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13 April 2014 3232 comments
Mark Mark
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Sunday could well be a day of reckoning. While Liverpool clash head-on with City at Anfield, Chelseaโ€™s hopes of keeping pace with that pair in the title race will rest on their ability to dispose of struggling Swansea at the Liberty Stadium.

The opening clash of the day, just minutes away, undoubtedly commands the bulk of our attention. City will arrive at Anfield looking to halt a charge from Brendan Rodgersโ€™ side that has seen the Merseysider outfit win nine league matches on the spin. City turn up with Sergio Aguero fit but named only on the bench as Manuel Pellegrini keeps faith with Edin Dzeko and makes just one change โ€“ Gael Clichy returns as the rotation with Aleks Kolarov continues at left-back. Vincent Kompany is in the lineup despite a training ground injury on Saturday. Thereโ€™s no such issues for Liverpool โ€“ Rodgers puts out an unchanged side as Mamadou Sakho retains his start at the back, despite Dan Agger returning to fitness; the Dane is named amongst the subs.

Weโ€™ll bring you the teamsheet news from todayโ€™s game in South Wales via our Twitter feed, while our Dugout Discussion chatroom is now open for those looking for some real-time reactions during totdayโ€™s vital encounters.

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

  1. cheeky_ash
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    Maybe it's the hair but is Stirling the English Neymar???

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    1. Moin
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      suarez more looked like it..

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  2. Grumpy Camel
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    dzeko is terrible in his defensive half

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    1. Jafooli
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      *attacking third

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    2. Sess!
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      So is messi.

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  3. Chu Young Ping Pong
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    Dzeko subbed at half-time ๐Ÿ˜ก

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    1. Sess!
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      Nah, navas off 4-4-2 I reckon.

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  4. Bartowski
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    Chelsea are going to fool everyone and win the title by beating Pool at Anfield aren't they?!

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    1. Obi Wan Elokobi
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      Would mean city to lose or draw 2 more

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      1. Bartowski
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        Only 1 more if they lose this game I think

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    2. FACUPARSE
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      no

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    3. PogChamp
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      I still think Chelsea are favourites but would be good for the league if Liverpool won it.

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  5. Jafooli
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    Any chance of some points Silva ๐Ÿ˜•

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    1. Towsor44
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      Not far off then matey. Still hope!

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      1. Jafooli
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        Indeed.....take an assist tbh....

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  6. Jimmers
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    Sturridge has been poor today

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    1. Big_Andy_GAWA
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      Yep. Has been for the last 2/3 weeks, too ๐Ÿ™

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      1. Pepereina Pizza
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        he looks nervous with the ball. Off the ball, he's going well. the part that doesn't count.

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        1. Big_Andy_GAWA
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          Yeah. Coutinho needed to thread that ball through to him. He'd have restored loads of confidence, then...

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  7. Willis.
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    Liverpool winning the league this season would be terrible for English soccer. I mean, can you imagine it - Liverpool the best team in England? The English league would become the laughing stock of Europe! The very thought of it sickens me.

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    1. beric
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      They are the best team in england

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      1. Willis.
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        Wrong. Let's not forget how easy they've had it this season.
        They weren't in Europe and were out of all cup competitions very early on.
        They've had, what, 15 pelanties awarded to them this season?
        Not to mention that both Chelsea and Man City had new managers and are still in transition.

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        1. JayBomb
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          True

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          1. Hibbo
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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            Sideshow we can't hear you with his knob in your mouth...

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        2. Rödallegabomb แดฟแดฎ
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          They still had cup competitions to deal with, and even if they were in Europe it would not have effected them that much, since players such as Suarez can easily play 2 games in a week. BR is also fairly new to the team, and I would hardly count Mourinho as a new manager.

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    2. Obi Wan Elokobi
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      Yet that united team winning last year wasn't stupid comment especially as they're on for 100 goals as well

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    3. Fray Bentos
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      you wont say that next season when liverpool win the champions league AGAIN

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    4. Rödallegabomb แดฟแดฎ
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      They have one of if not the best player in the world. They also have some of the best English players, Gerrard, Sturridge, Sterling, Henderson, Johnson etc.

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    5. Make United Great Again
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      WORST POST OF THE YEAR.

      FROM A UTD FAN

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    6. Yome
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      Go back to USA with your "soccer"

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    7. Captain Shirokov
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      Can't believe people are buying this

      Well played ๐Ÿ˜†

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      1. Make United Great Again
        • 13 Years
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        Not every post is trying to get people to bite.

        Some people are genuinely idiots.

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    8. Lord Flashheart
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      what a joke. because the other teams did so well in CL right?

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      1. Willis.
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        Chelsea are in the semis, again. Face it, Chelsea are the best English team in the past decade. They play with determination, heart and spirit, and embody English soccer. They are the only worthy winners of the league this season.

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        1. Big_Andy_GAWA
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          They are terrible to watch, IMO. I would far rather watch SEVERAL Premiership teams before them.

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    9. Bøwstring The Carp
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      So Atletico shouldn't win La Liga either?

      Team with the most hunger and drive wins. Simple as.

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      1. Willis.
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        Of course not. Do you watch them play? Atletico are an absolute disgrace. They dive, they kick, they cheat, they whinge. They're the dirtiest side to ever grace soccer.

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    10. Mr Smith
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      I switched off at 'soccer' *throws up a bit* ๐Ÿ˜•

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    11. Rupert The Horse
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      What a dope.
      Athletico winning La Liga.

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    12. RÏษ BY
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      whatchu talking about..

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      1. Big_Andy_GAWA
        • 14 Years
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        "Soccer" ? ๐Ÿ˜†

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    13. Cilly Bonnolly
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      Troll.

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  8. tm245
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    Every time people have insulted Dzeko since I bought him in gw30 he has scored. I hope he lurks on here.

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    1. Sess!
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      He prob will just to troll me for switching the armband from him to toure late fri night.

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  9. Jafooli
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    How many's he going to catch with that post?

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    1. Jafooli
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      Well there's one....

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      1. Jafooli
        • 14 Years
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        ....and a few more. Will need his net.

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    2. Optimus.
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      ๐Ÿ˜€ A few biters already

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      1. Jafooli
        • 14 Years
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        Busy stretch of water to be fair....

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    3. Mull
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      I'm surprised people fall for it tbh. ๐Ÿ˜†

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      1. Jafooli
        • 14 Years
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        Didn't even need a hook....

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    4. Mílanista
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      A surprising amount

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      1. Jafooli
        • 14 Years
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        And the float's still bobbing.....

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        1. Mílanista
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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          Can't believe the replies, there was only 3 or 4 when I posted and Willis hardly ever gets a reaction. Some of them are mad ๐Ÿ˜†

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      2. Debauchy
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 11 days ago

        When it's your team he's "denigrating" , many will bite.

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    5. โ˜…FC Borecelonaโ˜…
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      Too easy

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  10. Rupert The Horse
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    Has Fernandinho ever not been booked?

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    1. Big_Andy_GAWA
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      Garcia is worse.

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  11. jas5sk - Youtube channel
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    Suarez is so full of shite

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    1. Sess!
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      I

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      1. Sess!
        • 15 Years
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        love

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        1. Sess!
          • 15 Years
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          Suarez

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          1. jas5sk - Youtube channel
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            ๐Ÿ˜†

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    2. Captain Shirokov
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      Lol

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    3. Lord Flashheart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      best striker in teh world you say? i hear you. correct

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    4. RÏษ BY
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      he'd make a better actor than vinnie jones ๐Ÿ˜‰

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  12. FACUPARSE
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    Come on Dzeko get a goal

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  13. โญ Bemba_Da โญ
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    dgw fail

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  14. maxi - REAL ENGLISH FAN
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    HAHAHAHA. The league is OURS goodbye fake team enjoy your one title that you paid for chels should listen too. Hope 100 mil is spent well on another joke trophy too lmao were here to stay in comes our decade of dominance

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    1. โญ Bemba_Da โญ
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      12 years, 11 days ago

      this is why I despise Liverpool fans

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    2. FACUPARSE
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      Lol at Chelsea and City

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      1. Yome
        • 14 Years
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        Lol at Arsenal even more

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        1. FACUPARSE
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          all that money spent lollll

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          1. Wakka Wakkas
            • 12 Years
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            Good thing its none of our money. Its too easy to troll you, dude. Your lack of intellect makes it so easy. Make it harder!

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      2. Wakka Wakkas
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        5THARSE

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    3. Obi Wan Elokobi
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      Not you again I mean I support Liverpool but you embarrass us

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    4. Az
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      • 16 Years
      12 years, 11 days ago

      Jesus this guys a tool.

      Actually supporting Liverpool in this game but this makes me regret it!

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      1. Make United Great Again
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 11 days ago

        + 1 what a knob

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    5. Mílanista
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      Maxi is a much better troll than Willis.

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      1. Poseidon. Not arrogant, jus…
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        *2

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    6. โ˜…FC Borecelonaโ˜…
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      LOL @ 'decade of dominance'

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    7. pundit of punts
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      12 years, 11 days ago

      Still 45 mins to go in this game and another 4 games to play for Liverpool.

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    8. Chris_Fàbregas #DOOS…
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      Like Liverpool haven't spent the multi-millions for the title.. ๐Ÿ™„

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    9. Debauchy
      • 13 Years
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      Maxi you a real idiot. Many here loving Liverpool's resurgence. Don't spoil the vibe , crawl back into a hole rather.

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  15. SPorting
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    12 years, 11 days ago

    Now, now Vincent. Hands off the ref.

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  16. HVT
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    Dzeko > Aguero Shirley ?

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    1. Billy Gilmore
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      Navas imo

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  17. Rossamous
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    12 years, 11 days ago

    Yaya injured. Does this mean Mata bandwagon?

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    1. Az
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      12 years, 11 days ago

      It does for me 100%!

      Was looking for an excuse to get him in

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      1. Sess!
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        Same here....Toure > Mata, Dzeko > Aguero (-4) for me this week.

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    2. Konig Luther
      • 13 Years
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      for me its schurrle

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      1. Rossamous
        • 13 Years
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        For sure..la la

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    3. The Bandit
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      There will be one regardless

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  18. Sess!
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    Was 3k after y'day and top 1k loomed. Yaya (c) gonna set me back. Just hope lukaku stays quiet on wed!

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    1. Snikiii
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      very unlucky for yaya (C) , made the right call (C) him

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  19. Syd.
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    The ref has had a poor half

    Saying that Liverpool deserve their lead

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  20. tm245
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    Has to be 442 for City. Aguero got reinjured when he played up top by himself, I think. Not sure if they want him exposed like that straight away on this return.

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    1. Bøwstring The Carp
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      Navas off, stick Nasri out on the right with Kun in CAM.

      Pump the ball into the box aiming for Deko. Allow him to either shoot or knock it down to the lurking Aguero. Simples.

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  21. Bøwstring The Carp
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    City's performance is raising my blood pressure ๐Ÿ™ so infuriating to watch

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  22. I Am Nobody
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    Aguero to save city in second half ๐Ÿ˜ฏ

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  23. Messiah Hazard
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
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    How did yaya's knock look?

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    1. jas5sk - Youtube channel
      • 14 Years
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      Like it was Pelli's fault for not playing Milner

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    2. Bøwstring The Carp
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      Bad ๐Ÿ™ went down hard on his knee. I reckon he's deinitely out of the Sunderland game by the looks of it.Could be wrong though

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    3. Wilshere Knowledge
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      Innocuous.

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    4. Messiah Hazard
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      Thanks all

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  24. Mr Smith
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    Anyone seen Chucky with a half time FPL score update? Anyone?

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  25. maxi - REAL ENGLISH FAN
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    Only bad thing is amount of fake fans well geti don't want fans who are ****ing bankers who used to support chelsea or surrey (their other local team lmao) and don't want these international fans either support a team in your own country mate maybe then your country would be decent at football

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    1. The Shadow
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      How was the UKIP rally this weekend?

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    2. Zinedine Kilbane
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
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      Completly pathetic post, doesn't even deserve the bite

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    3. Mílanista
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      ๐Ÿ˜†

      Got to love the subtle suggestion at the end that England are good at football

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    4. maxi - REAL ENGLISH FAN
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      Lol ment to say manu not surrey but you can see how I made the mistake lmao

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    5. The Shadow
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      I'm supporting an American team - Go Liverpool! Go FSG!

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    1. Zep
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      Stones 3rd sub?!

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    2. beric
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      You arent doing that bad considering

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    3. Werkself
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      • 12 Years
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      Why no Stones?

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  26. Mull
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    Does anyone know what kind of bait Willis uses? I need to buy it for the next time I go fishing.

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    1. Bøwstring The Carp
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      What?! ๐Ÿ˜ก

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    2. Werkself
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
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      He trolls without bait.

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  27. rohan
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    Aguero (c) Yaya and Silva

    ๐Ÿ˜Ž

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    1. Sess!
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      Yaya (c), Dzeko and Silva ๐Ÿ˜Ž

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    2. Rossamous
      • 13 Years
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      And everyone else captained Lukaku. I wouldn't be sweating too much

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    3. Dr Dream
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      12 years, 11 days ago

      Aguero(c) Yaya Silva and Mirallas...It's going well tis week.

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  28. UnitednationsXI
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    Cant believe pool are going to win the title ๐Ÿ™ ๐Ÿ™

    bitter pill as a utd fan

    sigh!!

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    1. Az
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      • 16 Years
      12 years, 11 days ago

      Could be worse, could be going to city

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    2. SC not pearls before swine
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      Would it really be any worse than City winning a second title in three years?

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    3. UnitednationsXI
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
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      having not lived in UK, not a trainsmash if city wins it given that only a local UK would be bothered by city rivalries.

      In SA, the rivalry is btw utd and pool

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    4. Debauchy
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      Rather Pool than City , that opinion most MU fans I know.

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  29. Jafooli
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    And he's still casting ๐Ÿ˜ฎ

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