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Christian Benteke could be set to return to the Villa squad to face City. Daniel Sturridge remains a doubt for Liverpool. The central midfield woes build for Burnley, Stoke have worries out wide for their trip to Sunderland, Hull are set to be without their number one keeper for the next month, whilst Nacho Monreal may be back for Arsenal.

Sean Dyche faces a problem in central midfield ahead of the trip to Leicester. The Burnley boss has confirmed that Dean Marney and David Jones are still unavailable, whilst Nathaniel Chalobah is also ruled out after sustaining a throat injury during a midweek reserve outing.

Christian Benteke looks set to return to the Villa squad for the first time in months. The Belgian turned out for the reserves in midweek as he steps up his recovery from an anterior ligament injury, though Paul Lambert has admitted Ron Vlaar is likely to miss out yet again as City roll up to Villa Park.

Steve Harper is set to start for Hull’s home encounter with Palace after Allan McGregor was ruled out for around four weeks with a shoulder injury.

Nacho Monreal has a chance of returning in time for Arsenal’s trip to Chelsea, Arsene Wenger confirmed earlier this morning.

Mame Biram Diouf is unavailable for Stoke this weekend after sustaining a hamstring injury in Monday’s win over Newcastle. Victor Moses is expected to shake off a minor thigh problem in time for the trip to Sunderland.

Wes Brown is available for the Black Cats once again after missing out with a calf complaint last weekend. Emmanuel Giaccherini remains a doubt for Gus Poyet’s side, though.

Brendan Rodgers has admitted he’ll have to “wait and see” over Daniel Sturridge’s fitness as Liverpool prepare to face West Brom. The Reds boss has confirmed the likes of Joe Allen, Emre Can, Jon Flanagan, Glen Johnson and Mamadou Sakho remain sidelined.

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  1. Nabs Kebabs
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    11 years, 2 months ago

    so quite on here 😯

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    1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      lol

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    2. VougieDipond
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      quite quite or quite quiet?

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  2. AGUEROOOOO!!!!!
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Is getting Pelle for a hit worth it this week or should I just play Boyd?
    I had Rooney and Ramsey sold Ramsey, I want Pelle from gw8 but not sure if I should take the hit or just get him on Sunday night.

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    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Save

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    2. Mr F Gallagher
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Wait on Pelle and play Boyd for sure.
      I'd say it's unlikely he'd get more than 1 against Spurs so the hit so if Boyd gets 2 points and pelle scores 1, you'll score the same points

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    3. Hammers Select
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Boyd rotten but Pelle prob wont score against Spurs

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  3. Alan Hansen's Emu
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    11 years, 2 months ago

    Need some advice friends...

    Who to play?

    Sig (home to New)

    Or

    Tadic (away at Tot)

    Thanks

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    1. RUUD!
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      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      is that a joke?

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      1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Like starting an injured Drogba and dropping Costa? looool

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      2. Alan Hansen's Emu
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Why? Please clarify

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    2. Nabs Kebabs
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Siggy

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    3. bar low tell me
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      i would play tadic
      we have a similar situation
      i gotta choose between siggy and chadli

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    4. Tommy Template
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      How did this situation arise? Overspending in midfield/3rd striker I'm guessing by sacrificing defence

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      1. Alan Hansen's Emu
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        By going for a balanced team, not 3 huge hitters or 5 huge MF

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  4. Logic
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    11 years, 2 months ago

    Whats up with Pieters?

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    1. bar low tell me
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      i also have pieters, i think he just lost his spot to muniesa
      just becuz muniesa scored a brace on capital one cup last week

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      1. Logic
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Bad news... that mean i have to do with Duff. no points defo

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  5. Ricky - it doesn\'t ta…
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    anyone else still struggling to choose their captain? who do you reckon out of this lot?

    a] di maria
    b] diego costa
    c] siggy
    d] sterling
    e] ulloa
    f ] aguero

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    1. Hammers Select
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      E

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    2. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      b,f,d,e,c,a

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    3. Butters19
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      e

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    4. Just A Hat
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Costa!

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    5. chronuso
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      i've done E, but iv lost out a few times by not choosing costa

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    6. MARVELLUS
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      A nice problem to have though.
      F.

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    7. Jafooli
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      Costa

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    8. Ricky - it doesn\'t ta…
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      thanks lads

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    9. TokyoRed 東京赤
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      • 14 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      I'm going c, Siggy but Costa is the obvious safe play

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  6. AWESOME-O
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    11 years, 2 months ago

    whats with all the Sanchez love? Hasn't he already been benched twice this season? Why would you pay £10m+ for a rotation risk player? What am I missing...?

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    1. A guy
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      ¸The guy is a midfield goal machine, one of the best players in the league definetly, his skills are incredible and has an incredible work rate. The only reason he wasn't playing is because he's needed at CL & cup games. And with Arsenal having a lot of good wingers, he's being rotated in the League sometimes, since none of them is such a donwgrade from him.

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      1. AWESOME-O
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        I dont disagree about his quality, but his minutes in the league have been poor and CL rotation is unlikely to change. Walcott coming back will add more problems to rotation too. He's only completed 90 mins 3 times and the other 3 games have been 45 mins or below. Seems risky to me. His restricted minutes have put him outside the top 20 scoring midfielders.

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    2. Rasping Drive
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      • 16 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      4 goals in last 5 games (I think)

      Arsenal's lovely fixtures after this week.

      The sparkle that comes with all new marquee additions to the Premier League has yet to wear off.

      People wanting to be there first when a bandwagon begins.

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      1. AWESOME-O
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Lovely fixtures and form indeed but his minutes in the league have been poor, 3 x 90 mins and 3 x 45 mins or below. Is this likely to change? CL rotation will still be happening and Walcott coming back too. Seems a risky move to me...

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  7. The 12th Man
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    11 years, 2 months ago

    play 2. Wilson or Moore and Clyne?

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    1. bar low tell me
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      moore and clyne

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      1. The 12th Man
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        thanks

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  8. jonnyc11
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    11 years, 2 months ago

    Need help please

    A. Pelle, ulloa

    or

    B. Aguero ulloa

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    1. mod33
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      B 100%

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      1. jonnyc11
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        11 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks will be -4 but think itl be worth it

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    2. bar low tell me
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      b

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  9. WHY ALWAYS MESUT?
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    What's your take on Mata?

    I expect him to play the next 3, but what do you think is likely after that?

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    1. MJ6987
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Depends how the team does in those three games and how Falcao and RVP do.

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  10. Screaming Midget
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Play Chambers or Clyne?

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    1. AWESOME-O
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      clyne

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    2. Jafooli
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Clyne.

      Chambers will get a card, just not sure which colour it will be.

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    3. TokyoRed 東京赤
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      • 14 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Clyne

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    4. John Nerdelbaum
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Clyne

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  11. Jafooli
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Play Krul (swa) or Foster (liv)

    Currently on Foster

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    1. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Krul surely

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    2. Deyanski
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Foster

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  12. Jumpers For Goalposts
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Sorry to shake up the usual "template" players but what are the chances of Ben Arfa starting and scoring FPL points against Crystal Palace this weekend?

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    1. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      %0.01

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  13. The 12th Man
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    11 years, 2 months ago

    I'm so so tempted to captain Ulloa this week but with the likes of Costa and Di Maria in my side is it really worth the risk?

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    1. MJ6987
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      I guess you have to have some risks come off if you want to win FPL

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      1. The 12th Man
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        11 years, 2 months ago

        I know . Went with Baines 2 weeks ago and jumped 500,000 places.

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    2. HuttonDressedasLahm
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      Di Maria v a tired Everton would be sure for me BUT if Herrera is out he will have to stay deeper 🙁

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      1. mod33
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        No chance Di Maria will play deeper
        Fletcher is the likely one to come in for Herrera

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  14. TokyoRed 東京赤
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    • 14 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Siggy captain...swore I would play sensibly this year but Newcastle are terrible so will take a punt

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    1. Hasselbaink Forever
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      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Risky business

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      1. TokyoRed 東京赤
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        • 14 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Yes, did this a couple of weeks ago and captained Ivanovic for his single point. Costa rained in the points.

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    2. Bøwstring The Carp
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      I'm thinking the same, I'm just afraid Pardew will put everyone behind the ball to avoid defeat 😕

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  15. HuttonDressedasLahm
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    11 years, 2 months ago

    Morning all.
    Just a quick one since I am (ahem) working, but given my team which tarnsfer would you do?
    Not thinking to take a hit as I may WC next GW

    Krul
    Baines Clyne PVA
    Sterling Tadic Siggy ADM
    Costa Naismith

    Elliott Blackett Bruce (Rooney Nasri)

    1. Rooney to Ulloa
    2. Rooney to Sakho
    3. Nasri to Chadli
    4 Nasri to Downing

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    1. The 12th Man
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      1. but maybe consider Pelle.

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      1. HuttonDressedasLahm
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        I have Tadic though @ Spurs

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        1. The 12th Man
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          true. I have Ulloa and I'm thinking of captaining him as well.
          Whatever you do you need to drop Rooney so that cuts 3 and 4 out for now.

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    2. ZaKNaFeiN
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      1, but would also consider Pelle. If you're WC, then just go for Ulloa. Burnley without their mids look vulnerable

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    3. A guy
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Rooney to Sakho. He's a proper goalscorer and is playing QPR this GW...and you can wildcard anyway.

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    4. mod33
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      Rooney > Ulloa
      Good run of fixtures

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      1. HuttonDressedasLahm
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks all. Done.

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  16. jaredwilliams
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Forster (McCarthy)

    Clyne / Naylor / Shawcross (Moore / Wisdom)

    Lamela / Siggy / Sterling / Fabregas (Zaha)

    Costa / Aguero / Naismith

    0.8 ITB and 1 FT.

    Things I'm thinking...
    - Zaha to Downing and playing him over Lamela this GW.
    - Naismith needs to go but I'd rather wait for Pelle and Welbeck.
    - Lamela needs to go but there are no standout midfielders to trade him to just yet.

    What do people think???

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  17. AGUEROOOOO!!!!!
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Any news about Chester? If he starts it will be handy although it seems unlikely unless 3-5-2

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    1. mod33
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      I'm keeping for this week, Bruce could switch back to 352 considering how bad they've been defensively the last few games

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  18. Bojaninho
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    what to do with Balotelli?! keep or ditch

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    1. Hasselbaink Forever
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      • 12 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Keep this week at least

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    2. Bøwstring The Carp
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Keeping him for this week then he's going for Welbeck/ Naismith

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      1. Sebbo29
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        you will bring in Naismith?

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  19. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    What are the main concerns with Aguero then? Long international travel before TOT meaning he may not start?

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    1. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Amongst other things, yes

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  20. mod33
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Rooney > Ulloa
    Good run of fixtures
    Spend extra cash elsewhere

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    1. JT's Dog
        11 years, 2 months ago

        No you will want the cash back to replace him later

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    2. ZaKNaFeiN
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Pick 2 to bench (for a different game):

      A) Chadli (SOT)
      B) Drinkwater (BUR)
      C) Hazard (ARS)
      D) Henderson (WBA)
      E) Mane (tot)
      F) Siggy (NEW)

      Thanks!

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      1. Damo.
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        B & D

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        1. ZaKNaFeiN
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          Thanks Damo

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    3. Damo.
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      UFPL

      Does it make sense to take Rooney out for 4 games for 10pts instead of 3 games for 9 and bring him back for Palace at home rather than City away. Gives whoever I bring in 4 games to score 1 goal to make it profitable

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      1. JT's Dog
          11 years, 2 months ago

          No idea what this means but I will say yes anyway

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      2. Kizza_10
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        A.
        Naithsmith > Welbeck
        Ramsey > Siggy
        -4 points

        B.
        Ramsey > Gerrard

        ?

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      3. kidgray
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Krul mannone
        Bruce* Dier* Wisdom* Duff Moreno
        Ramsey* Chadli Sterling Siggy Fab
        Rooney* Welbeck Costa

        Should i wc? Please help

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        1. MagnetBPS
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          Yes

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        2. Olivier Bernards watch
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          nope. Take -4 to get rid of rooney and ramsey. The rest can wait.

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        3. MARVELLUS
          • 16 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          No, 3 transfers this week.

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          1. kidgray
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 2 months ago

            Thanks mates, so no. 1 or 2 hit then.

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        4. AWESOME-O
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          why highlight wisdom? he's a keeper! only 4 players need to go - bruce, rooney, ramsey and moreno

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          1. kidgray
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 2 months ago

            Wisdom unavailable this week and risk of def shortage this week.

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      4. fantasyfiwip
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        WC team for international break:

        Szczesny / Mannone

        Bertrand / Azpilicueta / Chambers / Wilson / Taylor

        Cabella / Tadic / Sanchez / Sterling / Chadli

        Ulloa / Costa / Pelle

        Thoughts?

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        1. JasonG123
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          I don't think Szczesny and Cabella are good picks. The rest looks good.

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          1. fantasyfiwip
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 2 months ago

            I chose Szczesny as Arsenal fixtures rotate the best with Sunderland's until the winter wildcard is available. But its probably a little too much too spend on a keeper this season.

            Cabella's my left field differential but I probably won't have the guts to go through with it. Who else could I get in?

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      5. MagnetBPS
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        G2G?

        Krul(Elliot)
        Clyne Ivanovic Naylor(Moore,Duff)
        Sterling ADM Fab Siggy(Boyd)
        Welbeck Costa(C) Pelle

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        1. MARVELLUS
          • 16 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          Yes

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      6. JT's Dog
          11 years, 2 months ago

          Seems they are going to rebuild me
          I am Steve Austin of FFS

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          1. Bubz
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 2 months ago

            I'm confused. Are you the same person as John Terry's Dog 2?

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            1. JT's Dog
                11 years, 2 months ago

                It's me

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                1. Bubz
                  • 12 Years
                  11 years, 2 months ago

                  What has happened to your grav/account?

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            2. Arvin-ation
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 2 months ago

              😯

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            3. Just A Hat
              • 16 Years
              11 years, 2 months ago

              Business Dog is my favourite

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            4. GreenWindmill
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              11 years, 2 months ago

              Or Humpty Dumpty - they might not be able to manage it 😉

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              1. JT's Dog
                  11 years, 2 months ago

                  Due to modern technology they have the humpy dumpy situation cracked

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            5. Azerbaijan Shopping Centre
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 2 months ago

              Morning all ...

              Looking at Downing or Chaldi to replace Ramsey.

              Probably could stretch to Di Maria for a hit.

              What would you do

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              1. mod33
                • 14 Years
                11 years, 2 months ago

                ADM all day every day

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              2. Olivier Bernards watch
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 11 Years
                11 years, 2 months ago

                i'd probably get downing for now. adm not worth a hit imo.

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              3. Bootsy: Snoddy's Reven…
                • 14 Years
                11 years, 2 months ago

                Tadic is all the rage, but of those two I'd have a crack at Chadli over Downing

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

                Chadli

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              5. Azerbaijan Shopping Centre
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 12 Years
                11 years, 2 months ago

                cheers guys ....

                i think QPR are so bad i fancy a few goals there.

                Chadli it is though. Head against the heart

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              6. kitier katba
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 14 Years
                11 years, 2 months ago

                As always, I'd take the hit

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            6. arcadia
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 15 Years
              11 years, 2 months ago

              chadli or tadic....that is the question....

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              1. Piggs Boson
                • 14 Years
                11 years, 2 months ago

                Tadic for me.

                No Europa, pens, fks, corners, oop, fixtures...

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                1. arcadia
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 15 Years
                  11 years, 2 months ago

                  agreed, done....

                  that was easy...thanks

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            7. Dušan Citizen
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 11 Years
              11 years, 2 months ago

              There is no quiz now?

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              1. Damo.
                • 15 Years
                11 years, 2 months ago

                Pass

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