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There may be under a week left under the 2014/15 season gets underway but for many Fantasy managers, the midfield dilemma is yet to be resolved. In the Fantasy Premier League (FPL) game, in particular, the player price list has handed us numerous options to consider for our five-man midfields, with ten players coming in at 9.0 or over:

In this, our latest article for members, we take a look at four of the main contenders – Eden Hazard, Aaron Ramsey, Juan Mata and Raheem Sterling – currently on Fantasy radars.

Sterling has netted in two of his last four appearances and, after notching nine times last term, is backed by many to step up for Liverpool after Luis Suarez’ departure. Ramsey’s 10 goals and nine assists in just 23 appearances last season has catapulted the Welshman into the premium bracket at 9.0, with his strike in yesterday’s Community Shield handing us a timely reminder of his talents. Mata (9.0) has been one of Louis van Gaal’s star performers in the role in “the hole” in a new 3-4-1-2 formation, whilst the 10.0-priced Hazard, despite only returning to pre-season action last week, sits in 22% of squads ahead of fixtures against promoted pair Burnley and Leicester in his first two fixtures.

Casting an eye back to last season, then, we delve into the data and compare their respective displays. First up, we assess each player’s creativity and distribution.

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  1. LewanGOALski
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    DDG - Gilks
    Ward - PvA - Collocini - ____ - ____

    9.5mln in total to spend for the last 2 spots here.

    Who should I go for..?

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    1. Twelve years a slave
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Qpr rotate very well with palace, so i would say Taylor

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      1. Twelve years a slave
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Sorry ferdinand

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        1. finkfankfunk
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          Yep. I have a Ward - Ferdinand rotation going, which is great value i think.

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          1. XhakaCan
            • 11 Years
            11 years, 4 months ago

            This

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    2. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      evans + wisdom
      or clyne + chester

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    3. P&F
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Umm that would downgrade your midfielders to free up an extra mil for debuchy and Davies

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    4. Joggers Nipple
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Evans and Wisdom/Hutton

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  2. Camp No No
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    What's the current consensus on Mannone-Pantylemon conundrum?

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    1. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Simples, whenever I think "I wonder who will start first, Mannone or Pantillimon.. Which do I need for my team to complete it.."

      I just make the obvious choice.

      And choose Begovic.

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    2. Christina.
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Dont get your knickers in a knot

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    3. kalmoffit
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Mannone if you must.

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  3. el flacooo
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    is luke shaw nailed on?

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    1. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      no

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    2. Joggers Nipple
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      no, get evans and wait and see on Shaw for me

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  4. Joggers Nipple
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Yoshida from SOT. Is he an easy way into SOT defence or am i missing something?

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    1. Benster
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Yep, though it's likely SOT will buy a replacement soon so he's not a season-keeper. Also, big question marks over SOT's ability to keep a cleanie

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      1. Joggers Nipple
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks, loads of 4,5's with ?'s over them. Hate that the transfer window is still open when the season starts!!

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  5. Dogba
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    So what are people on for their cheapest midfielder and cheapest defender at the moment? Moore and Marney look likely to start, but they look far from likely to get much points. Bartley seems like too much of a risk with Swansea looking for a CB.

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    1. Twelve years a slave
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Any news on Albrighton? Dont want to take him out if hes only going to miss one wek

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      1. Dogba
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        No, nothing yet. I might go back to him if he's close to making it, don't need him in GW1 indeed.

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    2. Benster
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      I'm on Bartley and Marney for the time being....

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    3. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Wisdom and Marney

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    4. Venom Snake
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Wanyama for his 2-3 points if needed. I have 4x4.5 defenders rotating

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    5. Pompel
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Moore and Marney yes - I'm fine with a 2 point expectation from the 5th def and mid. Upgrading Marney to Davis looks an option though

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    6. Joggers Nipple
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Marney and Baird/ Hutton

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    7. andyinasia
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Given they'll be starting on my bench I''ve gone for Mariappa (hope to be fit for GW2) and a big punt on Isgrove, just because I can.

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  6. Defcons are for Kinnear
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    So all dado today we will see teams with
    Rooney Dzeko Sturridge

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    1. Defcons are for Kinnear
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Costa not Dzeko

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    2. andyinasia
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Not for me, Clive

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  7. ADucksBehind
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Looks like another slow day at the office 😀
    Yay FFS

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  8. knightrider
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    after a quick vote on this one....

    HAZARD or FAB!?

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    1. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      azar

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  9. rudibryson
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Best 9.0 spent on 2 gk to rotate please

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    1. Benster
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Krul/Foster

      Krul will play most games IMO

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    2. kalmoffit
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Guzan/Foster?

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  10. pax888
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Best 5.5m midfielder?

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    1. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      shelvey/mutch/davis

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    2. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Stephen Ireland being chosen by a few.

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  11. P&F
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Did I miss something where wisdom suddenly became nailed on? Gamboa?

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    1. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      wisdom is nailed for the start of the season....gamboa needs time to settle in

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    2. Billy Gilmore
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      West Brom have hardly got any fit defenders and he can play in 3 out of the 4 defensive positions.

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  12. Elly88 > KTR (Kevin The …
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Fab scored in last CHE game right??

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    1. XhakaCan
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Yep scored the winner

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    2. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      yes

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      1. Elly88 > KTR (Kevin The …
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Perhaps. But not like you though. Having him over Sterling is making more sense irrrespective of the position he plays.

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    3. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Aye, so he's essential.

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      1. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        this 😀

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  13. Pringle
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    What do you prefer?

    A. Begovic+4.0 and Mariappa
    B. Krul+Elliot and Ward

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    1. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      A

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  14. Jönny
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Davis @ Southampton is pretty sure of starts, right? Any better options at 4.5-5m? Albrighton has been nailed into my team from the off, but if he's a doubt I don't really want to start with him.

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    1. pundit of punts
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Decent option.

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    2. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      nah he is the best value

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      1. Jönny
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers folks. Good fixtures as well.

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      2. Pompel
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        how would you rate him compared to Marney?

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    3. Sting
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Surely it's better to have a 4.5m on the bench than a 5m?

      At least early on in the season?

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      1. Jönny
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Easy downgrade when a fit 4.5m shows up. And I have found myself with 0.5m I don't know what to do with, somehow!

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

      Considering Rodwell if he's fit and starts

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    5. Bedknobs and Boomsticks
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Ive got Barton. He's always good for a few goals and assists and is on set pieces.

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      1. Jönny
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Already got Austin and Ferdinand, otherwise I would definitely be considering that.

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        1. Bedknobs and Boomsticks
          • 16 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          Ireland to go with Austin? Was looking on the Stoke boards last night and they have him nailed as a number 10. However, had a look on the members area and his numbers are surprisingly poor playing there. currently on bojan and joey

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          1. Jönny
            • 16 Years
            11 years, 4 months ago

            Hmm. Not entirely convinced on that one but maybe I'll monitor. Will probably rip it up and start again soon enough so might just whack Davis in and leave it!

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      2. Pompel
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        .. and always good for a red card or two!

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  15. el flacooo
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    what is the % of luke shaw to start against swansea?

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    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      50

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      1. Birds of Prey
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        have davis

        alb groin terrible 1st 3 but if you can wait good pu IMO gl

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    2. XhakaCan
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Get Evans

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  16. Nabs Kebabs
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    what position will mutch play for qpr?

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    1. Dogba
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      I can't see him being used much in other positions than in the hole... they've got decent coverage for CM positions.

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      1. Nabs Kebabs
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        think i have to agree, really want him tbh

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        1. Dogba
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          I've got him as a weekly starter for now, squeezing my budget to the limit and QPR has decent fixtures.

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          1. Nabs Kebabs
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 4 months ago

            nice differential. got say though you should try squeeze the 0.5 for davis so you can have the rotation, it looks great.

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    2. President John F. Keninnsie
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      CAM.

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  17. Clay
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    A) Wisdom, Eriksen, Hazard
    B) PVA, Sterling, Fabregas

    Cheers fellas ...

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  18. XhakaCan
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Will Foster start most games?

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    1. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      yes, so will forster

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      1. XhakaCan
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Perfect, thanks

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      2. Billy Gilmore
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Those two are going to be an absolute nightmare on here!

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  19. Daffyduck
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    sanchez, ramsey, barkley & mata

    or

    fabregas, ramsey, sterling & mata

    which of the above is likely to be best? Thanks.

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    1. Sunny 😎
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      B

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  20. Wilshere Knowledge
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Does anyone think Sturridge is worth 1m over Costa?

    It would be Costa-Ward-C.Davies v Sturridge-Mariappa-Chester

    I like the latter, but my defence just seems to get weaker and weaker! 😆

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    1. Sting
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      I'm going Sturridge over Costa.

      Purely because Costa only saves me 0.5m

      Costa + Sterling / Sturridge + Eriksen

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      1. Wilshere Knowledge
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        The latter certainly looks better.

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    2. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      tbh those downgrades aren't that bad so it could be worth it

      the problem is costa is an unknown quantity - he could go crazy or fail

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      1. Wilshere Knowledge
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        I think Costa will just do okay, do I'm not eorried about him. I'm just dlightly worried about having a 5, 4, 4, 4.5, 4.5 defence.. 😯

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    3. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Probably not. Not right away anyway.

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

      yes, kept telling myself Sturridge is not worth it but from what I've seen in preseason he'll continue to score consistently and should push 25 goals this season

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      1. Sting
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        If Sturridge just repeats last seasons performances he's worth it

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    5. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Thanks guys! 😀 I suppose it's no fun in defence, attack attack attack!! 😉 😀

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  21. LewanGOALski
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    I am going with 2 x 5m defenders.

    Ward is nailed on for me.

    Who should be the other?
    Clyne?
    Pieters?
    Huth?
    Sb else..?

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    1. Clay
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Hooooooooooooth. Set pieces.

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    2. Sting
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Clyne is my choice.

      There is also Caulker or Pieters.

      Huth is not nailed on.

      Curtis Davies is an option, but you could just pick Chester for 0.5m less

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      1. Clay
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        I'm interested in the Clyne option. Decent attacking FB but that defense (and team) have been decimated. I have no clue how they will go.

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        1. Sting
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          They signed Bertrand. And a new CB will sign soon.

          Koeman is a good manager. Not too attacking. Had a solid system in place at Feyenoord

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    3. Willis.
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Clyne

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

      Clyne is nail on whereas there are doubts over your Stokie choices.

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    5. Saint Steve-O (@EliteFPL)
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Trippier 😉

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      1. Sting
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Flair

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  22. Viktor Burakov
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Help!

    Help!!!

    HELLLLLLLLLP!!!

    A) Fabregas & Sanchez
    B) Hazard & Ramsey

    ????????????????????

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    1. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      B

      calm down mate 🙂

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    2. Sting
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      B

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    3. Tomlette Greggs
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      B

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  23. jfr
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    a - Bony + Siggy (Fab, Erik, Ram, Mata) + 0.5m

    b - Costa + 4.5m mid (Fab, Erik, Ram, Mata)

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    1. XhakaCan
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      B + Marney or someone

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  24. MajesticWok
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Is Ramsey worth the extra 0.5m over Giroud?

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    1. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      100% yes

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    2. Clay
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Yes, especially whilst fitness cloud hangs over G-Ru.

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  25. Venom Snake
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    I had Coloccini and vAanholt locked in but now I'm thinking Naylor and Chester look better for their CS potential. Thoughts?

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    1. andyinasia
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Swansea have a new keeper and lost 2 defenders - not too sure on their CS potential at the moment. PVA has assist potential.

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  26. ADucksBehind
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    So why is everyone else up this early?

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    1. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      not everyone lives in the uk you know 😉

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      1. ADucksBehind
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Oh yeah 😀 I'm sleepy

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    2. Billy Gilmore
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      It's nearly 6pm

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    3. Clay
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      I've nearly finished work.

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    4. Defcons are for Kinnear
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      FPL is opening. It's the new 4am

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

      mainly people from Oz on at this time

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      1. Venom Snake
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Mermaids and Mermen?

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        1. Irish Madridista ⭐
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          Water.... is the essence... of beauty.

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    6. Jönny
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Train to York, picking up a camper van, aiming to be wandering around Edinburgh looking for my first show by around 4.

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    7. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Sitting in work, wishing I had a croissant.

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    8. Nice to Finally Michu
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Will steven fletcher play as the lone striker?

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  27. pax888
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Best 6m midfielder?

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    1. Clay
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Hendo or Siggy. Then there's Punch.

      But gotta be Siggy long term.

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      1. Sting
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Short-term Hendo, long term Siggy

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        1. Irish Madridista ⭐
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          "Short term" being 1 gameweek? 😛

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          1. Sting
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 4 months ago

            😀

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  28. HVT
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Please pick one :
    A-Luis/Evans 3 4.0s
    B-Evans/Ward/Caulker 2 4.0s
    C-Luis/Mariappa/Caulker 2 4.0s
    D-Luis/Huth/Naylor 2 4.0s
    E-Luis/Bavies/4.5/ 2 4.0s
    Thanks in advance.

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    1. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      B although clyne is better than caulker for me

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      1. HVT
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Thought he was legend around here 🙁

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        1. Aaron Ramessi - Straya
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          he is to some - but I don't like him (ex-spurs 😉 )

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          1. HVT
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 15 Years
            11 years, 4 months ago

            I was just gonna post - you really trust that Soton defence when I realised who am I to talk ..... Trusting a 5.0 defender playing for Qpr!!!
            Really wish Bavies was nailed seems a good route into a spurs defence that I think will hit double figures for cs.

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    2. Billy Gilmore
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      B due to Luis' uncertainty.

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      1. HVT
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        I'd place Chelsea def in this order:
        Cahill, Luis, and Terry/Ivan/Azpi making up the other 2 spots.

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    3. Sting
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      I've gone B with Clyne instead of Caulker

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      1. Venom Snake
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Are you playing clyne GW1?

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        1. Sting
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          Nope

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  29. KISSES
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Which of the below defenders would you transfer out for Hutton?

    A. Wisdom
    B. Bartley
    C. Moore

    Thanks

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    1. kalmoffit
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Bartley

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  30. el flacooo
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    sorry for this question but is N Taylor frome swansea a good option? i am looking for a cheap defender with good fixture!

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    1. andyinasia
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Many say yes, but as I said above, Swans have just lost their keeper and 2 defenders, so I'm hesitant. Better than Hutton with his fixtures from GW4 though!

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