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The Dugout Discussion – Sunday

1 February 2015 4313 comments
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We’ve a couple of Premier League encounters to tide us over this afternoon. First up, Arsenal entertain Villa at the Emirates as Arsene Wenger’s men look for a fifth win in six attempts – the likes of Santi Cazorla, Theo Walcott and Olivier Giroud have earned plenty of new investors over the last couple of days as a result of Alexis Sanchez’ hamstring problems. With Villa failing to score in each of their last five, the Gunners’ prospects of a third straight shut-out also look likely here.

Later in the day, Southampton welcome under-strength Swansea to St Mary’s at 4pm. Eljero Elia was drafted in by 100,000+ FPL managers on the back of a double at Newcastle last time out but with Sadio Mane back from the African Cup of Nations, the Dutchman’s new owners will be eagerly awaiting Ronald Koeman’s team sheet. Like Arsenal, the Saints will be optimistic of a clean sheet today – Swansea are devoid of the suspended Gylfi Sigurdsson and have scored more than a single goal in just one of the last 11 Gameweeks.

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  1. Greenbackbøøg…
    11 years, 8 months ago

    this is a long page

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    1. Doosra - ☭BowenOfRice☭
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      11 years, 8 months ago

      Timing. 😉

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    2. Malcolm Tucker for England …
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      11 years, 8 months ago

      perfect 🙂

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    3. Lord Flashheart
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      11 years, 8 months ago

      the irony

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    4. The Nuttmxn
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      11 years, 8 months ago

      It certainly isn't atm 😉

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    5. Syd.
      11 years, 8 months ago

      See what they did for you

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  2. HurriKane
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Will giroud get 1 bps ?

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    1. LOCO ABREU
      11 years, 8 months ago

      should get

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    2. SamH123
      11 years, 8 months ago

      yes confirmed 1 bonus

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  3. FPL Daniel
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Lads who is better Arsenal cover?

    Walcott or Belerin? I didn't have the answer when I was WC-ing and still haven't

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    1. mojoindojo
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Just kneejerked and brought both for a hit 🙂

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  4. Your Mum's Athletic
    11 years, 8 months ago

    😆 at the comments on the Superbowl page, love this site

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    1. Jimbo123
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Where?

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  5. FPL Daniel
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Well done Doos on captaining Cazorla

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    1. Heydudes13
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Why do I not get any thanks? 😕

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  6. Sting
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Wasylewski to Bellerin?

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    1. Sting
      11 years, 8 months ago

      OR ADM/Sterling to Cazorla

      Already own Giroud and Sanchez

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    2. LOCO ABREU
      11 years, 8 months ago

      yes

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  7. @ocprodigy
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    11 years, 8 months ago

    Never owned Sanchez and thinking he's surely too expensive to bring in now.
    May just stick with Cazorla rest of season...

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    1. 1314
      11 years, 8 months ago

      your thought could be due tp his short cameo in the cup and his absence today..

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      1. @ocprodigy
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        11 years, 8 months ago

        It's just his price. Value so much better elsewhere atm is stopping me. Esp with Costa & Aguero up front.

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        1. 1314
          11 years, 8 months ago

          probably..but again if he scores like Caz today you wouldn't say he's expensive

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    2. Big_Andy_GAWA
      11 years, 8 months ago

      I ditched Sanchez for Caz two weeks ago. Awful. Got a measly 3 points off Sanchez, too...

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  8. davies
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Best defender for this week only?

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    1. LOCO ABREU
      11 years, 8 months ago

      ivan

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  9. Not Irish
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Is the average around here massive or am I having a really good GW? Worried it's the former rather than the latter.

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    1. Mull
      11 years, 8 months ago

      I'd say top 10k average is around 66.

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    2. Sting
      11 years, 8 months ago

      I have 80 with Clyne playing and Boyd to come on.

      Feels underwhelming. No Bellerin, Cazorla, Eriksen or Silva

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    3. Dougal McGuire
      11 years, 8 months ago

      I'm having a good GW, so therefore I know everyone is also having a good GW!

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      1. GENERATION X
        11 years, 8 months ago

        would have been ideal till arsenal cut loose and 3 captain options filled their boots. 85 with clyne to go

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        1. GENERATION X
          11 years, 8 months ago

          ...with an adm capt fail...

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        2. Dougal McGuire
          11 years, 8 months ago

          Oh my no. I brought in Cazorla for Fabs and captained him, and Kos for Zabeleta. I'd be hosed if they hadn't come good.

          Now I'm trying to figure out if I want to keep either of them on my WC this week,

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    4. Wilshere Knowledge
      11 years, 8 months ago

      60 maybe average?

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  10. Big_Andy_GAWA
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Am so gutted I didn't have Sanchez for his huge haul (vs Stoke) and had brought Caz in. I then swapped out to Sanchez as felt I was missing out on all his points. Caz then racks up two big scores as soon as I take him out. Gutted. 🙁 :'(

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    1. AlCapwnUK
      11 years, 8 months ago

      what you doing for next week 😛

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      1. Big_Andy_GAWA
        11 years, 8 months ago

        Carroll to Aguero. Done.

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  11. Hurri Kane 42
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Woke up from a nap & saw my captain Cazorla only to pinch myself hard 😉

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    1. Demí
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Disgusting.

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    2. davies
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Reported

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    3. Malcolm Tucker for England …
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      11 years, 8 months ago

      you'll go blind

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      1. Mull
        11 years, 8 months ago

        At least he'll be able to play the piano well.

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      2. Doosra - ☭BowenOfRice☭
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        11 years, 8 months ago

        https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9sq3ME0JHQ

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      3. The Nuttmxn
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        11 years, 8 months ago

        Only if you want to chase points, 5.1 is a fine price but he won't get many more 10+ pointers.

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    4. Hurri Kane 42
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Rofl

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  12. Zombie
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Is Ballerin nailed on?

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    1. Syd.
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Yes

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      1. Big_Andy_GAWA
        11 years, 8 months ago

        Well they have Chambers and they've just bought a right-back for 16 mill, so draw your own conclusions....

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        1. Demí
          11 years, 8 months ago

          CB*

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        2. Rupert The Horse
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          11 years, 8 months ago

          New chap is a centre back.

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      2. Zombie
        11 years, 8 months ago

        So koscielny to him will be a good tranny? Basically asking - is he naturally that attacking or today was just a fluke?

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        1. Rupert The Horse
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          11 years, 8 months ago

          He is very good going forward.

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          1. Zombie
            11 years, 8 months ago

            Cheers mate.. Seems to be a consensus

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        2. Doosra - ☭BowenOfRice☭
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          11 years, 8 months ago

          He likes it, he really, really likes it ... yeah!

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          1. Zombie
            11 years, 8 months ago

            Nice gw doos

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            1. Doosra - ☭BowenOfRice☭
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              11 years, 8 months ago

              Cheers, mate. 🙂

              We could do with a tickle from Clyne ...

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              1. Zombie
                11 years, 8 months ago

                Absolutely

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    2. Reedy
      11 years, 8 months ago

      If you have to ask then no 😉

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    3. Wilshere Knowledge
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Favoured over Chambers until Debuchy returns.

      On his current form, I'd even play him over Debuchy. I love him! 😀

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      1. Zombie
        11 years, 8 months ago

        A Gunner, nice. So will you do koscielny to him?

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        1. Wilshere Knowledge
          11 years, 8 months ago

          I probably would, yes.

          He is a risk of course, but he is socheap you can have good cover.

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          1. Zombie
            11 years, 8 months ago

            Cool so that's what I'm doing after the Spurs match

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  13. Sweden11
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Who will be benched when Sanchez returns?
    Giroud? Caz? Özil? Walcott?

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    1. davies
      11 years, 8 months ago

      I feel it'll be Walcott, currently.

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    2. AlCapwnUK
      11 years, 8 months ago

      If all are fit, I can see Caz being used as a rotation player, with Ozil and Wally playing 60/70mins

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    3. Wilshere Knowledge
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Theo.

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  14. luke
    11 years, 8 months ago

    pig>kun

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  15. Lidcombestaysh
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Is Pelle going to score or what?

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    1. Demí
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Not today sadly. Unlucky with your bet

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      1. Lidcombestaysh
        11 years, 8 months ago

        Whys that, is he not getting a chance or is he playing deep?

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  16. Mr. Grv
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Go swansea ... lucky break goal

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  17. Rupert The Horse
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    11 years, 8 months ago

    Bertrand is going to get some attacking returns this game.

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    1. Your Mum's Athletic
      11 years, 8 months ago

      +3

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    2. Iain Dowies Love Child
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Hope so - punted the captain choice on him

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      1. Rupert The Horse
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        11 years, 8 months ago

        Yikes.

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      2. Iain Dowies Love Child
        11 years, 8 months ago

        Should've really gone Caz (c) but fancied a BIG punt

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    3. walkman666
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      11 years, 8 months ago

      Hope so horseman! I have him and while I have 72 points, I've got no arsenal winners.

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  18. Just A Wooden Spoon
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Who's playing better in the Saints v Swansea game?

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    1. FantaCity
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Bertrand biggest threat so far, Tadic busy too

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      1. Just A Wooden Spoon
        11 years, 8 months ago

        Cool ta.

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    2. Wilshere Knowledge
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Saints by far.

      5 mins ago they did the 'last 10 mins possession' stat, and Saints has 85%.

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      1. Just A Wooden Spoon
        11 years, 8 months ago

        Yikes, thx

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    3. Gimli son of Gloin
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Saints by miles

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  19. Lallana_
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Bellerin STILL could get rested. Amazing performance but he is only 19. Wenger might rotate with Chambers.

    Walcott is a worry too. Guessing Arsenal will lineup as:

    Giroud
    Cazorla Ozil Sanchez

    With Walcott as a substitute for Ozil

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    1. davies
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Cazorla in the hole.

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    2. AlCapwnUK
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Pretty much what I'm thinking. Ozil and Sanch should be starting most games as the big marquee signings.
      Wenger has to keep wally happy though, he's always threatening moves away

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    3. Heydudes13
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Giroud
      Ozil Cazorla Sanchez

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    4. Zombie
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Walcott in the middle?

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      1. Lallana_
        11 years, 8 months ago

        They'll obviously move him to the right, Sanchez left and Ozil/Cazorla in the middle

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    5. Reedy
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Yeah I agree with all that. Will be interesting to see though

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    6. Ruth_NZ
      11 years, 8 months ago

      I just don't get you guys. I know you'd like there to be a settled Arsenal lineup but there won't be.

      When Walcott, Ozil, Sanchez, Cazorla and Oxlade are all available there will be rotation. Arsenal have FA Cup and CL as well as PL. If you think Wenger will play the same team every week in the PL to suit you, well, dream on.

      That's why Sanchez at 11.4 is not great value any more.

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  20. pistol_pete
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Even as a Bertrand owner, I could really do with a Swansea goal due to so many rivals doubling or trebling up on Saints defenders/keeper.

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    1. Rabbinton
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Hopefully they concede and Bertie scores

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      1. Not Irish
        11 years, 8 months ago

        Cleanie. Clyne goal. Berty assist.

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        1. 1314
          11 years, 8 months ago

          what about clyne goal , berty assist , bonus both , 1-1 .

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    2. Ricky - it doesn\'t ta…
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Same problem but have clyne instead

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  21. Heydudes13
    11 years, 8 months ago

    I had a dream last night that Cazorla got 3 goals and 6 assists and Arsenal won 8-4. 🙂

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    1. Mull
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Did he assist himself?

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      1. Heydudes13
        11 years, 8 months ago

        Dreams for you Mull.

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  22. FPL Daniel
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Well done Doooooooooooooos this is what I say a stellar GW juuhuuu

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    1. Heydudes13
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Do you fancy him?

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      1. Doosra - ☭BowenOfRice☭
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        11 years, 8 months ago

        :mrgreen: 😛 😉

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    2. Doosra - ☭BowenOfRice☭
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Ooo - thank you, Daniel - that is lovely! 🙂

      Tidy yourself, mate. A good Sunday!

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    3. Gimli son of Gloin
      11 years, 8 months ago

      ....

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  23. davies
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Dem feels after a good Sunday in FPL...

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    1. AlCapwnUK
      11 years, 8 months ago

      agreed. a nice cleanie for Saints here and I'm golden, even better if Bertie or Clyne can stick it in the back of the net

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      1. davies
        11 years, 8 months ago

        Which is looking really likely.

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  24. Rabbinton
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Still annoyed by PVA on the bench but Bellerin has helped soften the blow

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    1. Gamst - Up (?) the Rovers
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Why did you bench him?

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      1. Rabbinton
        11 years, 8 months ago

        Terry Bert and Bellerin started for me. More annoyed that I put Boyd before him on the bench

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      2. Gimli son of Gloin
        11 years, 8 months ago

        Sunderland are crap, to be fair

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  25. mr messi
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Glad I captained Cazorla!

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    1. AlCapwnUK
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Pretty happy with my Giroud captaincy, slighlty mift that I went Wally over Cazorla as my 3rd Arsenal player, but he DID score

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  26. FPL Daniel
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Granny you made a clear cut prediction that Mark will be jammy with his VC. Jamiest GW ever IMO. PVA from the bench

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    1. Heydudes13
      11 years, 8 months ago

      And not once has he replied to you.

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    2. The Machine
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Now I'm genuinely starting to believe this account is operated by Mark and gran just to promote thier rivalry

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      1. Gimli son of Gloin
        11 years, 8 months ago

        It has to be a parody account. He shows no signs at all of being a properly functioning human.

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        1. Wilshere Knowledge
          11 years, 8 months ago

          😆

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  27. Dr Dream
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Just an update for anybody who saw my earlier post about the lad who was kicked in the head at my sons game earlier today

    4 teeth lost, 3 attempting to be replaced but still in surgery....I feel sick for the poor lad...

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    1. davies
      11 years, 8 months ago

      😯

      What earlier post? What happened?

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      1. Dr Dream
        11 years, 8 months ago

        A shocker happened...Full force kick in the face whist he was on the ground...awful...

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    2. AlCapwnUK
      11 years, 8 months ago

      eeesh
      He's a young lad though, he'll recover well

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    3. Heydudes13
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Should be using Colgate imo.

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      1. AlCapwnUK
        11 years, 8 months ago

        questionable taste mr dude.

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      2. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        11 years, 8 months ago

        come on.

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      3. The Nuttmxn
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        11 years, 8 months ago

        "Why do I not get any thanks?"

        This is why.

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      4. Malcolm Tucker for England …
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        11 years, 8 months ago

        Pr1ck

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      5. walkman666
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        11 years, 8 months ago

        Bad form, bro

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    4. Malcolm Tucker for England …
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Jeez. Poor bugger.
      was the kid who did it ok? Can be tough when an accident

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      1. Dr Dream
        11 years, 8 months ago

        No..he's upset as well...

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    5. Doosra - ☭BowenOfRice☭
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      11 years, 8 months ago

      You will be amazed at how well he repairs. I promise.

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    6. walkman666
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Thx for update.

      Omg. Hope he is ok. Sure many folks upset. If it were son, I'd be a mess.

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  28. Tommo1888
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Can I still play my January wildcard??? Or has that boat sailed????

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    1. FantaCity
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Not too late to playaway

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    2. LOCO ABREU
      11 years, 8 months ago

      last week do it

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    3. The Nuttmxn
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      11 years, 8 months ago

      Have Giroud, Ozil and Sanchez atm.

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  29. Numb
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Simple question...wild carding....which 3 Arsenal?

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    1. Rupert The Horse
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      11 years, 8 months ago

      Caz, Sanchez, Giroud.

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      1. AlCapwnUK
        11 years, 8 months ago

        this, or Sanch, Giroud, Kosc/Ospina if you have midfield rotation worries.

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    2. Gimli son of Gloin
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Sanchez, Bellerin, Giroud is what I'm going with I think

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    3. Numb
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Even tempted to lose Sanchez! Have we seen the best of him now that other players are back fit / in form?

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      1. Ruth_NZ
        11 years, 8 months ago

        Of course we have. But too many on here are obsessed with points that have already been scored.

        Koscielny, Ozil, Giroud would be my three. Possibly Bellerin for Koscielny but I'm still not 100% sure he has nailed the position.

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    4. The Nuttmxn
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      11 years, 8 months ago

      Have Giroud, Ozil and Sanchez atm.

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  30. KUN+10
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Very good week boys. Thanks for all the support from the community, couldn't do it without you
    So far my 3 subs brought in 42 points.
    Cazorla 12 + bps
    Walters 19
    Giroud 9 + bps

    My best weeks so far. 107 pts with Bertrand left and pending bps.

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    1. AlCapwnUK
      11 years, 8 months ago

      how is your OR that low?!?
      nice gameweek sir

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      1. KUN+10
        11 years, 8 months ago

        I know right. Had my shares of bad weeks I guess

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