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28 December 2014 2842 comments
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Here we go again, then. Less than 48 hours after Gameweek 18 got underway, the next round of fixtures is already thrust upon us – with only a handful of official news updates yesterday, though, we are mainly left to assess the lay of the land after Friday’s fixtures.

Phil Jagielka (hamstring) and Tim Howard (calf) are both likely to miss Everton’s trip to Newcastle after the pair was forced off with injuries in the home loss to Stoke. Kevin Mirallas and John Stones will be assessed after the duo sustained knocks in Friday’s 1-0 defeat. Mo Besic is hoping to shrug off an illness in time, though Steven Naismith is set to serve a one-match ban after topping off the Suspension Tightrope.

Olivier Giroud serves the first of a three-match ban as Arsenal head to West Ham this afternoon after his Boxing Day dismissal at home to QPR. Laurent Koscielny “has a chance” of making the match, though Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain “has an ever smaller chance” after missing Friday’s match with a groin problem.

Marouane Fellaini is ruled out of Man United’s trip to Spurs with a broken rib, whilst Adnan Januzaj is set miss out through illness. United are awaiting scans on the pelvic problem that forced Angel Di Maria out of Friday’s win over Newcastle. Judging by Ashley Young’s Instagram account, it seems Luke Shaw is back in the squad for the trip to White Hart Lane.

Gabby Agbonlahor will miss Aston Villa’s home encounter with Sunderland due to suspension. The forward earned his fifth yellow of the season away to Swansea and will serve a one-match ban.

Mark Hughes will check on Bojan (back) and Phil Bardsley (calf) ahead of the derby visit of West Brom, whilst Ryan Shawcross is expected to start despite picking up a head knock at Everton.

Fraizer Campbell is a doubt as managerless Palace travel to London neighbours QPR just 24 hours after the dismissal of Neil Warnock. The forward limped off just after the break in Friday’s home loss to Southampton.

Leicester’s Jamie Vardy is also unavailable after earning his fifth caution of the campaign in Gameweek 18, whilst Andy King has been ruled out with the knock that forced him off against Spurs.

Brad Jones is likely to miss Liverpool’s home clash with Swansea after being forced off with a thigh injury in the first-half of Friday’s win at Burnley. Simon Mignolet is set to return to the starting XI after being dropped due to poor form in recent weeks.

Stevan Jovetic and Vincent Kompany could return for City’s home clash with Burnley, according to reports. The former has stepped up his recovery from another hamstring problem and was an unused sub in Friday’s win at West Brom.

Andrew Robertson is a doubt for Hull due to a hamstring problem. James Chester misses the visit of Leicester through suspension, whilst Jake Livermore returns after serving a similar one-match ban.

Carl Jenkinson is unavailable to face parent club Arsenal at Upton Park later today, whilst Sam Allardyce still has doubts over James Tomkins’ ongoing hamstring problem.

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

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

    Should I take a punt and do RVP -> Jovetic?

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    1. Eye of the Schweinsteiger
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      Jovetic won't play for much this week and RVP is starting, so no

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  2. mdm
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    11 years, 2 months ago

    To play B.Davies or Clyne ?

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  3. tw
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    11 years, 2 months ago

    Why's everyone bailing on Austin (c)?

    And is there no captain sensible for this gw?

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    1. Defcons are for Kinnear
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      Zabaleta looks enticing

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    2. Elfozzie 42
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      • 15 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Im not bailing, Austin (c) is by far the safest choice for points.

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      1. 4-4-who?
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        11 years, 2 months ago

        Afraid not. City have best points options.

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  4. Sacked in the Morning
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    11 years, 2 months ago

    I have Yaya, please someone talk me out of ----> Silva for -4...
    I will captain whichever one....

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    1. Valar(Keith)
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Your last setence means you are taking a captaincy option out for a hit

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    2. mojoindojo
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      Very sideways. Yaya might actually Silva

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

        *Outscore

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    3. 4-4-who?
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      Yaya is a better option than Silva. Don't be fooled by Silva's unusual returns over past two weeks,

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      1. Sacked in the Morning
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        11 years, 2 months ago

        Thank you all, that's what i needed.

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  5. ConfusedFC
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    11 years, 2 months ago

    Hey guys, really confused about who to bench in

    A. Erikkson
    B. Kane
    C. Downing

    what say??

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    1. AIRMILES
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      I'd drop a Spurs player, rather than have two.

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  6. SW6
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    11 years, 2 months ago

    #THFC team: Lloris, Chiriches, Fazio, Vertonghen, Davies; Mason, Stambouli; Chadli, Eriksen, Townsend; Kane

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    1. Defcons are for Kinnear
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      The chances of Palace keeping a CS are higher than Burnley scoring. Therfore Zabaleta captain over Austin

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  7. awgJose
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    11 years, 2 months ago

    Play Chadli (MUN) or Downing (ARS) ?

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  8. applebonkers
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    • 16 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    this palace caretaker manager is actually the guy who sorted them out defensively last season before pulis came in and carried on the good work

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    1. Matt
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      this.

      Warnock lost the dressing room according to multiple reports, wouldn't be surprised to see them bounce back and respond well.

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  9. Boydinho
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    11 years, 2 months ago

    worth doing mata -> silva for a hit?

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    1. Pilko's Pump Pants
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      Only if you captain him

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  10. FPL Blow-In
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    • 13 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Yun to Kolorov-4
    Or
    Play Naylor or Davies

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

      i'd play Naylor

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    2. ILOVEBAPS
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      Kolo won't play week to week most likely so not really worth it tbf.

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    3. FPL Blow-In
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      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Kolo would be gone on Jan WC it's just a short term punt. Will I get the -4 back?

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      1. ILOVEBAPS
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        11 years, 2 months ago

        Yep. Prob get bonus too

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  11. Mohit20
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    11 years, 2 months ago

    good to go??

    foster
    azpi janmaat zaba
    silva sanchez yaya (c) downing
    costa austin (vc) kane

    krul* siggi chester* yun

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  12. ILOVEBAPS
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    11 years, 2 months ago

    (C)harlie will be on the pitch for 90 and is on pens. All goals go through him and they are at home.
    Done deal.

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    1. Jimbo123
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      This

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    2. ILOVEBAPS
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      And yes I have Yaya and Silva. 😉 City's points will be spread around also.

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    3. Marty McFly
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      Austin brace = 10pts
      Silva brace = 13pts

      Bookies have Silva more likely to score 2 or more goals.

      Easy decision.

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      1. ILOVEBAPS
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        11 years, 2 months ago

        McFly! McFly!!! 🙂

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  13. Shrimp On The Barb
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    11 years, 2 months ago

    #THFC team: Lloris, Chiriches, Fazio, Vertonghen, Davies; Mason, Stambouli; Chadli, Eriksen, Townsend; Kane.

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  14. Takedog1
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    11 years, 2 months ago

    Anyone benching Kane?

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    1. toxik
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      Tempted too but no

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    2. AIRMILES
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      no, i just brought him in for giroud.

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

        think you missed the boat. 2 tough games coming up.

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    3. applebonkers
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      yeah, 1st sub. doesnt feel great but doing it anyway

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    4. Colonel Shoe 肝池
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      not v utd..... they havent kept many cleanies

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    5. jaredwilliams
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      I'm benching. United looking decent and Spurs horrible at home. First sub and chances are Hazard etc. may be rested so don't worry too much.

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  15. toxik
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    11 years, 2 months ago

    Worth -4 to change keepres I have Heaton/Krul?

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  16. Jimbo123
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    11 years, 2 months ago

    Ouch. Got me a tough cup opponent this week.

    He owns Silva, Terry, Hart, Sanchez, Austin, Fab, Mata and Siggy....game on.

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  17. Shrimp On The Barb
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    11 years, 2 months ago

    Would it be crazy starting Downing over Eriksen? ://

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  18. Marty McFly
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    11 years, 2 months ago

    No Soldado in XI.. Kane on pens then? It says he's behind Townsend on here.. but I can't believe that!

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    1. ILOVEBAPS
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      When was the last time Spurs had a Penalty.

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      1. Marty McFly
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        11 years, 2 months ago

        October vs Man City?

        I think we'll see a couple across the schedule today.. Tired legs out there making clumsy challenges.

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        1. ILOVEBAPS
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          11 years, 2 months ago

          Good point. Let's hope for one for Kane then!

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    2. Forza
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      Maybe Eriksen?

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      1. Marty McFly
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        11 years, 2 months ago

        Ahh.. yeh good shout. I hope not.

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  19. Caibarhaw
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    11 years, 2 months ago

    RVP to:
    A - Costa?
    or
    B - Rooney?

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    1. LMFAO
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      A

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  20. toerag
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    11 years, 2 months ago

    Now then

    Drop one of these to the bench

    Silva, Nasri, Sanchez, Hazard, Fabregas
    Costa, Austin, Kane.

    Goddamit...

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    1. Pilko's Pump Pants
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      Fab or Nasri, too close to call

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    2. fishnil
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      I would do hazard. Fab has been in decent form away

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  21. Takedog1
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    11 years, 2 months ago

    Play Kane or baines?

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    1. threeputt
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      kane

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  22. SW6
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    11 years, 2 months ago

    Lloris, Chiriches, Fazio, Vertonghen, Davies; Mason, Stambouli; Chadli, Eriksen, Townsend; Kane
    (Subs: Vorm, Dier, Walker, Lamela, Dembele, Paulinho, Soldado)

    De Gea, Jones, McNair, Evans, Valencia, Carrick, Rooney, Mata, Young, van Persie, Falcao
    (Subs: Lindegaard, Rafael, Smalling, Shaw, Fletcher, A.Pereira, Wilson.)

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  23. Defcons are for Kinnear
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    11 years, 2 months ago

    The chances of Palace keeping a CS are higher than Burnley scoring. Therfore Zabaleta captain over Austin.

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    1. Matt
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      I'm so tempted...

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    2. Marty McFly
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      Zabaleta can only keep one clean sheet though...

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

        D'oh!

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    3. Scoredelario
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      What are the odds of zabaleta keeping two clean sheets? 😉

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  24. kuz
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    • 11 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    What's the better transfer options in your opinion? A. Zaba in for Clichy, B. Kane in for Bony or C. Do nothing?? All cost nothing as have 1FT left

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    1. Marty McFly
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      Nothing

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  25. mojoindojo
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    11 years, 2 months ago

    Captain? zabaleta kolarov Silva Austin

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    1. ILOVEBAPS
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      Charlie for mine.

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      1. mojoindojo
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        11 years, 2 months ago

        On Silva but Zab is mighty tempting

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    2. Marty McFly
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Silva for me

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  26. Louis
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Play Wisdom away to Stoke or Davies home to United???

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  27. Forever In Our Shadow
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    • 12 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Van Gaal is playing 3-5-2. Goals goals goals for Kane?

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  28. ANDYC311
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    • 12 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Just dont know who to bench out of Milner and Siggy, got a feeling Milner could get a couple of assists should it be a massacre. I already have both Yaya and Silver. Opinions?

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    1. Pilko's Pump Pants
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      Tough call, the fixtures massively favour Milner but I don't personally rate his chances of grabbing much, whereas Siggy has a greater chance of being involved if Swans score

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      1. ANDYC311
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        11 years, 2 months ago

        yeah but its a big if, swans not very good away this year and liverpool starting to improve, especially at home

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  29. Shrimp On The Barb
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    11 years, 2 months ago

    playing downing over eriksen, yolo.

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  30. Konig Luther
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    11 years, 2 months ago

    Bony to Podolski ? MAD?

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    1. MMN
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      Yes

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    2. Marty McFly
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Yes, completely mad.

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    3. Konig Luther
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      😆 thanks

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