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John Terry is a doubt for Chelsea’s trip to Swansea. Arsene Wenger confirms Aaron Ramsey will start in the FA Cup. James Morrison has emerged as a fitness worry for West Brom. Tim Krul could return between the sticks for Newcastle. Aston Villa and Fulham receive injury boosts ahead of clashes with Crystal Palace and Norwich respectively, whilst Leon Osman is the only Everton doubt for the trip to Wearside, with Phil Jagielka missing out yet again:

Reports suggest that John Terry is a doubt for Chelsea’s trip to Swansea after picking up a foot problem. Fantasy managers waiting for news of Eden Hazard’s calf injury could be left none the wiser heading into the weekend deadline after Jose Mourinho appears to have cancelled his usual Friday lunchtime press conference.

Artur Boruc and Gaston Ramirez remain doubtful with the back and ankle problems that kept them out of last week’s game against Man City. Mauricio Pochettino has confirmed both will be assessed prior to tomorrow’s home encounter with Cardiff.

Ahead of the FA Cup clash with Wigan, Arsene Wenger has revealed that Aaron Ramsey is ready to feature from the start as he builds up his match fitness. Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Kieran Gibbs and Tomas Rosicky are all doubts to face Wigan and, whilst Laurent Koscielny is definitely out of Saturday’s fixture, he could recover in time to face the Hammers in midweek. Meanwhile, Mesut Ozil could return from a hamstring injury in time for next week’s clash with Hull.

James Morrison is the Baggies’ only injury concern for the visit of Spurs with a muscle problem. Morrison will undergo a late fitness test, with Mel confirming that Chris Brunt will deputise in central midfield should Morrison not recover, in what is also expected to be an otherwise unchanged starting XI.

Newcastle could receive a boost ahead of the trip to the Britannia with Alan Pardew suggesting that Tim Krul “has a chance” of playing following injury. Loic Remy has resumed training but this weekend will come too soon for the Frenchman, confirms Pardew. Mathieu Debuchy is expected to return to training next week following a groin injury, according to reports.

Gabby Agbonlahor, Karim El Ahmadi and Fabian Delph have all been declared fit for the trip to Crystal Palace, having missed out last weekend through illness and injury respectively.

Fulham will welcome back Scott Parker to the squad for the crucial Canaries clash this weekend. Dan Burn and Giorgos Karagounis are also available for selection once more. Felix Magath, though, has ruled out both Kostas Mitroglou and Moussa Dembele, with the latter taking part in the Dallas Cup with Fulham’s youth squad.

Roberto Martinez has confirmed that Leon Osman remains the only new injury doubt for the trip to Sunderland with an eye injury, with the squad expected to be the same as it was against Arsenal. A behind-closed-doors friendly has been arranged for Phil Jagielka next week, to allow the central defender to build up his match fitness following a hamstring injury.

All this and more has now been updated in the Team News section ahead of tomorrow’s deadline. Keep an eye on our official Twitter Stream as breaking news unfolds.

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  1. Something Clever
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Anyone think is worth a hit to do Chester to Stones?

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    1. Dogba
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Probably not, but it depends on who you'd be playing instead of Stones if you don't get him.

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    2. palace ash
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Yes

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    3. Amateur Pundit Zan
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Who will drop out of your 11? Im keeping chester for DGW37

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  2. Willis.
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Real Madrid v Bayern Munich!

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    1. Dogba
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      OOOOOOOH YEAAAAAAH!

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  3. McSauce
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Real Madrid v Bayern Munich

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  4. Siva Mohan
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Real Madrid vs Bayern

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  5. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Real Madrid V Bayern Munich!!!

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  6. Irish Madridista ⭐
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    MADRID DERBY FINAL?!

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    1. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      YES PLEASE!

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    2. beric
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Hope so, really I just hope Chelsea lose

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    3. Benteke10
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      No way! Would love an English club In the final 🙂

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  7. beric
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Nasri and sturridge or aguero and Mutch for this week?

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    1. Kudo Warrior
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Wait for the press conference later on today. It may make the decision for you.

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    2. Beavis
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      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      N&S

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  8. Dušan Citizen
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    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Anyone know when is City and Southampton press conference?

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  9. Willis.
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Atletico Madrid v Chelsea

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  10. Siva Mohan
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Real Madrid vs Bayern
    Atlético vs Chelsea

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  11. McSauce
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Chelsea v Bayern FINAL! CHELSEA TO WIN

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    1. King Nil Miss ✩
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Would like to see Chelsea vs Madrid... Mourinho issues 😉

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      1. preseasonblues
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Chelsea vs Bayern would mean Mourinho vs Pep... Mourinho issues

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      2. Benteke10
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Fuuuark that would be insane!

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  12. palace ash
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Atletico V Chelsea

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  13. Weasel Boy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Hazard to Lailana -4
    Pull the trigger guys?

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  14. Lateriser 12
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Thanks Beric and Dogba.

    Shameless repost. Could do with more opinion.

    Help me out lads.

    Adrian Mannone
    Baines Distin Ivanovic Ward Olsson
    Mata Haz Silva Puncheon Noone
    SS Lukaku

    2FT and 1.6M in the bank

    Thinking Studge and Haz to Nasri and Kun. Thoughts?

    Anyone got any better ideas? Yaya and Jecko? I think i prefer Nasri with Kun coming back to take Yaya's pens.

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    1. Amateur Pundit Zan
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      I think they are the best 2 moves you can do

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    2. SPorting
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Mata + Haz -> Yaya + Nasri

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      1. Lateriser 12
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        I replied previous page sir 🙂

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    3. Beavis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      I'd say those 2 moves that you suggest and maybe even another if you think Mata > Mirallas/Eriksen/Ramsey -4 can outscore Ivanovic.

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    4. Robe Wan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      my exact moves

      youre a genius

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  15. Camp No No
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Well. Oh crap. Really didn't hope this. Would have loved to see Atletico-Real and Bayern-Chelsea already.

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  16. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Lucky Mourinho.

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  17. SPorting
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Courtois benched then.

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    1. Yome
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      no he can play

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      1. SPorting
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        No, he can't.

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        1. Yome
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 11 months ago

          UEFA said he can, read the news!

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          1. SPorting
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 11 months ago

            No.

            Guideline are nice but it's a done deal.

            Both parties agreed.

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            1. Yome
              • 14 Years
              11 years, 11 months ago

              There is the official statement from UEFA:
              http://www.uefa.org/about-uefa/administration/news/newsid=2088774.html

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              1. SPorting
                • 14 Years
                11 years, 11 months ago

                Wishy washy statement at best.

                About integrity and guidelines and how UEFA think people should play the game.

                Not a legally binding statement.

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                1. Yome
                  • 14 Years
                  11 years, 11 months ago

                  UEFA is the government body and they decide, Chelsea cannot say anything

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                  1. SPorting
                    • 14 Years
                    11 years, 11 months ago

                    Then why can't a loan player play against their parent club in the league?

                    Because it's unsporting and "biting the hand that feeds you".

                    Same applies here. Both teams agreed to the terms and the contract had to have been reviewed by the UEFA contractual committee.

                    UEFA just don't want to look bad now it's in the news so they issue a statement about integrity.

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                    1. Camp No No
                      • 12 Years
                      11 years, 11 months ago

                      That's a domestic league thing. It would be possible for domestic leagues to set that the loaned players can play against parent clubs. That just would make loaning players more rare and would probably be a bad policy because loaning young players to smaller clubs in same league can further their development while giving the smaller clubs means to compete.

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        2. Camp No No
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 11 months ago

          Yome is right. UEFA gave their decision that Chelsea can't affect who Atletico fields and if they even try, regardless of what their private contracts say, they will be punished.

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          1. SPorting
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 11 months ago

            "so far as UEFA is concerned."

            Not exactly a clear direction though.

            I smell some legal action coming. Athletico agreed to this too.

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            1. Camp No No
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 11 months ago

              Means that it could be forced in other competitions if there were any, but in UEFA's competitions that go under UEFA's jurisdiction they cannot. They really do have the power to decide this, regardless of what the teams have privately contracted.

              You could actually compare this to a situation where you have an unfair working contract. You know, labor law puts some restrictions to what kind of contracts you can make. So if you have agreed upon a contract that is against the general principles of the labor law, those parts of the contract will be invalid and if you do not provide what you've promised against labor law and your employer takes you to court you will win it. Similar thing except that we refer here to a non-governmental international law.

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              1. SPorting
                • 14 Years
                11 years, 11 months ago

                I agree it makes sense but because the contract spans two leagues, it would have to have been submitted to UEFA and reviewed before signing.

                This is UEFA saving face because it's been made public.

                Hence the statement about integrity. Smacks of "look, we tried to stop it but, you know, legal stuff blah blah blah."

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                1. Camp No No
                  • 12 Years
                  11 years, 11 months ago

                  But they can review the totality of the contract as valid and still call one part null and void in these circumstances. Integrity of law is also a valid argument these days. Chelsea will stand very little chance. not simply because UEFA would be objectively right here. I don't know who is. But because it's UEFA's jurisdiction and they can literally walk over governments.

                  Well. We'll see what happens, but I won't be getting myself new UCL fantasy GK unless it is officially assured that Courtois definitely cannot play that match.

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    2. King Nil Miss ✩
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      UEFA says no!

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    3. Andrew
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Ruling overturned

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      1. SPorting
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Sorry but a contract is legally binding.

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        1. Andrew
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 11 months ago

          We'll see

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        2. pompeyfan
          • 16 Years
          11 years, 11 months ago

          depends under which jurisdiction. Uefa regulations which clubs automatically agree to by playing in their competitions take precedent

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        3. Camp No No
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 11 months ago

          lex sportiva will overrule it. Or, UEFA's sovereign power will overrule it.

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    4. pompeyfan
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      nope, their 'contract term' is unenforceable under Uefa regulations

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      1. SPorting
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        I think UEFA has weakened their own stance on this by saying "so far as UEFA is concerned."

        They don't have a legal leg to stand on.

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    5. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      I read somewhere that he can play if Atletico pay something around 3m to Chelsea
      Not sure whether it was true or jst troll

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      1. SPorting
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        That was in the contract which both teams signed.

        The contract was also reviewed by UEFA or it's associates before being signed.

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        1. Camp No No
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 11 months ago

          They can accept the loan contract while not reviewing some details in particular, meaning that they can still intervene if these are tried to apply in wrong circumstances. That is, in an UEFA competition, if they try to force such an article of the contract, UEFA may say that it cannot be forced there, just like they said. I think this is pretty clear. Chelsea may take some legal action but I don't think they will succeed in it.

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          1. SPorting
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 11 months ago

            Unfortunately, they probably will.

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            1. Camp No No
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 11 months ago

              We'll see. I'd wager they probably want to rather keep a good image and not upset Atletico either as they're probably looking for a Diego Costa move this summer.

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  18. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Chelsea fans - don't act all smug...atletico will beat you

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    1. preseasonblues
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      I'm not feeling at all smug, would have preferred either of the other two. Still, happy that we play the 2nd leg at home.

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  19. Willis.
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Paulo Ferreira!!

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  20. Defcons are for Kinnear
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Any neutrals supporting Atletico? o/

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    1. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      o/

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    2. Somalion
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Right here!

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    3. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      If my team (Real) don't win I'm 100% up for Atletico, they have to be the neutral's choice!

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    4. Axle11
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      o/

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    5. Jackson123
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Business Dog is.

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  21. The Chosen One...
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Bayern v Atletico Final. Can't wait

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    1. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      this!

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    2. Ed
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      it's bound to be real v chelsea

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      1. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        you'd like that jose wouldn't you 😀

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        1. Ed
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 11 months ago

          You know it! 😀

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  22. Van Dal
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    FOr Sundays game only, Studge or Aguero?

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  23. Willis.
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Atletico Madrid are a very dirty side. They cheat, they dive, they kick, they whinge... They basically have the worst aspects of Stoke and Pep's Barcelona.... Not sure why people like them so much.

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    1. Kings of Lyon ★
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Didnt they change to Stoke colours recently too?

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      1. King Nil Miss ✩
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        They are stoke with a Spanish accent 😉

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    2. Konig Luther
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      talking about atletico madrid or barcelona?

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      1. Willis.
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Current Atletico side are much worse than Pep's Barcelona

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    3. Albert Cole
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Because they're the underdog.

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      1. Willis.
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        No they're not. Chelsea are. Chelsea and Mourinho are always the underdog.

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    4. Breadbin
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Strangely, I agree about the cheating/dive/kick/whinge aspect.

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    5. pompeyfan
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      please ignore these posts people

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      1. Willis.
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Do you even watch Spanish soccer? Or are you one of those hipsters rooting for Atletico because they're non-mainstream?

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        1. pompeyfan
          • 16 Years
          11 years, 11 months ago

          not rooting for them, couldn't care less who wins. I watch some Spanish football.

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  24. Breadbin
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Chelsea at home in 2nd leg, good news for them.

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    1. The Chosen One...
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Tie will be all over by then

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      1. Breadbin
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        They'll play like they did away to City. Can't see more than 1 goal in the first match.

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        1. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 11 months ago

          1-0 atleti

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          1. Irish Madridista ⭐
            • 15 Years
            11 years, 11 months ago

            ^ this

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          2. Breadbin
            • 15 Years
            11 years, 11 months ago

            They'd take that.

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          3. Nomar
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
            11 years, 11 months ago

            0-0 both legs.

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      2. pompeyfan
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        what, like the after the 1st leg of the QF?

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    2. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      atleti will take them

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    3. Somalion
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Always nice to be knocked out in front of the home fans.

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  25. Lateriser 12
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    When is the Citeh presser?

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    1. The Blackadder
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      I could really do with this info too as I'm on my hols and have to keep popping up to reception to get wifi reception to find out and the wife is beginning to get the hump with me keep disappearing lol

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  26. # Young Gun SEAMUS #
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    where the article that courtious will play against chelsea ??

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    1. Yome
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      http://www.uefa.org/about-uefa/administration/news/newsid=2088774.html

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  27. Turtlepower
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Btw, Chelsea can't enforce clause, so Courtios plays!

    http://uefa.to/1hxLf2c

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  28. Irish Madridista ⭐
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    I am so, so, SO excited for these Semis...

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    1. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      crazy stuff

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  29. Drip Doctor
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    The real winners of this draw, Liverpool. They have been soo lucky this season.

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    1. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      How so? 🙂

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      1. Drip Doctor
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Chelsea fixtures:

        23rd - At.Madrid
        27th - Liverpool
        29th - At.Madrid

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        1. Irish Madridista ⭐
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 11 months ago

          Ah.... Lucky Liverpool 😉

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    2. King Nil Miss ✩
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Indeed!

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    3. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      yeah good point...no doubt they'll need to strengthen big time next season

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  30. The Chosen One...
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Atletico is the only team that can compete physically with Chelsea. Chelsea would have preferred to park the bus against Bayern

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    1. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      yeah I think they'll find it difficult...however, gabi and juanfran are out for the first leg so that might be a problem

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