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19 April 2014 1999 comments
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Saturday’s events continue with a quartet of three o’clock kick-offs, culminating in a crunchy tea-time clash at Stamford Bridge.

The battle to clamour free of relegation worries dominates the day, as Caridff seek out another three points to follow their unexpected St Mary’s triumph – a mid-table Stoke City are their opponents in South Wales. Elsewhere, compatriots Swansea make the trip to an out-of-sorts Newcastle in their bid to keep themselves free of the Premier League trapdoor. Paul Lambert will look to halt Aston Villa’s alarming slide down the table with their home tie with Southampton, while Crystal Palace will seek out a fifth straight win when they pay visit to Upton Park.

The day is rounded off by Chelsea’s bid to climb to the top of the table for 24-hours at least, as they look to hammer a nail in Sunderland’s coffin. Given the Black Cats’ show at the Etihad on Wednesday, however, we should expect the unexpected.

Look to our Twitter feed for all the news from the day’s team sheets, while our Dugout Discussion chatroom remains open for those looking to partake in some real-time banter.

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

    If you had to choose between bringing in Rooney or Mata. Who would you choose?

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    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      I think I am going rooney

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    2. Sweetpea
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      rooney, probably get him for a hit this week and captain

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    3. ~SpartakMac
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Rooney 100%.

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    4. RabMac
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      I will make that call after the game tomorrow.

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    5. SC not pearls before swine
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Assuming you can fit him in comfortably (As in, not at the expense of Suarez/Aguero, or maybe even Bony/Giroud) Rooney.

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    6. OnionBag
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      rooney, assuming he comes through tomorrows game ok

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

    So Cole will need to go into a CL away game having not played for how long?

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    1. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      So Cole will look bad, Mourinho will look smart, and then can justify spending £30m on Shaw.

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    2. Sweetpea
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      luiz right back is safer imo

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

        Oh right, so no Cole, geez JM must be fed up with him.....

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  3. AugustaBlue
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Wow, 26 from Boruc, Ward, and Erikson and to top it off I have an 11pt Jedinak (nobody saw that coming) on the bench in case Silva is rested. So close to winning my pot.

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    1. Bubz
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Wow

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    2. Sweetpea
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      whats in the tea pot?

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

        $600 + another 3-4 GW "highs" at $10/ea.

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

      I had Ward to play all week instead of Coleman and changed it today because he was flagged 🙁

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    4. Elfozzie 42
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Ward on bench. Caulker in side.
      Against West Ham?
      WTF was I thinking?
      Another 6 point lesson hard learned.

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  4. ADucksBehind
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Any of you lads living in London at present? And how would I go about joining an amateur soccer team when I move over? Thanks in advance

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

      take a bus to white hart lane

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

        lol

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      2. Wilshere Knowledge
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        :D:D:D:D:D:D

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

        😆

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

        That's actually very good.

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      5. GunsnRoses
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        I am a fan

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

      Don't call it soccer will help

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

      Drop Daniel Levy an email

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    4. RabMac
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      If you want I can arrange a trial at Arsenal for you.

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

      Where in London are you moving to (and where from, out of interest)?

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

        That was meant to sound quite as 'groomy' as it did 🙂

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  5. Sarnab
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Dann in for any baps?

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

      no

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

      No according to total fpl

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  6. Leaf
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Wardinho - more points than Zabaleta , sagna , Azpilicueta

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    1. RabMac
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      I think we have found the team to look for budget players next season. 😉

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

        Will all start at 5.0 though next season

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        1. RabMac
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 11 months ago

          5M is a bargain if they keep as many CS as this season.

          Plus you have Jedinak, Puncheon and Ledley as decent choices for 5th mid if their price stays low.

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  7. purav
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Cech unwell.....Well there goes chelsea's cs....:(

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  8. isacki: full casual
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Encouraging news for people playing Silva and praying he doesn't have a 1pt cameo.

    In 126 Prem appearances Silva has been subbed on only 11 times compared to being subbed off 61 times.

    This becomes even better under Pellegrini. This season in 23 Prem appearances he hasn't been subbed on once but has been subbed off 11 times, in line with his historical rate.

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

      he will play. has trained. must win game

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      1. isacki: full casual
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Yeah the big question for me is whether he will start or be subbed on. If he started against WBA I would be very disappointed if he got no attacking points, particularly with Yaya out.

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

          I think he will start or not play at all

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          1. isacki: full casual
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 11 months ago

            Yeah the trends above strongly suggest that

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      2. RoysCallerAnne
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        He has trained? Source pls?

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

          The last I heard is he's still receiving treatment and they have to reassess on Monday. Nothing about training.

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        2. isacki: full casual
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 11 months ago

          Ditto, I've heard this but not seen the story yet

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    2. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Any Kolarov stats? I need Kolarov or Silva benched! 😀

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      1. isacki: full casual
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Errrrrgh

        All time: 81 games 23 sub ons 9 sub off
        This season: 25 games 7 sub ons 1 sub off

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        1. Wilshere Knowledge
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 11 months ago

          That is grim reading! 😀

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          1. isacki: full casual
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 11 months ago

            You can never, ever explain why you own Kolarov

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

      I just hope he doesn't play

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      1. isacki: full casual
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        I'll be happy if he starts - that's what my team selection was based on. Stupidly didn't consider cameo risk at the time.

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        1. Baldrick
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 11 months ago

          But if he ends up with 1 point......
          That 8 point loss 🙁

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          1. isacki: full casual
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 11 months ago

            7 points, but yeah that's the worst case scenario that must not happen.

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            1. Baldrick
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 11 months ago

              Oh yeah,7...If Silva does play, hope he gets an assist at least, quite possible against West Brom

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              1. isacki: full casual
                • 14 Years
                11 years, 11 months ago

                If City go one striker he'll be in the hole where he's a serious goal threat, if they go two strikers I'd expect him to be feeding both. Think he's on corners too. I'd definitely want at least an assist particularly given how crap WBA's defence has been.

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                1. Baldrick
                  • 12 Years
                  11 years, 11 months ago

                  Some hope at least 😀

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

      I swear Pellegrini must have lost a lot of money in FPL one season and has been out for blood since. I've had so many 1pt cameos from MCI to block 6pt+ subs.

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      1. isacki: full casual
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Kolarov blocking Lallana's double figure score against Arsenal was disgraceful

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  9. Mike Skinner
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Gerrard vs. Chelsea next week. Biggest game of his life. Should probably get him in right

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

      not for me

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

      Will be the most disappointing game of his life after Mourinho's worked his magic

      Hopefully

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    3. Fresco
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      red card

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  10. Snikiii
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    is there anyone without eriksen at this point?

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

      yes

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

      Yes, refuse to get spuds

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      1. Wilshere Knowledge
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Good man! 😀

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    3. Poseidon. Not arrogant, jus…
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Yes. Not bothered thougb as my midfielders are going to outscore him this week.

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    4. OnionBag
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      yes 🙁

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    5. mutatedllama
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      2,871,082 players don't own him.

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

        I meant in the top 1%

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    6. JWF
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Me. Went Ramsey instead. Think I'm going to regret it.

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    7. RabMac
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Yes, 90% of people don't have him.

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  11. OnionBag
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    anyone starting with crystal palace defender at home to MCI next week?

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

      no

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      1. Towsor44
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Just Speroni for me. Got no choice as McGregor is dead unless I use a trf for a DGW keeper in 37

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

        what would you do if you had to choose 2 out of Azpi, Flanagan, and Ward?

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        1. Towsor44
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 11 months ago

          Play Azpi and Flangegan and hope for a Chelski/Pool 0-0 snorefest

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    2. Poseidon. Not arrogant, jus…
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      I might bring another one in for it.

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  12. FF Dirtbag
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Dam wish I played Dann over Coleman!!

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  13. Sweetpea
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Rooney for a hit this week and captain?

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    1. Vote Joke
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      I am

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

        but youre a duck

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    2. I Am Nobody
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Yep

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

        but youre nobody....

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  14. purav
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Plz chelsea win this one.....ktbffh

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  15. Baldrick
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Gerrard > Mata & Lukaku > Rooney for -4 next week
    Yay or Nay?

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    1. purav
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      aye for the latter

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  16. I Am Nobody
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Chester first sub, if Silva not play 🙁

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  17. Pedram
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    That stupid yellow flag ...

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    1. In Like Flynn.
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Far too free with the flags this year, many of which have been wrong.

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

        Agreed ILF, RVP being the best example, still @ 13.4m

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  18. The Sarjeant
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Just noticed Cech isn't playing or on the bench. What's up with him?

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

      couldnt find his scrum cap apparently

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      1. Towsor44
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Thought that scrotum at first 🙂

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

      Sick

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    3. Poseidon. Not arrogant, jus…
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Poorly

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    4. Jimmers
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Rested for CL

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    5. Towsor44
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Sickly sick sick

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    6. Malcolm Tucker for England …
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      He's at the training ground as will be playing left back ahead of Cashly midweek

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

    Come on wickham do what you do best

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    1. Poseidon. Not arrogant, jus…
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      *Borini

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    2. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Keep it in the shower boys

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  20. FF Dirtbag
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Any bps for boruc?

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

      1

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    2. Snikiii
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      1

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      1. FF Dirtbag
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        I will take that.

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  21. The ginger cafu
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Puncheon not on pens anymore...bit annoying!

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

      I have to say, I'm delighted.

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      1. The ginger cafu
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Typical Eriksen owner :p

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    2. Sweetpea
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      dont be greedy

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      1. The ginger cafu
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        It's in my nature

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        1. Mr. Greedy
          • 16 Years
          11 years, 11 months ago

          And mine!

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          1. The ginger cafu
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 11 months ago

            Wow where did you come from Mr Greedy!? You are very greedy indeed.

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    3. In Like Flynn.
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      I go for very annoying myself.

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      1. The ginger cafu
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Yes, true.

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    4. Malcolm Tucker for England …
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      why? it saved you 2 points

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      1. The ginger cafu
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Yeah perhaps. I was slightly terrified when I saw they had a pen.

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  22. Jafooli
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    FPL you can keep Ward's yellow flag on for as long as you want, but he'll keep get us 8pts....

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  23. Wilshere Knowledge
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    I would love Schwarzer to cock up to knock Chelsea out the title race, and then Courtois to knock Chelsea out the CL with a blinder. 😀

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

      Cech mate.

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  24. Jafooli
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Okay must win for both teams here. Should be a good battle.....

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

      1-0, 90th minute, probably Matic.

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

        Schwarzer assist.

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

        Wouldn't be surprised, but think Sunderland will go for it after that City game.

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  25. Elfozzie 42
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Why, why, why did I pick Caulker over Ward?

    Stupid enough I got him into my side several weeks back, but WTF am I thinking doing this again today against West Ham? Had Ward in till last night and then switched last minute due to Scout picks and yellow flag. Can't blame either though, just feckin' stupidity on my part. Mini league lead getting eaten up every week now.

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    1. Namtab Nomolos
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Why didn't I just leave him in there to be auto-subbed if necessary? He's my first defender sub though, but that's no good either because my other one got 9 🙁 (tiny violins)

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  26. fk partizan belgrade
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Why Cech is not in team ? Some injure or rest befor Champions League ?

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  27. JK - Cønt ⭐
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Who is playing their Chelsea defenders next week? Right now I don't have a choice so Cahill plays

    should probably just play Ward instead

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  28. UnderstandablyDistraught
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Hoping for 0-0 and Cahill to scoop the baps.

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    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      how about 1-0 (Cahill)

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

        If Chelsea win I hope this is how it goes but would be happy to see them drop pts

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  29. Az
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Took a 4 pointer to do silva - mata. Ward first sub, meaning that if silva doesn't play I need 12 points from Nasri just to break even.

    Evil game this at times

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    1. isacki: full casual
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      It's why hits can be quite difficult to pull off. The worse the state of your team the easier it is to pull off. Fielding less than 11 is a gift.

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  30. JK - Cønt ⭐
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Imagine if Liverpool loanee Fabio Borini scores the goal that beats Chelsea

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