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The Numbers Game – 2014/15 Review – West Ham

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Our members articles analysing last season are completed today with a review of West Ham’s performances. The Hammers entered 2014/15 in reasonable health, having finished 13th in the Premier League in the previous campaign, although they only gained 40 points and did flirt with the relegation zone before finally confirming their top-flight status.

Plenty of changes were made in both playing and coaching personnel at Upton Park last summer, with forwards Enner Valencia and Diafra Sakho brought in, while Teddy Sheringham joined up as an attacking coach. Cheikhou Kouyate and Aaron Cresswell were also signed, while Carl Jenkinson and Alex Song moved to the Hammers on season-long loans.

In this members article, we asses the main goal threats and creators in Sam Allardyce’s final year at the helm and also compare the team’s attacking numbers to the previous year.

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  1. Liverpool pre-season write up
    Davido989
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    Liverpool pre-season round up
    Thai All Stars 0-4 Liverpool:
    • Goals: Markovic, Sakho, Lallana, Origi
    • Assists: Teixeira (2), Henderson (2)

    Brisbane Roar 1-2 Liverpool:
    • Goals: Lallana, Milner
    • Assists: Milner, Henderson

    Adelaide United 0-2 Liverpool:
    • Goals: Milner, Ings
    • Assists: Ibe, Clyne

    Malaysia XI 1-1 Liverpool:
    • Goal: Ibe
    • Assist: Origi

    HJK Helsinki 0-2 Liverpool:
    • Goals: Origi, Coutinho
    • Assists: Milner (2)

    Swindon 1-2 Liverpool:
    • Goals: Benteke, Ojo
    • Assists: Teixeira, Toure

    Formations used:
    • 4-2-3-1
    • 4-diamond-2
    • 4-3-3

    The quality of the oppositions this pre-season was underwhelming to say the least but what’s impressed me:
    • The high press for large parts of the game, from the strikers and midfielders. Notably from Henderson, Milner and Ings.
    • The fluidity and understanding of Henderson and Milner, it seems their partnership has already formed.
    • The width provided by Ibe and Clyne on the right – it’s added a different dimension to our style of play.

    Be wary…:
    • James Pearce from the Liverpool Echo said that Skrtel—Sakho is the first choice CB partnership, but went back on his word yesterday and insists that Rodgers favours Lovren.
    • Hendo vs Milner could be a case of them taking turns to outscore one another in fantasy football terms
    • Ibe has been brilliant, the standout player, but he isn’t nailed. Same goes for Lallana.

    FPL prospects:
    • Mignolet, Clyne, Skrtel, Henderson, Milner, Coutinho, Benteke, when fit, are all nailed.
    • Gomez has had the nod at left back over Moreno and BR’s comments suggest he may well start the season. He comes in at 4.5m and offers a cheap way into Liverpool’s defence.
    • Henderson/Milner. Take your pick. Both are consistent and reliable. Both shared set piece duties as well. (Note: the likes of Coutinho, Firmino will also take corners).
    • I *THINK* Henderson is on penalties. If not, then Benteke is. We won’t know for sure until Liverpool get one.
    • Ibe at 5m could be a punt worth taking as a 5th midfielder. By no means nailed, but certainly a threat going forward and seems to be in favour for the short term at least.
    • Benteke at 8.5m is good value for money, in my opinion. (Considering Kane’s and Giroud’s respective prices). I also think he’ll start gameweek 1, we’ll have to look out for BR’s comments in the press conference.

    I’ll post a predicted line up for the Stoke game towards the end of the week. Hope this was informative. 

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    1. Just A Hat
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      Thanks BF

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    2. The Train Driver
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      Still not finishing top 5...

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      1. Frank Black
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        TOP 4 for sure.

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      2. Tomeister
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        this^

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    3. Reedy
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      Brilliant, cheers

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    4. Frank Black
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      Benteke didn't exactly look as if he were lacking match fitness.

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      1. Jafooli
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        Looked good?

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    5. ⚽️ Barry Chocolate ⚽…
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      Great, interesting on Gomez.

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    6. Your Mum's Athletic
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      Thankyou, Hulk this

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    7. PainInDiaz
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      Add Firmino into the mix as well. Linked up very well with Benteke today.

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    8. Jafooli
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      Good stuff Forehead, useful thanks,....

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    9. Norrin Radd
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      Great read, thanks. Any news of a Benteke "injury" someone mentioned earlier or was that a wind-up?

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      1. Davido989
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        Wind up mate. He's fine.

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        1. Norrin Radd
          • 13 Years
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          Thanks. Look forward to your predicted line-up later in the week.

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    10. KISSES
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      Ta matey

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    11. JÆKS ⭐
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      Did Milner play the first game anyone?

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    12. Prøphet
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      Much appreciated my man

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    13. Detweiler
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      Nice insight Berbinho

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    14. Davido989
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      Predicted line-up:

      - Bib theory seems to have been ditched, finally!
      - BR gave very little away in the press conference.
      - Allen is out for 3-4 weeks though. Flanagan to be back by Christmas. Sturridge to be back for September.
      - Milner confirmed as vice captain.
      - This is only a prediction, so could be wrong.

      4-2-3-1.

      ----------------Mignolet
      --Clyne---Skrtel--Lovren---Gomez.
      ---------Henderson--Milner------------
      ------Ibe------Coutinho-----Lallana---
      ----------------Benteke-------------------

      Of course Coutinho may miss out on a starting place for a 3rd CM, or Lovren for Sakho. But as things stand, I think this is the team for Sunday against Stoke.

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  2. FFScout get together pix
    J0E
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    Just posted some pics up on Facebook and Twitter from the FFScout moderators and contributors annual get together over the weekend.

    The facebook pics can be found here https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10153164930784671.1073741830.186488899670&type=3

    Don't forget to 'like us' if you haven't already.

    Meanwhile there's also a bunch of pics up on twitter

    https://twitter.com/FFScout

    Give us a 'follow' if you haven't already.

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    1. super zlatan
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      Just after seeing them on Facebook Jonty. 😉

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    2. Defcons are for Kinnear
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      Bohemian Grove

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    3. Optimus.
      • 14 Years
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      Fresh material for Daniel 😉

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    4. andy85wsm
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      I posted some on Twitter too:

      https://twitter.com/andy85wsm/status/627816473688457216
      https://twitter.com/andy85wsm/status/627816632849670144
      https://twitter.com/andy85wsm/status/627816759710609408
      https://twitter.com/andy85wsm/status/627818915142463488

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  3. Ibralicious
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    After the community shield game, what's the consensus on the best Arsenal 8.5 mid :

    A) Cazorla
    B) Ramsey
    C) Ozil

    Reason along with your pick would be helpful, cheers!

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    1. Ibralicious
      • 11 Years
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      Yay first 🙂 Life goal ticked off, now onto the debate

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    2. Dynamic Duos
      • 12 Years
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      Caz looked most dangerous, on pens and sets

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    3. Gaffa914
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Caz on pens and open play points will be shared

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    4. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 12 Years
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      If people cant even pick a player from the same team, at the same price, in the same position themselves, just give up now...

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      1. Heydudes13
        • 14 Years
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        That's what makes it hard though? There's no obvious differentiation.

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    5. Retrosynth
      • 13 Years
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      Cazorla, to be honest. He's always overlooked but produced wonderfully for me last season and he seems to still be central to chances. Doesn't really matter where he plays.

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

      Cazorla imo. Looked dangerous & is on set pieces as well.

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    7. skeyrd
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      Really liking Ramsey, naturally gets in great attacking positions and is better finisher by a country mile compared to ozil. With that said, already have Santi just cause of Pens +set pieces.

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    8. BuK II
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      I'd go Ramsey. More goal threat.

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    9. Ibralicious
      • 11 Years
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      Caz 4 Rambo 2 I guess we have a winner then

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    10. Goaldigger
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      I still prefer Özil

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    11. Who Let The Dirk Kuyt?
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      • 11 Years
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      Ramsey looks like he will continue scoring goals

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  4. McNulty
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    The BAPs are in!....

    Ox 3
    Kosc 2
    Mert 1

    ARSENAL
    Koscielny was a beast in the game with 19 CBI (16 clearances, 2 blocks & 1 interception) which was just shy of the whole Chelsea team combined (24). Mert in comparison got 8 CBI but his passing bonus edged the 1 BP over the full backs. Oxlade got the winning goal in a 1-0 game so was always likely to pick up something. Walcott misses out as the 12 BPS for the assist matches that of a defender clean sheet, but he didn't pick up BPS points for the defensive dirty work.

    Full BPS:

    Cech 23

    Bellerin 21
    Kosc 29
    Mert 27
    Monreal 25

    Coquelin 4
    Cazorla 11
    Ramsey 15
    Ox 30
    Ozil 12

    Walcott 17
    ------
    Giroud 1
    Arteta 3
    Gibbs 2

    CHELSEA
    Stats wise, Hazard had a shocker of a game and got the lowest rating on whoscored and a BPS score of just 5. Courtois made 5 saves which meant he gained 10 BPS, putting him 2nd overall for Chelsea BPS. Perhaps this season goalkeepers who manage 8 or 9 saves may pick up bonus even without clean sheets as that would bring them to around 25-30 BPS in total. Matic was busy in his deeper role for Chelsea so picked up 22 BPS. Ivan was the worse BPS performer in the Chelsea defence as he had a lower pass percentage (only one under 80%) and had two shots off target.

    Full BPS:

    Courtois 16

    Ivanovic 7
    Cahill 12
    Terry 13
    Azpi 11

    Ramires 11
    Matic 21
    Willian 12
    Fabregas 14
    Hazard 5

    Remy 1
    -----
    Oscar 4
    Falcao -3
    Zouma 6
    Moses 2

    Stats from
    http://www.whoscored.com/Matches/956052/LiveStatistics/England-Community-Shield-2014-2015-Arsenal-Chelsea
    http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/33667216

    Just a note that 'Recovery' stats unavailable so BPS is not included for them but I doubt it would make that much difference. Successful tackles not defined so I have just used a rough average value from last season of 50% for total tackles. I assume 'Open Play Crosses' are successful crosses as well so 1 BPS for each of those.

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    1. Pitchless
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      cheers for that

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    2. Jairzinho
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      Thank you!

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    3. Pablitto
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      thanks

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    4. Clump
      • 10 Years
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      Is it too early to conclude that C backs will outscore F backs this year due to changes? Probably, however it is food for thought.
      Thanks for this.

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  5. Jafooli
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    If FPL was made illegal, would you still play?

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    1. Nascimento
      • 10 Years
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      It would just spur me on. I'm out of control, mate. Thuglife.

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    2. Reedy
      • 15 Years
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      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MbyUEe2Junk

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    3. Obi Wan Elokobi
      • 14 Years
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      Yep. It's like a drug, addictive.

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    4. Big Red Dog
      • 13 Years
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      Piracy is illegal :p

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    5. Kerz
      • 11 Years
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      Yes. Live by the sword, die by the sword, etc.

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  6. Eboue
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Eboue think about Doos while watching Falcao today and laugh.

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  7. Parm
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    • 13 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Quite a few on here taking the Community Shield a little too seriously no?

    Every player was shite and no one deserves a place in your FPL team in that case.

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    1. Snikii
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      if anyone is saying that both teams were not going for the win with everything they had in the tank is fooling themselves.

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      1. Parm
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
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        But Mourinho rolled out a 3-5-2 at the end....

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        1. Snikii
          • 11 Years
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          he was losing the game, I dont think he cared if it was 2-0 or 1-0? Why not go for it and try something else at the same time

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    2. Obi Wan Elokobi
      • 14 Years
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      Ox was good.

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      1. Parm
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        • 13 Years
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        Don't kid yourself. Got lucky cutting inside onto his swinger.

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    3. the cromulent one
      • 12 Years
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      🙂
      To be honest, it has confused me more than anything. If I just ignore the CS and keep my team as-is, then I would be guilty of falling in love with my team (never a good thing).

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    4. GuyIncognito
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      These are the two best defenses in the league and probably the two best teams in the league. If this game happened midseason nobody would care much about the attacking players failing to impress.

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    5. invertebrate
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      • 10 Years
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      Both keepers looked oright but we already knew that. Wenger is naffed off at Mourinho. We knew that too.

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  8. Jafooli
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    10 years, 4 months ago

    What's the most worthwhile thing this years pre-season games has told you?

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    1. FF Dirtbag
      • 14 Years
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      Never trust Costa's playing time. With that
      Hamstring.

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      1. Jafooli
        • 13 Years
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        Agreed, although Remy & Falcao are absolutely no threat to anything ever.

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        1. mr gruber
          • 14 Years
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          means quick Costa return is important...?

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      2. invertebrate
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        • 10 Years
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        Surely you already knew this?

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    2. Parm
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
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      To appreciate the regular season more.

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      1. Jafooli
        • 13 Years
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        Agreed, pre-season blows.....

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    3. Mílanista
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      • 14 Years
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      That people on here read way too much into pre-season.

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      1. Jafooli
        • 13 Years
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        Agreed, over the past couple days nearly every PL team has lost 😀

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      2. Zasa
        • 11 Years
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        This x10000

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    4. LMNO
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Arsenal got a bargain in Petr Cech

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      1. Jafooli
        • 13 Years
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        Agreed, and will make them serious challengers....

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        1. LMNO
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          they need a serious striker though

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    5. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
      • 14 Years
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      That's its better to go on holiday now than when the season starts

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      1. Jafooli
        • 13 Years
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        Agreed

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        1. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          I go abroad and don't tan, I've spent half a day in Sunny Skegness and my arms are sunburnt. No logic at all, my arms are itching I think I might have got prickly heat

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          1. Jafooli
            • 13 Years
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            Okay 😀

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            1. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
              • 14 Years
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              It's your fault 😀

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              1. Jafooli
                • 13 Years
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                😮

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  9. Somalion
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Sterling or Mané?

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    1. Acquafresca
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Mane

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      1. Somalion
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers Acqua!

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    2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Manè

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      1. Somalion
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Ta Doos!

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    3. Yome
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      both

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      1. Somalion
        • 15 Years
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        Not feasible at the moment I'm afraid!

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    4. Demí
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      See my bio

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      1. Somalion
        • 15 Years
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        😀

        Oh I hope Mané buys into the hype 😉

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        1. Demí
          • 14 Years
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          🙂 I'm not one to exaggerate, but reckon he might be the greatest senegalese footballer to have ever stepped foot on this earth

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          1. Somalion
            • 15 Years
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            That settles it! Sterling isn't even in the Senegal team!

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  10. Demí
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    Mine's fine

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    1. Whazza
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      😆

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    2. Jafooli
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      I even bought you the golf tee 😛

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    3. Pariße
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      😀

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  11. Spencer
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    • 14 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Is the "Which Arsenal midfielder?" question, any closer to being answered?

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    1. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
      • 12 Years
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      I still think going without until Alexis crawls on to the pitch is the best actually

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      1. Spencer
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        • 14 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks Cpt. New post btw...

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

      No; Ozil doesn't like to shoot, Cazorla plays too deep, Walcott is not secure, Ramsey has no set pieces. I suggest Coquelin.

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  12. Jafooli
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Actually meant to say:

    What's the most worthwhile FPL thing this years pre-season games has told you?

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    1. Snikii
      • 11 Years
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      nothing tbh

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    2. Assisting you all day
      • 13 Years
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      Arsenal will win every title possible this year

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      1. Woy of the Wovers
        • 15 Years
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        Every club will do that.

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    3. Shmadz - Le Saux Solid Crew
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Football is more fun to attend on a hot sunny day than it is in the middle of winter!

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    4. Valar(Keith)
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      That Dick loves Coates.. Muniesa could be a bargain.. Mertesacker + 0.5 could be worth it over kosc.. Milner has integrated well in the pool attack.. My Fabregas +2.5 over Hazard punt may well be worth it until the Wildcard

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  13. JK - Cønt ⭐
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    • 14 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    so, has anyone decided to drop Hazard after today?

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    1. d1sable
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      10 years, 4 months ago

      Not after today but im not starting with him.

      Will no doubt become essential at some stage

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    2. super zlatan
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Welded into my team. Stays unless injured.

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    3. KISSES
      • 12 Years
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      Didnt want to start with him, i'll no doubt get him in around 4-5 weeks once more info is available.

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    4. Pablitto
      • 15 Years
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      Switched to Fabs

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      1. Gascoigne8
        • 11 Years
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        Fabs didn't look sharp to me.

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    5. Frank Black
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      I nuked my team, logged out of FPL and sent him threats on twitter.

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  14. The Train Driver
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    After the community shield game I have decided to go Ozil Ramsey instead of Wally or Giroud and no Chelsea cover except GK.. Too kneejerk?

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    1. U-jin King™
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      if you're asking if it's a knee-jerk most of the times it usually is

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  15. Uncle Ben's Reus
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    After using the website for two years without an account I have finally decided to get one (albeit with a terrible username). This is my first post and I am looking forward to commenting/ attempting to help the community.
    I would be grateful to anyone who would suggest the best 3 strikers for a combined price of 27.5 as I cannot decide on any strikers. Thanks a lot 🙂

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    1. UnitedFan
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Rooney(always starts well and will play up front)
      Pelle (could explode with good fixtures like last season)
      go on a good budget striker who gets the goals for their club

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      1. Uncle Ben's Reus
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks, I'm thinking Sakho for the budget striker as he has decent fixtures.

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  16. Sess!
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Anyone looking for a Sunderland defender Coates is your man. He's my pick of the 4.5m options.

    Jones looks good to start season too but could be dropped/rotated at any point.

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    1. Milner4eva
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Cheers for the info!

      You reckon PvA's not worth the extra 0.5 over him? I realy want a SUN defender, I'm on PvA at the moment, but the 0.5 would work wonders in my team...

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      1. Sess!
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        If you're not desperate for an extra 0.5m then get PVA as always good chance of attacking points, otherwise coates should be solid enough and might get the odd bonus.

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    2. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
      • 14 Years
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      I trust this man.

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      1. Milner4eva
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Me too, Coates in my team now :d always good to get proper insight from fans

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      2. Sess!
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        My neck and reputation is on the line, ha ha.

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    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      KOLAROV WAGON

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      1. JK - Cønt ⭐
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
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        or not

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        1. JK - Cønt ⭐
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
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          should have clicked the link before posting

          fookin noob *facepalm*

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            • 12 Years
            10 years, 4 months ago

            More people need to do this! 😆

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    2. Defcons are for Kinnear
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      😯

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    3. Jairzinho
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      This is Kolarov's year.

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    4. Towsor44
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Lolorov wagon! Choo choo!

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    5. Defcons are for Kinnear
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Scrap all the RMTs

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    6. super zlatan
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Yeeeeeeeeessssssss

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    7. Boydinho
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Aleksandar the Great!

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    8. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      THIS changes everything....

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    9. pundit of punts
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Surely not.

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      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Clearly people don't click links. 😳

      sceeeeeeeeeenes

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      1. Mílanista
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        7 months with a hamstring injury, who believes that 😆

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    11. BuK II
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Click on the link guys...!

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    12. Mane Of Steel
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      XD

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    13. The Light Knight
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Acceptable injury banter, well done!

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      1. The Light Knight
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        or not 😆

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    14. Mílanista
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      😆

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      1. Jairzinho
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        loooooooooool

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  18. Lallana_
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Why wouldn't Walcott start for Arsenal? He got an assist today.
    If anything Chamberlin or Coquelin will get dropped to make room for Giroud.

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      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      You clearly didn't watch the game, for many reasons.

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    2. Manu5
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Just kneejerking for his early departure. He will start

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      1. Manu5
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Arsenal has a small flurry of nice passing in each giroud flubbed some chances, a whole lot of nothing really

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    3. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      no, no and no

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    4. Forza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      His assist was a simple pass and he was rubbish as a striker.

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      1. walkman666
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Giroud was certainly more threatening out there....in far fewer minutes.

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        1. Manu5
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          Passes found giroud in a nice spell for arsenal, he didn't really do anything at all

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          1. walkman666
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 4 months ago

            True, he didn't finish. Seemed to be in right spot at right time for chances more often. Not sure if that is a valid measure, but it was there.

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          2. Guru Mediation
            • 10 Years
            10 years, 4 months ago

            He created space with his run and held the ball up well. His positional play was excellent. Far better than Walcott. Not even close

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    5. Gorgles
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      His assist was just a simple pass; the Ox did everything else. Chamberlin actually got the goal, and why would you put in a striker for a holding midfielder?

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    6. Leeroy357
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Coquelin is a DM, the team looks a lot worse without him. It is not a fair comparison.
      Ox Chambo got the goal and was probably the most threatening player on the pitch and Walcott only got the assists because Ox scored out of nowhere.
      I am not saying that Ox will play although I think he should.

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    7. Lallana_
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Walcott was rubbish at ST today but so was Giroud. And he did really well there at the end of last season.

      The lineup today seems likes the one he'll start with.

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      1. Gorgles
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Giroud was 1000 times better! Did you watch the game?

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        1. Manu5
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          What did he do exactly? Besides find the ball at his feet a few times and blow the chance? Bfd

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        2. Lallana_
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          Yes. He missed decent chances.

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        3. Debauchy
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          No , he did not

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    • 12 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Arsenal...

    Goal-getters:
    Walcott
    Ramsey
    Giroud
    Welbeck
    Oxlade-Chamberlain

    Nailed on:
    Cazorla
    Ozil
    Coquelin

    Neither:
    Wilshere

    Both:
    Sanchez

    Both, and available GW1:
    None 🙁

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    1. bacary lasagna
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Both - ramsey???

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    2. BuK II
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Pretty much. When you put it like that though Ramsey is the one you could move to the Both column.

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    3. Demí
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Not sure Chamberlain belongs in the goal-getter category despite today's strike IMO

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      1. BuK II
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        He's got potential to do a Ramsey 13/14. I'll wait for that to materialise first though!

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        1. ktk_interista
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          Won't get enough minutes for that to happen imo.

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          1. BuK II
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 4 months ago

            If he plays like that every week he'll get minutes. Big if though!

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    4. Sánchez
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Welbeck?

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      1. Takedog1
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        who

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  20. Show Me The Mané
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Is my grave up yet?

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    1. Nice to Finally Michu
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Youve got time

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    2. The Gambler.
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Not till u die mate

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    3. Show Me The Mané
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      lool "Grav"

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      1. Egg noodle
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        haha 😀

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  21. GlasgowFF
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    I might play my triple captain on the first game week.

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    1. The Gambler.
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      You 100% wont

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    2. The Hindu Monkey
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      only if it's lukaku

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    3. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Surely waiting for a double gameweek would be more productive?

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  22. The Sarjeant
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    How do you change your team name in the Sky game?

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    1. Ludo
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      I don't think you can. 🙁

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      1. The Sarjeant
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Dayum!

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        1. Defcons are for Kinnear
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          This word makes me cringe

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      2. The Sarjeant
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks btw!

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        1. Ludo
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          I'm stuck with one of mine being called 'Team 2'! Figured I'd be able to put something more imaginative later on...

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          1. The Sarjeant
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 4 months ago

            I usually just go with The Sarjeant's XI. But I've actually thought of a decent name for a change!

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            1. Spencer
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • Has Moderation Rights
              • 14 Years
              10 years, 4 months ago

              My teams are called Spen's Sirs this year! 🙂

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  23. Just A Hat
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    I have Jerome in my team

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    1. Jafooli
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Looks like I won't come last after all.....

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      1. Just A Hat
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        lol

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      2. Just A Hat
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        I also have Janmatt

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    2. the cromulent one
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      This is not a confessional. But still, I think that merits some penance.

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      1. Just A Hat
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        😀

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  24. JK - Cønt ⭐
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Rooney, Benteke, Sakho

    It seems we have a template strikeforce forming

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    1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bW7Op86ox9g 😉 . Let the moaning commence 🙂

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    2. Egg noodle
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Rooney Pelle Sakho here. And aint changing.

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    3. andy85wsm
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Don't think so.

      Plenty of teams with Kane, Pelle, Deeney, Wilson.

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      1. JK - Cønt ⭐
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        I'm starting with Wilson but i think I may look to draft Tekkers or Sakho in for GW2

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    4. C_G
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Since day 1! only had doubts about teks' fitness

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    5. Frank Black
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Sakho's ownership is 3.9%.

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      1. JK - Cønt ⭐
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        I really liked the team I had without Benteke, but he has scarily high ownership and great home fixtures

        if he's on pens as well then 8.5 looks a steal for a nailed on Pool striker

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  25. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    I would ditch him

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    1. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      just practising for the next time anyone asks should I keep x of Arsenal or Hazard or anyone else who didn't play well today

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    2. La Roja
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Likewise

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      1. Spectrum-FFS Doubles Champ
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Gotta love knee jerking

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  26. Jairzinho
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Which player appears in so many RMTs on here that you can't understand why?

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    1. Jairzinho
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      For me it's Cedric.

      - 2 career goals in 91. He's a defender of course, but he won't be getting you many goals.
      - Right back. Don't the new BPS scoring favour centre backs?
      - Southampton also bought right back Cuco Martina. Will there be competition from him?
      - Card magnet apparently. 10 yellows last season I've heard? (Forgive me/correct if that's wrong)
      - Southampton have lost Schneiderlin, a key holding midfield player. Will they be as strong defensively?

      This isn't a thread to slag off Cedric. I'd like to hear your feedback on why he's a popular pick, and also reply to the original post with some other players that appear popular on these parts that in your opinion aren't.

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      1. Every Dog Has Its Day
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        I have to agree massively.

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    2. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Richie

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      1. fatherted
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        6m, and very good last yr. Very good fixtures.

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      2. Jairzinho
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        I can definitely see the Ritchie appeal. Bournemouth's most influential player last season. A lot of goals and assists. Seems attacking. Quite cheap.

        Not in my team, but could be this year's Charlie Adam.

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    3. Ricky - it doesn\'t ta…
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      pelle

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    4. fatherted
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Wilson (Man United).

      Why...just why(other than the obvious cheapness )

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      1. Every Dog Has Its Day
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        People are going for Callum Wilson 😆

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      2. Wouter
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        People are getting the United Wilson? I thought they were all getting the Bournemouth guy.

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      3. Davekitson
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        I think it's Wilson of Bournemouth most are referring to

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      4. the axolotl
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        you should be dougal, not ted

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      5. fatherted
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Ah. ..OK. ..wrong Wilson.

        Slaps forehead. ...

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        1. Optimus.
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          😆

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      6. Ricky - it doesn\'t ta…
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        you mean cilson not jilson. and dont forget milson

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      7. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Good man ted..... 😀

        Do you have much fantasy football cash "resting" in your account?

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      8. Adderz
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        I think it's Bournemouth's WIlson people are going for?

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    5. Gazza2000
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Wilson, Deeney, Ritchie

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    6. Bambi
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Mertesacker, when Kos will mop up all the bps

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  27. Davido989
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    RMT help

    Have some time so would happily help with some RMT's. To avoid replies being missed as the pages are moving fast, email at poetryinmotiontralalalala@gmail.com for any help. No spamming please, I'll reply to them all in the order they come.

    Thanks 🙂

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    1. Parm
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      I'd like to hope this is either

      a) Not a legit e-mail address
      b) A friend's e-mail address(attempted troll)

      Not

      c) Serious.

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      1. Davido989
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Nothing wrong with helping people.

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  28. #WinterIsNotComing
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    ALL PLAYERS WILL BLANK A FEW TIMES DURING THE SEASON. WHEN ALMOST ALL DO IT IN THE SAME GAMEWEEK, IT IS TOUGH TO TAKE, BUT THAT'S JUST THE DARK SIDE OF PROBABILITY.

    🙂

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    1. Obi Wan Elokobi
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Wise words of Abreu

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      1. #WinterIsNotComing
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        I think these should be on top of comment section and not bottom.

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  29. internal error
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Who is more nailed, bellerin or Monreal?

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    1. internal error
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      To settle a debate

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    2. GlasgowFF
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Bellerin

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    3. MadridistaRants
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Bellerin imo

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    4. Syd.
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Both are not nailed on but I would think Bellerin is more under threat than Monreal

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    5. Ready Manager One
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      I would say bellerin, chose him over monreal and mert

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

      Think Bellerin is a better player but honestly think Monreal is more nailed.

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  30. Weasel Boy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    People still backing Walcott for GW 1?

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    1. Jairzinho
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Yes, but not as sure as I was yesterday.

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      1. Weasel Boy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Yeah was thinking same thing

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    2. Arsenal@Gunners
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      He isnt worthy on a 9m price tag.

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      1. Weasel Boy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Yeah too much of a rotation risk at that price

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      2. Jairzinho
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Easy to downgrade at least.

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    3. Davekitson
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      I'm also wondering, an arsenal attacker seems essential, for me it's between him, ozil, and Rambo

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    4. Tiamani Warrior
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Wasn't he starting striker with an assist and clean sheet point in a tight game against the best team in the league? geez tough crowd on here

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      1. Uncle Ben's Reus
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        This.

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      2. Jairzinho
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Good argument, but I thought he seemed pretty absent from the game. Subbed off just after 60 minutes. Wouldn't have scored any bonus and had a very low BPS (see a few pages back).

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        1. Tiamani Warrior
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          oh ok I've just logged on would be interested to see his BPS cheers

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          1. Jairzinho
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 15 Years
            10 years, 4 months ago

            http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2015/08/02/the-numbers-game-201415-review-west-ham/?hc_page=12#hc_comment_10690764

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            1. Tiamani Warrior
              • 12 Years
              10 years, 4 months ago

              cool thanks interesting

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        2. Triple P
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          I'd be happy with 6 points each game

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          1. Tiamani Warrior
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 4 months ago

            yep 6 against chelsea - how many against watford/villa etc?

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            1. Jairzinho
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 15 Years
              10 years, 4 months ago

              Just saying, he had a very poor game today despite the assist.

              Giroud played quite well when he came on for Walcott. Got into better positions, missed a few chances, but at least he got into positions for the chances. I recall one Walcott header on goal, that's about it?

              I know what he's capable of, he's still in my team, but I'm not as sure of him as I was yesterday.

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        3. Seabreeze
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          Yep, he was very 'absent' for most of the game, he doesn't have much of a presence playing as a striker.

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          1. rookie manager
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 4 months ago

            But can look at it from this way too: He was "absent" for most of this game and still comes out with 6 points. If he picks up form even a little bit against a non-league champion team, then how can you not have him in your team.

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            1. Jairzinho
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 15 Years
              10 years, 4 months ago

              Wenger doesn't care how many fantasy points he gets. Yes, he passed it to Oxlade-Chamberlain. That was one of his two passes in the whole first half. (Source: Opta https://twitter.com/OptaJean/status/627853524781670400)

              Sanchez didn't feature. There's a lot of competition in the Arsenal midfield and if he keeps underperforming, he won't get the chance against weaker teams.

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    5. Seabreeze
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Gone off him as it stands, doesn't look good up front and I doubt he will play the full 90..it's the uncertainty that has put me off though, if he was playing the full 90 and on the wing I'd have him in.

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