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11 January 2015 4565 comments
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Sunday delivers a trio of teams tussling for a top-four spot. Arsenal begin proceedings, with Arsene Wenger’s men seeking to recover from a damaging 2-0 reverse at St Mary’s: the Gunners host a dangerously unpredictable Stoke the Emirates.

Following that, it’s a Dutch Maestro face-off, as Man United and Southampton clash at Old Trafford. Louis van Gaal’s side will put their 10-match unbeaten run on the line against Ronald Koeman’s revived Southampton, buoyed by three wins in the last four.

Fantasy managers will be fixated on the returns of Alexis Sanchez against the Potters as he looks to take the opportunity to topple Eden Hazard atop the Fantasy Premier League midfield rankings. With just a single goal in the last six Gameweeks, another big Sanchez haul is overdue. We’ll also have an eye on Olivier Giroud – back from suspension and bidding to come into our Wildcard equation. Equally, Theo Walcott’s pitch time will be of keen interest – returns for the 8.9-priced midfielder could yet disrupt the template currently being formed.

Angel Di Maria is already part of that Wildcard template, with the Argentine expected to be handed a first start since Gameweek 12 when the Saints pay visit. His role and the impact on Wayne Rooney and Juan Mata is likely to occupy our analysis, while Southampton’s defence will also come under scrutiny against a United attack that’s fired 22 goals at Old Trafford.

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  1. HurriKane
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Bellerin Wagon ?

  2. Gunner77-
    11 years, 9 months ago

    What a twat Aranutovic btw...

    1. Declan
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Thug

    2. Goodfella
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Yeah, looked a pretty blatant yellow card, was out of play when he barged him.

    3. RÏΙ BY
      11 years, 9 months ago

      didn't seem exactly apologetic did he?

    4. 4-4-who?
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Agreed. Stoke management to blame - always heavy handed play.

  3. Goodfella
    11 years, 9 months ago

    First Azpilicueta, now Debuchy, this ain't funny.

  4. FPL Daniel
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Ospina first choice now?

    1. Tshelby
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Yeah because he doesn't smoke I guess

    2. 1966 was a great year for E…
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Doubt it.

      1. FPL Daniel
        11 years, 9 months ago

        Too bad. Would have been a bargain

    3. Camp No No
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Probably, because he's a genuinely good GK, unlike Szcszecsny

  5. HuttonDressedasLahm
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Bellerin bang wagon

    1. HuttonDressedasLahm
      11 years, 9 months ago

      ** Band

      πŸ˜†

      1. Gunner77-
        11 years, 9 months ago

        Gang band?

      2. RÏΙ BY
        11 years, 9 months ago

        you may have been right first time πŸ˜†

    2. Solenya
      11 years, 9 months ago

      πŸ˜†

  6. Syd.
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Looks like a dislocated shoulder for Debuchy

    1. 1966 was a great year for E…
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Just pop it back in off a locker door.

      1. Syd.
        11 years, 9 months ago

        It doesn't take long to recover

        Could be back next week

        1. 1966 was a great year for E…
          11 years, 9 months ago

          Yeah, depends on the damage to the ligaments, or tendons, whatever you've got in your shoulder.

    2. The3rdTurd
      11 years, 9 months ago

      From the way he was clutching his shoulder, it could also be a broken collar bone.

  7. Count of Monte Hristo
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Right-backs for Arsenal are cursed

  8. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Maybe broken arm Debuchy possibly

    1. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      11 years, 9 months ago

      No I think a dislocated shoulder.

  9. Ady87
    11 years, 9 months ago

    The WC drafts I posted last night had Koscielny in. I expect a lot of people to accuse me of chasing points now. That goal makes me feel better about the decision, though I've not pulled the trigger on it yet. I expect Arsenal to get better defensively once the first choice back four gets a proper run. (As I type this Debuchy looks dead).

    1. Camp No No
      11 years, 9 months ago

      How bad it seems for Debuchy?

    2. chrisjdgrady
      11 years, 9 months ago

      hes a good bet if they do indeed tighten up. BAPS monster and the odd goal

  10. Gunner77-
    11 years, 9 months ago

    OX close

  11. krzys
    11 years, 9 months ago

    My WC team. Thoughts please.

    Pantilimon Foster
    Terry Kompany Bertrand Wisdom Wasilewski
    Hazard Sanchez Di Maria Downing Boyd
    Aguero Austin Kane

    Cheers!

    1. Jake Donahue
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Looks good, template, safe

    2. HuttonDressedasLahm
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Strong, though defence will have CSs benched all over the shop
      Boyd needs to go in three weeks too

  12. afazeli85
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Steve Bates ‏@sbates_people 1m1 minute ago
    1/2 #MUFC team news: hearing Blind Rojo and Di Maria all played in training line-up y'day so COULD start, Falcao on bench with Valdes...

    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Falcao on the bench

      Whhhhuttttt?!

    2. Gimli son of Gloin
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Should be RVP dropped if anyone

    3. HuttonDressedasLahm
      11 years, 9 months ago

      DDG
      Valencia Jones Smalling Rojo
      Blind Carrick
      Mata Rooney Adm
      RVP

      Possibly?

  13. nevins84
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Is there any teams that are due blank gameweeks soon????

    1. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Possibly Spurs and Chelsea depending on cup semi finals

    2. Hybrid.power
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Not yet. Probably will be when the other competitions get into the final stages.

  14. Rupert The Horse
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Dislocated shoulder I reckon.

  15. Sif
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Put Debuchy in my WC team yesterday...

  16. SouthCoastSaint
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Debuchy on the wildcard. Super

    1. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Me too.

    2. tisza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      11 years, 9 months ago

      me too

  17. Declan
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Jaysus that's some lump on his forehead

    1. Billy Gilmore
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Is it not just a blade of grass?

  18. Kevin Twine
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    11 years, 9 months ago

    How many players do you have playing today?

    1. Gunner77-
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Alexis and Shrek

    2. Declan
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Alexis

    3. HVT
      11 years, 9 months ago

      2

    4. Viper
      11 years, 9 months ago

      1 Sanchez

    5. THE Wild Rover
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Walcott, Debuchy, ADM and RVP. So possibly one πŸ™‚

      1. Kevin Twine
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        11 years, 9 months ago

        Ha, good luck πŸ™‚

    6. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Debuchy
      Sanchez
      ADM
      DDG

      1. Kevin Twine
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        11 years, 9 months ago

        Nice.

      2. Kevin Twine
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        11 years, 9 months ago

        De Gea could rack up a few points today

  19. t4thomas
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Come on... Cameron (C)

  20. All Out Attack
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Any suggestions for a 5.2 defender?

    1. Wouter
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Toby

      1. OptimusBlack
        11 years, 9 months ago

        Who is Toby ??

        1. All Out Attack
          11 years, 9 months ago

          toby alderweireld

      2. All Out Attack
        11 years, 9 months ago

        I already have Bertrand. But I'll consider doubling up.

    2. t4thomas
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Jones

    3. OptimusBlack
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Debuchey

  21. Just A Wooden Spoon
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Is that Chambers on now? That guy has 19 lives if so.

    1. ronmadpirlo
      11 years, 9 months ago

      No not even on bench

      1. Just A Wooden Spoon
        11 years, 9 months ago

        Thank god πŸ˜†

    2. Declan
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Bellerin. Chambers is ill

    3. Wouter
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Nope, Bellerin

    4. The ghost of a Pug's g…
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Nope. Not in squad?

  22. ronmadpirlo
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Debuchy off means Arsenal CS is pretty much irrelevant

    1. Ludo
      11 years, 9 months ago

      1 point more for Sanchez/Cazorla.

  23. Point Magnets
    11 years, 9 months ago

    For everyone who was hating on me for putting Koscielny in my Wild Card team n persuaded me to take him out . i Hate your guts and despise u..

    1. ronmadpirlo
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Shouldn't have listened

      1. Point Magnets
        11 years, 9 months ago

        smh.. why oh why do i let others ignorance influence my decisions.

    2. Wouter
      11 years, 9 months ago

      πŸ˜†

    3. t4thomas
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Yes, always follow your own gut.

      I backed Ivan over Terry and decided to keep Baines.

    4. The ghost of a Pug's g…
      11 years, 9 months ago

      You should hate yourself for being weak and easily swayed.

      Feeble human.

      1. RÏΙ BY
        11 years, 9 months ago

        πŸ˜†

      2. Point Magnets
        11 years, 9 months ago

        Muzzle on u puney worthless dog

      3. Mílanista
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        11 years, 9 months ago

        Genuine lol

    5. Woy of the Wovers
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Hating on???

    6. Scoredelario
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      11 years, 9 months ago

      So when you do well do you take any credit?

      1. Point Magnets
        11 years, 9 months ago

        ridiculous question but yes.

    7. Clump
      11 years, 9 months ago

      No hating on a Sunday.

      1. Point Magnets
        11 years, 9 months ago

        No hating at all if Giroud makes up for it and gets me a brace πŸ™‚ preferably with another 2 assists from Alexis

  24. chrisjdgrady
    11 years, 9 months ago

    For christs sake another injury

  25. Your Mum's Athletic
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Debuchy leaves on a stretcher -- dislocated shoulder by the looks of it #AFC

  26. Gunner77-
    11 years, 9 months ago

    3 assist last year for Ozil in his home debut game.

    1. Gunner77-
      11 years, 9 months ago

      I had him 😎

    2. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      11 years, 9 months ago

      I bought Conor Wickham before it was cool last year 😎

      1. Gunner77-
        11 years, 9 months ago

        I had van Wolsfwinkel 😎

        1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
          11 years, 9 months ago

          I had Van Wolfswinkel and Taarabt 😎

  27. Bielsa's Bucket
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Arnautovic, knut.

  28. Exeter Gently
    11 years, 9 months ago

    arnautovic to face restrospective action for the shove? hope so that sack of shite

  29. Syd.
    11 years, 9 months ago

    The ref is a tw@

    1. Breadbin
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Do you know him?

      1. Camp No No
        11 years, 9 months ago

        Takes a one to know one? πŸ˜€

  30. BIG TONES
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Does Alexis ever stop running???

    1. HuttonDressedasLahm
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Nope