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The Numbers Game – Community Shield Match Analysis

5 August 2015 2569 comments
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With only three days remaining until the 2015/16 Premier League campaign gets underway, we thought we’d take an in-depth look at the first match of the domestic season, which took place last Sunday. Arsenal’s 1-0 Community Shield victory over Chelsea finally broke Arsene Wenger’s winless streak over nemesis Jose Mourinho, thanks to Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain’s first-half wonder strike.

As Fantasy managers start to fine-tune their final 15-man squads for the campaign ahead, our next members article delves into the data from Wembley’s weekend showdown.

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

    Please RMT!

    Ruddy/butland
    Ivan, Kos, Huth, O'Shea, Francis,
    Haz, Walcott, Ozil, Ritchie, Sinclair,
    Roon, Pelle, Deeney

    Good to go?

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    1. Pinball wisdom
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Pretty much template so yes!

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

        One concerns are the painful addition of Kun, and whether to swap wally for sterling. Think this is ok to start

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

    How many risky players (no GKs) do you have at the minute?
    I got Bellerin and Gomez

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    1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Kane and Ritchie

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

        Kane ain't risky; he will play for sure

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        1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          Everything says I should not own him

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

            I have him too, confident

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

            Everything says you should own him.

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    2. Moore FPL
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      0 🙂
      Well my 3rd sub but not too worried about that lol

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    3. Piggs Boson
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Only Jordan Mutch. Playing him over Sakho atm.

      Love a good punt 🙂

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

        That is really punt, hope it pays off for yeh

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

      Graham on the bench (hope to god he stays there)
      Mahrez if the Tinkerman starts messing things up
      Coates if I've called the Sunderland backline wrong

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

        oh, and I have a 13m striker that may not play too. Forgot about him

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

          So that is 4 already, I think Mahrez is safe and he just signed a new contract

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

            Yes hopefully. I may still be using my whole bench GW1, which is not ideal haha.

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    5. GrumblyBlowfish
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Got Aarons in my starting 11. Could be dynamite, could be idiotic.

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  3. Arsenal@Gunners
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    BURNING QUESTIONS?

    Ozil/Carzola/Ramsey
    Milner/Hendo/Lallana
    Sterling?
    mata/depay/rooney
    pelle?
    Kane/Chadli/Eriksen

    THANKS

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    1. The Gambler.
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      We'll never get the arsenal MF right, but they might share the points and Sanchez will possibly take over especially if they dont sign a striker.

      Chadli for Spurs is value. Kane overpriced imo.

      Rooney or Depay if you fancy a gamble. Mata will lose place to Pedro.

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    2. Pinball wisdom
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Ozil
      Milner
      Yes
      Delay
      Yes
      None of them!

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  4. waltzingmatildas
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Is this an easy decision?

    A) rooney and sterling
    B) aguero and ox

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    1. Arsenal@Gunners
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      a

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

      Yes, A

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    3. Jimjam
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      A

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    4. Moore FPL
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      A, maybe B GW3 onwards but monitor Ox

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  5. Ibralicious
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    So if planning on wildcarding GW4, which option would you rather pick and start every GW:

    A) Benteke+Chadli
    or
    B) Sakho+ Wally

    A reason along with your pick would be appreciated, cheers!

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

      If I was torn between those choices I would have to go B. Sakho had great fixtures 2 and 3 and with Alexis likely to be eased in Walcott should feature more prominently than on average

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    2. Moore FPL
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Hmmm tricky. Benteke a doubt for GW1 but prob plays GW2 onwards, not sure Wally plays all games.
      If Wally plays all games, B but otherwise A.

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    3. Jimjam
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      A)
      Benteke - sto, BOU, ars, WHU
      Chadli - mun, STO, lei, EVE

      B)
      Sakho - ars, LEI, BOU, liv
      Walcott - WHU, cpl, LIV, new

      Fixtures pretty much a toss-up, but I'd give the edge to Walcott and Sakho.
      Personally I'd go with Sakho and Walcott, if nothing else because Benteke is playing for a new team, whereas Walcott and Sakho remain on the same team.

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

        Cheers all, very helpful replies

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  6. Fernando Torres
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    A) Ibe/Sinclair + Wilson
    B) Ritchie + Graham

    With A I can play 3-5-2 or 3-4-3
    With B only 3-5-2

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    1. Jimjam
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      A

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      1. Fernando Torres
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Thanks mate, would you go Ibe or Sinclair?

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        1. Moore FPL
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          Sinclair

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          1. Fernando Torres
            • 14 Years
            10 years, 6 months ago

            Would you go for Wilson as the 5.5M striker?

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  7. The Gambler.
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Lucy about? I see Dinnery is reporting 2-3 weeks for Bertrand, do we think he is out of the loop?

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    1. Davido989
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      den binnery

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

        He should be removed from the internet....

        #bonygate

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    2. Parm
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Nope. Koeman said as such.

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    3. Lucy.
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2015/08/05/moving-target-connor-wickham/?hc_page=10#hc_comment_10729893

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      1. The Gambler.
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        yeah i saw his tweet, I'm presuming he doesnt have news that we havent heard!

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

          Bertrand's birthday today and he seemed in very high spirits on social media. Nothing new or negative suggested.

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  8. 7alwachi
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Jokes aside, thoughts on Adam Johnson?

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

      Lens or don't bother.

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  9. Davido989
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Kind of want Kane but not going to budge on Aguero or Benteke. Going without Rooney as well, but can't have them all!

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    1. Jimjam
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      I've found the same thing. I'd like to squeeze him in, but Hazard and Aguero are must-haves for me, and I can't find a way to free up funds for a 9.5 striker without seriously affecting my team balance.

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    2. The Gambler.
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Hope Benteke hits the ground running but I have gone with Pelle

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  10. Jimjam
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Pantilimon (Hennessey)
    Koscielny . Azpilicueta . Cedric (Huth . Francis)
    Hazard . Walcott . Sterling . Mané (Fletcher)
    Rooney . Sakho . Wilson

    0.5 in the bank (when Aguero's fit, I'll do Rooney & Sterling -> Aguero & Milner/Chadli)

    Does my team look ok?

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

      Ok, not sure of 2 budget Fwds but otherwise fine

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      1. Jimjam
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Thanks. That's my only real concern. If I were to upgrade a forward, who should I shoot for, and how would you recommend I create the funds? Downgrade a mid?

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      2. Moore FPL
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Yeah I'd do Wilson -> Kane and downgrade Sterling myself

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

    Who is most likely to start up top the first few games for Man City?

    Bony or Dzeko?

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    1. Fernando Torres
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Dzeko is going to Roma so Bony

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

      Bony, dzeko wont be there

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

      Dzeko has left the building.

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    4. The Pep Revolution
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Sterling or Iheanacho.

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      1. The Pep Revolution
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Bony is not match fit yet. Has only played 45 minutes of pre season.

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        1. Davido989
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          and aguero?

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          1. The Pep Revolution
            • 14 Years
            10 years, 6 months ago

            Id expect him to come off the bench against West Brom, hard to know about Chelsea, then probably be starting from the Everton match on.

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    5. moz_1983
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Seeing as Dzeko will be playing in Rome, probably Bony.

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    6. 32chickens
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Citeh an exercise in mismanagement at the moment
      Maureen to do a serious number on them gw2

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      1. The Pep Revolution
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Have some faith, shame to see City fans throwing in the towel so easily. We will be more than ready against Chelsea. First home match with the extension to the stand, the place will be buzzing.

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        1. 32chickens
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          We will see-hope you are right
          Its seeing vince diving in that i fear

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          1. The Pep Revolution
            • 14 Years
            10 years, 6 months ago

            Yeah that was very poor against Stuttgart. But the central midfield was Evans and Nasri. The defence had no protection at all. When Zuculini came on in the second half it didnt look as bad. I think Delph will prove a better addition than some give him credit.

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  12. Totally J
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Anyone fancy a punt on Hoolahan?

    On set pieces and pens.

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    1. mahone24
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Problem with Wes is (few times I've seen them play) he's often subbed or a sub. I don't doubt he'll score at least 5 goals this year but picking them is trickier.

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  13. Greenbackbøøg…
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Why the hell are spurs playing today...

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    1. 1892
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Chelsea later as well, it's very foolish if you ask me but no doubt they will be raking in millions for it

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

      Mainly reserves. Bentaleb just subbed off after 68.

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    3. Ludo
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Apparently Pochettino's pre-seasons are incredibly intense - these few games were all he felt they needed...

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    4. Pinball wisdom
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      They've forgotten the season starts this weekend

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  14. The 12th Man
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    No Man Utd in my team, good or bad?

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    1. 1892
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Good

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    2. moz_1983
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      I see Utd doing much better than last season, might want some attack coverage.

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  15. Bollemuza
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    How does Ibe for a 5th mid sound?

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    1. Pinball wisdom
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Expensive bench risk. Wait and see. Get in early if he plays.

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

      Like a bad idea to me. When you need that fifth mid to come in he'll prob be getting splinters watching Firminho or Lallana

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  16. dirtypino
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    anyone going with haz and fab?

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    1. mahone24
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Think i've just made a transfer to go without either!

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  17. Cooper123
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Ki or Ritchie for my 4th mid?

    Bearing in mind I already have Wilson, and there's nowhere I desperately want to spend the 0.5 difference.

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

      Ki Ritchie, Madonnas ex?

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

      Mahrez for me

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

      Switch Wilson for Deeney then bring in Ritchie. Then you have a good attacking rotation between the 2.

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  18. svgcr
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    a. Kane

    b. Benteke

    To start the season. Forget price difference

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

      A

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

      A

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

    Chadli scoring vs AC and being subbed off.

    Perfecto 🙂

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

      I'd like him to assist to Kane at the weekend

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  20. Mitos77
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    i have monreal,is it bellerin better option,
    Pelle,Benteke,ROONEY if you have to choose 2 from them,is Cazorla better pick for season than Walcott

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

    Spurs goal, Carroll

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    1. Parm
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      I thought he played for West Ham?

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  22. Rohun
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    A) Azpilicueta and Bentaleb

    B Huth and Ritchie

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

      Depends how often you play all 4 players.

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

        Azpi would almost always play and Bentaleb almost never.

        Huth I could rotate with Francis and I could rotate Ritchie with Deeney.

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

          Doesn't really help the question. It's Azpi vs rotation etc.
          Needs to be starters vs starters to be worthwhile imo.

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  23. Piggs Boson
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Who's more likely to get a clean sheet iyo?

    1. Manchester United (TOT) vs Kane
    2. Southampton (new)
    3. Sunderland (lei)

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

      1

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    2. The Chosen One...
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      3

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

      Sunderland, this game could go 0-0

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    4. Davido989
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      2.

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    5. Parm
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      2

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    6. internal error
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Sunderland. Would pick southampton if they werent playing tomorrow

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    7. 1892
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Definitely 3

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

      3 I think.

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    9. Piggs Boson
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Thanks all.

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    10. QPR expects... glory!
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      I predict none of them will

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

        My feeling as well.

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  24. The Gambler.
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Spurs 2-0 ShitMilan

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

    2-0 spurs - carroll

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  26. internal error
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Jose, please rest Hazard

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

      I'll have a think about it, geez.

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  27. Milky
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Spurs vs AC Milan 2-0
    Carrol

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    1. 32chickens
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Must be poor if tiny tim can score

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

        Actually a pretty nice goal

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

    Thoughts on playing all out attack chip in GW 1

    Sinclair-depay-ritchie.hazzard-walcott
    Rooney-benteke-lukaku

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  29. Psakhotherapy
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Rooney & Hazard

    or

    Aguero & Fab

    THAT is the question

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  30. Art Vandelay
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Nice goal from Carroll with an incisive assist from Trippier.

    Spurs youngsters looking good.

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