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The ScoutCast – Episode 151 – Arrears

5 February 2015 3987 comments
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These are difficult times for Granville. Sadly for him, his prediction that Diego Costa’s studs played into my hands along with Emre Can’s ankle proved correct – the Chelsea villain pushed me into a Gameweek 23 Wildcard and I cashed in.

It left Granville spitting feathers and 92-points behind but he remains defiant. Even with the millions draining from his squad via his active Wildcard, my resolute co-host is not giving up on keeping the season alive and the rivalry as bitter as ever.

We weigh up Granville’s latest options in his quest to close the gap: analysing the contest between Sturridge and Aguero for our place in our forward lines, check in on the fallout from the Sanchez injury, whilst wading through the usual regulars ahead of another Gameweek.

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  1. foley_fd
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 28 days ago

    5 of my squad in with a chance of a price rise. Nice.

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    1. kalmoffit
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 28 days ago

      Keep those rises coming. I'll need them to afford Sanchez back.

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  2. Nickofoz
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 28 days ago

    Chances of a Bellerin rise?

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    1. foley_fd
      • 11 Years
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      Quite high

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  3. Demel
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 28 days ago

    What would your 3 differential punts be?

    Zouma 0.7%
    Cabella 0.9%
    Robertson 0.5% (next week)

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    1. Sebbo29
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 28 days ago

      Wally 0.8%

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      1. Sebbo29
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 28 days ago

        iso Robertson

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    2. kalmoffit
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 28 days ago

      Costa, Bony, Cresswell

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    3. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 28 days ago

      Is Robertson nailed on? Need a 4.3m defender 🙁

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      1. Black Knights
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 28 days ago

        He is, although he was dreadful v Newcastle so check if he plays this week. His games really ease up though, and he likes getting forward.

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        1. BRONALDINHO
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 28 days ago

          Dreadful? He was their only decent offensive option IMO

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          1. Black Knights
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 28 days ago

            He set up Newcastle's first goal, and then gave the ball away plenty more after that.

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  4. Get up ya bum
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 28 days ago

    Fab fit?

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  5. foley_fd
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 28 days ago

    Fabregas likely to miss out too:

    http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2940096/Cesc-Fabregas-set-remain-sidelines-hamstring-injury-Juan-Cuadrado-prepares-Chelsea-debut.html

    BOYDINHOOOOOOOOOO

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    1. Woy
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 28 days ago

      Love a Boyd step up

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    2. foley_fd
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 28 days ago

      Admittedly this is the Daily Fail.

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  6. Demí
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 28 days ago

    @Arsenal 3m3 minutes ago
    Wenger on @Alexis_Sanchez: "It's not easy to tell him he's not playing. He wants to play - he's so keen"

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    1. foley_fd
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 28 days ago

      Don't you dare, Arsene. Don't you dare.

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    2. Demí
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 28 days ago

      Scenes

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    3. Nickofoz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 28 days ago

      Haha. Surely he would know that he isn't able to play, he shouldn't need Wenger to tell him.

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      1. Demí
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 28 days ago

        I think you've missed the point

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    4. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 28 days ago

      Better take a rest for couple of month Alexis, Thank You! 🙂

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    5. Game of Stones
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 28 days ago

      Come on Wenger! Let him play if that's what he wants 😀

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    6. samcro
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 28 days ago

      I bloody love Alexis Sanchez. I hope he makes it. I think he still has a chance personally.

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      1. John78
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 28 days ago

        Please play Sanchez!!! Hahaha

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      2. Woy
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 28 days ago

        This

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    7. Woy
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 28 days ago

      The man is one of the best in the world. This shows it.

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    8. Red Star Toro
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 28 days ago

      It will be so sweet when Sanchez gets a brace against Leicester.

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      1. foley_fd
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 28 days ago

        I think if he starts against Leicester, most people bring him back in anyway.

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    9. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 28 days ago

      Damn, so LEI is a possibility. Come on Wenger, you're the gaffer. Tell him not to.

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    10. Demí
      • 15 Years
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      I think all this has changed is that he's now a much more likelier prospect for Leicester and therefore should be kept by many, even though he'll most likely not starting vs Spurs. I wouldn't want to sell him now.

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    11. Buck The Trent
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 28 days ago

      thanks Demi

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  7. #Swish41
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 28 days ago

    Guys, is Haidara nailed on? Risk when Dummet is back he is out? Cheers

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    1. kalmoffit
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 28 days ago

      He's at risk when Dummett is back. Has a nice fixture in 27 so I'm thinking to get him.

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    2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 28 days ago

      No, not at all, imo. Big risk.

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  8. Dr Dream
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 28 days ago

    You've got to love that blokes attitude...Sanchez is just a top pro...

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    1. Demí
      • 15 Years
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      Born winner

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      1. Dr Dream
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 28 days ago

        Attitude like that lifts the entire team...it's infectious. If being a captain is about inspiring those around you then Sanchez is the true captain at Arsenal...

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    2. Doolittle
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 28 days ago

      He's quality, it's the attitude people like Messi and, whatever you think of him, Suarez have, and it's something Arsenal have lacked. Hope he doesn't play mind...

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    3. Somalion
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 28 days ago

      I agree though that is why I can't believe he let his Mrs. decide what club he was going to.

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      1. Dino
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 28 days ago

        Bitter pool fan?

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        1. Somalion
          • 16 Years
          11 years, 28 days ago

          Not a Pool fan at all, that was my point. I don't for a second believe the only thing that brought him to Arsenal instead of Liverpool was location.

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          1. Dino
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
            11 years, 28 days ago

            Ah fair enough, it was a stab at pool fans who only think he went to arsenal because of the wife? I agree it is a ridiculous argument. Pick a top 4 team who have been in the knockouts of the Champions league for every season in memory or a team who got top 4 due to the outstanding contributions of one player who they were selling? Seems a no brainer to me without the added bonus of location.

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            1. Somalion
              • 16 Years
              11 years, 28 days ago

              Not so much a stab but yeah it frequently irritated me I have to say. Nothing against Liverpool, they did great last season but I expected him to choose Arsenal 100% regardless of location.

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      2. Doolittle
        • 13 Years
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        I don't believe that was the key factor.

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        1. Somalion
          • 16 Years
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          Neither do I, is frequently cited though.

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  9. Kip
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 28 days ago

    Hi guys, you reckon this WC team needs some more tweaking?

    Foster Myhill
    Ivanovic Fonte Bellerin PVA Wisdom
    Cazorla Sterling Hazard Mané Alexis
    Kun Defoe Kane

    0.2 itb, 1 WC left

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  10. John78
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 28 days ago

    Wenger on Sanchez: "He feels he can defy the medical people because he is so keen to play. I don't know if he can. I will see today."

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    1. Chris_White
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 28 days ago

      #defyinglogic

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    2. Parm
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 28 days ago

      This is groundbreaking stuff.

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    3. foley_fd
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 28 days ago

      Oh my god.

      Wenger trolling to insane levels.

      Sanchez hat trick tomorrow and I throw my laptop at the TV.

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      1. NABIL - FPL otai
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 28 days ago

        😆

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    4. John78
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 28 days ago

      This would mean that there is a very high chance he will play the Leicester game! (if he has a chance to make the spurs match)

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    5. Woy
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 28 days ago

      "I don't know if he can. I will see today."

      YES ALEXIS

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    6. Nickofoz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 28 days ago

      Scenes

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    7. John78
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 28 days ago

      Arsenal needs you Alexis! We NEED YOU TO PLAY! LOL 😀

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    8. Buck The Trent
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 28 days ago

      Suarez Mark II

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    9. Somalion
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 28 days ago

      Ooooh defying medical staff on an injury, no possible repercussions there.

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    10. Doolittle
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 28 days ago

      Oh my...Wenger would be stupid to play him though, it's an injury waiting to happen.

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  11. Elniñorules
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 28 days ago

    Daniel where are you?

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  12. Buck The Trent
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 28 days ago

    Which 3 defenders to play this week?

    A Baines (LIV)
    B PVA (swa) - goalkeeper is Panti
    C Bellerin (tot)
    D Baird (bur)
    E Cahill (avl)

    My concern for D & E is that they will come on as subs 🙁

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    1. kalmoffit
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 28 days ago

      ABE

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    2. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 28 days ago

      A B E. E might not play though.

      Your concern should be about Sanchez now 🙁

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    3. Nickofoz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 28 days ago

      Has to be A, E and D imo. C first sub

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  13. Red Star Toro
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 28 days ago

    Lol @Sanchez sellers

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    1. Costa in Wengerland
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 28 days ago

      🙁

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    2. John78
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 28 days ago

      Lets hope he will play! haha

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    3. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 28 days ago

      Lol@non-sellers 😉

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    4. Doolittle
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 28 days ago

      It'll still look a smart move if Sanchez doesn't feature and Silva/Sterling/whoever scores highly.

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  14. Tornado
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 28 days ago

    Even if Sanchez does play would be 20mins sub and prob 60mins vs lec

    Vs Wally 70mins each games?

    Vs Caz 90mins each game?

    Surely Caz looks best value?

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    1. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 28 days ago

      Dont bother. You can do better things with that cash

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    2. Parm
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 28 days ago

      If you want to sell Sánchez then buy back for an extra £0.5m then yeah, Cazorla is the best 'value' for now.

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  15. FootballGeorge
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 28 days ago

    Will fabregas or shawcross play

    Also who to get in the midfield for the suspended Sigurdson

    Thanks

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    1. foley_fd
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 28 days ago

      Fabregas looking unlikely.

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  16. Heydudes13
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 28 days ago

    Sanchez starts. Confirmed.

    Cheers.

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    1. Woy
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 28 days ago

      That's one way to read into it

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    2. Numb
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 28 days ago

      Yep

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  17. Numb
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 28 days ago

    Wenger: "Lets be honest, Sanchez is definitely playing in the North London dDerby....I am rubbish at these mind games aren't I?"

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    1. Dr Dream
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 28 days ago

      Not mind games...He just has a remarkable player who knows his own mind.

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  18. MarkyMarkovic
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 28 days ago

    I'm not sure I've got the bench right on this one

    Pantimillion (Ospina)

    Janmaat, Clyne, Terry

    Walcott, Moses, Hazard, Oscar

    Giroud, Aguero(c), Kane

    BENCH
    Puncheon, PvA, Baird

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  19. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 28 days ago

    It's wrong to want Wally to be stretchered off with arsenal 2-0 down isn't it...

    Only messing

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  20. Gooner97
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 28 days ago

    LOL @ Fabregas owners

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  21. Black Knights
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 28 days ago

    @Demi. My bad, I should've clarified I meant the W(orld) C(up), not the W(ild)C(ard)!

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    1. Demí
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 28 days ago

      😆 sorry

      I've not changed it for ages, think i'm set but probably won't resist some last minute tinkering on the eve.

      taylor ali amla williamson starc southee smith warner de kock steyn anderson.

      How about you?

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      1. The 12th Man
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 28 days ago

        No Sri Lankans?

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        1. Demí
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 28 days ago

          I will get them in before their 2nd game i think. Want to be stocked up on NZ, SA and AUS. Might sell Taylor for Dilshan or someone if i change it though

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          1. The 12th Man
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 28 days ago

            Yeh good thinking. I only have Dilshan.

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      2. Black Knights
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 28 days ago

        I'm on:

        Bell, Williamson, Maxwell, Smith, B McCullum, M. Ali, Faulkner, Kulasekera, Johnson, Malinga, McClenaghan. Same as you, stocked up on those playing first, Will move some others in after.

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        1. Demí
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 28 days ago

          Looks a nice team that. Off to work now, so will catch up later. Best of luck man

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        2. The 12th Man
          • 12 Years
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          I think Faulkner is injured.

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        3. The 12th Man
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 28 days ago

          I'm on Taylor, Williamson, Dilshan, Maxwell, McCullum, C.Anderson, AB DeVilliers, A Matthews, DeKock, Starc, Finn

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  22. foley_fd
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 28 days ago

    A lot of smug non sellers suddenly crawling out of the woodwork.

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    1. Woy
      • 12 Years
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      Maybe so, but remember there are alot of sellers/non sellers that just don't comment.

      It's the smug ones who are fools. Anything can happen in EPL.

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  23. Rhinos
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 28 days ago

    Final wildcard:

    Krul
    Ivanovic Clyne PVA
    Hazard Silva Cazorla Sterling Mane
    Aguero (c) Kane
    Lloris Ayoze Wisdom Bellerin

    3 points
    a) Ivan to Zouma means could afford Sanchez if makes Leics game but do i want to use a Chelsea spot on Zouma mmm
    b)Silva to ADM gives more balance but bored of getting burned by man u players
    c) Is Lloris worth the cash just for a few extra double week points mmmm

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  24. BRONALDINHO
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 28 days ago

    I think I'm starting to dislike Wenger. "Sanchez is out but he doesn't want to be out so he's training but I don't want to play him but he wants to play". It's giving me a headache

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    1. Pasqualinho
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 28 days ago

      It seems to me (and has done for a few days) that its a rest period that the Arsenal medical staff are enforcing. Here's where Liverpool did the right thing with Sterling - send him somewhere hot for a few days and he can't keep badgering AW to let him play.

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      1. KeepCalm
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 28 days ago

        Except Sterling felt 'tired' and needed a break

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  25. Heydudes13
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 28 days ago

    Probably will still do Sanchez > Silva mind.

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  26. SpaceCadet
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 28 days ago

    terry or clyne? Currently have co Chelsea or southampton defenders

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  27. Fais
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 28 days ago

    As someone who hasn't sold (yet) and bought for 10.3 I would have much preferred Wenger to have come out and said he was missing the next two fixtures...as it is I'm in limbo

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  28. The_Colonel
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 28 days ago

    How many players in your current squad have you had from the start of the season?

    I have 2, Fabregas and Wisdom. I'm not surprised by Fab but I punted on Wisdom and thought he would be out the door after a few weeks! Will prob keep him to end of season now, Fab is going soon.

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    1. Fais
      • 11 Years
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      Hutton and Foster are my only two I think...real high quality stuff.

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      1. The_Colonel
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 28 days ago

        At least they rotate well...

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    2. foley_fd
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 28 days ago

      Big fat 0

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      1. The_Colonel
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 28 days ago

        No room for sentiment lol

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        1. foley_fd
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 28 days ago

          More to do with terrible initial picks!

          Not picking Fab cost me about £1 million in team value

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    3. Heydudes13
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 28 days ago

      Just Wisdom and Hazard now.

      Was a time when I had many still present.

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      1. The_Colonel
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 28 days ago

        When did you oust most of them? On the WC?

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    4. Holmes
      • 12 Years
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      Clyne

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      1. The_Colonel
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 28 days ago

        Nice! I was slow to react to Southampton

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    5. Morbius
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 28 days ago

      PvA
      ADM (though admittedly he's not been there all the time...)
      Sanchez
      Wisdom

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  29. Tornado
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 28 days ago

    Hang on Wenger hasn't said he is def playing....and has many other midfield options!

    I've still got him but am seriously contemplating a switch to cazorla for gametime

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    1. foley_fd
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 28 days ago

      He's still 'unlikely' to play.

      But yesterday he was not playing.

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  30. Costa in Wengerland
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 28 days ago

    Is Southampton PC today ? Want to know about Toby

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    1. Woy
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 28 days ago

      He wont be back for QPR, but will for West ham or the latest liverpool I think it was.....

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