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20 April 2014 4289 comments
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Easter Sunday provides a trio of Premier League fixtures that promise to resolve many an unanswered question at the top and bottom of the table.

There’s no doubt that the Carrow Road clash between Norwich and Liverpool is the headline act: while the Canaries are fighting for their lives following Sunderland’s unlikely win at Chelsea, they will face a Liverpool side focused on putting daylight between themselves and the chasing pack at the summit. Luis Suarez arrives in East Anglia having scored consecutive hat-tricks in the fixture in previous seasons and with many a Fantasy armband clasped on his bicep. Neil Adam’s side, meanwhile, have conceded just one goal from open play on home turf since the turn of the year. The statistics and form books may well stand for nothing, however – we’re expecting high drama aplenty from the mid-day kick-off.

That’s followed by a pair of matches that will go a long way to resolve the race for fourth spot. Arsenal visit Hull for a dress rehearsal of their FA Cup final date, followed by United’s trip to Goodison park as Everton look to recover from their midweek slip at the hands of Palace. With an array of Fantasy talent on show, both fixtures are likely to have an impact on our squads and mini-leagues before the Gameweek concludes under the lights of the Etihad tomorrow evening.

As always, you can look our Twitter feed for the latest teamsheet news, while our Dugout Discussion chatroom is now open to serve those searching out some real-time interaction.

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  1. JK - Cønt ⭐
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    • 14 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Liverpool still have to go to Crystal Pulis yet, so do City

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    1. Captain Shirokov
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      No doubt CRY will bow down to them just in spite of Chelsea

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    2. Syd.
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      11 years, 11 months ago

      Exactly

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

      Palace are safe so that would be another 3:2 win after a couple of penalties for Pool

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      1. Danny x-factor
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Yeah. Would be another 3 penalties.

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

      Palace safe already so they'll take it easy

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      1. Colonel Wasabi
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        • 12 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Palace were pretty safe yesterday - but they went for it hard enough. Never seen a Pulis team lie back and take it without a fight.

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        1. S.Kuqi
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 11 months ago

          +1 and they are playing with high confidence.

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  2. Twelve years a slave
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    11 years, 11 months ago

    Please don't let silva play
    Snod first sub

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    1. Danny x-factor
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Same with you. Hoping either silva or Snodgrass not playing.

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      1. Danny x-factor
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Typo *Mirallas

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    2. Rasping Drive
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      • 16 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      I am in that boat as well. Fingers crossed!

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    3. Rafabio
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      11 years, 11 months ago

      Why not hope for Silva to play and outscore Snod?

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  3. Chucky
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    11 years, 11 months ago

    This is why I can't take Liverpool seriously as a title winner or an elite side. Not only has EVERYTHING gone their way this season but they're terrible defensively.

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

      Hahaha @ u

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

      Did you copy and paste this too?

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    3. Captain Shirokov
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      11 years, 11 months ago

      Frustrating to say the least.

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    4. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
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      11 years, 11 months ago

      No one can take chelsea seriously either because of mourinho

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      1. rohan
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        11 years, 11 months ago

        This was a worse reply. Buck up

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        1. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 11 months ago

          why. his lack of class is the only reason. specialist in sulking

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          1. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 11 months ago

            i suppose the chelsea fans treatment of the ferdinand brothers is another reason but all clubs have idiot fans

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    5. Colonel Shoe 肝池
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      11 years, 11 months ago

      so attack counts for nothin.......... oh yeh youre a che fan

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    6. Licky
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      11 years, 11 months ago

      Eto'o sending off didn't go our way, nor did Sterling offside goal a the Etihad, or the injuries to Sturridge, or that Carroll 'assault' goal.

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    7. Deulo10
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Terrible defensively but they still manage to outscore the opponent and win...your point?

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      1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        yeh, its called football and you can gain points by scoring AND defending.......... cheuck doesnt get it

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

        He supports Chelsea so he's never been exposed to the idea of not winning 1-0

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        1. Deulo10
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 11 months ago

          Hahaha true. I feel bad for him...

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    8. Lazarus
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Shut up moron.

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    9. Granville
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      • 16 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Don't agree that they are lucky. They've scored loads more goals than they've let in which is a recipe for success.

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    10. XecutionerX
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      As good an attack as Liverpool's.. You don't need a defense with it

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

    rodgers is the luckiest manager ever after that 16th 3:2 win..

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    1. Colonel Wasabi
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      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      The more he coaches….the luckier he gets 😉

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  5. Danny x-factor
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Snodgrass in 1st bench. Any chances Mirallas or Silva not playing?

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    1. Nice to Finally Michu
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      11 years, 11 months ago

      Very good chance

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      1. Danny x-factor
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Thanks

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  6. The Mandalorian
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    11 years, 11 months ago

    LOL @ Gerrard owners 🙂

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

      no penalty no party

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

      Yup me... Especially after getting him on a hit for Sterling

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

    Forget to do subs in UFPL with Sterling on bench FFS

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  8. r0nh
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oRd0biSQ5Bc

    Looks like someone bought a new pair upfront...

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

    That was far nervier than I expected.

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    1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      your tellin me

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

        Yes indeedy.

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  10. Whitman2013
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Yay! Gerrard and migs blank 🙂 now just hope nasri and Dist do!

    Also hoping aguero smashes it but nasri blanks 🙂

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  11. The Light Knight
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Feck sake Norwich, it's the small glimmer of hope that kills

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

      They could so easily have got a draw, or even nicked a win. Unlucky LightKnight and the Canaries. It's not over yet.

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      1. Whitman2013
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Nope! This will give them great heart!!

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    2. A Defender's Nightmare
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Surely has to change?

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  12. In Bale We Trust
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Was that first Norwich goal a Snod assist? Can't believe that.

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

      he pass the ball , i think to Howson, then Howson hit the ball and after his shoot Mignolet touch the ball, and Hooper gave a goal.... It is big mistake to give a assist to Snod...

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

      Yeah don't get that

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  13. pundit of punts
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    11 years, 11 months ago

    Suarez 2 baps. 😀

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    1. Whitman2013
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Surely not ;o

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    2. The Mandalorian
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      16 pointer for Suarez (c)

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  14. isacki: full casual
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    That awkward moment when your Norwich defender has outscored your entire defence

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    1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 14 Years
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      lol unlucky

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

        Olsson 4
        Flanagan 0

        Summarizes Liverpool's defence this season in a nutshell 😆

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    2. TorresMagic™
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      • 16 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Need a no show from Silva to get him on.

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  15. Bøwstring The Carp
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    I think Palace and Chelsea will get points against Liverpool

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  16. rewtasw
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Does anyone have any news on Silva? Chances of playing at all tommorow?

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  17. TorresMagic™
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    • 16 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Would you rather Silva play or 4 points?

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

      Silva

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

      Silva play

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    3. Nabs Kebabs
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Silva.

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

      Silva

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    5. pundit of punts
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Silva.

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    6. In Like Flynn.
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      • 15 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Silva by far.

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

      Silva with Aguero.

      If Silva is to pair with Dzeko. 4 points!

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  18. Syd.
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    I have no interest in the Hull v Arsenal game

    Think it will finish 1-1

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

      1-3

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

      Same here. Just driven back from Slough to Bristol. Going to have a nap now.

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  19. Revival
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    • 13 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Giving the fixtures Liverpool may win the league without playing if Chelsea fail to beat Norwich at home or Man City mess up against Aston Villa. Would prefer it went to the last day so the title can be won on the pitch

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  20. Colonel Shoe 肝池
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    bile seeping out of this site is incredible for a second day runnin

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

      Still no where near as bad as on TFPL, can never make out what is going on for all the LOL @'s

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      1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        that place at least is a joke............. but some ppl on here have surprised me

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

      It seems to be mostly from a few bitter Chelsea fans, who are as deluded as their manager.

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

    Dzeko is likely to at least get a 10 minute run out, isn't he? ML rival has Sterling 1st sub.

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  22. Mojo Rojo
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Stones & Jedinak > Jones & Januzaj for the DGW?

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  23. r0nh
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    And now for the big game 🙂

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

      it's the FA cup
      innit

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

      Going for the 4th place cup, always a big game for Arsenal.

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

        Man Utd would give their right testicle for the '4th place cup' right about now.

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  24. jaco
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Ugh mannone, Snoddy and ward on the bench

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  25. Bøwstring The Carp
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Rosenior to do the business today 🙂

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  26. Chris_Fàbregas #DOOS…
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Congratulations Liverpool, one hand on the trophy, and Rodgers has got you playing like champions. Thoroughly deserved if you do get the title. Glad you got rid of Hodgson to be fair!

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

      You just got to like Brendan Rodgers

      There are a few PL managers that you just cannot like

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    2. Colonel Wasabi
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      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Fair play Chris….

      But still too early to have even a hand on it.
      Far too much could happen in next few weeks.

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      1. Chris_Fàbregas #DOOS…
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        If Chelsea and City continue to make schoolboy mistakes and with key players out, then it's almost inevitable. But yes, you're correct. Football is a funny old game! My gut instinct tells me it's over for Chelsea. Yesterday would have been a huge psychological blow, and with Champion's League games to come too, it could all get a bit too congested to recover. City are without Yaya, and Silva is struggling with an on-going ankle, and they too make silly mistakes. The Liverpool warhorse powers on. It just feels like this is Liverpool's year.

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

      They will get blown away by any good European CL side. Bayern, both Madrid sides, Barca, any side really would put 5 past this defense. 4th next season , max 3th .

      Congratz on the lucky victory day

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      1. Colonel Wasabi
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        • 12 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        o
        o
        o

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        1. Colonel Wasabi
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          • 12 Years
          11 years, 11 months ago

          Reply fail

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      2. Chris_Fàbregas #DOOS…
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        You just sound bitter. If Chelsea can get this far in the Champion's League, then Liverpool definitely can, as right now, they are the better team. Hard to take if you permanently have your blinkers on.

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    4. Rasping Drive
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      • 16 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      We sacked Rodgers, now we have Nigel Adkins. Blinding bit of business.

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      1. JK - Cønt ⭐
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        • 14 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        on the upside, you have Royston Drenthe

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  27. r0nh
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    47 points including 2 bonus for Suarez.

    5 still to play

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

      32 and 5. 🙁

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

      Well played mate, hopefully see a nice green arrow this week and rise to the top 500 😉

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  28. Whitman2013
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    If Silva is fit will attacks go through him or nasri?

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

      Both as they're both attackers

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    2. TorresMagic™
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      • 16 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Did you watch the Pool game?

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    3. Nabs Kebabs
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      both.

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    4. Whitman2013
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      okay cheers guys nasri blank looks unlikely

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  29. JK - Cønt ⭐
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    • 14 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Flanagan and Cahill -1

    Ward - 8

    ok then, my defensive woes continue 😆

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  30. Declan
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Cmon Arsenal!

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