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

    I guess I'm not alone with Flanagan starting & Ward on bench?

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

      nope, me as well

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

      Lad in my ML took Mignolet out and put Speroni in, bold as brass but worked a treat.

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    3. For Fuchs Sake
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      11 years, 11 months ago

      I played both, but have Vlaar on the bench, Silva a big doubt though 🙂

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  2. Bøwstring The Carp
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    11 years, 11 months ago

    Scenes!!! Bruce with some very odd time wasting tactics

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    1. Fresco
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      11 years, 11 months ago

      everything that works 😆

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  3. â­ Bemba_Da â­
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    11 years, 11 months ago

    scenes!

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

    Hull playing with a flat -pack back 4!

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

      😆

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    2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
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      11 years, 11 months ago

      😆

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

    Those advertising hoardings have gone the same way as Arsenal's season 🙂

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  6. Jafooli
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    Sceens 😯

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    1. Jafooli
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      *screens

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      1. Colonel Wasabi
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        11 years, 11 months ago

        What's happening ?

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      2. Count of Monte Hristo
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        😆

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      3. Woy of the Wovers
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        Screams.

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    2. For Fuchs Sake
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      11 years, 11 months ago

      Spleens

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  7. Whitman2013
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    11 years, 11 months ago

    What an awful stat

    Newcastle and Sunderland have both scored the same amount at st James park this year (3)

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

      Toon's season ended when Cabaye left. Good job he was there until January, otherwise they would be in the bottom 3.

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      1. Whitman2013
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        11 years, 11 months ago

        I hope they turn it around after the arsenal game

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        1. Jax
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          11 years, 11 months ago

          Turn it around? They only have 3 games left. Awful team

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  8. Heydudes13
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    11 years, 11 months ago

    Debating Gerrard > Mata.

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    1. LOCO ABREU
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      11 years, 11 months ago

      think i'm doing that if silva is fine

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    2. Heydudes13
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      11 years, 11 months ago

      Next fixtures, Chelsea who'll be solid and Palace away... Ankle injury and was nowhere today.

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

        He's always nowhere near...

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    3. Rafabio
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      11 years, 11 months ago

      Don't debate that. Do it. NOR, SUN, HULL in a row @ home for Mata plus a DGW.

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      1. Heydudes13
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        11 years, 11 months ago

        Haha, United generally better away!

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

      Anfield against Chelsea for the title...perfect game for a penalty

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      1. Heydudes13
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        11 years, 11 months ago

        Mourinho will have a plan and they'll be very solid, but yeah... can see your thinking.

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  9. Licky
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    11 years, 11 months ago

    So is Suarez now tied with Lampard for highest points haul in an FPL season?

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    1. Billy Gilmore
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      11 years, 11 months ago

      Yep, will be the highest scoring season ever when baps are added.

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

        Nice.

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  10. Rafabio
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    11 years, 11 months ago

    Time to sell Suarez? Discuss.

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    1. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
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      no /discussion

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      1. Rafabio
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        11 years, 11 months ago

        Fine but the fear factor and the essential status has taken a bit of a dent of late. CHE next.

        I'll take my chances now.

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

          i'm surprised that losing him is your top priority

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

      He does play against Ivanovic next week

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

        He can score against Ivan, but that explosive mega-point haul, hide behind the couch factor is all but gone.

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  11. r0nh
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    11 years, 11 months ago

    All we need now is a well hung streaker 🙂

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

      I do worry about you at times Bear.

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

      willis could wear a strap-on

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      1. UnderstandablyDistraught
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        11 years, 11 months ago

        He lost it in Needlevor

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        1. The Bandit
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          😆

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        2. Billy Gilmore
          • 13 Years
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          😆

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

        Big Willis style

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

    how did an arsenal player not get injured by one of those hoardings?

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  13. isacki: full casual
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    11 years, 11 months ago

    Cahill and Flanagan playing over Ward. High five, JK

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

      you as well?

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

        Yep. Played speroni. Ward 1st sub behind Silva. Stupidly played Flanagan more heart over head. Head was like wtf are you thinking

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  14. Colonel Shoe è‚æ± 
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    11 years, 11 months ago

    right who is scouting for ramsey n kosc?

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

      Kos yes, already got Ramsey

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

      Took a brave punt and did both this week 😯

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      1. Colonel Shoe è‚æ± 
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        11 years, 11 months ago

        nice i think i may this week if they look good

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

      Got Szczesny. Hopeful of atleast 14 saves

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      1. Colonel Shoe è‚æ± 
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        11 years, 11 months ago

        mannone has set some pretty incredible records this season

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      2. Revival
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        11 years, 11 months ago

        Mannone beat him to it yesterday

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

    Now boring Hull-Arsenal game -_- Waiting for Everton-United

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  16. Champy
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Sterling on the bench, I need Silva, Mirallas, Mata, Lukaku or Aguero not to feature.

    Silva possibly, not much chance with the others.

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

      More chance of km

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    2. For Fuchs Sake
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Isn't Silva almost certainly out?

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    3. MJ6987
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Silva was confirmed out

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

    Hey lads which one should I go with?

    Mannone
    Azpi Baines Coleman | Ward Chester
    Lallana Silva Mata Nasri | Ward-Prowse
    Suarez Lukaku Aguero

    1) Lallana>Sterling and Lukaku>Rooney
    2) Coleman>Mariappa and Lukaku>Rooney
    3) Other

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

    Every time I go onto the BBC live text there's a picture of David Moyes on it

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

      I keep refreshing it and he doesn't get any happier looking either….

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  19. The Bandit
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Lukaku and Gerrard to Rooney and Mata -4?

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

      Sound

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    2. Colonel Shoe è‚æ± 
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      11 years, 11 months ago

      hmmm me no likey, but youve been pretty good with these decisions so .....

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      1. The Bandit
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        11 years, 11 months ago

        Which bit don't you like?

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        1. Colonel Shoe è‚æ± 
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          11 years, 11 months ago

          prob losin gerrard the most, tho i understand why

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    3. Count of Monte Hristo
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Yeah

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    4. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
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      • 16 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      I would keep Lukaku, fwiw.

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

      Do it mate. GL!

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    6. the Penman
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      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      That is my transfer for this week. Do it.

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

    Okay, laters lads. Play nice.

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    1. Colonel Shoe è‚æ± 
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      11 years, 11 months ago

      dont leave me with em

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

        Sorry CS, good training for you 😉 Get you ready for next season, any time they even concede a goal it'll be "lol@Liverpool, were so jammy last season, being found out now" The same usual shit.

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    2. Colonel Wasabi
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Happy Easter….

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

        And to you sir!!

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

    Scrappy Doo football....

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    1. Colonel Shoe è‚æ± 
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      11 years, 11 months ago

      zoiks

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  22. BONZ
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    11 years, 11 months ago

    So what is the conspiracy theorists view on the Cup final dress rehearsal and Hull's Europa Cup qualification conundrum?

    Arsenal finish top 4 = Hull guaranteed FA Cup Europa spot
    Arsenal finish in 5th = Hull must win FA Cup to qualify?

    Who gets the extra spot? Is it not still Hull as Runners Up?

    So no conspiracy?

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    1. Woy of the Wovers
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      11 years, 11 months ago

      No. It's as you say. If Arsenal are 5th, they would take FA Cup slot if they win.

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      1. Dial Square
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        then who gets the 5th place spot?

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        1. Woy of the Wovers
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 11 months ago

          6th place.

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          1. Woy of the Wovers
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            11 years, 11 months ago

            There isn't really a 5th place slot. There are three places available.

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  23. Licky
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Lost a tooth? Nasty!

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  24. Gaz Downright
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    11 years, 11 months ago

    How many negative bps for losing a tooth?

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

    Cards, cards, cards.

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

    Dzeko & Coleman to Rooney & 5.1 def

    Which defender though ?

    Smalling , how nailed on is he
    Ridgewell
    An other suggestions

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

      If Hull keep a CS today, Chester or Rosenior?

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      1. Leaf
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        11 years, 11 months ago

        Have Chester already

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

        They have 3 away games in a row next

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  27. For Fuchs Sake
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    How deep is Ramsey playing?

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

      Fairly high just there.

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

    Who lost a tooth?

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

      Arteta

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

        Ouch! Cheers mate... Happy Easter

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

          And to you too. First chocolate egg has been consumed

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

        They are playing on a rugby pitch what do you expect?

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

      Suarez, the ivory market just crashed

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

        😆

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      2. Colonel Shoe è‚æ± 
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        thats some good scrimshaw

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  29. Colonel Shoe è‚æ± 
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    really hopin that win for sunderland can drive em on to safety

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  30. Van Dal
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    11 years, 11 months ago

    Suarez on for 2 bonus 😀

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    1. Colonel Shoe è‚æ± 
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      still time to lose em after deductions.........dont count chickens yet

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      1. Gaz Downright
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        11 years, 11 months ago

        harsh, it's easter afterall

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      2. Van Dal
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        No chance. Hes on 12 bps while snod is on 9

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        1. Colonel Shoe è‚æ± 
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          just seen that

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    2. Woy of the Wovers
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      11 years, 11 months ago

      So he's no longer my lowest scoring player this week 😀

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