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The Numbers Game – Community Shield Match Analysis

This evening’s Members article takes a look over the action in Sunday’s Community Shield showdown between Arsenal and City. Having assessed Alexis Sanchez’ display our lunchtime Technical Area post, we delve into the data to discover for any hints of form ahead of the weekend Gameweek 1 deadline.

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  1. hassan158
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Thoughts on this POSSIBLE team?

    DDG/Gilks
    Vertongen/Cahill/Ward/Chester/Wisdom
    Ramsey/Sterling/Eriksen/Mata/Siggy
    Rooney/Dzeko/Juctiwickz

    Thoughts? (3-5-2)

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    1. chrisjdgrady
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Besides not having Chelsea attack that's a pretty damn good team. Think you should have one of Fab Haz or Costa though.

      Like the Vert and Jucti punts

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      1. hassan158
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        Problem is Vert is unlikely to play GW 1. Well at least i have 5 defenders that should all play the first GW

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    2. Venom Snake
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Looks amazing. Until you realise there is no Hazard or Costa

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      1. hassan158
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        Hazard: Mid season transfer when he hits form (Don't think he will do well to start off the season)

        Costa: Not worth it imo. 10.5 for a CHELSEA striker? No thanks.

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  2. Elly88 > KTR (Kevin The …
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    How about this defense ladies and gents Debuchy Terry Wardinho (Wisdom, Moore). My rationale is that they play for teams that are defensively sound (the starting 3) and will play week in week out even with strong opposition as they can nick in a goal anytime. Thoughts?

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    1. dribbler
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      decent plan especially if you have DDG

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  3. Twelve years a slave
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    • 13 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Have had to make a defensive change
    http://whichtransfer.wordpress.com

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 15 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      All these changes mean nothing until the deadline.

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    2. Scab
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Terry will probably score more than Fab

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      1. Twelve years a slave
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        • 13 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        Im sure you guys know best

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        1. Acquafresca
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 10 months ago

          Thoughts on Adebayor?

          Kinda tempted but Spurs a lottery atm... Ade/ Soldado, Erik/Lamela/Holtby.Lennon...

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      2. 11bigboy11
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        Agreed

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  4. Scab
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Anyone else have a line up with no chelsea attack :0

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  5. 11bigboy11
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Siggy or Henderson?

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    1. dropkicks
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      I like Hendo

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    2. thegaffer82
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Siggy............But I do have Sterling

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      1. ymx
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        so if u have sterling would u get hendo?

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    3. Gloria Kanchelskis
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      • 10 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Probably Henderson with Bony as the third forward.

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    4. Make United Great Again
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Hendo

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  6. dropkicks
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    1. Nasri + 4M Def + 2 x 4.5 GK (Nasri as i want city cover and also someone bit different)
    or
    2. Mutch + Terry + DDG & 4M GK (Dont really want Mutch but it allows a stronger defense)
    or
    3. Schurrle + Ward + 2 x 4.5 GK (Schurrle could be gold this year IF he plays enough)

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  7. ymx
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    who's more nailed on:

    A) Wilson

    B) Camerons

    both from stoke

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    1. stilicho
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      • 13 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      I don't think either are, but I wouldn't venture to quantify and compare their respective probabilities.

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    2. thegaffer82
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Wilson will prob start GW1 until Huth gains fitness, but long term I'd back Cameron to win that RB spot.

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  8. Klopp's Kids
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Gomis for 7M? Not bad...not bad at all

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  9. TorresMagic™
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    • 15 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    30 minutes for the last page.
    DZ ending soon.

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    1. Zep
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      The DZ is dead... 😯

      Quite the paradox...

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      1. TorresMagic™
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        • 15 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        Only 2 days left for DTC.

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        1. TorresMagic™
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          • 15 Years
          9 years, 10 months ago

          ?

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      2. Geordienufc1
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        😀

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  10. 11bigboy11
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    A) Ramsey and Henderson
    B) Sanchez and Bojan

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    1. Make United Great Again
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Ooooo. I'd go A

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    2. hassan158
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      A mid and A mid OR A mid and A striker??

      How does that work?

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      1. 11bigboy11
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        By either having Wanyama or Zamora on the bench.

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  11. Make United Great Again
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Last questions then I'm ready for the big kick off!

    A. Luis Fab Pelle
    B. Debuchy Eriksen Lukaku
    C. Cahill Fab Austin +1m

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    1. jwswooldridge16
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      B for me

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      1. Annie
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        • 11 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        Really, good luck!

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    2. Annie
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      • 11 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      C

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      1. Make United Great Again
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        Interesting. I was leaning towards A. But maybe that's too punty

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    3. shotgunnufc - MANIAC
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      • 12 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      C but have you considered jelavic over Austin?

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      1. Make United Great Again
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        Dont like Jelavic at all

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  12. quarry_settling
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    A) Debuchy + Adrian + 4.5 gk)

    B) Kolorov + 2x4.5 gks

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    1. quarry_settling
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Kolarov*

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      1. hassan158
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        Kolarov not good in the long run. Get a Chelsea Defender or even Vertonghen if your feeling cheeky

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        1. quarry_settling
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 10 months ago

          Vert not likely to start gw1, right?

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          1. hassan158
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 10 months ago

            Yeah, But i think he is worth it IMO. New manager that might fix Spurs defensively and attacking threat. Im gonna start him and hope he plays if he doesn't, Chester will come in for me. He might be forced to play because Dawson is injured.

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  13. jwswooldridge16
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Davies or Rosey
    anyone know who will get the start

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    1. Make United Great Again
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Nobody knows yet

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    2. Winston.
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      • 10 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Recommend to stay away from them, until the picture is clearer...

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  14. Pringle
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    If having Sterling instead of a 9.0 mid. Do you leave 0.5 in the bank for a possible upgrade before gw2? Scares me a bit not being able to kneejerk a 9.0 in.

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    1. Make United Great Again
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Yes, I'd leave 0.5 in the bank just in case

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  15. JackG55
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Bego + Colochini
    Krul + Neil Taylor + 0.5?

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  16. Acquafresca
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    For anyone wondering....

    Hoilett rhymes with Toilet

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    1. stilicho
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      • 13 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      This off-season is just flying by.

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    2. QPR expects... glory!
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Yep and as soon as we have a new striker and DeGuzman in midfield he'll be flushed to the bench 😀

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  17. Mr Mz
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Bego / 4.0
    Colo/ Jones/ Nalyor/ Cahill/Debunchy
    Rambo/Silva/Eriksen/Siggy/A.Young
    Rooney/Costa/Bojan

    A. Costa & Silva or

    B Dzeko & Hazard

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  18. andres
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    With evans out are people:

    A getting another united def
    B getting ddg
    C staying clear of united defence

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    1. Venom Snake
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Jones for now, but thinking of keeping clear

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    2. quarry_settling
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      A. Jones

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      1. andres
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        How nailed on is he?

        Playing one of those CB roles, right?

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        1. quarry_settling
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 10 months ago

          95% nailed on

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    3. 11bigboy11
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Jones

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    4. Annie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      C

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    5. dropkicks
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      C

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    6. Gloria Kanchelskis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Jones

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      1. Annie
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        • 11 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        You're all mad

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    7. Klopp's Kids
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Get DDG. I think he'll be having to make a lot of saves.

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    8. thegaffer82
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      A) with Jones

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    9. Geordienufc1
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      I haven't decided yet. My first move was to get DDG, though my defence looks cactus as a result.

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  19. Venom Snake
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    What's the story with Yoshida, will he start?

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    1. Geordienufc1
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Not entirely sure - last I heard he was getting displaced by a new signing whose name fails me . On that evidence, I'd say he might be good for a week or two, but not long-term.

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  20. ymx
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    is henderson actually nailed on or is there too much competition?

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    1. Klopp's Kids
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      He's nailed on. Key part of Liverpool's game.

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    2. KujaliaFC
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      He's nailed on. He's the Ramsey of Liverpool.

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      1. Acquafresca
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        Just not as good 😉

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        1. KujaliaFC
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 10 months ago

          Then again, Liverpool is not as good as the Arsenal, so it's a perfect comparison. 😉

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      2. ymx
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        but would you have him AND sterling??
        nice pic btw lol

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        1. KujaliaFC
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 10 months ago

          Thank you, milord.

          I don't have Sterling.

          My front 8 has United, Chelsea, City, Spurs, Liverpool, Stoke, and 2 Arsenal.

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    3. Slifer90
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Guaranteed starter.

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  21. Klopp's Kids
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    A) Eriksen, Filipe Luis, Sturridge
    B) Sterling, Cahill, Diego Costa

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    1. 11bigboy11
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      B

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    2. spotfixers
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      B

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    3. Annie
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      • 11 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      B

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    4. Klopp's Kids
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Well that seems easy. My team feels empty without Sturridge but it seems logical to go with B!

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    5. dropkicks
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      A. but not Luis

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  22. thegaffer82
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Which 2 players to complete this DF?

    Luis Jones Wisdom ______ ______

    A) Colo + PVA
    B) Colo + Chester
    C) Ward + 4.0 (Hutton/Moore)
    D) Any other 9.0mil combo you like

    Think Mariappa is too much of a risk or I'd have gone him & Colo for sure.

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    1. Gloria Kanchelskis
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      • 10 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Ward and Hutton

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      1. thegaffer82
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        You don't think holding 2 x 4.0 in DF is a bit weak?

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  23. Messi & fabregas
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Good morning gents

    Wasn't able to watch last night matches

    1. Did fabregas play in the hole in 4-3-3? how was he?

    2. How was Mata's performance? was he heavily involved?

    Thanks

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    1. thegaffer82
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      I didn't watch Chelsea.

      But Utd looked a bit subdued last night, most of their attacks came down the wings so Mata was a bit less involved than in previous friendlies. What he did do was fine though. Nothing to worry about anyway.

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    2. sumatera
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      • 14 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Mata played deeper but still was on the ball plenty and got into the box etc

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      1. sumatera
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        • 14 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        Sorry fail I mean Fabregas

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    3. Messi & fabregas
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      thanks lads

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  24. Acquafresca
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Pick one:

    A) Adebayor
    B) Bony
    C) Giroud
    D) Dzeko
    E) Jovetic

    That's my dilemma atm

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    1. Mr Mz
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      C or D

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    2. Venom Snake
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      I'm on D

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    3. Klopp's Kids
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Dzeko because he's nailed on and City wreck havoc. Not to mention Dzeko ended last season on a high.

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    4. Goodnight Kiwi
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      • 10 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      : D

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    5. Joggers Nipple
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      C) Giroud.
      I really think he is an under rated player on here. Finished with only 10 less points that Sturridge last year. I personally dont see snachez as an out and out striker.
      And no, hes not in my team

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    6. Winston.
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      • 10 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      I have Dzeko, but that might change...considering 3-5-2 and Sterling...

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    7. Messi & fabregas
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      c due ti d rotation risk

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      1. Geordienufc1
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        Many on here are arguing that Giroud is less nailed than dzeko.

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    8. Geordienufc1
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Currently got E, wondering whether finding an extra .5 for dzeko is worth it.

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  25. Mr Mz
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    A. Costa & Silva or

    B. Dzeko & Hazard

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    1. Goodnight Kiwi
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      • 10 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      B

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    2. Geordienufc1
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      A for the start.

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  26. Slifer90
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    A) Costa & Sterling
    B) Sturridge & Coutinho

    Ideally I'd have Sturridge over Costa and Sterling over Coutinho but can't make it work money wise.

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    1. Klopp's Kids
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      A easily. Coutinho is too risky unless you really want a differential.

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      1. Slifer90
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        Coutinho looked fantastic against Dortmund. Goal and an assist and was MotM. Guaranteed starter too with Lallana out for a few more weeks. But I suppose of the 2 Sterling is more likely to pick up points in the hard games in GW 2 and 3 against Spurs and City.

        Thanks.

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        1. Klopp's Kids
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 10 months ago

          As a Liverpool fan I got to say Coutinho is one of the best players to watch in the world but his finishing needs improvement. Sterling has been on fire in 2014 and is likely to carry that form through so he's more safe.

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    2. Winston.
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      • 10 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      A for sure

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    3. Geordienufc1
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      A

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  27. 11bigboy11
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    El Ahmadi or Wanyama?

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    1. Winston.
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      • 10 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Marney..

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  28. The Consultants
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    I thought I saw someone say earlier that Charlie Adam was out.. So Arnie on spot kicks and pens..

    Is Adam not fit?

    What's the story?

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  29. Winston.
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    • 10 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    O'Shea or Van Aanholt...? Thanks!

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    1. Goodnight Kiwi
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      • 10 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      PVA

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    2. Slifer90
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Deffinetly Van Aanholt. Has been a threat going forward in pre-season. Picked up a knock a week ago but should be fit to play.

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  30. hassan158
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 10 months ago

    Anyone going with Vertonghen?

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    1. KujaliaFC
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 10 months ago

      Only in UFPL. I have Bavies for FPL.

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      1. hassan158
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 10 months ago

        Bavies is even less nailed on then Vert!

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        1. KujaliaFC
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 10 months ago

          None of my friends who support Spurs rate Rose, though.

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