediction) is:
    
    Neuer
    Rafinha, Boateng, Dante, Alaba
    Lahm
    Gotze, Kroos
    Robben, Mandzukic, Ribery
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Gregor

12 years, 3 months ago
Ace.
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Irish Madridista ⭐

12 years, 3 months ago
Shameless repost.

Lambert to outscore Aguero this week.
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1. BeachBadger
  
  12 years, 3 months ago
  Entirely possible but I'll back Aguero.
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2. nevins84
  
  12 years, 3 months ago
  Id say yeah aguero is just back he won't start either game imo ..only advantage of geting hin early is price I think....
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Kings of Lyon ★

12 years, 3 months ago
i LOVE this article
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1. Demí
  
  12 years, 3 months ago
  +1
  Great work again Paul
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2. Beavis
  
  12 years, 3 months ago
  Same. First stat is extra interesting this week!
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3. Elniñorules
  
  12 years, 3 months ago
  All over Rodallega after reading this.
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4. roscola
  
  12 years, 3 months ago
  Me too, it's my favourite
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5. In Tommy We Trust
  
  12 years, 3 months ago
  Top stuff
  
  Who have thought Cardiff were simply unlucky
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JK - Cønt ⭐

12 years, 3 months ago
Holtby's stats 😡
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1. FPL Daniel
  
  12 years, 3 months ago
  Those chances created 😛
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2. d1sable
  
  12 years, 3 months ago
  Willian must of been up there in the stats department this week.
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FPL Daniel

12 years, 3 months ago
CR7 ruled out?
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1. Beavis
  
  12 years, 3 months ago
  Not quite
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The Machine

12 years, 3 months ago
Ironically, Dzeko's cheap price is putting people off imo. If he was around 9, he would be more nailed on in everyone's mind.

Guaranteed to play at least 120 mins + allows you to have an additional premium mid.
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1. Elniñorules
  
  12 years, 3 months ago
  Guaranteed you say?
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  1. Connor's Calling
    
    12 years, 3 months ago
    I think the one problem with Dzeko for me is that he may well be nailed for livSUN, but it's the fixtures after that that'd i'd worry about. With another DGW in 37, i've got enough surgery to do to my team, so i don't want to have to use another tranny if he starts getting benched.
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2. Beavis
  
  12 years, 3 months ago
  I'd say he will play 120 mins this GW but after that it's anyone's guess. Would rather get Aguero and be done with it for the rest of the season assuming he stays fit. Can then focus my transfers on other teams instead of City.
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  1. The Machine
    
    12 years, 3 months ago
    I didn't say he was a better option than Aguero though. I think it's 50-50 when you consider the prices
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    1. Beavis
      
      12 years, 3 months ago
      I know you didn't. I'm just saying I'd rather pay the extra and not have to worry for the rest of the season.
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3. d1sable
  
  12 years, 3 months ago
  Its also the fact hes burned so many of us, always when you think its set up for him he lets us down.
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SPorting

12 years, 3 months ago
Ah nuts.

I changed my (C) from Suarez to Baines just in case.

Now I don't know what to do!
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1. Connor's Calling
  
  12 years, 3 months ago
  I think i'd find it very hard to (C) a defender, even one on penalties.
  
  That said, i don't think Suarez is going to be the best option this week....
  
  ....and i spose if you're going to risk Lukaka, you might as well risk Baines...
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The Chosen One...

12 years, 3 months ago
how many dgw's people got? Only have 6 atm
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1. Kings of Lyon ★
  
  12 years, 3 months ago
  9 but im only playing 8
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  1. BeachBadger
    
    12 years, 3 months ago
    Smae. Playing Boruc over Mannone I reckon. You?
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2. The Machine
  
  12 years, 3 months ago
  7 with no hits, 8 with -4
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3. Beavis
  
  12 years, 3 months ago
  Will have 7 with a hit.
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4. nevins84
  
  12 years, 3 months ago
  Possibly 6 ... maybe 7 @-4.. undecided at the moment
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5. Kevin Twine
  
  12 years, 3 months ago
  7 with 2 FT's.
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Connor's Calling

12 years, 3 months ago
Thoughts on:

Gerrard & Sturridge - > Eriksen & Aguero?

[Free]
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1. Pompel
  
  12 years, 3 months ago
  That's my current plan, hope it will pay off until end of season. But still considering Ramsey or Lallana instead of Eriksen, and also maybe postponing Aguero transfer till next week. Will hold decision until Friday I think
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The Machine

12 years, 3 months ago
Best article of the week. Don't have to scroll all the way down to post comments
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JK - Cønt ⭐

12 years, 3 months ago
hmm, Sturridge's stats make Kun even more appealing
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1. The Machine
  
  12 years, 3 months ago
  Sturridges time is up. Can't deal with the pressure of being title contenders
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  1. nevins84
    
    12 years, 3 months ago
    Brave comment
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    1. The Machine
      
      12 years, 3 months ago
      and true
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      1. nevins84
        
        12 years, 3 months ago
        Nah...
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2. nevins84
  
  12 years, 3 months ago
  How many mins do u expect kun to play in the dgw
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3. Frazek
  
  12 years, 3 months ago
  You're think Kun gets 120 mins this GW? And will Pele switch shape to accommodate, been working well of late. Really unsure about Edin/Kun, personally.
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  1. nevins84
    
    12 years, 3 months ago
    Same here, planning on steering clear of both for guaranteed starter's even if not dgw'ers
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Total Foot 5

12 years, 3 months ago
UCL
any news confirming if cRonaldo starts ?(and goes for 15 goal record)

also, go for Lavezzi or Cavani as replace for Ibra? cavani obvious choice but lavezzi has been in better form s of late
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1. Beavis
  
  12 years, 3 months ago
  Cavani as the lone striker is a no-brainer IMO. As for Ronaldo, you'll have to wait 3 more hours to find out.
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  1. Total Foot 5
    
    12 years, 3 months ago
    agreed then.thx
    if cr7 does not start, go for Benzema, Mandzukic, or Neymar?
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    1. Beavis
      
      12 years, 3 months ago
      Not Neymar IMO. Very close between the other two.
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      1. Total Foot 5
        
        12 years, 3 months ago
        reckon benzema safer bet. bayern is always tough w so many option w muller, gotze, tiago,they can play so much w their start XI
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Gimli son of Gloin

12 years, 3 months ago
Anybody tempted by Vlad Chiriches at 4.5?
Great fixtures.. better than Kaboul and Dawson. Vert currently injured.
And he has a goal in him...
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1. JK - Cønt ⭐
  
  12 years, 3 months ago
  not with DGWs about, if I can;t get an idea of which United defenders are nailed I'll likely plump fpr a Hull defender
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  1. Gimli son of Gloin
    
    12 years, 3 months ago
    Hull only have two games in which a clean sheet are really possible and both are away from home.
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2. roscola
  
  12 years, 3 months ago
  As a guy who brought him in for his solitary goal against Spurs, I am tempted. Probably end up as "not a priority" though.
  
  I hope he's well priced next season 😀
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  1. roscola
    
    12 years, 3 months ago
    *goal against Fulham
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Elniñorules

12 years, 3 months ago
I would be looking at removing AJ if not for his last 3 GWs: CAR WBA/mun SWA

4 simple fixtures on paper as Sunderland look to avoid relegation.

Tempting enough innit?
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1. JK - Cønt ⭐
  
  12 years, 3 months ago
  I sold this week and so far my call was vindicated, will see if it lasts
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  1. Elniñorules
    
    12 years, 3 months ago
    Email inbox, sir.
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2. The Machine
  
  12 years, 3 months ago
  Getting rid of AJ would be a massive mistake. Every season we see these teams fighting for their lives ending up scoring 3-4 out of nowhere.
  
  Not to mention how crap Cardiff and WBA are defensively
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3. DonTheSpecialOne
  
  12 years, 3 months ago
  I'm selling this week, ENR
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  1. Elniñorules
    
    12 years, 3 months ago
    For whom Don? You've got guts.
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    1. DonTheSpecialOne
      
      12 years, 3 months ago
      Any mid @ 4.7 or lower. Taking a chance on Aguero, unless City's presser tells me something else!
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d1sable

12 years, 3 months ago
I wonder if Jovetic and Aguero would actually be the best parthership for City, would be good to see if they could keep fit. Both have very inteligent movement.
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1. The Machine
  
  12 years, 3 months ago
  Not enough firepower. Can't see Pellegrini taking the risk
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  1. d1sable
    
    12 years, 3 months ago
    I mean for the future as in next season as Jovetic has actually performed very well considering his limited game time due to injury.
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2. Elniñorules
  
  12 years, 3 months ago
  I always thought Jovetic was bought as a back-up to Kun, as they're similar in playing styles. Just as Dzeko and Negredo for their beasting ability in the box.
  
  In the brief time Dzeko and Negredo played together, we did notice that City didn't really have the same swag about them.
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  1. d1sable
    
    12 years, 3 months ago
    Agreed, but ability wise (ignoring current form) i rate them
    
    1. Aguero
    2. Jovetic
    3. Negredo
    4. Dzeko
    
    Will be intresting to see if Pelle feels the same in the future.
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    1. Elniñorules
      
      12 years, 3 months ago
      If by ability you also mean potential, I completely agree. Jovetic is a star in the making, though I'm not sure PL is for him.
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    2. 7shadesofsmoke
      
      12 years, 3 months ago
      have to agree with this.
      
      Huge fan of Jovetic, i think he could be one of the bargains of next season.
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DonTheSpecialOne

12 years, 3 months ago
Stop selling Sturridge lads 🙂
-5743 NTI today, already on 93.9% to drop.
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1. Beavis
  
  12 years, 3 months ago
  I can take a drop so hopefully that sees me through til Friday.
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  1. DonTheSpecialOne
    
    12 years, 3 months ago
    The more he drops, The cheaper my AJ mid replacement will be. 4.7 atm 😐
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2. nevins84
  
  12 years, 3 months ago
  Cost me 9m so sell away lol
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  1. DonTheSpecialOne
    
    12 years, 3 months ago
    My selling value for him is 10.1.. Meaning I won't be affected?
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    1. elkunaguero
      
      12 years, 3 months ago
      my sell value is 10.1 today, but will be 10.0 tomorrow,,, anyway, can't take the risk to onboard Kun until the press conference on Friday
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      1. DonTheSpecialOne
        
        12 years, 3 months ago
        Same here, early transfers usually don't end up The way I plan them to. Especially not with Kun..
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Total Foot 5

12 years, 3 months ago
Diego RIVas and not diego costa, nay news if he starts?talent like that cannot be on bench.
from wat i saw he still plann for bench
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GTS

12 years, 3 months ago
Repost.

Would you rather have
a) Snoddy (ful) + Kun
b) Lallana (CAR) + Sturridge

Thanks in advance! 🙂

(Thanks to nevins84 for the rep on last post)
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1. Beavis
  
  12 years, 3 months ago
  B
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  1. GTS
    
    12 years, 3 months ago
    Looks like my nerves would be tested (again) 🙂
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The Baby-faced Assassin

12 years, 3 months ago
With Sturridge about to drop, will we lose 0.1 in value or will it have to drop again before we do?
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1. GTS
  
  12 years, 3 months ago
  depends on your Selling Price.
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2. roscola
  
  12 years, 3 months ago
  Depends how much you bought him for. If you bought him for an odd number (9.1, 9.3 etc) then your selling price will drop when he drops tonight. If you bought him for an even number (9.2, 9.4 etc) then tonight's drop won't affect you.
  
  Check Transfers > Data View to see your Purchase Price
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  1. The Baby-faced Assassin
    
    12 years, 3 months ago
    Thank you very much for that, I got him in at 9.4 so I can stop panicking!
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    1. roscola
      
      12 years, 3 months ago
      No worries. Odd/even is an easy way to see if you'll be affected by a drop.
      
      If buying price and current price are both odd or both even then you're affected.
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      1. DonTheSpecialOne
        
        12 years, 3 months ago
        I never really looked into this.. Thanks Roscola
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        roscola
        
        12 years, 3 months ago
        No worries. Loads easier than doing the calculations 🙂
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        DonTheSpecialOne
        
        12 years, 3 months ago
        Absolutely. +1
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3. elkunaguero
  
  12 years, 3 months ago
  I think we should collectively agree not to sell before Friday...
  
  I bought at 9.5, so my sell price will go to 10.0 from 10.1 if he drops tonight
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4. Gaz Downright
  
  12 years, 3 months ago
  honestly I don't care anymore... at this point, making sure I have invested in a starting XI is something I'd happily pay .1 or .2 a week for
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Gaz Downright

12 years, 3 months ago
Who would you drop?

Yaya Silva Hazard Eriksen?
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  12 years, 3 months ago
  haz
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2. DonTheSpecialOne
  
  12 years, 3 months ago
  Need cash for Aguero? I'm set on keeping Haz, but if they do beat PSG tonight.. Then I'm not sure.
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3. The Machine
  
  12 years, 3 months ago
  Eriksen of course
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4. Kevin Twine
  
  12 years, 3 months ago
  Eriksen.
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5. Royal5
  
  12 years, 3 months ago
  Would not touch Eriksen. Those fixtures and great form.
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WipWapJaws

12 years, 3 months ago
Has anyone heard what has happened to Clichy over the weekend? Is he injured?
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1. Demí
  
  12 years, 3 months ago
  No. Just left out of the squad for rest/rotation
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    12 years, 3 months ago
    Hmmm, I have Kolarov so I would expect more rotation over the DGW.
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Elniñorules

12 years, 3 months ago
Sold Sturridge 2 weeks back 😎 #Vision

For Bony 😆 #PuntFail

Should have got Dzeko 🙁 #CaptainHindsight
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kroky

12 years, 3 months ago
thoughts on mirallas for dgw?
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1. Elniñorules
  
  12 years, 3 months ago
  I wouldn't want to cave in just yet 😉
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2. 7shadesofsmoke
  
  12 years, 3 months ago
  If Roberto Martinez wasn't doing his best Ranieri impression, I'd have been all over Mirallas.
  
  As it happens though, I went Baines for security and i'll ship Coleman/Lukaku in the next two weeks.
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  1. kroky
    
    12 years, 3 months ago
    ya prob too risky
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applebonkers

12 years, 3 months ago
star striker injured allows midfielder to score well but only because they are scoring with every shot. but they aren't ivorian 😯
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1. roscola
  
  12 years, 3 months ago
  3 across: A tuna jam swirls
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2. Zep
  
  12 years, 3 months ago
  No Mata 😯
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Bobby_Baggio

12 years, 3 months ago
What shall i do with this team?

Mannone
Chester, Chambers, Zab, Coleman, dann
Silva, Haz, AJ, Eriksen, Sterling
Suarez, Sterling, Lukaku

0.5 in the bank and 2FTS

How about

Sturridge > Aguero
Sterling > Puncheon
Dann > Mariappa (0.1m out if i don't make this change)

Means i'll take -4. Silly or not?
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1. GTS
  
  12 years, 3 months ago
  If you get Punch who would you bench?
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  1. Bobby_Baggio
    
    12 years, 3 months ago
    That is a very good point GTS!! I guess AJ or Punch but then that would seem silly getting punch in that case hmmmmmm???
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    1. GTS
      
      12 years, 3 months ago
      I don't rate punch tbh. Seems a decent choice this week but benching problems will emerge. downgrade sterling to a lower priced mid if you are set on getting Kun
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Lord Flashheart

12 years, 3 months ago
did rooney to aguero already.

should i do hazard and michu for silva and nasri for -8?
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1. GTS
  
  12 years, 3 months ago
  I wouldn't.
  Maybe Michu to Nasri?
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Camzy

12 years, 3 months ago
Worth doing Sturridge > Adebayor (-4)??

Want to avoid the drop, get two good fixtures, then get MUN for the last 3 weeks.
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1. NATSTER
  
  12 years, 3 months ago
  Good differential, I think.
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