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Sky Sports Focus – Gameweek 39

9 May 2014 1193 comments
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As the final Gameweek approaches, our Sky weekly article draws to a close. Once again, we take a look at the Man of the Match (MoTM) awards, bonus point beneficiaries and current market trends.

Gameweek 38 Man of the Match Awards

Here’s a match-by-match breakdown of the players that won the plaudits from the Sky Sports reporters last time out, earning five additional points for the Man-of-the-Match award.

Fixture MoTM
Aston Villa vs Hull Andreas Weimann
Everton vs Man City Joe Hart
Man United vs Sunderland Sebastian Larsson
Newcastle vs Cardiff Tim Krul
Stoke vs Fulham Oussama Assaidi
Swansea vs Southampton Luke Shaw
West Ham vs Tottenham Hugo Lloris
Arsenal vs West Brom Olivier Giroud
Chelsea vs Norwich Michael Turner
Crystal Palace vs Liverpool Dwight Gayle
Man United vs Hull Adnan Januzaj
Man City vs Aston Villa Pablo Zabaleta
Sunderland vs West Brom Lee Cattermole

A very even split of awards this week with three goalkeepers, defenders, forwards and four midfielders claiming MoTM. The only players listed above with over 10% ownership were Pablo Zabaleta, Luke Shaw and Olivier Giroud, with many of the others having little impact across the rankings. Going into the final week Eden Hazard, Wayne Rooney and Luis Suarez have the joint most MoTM awards for the season, with nine apiece.

Gameweek 38 Bonus Points

Five goalkeepers managed five saves or more. Brad Guzan was the top performer with seven saves over the two games. Vito Mannone is still top overall with 30 additional points.

In defence, 21 players gathered bonus, seven for tackles and 14 for passes completed – full-back Marcos Alonso was the stand out performer here with two clean sheets and an assist to go with his tackling bonus. Swansea’s Angel Rangel leads the way for the defenders with 28 extra bonus points.

In midfield, 22 players earned bonus points – four for tackling and 20 for passes. United’s Michael Carrick managed tackling once and passing twice over the two games to earn an additional six points. Mikel Arteta is the games top bonus earner overall with 48 extra points.

A reminder that Fantasy Football Scout members can access all the data regarding bonus points using player stats and clicking the Sky Sports tab.

The Transfer Trends

Top Transfers Out

Name Team Value % of Managers
Aguero Man City 9.8 10.04%
Ramsey Arsenal 5.8 7%
Rooney Man Utd 9.6 4.23%
Oscar Chelsea 7.6 4.07%
Giroud Arsenal 8.5 3%

Wayne Rooney looks likely to miss out this week whilst Oscar remains a doubt for Chelsea. Sergio Aguero and Aaron Ramsey have been passed fit after recent injuries.

Top Transfers In

Name Team Value % of Managers
Dzeko Man City 8.5 11.80%
Toure Man City 8.6 7.09%
Sterling Liverpool 4.8 4.62%
Nasri Man City 6.3 3.72%
Sturridge Liverpool 9.2 3.68%

The top five transfers in unsurprisingly involve title chasing Liverpool and Man City players. With few teams left with anything to play for it looks a sensible tactic going into the final Gameweek.

The Fantasy Football Scout League

Our own Fantasy Football Scout League is on top of the Private League rankings. With a £1000 prize to the winner, you’d be mad not to get involved. To join, visit Sky Sports Fantasy Football and key in League Name: FFScout, League Code: 8000112.

The Fantasy Football Club

This Friday The Fantasy Football Club show, where you can catch Fenners and Merse at 18:30 Skysports One HD where they will be discussing the previous week’s Fantasy Football events, quizzing former Valencia midfielder Gaizka Mendieta and asking German legend Lothar Matthaus for his #One2Eleven.

Next Season

For next season were looking to change our Sky article slightly and will be running the article more like a blog with a Fantasy team run by myself. We will be revealing the team before the season starts and talking you through our transfer and captain decisions in a bid to try and reach as higher rank as possible.

Also if you have any suggestions or ideas you think could improve our article for next season please contact any of the Scouts or you can each me @d1sable on Twitter.

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  1. Jacketts Potatoes
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Guys at the moment my team looks like this.... I'm 2 points behind in my ML and I doubt the leader will take a hit. Aguero being "fit" annoys me as he prob won't play much and was gonna bring in dzeko.

    Mannone (boruc)
    Kosc zaba ward (rosenior, *jones*)
    Mata Ramsey Erikson yaya (punch)
    *rooney* aguero Suarez

    1. Just to Rooney to maybe studge (FREE) (punch as only cover when Rambo doesn't play)

    2. Do above + jones to mert/Ivan/? (For -4)
    (Leaves ward benched who could clean sheet just incase Rambo doesn't play.)

    3. Other ideas for -8 could be 1&2 plus maybe aguero to dzeko, Rambo to a.n.other. I'll have the funds for pretty much anything.

    Also remembering MATA is another possible doubt

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    1. Shane Ferguson 4.0
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Dont take a hit for defender, just play who you have!

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      1. Jacketts Potatoes
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Yeah I actually agree.

        I'm sort of thinking Ramsey and Mata could be an issue if they don't play.

        -4..... Punch to Sterling.... Or Ramsey to ozil/cazorla/Gerard

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        1. Shane Ferguson 4.0
          • 15 Years
          12 years, 2 months ago

          I am thinking Rooney to Sturridge and Ramsey to Sterling for -4 hit...

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    2. jimski
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      I'm with a similar team, and considering Rooney/Mata -> Sturridge?Hazard (-4).

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      1. Jacketts Potatoes
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Like Haz but do we think he'll play?

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  2. Gazza2000
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Sterling or Nasri ?

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    1. Kevin Twine
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Sterling.

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  3. Tronity
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Looking at going with:

    DDG
    Demi Kos Coleman
    Toure Gerrard Eriksen Ramsey Mata
    Dzeko Suarez (c)

    Mannone Ward Alonso Amalifitano

    Got line up right?

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    1. Tronity
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Swap Amalifitano for Wickham

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      1. stooshermadness
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        I might think abut Wickham over Ramsey. Sunderland at home and all. I wonder if Ramsey will just get a 20 min cameo ahead of the FA Cup final. Worth thinking through.

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  4. Ian Davis
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Mata > Hazard worth 4 point hit?

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    1. Reedy
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      I don't think he is

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  5. Jubilanus / BSC Small Boys …
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    1.4 in bank, anything worth a -4? and subs correct and in right order?

    mannone,
    Alonso, Azi, Ward
    Nasri, yaya, RAmsey, Mata
    Aguero, Suarez, Sturridge

    (Speroni, Davies, Burner. Noone)

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    1. stooshermadness
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      No, good team this week.

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  6. Art Vandelay
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Evening Gents. Thinking of doing Mata to Sterling and Benching Ramsey. Decent plan? Could also do Borini to Sturridge for -4.

    Mannone
    Evra, Cahill, Baines
    Eriksen, Nasri, Mata, Yaya Touré
    Agüero, Borini, Suárez

    (Ramsey, Dann, Chester)

    Cheers

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    1. stooshermadness
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Don't take the hit. Borini may have a good farewell game. Sterling looks a good add

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      1. Art Vandelay
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Cheers mate. Do you think Sterling is a better pick than Gerrard. I could consider Mata to Gerrard instead.

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        1. stooshermadness
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          12 years, 2 months ago

          Personally, I am going Gerrard >> Mata. I feel he is more consistent from a Fantasy perspective, but it's a close call.

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  7. Bubz
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Man, I wish all the games were tomorrow. Getting excited for the last day of the season mayhem!

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    1. Reedy
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Still can't get my head around having an extra day to prepare. Tomorrow I will be at a complete loss

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    2. Art Vandelay
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      So do I. I will be on holiday on Sunday and will miss all the games.

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      1. sinik
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        likewise, I have a match that kicks off at the same time as the PL matches lol..

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  8. Grounderz
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Anyone here getting Van Persie? Raise your hand. He's been in my mind for the whole week, but am not sure if that's a good idea. That or go for Sturridge.

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    1. Art Vandelay
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Avoid. Nothing to play for. Go with Sturridge.

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    2. Evs
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      If I had the cash, I would.

      Unfortunately....

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      1. Grounderz
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Could always take a hit. Not planning to take any last game of the season?

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    3. Piggs Boson
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      I have him.

      Not sure I'd buy this week though...

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    4. stooshermadness
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Sturridge all day. You have no idea who Giggs might start or play.

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      1. Grounderz
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        He's due a start and I'm sure Giggs will give him that. Giggs has said he wanted to manage and try to give everyone a start.

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        1. stooshermadness
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          12 years, 2 months ago

          Hmm, explain midweek then . . . .

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          1. Grounderz
            • 14 Years
            12 years, 2 months ago

            😆

            Midweek looked like a good time to start the youngsters and Giggs has said that has been the United way and he wanted to do that.

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          2. sinik
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            12 years, 2 months ago

            also players leaving the club forever/retiring

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  9. JT's Dog
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Anyone every downloaded a film from sky on demand?
    How long does it take, doing one that seems to take longer than the actual film

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    1. Evs
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Aye, but if you leave it 5 mins or so you can still play it whist it's downloading....

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      1. JT's Dog
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Used to be able to do that, but doesn't let me now since I got that on demand box that gives hundreds of channels

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  10. Defcons are for Kinnear
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Studge or Dzeko?

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    1. Les Bleus
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      S

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    2. Reedy
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Studge if you already have Aguero, Dzeko otherwise. I think..

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  11. Kvelertak
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Im leading both my ML's atm. By 44 and 27 points, so i need to just safe it in.

    Mannone
    Coleman - Ivanovic - Zabaleta
    Mata - Eriksen - Sterling - Yaya Toure
    Aguero - Suarez (C) - Rooney

    Really happy with my team tbh, im thinking Rooney out and keep Mata, can't see anyone being worth -4 over Mata. Agreed?

    Who to pick for Rooney? My choice atm is Sturridge i think. All help appreciated!

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    1. bombayblues
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Same dilemma as me. Rooney to Sturrdige makes sense. What do you think of Mata - Willian?

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      1. Kvelertak
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        I would never do that for -4 tbh, i think Mata will score higher.
        My only alternative for Mata would have to be Hazard, but again, don't think it would be wise for a hit if you're leading.

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        1. bombayblues
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 2 months ago

          Mata needs to start to be able to score. Mata to Hazard sounds good too. I lead by a mere 10 points. Hence I can't take it easy either

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          1. Kvelertak
            • 13 Years
            12 years, 2 months ago

            I can't see Mata not starting with Rooney out and him being rested last match. Feel confident its gonna be Mata behind RvP.

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

            eh? he came on as a sub and scored two goals the other week

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    2. stooshermadness
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Sturridge for Rooney and leave it.

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      1. Kvelertak
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks, probably gonna end up doing that.

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  12. bombayblues
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    My Team:

    Howard (Marshall)
    Coleman. Ward. Zaba. Cahill (Skrtel)
    Yaya. Ramsey. Eriksen (Mata. Ki)
    Rooney. Suarez. Dzeko

    1.2 ITB. 1 FT

    Rooney + Mata - Sturridge + Mata?
    Rooney - Sturridge?

    I lead my ML by a mere 10 points.

    Appreciate any help

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  13. Le Bluff
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Stand outs for a clean sheet this week?

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    1. Evs
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Too hard to tell last game of the season, not many.

      Chelsea maybe.

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  14. Evs
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Better do my Rooney sell tonight to Slurridge tonight, I don't want to lost out on 0.2m swing for next week !

    Always thinking me 😉

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      • 12 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      saving my FT personally. 😉

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    2. Bubz
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Are you playing Evra this week?

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    3. JT's Dog
      12 years, 2 months ago

      You may yet need it when the FA panel introduce a play off for end of this season

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      1. Reedy
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Everyone gets another wildcard, surely 🙂

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  15. d1sable
    • Has Moderation Rights
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Got a strong feeling Loic Remy is going to get a decent haul.

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    1. Chris_White
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Hopefully he will

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    2. Reedy
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Good, I have him in UFPL. Can't see he will score more than one but then look at what Palace did...

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    3. stooshermadness
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Liverpool only have 10 CS all year and I suspect Sunday will see an all out attack. So there could be goals for Newcastle. I cannot understand, given Liverpool's defensive record with and without Agger (8 CS/13 starts), how Agger can't get a game.

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      1. d1sable
        • Has Moderation Rights
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Agreed plus check Remy's goal involvement. IF Newcastle do score and i think they will, he surely will be the one.

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  16. PussyGalore
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Sturridge or Dzeko?

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    1. PussyGalore
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Also would you sell Aguero for a hit for the other one?

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      1. Reedy
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Studge and no

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    2. Kevin Twine
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Sturridge.

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  17. Ian Davis
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Which looks best?

    A) Mata > Hazard (-4)
    B) Mata > Gerrard (-4)
    C) Play Mata

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    1. Chris_White
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      I hope A works out, but C is probably the most safe option.

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    2. Gazza2000
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      C

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    3. Margarido
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      B, Stevie to score directly from a corner.

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  18. Grounderz
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Folks, what would you do with this lot?

    Boruc
    Coleman - Zabaleta - Azpilicueta
    Mata - Nasri - Ramsey - Eriksen
    Suarez - Aguero - Rooney*

    Adrian - Ward - Mutch - Chester

    Thinking of doing Rooney to either RVP/Sturridge and take a hit for Mata/Ramsey to Sterling or...

    0.4m ITB with 1 x FT

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    1. New Ghost
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Rooney out for Sturridge

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      1. Grounderz
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Yeah, sounds like it. Wanted one of Dzeko and Yaya but with Kun fit, I don't think I'll do anything silly to mess things up, so I'd just focus on getting Rooney out and hopefully Mata as well, or Ramsey.

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    2. Margarido
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Arnautovic and Ba.
      Diferential combo!

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      1. Grounderz
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        That's true, but I hate to row away from the party. 🙁

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  19. Bubz
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Keep getting sooo tempted to do Aguero --> Sturridge for -4. Aguero has trolled me so many times this season...

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    1. Chris_White
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      He will troll us again with a hattrick. I have obviously sold him 😉

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      1. Bubz
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Exactly, not sure which way the troll is going to land!

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        1. JK - Cønt ⭐
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 2 months ago

          Jonny Evans is injured

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  20. Ivor
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Speroni or Mannone?

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    1. Kevin Twine
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Mannone.

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    2. Margarido
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Mannone for the 4 th straight CS

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  21. @FPL_Salah
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Mannone
    Kolarov Coleman Azpi Ward
    Yaya Mata Sterling
    Aguero Sturridge Suarez(c)

    Boruc Ramsey Alonso Noone

    Am i playing right team?
    How does it look? Be honest.

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    1. Ivor
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Ward over Alonso is brave. I like it though, tired Sunderland could well concede.

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      1. @FPL_Salah
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        There going to make changes. Poyet said.

        Will disrupt there rhythm.

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  22. SupaTune
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    should I take a -4 hit to get Sterling in for Adam Johnson? all my rivals have Sterling, I'm just trying to keep distance between us.

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    1. Chris_White
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Yes.

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  23. Margarido
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    On 582 overall but looking to gamble.

    Mata and Wickham are probably bona be benched anyway, so going with Willian and Odemwingie.

    Now who to captain. RVP? or Peter Odem in his return to the Hawthorns?

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    1. Chris_White
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      That's called gambling. RVP probably out of those.

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      1. Margarido
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        And maintaining Aguero also…
        Whats the point of going with the masses? Might as well go with a bang!

        Any other gambling that i am not seeing properly?

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  24. Chris_White
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    @JK

    Should we expect Evans to pop up with a brace from the hospital bed tomorrow afternoon?

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    1. Chris_White
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Just saw your reply above 😆 Great minds etc

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      1. JK - Cønt ⭐
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        I thought this was related to that post. Had no idea it was an independent thought 😆

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        1. Chris_White
          • 15 Years
          12 years, 2 months ago

          Haha I know, legendary stuff 😀

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    2. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      I wouldn't put anything past Jonny ' The Troll' Evans

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  25. Piggs Boson
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Torn between playing Ward(ful) or Flanagan(NEW).

    If only we knew if Agger was playing...

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    1. Chris_White
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      I would actually play Ward

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    2. Margarido
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Ward.

      Flanagan will miss his CS on the 78th min

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  26. The Little Horse
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Would you guys play

    A.)Mata + Flanagan
    Or
    B.)Sterling + Shaw

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  27. Who Ate All Depays?
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Rooney ->
    A) Dzeko
    B) Sturridge
    C) Adebayor

    other forwards are Suarez & Aguero

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  28. Georges Giants
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Leading my cash ML by 17pts only. Rooney>Kun, or Rooney to Sturridge?! Rival has Aguero.

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  29. ManUtdFan_UK
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    A) Mata

    B) Silva (-4)

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  30. Royal5
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Plan was to do Aguero->Dzeko and Rooney->Sturridge. Anyone else got the same dilemma now with Aguero "fit" and back in the squad? Can't take another troll from him..

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      • 12 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      same here... keeping kun.

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      1. Royal5
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Really see him starting on the bench though..

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