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Podcast October 16

The ScoutCast – Episode 139 – Essential

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Don’t get us wrong – we’re not labelling this latest droning session as “essential” listening. However, there’s no getting away from the fact that the concept of essential players has dominated the airwaves at Scout towers over the past week.

In this latest episode, Granville and I take on this meaty subject, whilst chewing over the importance of ownership and spit out the semblance of an opinion on both. Around that main course, we take on the usual bevvy of regulars with the usual haphazard panache.

Essential? Not quite, not even on a rainy Thursday night.

Grab this crucial slice of audio via this link or explore this necessary noise via the player below…

Mark Mark created the beast. He's now looking to tame it.

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  1. yanksalot
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    9 years, 8 months ago

    Suggestions please.

    Falcao and Terry to Aguero and Bertrand for a hit?

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    1. Pinoche
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      9 years, 8 months ago

      No way

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    2. SweeSwee
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Just wait and do it for free, neither of them are essential this week

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    3. Dr Dream
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Why would you want to sell Falcao ?..returns in his last three and he will only get better....

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  2. GoonerByron
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Sanchez (c) it is!

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    1. Edmond
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Wow that's a gutsy move! Hope it pays off for you 😀

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    2. pompeyfan
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      has there been any indication of him definitely starting?

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  3. Shifty
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Krul/Elliot

    Clyne Wilson Bardsley
    DiMaria Sterling Sigurdsson Tadic
    Costa Aguero Pelle

    Wisdom Chambers Marney

    1 FT, 1.5m banked.

    This team good enough to save for the week?

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    1. kalmoffit
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Yes. Two Stoke defenders is away from the main drag

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    2. Edmond
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Yup good to go.

      Then next week, you might fancy using 2 FTs to upgrade the defense.

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      1. Shifty
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        That's the plan. Only the second time i'm whipping out the double Stoke defence...first time gave me 2 cleansheets and 3 baps, hoping for the same!

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  4. Puyol Pants Up
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    9 years, 8 months ago

    What to do?

    DDG/Gilks
    Cahill/Duff/Chester/Clyne/Dummet
    ADM/Sterling/Siggy/Downing/Marney
    Pelle/Costa/Aguero

    1.7itb

    I'm thinking of saving FT and doing Chester + DDG -> Baines + Guzan next week. Thoughts on these moves?

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    1. Edmond
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Looks like a sound plan to me! 😉

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    2. Pompel
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Save

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  5. adp1113
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    9 years, 8 months ago

    Lovren injured or fit? Called up for QPR game?

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  6. Who Ate All Depays?
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Considering to play my WC...need your honest opinions to choose any 1 option

    A)
    Guzan
    Clyne / Baines / Ivanovic
    ADM / Sterling / Siggy / Silva
    Costa / Welbeck / Pelle

    B)
    Guzan
    Clyne / Ivanovic / Naylor
    Siggy / Mane / ADM / Sterling
    Costa / Aguero / Welbeck

    Bench for both options: McCarthy / Obertan / Wisdom / Moore

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    1. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      How many changes are you making from current team?

      Who are the players you are bringing in?

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      1. Who Ate All Depays?
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        6 changes..current team is as follows

        Krul
        Clyne / PVA / Naylor
        Fab / ADM / Sterling / Silva
        Costa / Pelle / Ulloa

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        1. Christina.
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Keep WC.

          Get one of Baines/Welbz

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          1. Who Ate All Depays?
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 8 months ago

            actually want both but 0.1m short....how about PVA & Naylor -> Baines & Berty ?
            Soton have good next 5 fixtures

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            1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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              • 14 Years
              9 years, 8 months ago

              You have so missed the Southampton boat, though.

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              1. Who Ate All Depays?
                • 10 Years
                9 years, 8 months ago

                not really as i had clyne from gw1 but yes i missed pelle

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                1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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                  Ah - I see. Well leave Bertrand alone, then.

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    2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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      • 14 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      I would sit on that, if I were you. You are not improving matters, imo.

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  7. Edmond
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Hey all, would like to try this on a different crowd 😀 so who do you lads prefer?

    Baines or Ivanovic

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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      • 14 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Right now, Ivanovic. This could change, though.

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      1. Edmond
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        When I asked this question yesterday, everybody voted for Baines. Glad to see I'm not the only one leaning towards Ivanovic!

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        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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          • 14 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          I saw that. I am a bit weary after these two weeks! 😀

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    2. Ginkapo FPL
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Neither

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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        • 14 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        ?

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        1. Ginkapo FPL
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          No value in either atm

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          1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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            • 14 Years
            9 years, 8 months ago

            I really don't agree with that. But I need another week to make up my mind on Baines, it's true. 🙂

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    3. The Iron Tulip
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Azpi

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    4. Edmond
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Thanks everyone for the replies!

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  8. TheSteady ¤ Wines th…
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Any obvious/good bets in the Premier League this weekend?! 🙂

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    1. Game of Stones
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      City win - not sure how good returns you get though

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  9. Puyol Pants Up
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Which one don't I play?

    Duff (WHU H)
    Dummet (LEI H)

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    1. Puyol Pants Up
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      I have Downing if that makes a difference.

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    2. Game of Stones
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Don't play Dummet

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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        • 14 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Well, I am. 😕

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    3. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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      • 14 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Duff, imo.

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  10. Baruahahaha
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    A better option for a hit
    A)Adebayor > Lukaku
    B)Adebayor > Welbeck
    OR
    C)Save

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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      • 14 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      C). Definitely.

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      1. Baruahahaha
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Is Adebayor going to play this GW?Since he is still out on Intl' duty

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        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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          • 14 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          He is a very strong lad. Despite what is said of him on here. You only have to worry about Poccetino.

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          1. Baruahahaha
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 8 months ago

            My bench is weak:
            Wisdom Summer Vaz Te
            So if Ade doesn't play I feel a bit is worth the gamble right!

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            1. Baruahahaha
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 8 months ago

              *Dummet

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              1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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                • 14 Years
                9 years, 8 months ago

                I am playing Dummett ...

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    2. The Artist
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      would say both are worth doing....don't have much confidence in ade this week or moving forward.

      A slightly edges B as arsenal are going to be playing an unfamiliar attacking lineup this weekend without ramsey, ozil, walcott.

      also i think everton will have some joy against villa.

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      1. Baruahahaha
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Yeah.Me too.Got a gut feel about Lukaku hitting big this GW.I think I will gamble with A.Thanks for the input guys.

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  11. Trading Bear
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    • 10 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    The curse of the early kick-off captain?

    With wide debate on here currently deciding who to captain between Aguero and Costa, one of the potential factors being mooted is the early kick-off for Aguero.

    Below are the results for all the early kick-off games for the current season so far:

    Man Utd 1 - 2 Swansea
    Aston Villa 0 - 0 Newcastle
    Burnley 0 - 0 Man Utd
    Arsenal 2 - 2 Man City
    QPR 2 - 2 Stoke
    Liverpool 1 - 1 Everton

    No team has managed to score 3 goals or more in the six games played so far. With an average result of 1-1, chances for big points seem scarce. Maybe the rumour is true after all, and the players aren't indeed eating Weetabix for breakfast.

    Costa (c)

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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      • 14 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Welbeck. Actually. 😀

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    2. Ginkapo FPL
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      RVP at Stamford Bridge. Everyone remembers it

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    3. thetinkerman
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      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      If it makes you feel more comfortable with the safety blanket that is Costa, then good for you 😛

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      1. Edmond
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        This week I reckon that blanket is a bit too comfy to be ignored imo 😉

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        • 10 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        this. pretty sure someone dispelled the early kick off myth last season... although maybe that was because every team who played Arsenal gave them a thrashing! 😛

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

    All set except for captain.. Got to be one of the forwards right? But which one i ask

    Mannone
    Baines Duff Hutton
    Sterling Fab Siggy ADM
    Costa Aguero Welbeck

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    1. Jafalad
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Costa

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    2. GRIMANDI [formerly boring M…
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Im gonna be lame & go with Costa. I will take the armband off him away at Utd

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    3. thetinkerman
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      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Aguero personally. Now is the time to get ahead of the curve and back Aguero over the highly owned Costa

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      1. The Artist
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        i think this is sound reasoning. i am personally chasing a leader with costa and imagine he'll give him the armband. regardless of percentages, i think in order to make up ground i have to go with aguero.

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      2. turboLuck
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        I'm with you on this one.

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    4. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      I'm probably going Aguero over Costa.

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    5. GREENDREAMS11
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Wellbeck for me, at home and against a side conceding loads of chances,

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      1. Christina.
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Change in formation for Hull?

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        1. GREENDREAMS11
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Who knows, either way I can see Arsenal scoring a few tbh

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    6. GREENDREAMS11
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      p.s. Warnocks palace havent conceded at home yet I believe. 😉

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  13. thetinkerman
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    • 12 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Morning folks! Which one big decision are you facing today? Let's see if we can help each other out and talk ourselves into/out of our moves!

    I'll go first...

    Want to shift PVA and maybe DDG... really like the look of a Chelsea defender (despite fixtures - I'm actually confident of tightening up in the big games) or Baines and I'd like to double up on Soton defence.

    PVA > Azpi
    OR
    DDG & PVA > Forster & Baines/Ivan (-4)

    I reckon the -4 is worth it for the added attacking threat and getting a keeper up to January who will actually get points outside of penalty saves.

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    1. Jafalad
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      The latter option looks very appealing.

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    2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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      • 14 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      The latter. NOW is the time. 🙂

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    3. Ryan
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      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Yeah I like the second option. Those two players need to go and you'll get some very handy replacements. Bit of a toss up between Baines and Ivan though, nothing in it.

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      1. Edmond
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Exactly this! Been stuck with this Baines vs. Ivan debate all week 🙁

        If you have to choose one, who would you go with Ryan?

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        1. Ryan
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          • 12 Years
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          Ivan, just

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    4. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      the hit one.

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    5. Edmond
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      The second option looks good imo. Though I can't comment much on which one to choose between Baines or Ivan!

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    6. thetinkerman
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      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Thanks folks!

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  14. NABIL - FPL otai
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Greetings all.

    Good to go? Or should I use the FT? 0.4 itb

    Krul
    Terry Clyne Wisdom
    Hazard Sterling Tadic Siggy
    Aguero (c) Costa Pelle

    Elloit Marney Hutton Chester

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    1. Puyol Pants Up
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      G2G

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      1. NABIL - FPL otai
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        thanks man, or mane. 😉

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  15. anish10
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    aguero, di maria or costa captain ??

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    1. thetinkerman
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      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Who do you have it on at the moment?

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    2. Puyol Pants Up
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      I'm on Aguero at the moment. Im going to stay with him

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  16. Ryan
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    • 12 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    After buying Baines with my spare cash today I just realised I have enough left over to do Tadic -> Walcott as well if I wanted to. Obviously I'll give it a bit of time before making the move but it would give me a pretty epic team with 6 big hitters (2 in each position).

    Forster
    Baines, Ivan, Naylor, Moore, Duff
    Sterling, Walcott, Siggy, Chadlii, Boyd
    Aguero, Costa, Pelle

    Can others afford 6 big hitters?

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    1. thetinkerman
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      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      What am I doing wrong so that I can't afford that team? 😀 Have you already WCed?

      This team (at least from the perspective of the build up to this GW) will be perfect!

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      1. Ryan
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        • 12 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Yeah I did a few weeks back

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      2. GREENDREAMS11
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        2 medium priced mids rather than 3 probably helps a lot, quite a brave decision and gives him strength elsewhere

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    2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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      • 14 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Yep. If I wanted to.

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    3. Puyol Pants Up
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Is Ivan even worth it these days? He always has good starts to seasons and then slowly fades away. One bad game and Filipe Luis will be knocking on the door.

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      1. Ryan
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        • 12 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Luis won't be knocking on the door mate. Ivan hasn't been dropped for years, easily the most nailed on defender in the team. Chelsea are tightening up at the back and Terry no longer comes up for corners so Ivan is the main target for Fabregas now.

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        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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          • 14 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Spot on. Nailed it! 😀

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        2. Puyol Pants Up
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          But we know how Mourniho is like. And I don't recall Chelsea having such a good replacement for a defender. Filipe Luis was one of Athletico's best players last season and will be given a chance sooner or later. Can't see Azpi/Cahill/Terry being dropped for him and Ivan has been criticised for being poor defensively.

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          1. Ryan
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            • 12 Years
            9 years, 8 months ago

            Mourinho loves Ivan, that much is clear. Luis gets plenty of game time in the CL and in the cups. Mourinho has a nice rotation going with Ivan, Azpi and Luis already.

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            1. Puyol Pants Up
              • 9 Years
              9 years, 8 months ago

              I doubt Luis would of signed with Chelsea to play second fiddle all season. He will get an opportunity in the EPL sooner or later and I can see Ivan being dropped for him. This is my opinion any way 😛

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              1. Ryan
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                • 12 Years
                9 years, 8 months ago

                It is wrong, but you are entitled to your opinion 😉

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        3. NABIL - FPL otai
          • 11 Years
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          This is frustrating. JT owner here 🙁

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    4. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Yep

      Heaton
      Baines-Naylor-Bertrand-Duff-Hutton
      ADM-Sterling-Siggy-Walcott-Boyd
      Costa-Kun-Sakho

      +0.9m

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    5. Jafalad
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Wow, you plumped for Walcott already.

      You midfield lacks some depth imo, Ryan. No ADM and Fabs is a concern.

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      1. Ryan
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        • 12 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        ADM has rough fixtures and Fabregas doesn't offer goal threat. I'm keeping Tadic for the time being but if and when Walcott starts firing (or even Ramsey perhaps) then I'll be all over it.

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        1. Jafalad
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          ADM has the class to transcend the fixture list. Fabs - how many assists has he had? Walcott needs gametime.

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          1. Ryan
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            • 12 Years
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            We are agreed on Walcott, I'm prepared to wait a few weeks before getting him, Tadic will do for now.

            ADM might force my hand if he can prove he can do it against Chelsea and City. My main criticism earlier was that he wasn't getting into the box much and has had to create his own opportunities, throw in a bit of luck and here is is, dominating our thoughts. I'm happy to be proven wrong however.

            Fabs does get a lot of assists, yes that is true. I'm hoping Ivan and Costa will be enough Chelsea cover to make up for it however. Besides, I have Siggy and Chadlii who are both doing better than Fabregas right now for a fraction of the price. If anything I fear Hazard more than Fabs.

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            1. Jafalad
              • 14 Years
              9 years, 8 months ago

              Well you have thought it through so good luck! 🙂

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    6. Edmond
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      That's a fantastic team Ryan. Wish I can afford 2 premium defs!

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  17. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Play mannone sou or guzan eve

    On mannone ATM but leaning towards guzan... First to three wins and then I will stick with it.

    Thanks

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    1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
      • 12 Years
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      First to one then 😉

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    2. NABIL - FPL otai
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      guzan

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      1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
        • 12 Years
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        Thanks

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  18. robdag
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    ShawX --> Baines worth it for FT?

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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      • 14 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      I am not entirely sure that it is ...

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  19. facer
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Morning chaps

    Struggling with a transfer this week, the long term plan was to lose Pelle and bring in Welbeck, but at the moment I'm not too sure. I still think Pelle is a good choice, but feel that Arsenal will score more goals in the short term, but, perhaps, the Arsenal goals will be spread around more and a better percentage of Southampton goals will go through Pelle??

    So, what are people's views on Pelle versus Welbeck as a third striker?

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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      • 14 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      I can't. I have both. 😀

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      1. facer
        • 12 Years
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        Nor me Doos! The loose change from Pelle to Welbeck will also allow a slight upgrade in defence, so that may clinch the transfer...

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        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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          • 14 Years
          9 years, 8 months ago

          Indeed. Go for that then. 🙂

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        2. Ryan
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          • 12 Years
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          Surely its a bit sideways though isn't it?

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          1. facer
            • 12 Years
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            means that I could get a Spurs defnder for PVA though

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            1. Ryan
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              • 12 Years
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              Not sure thats worth 2FT's though.

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              1. facer
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                no, me neither, The Spurs defender would be next weeks transfer

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    2. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
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      Hi facer long time, hope you are well.

      I'm on pelle but I think both are good options with fixtures

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      1. facer
        • 12 Years
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        Hi Old School, yep, wasn't very active last season...been on a little bit more this season and have done injury updates for Welbeck and Ramsey 🙂 hoping to contribute throughout the season...the other aspect is I would have to let a free transfer slide if I keep Pelle 🙁

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        1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
          • 12 Years
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          What's the rest of your team?

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          1. facer
            • 12 Years
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            krul
            moreno, clynne, PVA, (duff, moore)
            fab, sterling, Di Maria, Siggy (Boyd)
            Kun, Costa, Pelle

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            1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
              • 12 Years
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              Rather than lose it shift out Krul?

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              1. facer
                • 12 Years
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                I was thinking that too OS, was gonna swap for West Brom or Villa, but I prefer Krul's fixture for this week

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    3. Waldaz
      • 14 Years
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      I went Welbeck a few weeks ago for the reason you said, but right now it's a coin toss. Probably keep who you have.

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    4. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
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      Both very good options; I'm currently with Pelle. If I'm not getting Welbeck anytime soon, I'd keep an eye on Walcott as my Arsenal attacking player.

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    5. Ryan
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      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      I think you summed it up nicely yourself. Arsenals goals will be spread around more, who else can score goals at Southampton? everything goes through Pelle.

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      1. facer
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Cheers Ryan, I'm leaning towards keeping Pelle, due to this, but Welbeck's numbers are pretty similar and I can see him scoring well, but as No Association points out, Walcott's re-emergence has muddied the waters a little, for the best Arsenal asset...its one of those decisions that can easily bite you in the ass 🙁

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    6. The Iron Tulip
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      I am bringing in Pelle over Welbeck this week, purely because Walcott will be back soon and a better option in my opinion.

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    7. Trading Bear
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      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Next 4 are great for Pelle. Southampton produce a large amount of crosses from out-wide with both fullbacks, all of which are aimed at Pelle.

      With the impending return of both Walcott and Giroud, the appeal for Welbeck could reduce.

      Go for Pelle and get Walcott on return.

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      1. The Iron Tulip
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Yep, my thoughts also.

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      2. facer
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        cheers Hooperman, sounds like good advice that, cheers man

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    8. facer
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      many thanks for the replies gents, helps to get some perspective, thank-yous

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  20. theHsunBae
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Should I make any changes to this and who to choose for captaincy?

    Krul
    Baines v.Aanholt Ivanovic
    Downing Sterling Fábregas Sigurdsson
    Agüero Welbeck Costa

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  21. Trading Bear
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    • 10 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Which fixture this weekend will throw up a freak result?

    Either, through sheer amount of goals or result outcome.

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    1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Hoping spurs don't get demolished again

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      1. Christina.
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        I hope so to.

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      2. Pompel
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Aguero (c) , 'nuff said 😀 !

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    2. Trading Bear
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      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Arsenal 6-2 Hull. No idea why.

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    3. Jafalad
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      WBA...although it prob isn't much of a surprise. SUN may get a result at STH.

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    4. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Liverpool are going to smash the r's

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    5. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      WBA to do it again to United.

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  22. EatsOwls
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    9 years, 8 months ago

    Chadli owners, Keep or have you transferred to?

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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      • 14 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      I would hold on, if I were you. I was about to buy him.

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    2. andres
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Might get him after this Gw actually, keep

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  23. The Man Pastore
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    What do you think of my WC team?

    Guzan
    Baines Azpi Bertrand
    Ox Hazard Siggy ADM
    Costa Aguero (C) Naismith

    Bench: Foster Hutton Moore Boyd

    Chadli will come in next GX for Ox

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    1. The Man Pastore
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Am I good to go?

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    2. Trading Bear
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      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Why not put Chadli in straight away or bring in Downing instead of Ox. I wouldn't want to be planning an immediate transfer when using a WC. Could be a good punt though.

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      1. The Man Pastore
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        I feel that Ox could be a good 1 GW punt with the injuries in Arsenal. I might regret it though..

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    3. andres
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      9 years, 8 months ago

      Dont like ox rest is good

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      1. The Man Pastore
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Ox in for 1GW only, Chadli will replace him after

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      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Wouldn't have Naismith as my 3rd striker if on a WC

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  24. Jafalad
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Mannone or Krul?

    First to 17 wins.

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    1. Trading Bear
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      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Krul but other options far better

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    2. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Guzan

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    3. Jafalad
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      As I thought. An impossible question.

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  25. andres
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    2 FTs.

    A falcao, naylor => welb, baines/ivan
    B moreno => azpi and save

    Forster (McCarthy)
    Moreno Naylor Clyne (Moore chambers)
    Siggy ADM Sterling Fabs (Boyd)
    Falcao Costa Pelle
    2FTs, 0.6

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  26. Pie-o-My
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Save the ft?

    Begovic
    Cahill clyne colo
    Cesc sterling siggy tadic
    Aguero cpt Costa pelle

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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      • 14 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Yep. GtG.

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  27. Game of Stones
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Costa have scored 3 out of 9 goals in the League away from home this season - 266 minutes played away.
    Crystal Palace have conceded 3 goals in 3 games in the League away from home this season.

    Aguero have scored 1 out of 5 goals in the League home this season - 201 minutes played home.
    Tottenham have conceded 3 goals in 3 games in the League away from home this season.

    I am captaining the player at home, Aguero! 😀

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    1. Trading Bear
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      • 10 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      Always normally better to back the home player though I'm going Costa (c). Think it will ultimately play out like last week with a goal a piece for both and a couple of bonus points chucked in.

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      1. Game of Stones
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 8 months ago

        Costa got a higher chance of getting a yellow card though 😉

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  28. Cooper123
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    • 13 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    I want to bring in Chambers. Shall I bring him in now and bench him, or wait til next week and swallow any subsequent proce rise?

    On one hand it seems silly bringing him in when he's suspended, but on the other hand it seems silly not bringing him in for the lowest price I can.

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    1. Mattias
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      • 11 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      I don't think his price shouldn't rise by next week.

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    2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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      • 14 Years
      9 years, 8 months ago

      He will not rise. I promise you! 🙂

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  29. TheSteady ¤ Wines th…
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    As I'm pretty bored I'll put up my result predictions for this weekend:

    Manchester City - Tottenham = 3-1
    Arsenal - Hull = 3-2
    Burnley - West Ham = 0-1
    Crystal Palace - Chelsea = 0-2
    Everton - Aston Villa = 2-1
    Newcastle - Leicester = 2-2
    Southampton - Sunderland = 2-0
    QPR - Liverpool = 0-3
    Stoke - Swansea = 1-1
    WBA - Manchester United = 2-3

    Yours? 🙂

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  30. Winter_is_coming
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    • 10 Years
    9 years, 8 months ago

    Any news about Lovren??

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