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Tom Huddlestone and Andrew Robertson are doubtful as Hull head to Anfield. James McArthur emerges as a doubt for Crystal Palace’s clash against West Brom, who look set to welcome back Ben Foster. Gus Poyet pledges to stick by Vito Mannone as Arsenal pay visit. Stoke suffer an injury blow to Glenn Whelan, while the Hammers are boosted by the returns of Cheikhou Kouyate and James Tomkins.

Neil Warnock has confirmed that James McArthur and Scott Dann are both doubts ahead of the Baggies clash. Dann missed the defeat to Chelsea with a knee injury, while James McArthur could also miss out this weekend after coming off against the Blues with a hip problem.

West Brom are boosted ahead of the visit of Palace by the return of Ben Foster. The keeper missed the Monday night stalemate with Man United due to a calf complaint but has since returned to training. Meanwhile, Jonas Olsson and Silvestre Varela are sidelined for the Baggies.

Gus Poyet has kept faith with Vito Mannone ahead of the visit of Arsenal, despite the heavy defeat inflicted by Southampton last week. Poyet also reveals that changes will be minimal, with “about 75%” of the side that started against the Saints retaining their places. Elsewhere, the Black Cats have announced the signing of Frenchman Anthony Reveillere, with the full-back set to go straight into the squad against Arsenal subject to international clearance.

Stoke boss Mark Hughes has revealed that Glenn Whelan will be sidelined for up to six weeks with a fractured leg. Meanwhile, Phil Bardsley is Stoke’s only injury concern after sustaining a back problem in last week’s clash with Swansea. Hughes remains hopeful the full-back will train later and be in contention to face Southampton.

Arsene Wenger has admitted Laurent Koscielny remains unavailable for Arsenal this weekend and is hoping to have his compatriot back after the next international break. The Gunners boss also confirmed he’s “not sure” over Theo Walcott’s involvement, though went on to say the winger will “certainly” be in the squad next week.

Cheikhou Kouyate and James Tomkins are back in the squad for West Ham’s meeting with Man City, confirms Sam Allardyce.

Steve Bruce has revealed both Tom Huddlestone and Andrew Robertson are “big doubts” for Hull’s trip to Liverpool. With Nikica Jelavic, Steve Harper and Michael Dawson ruled out in midweek, the Tigers boss concedes he may have to make “four or five changes” to the side that drew at Arsenal last weekend.

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  1. Shifty
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Below worth 2 FTs?

    Bardsley > Vlaar, Sterling > Sanchez (C)?

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    1. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      No way

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  2. Sz21
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Still undecided on who to bring in for DDG..

    Lloris (30k) leads the way by a good bit in transfers in for keepers followed by Forster (22k)
    Guzan is third on 10k

    Im fancying Howard but just about 2k transfers in..

    Everton not expected to keep many clean sheets despite great fixtures and a fully fit defence now with Coleman back?

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    1. Raddy
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Don't let transfers in affect your decision..most people have no idea what they are doing.

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    2. Sz21
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      DDG has even had more transfers in than Howard.
      He is ranked 10 for Transfers in.

      Can anyone explain this??

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    3. Grumpy Camel
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Too late for Forster, only has 3 nice fixtures left.
      Howard a decent call. The norm around here is probably Guzan and Krul.

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    4. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Howard
      Lloris
      Guzan
      even Heatron after GW 11

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  3. johnbarnes
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    1st sub: Pat Van Aan (ARS) or Dummett (tot)?

    Leaning towards PVA.

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    1. Buck The Trent
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      PVA

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  4. Miracallas
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Is it mental to captain Eriksen over Aguero?
    I feel Aguero is due a blank and the curse of the early kick off gets me every time

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    1. johnbarnes
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Captain Pellé if not Kun. I think it's mental to captain Eriksen. Silva-type blank incoming imo.

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      1. Miracallas
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        you're probably right

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

      early kick off went okay last weekend..

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      1. Miracallas
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        ha ha, true, but i didn't have him last week

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    3. Grumpy Camel
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      To me Eriksen is a NCNB option.

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  5. HuttonDressedasLahm
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Wilshere out

    http://arsenalprss.co.uk/wilshere-to-miss-sunderland-trip-kos-still-out/

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    1. QPR expects... glory!
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Wilshere is suspended

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      1. HuttonDressedasLahm
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        😆

        I know nothing

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        1. lilmessipran
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          jon snow?

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      2. Somalion
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        So he's out?

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

      Can see Arsenal struggling then without him and Kosc.. No rush to get Arsenal-coverage

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  6. PaulParker
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Thinking I save the transfer? Thoughts?

    Bego
    Clyne - Taylor - Chambers
    Siggy - sterling - Fab - Di Maria
    Costa - welbz aguero

    Gilks - wisdom - marney - Chester

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    1. Quinny___
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Costa probably wont play, and your bench is pretty bad, any money in the bank to upgrade them?

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      1. PaulParker
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        If I sell costa I can't afford to get him back tho...

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    2. enrico.palazzo
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Wisdom first sub is great , save

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  7. Quinny___
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Will McCarthy keep his place for QPR?

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    1. My name is an echo
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      believe Green is back. I am starting McCarthy anyway

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      1. Quinny___
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        I saw QPR fans were happy with hi performance.
        Im starting him to, DDG benched.

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    2. Whazza
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      I doubt it

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    3. Fantasy Gold
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      I hate 'Arry.

      McCarthy is my second keeper and would love it if he plays but once 'Arry likes a player like Greeny he's undroppable no matter how crap he is (which he has been)

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      1. Nomar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Like Rio.

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  8. Trigg ⭐️
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    For all those who expect a rout for Chelsea v QPR next week ...

    http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/20843072

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    1. Somalion
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Good thing it isn't January 2nd 2013 so.

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      1. Trigg ⭐️
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        History has a habit of repeating itself.

        Although SWP won't be playing, so the chances are significantly lessened.

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        1. Somalion
          • 16 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          And Mourinho will be managing Chelsea, Fabregas will be playing as will Costa most likely. So it will be a tad different I suspect 😉

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    2. Grumpy Camel
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      forgot about that one. Cant see it though.

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  9. Bobadoba
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Eriksen or Sanchez?

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  10. dudload
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    anyone else like me that would love to get rid of costa for a couple weeks, but can't afford to sell as his repurchase price will be too high?

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    1. My name is an echo
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      won't get points on your bench though plus he is dropping a lot

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

      Sold him last night before drop and made sure still have .2 ITB incase need him back.

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      1. dudload
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        who'd you go for? i've got welbz and aguero. fairly confident my bench can cover the points this week...

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

      Not when he goes down in price, I sold last week and it's gone from losing 0.4 to 0.2 now

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    4. d00fus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Really? If you'd had him from the start and sold him last night, his purchase price today is only 0.2 more than selling price. Will be 0.1 probably by tomorrow, and if he doesn't play this week he'll be even lower next week.

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    5. Miracallas
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      bought at 10.5
      sold at 11.1/10.8
      can buy him back for 11/10.9
      banked 0.1 that i would have lost

      I am comfortable with this

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  11. shirtless
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    I can no longer do Costa>Aguero since price changes, so will now have to look at Falcao>Aguero instead. I have 0.1m leeway. Would you do this today with second FT?

    The way I look at it Costa may play, if not Boyd is at home to sub in, and Falcao may not even play, but Aguero will and will likely do damage! Just worried having no Utd cover at all going forward but with City away coming up probably no great loss...

    Any thoughts before I pull the trigger?!

    Lloris
    Bertrand Chambers PvA
    Siggy Fabregas Eriksen Sterling
    Dzeko Costa FALCAO

    Boyd Hutton Moore

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    1. Miracallas
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      pull the trigger

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      1. shirtless
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Pulled!

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  12. Defcons are for Kinnear
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    You know you need to get a life when you're sat waiting for a Chelsea press conference over an hour before it starts and you don't even support Chelsea

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    1. Quinny___
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      When's it on?

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    2. Fantasy Gold
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Yeah I feel sad.

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  13. Lallana_
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Still waiting on the pressers! Probably will do:

    Di Maria>Sanchez
    Costa>Aguero

    Sanchez or Baines captain?

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

      Great moves

      Aguero C

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  14. Pringle
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Who do you think is the best Costa replacement besides of Aguero and Pelle?

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    1. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Welbeck, Lukaku

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      1. Whazza
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        this

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    2. Chris_White
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Berahino

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    3. Raddy
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      If you want to restructure your team Sakho and Berihino are very good budget prospects.

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    4. KenJM
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Lukaku
      then
      Berahino

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    5. Pringle
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Thanks all

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  15. Count of Monte Hristo
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Can someone recommend a good football podcast other than James Richardson. I can't listen to Talksport anymore.

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    1. Trigg ⭐️
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Football Ramble

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    2. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      The Times online is ok
      Guardian the best
      The Sunday Supplement is a good listen if you dont watch it

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    3. mattymjp
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      I second that

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      1. mattymjp
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        The Football Ramble that is

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    4. Granville
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Football ramble is a good one.

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  16. Chris_White
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Bruce confirms Jakupovic will start at Anfield.

    *changes (vc) to Sterling*

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    1. Lallana_
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Sterling - False 9 would be interesting. We don't have midfielders who score though.

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

        Or strikers for that matter 😉

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        1. Son is Rising
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          +1 to this 🙂

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        2. DonTheSpecialOne
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          😛

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      2. Son is Rising
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Gerrard, Lallana, Coutinho...

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    2. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Coutinho threading balls through for Sterling

      (c)

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  17. RiflaFC
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Is Rose a better choice than Kaboul? Feel that Rose has more attacking potential than Kaboul. Thouhts?

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

      Kaboul for bonus however

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      1. RiflaFC
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Good point..

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    2. Whazza
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Correct

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    3. DonTheSpecialOne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      50/50 I'd say

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    4. skodaole2
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Rose may give 3-4 assists this year the way TOT have been playing so far. Kaboul more bonus points if they keep a cs. Go with your gut

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    5. Kurtinho
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      I've gone for Kaboul but it's fairly even. My only reasoning is that Kaboul is club captain so it's unlikely he'd be dropped, whereas Rose has Davies pushing for a place and could be dropped at any moment. Also the bonus points factor.

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      1. RiflaFC
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks for the replies. I think Kaboul is the way to go. Thanks fellas

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  18. Sz21
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    It's prob been asked a lot..
    What time is Mourinho's pressie??

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    1. Jebiga
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      13h

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    2. Guy Demel's SH
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Look at the stickies

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  19. Jebiga
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Link of chelsea presser ?

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  20. DonTheSpecialOne
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    One more question for ya lads.

    Looks like ADM and Ulloa -> Eriksen and Pelle it is.

    However my defence is very bad.. Kelly - Clyne - Chambers with Chester and Colo on the bench.
    Do you think picking Chadli over Eriksen and do Chester -> Bert/Jags for a hit could be worth it?

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

      Keep your defence like that this week

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      1. Miracallas
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        this

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      2. DonTheSpecialOne
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Cheers Tommy.

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  21. HuttonDressedasLahm
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Right I'v ehad enough. Back at 1.30 for the deciphering of Mourinho

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    1. Sess!
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      *the tearing hair out that Mourinho revealed nothing

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  22. DodGY BaNaNa
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Hi all,

    Quick question:

    Would you go Pelle or Welbeck for the foreseeable future?

    Thanks in advance.

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    1. DonTheSpecialOne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Debating the same, like Pelle's stats so I'll go for him.

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    2. skodaole2
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      I did Welbeck -> Pelle. Welbeck has also CL matches and his position may be threatened with Walcott back (played as striker in some games). Jay Rodriguez will take time to return, so 90 mins guaranteed for Pelle

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      1. DodGY BaNaNa
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        That was also my thinking. As soon as Walcott comes back he will go straight in.

        Thanks.

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  23. skodaole2
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Good to go or change sth?

    Mannone (Heaton)
    Baines, Clyne, Wisdom (N.Taylor, Moore)
    ADM, Sterling, Lallana, Cazorla (Boyd)
    Aguero, Pelle, Sakho

    0 FT, 1.2 in Bank

    Havent decided on captain yet, but I am considering taking a hit. Cazorla played 90 mins midweek and his position was in the flank, not in the hole. Sterling and Lallana to start? I am considering taking 2 hits, one now (Cazorla/ Lallana -> Chadli) and one next week (Sterling + Lallana/Cazorla -> Sanchez + Hazard). Diame is also a player i would like to purchase sometime and Tadic seems great option too. Any suggestions?

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  24. James LeBron
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Am I good to go?

    Begovic -Krul
    Baines- Clyne - Naylor
    Siggy - Sterling - Fab - Di Maria
    Aguero- Pelle - Welbeck

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  25. Fader
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    A or B ladies and Gents?

    A)
    Foster
    Clyne - Ivanovic - Baines
    Fabregas - Tadic - Siggy - Di Maria
    Costa - Aguero - Sakho

    B)
    Foster
    Clyne - Ivanovic - Baines
    Fabregas - Walcott - Milner - Di Maria
    Costa - Aguero - Sakho

    for long-term too...

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    1. rocrocodile
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      ...so what you're asking for is

      Tadic/Siggy vs Walcott/Milner

      I would stick with T/S.

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      1. Fader
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Yeah sorry lol more long term question

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    2. Bobby_Baggio
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      A for me but if siggy does nothing this weekend then he's out

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      1. Fader
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Yeah, that's what I'm thinking. .

        I could potentially go

        Ivan - > Azpil
        Tadic - > Walcott

        but I need to find 0.1m to do

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  26. Mojo Rojo
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Jose be like "I sink Diego has a chance to play but I sink it'll be a decision made on the day". #sink

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    1. The Gambler.
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Dont even sink you'll get that much info

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  27. Kurtinho
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Who to bench this week? Chambers (sun) or Wisdom (CRY)

    Leaning towards benching Chambers as Koscielny has been confirmed out so I can't really see Ars keeping a cleanie.. but not sure

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    1. Fader
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      Yeah Wisdom has a good chance at a clean sheet this weekend. That's why I'm not worried about Costa not playing. I fancy a 1-0 Brom

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      1. Kurtinho
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks. I also have Sanchez and Welbeck so I'd rather not triple up. Lets hope Wisdom does the job!

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        1. Fader
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 5 months ago

          no definetly not.

          Sunderland 1-1 Arsenal this weekend ; )

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          1. Kurtinho
            • 11 Years
            11 years, 5 months ago

            I don't mind that as long as they maul Burnley at home next weekend!

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  28. rocrocodile
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Does this seem OK?
    Who should I captain?

    I've spent my 2FTs, and just decided to stick with the GKs.

    McCarthy (Krul)
    Baines - Clyne - N, Taylor - (Hutton) - (Wilson)
    Fabregas - Di Maria - Sterling - Siggurdson
    Aguero - Pellé - Welbeck

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    1. LOCO ABREU
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      yep
      aguero captain

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  29. No Pirlo No Party
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    A) Terry > Baines
    B) Terry + Silva + Costa > Baines + Chadli + Aguero (-8)
    C) Silva + Costa > Chadli/Eriksen + Aguero (-4)

    A seems like the sensible option. Opinions lads?
    The question I suppose....Is Aguero worth the hit. Or wait until next GW and use 2 FT to fit him and Baines in for a -4?

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  30. Sess!
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 5 months ago

    Chambers, wisdom, Boyd. Rank in order of who you'd play.

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    1. LOCO ABREU
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      2,1,3

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    2. DonTheSpecialOne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      The way you just put it.

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    3. skodaole2
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 5 months ago

      2,3,1. Sunderland will score

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