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10 May 2014 1154 comments
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We roll out the final Scout Picks of the 2013/14 season this morning, as Fantasy managers assess their final trades before tomorrow’s deadline. Unsurprisingly, we stock up on City and Liverpool options with the title still on the line, whilst we also turn to Tottenham as Tim Sherwood’s side look to clinch Europa League qualification:

Vito Mannone welcomes Swansea to the Stadium of Light off the back of three clean sheets in succession. Gus Poyet may have hinted at making some changes to his XI, but with the Black Cats’ tails up after securing survival, Mannone’s chances of another shut-out look strong against a Swans side that has failed to find the net in three of their last five.

Everton’s trip to Hull looks all the more promising after Steve Bruce rang the changes for the midweek meeting at United. The Hull boss clearly has one eye on the upcoming FA Cup Final, and with that in mind, we turn to Leighton Baines’ points potential at both ends of the pitch – the left-back has scored or assisted in three of the last four now, and with spot-kicks and set-pieces also in hand, could be set to prosper again.

A trip to relegated Cardiff offers Chelsea the chance to deliver their nineteenth clean sheet of the season. With John Terry looking likely to miss out according to his manager, we turn instead to Branislav Ivanovic as our Blues’ backline option – the big Serbian will be looking to add to his current tally of three goals and an assist against Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s out-of-sorts side.

Pablo Zabaleta delivered an 11-point haul in his previous home appearance against Villa in midweek. As City look to clinch the title in style against West Ham at the Etihad, the Argentine’s raids from right-back could be set to flourish once again, and with Sam Allardyce’s side failing to score in two of their last three, a clean sheet could also be on the cards for Manuel Pellegrini’s side.

The return of Daniel Sturridge saw Raheem Sterling shifted to the tip of Liverpool’s midfield diamond for Monday’s trip to Palace. Sterling served up an assist in the 3-3 draw, and with the Reds set to go on the offensive against a Newcastle side that has lost six of their previous seven, he looks a real value option at just 6.3.

Tottenham welcome Villa to the Lane still needing a point to clinch Europa League qualification. Tim Sherwood’s side have found the net 11 times in their last three home fixtures and, with three goals and five assists, Christian Eriksen has played a part in eight of those strikes – bringing his owners 18, 15 and 11 points respectively.

The relentless Yaya Toure is an obvious choice for City’s home clash with the Hammers. Having delivered his tenth double-figure return of the season in Wednesday’s 4-0 win over Villa, the Ivorian will carry the armband hopes of many heading into the final Gameweek as he look to add to his current Fantasy Premier League haul of 235 points.

Two goals, a pair of assists and seven bonus points in the last four Gameweeks underlines Marko Arnautovic’s strong finish to the season. Priced at just 5.1, the Austrian looks a real in-form budget option as Stoke roll up to face a West Brom side that have conceded three times in all but one of their last four at the Hawthorns.

Handed a role off the bench in last week’s disappointing draw at home to Norwich, Eden Hazard looks poised for his first league start since Gameweek 33 as Chelsea make their way to Cardiff. The Belgian has already delivered an 18-point haul against the Bluebirds earlier this season, and with their relegation already confirmed, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side have no need to operate defensively – offering Jose Mourinho’s men the chance to return to winning ways on Sunday.

Runaway leader of the Captain Poll, Luis Suarez is expected to wreak havoc against Newcastle at Anfield. The Merseysiders look poised to take out their frustrations on a porous Magpies backline that has shipped eight goals in their last three road trips, with the Uruguayan, as always, the chief tormentor.

Five goals in his last three matches underlines the potential of Edin Dzeko. Whilst Sergio Aguero has been passed fit to face the Hammers, it’s uncertain whether Manuel Pellegrini will start with the Argentine – on the other hand, Dzeko looks certain of getting the nod and is far more likely to be handed the full 90 minutes to maintain his outstanding recent run of form.

Tottenham’s home game against Villa brings budget option Kyle Naughton onto the bench. The visitors continue to struggle without the presence of Christian Benteke up front and, with just two goals scored in their last four road trips, could hand the home side the chance of picking up another clean sheet to see out the season.

Jason Puncheon warms the bench as Palace make their way to London neighbours Fulham. Tony Pulis’ side will be on a high after Monday’s sensational comeback draw against Liverpool, and up against a backline that has shipped 83 goals this season, the Eagles wide man will fancy his chances of serving up the points again.

Harry Kane offers Fantasy managers a cut-price option for Tottenham’s home clash with Villa. Coming in at just 4.4, the youngster has found the net three times in five starts under Tim Sherwood and looks likely to get amongst the goals once again as the north London side go on the attack.

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  1. turd ferguson
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Whats the best move?

    boruc
    ivan - zaba - mariapa
    mata* - ramsey - toure - eriksen
    suarez - rooney* - dzeko

    A - mata > hazard
    B - rooney > sturridge

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    1. Nigel Tufnel
      • 17 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      B

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    2. Your Mum's Athletic
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      A for me

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    3. Toonzie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      surely B since he's "ruled out"

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      1. turd ferguson
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        yeh i should have put my team. If i do "A" then it will be puncheon playing for rooney.

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    4. jbenny1107
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      B for sure.

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  2. Toonzie
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Good to go for this gw?

    Mannone
    Zab - Ivan - Ward
    Yaya - Mata - Ramsey - Sterling
    Aguero - Suarez - Sturridge

    Bench: Marshall, Mutch, Olsson, Rosenior

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    1. turd ferguson
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      aye

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    2. Tmel
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Nice team

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  3. keotes
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Who to bench? Need to pick one.

    Mata, Yaya, Eriksen, Ramsey, Puncheon
    Suarez, Aguero, Sturridge

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    1. Respect My Authoritah
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Easy. Ramsey - limited to sub role at best imo

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    2. copps
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      punch

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    3. turd ferguson
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      mata, ramsey or puncheon. cant pick between those

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    4. Your Mum's Athletic
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      ramsey

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  4. Tmel
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Mannone
    Alonso Ivan Azpi
    Eriksen Yaya Nasri Ramsey
    Aguero Suarez Rooney
    (Davis Punch Bruce Olsson)

    a) Rooney & Ramsey > Gerrard & Studge (-4)
    b) Rooney > Studge

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    1. Toonzie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      tough but A for me

      it's the last gw, go for it! 🙂

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    2. Your Mum's Athletic
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      chasing A, Leading B

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    3. Woy of the Wovers
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      B

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  5. Nigel Tufnel
    • 17 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Have one FT to use but not sure where. Team is:

    Mannone (Adrian)
    Zab, Alonso, Ward (Collins) (Chester)
    Yaya, Sterling, Eriksen, Ramsey, Barkley
    Suarez, Aguero (Rooney)

    Any suggestions? Thought about Rooney > Sturridge and benching Barkley or Rambo, but not sure. Hull is going to field a weakened squad and Ramsey produces every time he plays.

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    1. Woy of the Wovers
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Sturridge. Bench Barkley.

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    2. Your Mum's Athletic
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      ramsey produces everytime he plays? :lol:do the transfer

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      1. Nigel Tufnel
        • 17 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        He's averaged over 6 points a game this season in games he's played as a starter or sub. That's producing in my book.

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        1. Dre
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          12 years, 3 months ago

          How about Gameweeks;

          1, 3, 7, 11, 12, 15, 17, 18, 33, 34, 36?

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          1. Nigel Tufnel
            • 17 Years
            12 years, 3 months ago

            Literal much? He missed 14 games and still ranks as the 8th highest scoring midfielder. When he plays, he is remarkably consistent. How is that so hard to grasp? God damn.

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            1. Dre
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 15 Years
              12 years, 3 months ago

              Just choose your wording better you god damn idiot

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    3. Dre
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      "Ramsey produces every time he plays"

      ...

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  6. Kreedas
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Any changes guys?

    Mannone, Ivanovic, Zabaletta, Ward, Mata, Yaya, Sterling, Ramsey, Suarez, Aguero, Sturridge

    Subs: Boruc, Fonte, Ward-Prowes, Jones

    0FT & 1.4 ITB Good to go?

    Thanks

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    1. turd ferguson
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      looks good

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  7. Your Mum's Athletic
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Guys please take a minute to help me out, Me (37 points behind) vs Rival

    Me:

    Mannone

    Zabaleta Kos Azpi

    Yaya Mata Ramsey Punch

    Rooney* Suarez Aguero

    0.0M ITB

    Rival (this is what he played last week):

    Speroni

    Mert Jones Zaba

    Mata Sterling Silva Lallana

    Welbeck Suarez Aguero

    (Fonte Eriksen) He's made 2 transfers -4

    Okay so he's likely to have got rid of Welbeck and Mata and brought in Sturridge & someone else which not too sure on.

    So with a big gap to try and get back what would you do? Rooney is main priority and ramsey or mata out? He can't get Yaya in so got to captain him right>?

    Big thanks, really need some advice, one time

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

      Different captain seems your only option, though struggling to see how else you are likely to make up points. Sturridge in seems best option for you but if you think he has him it just limits your chance of catching so you may need to go for other option who could get you double figure points

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      1. Your Mum's Athletic
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        lukaku or adebayor in for Rooney and captaining Yaya knowing he won't have him seems to be my best bet? cheers

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

          Possibly ade but it may backfire
          With him having both sterling and sturridge I feel you are fooked

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          1. Your Mum's Athletic
            • 14 Years
            12 years, 3 months ago

            🙁 thanks for opinions

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      2. Robe Wan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        Lukaku maybe

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

      Yaya © and Sturridge

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      1. Your Mum's Athletic
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        he will get sturridge in so won't help me in trying to chase unfortunately

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        1. LewanGOALski
          • 15 Years
          12 years, 3 months ago

          Yaya (c) and Lukaku/Adebayor/Odemwingie then

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          1. Margarido
            • 14 Years
            12 years, 3 months ago

            Like the Odemwingie option.

            Also trying to find if Wickham + Aguero justifies Sturridge + Odem.
            The other its RVP.

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            1. Your Mum's Athletic
              • 14 Years
              12 years, 3 months ago

              odemwingie brace or sent off, risky 😆

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          2. Your Mum's Athletic
            • 14 Years
            12 years, 3 months ago

            looking at lukaku, in the 'explosion' category

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      2. LewanGOALski
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        yeah, this

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  8. The Chosen One...
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Play Januzaj or Ramsey? Januzaj was motm last match (although somehow got no FPL points) so should start while who knows with Ramsey....

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    1. Rhinos
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Januzaj has looked good every time he's played yet has hardly started so he just as likely to be benched as Ramsey.
      Id start Ramsey, Arsenal better than man u and Saints better than Norwich

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  9. supperspout
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    %chances Stones will play?

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  10. jas5sk - Youtube channel
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    That 2nd Lewandowski goal...

    Mandzukic is finished

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    1. The Chosen One...
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Arsenal will sign him

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      1. jas5sk - Youtube channel
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        I hope that's true, the PL needs more international stars

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  11. My name is an echo
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Looking at getting Eriksen and Podolski. Liking the looks of that...

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    1. Woy of the Wovers
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Wouldn't buy Podolski now.

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

      Hard to say who will be rested for arsenal

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  12. gers23
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    11 points clear in my league and second has already took a hit!! Do I just make one? I think he might have hazard and sterling hmmm

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

      Even 15 points isn't a lot
      What are main differences int teams

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      1. gers23
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        Me...Mannone Ivan Evra Nasri Ramsey Erikson

        Him..Speroni Delaney Kompany Mata Sterling Janusai

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

          Hard one
          I think you have to cover the sterling situation at the least
          But on paper I can see you getting more points than him with those players

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  13. Defcons are for Kinnear
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Was wondering what's missing today? Something doesn't quite feel right

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    1. Jimmers
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      World Cup 33 days away

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    2. Woy of the Wovers
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      0 from 0. Captain still to play.

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    3. Towsor44
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      lol @

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  14. Mr Smith
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Quick captain rollcall, who you going for?

    Suarez here.

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    1. LewanGOALski
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Him or Sturridge

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  15. LewanGOALski
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    I am only 6 pts ahead of a rival in ML.
    Team is:

    Mannone
    Demi - Evra - Azpi
    Mata - Nasri - Eriksen - AJ
    Suarez - Aguero - Rooney

    Ward - Chester - Noone

    Which one should I do:

    A. Rooney Sturridge
    B. AJ & Rooney Sterling & Sturridge (-4)
    C. AJ & Rooney Hazard & Lukaku (-4)

    ?

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    1. Margarido
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      B
      Sterling its a must this last week

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  16. CFC1990
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Is Mata, Lallana or Ramsey to Gerrard worth a hit?

    If so, which one would you swap?

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    1. Margarido
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Lallana no.
      The others are complete gambles…
      I would say Mata probably.

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  17. IL Fantasista
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Mata & Nasri -4

    or

    Silva & Eriksen -8

    ?

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  18. sw123
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Hazard in mata out worth-4

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  19. Van Dal
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    14pts ahead. Should I do Aguero > Dzeko to block him? Would cost -4

    Him: Zaba Ward Flanners Eriksen Gerrard Wellbeck Dzeko

    me: Kolarov Azpi Coleman Sterling Ramsey Aguero Sturridge

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    1. CFC1990
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      This is a tough decision. I would say do it

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

      No
      Solve the Ramsey issue if doing anything

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      1. Touré De Force
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        What Ramsey issue?

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

          The issue that he migh not play

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          1. Touré De Force
            • 16 Years
            12 years, 3 months ago

            Not an issue

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        2. @FPL_Salah
          • 17 Years
          12 years, 3 months ago

          This

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  20. Judas
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Thinking about, Hoolahan ---> Sterling for -4, which option to go for?

    A: Bench Sterling as 1st sub, to come in incase Aguero/Mata/Ramsey dont play
    B: Bench Ramsey, Play Sterling
    C: Bench Mata, Play Sterling
    D: Dont take the hit play the 4 below and have Ferdinand as 1st sub

    My team at the moment for reference

    Mannone
    Demichelis, Stones, Azpi (Ferdinand, Chester)
    Eriksen, Mata, Ramsey, Nasri (Hoolahan)
    Suarez, Sturridge, Aguero

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  21. Gimli son of Gloin
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Dzeko or Sturridge?

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  22. The ghost of a Pug's g…
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    A) Rooney & noone ---> ade and sterling
    B) Rooney n mata ----> sturridge n silva

    Any other options please state. N no to Harry Kane

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

    Watching 1970s disaster movie, this is what footyless Saturdays are like

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  24. pundit of punts
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Mata/Ramsey>Hazard for -4?

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    1. The ghost of a Pug's g…
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      No

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      1. Touré De Force
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        Agreed.

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    2. Gimli son of Gloin
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Yeah.

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  25. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    To be thinking about captaining Aguero this week, does that show signs of desperation?

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      • 15 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Desperation haha

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    2. Touré De Force
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Not a bad play if chasing, reckless if not.

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    3. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      I do not think he will get lore then 20-30 minutes at most.
      So not gor me, i have shipped him already but still see folks contemplating Captaining him.
      It may turn out they are right, but even so i think it is ridiculous.

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    4. The ginger cafu
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Signs that you like punishment

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  26. Scroobius Mac
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Would you rather have
    A) Chiriches + Mata + Sturridge (-4)
    B) Sterling + Evra + Sturridge (-4)
    C) Evra + Mata + Adebayor

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    1. The ghost of a Pug's g…
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      B

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    2. Doosra - ☭BowenOfRice☭
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      C).

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    3. CFC1990
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      B

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    4. Margarido
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      B

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    5. Bun Rab
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      B.

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  27. Somalion
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Some send off for Lewandowski. Speaks volumes about the club that they can celebrate a player who is joining their biggest rivals in the Summer. Wish I could say I'm not bitter about it though, I think it's a mistake. Oh well.

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    1. Defcons are for Kinnear
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      It must be so boring being a Bayern player, only thing to look forward to is CL

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      1. Somalion
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        Not even the CL. They very regularly bench their strikers in CL matches. I agree though, it's just a shame that Dortmund are trying hard to compete with them but Bayern can just take their best players and pay them triple the wages (that's what they'll be paying Lewa).

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  28. Defcons are for Kinnear
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Too many RMT on here. Will come back when quieter

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  29. Jafooli
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Best 5.4m def?

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    1. Touré De Force
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Lovren

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      1. Bun Rab
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        Fonte.

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  30. unoaime
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Mutch > Stirling
    or upgrade Wickham instead?

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