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The Dugout Discussion – Sunday

5 October 2014 3761 comments
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After United and Everton got Sunday’s events underway earlier, we now have three more matches to focus on before another international break is thrust upon us. First up, the league’s last two unbeaten teams go head-to-head at the Bridge, as Chelsea take on Arsenal in one of a couple of 2.05pm kick-offs.

All eyes will be on Cesc Fabregas as he plays host to his former club but from a Fantasy perspective, we’ll be looking for Diego Costa to continue a record that has seen him score in every home appearance so far. Danny Welbeck will also be on many a radar as the Gunners prepare for an outstanding run of fixtures from Gameweek 8 onwards.

Elsewhere, Mauricio Pochettino faces a tough task to derail the Southampton bandwagon as his former club roll up to the Lane. Spurs have failed to score in each of their last two home matches and face the top-flight’s meanest backline – the likes of Ryan Bertrand, Dusan Tadic and Graziano Pelle all carry strong form into this one and have the upcoming fixtures to flourish further.

Later in the day, The Hammers welcome QPR to Upton Park in the final match of the Gameweek. Big Sam’s side have impressed in the final third in recent weeks, with Stewart Downing’s new central role and Diafra Sakho’s clinical finishing making them the standout options for the hosts right now.

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  1. Kerz
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    Sakho not even on the watchlist! 😀

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    1. Tim Canterbury
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      Ditto Falcao

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      1. Podge
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 7 months ago

        Seriously ?
        Bit of a difference in form there.

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        1. Simon69
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 7 months ago

          Falcao has contributed attacking points in every game he has started.

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    2. Reedy
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      Siggy too

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      1. Reedy
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 7 months ago

        *sorry, read captains poll. D'oh

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      2. Kuqi Monster
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 7 months ago

        Well played there reedy.

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        1. Reedy
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 7 months ago

          Cheers KM 🙂

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    3. Qubit
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      That one was a big miss in my opinion. Should definitely have been there instead of Ulloa.

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  2. Tim Canterbury
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    Sooooo many strikers in form

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  3. Shifty
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    Perhaps spending an FT on an attacking playing QPR every week is a good idea.

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    1. bdwhite91
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      Captain Sterling

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    2. Mile Plankton - Myth and Ch…
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      A hit even.

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  4. makarabog
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    Fabregas 0 bonus points for bossing the midfield? I swear I've seen him make 50 passes today plus an assist. I don't see what did Ivanovic do to deserve 2 bonus points? Just one more in a series of weird FPL bonus points awards. Gerrard getting one, De Gea, and my personal favorite Silva not getting a bonus point, an absolute world class performance yesterday.

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    1. bdwhite91
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      Silva and Milner were brilliant

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    2. Kerrazy
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      clean sheet.

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    3. Barry Woj
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      Ivanovic was the best player on the pitch according to Whoscored. His defensive stats are ridiculous. http://www.whoscored.com/Matches/829600/LiveStatistics/England-Premier-League-2014-2015-Chelsea-Arsenal

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      1. makarabog
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 7 months ago

        Okay Ivanovic did play a fair game, but I'm not even a Fabregas fan boy. Fabregas had a major part in the clean sheet by playing defensively and shutting down players with good tackling, plus he is on 88% passing. If that doesn't suffice a bonus point I don't know what does.

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  5. SG8
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    Thoughts on this WC team?

    Guzan / Foster
    Baines / Bertrand / Wisdom /Duff / Moore
    ADM / Fabregas / Siggy / Sterling / Boyd
    Aguero / Costa / Naismith

    trouble is I'm 0.1 short but could make that up with price rises.. Also wondering if Sturridge could potentially be a better option than Kun for the next 3 GW's? qpr,HUL,new compared to TOT,whu,MUN... also given that Aguero is yet to score more than once in a game and Sturridge has 36 goals in his last 50 games. My plan would be to keep cash ITB to get Aguero back in afterwards, Sturridge just looks like a really good captaincy option for those games. Thoughts?

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  6. The Light Knight
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    Will 26 points today keep me in the top 200k?

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    1. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      I wouldn't have thought so.

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    2. Podge
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      not likely

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    3. rickardinho
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      Lolimin exactly the same position. 28 points today though at 135k

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  7. You've got red on you.
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    I now have 2 free transfers. What should I do with this lot? Chambers out is probably one.

    Forster

    Moreno - Clyne - Chambers - Hutton - Wisdom

    Di Maria - Fab - Siggy - Sterling - Boyd

    Costa - Aguero (C) - Welbeck

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    1. Jebiga
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      Save chambers

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  8. BlueIncognito
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    Worth keeping Moreno away at QPR or should I ship him out to free up funds for Baines?

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    1. Debauchy
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      Ship - Had him - should have had points last 2 games - Luck's out

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      1. BlueIncognito
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 7 months ago

        Any idea who the best 4.5 or less defender is at the moment?

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    2. NIGHTHIKER - I Kane, I Shaw…
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      As soon as everyone gets rid of Moreno he'll get a 15 pointer...

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  9. Journeyguy
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    Can anyone tell me how nailed on Alderweireld is for Southampton? Don't have a SOU defender and need to get one...

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    1. Mile Plankton - Myth and Ch…
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      As it gets, imo.

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    2. aapoman
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      I'd say he is nailed

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    3. NIGHTHIKER - I Kane, I Shaw…
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      Unless he starts playing horrifically, he's nailed. I'd get Clyne or Bertrand though for attacking points.

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  10. Kerrazy
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    lose PVA or Naylor ? getting baines in.

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    1. NIGHTHIKER - I Kane, I Shaw…
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      PVA, Sunderland have worse fixtures.

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  11. t4thomas
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    Chaps...

    If I have already used my FT this week, but I now invoke my WC - will I have 2FT next week or 1?

    Also, if I take a hit and then WC in the same week, can I assume the hit is cancelled.

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  12. galway77
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    Bonus points= joke, in truth sud b on performance not about clean sheets and scoring...look a striker cud come come on with 2mins left and score he gets bonus points not fair

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  13. applebonkers
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    3 assists in his 153 games for tomkins. i'm calling drugs cheat on the puntmaster

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    1. Dr Dream
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      Called him on the Wakomatic stat generator as well...

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      1. applebonkers
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 7 months ago

        lol at trying to claim that

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        1. Dr Dream
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 7 months ago

          I shall give you the numbers that flagged him if it helps AB....

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          1. applebonkers
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 16 Years
            11 years, 7 months ago

            the column which says shots so badly hit that they loop over the keeper's head and turn into points

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            1. Granville
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • Has Moderation Rights
              • 16 Years
              11 years, 7 months ago

              This is the thing about FPL. Points get awarded without any empathy for the actual events. This is why I'd like the man in the stand to be still awarding the baps.

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              1. Qubit
                • 16 Years
                11 years, 7 months ago

                Must admit, i do miss the man in the stands for bonus.

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  14. aapoman
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    Moreno -> Baines?

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    1. Reedy
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      Moreno -> Anyone

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      1. aapoman
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 7 months ago

        That would mean no Liverpool players for me though

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        1. Reedy
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 7 months ago

          One of Sterling/Sturridge would be nice but I'd rather go without than invest in their defence, personally.

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    2. Leaf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      I'm doing this

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  15. Bubz
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    Everyone captaining Costa vs Palace or is D.Welbz at home to Hull the one?

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    1. Davido989
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      Costa or Sterling for me

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      1. Bubz
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 7 months ago

        I don't even own Sterling so that's concerning

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        1. Wirtzle Gummidge
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 7 months ago

          Just sold him...

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    2. aapoman
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      Easy Costa for me

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    3. Mile Plankton - Myth and Ch…
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      I have it on Welbz currently.

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    4. Kerrazy
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      costa forever for me.

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    5. MJ6987
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      Costa I guess

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    6. Wouter
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      Or Sterling/Sturridge vs QPR.

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    7. Debauchy
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      Welbz this time

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    8. Calm
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      Aguero

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    9. Jairzinho
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      Tempted by Sterling but probably Costa.

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    10. Call Me Old Fashioned
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      Costa or ADM

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

      Costa

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    12. Qubit
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      Toughie. Welbeck might actually be a better bet.

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    13. st4rt__
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      Neither, Dowing v Burnley or Sterling v QPR for me.

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  16. Dr Dream
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    Thoughts on Henderson ?...despite the lack of flair he currently sits only six pts behind Sterling..other than the odd rest how nailed is he in the prem with all this competition for places ?

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    1. Davido989
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      Most nailed on player in the team but his points are sacrificed in fantasy, always covering for those who slip up..if you know what I mean

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    2. MJ6987
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      Good value. Lots of assists and should start to score a few more this year.

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    3. Kerrazy
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      look at his minutes played if that may helped you.

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      1. Dr Dream
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 7 months ago

        Yeah a full house at the moment...should we expect that to continue ?....looks a hell of a bargain at 6.0 and flying under the radar...

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        1. Kerrazy
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 7 months ago

          yea sure doubt he can outscore sterling but if coverage is what you seek for then by all means.. get him.

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          1. Dr Dream
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 7 months ago

            Wouldn't expect him to but looking at Hendo and Kompany or Sterling and 4.5...

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    4. faux_C
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      He doesn't often get big scores, but you won't do much better for 6.0 in my opinion, and he's improving all the time. I've had him since GW1.

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    5. Tommytour
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      More nailed than Sterling I'd think

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  17. the Penman
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    Repost:
    Thesis:

    When it comes to premium players this season, money can't buy you explosive potential, but it certainly can buy you consistency. If you want explosions, look mid-range.

    Evidence:
    Costa, Aguero, Rooney, Fabregas, Sterling, Gerrard, City & Chelsea defence.

    Discuss.

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    1. Kerrazy
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      costa is not explosive and consistent enough ? 😆

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      1. the Penman
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 7 months ago

        One hat trick, and a goal a game otherwise, says consistent. He's the closest thing we've got to an explosive big hitter, but he looks like being a master of one goal + no bonus.

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  18. Reedy
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    Mane got me -1pts in UFPL. 3 big chances missed! At least he's getting the chances I suppose.

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  19. galway77
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    Cisse is the man next week, ye have all been told know

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  20. Colonel Shoe 肝池
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    dier one sodding min from a cleanie 😡

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    1. Kerz
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      He's really trolled his owners hard since the two goals, and most got him after those.

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      1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 7 months ago

        yep b ut i got a price rise too...... hes out for baines this week

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  21. Wouter
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    3 penalties before half time in the Juve - Roma game!! I take back what I said about Italian football, what a game.

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  22. Captain Shirokov
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    Forster 😡
    Moore 😡
    Baines 😡
    PVA 😡
    Tadic 😡
    Welbeck 😡

    Sterling 😕

    Fabregas 🙂
    Aguero 🙂
    Costa 🙂
    Siggy 🙂

    Overall: 👿

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    1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      yup

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    2. The Chosen One...
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      Fab and Costa only got 1 more than Sterling

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      1. Captain Shirokov
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 7 months ago

        Sterling had a much, much easier fixture.

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    3. NapalmDeath (Northern Chaos…
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      So the threshold for 🙂 is 6 points?

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      1. Captain Shirokov
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 7 months ago

        Depending on form/fixture.

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  23. ralfb
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    Hi have begovic, wilson duff wisdom clyne and pva.
    Got about 3 points from my defence today.

    Any suggestions how to improve with 2 free transfers, and who to sell to get money in, siggi or chadli? Or just stick with them? Ta

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  24. Kerz
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    Global average guesses out of curiosity? I've got a feeling it's going to be higher than we expect.

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    1. Davido989
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      Hopefully under 50

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      1. Kerz
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 7 months ago

        This, but could be slightly over

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    2. Beavis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      50 global and 57-58 top 10k I think

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      1. Kerz
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 7 months ago

        This seems plausible.

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    3. Steevo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      No way will it be over 50. I'd guess 44.

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    4. Somalion
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      86

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  25. Tim Canterbury
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    DiMaria's stats 😯

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    1. Red Devil Swede
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      Link?

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 7 months ago

        http://members.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/my-stats-tables/view/1373/

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  26. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    Which transfer would you make with 0.8m in the bank and this back 5?

    Terry, Clyne, Chambers, Wisdom, Hutton

    A) Terry -> Baines - would have to start Wisdom(MUN) or Hutton(eve) this week
    B) Chambers -> Bertrand/Gibbs
    C) Hutton/Wisdom -> Wilson

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    1. Jebiga
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      A

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  27. Jebiga
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    Unlucky today for Courtois points...
    Courtois and Moreno out for Mannone and Bains is no brainer ? Have 2FT,s and 0.2 in the bank

    Courtois
    Moreno, Clyne, Wilson, Moore, Duff
    Fabregas, Sterling, Di Maria, Sigurdsson, Boyd
    Costa, Aguero, Welbeck

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  28. GunsnRoses
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    Sakho or Cisse.
    I had Naismith when he didn't score a goal. And then two weeks ago went to Ulloa 😆 and now thinking to jinx Sakho 😉

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    1. Qubit
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      Can't jinx that. He has the stats to support his scoring so far. Ulloa didnt.

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    2. galway77
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      Cisse alk day long actually put him captain in next game

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    3. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 7 months ago

      Please don't. 😉

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  29. Bobby
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    Time to score steven.

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  30. Owd Big 'Ed
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    De Gea, Gilks
    Terry, Pieters, Taylor, Hutton, Wisdom
    Fabregas, Sterling, Sigurdsson, Chadli, Marney
    Costa, Aguero, Pelle

    1.2M ITB. 1 FT.

    Would. You. Wildcard.

    What chang should I make?

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