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28 June 2014 3108 comments
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Having restructured our squads with the aid of unlimited transfers across the Fantasy games, we now have two crucial clashes to focus on as the knockout stages get underway. First up this evening is an all-South American affair, as hosts Brazil square up to a Chile side that has already disposed of defending champions Spain in the group stages:

Felipe Scolari’s troops will again look to Neymar to make the difference after the Barcelona forward notched twice in two of his three appearances. A goal against Cameroon will surely boost Fred’s confidence after he struggled to make an impact, whilst Oscar’s Fantasy owners will be hoping for more of the same, with the Chelsea midfielder producing a goal and two assists thus far.

Having also won two of their three group fixtures, Jorge Sampaoli’s troops won’t be lacking in confidence. As Mexico showed earlier in the tournament, Scolari’s side have struggled against sides utilising wing-back systems and Chile’s 3-4-1-2 formation could well prove a stumbling block for the home side. Front two Alexis Sanchez and Eduardo Vargas – along with midfielder Charles Aranguiz – have delivered a goal and assist apiece, highlighting the underdogs’ potential ahead of the 5pm kick-off.

In the later match, another couple of South American contenders for the crown go head-to-head as Uruguay face Colombia for a place in the last eight. After losing their opener against Costa Rica, Oscar Tabarez’ side have done well to turn around their tournament but the suspension of Luis Suarez makes their task significantly more difficult – Diego Forlan looks the man most likely to get the nod alongside Edinson Cavani in a default 4-4-2.

Jose Pekerman’s side will have every reason for optimism, though. One of only four sides to win all three of their group games, Colombia rested most of their chief Fantasy assets for the final Group C clash with Japan and, in James Rodriguez and Juan Cuadrado, have two of the tournament’s in-form midfielders. Rodriguez has scored in all three of his appearances so far and also delivered a pair of assists, whilst Cuadrado has served up a goal and three assists thus far. Jackson Martinez is pushing for a start after bagging a brace in the 4-1 win over Japan and may well retain his starting role in the 9pm kick-off.

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  1. Zep
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Can someone confirm how many points Luiz and Silva are on?

    Want to figure out how many points an extra 30mins will get them...

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    1. De_Roiste
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      12 years, 1 month ago

      Someone said Luiz was on 12

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  2. Kostja
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    PCarrESPN 1m
    Brazil completed 68% of passes in regulation. That would be its worst comp pct in a WC game in the last 50 years.

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  3. Saniul
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    Come on Neymar.

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    1. Bøwstring The Carp
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      I'd rather not. 😛

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  4. GunsnRoses
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    Are Joe and Fred half Brasilian ?
    I mean last time I checked Brasil used to boast the likes of Romario,Ronaldo,Rivaldo,Robinho. Their names even don't start with R:/

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    1. Konig Luther
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      lol

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    2. VougieDipond
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      cos they are crap they don't get a cool name

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    3. Dr Dream
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      Jo, Fred and Betnard are half Brazilian and half Wheeltappers and shunters social club.

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  5. r0nh
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    Hopefully Mena can get a few more blocked shots!!

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  6. Vote Joke
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    What's Sanchez doing with his shorts?

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    1. De_Roiste
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      Did the same in the last game. Would prefer to play in speedos it would seem.

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  7. Zep
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    Spreadsheet maniac needs to grow up...

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    1. Billy Gilmore
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      That pesky otter.

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      1. Zep
        • 16 Years
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        Are you able to prevent an anonymous user from editing it?

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        1. Malcolm Tucker for England …
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          • 15 Years
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          Lock the cells? Just leave certain areas editable.

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        2. Billy Gilmore
          • 14 Years
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          I locked it for a while.

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          1. Billy Gilmore
            • 14 Years
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            He's gone.

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        3. Ginkapo FPL
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          Well doen Brazil, but you know as well as we do that it was a hollow victory.

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    2. Konig Luther
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      he's changing everything

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

      Let's narrow it down

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  8. VougieDipond
    • 13 Years
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    What ever happened to Pato. He has to be better than Jo and Fred

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      1. VougieDipond
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        ouch. what a waste of talent

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        1. De_Roiste
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          Yep. Being attacked by his own fans is ridiculous. Needs to get out of Brazil.

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          1. VougieDipond
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            at 24 theres time to turn it round. if he can give up the partying and work hard

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  9. Malcolm Tucker for England …
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    Red by the rules...

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  10. Kostja
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    lucky Jo

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  11. The Sarjeant
    • 13 Years
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    Demi around?

    Any tips for the Colombia game? Thinking about Sanchez to get booked.

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    1. VougieDipond
      • 13 Years
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      Jrod first scorer

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      1. Fifa las vegas
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Very obvious! 🙂

        How about Jackson Martinez?
        I might go for a plain Colombia win

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        1. VougieDipond
          • 13 Years
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          I am doing the scorecast Jrod and 2-0/2-1 both are 50/1

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      2. JK - Cønt ⭐
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        I'd say JRod MOTM is a better one if they're still taking bets on MOTM

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      3. Epic Fail
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        You're not Demi.

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        1. VougieDipond
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          you sure?

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      4. MJ6987
        • 15 Years
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        Cavani I reckon. Suarez T-Shirts all round.

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  12. The Bandit
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    12 years, 1 month ago

    Brazil play Chris Samba football these days 😉

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  13. r0nh
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    12 years, 1 month ago

    If you got 17 days off work & could go to any country, where would you go?

    *after the world cup ends

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    1. Zep
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Peru

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      1. Fantastik
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 1 month ago

        +1 for Peru. Or French Polynesia. Or Greece

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    2. Epic Fail
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      12 years, 1 month ago

      Wales. So I can afford to get back .

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    3. De_Roiste
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      What are you looking for? Beach or activity?

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      1. r0nh
        • 15 Years
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        Nude beaches 😎

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        1. De_Roiste
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 1 month ago

          South Coast of France so! Game on!

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        2. GunsnRoses
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 1 month ago

          Brasil booties

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        3. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
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          Little island called Donkey beneath Crete... Fantastic place

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    4. Malcolm Tucker for England …
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      Maldives and would do feck all 😀

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      1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
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        Maldives for 17 days.... :yawn:

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        1. Malcolm Tucker for England …
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          With the wife though

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    5. GunsnRoses
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      North Korea

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    6. The Bandit
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      12 years, 1 month ago

      China

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    7. De_Roiste
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      New Zealand rocks Ronh.

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    8. potatoace
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      • 15 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      New Zealand

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    9. Ghost Ship
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      12 years, 1 month ago

      Went to Cuba this Christmas. Crazy fun!

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    10. r0nh
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Thanks for all the suggestions guys 🙂

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    11. Corkyote FFS CWC Champion 2…
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      12 years, 1 month ago

      Santiago, Chile: celebrate them winning the world cup 😉

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      1. r0nh
        • 15 Years
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        🙂

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  14. De_Roiste
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    12 years, 1 month ago

    How is Jo even in the panel, never mind on the pitch!

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  15. Grounderz
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    12 years, 1 month ago

    Will penalty shootout goals be recorded as goals for the players?

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    1. De_Roiste
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      No

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      1. De_Roiste
        • 14 Years
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        Not in McDs anyway

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    2. MJ6987
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      They are in the Telegraph game

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      1. LOCO ABREU
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        really? lol

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        1. MJ6987
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          12 years, 1 month ago

          Yep, and penalty saves for goalies. The pens don't count as goals conceded for defenders though.

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          1. Djerbil
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            12 years, 1 month ago

            wow.. Stupid Game!!!

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  16. Malcolm Tucker for England …
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    Chile have been a breath of fresh air this tournament

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    1. The Bandit
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      12 years, 1 month ago

      They could be the death of it if they knock Brazil out!

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      1. Malcolm Tucker for England …
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        Kevin Keegan moment for me there. Would love it

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      2. De_Roiste
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 1 month ago

        True. Would the Brazilians continue to go to the games?

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        1. Billy Gilmore
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          They'd be too busy rioting.

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          1. GuyIncognito
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            12 years, 1 month ago

            It will be the great Howard Webb riots of 2014.

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  17. MJ6987
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    Hulk playing like a man possessed!

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    1. Zep
      • 16 Years
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      😆

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  18. Zep
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    MoJO?

    More like noJO...

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    1. Ghost Ship
      • 15 Years
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      JOke.

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    2. VougieDipond
      • 13 Years
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      Jonkey

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  19. The Missing Link
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Hulk motm by a mile

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    1. MJ6987
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      Yeah, unless someone scores a winner

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    2. Bubz
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      Sanchez motm by miles

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    3. VougieDipond
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      because he bucks the trends and wears Mizuno boots

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      1. Fresco
        • 16 Years
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        +1

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  20. Djerbil
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    12 years, 1 month ago

    Aranguiz only on 5 points

    Lol I thought He must have had atleast 10 RBs by now

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  21. crystalpalaceRus
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    12 years, 1 month ago

    Willian...i guess thats oscar off

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  22. Studgie G
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    12 years, 1 month ago

    pts update

    5 neymar

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  23. Bubz
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Lads would you mind telling me what sanchez and aranguiz are on in macDs?

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    1. ManofKent
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      12 years, 1 month ago

      Aranguiz a measly 5pts - deserves at least 10

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    2. Djerbil
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      5 and 5

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      1. Djerbil
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        scratch that

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      2. shazzaaam
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 1 month ago

        sanchez has 5 after scoring?

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  24. GunsnRoses
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Ocar out Willian in for Chelsea

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  25. Djerbil
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    15 mins for Howard Webb to save his life

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  26. shazzaaam
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    what does ceaser have? and bravo anyone?

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    1. Fresco
      • 16 Years
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      I don't think anyone have Bravo. He's probably on 10-11, with 7 or 8 saves

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    1. Djerbil
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      I hope He is legit

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    2. GunsnRoses
      • 14 Years
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      :/

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    3. Studgie G
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      12 years, 1 month ago

      doubt it, if barca want suarez

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  27. De_Roiste
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    12 years, 1 month ago

    Medel is fooked..

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  28. Zep
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    Offscar...

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  29. Studgie G
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    strangely medel is a better cb then dm

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    1. Fresco
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      we can't say the same about David Luiz though

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      1. Studgie G
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        luiz is actually fine next to silva but otherwise yeh he's bad

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      2. Vote Joke
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Yet someone pays 50 mill for him

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