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The Numbers Game – 2014/15 Review – West Ham

2 August 2015 2937 comments
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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. Ange Ball
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Anyone brave enough to go with out Chelsea defence for the first couple of games. Chelsea don't have great fixs.....

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    1. Wirtzle Gummidge
      11 years, 2 months ago

      o/

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    2. #WinterIsNotComing
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Going with Fab only till Man City Game.

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      1. Ange Ball
        11 years, 2 months ago

        looks like good look. I almost about to join you

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        1. #WinterIsNotComing
          11 years, 2 months ago

          Chelsea are always cautious starter under Mourinho. They will take 2-3 games to settle.

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    3. Aurora
      11 years, 2 months ago

      its chelsea

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    4. Sparrer
      11 years, 2 months ago

      O/

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  2. marcus2704
    11 years, 2 months ago

    G2G?

    Schmeichel - Ruddy

    OShea - Lescott - Huth - Williams - Targett

    Hazard - Fabregas - Cazorla - Sterling - Wanyama

    Rooney - Kane - Deeney

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    1. Aurora
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Not with that defence.

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      1. marcus2704
        11 years, 2 months ago

        More points to be made from midfield IMO, they may be cheap but so long as the defender plays there is always a chance of a clean sheet.

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        1. Dr Joness
          11 years, 2 months ago

          I totally disagree.
          You must focus on points per value.
          1 big hitter is a must.

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  3. Jazz!
    11 years, 2 months ago

    I have Walcott, Ozil and Costa in my team. What do I do with them?

    This is a headache

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    1. Aurora
      11 years, 2 months ago

      get rid of walcott, the other 2 are nailed on

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    2. Sparrer
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Wildcard

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  4. #WinterIsNotComing
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Repost

    Fabianski, Schmeichel
    Clyne, O'Shea, Mert, Huth, Fonte
    Mata, Fab, Sterling, Cazorla, Ox
    Pelle, Ulloa, Wilson

    4.5 left in the bank.

    Q.1 Should I bring in Cech for Fabianski, drop Ox and replace Ox with Wanyama?
    Q.2 Azpi over Fonte ?
    Q.3 Replacement for Huth?

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    1. Sparrer
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Downgrade Clyne to 4.5 and upgrade Ox to Hazard

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      1. #WinterIsNotComing
        11 years, 2 months ago

        I plan to bring in Hazard after Man City game.

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      2. Sparrer
        11 years, 2 months ago

        You have the makings of a good defence but you need to work out what you're doing up top. Are you playing 3-5-2 or 3-4-3? Work this out first then look at the best return over the first three fixtures. Pelles a nice pick, but I'm worried by the other forwards when Ox is far from nailed

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        1. #WinterIsNotComing
          11 years, 2 months ago

          3-5-2 most probably and might bring in Rooney for Wilson and rotate strikers.

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    2. conorbon
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Downgrade ox to wanyama then invest in your strikers. No offence but that is the worst striker combo i have seen so far.

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      1. #WinterIsNotComing
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Worst :O Seriously? I think Southampton and Leicester have some good starting fixtures. Might bring in Rooney for Wilson though.

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      2. Jay10
        11 years, 2 months ago

        This.

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  5. Wetdream
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Courtois + Pva or Pantilimon + Mertesacker ???

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    1. stachman
      11 years, 2 months ago

      B

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      1. Wetdream
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Any reason ?

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  6. Aurora
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Here goes. Any changes needed?

    Schmeichel, Hennessy
    Azpilicueta, Mertesacker, Soares, Francis, 4.0
    Hazard, Özil, Mané, Henderson, 4.5
    Rooney, Costa, Deeney

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    1. Sparrer
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Costa to Kane, spend the rest upgrading your 4.5 mid or Deeney

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  7. Obi Wan Elokobi
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Think this is the best draft I've actually done but would appreciate your opinions.

    Schmeichel, (Butland)
    Kosc, Cedric, Huth, (Francis, Richards)
    Hazard, Sterling, Ozil, Mane, (Sinclair)
    Rooney, Benteke, Wilson

    Cheers guys.

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    1. super zlatan
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Looks fairly solid all round.

      Why Wilson instead of decency?

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      1. super zlatan
        11 years, 2 months ago

        *deeney

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      2. Obi Wan Elokobi
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Better fixtures and unsure how either will do so going based on fixtures.

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        1. JK - Cønt ⭐
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          11 years, 2 months ago

          Wilson definitely has better fixtures than Deeney

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    2. Heydudes13
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Similar to what I'm tinkering with. Not many holes in that.

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    3. Nascimento
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Wilson to Kane for Spurs cover.

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      1. Obi Wan Elokobi
        11 years, 2 months ago

        How do I do that?

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        1. Gascoigne8
          11 years, 2 months ago

          Oh... And also... Upgrade Kosh to Ivan... And find a way to swap Sinclair to Sanchez for GW 2. 😉

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  8. GAMBIT
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Repost
    Why is there no Puncheon love? On DFKs, will play while Bolasie is out and in a fairly attacking side with Norwich and Villa in his first three fixtures

    Definitely seems a better option than Cabaye, Ritchie or Ki SY

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    1. hagop
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      11 years, 2 months ago

      probably fixtures

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    2. Wetdream
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Fixtures and was disappointing points wise for me in the second half of last season.

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      1. GAMBIT
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks, both of you

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    3. Chelsea Dagger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      11 years, 2 months ago

      fixtures and Cabaye

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  9. hagop
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Lens (SUN) is nailed for GW1?

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    1. Hey_Arnold
      11 years, 2 months ago

      id say so. Looks class and those fixtures...

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  10. Jafooli
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Irn Bru or Tizer?

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    1. Nomar
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Tizer.

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    2. Nascimento
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Irn Bru. But I'm Scottish.

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  11. mgilbert86
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Are we thinking Walcott or Mane is better?

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    1. Nomar
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Mané's long term prospects appear to be better.

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    2. UnitedFan
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Mane for me

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  12. The Train Driver
    11 years, 2 months ago

    % chance of starting in gw 1?

    A. Giroud

    B. Wally

    C. Benteke

    D. Costa

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    1. Dutchboy
      11 years, 2 months ago

      1) 30
      2) 70
      3) 80
      4) 20

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  13. Acquafresca
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Lukaku GW1 is very very tempting, but I'll want to switch him to Tekkers for GW2.

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    1. ihateramsey2
      11 years, 2 months ago

      when lukaku looks tempting i get scared

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    2. Obi Wan Elokobi
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Planning transfers this early never work out. Go for a player you'll more likely keep in the long run.

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      1. OShaughnessy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        11 years, 2 months ago

        > Planning transfers this early never work out. Go for a player you'll more likely keep in the long run.

        Never?
        Do they start to get progressively more likely to work as we get later into the season then?

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        1. Obi Wan Elokobi
          11 years, 2 months ago

          No but we have a clearer idea of who will play.

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          1. OShaughnessy
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            11 years, 2 months ago

            Probability of Benteke featuring GW1 - better than 50/50
            Probability of Benteke featuring by GW2 - Very high

            Worst case, just keep Lukaku / slide over to Pelle or Sakho?

            See 'planning' can be fun, when you do it right!

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    3. Del Griffith
      11 years, 2 months ago

      better to start with Benteke and hope Lukaku blanks

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    4. Wetdream
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Lukaku is never tempting once you've been burned by him.

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    5. Je suis le chat
      11 years, 2 months ago

      I'm likely starting with both and Rooney. Wildcard in Aguero for whoever doesnnt score in 1st 2 gws.

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  14. Dutchboy
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Butland / Ruddy

    Azpilicueta / Mertesacker / Cedric / Francis / Prodl

    Hazard / Ozil / Depay / Mahrez / Anya

    Rooney / Benteke / Pelle

    Things I'm considering:

    1) Mata or Depay
    2) Pelle or Lukaku
    3) Ozil or Cazorla
    4) any 4.5 def. you think could be better than the ones I have?
    5) Hearing Anya could be used as LB?

    Any other thoughts? Thanks.

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    1. Dutchboy
      11 years, 2 months ago

      6) Azpilicueta's chance of being dropped for the opener.

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      1. Mulder
        11 years, 2 months ago

        0% chance he gets dropped

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        1. Acer
          11 years, 2 months ago

          He is not looking as good and they are signing a new LB.

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  15. pundit of punts
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Anyone else think that double Arsenal attack is of utmost importance to start with?

    The fixtures look good.
    The attacking players are in good space.
    Very fast on the counter.
    Decent FPL prices for most of them.
    Attacking team.

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    1. Dutchboy
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Giroud and Walcott are both risks. Ozil and Cazorla?

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    2. Takedog1
      11 years, 2 months ago

      most definitely. who would be ur double.

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    3. ihateramsey2
      11 years, 2 months ago

      judging by the bus they parked today, doubling up on their defence seems more important

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    4. Nomar
      11 years, 2 months ago

      No. Staying with one, Ozil.

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    5. the cromulent one
      11 years, 2 months ago

      I'm still on Walcott & Ozil, but today has made me rather uncertain.

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    6. pundit of punts
      11 years, 2 months ago

      I was on Walcott and Ramsey. Not so sure now.

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    7. Acquafresca
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Arsenal will score the most in the first 3 weeks.

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      1. pundit of punts
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Agreed.

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    8. Timtastic03
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Not particularly..would agree if one of those 2 were Giroud (but he isn't nailed either). Points are likely to be split randomly and I'd rather gamble on 1 and get in more prominent players from the other teams (Haz / Mane / Sterling are bound to be involved in most goals - at least until Kun is back)

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    9. OShaughnessy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Rather have a 2nd Ars player than Che before the Intl break...

      Ars - WHM, cpl, LIV
      Che - SWA, mci, wba

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      1. pundit of punts
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Exactly what I'm thinking atm.

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    10. Del Griffith
      11 years, 2 months ago

      I;m actually considering double Arsenal defence. With Cech in goal they'll rack up the cleanies

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      1. pundit of punts
        11 years, 2 months ago

        But they score a lot. Ceiling is higher with attacking players.

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        1. Del Griffith
          11 years, 2 months ago

          but u have to consider the money saved can be spent elsewhere. The difference between Kos and Ozil/Caz/Ramsey is 2.5m, thats a lot for improvements elsewhere such as the difference between a 4.5m defender and Ivan

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    11. FPL Daniel
      11 years, 2 months ago

      which 2?

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  16. JK - Cønt ⭐
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Assuming I wanted to find room for Benteke (which I'm not sure i am yet)

    Wilson or Sakho?

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    1. Nascimento
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Would prefer Kane over both.

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  17. Nomar
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Do I want Vardy or Sakho?

    Leicester fixtures early on are good.

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    1. andy85wsm
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      11 years, 2 months ago

      I'm looking at Ulloa

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      1. Frank Black
        11 years, 2 months ago

        I wouldn't trust Ranieri with anything.

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      2. Nomar
        11 years, 2 months ago

        I like Vardy but Ranieri worries me.

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    2. Wetdream
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      11 years, 2 months ago

      I'm going Vardy.

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  18. Clump
    11 years, 2 months ago

    I've been a member for all of a fortnight. Spent most of last season lurking. Can't help notice that some of the more knowledgeable folk here are suffering from RMT fatigue. This is understandable, as the pages fly by and it hampers sensible discussion.
    Might there be an argument for a forum within the members area devoid of RMT? I am sure this point must have been raised previously. Apologies in advance should this prove to be the case.

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    1. Jafooli
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Dat grav 😮

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      1. Clump
        11 years, 2 months ago

        It's a cracker, no?

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    2. Acer
      11 years, 2 months ago

      I quite agree. RMT is tedious to say the least.

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    3. OShaughnessy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Did it last year but, guess w/ Mark having a baby it wasn't tops on his list to implement this year?

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      1. Clump
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Fair enough.

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        1. OShaughnessy
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          11 years, 2 months ago

          Note: PURE speculation here
          But, I can say whenever you've got an idea like that, mail it in they're a very responsive & friendly bunch.

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          1. Clump
            11 years, 2 months ago

            Thanks. To be fair, there's only a week of RMT madness left.

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  19. Mahesh_Kumar
    11 years, 2 months ago

    How is this with the AOA chip GW1?
    Fabregas Silva Rambo Mahrez Payet
    Rooney Pelle Lukaku

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    1. ihateramsey2
      11 years, 2 months ago

      do u plan on WC after?

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    2. Acquafresca
      11 years, 2 months ago

      I would get Sinclair or Tadic over Payet. Since its only for 1 week.

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  20. C_G
    11 years, 2 months ago

    RMT please! and opinions too

    Fabianski / Ruddy

    Azpi / Koscielny / Cedric / O'shea / Targett

    Sterling / Fabregas / Walcott / Mane / Fletcher

    Benteke / Sakho / Rooney

    Cheers!

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    1. Sparrer
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Looks nice. Good luck!

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    2. Bricktop_1
      11 years, 2 months ago

      for me, id downgrade ruddy to 4.0 and upgrade Targett to Huth, for example

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      1. C_G
        11 years, 2 months ago

        makes sense, otherwise?

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        1. Bricktop_1
          11 years, 2 months ago

          otherwise I like. Keep an eye on 4.5 mid slot, few options there so make sure its the right one

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          1. C_G
            11 years, 2 months ago

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  21. StoneMountain
    11 years, 2 months ago

    One of:

    A) Ozil
    B) Cazorla
    C) Depay

    Sorry if this has been asked already!

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    1. Dutchboy
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Hard to answer but I think Ozil

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    2. Sparrer
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Ozil

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    3. La Vida Latte
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Depends on the rest of your team... but C (for risk and reward) then B (for assist potential and closest to be nailed on in Ars), then C (maybe on pens)

      All good choices. I have A and B

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    4. Bricktop_1
      11 years, 2 months ago

      B, Cazorla is just a beast

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    5. StoneMountain
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Depay would be my only United cover, so slightly more inclined to pick him but it's risky!

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  22. La Vida Latte
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    11 years, 2 months ago

    A) Pantillimon + Cédric
    B) Stekelenburg + o'Shea (and save 0.5)
    C) Stekelenburg + pva

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    1. Pompel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Cloese - fancy So'ton to keep more clean sheets, however we know that Panti is good for save points. But I think A just edges it.

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  23. FPL Marc
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Anyone considering an Ibe/Hoolahan rotation? Both 5.0m and can share the 4th midfielder slot with these games:

    CRY, BOU, SUN, WHM, BOU, NOR, VIL, LEI, new, WBA

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    1. Dutchboy
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Ibe isn't nailed on..

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    2. ihateramsey2
      11 years, 2 months ago

      neither is a nailed starter, especially not Ibe

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    3. Sparrer
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Neither are nailed. Sakho/Martin might be worth a look tho

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  24. super zlatan
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Currently going with

    Ruddy. Butland
    Azpi. Bellerin. Huth. Francis. 4.0
    Caz. Haz. Ramsey. Sterling. Wanyama
    Rooney. Benteke. Deeney

    Worth doing

    Bellerin > Cedric
    Wanyama > Sinclair?

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    1. Jafooli
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Are you leaving PSG? And if so, where you going?

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      1. super zlatan
        11 years, 2 months ago

        It's a secret. Everyone wants me. Afterall, I am Zlatan.

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    2. darko
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Yes, I think so. I like the sinclair move tbf

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    3. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      11 years, 2 months ago

      I think I'm convinced to go with Butland mate

      You'd use him twice in the first 6-7 games

      I like this team though

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    4. Obi Wan Elokobi
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Nice team similar to mine. I would probably do those transfers.

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      1. super zlatan
        11 years, 2 months ago

        Cheers.

        Or alternatively I could do

        Caz > mane
        Wanyama > Sinclair

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        1. darko
          11 years, 2 months ago

          Seeing as you have Ramsey already. Is Bellerin nailed you think?

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    5. La Vida Latte
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Nah, not worth it. It is nice to have a 4.5 bench warmer. And I Belerin will outscore Cedric

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      1. Nomar
        11 years, 2 months ago

        I like Bellerin too for Arsenal defensive cover.

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    6. Acquafresca
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Never.

      Looks good.

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  25. UnitedFan
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Is Jerome nailed for Canaries?

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    1. KISSES
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Yes

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  26. We Go Again
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Hey guys. No love for Defoe over Wilson/Deeney? Some really nice fixtures for those planning to WC GW4

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    1. KISSES
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Proven, why not. Neither spoeal to me but I'd go with him out of those options based on experience.

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  27. Super Silva
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Anybody going with ox and Wally

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    1. d1sable
      • Has Moderation Rights
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Nobody any good 😀

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    2. super zlatan
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Ox is so tempting.

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    3. OShaughnessy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      11 years, 2 months ago

      No.
      Hard enough to figure out Walcott status.
      How or why anyone would think OXC is going to get a regular game is beyond me?

      (But, he scored a goal, on TV, today, vs. rivals Chelsea!
      Surely this means regular 1st team football, right?)

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  28. Takedog1
    11 years, 2 months ago

    could an arsenal fan show me the positions they predict there gonna line up. not really bothered about defence its more attacking. missed game today so didn't know where they played etc

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  29. mgilbert86
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Who do you guys think the best 4.5 defender is in the game?

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    1. McNulty
      11 years, 2 months ago

      Huth. After him I'm struggling to see any options that I am happy with.

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  30. Johnny98
    11 years, 2 months ago

    Which one folks?

    A) Stekelenburg & Sterling

    B) Cech & Mane

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    1. STONEROSES
      11 years, 2 months ago

      B

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    2. La Vida Latte
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      11 years, 2 months ago

      A

      Cech will lock a spot for Arsenal players that you might want to use in attack later on...

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