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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. Cristi@no R7
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    clichy to zab for a hit?

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    1. mm0507
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      hit for defender is not worth, unless it is for price change and future transfers

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    2. Mata-Is-The-Juan
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      A bit futile as you'll be doing the same transfer next GW.

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      1. Mata-Is-The-Juan
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Just got for Mangala or Demi & pray Kompany doesn't start.

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

    Sakho nailed on to score today as I transferred him out. Got to be worth a tenner. 🙂

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    1. Cristi@no R7
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      I have him so no goal

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

        My transfer out vs your ownership eh? 🙂 My transfers out scoring are legendary though, my mate is always asking who Ive taken out this week!

        At least one of us should be happy 🙂

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        1. Cristi@no R7
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          Hahaha. whom have u taken out this week then?

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  3. asyrafdanial
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    11 years, 3 months ago

    Guys. Need opinion.
    4.8m for def. Who should to get in ?

    Current def : Zabaleta - Hutton - Wisdom - Moore

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    1. Cristi@no R7
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Naylor

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      1. asyrafdanial
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        currently this. but worth with Swans fixtures?

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

      Caulker.

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    3. Buck The Trent
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Dummett

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    4. Jay10
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Naylor,Vergini

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  4. Jafooli
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Captain Austin or Silva?

    Everyone must answer.....

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    1. XhakaCan
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Austin

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    2. Buck The Trent
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      6 million dollar man

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    3. Cristi@no R7
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Austin as i don't have silva

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    4. Billy Gilmore
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Maybe...

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      1. Jafooli
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        😕

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

      A

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    6. Ole Gunnar Kush
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Silva

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    7. Baines on Toast...
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Bookies have Silva shorter odds to score 😉

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      1. RubeRx
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        • 11 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        link?

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    8. GoonerByron
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Silva if I owned him, i'm captaining Yaya over Austin

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

      Austin seems logical, but Silva has looked very decent and gets an extra point per goal. Austin still probably the best bet all things considered.

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    10. Jam0sh
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      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Austin

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  5. You never give me your Man&…
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    I'm gonna bring in another City defender util jan WC. I already have Zaba. Thinking of bringing in either Mangala or Demi. But what are the chances of Kompany making a return today? Im leaning towards bringing in Mangala, should be able to keep fit better than oldboy Demi. Mangala would surely be preferred over Demi?

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    1. My name is an echo
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      That's what I did. Zabs and mangala in

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  6. kirwy
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Bony > Benteke worth a hit?

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    1. XhakaCan
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Only if you think Benteke will outscore Bony by 4+ points

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      1. kirwy
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Did you make the transfer? Saw you made two 😀

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      2. Kevin Twine
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        • 14 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        This

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      3. meerlight
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        • 14 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        think that he will outscore bony by 4+ over the next 2 gwks

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    2. Cristi@no R7
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      no

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  7. A.T
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Play hazard or downing?

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    1. Buck The Trent
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Hazy

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    2. Kevin Twine
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      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      hazard

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  8. Chris_White
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Seeing people discussing Costa and/or Hazard rest.

    I'm very confident they will both start today and against Spurs. Mourinho doesn't rest key players in tricky away games.

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    1. Kurtinho
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      When are they meant to rest then? Spurs away in a few days..

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      1. Baines on Toast...
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        • 15 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        FA Cup.

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      2. Chris_White
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Today, but it won't happen.

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        1. Chris_White
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          Sorry misread. Over a week until the next game after Spurs.

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          1. Chris_White
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            PL game that is. FA cup is, as people say, the most realistic option.

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            1. Kurtinho
              • 11 Years
              11 years, 3 months ago

              Don't be surprised to see the likes of Schurrle and Ramires earn a start.

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      3. Mílanista
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        • 14 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        FA Cup

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    2. Buck The Trent
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      vs sot

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      1. Buck The Trent
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        oops ignore

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    3. Corkyote FFS CWC Champion 2…
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Hope you're right. There will be anguish today somewhere when lineups come out though there always is!

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  9. Art Vandelay
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Is the consensus that Palace are more or less vulnerable without a manager? Common sense would dictate they will be in disarray, but the loss of a manger can also have a unifying effect.

    Thoughts please as I ponder Austin or Silva (c).

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    1. Chris_White
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      I'm leaning towards Silva, and Palace's manager issues have nothing to do with it. Can see City scoring 4-5 goals. Only problem is the possibility of an early withdrawal...

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      1. Baines on Toast...
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        • 15 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        same. If he gets 60+ I'm happy, though then Yaya could dominate the last half hour.

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        1. Chris_White
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          Yeah, although he could get withdrawn too - like against WBA.

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          1. Baines on Toast...
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 15 Years
            11 years, 3 months ago

            True. Feels less likely though (it could be walking pace by the end).

            Looked back at Burnley's goals and when they've been conceded, fairly even split but certainly a lot first half which bodes well.

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    2. Spencer
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      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      And Kieth Millen did alright last time he was in charge.

      I still think Austin though. Always have my doubts with Silva as to whether he can consistently score big.

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      1. Art Vandelay
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Thanks for the insight about Millen. I had forgotten his previous stint.

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    3. Cristi@no R7
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      11 years, 3 months ago

      Yaya here

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    4. Art Vandelay
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Cheers guys. I need a good week this week, having slipped from 700 to 3,700 in two GWs 😮

      Pitchtime is certainly an issue with Silva, although having played less than 70 mins over the last two GWs, he might play a bit longer this time. I suppose, Pelli might to Silva > Jov at some point so it is about how long he wants to give Jov.

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

      I've been looking at Keith Millens' results as caretaker and the results of the first match in each of his spells in charge were Crystal Palace 0-2 Arsenal (2013) and Crystal Palace 1-3 West Ham United (2014). His 7 games in charge had 2 wins, a draw and 4 loses with 7 goals scored, so it has been mixed for Millen.
      Many will do Austin(c), so there's safety in that.

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  10. Rasping Drive
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    • 16 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Playing a dead team in the cup. But one which scored 81 Pts last game week. Has double QPR, JT and Curtis Davies at the back, Hazard, Sterling and AJ in the middle and Rooney (c) up top. Ain't gonna be easy!

    How about you chaps?

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    1. Cristi@no R7
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Rooney captain scares me too

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

      Dead team with the likes of Berahino, Naismith (suspended), Chester (suspended), Bertrand (suspended), Dier, Larsson... so I'm expecting to be knocked out 😛

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      1. Rasping Drive
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        You must be absolutely sh*tting yourself.

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    3. Timtastic03
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Dead team with
      Migs
      Cresswell Saylor
      Yaya(c) Sanchez Siggy Eriksen
      Crises Austin

      Think I'd pick his squad over mine going into the game

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      1. Timtastic03
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Cisse* upfront

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    4. Kane Toads
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      I bombed out first week from a dead team! 🙁

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  11. Kane Toads
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    Is it worth Sakho > Kane for a hit? I have Austin and Costa (with Downing). The team sheets will be out so there will be no risk of Kane not starting - just do the trans after the teams are released.

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    1. Stats Don\'t Lie
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      No

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      1. Kane Toads
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Thanks PKW - I shall wait for an FT.

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  12. mdm
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Which one to play? Thanks

    A. B.Davies (MUN)
    B. Clyne (CHE)

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    1. Stats Don\'t Lie
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      A

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  13. money face bandwagon
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    which transfers wuld u do?

    a) rvp->benteke...play downing bench siggy..already has silva

    b) rvp->kane...siggy->yaya -4 double up with silva n bench downing

    c) do nothing

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    1. Stats Don\'t Lie
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      C

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  14. asif316uk
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Silva
    Austin
    Zab

    for captain?

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    1. Stats Don\'t Lie
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Austin, Silva vc

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    2. Rasping Drive
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      I have all 3 and am going Silva

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    3. Kane Toads
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      I'm going Auston (C) and Zab (VC) - I have Yaya and no Silva.

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      1. asif316uk
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        currently on silva. in 2nd place in my league 40 points behind. need to make up ground.
        id go yaya if i had him

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    4. bostoncrab
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      That's what I need help with right now. Zab seems a little bit risky. Safest bet is Austin based from the statistics. I'm going with Silva personally as I fed up with capt bony last gw. Rather go for a big name player.

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      1. asif316uk
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        silva it is for me too currently although il change it 20 times before deadline!

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  15. Stats Don\'t Lie
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    RMT

    Guzan
    Zaba, Azpi, Saylor
    Hazard, Downing, Silva(VC) , Sanchez
    Costa, Bentekkers, Austin (C)

    Subs: McCarthy. Siggy, Cresswell, Clyne

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  16. Magic Box
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    I have Costa, Rooney, Kane and 2FT,

    Do you think its worth getting Austin in and if so for who?

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    1. Stats Don\'t Lie
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Defo, for kane

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  17. ameenkw
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Who to bench/captain?

    Siggy/Downing/Fabregas/Hazard/Eriksen
    Costa/Austin/Bony

    Any suggestions! thinking of benching Siggy and capping Austin ..

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    1. Volley127
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Agree,

      Captain Austin, bench Siggy

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

    Charli Austin has scored total 0 point for my team in 2 Gameweeks. He is back in & I've given him armband.....Be scared people, Be very scared!

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

      Add this with a PK miss! 😆

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    2. Cristi@no R7
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Lol.

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  19. Bakeyournoodle23
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Play Foster (STK - A) or Pantimillon (AV - A)?! Help Please...!

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    1. Stats Don\'t Lie
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Foster

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  20. Pedram
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Play two out of these three players

    Hazard
    Downing
    Kane

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    1. Volley127
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Haz, Kane

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  21. GlasgowFF
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Any news on when Krul is back?

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    1. rudibryson
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      10th january

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  22. stewlynz
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    -4 dilemma.

    Current front line of Costa, Kane, Bony

    Bony to Austin for the hit?

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  23. Matt
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    I'm stuck in two minds about who to captain.

    Austin seems the obvious choice, but idk if I can bring myself to do it against Palace. I also reckon we'll be much stronger without Warnock. I think I'll go with Costa, or should I go with Austin?

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    1. Mata-Is-The-Juan
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Tried to be clever with my captain choices the last 2 GWs and went with Bony. Going with Austin as there's no reason not to.

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    2. Chris_White
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      If Costa is your best second option, then you should go Austin.

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    3. Rabbinton
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Feeling the same about captaining against us. Looking back at KM as caretaker he has always looked to steady things from the back. Enough reason for me to go Silva over Austin

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  24. Ash_195
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Begovic

    Ivan Clyne Bertrand hutton Moore

    Fabregas Sterling DiMaria Siggy Zaha

    Costa Welbeck Pelle

    i didnt make changes for 2 months.....please help......changing Dimaria and sterling for Sanchez and Sterling.........maybe take a hit and change bertrand

    next GW.....change welbeck and southhampton defence...cause they have tough fixtures

    PLz help

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  25. Concrete
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Any Villa fans about?

    Feel like a punt on Clark - will be start today/ NYE

    Thanks

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  26. Mr. Perfectionist
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Bench one please:-

    Downing Hazard Sanchez Yaya Silva

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    1. Will
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      I'd bench Kane over them due to the fixtures

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    2. GoonerByron
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Downing

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  27. Will
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Start Dummet (EVE) or Wisdom (STO)?

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    1. GreenWindmill
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Wisdom

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    2. Mílanista
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Wisdom

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  28. GreenWindmill
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Keep hold of Kompany and hope he plays today or switch to Vlaar? Don't necessarily need him to play but would be nice to have a full bench given the likelihood of rotation.

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    1. Mata-Is-The-Juan
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Hold. Especially as you don't need him in your starting 11.

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    2. Mílanista
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      I'd keep and have 2 FT, he should at least be back for a likely CS against Sunderland.

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    3. Concrete
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      I don't think Kompany is fit. Not heard anything about a return date other than in the new year

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    4. GreenWindmill
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Cheers guys.

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  29. Eye of the Schweinsteiger
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    When is the deadline for the gameweek and when is the Spurs United match lineups given?

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    1. n-doggg
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      11:30, we'll see lineups before deadline

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    2. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      you will know the lineups a half hour before the deadline

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    3. Mata-Is-The-Juan
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Deadline : Same time

      Lineups : I think 30min before deadline

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  30. n-doggg
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    2 FTs

    RVP and Siggy

    For

    A) Falcao and Sterling
    B) Benteke and Yaya

    Please vote

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    1. Stats Don\'t Lie
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Neither

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    2. Mata-Is-The-Juan
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Wait to find out if Falcao starts.

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