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2 August 2015 2321 comments
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Today’s Wembley showpiece between Chelsea and Arsenal affords Fantasy managers further opportunity to scout our options for the upcoming campaign, with the Premier League kick off now just six days away.

For the Blues, Diego Costa is sidelined due to “discomfort in his hamstring” once again. Loic Remy is handed the chance to lead the line in the Spain international’s absence, with loan signing Radamel Falcao on the bench. William and Ramires join Eden Hazard in the attacking midfield three behind Remy, with Jose Mourinho naming last season’s defensive regulars along with Cesc Fabregas and Nemanja Matic in the double-pivot.

Theo Walcott gets the chance to lead the line for Arsenal, with Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain selected in the XI as Olivier Giroud is named amongst the subs. Arsene Wenger’s side are as expected, otherwise, with Hector Bellerin selected ahead of Mathieu Debuchy at right-back, whilst Mesut Ozil and Aaron Ramsey join Oxlade-Chamberlain in the positions behind Walcott. Jack Wilshere misses out through injury for the Gunners.

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  1. cylus11 ( Manager) - Russia…
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Ozil or Milner

    1st 10 votes to decide.

    Currently on Milner

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    1. F4L
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      milner

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    2. Manu5
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Milner

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    3. AlissonWunderland
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Henderson 🙂

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      1. Manu5
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Even if benteke is on pens?

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        1. AlissonWunderland
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          No , if benteke is deffo on pens

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    4. The Man Pastore
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      ozil

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    5. Gunners n' Roses
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Ozil.

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      1. cheeky_ash
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Value = Milner but depends on if he gets a lot of set pieces!

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    6. Nascimento
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Sterling 🙂

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    7. Djerbil
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Milner

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    8. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Milner

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    9. J1F
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      ozil

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    10. BuK II
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      What will you do with the extra £1.5m?

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      1. cylus11 ( Manager) - Russia…
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Get Clyne in place of a 4.0 defender

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        1. BuK II
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          Milner then.

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    11. Debauchy
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Ozil by a Mile ner

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    12. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Milner

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    13. Albergin79
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      ozil

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  2. aehii
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    I wonder if Ibe will play? Clyne and him seem to be developing a good partnership down the right, and he was the most threatening player in their games.

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    1. AlissonWunderland
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      He will deffo play first game , but he will be roated so unless hes a 5th player swerve him

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      1. aehii
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Thinking of him instead of wanyama, in a 3-5-2.

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  3. Acquafresca
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Who did West Ham play today? Anyone have a link to the game summary?

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    1. AlissonWunderland
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      2-1 Diafro sakho , Ujah (2)

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    2. Del Griffith
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Werder Bremen, not got a link though

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    3. billysupertramp
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Here's the live report if you ask:

      http://www.claretandhugh.info/irons-v-werder-bremen-live-report/?utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=twitterfeed

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      1. Camp No No
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Thanks.

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      2. Acquafresca
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Cheers mate.

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        1. billysupertramp
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          Sure thing guys!

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  4. kirwy
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Omg I hate my team ;(

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    1. Camp No No
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Then I've got happy news for you: you can still change it completely for free!

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      1. Captain Shirokov
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        This changes everything.

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        1. Camp No No
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          It literally does.

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      2. kirwy
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Haha, thanks. I wanna change it but really confused atm.

        Walcott's uncertainty. Should I go for Caz/Ox/Özil/Rambo?
        Tekkers suddenly scoring. Decided to skip him. Might have to reconsider.
        Bellerin really nailed?
        Is Rooney really worth it?

        Hmmm

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        1. kirwy
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          It's funny what one single game can to do you.

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        2. AlissonWunderland
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          Walcott will play
          Tekkers will play
          Bellerin will play
          Ronney is lone striker and has easy fixtures

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          1. Camp No No
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 6 months ago

            All will play. Will they play enough and well enough to justify having them instead of some other players is the basic FPL question that we're pondering here.

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            1. kirwy
              • 11 Years
              10 years, 6 months ago

              Exactly.

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        3. Camp No No
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          Good questions. Struggling with some of the same. My answers:

          1. Dunno. Maybe Öz? If Wenger signs Benzema, this issue is solved for me.
          2. Attacking options being a bit scarce Tekkers sure is on my radar if he's fit to play.
          3. No.
          4. Either him or start without premium strikers. Seen the options on midfield the latter may not be a bad choice. But the return of the Kun will be just that much harder to handle. Wenger signing Benzema would solve this issue as well.

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          1. kirwy
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 6 months ago

            1. I will probably drop Wally for Caz/Özil. Leaning towards Özil right now. Do you mena you will buy Benz if he comes?
            2. I planned to have Lukaku in GW1. Don't have space for both him and Tekkers though. That's why Tekkers goal worries me.
            3. My latest thought is this and then go with Tekkers, Lukaku & Sakho for GW1. Then adjust for Kun or/and Benz if he comes (and when the time is right)

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            1. Camp No No
              • 12 Years
              10 years, 6 months ago

              At least Benzy in means that Giroud and Walcott are non-starters and there is a really top world class forward supported by Arsenal's midfield and nailed on to start. So yeah, I might start with him.

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              1. Camp No No
                • 12 Years
                10 years, 6 months ago

                And at minimum it would mean goodbye Giroud and Walcott.

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                1. Camp No No
                  • 12 Years
                  10 years, 6 months ago

                  Or I dunno, really, Wally might still play on wing and with Benzema adding service to him, he might actually be an even better choice then. Still, Benzema would be a great simple choice in that attack conundrum.

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                  1. kirwy
                    • 11 Years
                    10 years, 6 months ago

                    I agree. Benzy would definitely make it easier for us.

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  5. Djerbil
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Is S.Taylor the 4.0m def with the most chances of starts?

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    1. J1F
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Targett

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    2. AlissonWunderland
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Targett for first 3gw , but then probs him

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    3. Dušan Citizen
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Targett. Pudil could get mins also.

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    4. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Looks like it. Targett is also an option for the first couple of games.

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    5. d1sable
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      10 years, 6 months ago

      Adam Smith maybe?

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      1. Djerbil
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        ahead of Francis?

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        1. d1sable
          • Has Moderation Rights
          10 years, 6 months ago

          Hes can play CB. Francs RB

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          1. Djerbil
            • 14 Years
            10 years, 6 months ago

            ok cheers

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    6. Djerbil
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      thank u guys for the replies

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  6. Dušan Citizen
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Kun plan. Which is better?

    A) Mahrez + Jerome

    B) Sinlair/Albrighton + Defoe/Deeney

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    1. AlissonWunderland
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      B with Sinclair and Deeney

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    2. rjcv177
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      B way better, with Sinclair and Deeney (u can even catch both pen takers)

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    3. Reedy
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      I like A, so long as you don't have to play Jerome

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    4. Dušan Citizen
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Thanks

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  7. CCaddy
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    RMT please

    Butland Ruddy

    Azpi koscielny jenkinson cedric Mings

    Hazard Walcott mane Ritchie fletcher

    Rooney pelle sakho

    Too much s'ton?

    Ox in for Ritchie?

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  8. skeyrd
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    A) Pelle + Milner + 0.5 to upgrade an 8.5 mid to 9.0 such as sterling or wally depending on Gw 1 or Pelle > Benteke after seeing how he fits in

    B) Benteke + Tadic

    Leaning towards A for flexibility but if tekkers hitd the ground running, getting him in for bournemouth might be the move. Thus, B would save me the transfer...thoughts?

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  9. Carfo
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Coquelin or Surman??
    or any idea for 4,5 mid?no wanyama

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  10. Heydudes13
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Can't believe City haven't sacked Pelle. Why hasn't anyone else signed yet..

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    1. Camp No No
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      It would be a bit harsh to sack him. Rather to rearrange the team somewhat, not too much. Sterling isn't what they needed, though. Delph may be.

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      1. Heydudes13
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Their team just looks the same as last year really, not made the changes that were necessary to win the league.

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      2. Licky
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        I think Sterling fits in quite well for them, good utility but mainly should be able to nail down that RM slot, but he can adapt too.

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    2. PainInDiaz
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Saving the budget for Pep.

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    3. Pinturicchio
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      FFP and homegrown rules.

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  11. FrancescoLazio
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Was going to do Wilshere, Ozil Kosh. Now think Ramsey Ox and Kosh. Montreal looke goode today also. Walcotta and Giroud too risky right

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  12. rjcv177
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Nobody tempted on Bench Boost on GW1??? U can take advantage of all 15guys u know will start for sure (no rotation, injuries - costa - or suspension)

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    1. Trigg ⭐️
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Wait for a DGW, and have 15 players playing twice.

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      1. Retrosynth
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        This.

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      2. rjcv177
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Even on a DGW we always have rotation, sometimes u plan for great returns and the olny play about 60+30 or just one game at all.

        I was just throwing it up to see if there's more opinions like mine

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  13. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Diafra Sakho, is he a good guy?

    Thinking Sakho Rooney Benteke front 3...

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    1. Trigg ⭐️
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Only issue is, what do you do with him in GW1?

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      1. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Play him.

        It's a bit of a Derby isn't it?

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        1. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          Which arsenal usually excel in. It seems.

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          1. Trigg ⭐️
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 6 months ago

            I might bench him and go 4-4-2.

            Bellerin, Francis, Darmian and Huth as my back 4, all at home.

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      2. Tiki-Taka
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        I'm considering Wilson or a LEI striker GW1 with money in the bank to transfer in Sakho GW2. Argument that it's a waste of a transfer and shouldn't plan transfers but I'm WCing for GW4 or GW5

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        1. Trigg ⭐️
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          I'll be doing Lukaku to Tekkers ...

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  14. Trigg ⭐️
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    The only thing that has changed for me today, is that I am very tempted to get Bellerin.

    Surely that is Arsenal's first choice back line, before the game and especially after.

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    1. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Agree. He's more attacking than koscielney.

      I'm doubting Walcott though. Rotation worry

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      1. Trigg ⭐️
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Yeah, he is a flair pick, but Caz and Ramsey are so much more secure. Ozil could be my punt.

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    2. Acquafresca
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Same.

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    3. Murder on Zidane's Flo…
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      He's first choice no doubt but you have to expect debuchy and chambers to see some action here and there. No such worries with Kos so I am prepared to pay the small premium

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  15. Johnny98
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Opinions/Thoughts welcome:

    Stekelenburg
    Azpili Koscielny Cedric
    Hazard Walcott Sterling Ritchie
    Deeney Rooney Pelle

    Subs: Schmeichel, Sinclair, Francis, O'Shea

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  16. Mind över Mata
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    A) Mane and Deeney
    B) Milner and Sakho

    Please advise 🙂

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  17. Captain Shirokov
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Can't believe everyone's going with Deeney. Purely because he had a decent record before joining the PL, is cheap and has ok fixtures. Smells massively like Bojan of last season.

    As a result, I've opted for......Bojan.

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    1. Alan Hansen's Emu
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Don't be a meaney , opt for Deeney.

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      1. PainInDiaz
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        to partner Rooney.

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    2. kirwy
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Haha

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    3. Somalion
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Well it irritates me the hype promoted attackers get, but forwards tend to fate better than mids.

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      1. Somalion
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        *fare

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  18. Alan Hansen's Emu
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Reposting for new crowd. Lost at bottom!

    CONTEXT:

    The best attacking returns in first 3 GWs on paper:

    Southampton: new, EVE, wat
    Man Utd: TOT, avl, NEW
    Arsenal: WHM, cpl, LIV

    ----

    OPTIONS:

    With the above fixtures in mind, which combo is bettter? I have Rooney + Pelle up top.

    A) Ozil + Mane
    B) Ozil + Walcott
    C) Ozil + Depay
    D) Ozil + Caz

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    1. Pinturicchio
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Ozil and Tadic.

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    2. Goofball
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      D
      best to double up on arsenal

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  19. Retrosynth
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Just saw Benteke's goal. Yowza, that's a confidence booster.

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  20. rab1982
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Any closer to working out which Sunderland centre back is most secure. I'm going round in circles with the three of them and hate that I keep ending up on John O'Shea

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    1. Netley Lucas
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Just pick the one between least likely and most likely mate.

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    2. Jacobaroo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      As a Sunderland fan Coates is nailed on, Advocaat adores him. Then it is between Kaboul and O'Shea. It is most likely Kaboul though with O'Shea taking a place on the bench as club captain.

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  21. Nascimento
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Any update on Walcott?

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    1. Heydudes13
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Still alive

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      1. Nascimento
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Do I need to get rid?

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  22. Bexster90
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Right after tinkering everyday the whole of last week I'm off on my holidays tomorrow so this is the final draft. Had the Ox in before his goal today, so happy with him, he is looking good.

    Rip apart/advice/thumbs up or thumbs down...thoughts please ??

    Butland/ruddy

    mertasacker/fonte/jenkinson/Frances/ o'shea

    Barkley/Oxlaine/Ritchie/Hazard/Sinclair

    Rooney /Sakho/pele

    6mil ITB - pele to Kan and after GW1 Barkley to Milner

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  23. FrancescoLazio
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Cech best player for Arsenal to sign. Think they win this year

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    1. Nascimento
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Surely Messi would have been the best player for them to sign.

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  24. Sushant
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    A) Milner + Sakho

    or

    B) Hoolahan + Benteke

    Common sense says A) but after seeing that Benteke goal..what say???

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    1. MadridistaRants
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      A. The defending was awful on that Benteke goal.

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  25. Ron_Swanson
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Anyone considering Oscar?

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  26. Sweden11
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Who do you think will start as a striker for arsenal? Giroud or walcott?

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    1. MadridistaRants
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Giroud against teams which play deep def line & Wally against teams which play a high def line.

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    2. Djerbil
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Giroud vs West Ham and Crystal Palace

      Walcott vs Liverpool

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  27. Acquafresca
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Pick 2:

    Ramsey, Ozil, Cazorla, Depay, Mata

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    1. Nascimento
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      It's your team.

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    2. Djerbil
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Ozil ,Mata

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    3. MadridistaRants
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Ozil, Caz

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    4. Trigg ⭐️
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      So hard to call. This is why an early WC is a good idea!

      FWIW, I'm on Depay and Rambo right now.

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    5. Retrosynth
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Cazorla, Mata for me. Haven't seen Depay play yet so...

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    6. Pinturicchio
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Ozil, Mata. Maybe Depay for Mata if LVG actually plays him in his best position.

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    7. skeyrd
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Cazorla, Ramsey

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    8. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      ro

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  28. Gazpilicueta
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Just got in, Community Shield worth a watch? or not?

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    1. AlissonWunderland
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      ERMMMMMMMM NO , the goal is but apart from that zzzzzzzzzz

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    2. Djerbil
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      watch the highlights

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  29. AVIELD949
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    RMT Please!!

    Ruddy / Butland
    Azpilicueta / Williams / Francis / Huth / Richards
    Sterling / Hazard / Ozil / Milner / Sinclair
    Rooney / Benteke / Sakho

    0.0m itb

    Thanks very much

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    1. Areid13
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Very good but not sure about Benteke of Sakho

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  30. Areid13
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    RMT

    Ruddy (Butland)
    Cedric Azpi Huth (Francis Williams)
    Hazard Depay Ozil Mane Ritchie
    Rooney Pelle (Ighalo)

    Thanks in advance

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