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The Dugout Discussion – Tottenham vs West Ham

22 February 2015 1138 comments
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Tottenham entertain fierce rivals West Ham in Sunday’s midday kick off, offering Fantasy managers an opportunity to scout potential candidates for the Lilywhites’ upcoming double Gameweek 28.

Harry Kane – who’s only failed to score in two of his last 10 starts for Spurs – remains the most popular forward in the Fantasy Premier League (FPL) and ranked fourth in our Captain Poll this week. Meanwhile, only Arsenal’s Alexis Sanchez (12) has scored more goals from midfield than Christian Eriksen’s nine thus far – the Dane drops to the bench today, however. Moussa Dembele is also on one or two radars as a possible budget midfield prospect after serving up a goal and two assists in the last three Gameweeks.

Sam Allardyce’s men will go in search of their first league win away from Upton Park since Gameweek 14, as defensive duo Winston Reid and James Collins return from injury. In the wake of Andy Caroll’s season-ending surgery, Diafro Sakho (one goal in last seven appearances) and Enner Valencia (without a goal in 13 outings) shoulder most of the goalscoring burden, and will be encouraged by the fact that Tottenham have managed just two shut-outs in the last 10 Gameweeks. Meanwhile, Stewart Downing’s ownership will want more from the 30-year-old midfielder: he’s tallied just one goal and a single assist in his last eight outings.

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  1. Sly Fly
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Is Dawson nailed on for West Brom?

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    1. andy85wsm
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      Certainly looks like that

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      1. Sly Fly
        • 16 Years
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        I agree - just wanted to check he's not starting regularly for some other reason I wasn't aware of. Cheers.

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        1. andy85wsm
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          11 years, 2 months ago

          Nope, not that I know of. He looks like the best pick for budget option at WBA

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    2. Bolivian Seaman
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      I think he is

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  2. FPL Daniel
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    That is what u get when u drop Eriksen...

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  3. andy85wsm
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    • 15 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Not watching Mourinho but assume he's talking about all decisions that have gone his way as well as the ones that haven't? 😉

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

      Yeah. You can always expect a balanced argument from Jose.

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      1. andy85wsm
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        • 15 Years
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        That's what I thought

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  4. Heydudes13
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Ooo Eriksen coming on

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    1. andy85wsm
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      Good good. I think he's pretty safe for the double injuries aside

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    2. Bubz
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      Ooo

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  5. Zareos
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    I am transferring Chadli out this week (Terry, Kane, Haz benched)

    I am considering Chadli to Boyd.

    Why?

    It will leave enough cash to go:

    Sanchez, Hazard, Eriksen and Walters (Boyd) in the DGW. Thoughts?

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  6. Les Bleus
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Kouyate has scored against United and against Tottenham in two of the last 3 games. At 4.9, he could make for a very strong case in GW27 especially since West Ham play Crystal Palace.

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    1. Davido989
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      He's a deep lying midfielder - they aren't goal scorers. Just similar to the Schneiderlin bandwagon at the beginning of the season.

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      1. Les Bleus
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        True. But he's getting it done is the important part.

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    2. andy85wsm
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      • 15 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      If he's your 5th sub then fine but you're not going to want to be playing him week in week out

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      1. Les Bleus
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Definitely not. I meant just for GW27 as a 5th mid.

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  7. eish
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    if eriksen doesnt come on wouldve used all 3 of my subs this gamweek

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  8. Ricky - it doesn\'t ta…
    • 14 Years
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    still not sure if its worth taking a hit for the dgw. looking at kane, austin, erisken and a hit for dembele

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    1. Davido989
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      you get your 4 points back through appearances, but Dembele only has 1 goal this season

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      1. Ricky - it doesn\'t ta…
        • 14 Years
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        yer good point just can't see who i else want midfield wise and not too sure on getting a defender

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    2. andy85wsm
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      • 15 Years
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      If I can get through this week without making a sub then I'll have 2 FTs. Thinking of doing something like:

      Di Maria, Jones, Defoe to Eriksen, Walker, Austin (-4). Have Kane already of course.

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      1. Ricky - it doesn\'t ta…
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        looks good but not too sure on walker

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      2. Chris.R
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        rose is 1m cheaper than walker and looks a threat

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        1. andy85wsm
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          Just worried about Ben Davies more than Yedlin really

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  9. Bolivian Seaman
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    Should be a good game for Liverpool, they can see which Southampton players they'd like to buy for next season

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  10. Jeremiah
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Thoughts on PVA & Zouma > Vergini & Dawson/McShane for free? 🙂

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  11. Bubz
    • 12 Years
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    I can guarantee you, Eriksen will score in this half.

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    1. andy85wsm
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      • 15 Years
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      Get your money on then!

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      1. Bubz
        • 12 Years
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        Good idea

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    2. Pork Pie Sausage Roll
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      87th min free kick

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  12. andy85wsm
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    • 15 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    For those looking at Kouyate, this should tell you all you need to know about his current goalscoring form:

    http://imgur.com/gyMOigI

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  13. Davido989
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Dembele off
    Eriksen on

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  14. Leaf
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    • 16 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Lol@kane owners

    😉

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    1. Bolivian Seaman
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      😀

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    2. internal error
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      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Why would you even tempt fate like that with 45 mins remaining?

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

      I own Kane and I am laughing

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  15. anish10
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    wisdom owners.. who are you shipping for?

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    1. wslnpt
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Think I'm going Haidara just to be able to get Austin Eriksen and Verthongen in for GW28.

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

      shipped him on friday for naughton. had a look at haidara but saw his fixtures which put me off him

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  16. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Wow poch with a ht sub. I was wrong, v out of character but spurs were awful so the correct move

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    1. In Like Flynn.
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      • 15 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Injury.

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  17. Sánchez
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Why do West Ham fans always want Big Sam sacked?

    So they can go down like Bolton, Newcastle and Blackburn did after he left them?
    Or like they were themselves before he brought them up and kept them up safely?
    Its hardly like they can expect to be higher than Chelsea, City, United, Arsenal, Liverpool or Spurs. So basically only Southampton of the other 12 are doing better.

    When exactly was it they played this "West Ham way"?
    Ive never known them to play entertaining football.

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    1. Davido989
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      Agreed

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    2. internal error
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      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      They just dont like him

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      1. Sánchez
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Theyd rather some nutter like Di Canio to take them down again

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    3. Count of Monte Hristo
      • 13 Years
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      Spot on

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    4. Ruth_NZ
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      It goes back to Bobby Moore, Martin Peters, Geoff Hurst, Trevor Brooking... 60s and 70s mythology basically.

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    5. No Luck
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      15 years ago they played entertaining football. And they are a big-ish club so fans will always want the good old days back.

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  18. Sly Fly
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Have 2FTs.

    Will be doing Terry > Dawson [will only lose 0.1 on Terry so can get him or Ivan back if needs be] and Fabregas > ...... ?

    Who would you want as a 'guest' midfielder for one week, with 12.1 in the bank, considering I'll buy in Hazard the week after [or Eriksen, then Hazard] and have Cazorla, Sanchez, Silva and Boyd as other midfielders?

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

      I'm considering Walters myself

      He's a bit crap but 5.3 and Oop still

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

        Did he play yesterday

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  19. Ziro Becomes One
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    11 years, 2 months ago

    Had OShea PvA Baird Bruce

    To avoid doubling up I kept Baird as starting thinking in case he starts he could be good for a CS.
    And chose PvA for his supposedly more attacking nature.
    And then PvA and Baird come up with 1 pointers to keep OShea's CS rooted to the bench. 😡

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    1. Les Bleus
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      You really should have started O'Shea (obviously) just on the fact that Baird is not nailed on.

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      1. Ziro Becomes One
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Yes. Have been thinking about what I should learn from this.
        That doubling is preferable to a suspect starter probably. 🙁

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  20. Plymouth
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Actually feel a bit sorry for José.. He does have a point, those draws against Soton and Burnley were harsh.. Might be something in those conspiracy claims

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

      Cmon now... 😆

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      1. Plymouth
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        😀

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  21. Evs
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    • 16 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Leicseter team out yet folks ?

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

      Still in the changing room

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      1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        hope theyre changing into a better side

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      2. Evs
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        • 16 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Fibs 😉

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  22. Super Silva
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    City: Schwarzer, Simpson, Morgan, Huth, Upson, Konchesky, Mahrez, Cambiasso, James, Schlupp Kramarić. #EveLei

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    1. Davido989
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      with all that money, I'd expect City to have a better team

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      1. Super Silva
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Hee hee

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      2. Syd.
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Still better than Uniteds thou

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

        😆

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    2. Rains of Castamere
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Wasi really is dead. Three centre-halves and not a sniff.

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

        Yep, he must go the same way of wisdom !!!!

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

      Really wish if put Schlupp 1st defensive sub over pva now 🙁

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    4. No Luck
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Is Kramaric likely to be on pens?

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  23. Super Silva
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Mirralles benched

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

    Silva --> toure was the worst transfer I've made all season

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    1. Jeremiah
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Ouch

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  25. Chris.R
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Have 3 players with issues for the upcoming week.
    Colback (susp), PVA (dropped?), Kolorov (surely wont start 3 in a row...)

    Was planning on ditching Colback for Dembele next week for the DGW.

    Priorities?
    Colback -> Punt (-> Dembele for double)
    Kolorov out
    PVA out

    have 2FT but only want to use 1 so that I can get in Dembele + Eriksen later

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  26. Les Bleus
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Everton (to face Leicester): Howard, Baines, Jagielka (c), Stones, Coleman, McCarthy, Besic, Barkley, Naismith, Lennon, Lukaku.

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    1. Les Bleus
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Everton subs: Joel, Gibson, Kone, Mirallas, Atsu, Garbutt, Alcaraz. #EFCvLEI

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    2. Les Bleus
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      Baines on pens 😆

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      1. Davido989
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        balotelli*

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

          * Mirallas

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

            It doesn't matter if he is not on the pitch he will sub himself in 😎

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        2. The Nuttmxn
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          • 14 Years
          11 years, 2 months ago

          As long as the traffic isn't bad he can make it to Southampton with time to warm up.

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      2. HuttonDressedasLahm
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Lennon on shi7 crosses

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  27. BRONALDINHO
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    11 years, 2 months ago

    I went with my gut instead of stats for captain this week. It seems I might have made a huge mistake

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

    2 FTs, 3.0itb

    Foster
    Clyne - Fonte - PVA* - Wasilewski**
    ---Sanchez - Caz - ADM - Boyd
    -----------Aguero - Defoe

    A) Wasi > Bruce (11 on field)
    B) Defoe > 9.2 striker 1 week punt (field 10)

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  29. Super Silva
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Howard Coleman Stones Jagielka Baines Besic McCarthy Barkley Naismith Lennon Lukaku

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  30. Heydudes13
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 2 months ago

    That might be a good idea to put 5 at the back by Leicester. Mahrez, Schlupp and Kramaric key to their survival I feel.

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