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Siem de Jong is available for Newcastle’s trip to Aston Villa. Antonio Valencia and Jonny Evans join Robin van Persie in returning to full training for United. Mikel Arteta is ruled out of Arsenal’s trip to Everton. Marc Albrighton could return for Leicester’s clash with Chelsea at the Bridge, whilst Palace and West Ham have doubts in defence as the pair prepare to square up at Selhurst Park.

Newcastle have been boosted by the return of Siem de Jong from injury, with Alan Pardew confirming that the summer signing will be in the squad to face Aston Villa. Meanwhile, Cheick Tiote is will miss out once more with a hamstring injury, though Pardew has revealed that the midfielder has started running outside, as he works towards taking part in full training.

Manchester United could welcome back Antonio Valencia for the trip to Wearside, with the winger having returned to training this week. Reports confirm both Jonny Evans and Robin van Persie were also back in full training yesterday.

Arsene Wenger has conceded that Mikel Arteta will miss the weekend clash with ex-club Everton, after the midfielder sprained his ankle in midweek. Wenger also suggested that he “will check” whether the German contingent of Per Mertesacker, Mesut Ozil and Lukas Podolski are available for selection ahead of the trip to Goodison Park.

James Tomkins has added to Sam Allardyce’s concerns at the back, with the central defender a doubt to face Crystal Palace after missing the opener due to injury.

Crystal Palace’s caretaker boss Keith Millen could be without Scott Dann for the weekend, with the defender rated as having an outside chance to face West Ham. Dann will undergo further assessment today, though the Eagles boss could welcome back Adrian Mariappa to the squad after injury. Jonny Williams is fit again and available for selection, whilst Jerome Thomas could also be in contention to feature.

Nigel Pearson is hopeful that Jamie Vardy and Marc Albrighton will be in the squad to face Chelsea, with the pair taking part in full training during the week. However midfielders Danny Drinkwater and Matty James look set to miss the trip to Stamford Bridge through injury, though Pearson suggests the duo “aren’t far away” from a return.

Saints boss Ronald Koeman has revealed that Gaston Ramirez will miss the weekend visit of West Brom with a groin injury. Koeman will also assess the fitness of new defender Florin Gardos before deciding whether or not to include him in the squad to face the Baggies – the centre-half missed out last weekend due to a hamstring problem.

West Brom boss Alan Irvine has confirmed every player aside from Joleon Lescott finished full training yesterday, with the likes of Gareth McAuley and James Morrison returning to action after missing the home draw against Sunderland last time around.

All this and more has now been updated in the Team News section ahead of tomorrow’s deadline. Keep an eye on our official twitter stream as breaking news unfolds.

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  1. Rafabio
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    11 years, 6 months ago

    Surgeon finds further damage to Santon's knee, now ruled out till November

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    1. Daniel Porridge
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Who are people captaining? would you go for fabregas or Costa? Fabregas never looked like scoring against burnley...

      Also im tipping villa for an easy clean sheet. So im thinking of bringing in hutton for a hit. Will his price rise before or after GW2? hes on 63% now.

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      1. Arrow Marked Drogba
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        Cant see Newcastle not scoring this week....

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        1. Daniel Porridge
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 6 months ago

          its my opinion, im asking about his price rise however.

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          1. JuveGeordie
            • 11 Years
            11 years, 6 months ago

            Wouldn't bring in any Villa defenders at any point. Ofc it's your opinion but I don't see how you came to that conclusion.

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        2. Kew Pee Arr
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          11 years, 6 months ago

          Does a double negative make a positive?

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  2. kkrocks
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    11 years, 6 months ago

    Hey guys

    I need help, I don't know if many of you are in my situation!
    Krul or Mannone this week?

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    1. Chu Young Ping Pong
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      krul ofc

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      1. kkrocks
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        Thanks. I hope Man U scores away to Sunderland then!

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    2. Daniel Porridge
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      11 years, 6 months ago

      got the exact same problem, i think villa gona get a Clean sheet therefore will probably win, but thats just a hunch based on newcstl game against city, in which they never looked likely to score.

      Manone got UTD at home. however with van persie back, evans and maybe valencia its a real tough one. surely united gonna score.

      You gonna keep true to the rotation or play the fixture?

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      1. Chu Young Ping Pong
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        Villa are shit especially at home!

        Easy win for Newcastle imo

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        1. Daniel Porridge
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 6 months ago

          the whole frontline for newcastle is new. i dont think theyre playing tactically together that well think they might need another week or so to get going. maybe a set piece might see them score.

          New season, new mentality, roy keane influence might be a more resilient villa this season.

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        2. kkrocks
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          11 years, 6 months ago

          Actually Newcastle did play decent against City but they were unlucky not to hit the target. City was clearly better finishers.
          United however is debatable. If Mata is the same as last game, Rooney and RVP wont get enough of the ball. I am confused. I will go with fixture this time and see.

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          1. Daniel Porridge
            • 11 Years
            11 years, 6 months ago

            Ive got another question, its for everyone really, when you have players from the same fixture but from opposing teams, e.g. Manone - rooney. Do you tend to go for full potential reward and bench the weaker team's player if ones score probably affects the other? what if your second goalie has a harder game than manone?

            If say its Swansea vs chelsea so Siggy vs Cahill(terry or courtois or ivanovic)? would you bench siggy if you have another option in midfield but not so good?

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            1. kkrocks
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 6 months ago

              I have that exact same dilemma too and I go with my gut by going with the stronger team with good form.

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        3. gabriel pirvan
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 6 months ago

          U are shit ! Not villa! Have a look this season! Will be diferent then last one....

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      2. Solano's Trumpet
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        never looked likely to score? what match you watch? we had more attempts on goal than any other team on the opening day lol

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  3. Jebiga
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    11 years, 6 months ago

    OFFTOPIC

    :poop: and puke on Debra's desk 😀 :putnam:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vH-KXk8PZc8

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  4. Pilo
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    11 years, 6 months ago

    Hey Chaps,

    I got 78 points last week, and have already brought siggy in at the start of the week for mata (I'm a United fan, and after going to the valencia friendly and the swansea game I really doubt until we can get a bit of pace in the side that we'll do well).

    Anyway I was wondering if you thought that taking giroud out for Bony was worth the -4?

    Cheers in advance.

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    1. CelticBhoy1
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      That's some call. I've left him in.

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      1. Pilo
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        Yeh mate it is a big call. But tbh I dont feel too worried. Ive got rooney for cover. Just completely uninspired by United. It could come back to bite me, but I also wanted to free up some funds for future transfers.

        Any thoughts on Giroud for Bony for -4?

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    2. Daniel Porridge
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      11 years, 6 months ago

      Mate as an arsenal fan, Giroud seems miles away from scoring. i think it was alexis that played him over the top of besiktas defence, giroud had a shot, didnt make contact with the ball. He needs match fitness, id give him another week. but arsenal not got the best of fixtures. so dunno.

      I think everton will sneak a win, im contemplating giving ramsey for silva. but a bit too scared to. maybe im a bit too negative and overly critical about arsenal.

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      1. Pilo
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 6 months ago

        Cheers mate! Yeh I watched arsenal in mid week and he didnt look too sharp. I think my decision will go down to the wire haha. I wouldnt take Ramsey out though mate, always liable to pop up with a goal. I'm keeping him anyway.

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    3. Batman1983
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Personally, I'd take Giroud out.

      Wenger seems intent on getting Sanogo some game-time (despite looking absolutely terrible) and potential for Sanchez to also play up front. Therefore, don't see Giroud as guaranteed starter for them anymore.

      Although I don't have Bony (got Dzeko as my equivalent), think he is a good option as banged in a lot of goals in second half of last season under Monk and is their definate 1st choice

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      1. Pilo
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        11 years, 6 months ago

        Thankyou. Yeh defintely think that Bony could score well over the next two weeks. Im just slightly reluctant to take a hit already, and have two Swansea attacking players.

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    4. A guy
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Keep Giroud, he's still the first choice striker and was benched on Saturday, only because he was still unfit.

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    5. BigFatFrank
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      11 years, 6 months ago

      I am thinking Giroud > Bony (c)

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  5. CelticBhoy1
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Bojan Naismith or Weimann???

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    1. Pilo
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Weimann for the next 2

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  6. JorgenEngen
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Hi guys, do you think Chambers will play against Everton if Mertesacker is back?

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    1. Batman1983
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Talk of him potentially being moved to DMF inplace of Arteta so potentially for out of position place. Not convinced about that though as Arsenal have a lot of midfielders.

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  7. CelticBhoy1
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Yea i think he'll still play. They are not even 100% if Merta is available for selection yet.

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  8. twobobblues
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Alex Bruce Lads?

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    1. Chu Young Ping Pong
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      not as fat as his father

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    2. Evan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Get rid of him, reports that he is going.

      http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/hull-set-clinch-12million-jordan-4089884

      Currently 19% ownership in FPL

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  9. fantasyfootballmaniac
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Is it a good idea swapping Dzeko for pelle given their respective fixtures

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    1. Chu Young Ping Pong
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      no

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    2. Vijay
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      As a Saints fan, whilst Pelle seems nailed on to start; he hasn't look all that convincing in front of goal so far.

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  10. Chu Young Ping Pong
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Taylor Swift is so cute.

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  11. NobelBadger
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Samaras signing for WBA, impacting Berahino.
    Berahino not worth the punt for a cheap striker anymore?

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  12. Viktor Burakov
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Can anyone give me a heads up on Ben Davies?

    He didn't start last week and now he's dropped in price.

    Spurs fans, is he likely to play?

    Cheers.

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    1. soulivests9
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      11 years, 6 months ago

      Don't see it happening this week. He played 60 on Thursday and I could see Poch giving Rose at least 1 more start.

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      1. Viktor Burakov
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        11 years, 6 months ago

        Cheers mate.

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  13. Vijay
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    11 years, 6 months ago

    Anyone know what to do with Filipe Luis?
    Is it worth holding him for this week, or should I use my FT - I'm reasonably happy with the rest of my team for now, my fault last week was haveing 22pts on the bench...

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  14. bjorshol
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Whats the situation around Williams now that Swansea signed Fernandez? Is he still a safe choice?

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  15. dd dd
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    RMT

    Bego (Myhill)
    P. Jones, Filipe Luis, Clyne (Hutton, Bruce)
    Siggy, Ramsey, Mata, Fabregas (hoilett)
    Bojan, Rooney, Costa

    Are Filipe Luis or hoilett due to drop in price?
    Should I take a 4 point hit to transfer one of them? (already used a transfer)
    If so which one and for who?

    Thanks

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    1. JK-R9
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      11 years, 6 months ago

      Personally wouldn't take a hit for that.

      Forwards and Midfield - identical to mine apart from I've got Haz for Fabs

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      1. dd dd
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        11 years, 6 months ago

        thx

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  16. Rodney
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    11 years, 6 months ago

    Clichy going to keep his place....?

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  17. Bulba Blues
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    11 years, 6 months ago

    Guys, is it worth to take 4pts hit in order to save 0.1m? Considering swapping Luis(CHE) to some cheaper guaranteed starter. WDYT?

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  18. wiibrahim
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Who should be my starting GK, De Geaor or Krul?

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    1. JK-R9
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      I'd go with Krul

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  19. JK-R9
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    11 years, 6 months ago

    Any thoughts on who should I take out to bring Siggy in? I'm edging towards Mata but Burnley next..

    Hazard, Sterling, Ramsey or Mata. (my 5th midfielder is El Ahmadi - 4.5)

    Made 0 transfers so far but desperate to bring Gylfi in!

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    1. Point Magnets
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      I have

      Fabregas Sterling Ramsey Mata (Marney)

      cant really take any of them out for siggy i.m.o so im sticking with mata.

      I dont go chasing points, i let the points come to me.

      Wise words from yours truly,

      The Point Magnet

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    2. soulivests9
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      I'd swap Hazard for him then pick up someone better than El Ahmadi and play 5 mids.

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  20. Syphras
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Do you think it is a wise move to not use my wildcard until after the international break?

    My current team is:
    Begovic-Gilks
    van Aanholt, Wisdom, Chambers, Luis, Clyne (swapped from Rafael this week)
    Ramsey, Sigurdsson, Lamela, Hazard, Marney
    Jovetic, Costa, Rooney

    (Irvine has said that Gamboa is unlikey to be ready before the international break so Wisdom may play for the next couple of weeks).

    Thoughts?

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  21. Ruud van Kane
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Pick 2 players to start for this game week.

    Bojan, Wisdon, Caulker, Dummet

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  22. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Ahhh it's been updated again i see.... SuperDunny likes this 😀

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  23. wh36tom
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Who do you think will start out of azpi or Luis?

    Don't know whether to change azpi for Luis ???? Thanks

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    1. Hazard for Ballon D'or
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Luis tomorrow for sure

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  24. Strohmo
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    So basically the entire Utd team is injured except for the front three. Ughhhhhh. Guess I'll play PVA this weeked 😉 hahaha

    https://twitter.com/ManUtd/status/502833630067302402

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  25. Rossages
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    if I am to start two of the following players this week, which two should it be

    A) Cabella: I personally thought he played great against city and reckon he could do well against villa

    B) Bojan: Good player that could get some points against a hull team that struggled in europa league

    C) Ashley Young: he was benched last week, but I feel utd could bounce back and he may be imline to get points, or be dropped for rojo :s

    Anyway, please let me know what you all think 🙂

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    1. rickardinho
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Not young

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  26. EddieRooo / David Brent FPL
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    What's the code for ffs fpl league? FAQ has last years
    Cheers
    Ed

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  27. In FPHell
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    for GW2, caulker or coloccini? and then siggy or bojan?

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    1. rickardinho
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Siggy obviously. Coloccini has an easier fixture but caulker is a goal threat, 50/50.

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  28. hubbabubba123
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    weimann or berahino or jovetic???

    and should i keep alex bruce?

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  29. rickardinho
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Does progress % on totalfpl an fiso reset when a new GW starts?

    Looks like Clyne and Ramsey are about to just miss out on a rise tonight, and it would be a shame if their 95% progress goes to waste.

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  30. Fishface
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 6 months ago

    Any thoughts please on Vlaar or Jones, as Vlaar looked good last week and man utd don't look good at back? What do ya suggest?

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    1. rickardinho
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 6 months ago

      Vlaar

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