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Alexis Sanchez has a chance of returning in time for Arsenal’s trip to Stoke. Andy Carroll is ruled out for West Ham, Claudio Ranieri admits he’s still managing Jamie Vardy’s fitness, whilst Bournemouth’s Matt Ritchie remains a doubt for the home clash with Norwich.

Arsene Wenger has admitted he is undecided whether to “take a gamble” on Alexis Sanchez’ hamstring injury for the trip to Stoke. The Gunners new signing Mohamed Elneny is available for the Britannia clash, whilst Danny Welbeck is expected to return from injury in two-to-three weeks.

Claudio Ranieri has conceded that he continues to manage the fitness of both Jamie Vardy and Wes Morgan, admitting “it’s difficult to say” when the former was last 100% fit after recent groin injury problems.

Scans have confirmed that West Ham’s Andy Carroll will be out for ”at least a month” with the hamstring problem that forced him off at Bournemouth. Victor Moses is available for the trip to Newcastle, whilst Cheikhou Kouyate is expected to return – Slaven Bilic revealed the midfielder wasn’t fully fit for the midweek match.

Mauricio Pochettino has confirmed that Ryan Mason, Clinton N’jie and Alex Pritchard remain sidelined for Spurs’ plum home clash with Sunderland.

Matt Ritchie is rated “50-50” for Bournemouth’s home encounter with Norwich after being forced off with a dead leg against West Ham in midweek.

James Morrison has been ruled out with a hamstring injury as West Brom travel to Southampton. Tony Pulis has confirmed that Jonas Olsson will be assessed.

Norwich have no new fresh injuries for their clash with Bournemouth, Alex Neil has confirmed. The Canaries boss has also revealed that new signing Ivo Pinto won’t be included in his weekend squad, whilst Gary O’Neil sits out the first of a three-match ban.

Roberto Martinez has revealed that Tom Cleverley is 50-50 to face Chelsea. James McCarthy is making good progress from injury but remains unavailable.

Sunderland’s new loan signing Dame N’Doye is not eligible for their clash with Spurs. The Senegal international has now left the country to finalise a work permit and is expected to be available for next weekend’s clash with Bournemouth instead.

All this and more has now been updated in the Team News section ahead of tomorrow’s deadline. Keep an eye on our official Twitter Stream for breaking news – as the day unfolds, we will issue updates from Friday’s press conferences and refresh our Team News tab accordingly to keep you informed.

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  1. Boris Bodega
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    • 10 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    All those predicting an Arsenal loss at Stoke, I would expect a reaction from Arsenal after that draw with Liverpool.

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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      • 16 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      I'm counting on it! 😀

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      1. Sjaugen
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        I really don't want to play Bellerin, but my alternative is Moreno MUN.
        Got a bit scared after the mid week Man Utd display

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    2. Krafty Werks
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      10 years, 2 months ago

      2-2 or Gunners to hold on to a 3-2 away this time!!

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    3. ​
      • 12 Years
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      Also this xG map from last time: https://twitter.com/MC_of_A/status/642738572773171204

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      1. Sjaugen
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Legend?
        Big squares SoT

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        1. ​
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Bigger square = bigger chance, so likely either closer to goal or a one on one vs the keeper

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    4. El-Kloppico
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      10 years, 2 months ago

      I'm benching Ozil though

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  2. luke25
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    When people say underlying stats do they just means stats that don't show in fantasy points?

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    1. Boris Bodega
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      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Shots on target, touches in the box and all that sort of thing.

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      1. luke25
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        10 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks

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  3. The Wizard of Ozil
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Anything needed? 1FT

    Butland (Elliot)
    Fonte - Dier - Williams (Smith,Souaré)
    Mahrez - KDB - Ozil - Payet (Fletcher)
    Lukaku - Kun(v) - Kane(C)

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    1. Eden Azzzar
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Maybe a Kdbb replacement

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    2. Caleb's Kitties
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Save

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

    REPOST

    All set for this gw ?

    Cech
    Rangel, Alderweireld, Smith
    Payet, Maherez, KDB, Ozil
    Aguero(c), Lukaku, Kane

    sub: Hennessey, Ali, Simpson, Ward

    Any oppionion is very welcome !

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    1. Sylas
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Play Simpson over Rangel.

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    2. Krafty Werks
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Same headache as me but eventually gone same way benching Alli over Lukaku!!

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  5. Bubz
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Butland
    Toby, Bellerin, Moreno
    KDB, Payet, Mahrez, Alli
    Aguero(C), Lukaku, Ighalo

    Ozil, Smalling, Wolly

    Do you think I have set this up correctly?

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    1. Ha.
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Yup

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    2. Besaid_Auroch
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      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Smalling over Moreno for me. Or how about All Out Attack?

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      1. Bubz
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        It's long gone

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    3. Jebiga
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      I think you need to play ozil over ali 100%

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      1. Bubz
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Really? Alli's stats are way better and he has Sunderland at home?

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        1. Jebiga
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Ozil is world class player and Ali is just a kid

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

      Ozil over Luk

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

    Pick 3 defenders from...

    a) Daniels (NOR H)
    b) Ivanavic (EVE H)
    c) Simpson (AVL A)
    d) Bellerin (STK A)
    e) Cresswell (NEW A)

    Right now I have them in this order, playing ABC. Very tough.

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    1. Coldplay
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      cde for me

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    2. how now brown cow
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Abc

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    3. Ha.
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      ACE

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    4. Sylas
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      ACE

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    5. CunkOnFPL
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      bcd

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

      Well that's Simpson decided on at least 🙂

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    7. Caleb's Kitties
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      tough indeed. BCD for me.

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  7. Coldplay
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Did West Ham change their kit or something that I don't know of?

    http://s18.postimg.org/wcqmxm9bd/WHam_kit.png

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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      • 16 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Hahaha - he is just a very naughty boy! 😉

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      1. Coldplay
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Hahaha. Is this happening for you too Doos? No matter which West Ham player I select this image pops up on FPL page. Someone in the towers pranking.

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

          Yeppers. 😆

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  8. JaydenLFC87
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Has Mahrez now gone off the boil??

    Anyone taking a punt on Firmino??

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    1. Eden Azzzar
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      I've seen many make the firmino mistake before I wouldn't , maybe some people braver than me

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      1. il Brutto
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Not a mistake getting a good player in.

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    2. JØ
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      No

      No

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    3. Besaid_Auroch
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      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      No and No 🙂

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

      Tired, so yes.

      No.

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    5. Doolittle
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Yes, he/Leicester have completely gone off the boil statistically. I'd bench him if I wasn't such a coward.

      No.

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

      buy him before big matches. city, united, chelsea and arsenal. then sell him.

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  9. JØ
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    When we expect the new FIFFSA article to be published?

    Or there won't be any this week?

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    1. Costa in Wengerland
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      See the Hot topics

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

      Check hot topics 😉

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  10. Lingardium Leviosa.
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Benching headache take 7

    Bench

    A)Ozil

    B) Arnautovic

    C) Alli

    Ta

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

      Arnie

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    2. Ha.
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Ozil for me

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    3. Hasselbaink Forever
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Àrnie

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    4. Caleb's Kitties
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      B

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  11. Hakchak
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Is the scout cup starting this week?

    Just qualifying? i.e. top guys will be in for next week based on total ranking or just this weeks

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    1. Gazpilicueta
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      how do we find out if we are in or not?

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  12. lennyify
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    who to bench ????

    ozil , ramsey , alli , ighalo

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  13. luke25
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Anyone looking forward to the Australian Open? Can't wait, Djokovic's to lose though. On womens side I think Azarenka could do it!

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  14. Kevtheotter
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Last time 🙂

    Butland
    Rose Huth Bellerin
    KDB Marhez Ozil Wijnaldum
    Lukaku Kane(c) Aguero

    McCarthy Stanislas Evans Ward 1FT .3ITB

    A) Save and AOA starting Stanislas and benching one of Def
    B) Save 3-4-3
    C) Rose out
    D) KDB to Payet

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    1. Jayss
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      B

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  15. CunkOnFPL
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Myhill (Flappy
    Bell, Kola, Simpson (Moreno, Ward
    Alli©, KDB, Mahrez, Ozil, Payet
    Iggy, Kun (kaku

    1.4ITB

    Any changes? Any worth a hit?

    Thanks in advance!

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    1. Jayss
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Save. Good to go

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  16. Eden Azzzar
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    BENEDICT
    My current team which I'm content with

    Butland Lloris
    Dann Toby Johnson cresswell Dawson
    Mahrez Ozil yaya Payet arnie
    Iggy Aguero Kane

    Team I'm considering will be ready in two gws

    Lloris -> Hennessy
    Iggy -> Lukakau
    Mahrez -> alli
    Dawson -> Target

    Are these changes worth it or just stick with what I have

    Sorry for repost

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

    @Doosra
    Is their any reliable cheap way into WHam defense?

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    1. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
      • 12 Years
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      *there

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    2. Simon Says...
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Ogbonna?

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

        Yeah, it's him I'm looking at. But will he be nailed in a week or 2, that's the question.

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

      Tomkins, imo.

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      1. Venom Snake
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Ogbonna at risk? Not sure if I should sell or keep

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

        Who is his competition?
        And can he play 1 or more positions?

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  18. KLOPPS AND ROBBERS... the s…
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Due to having Aguero in my team and him taking up 50% of my money I was thinking about the below for a -4 next week.

    Kolarov, Berty, Arna -> Jags, Targett (bench fodder), Sanchez

    A. I like your thinking
    B. I dont like your thinking

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    1. KLOPPS AND ROBBERS... the s…
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Or instead of Targett could do Bennett

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  19. ZakAFC_
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Butland (Hennessey)
    Bellerin, Alderweireld, Cresswell (Ward, Dawson)
    KDB, Özil, Mahrez, Alli (Gosling)
    Kane, Lukaku, Aguero

    1FT, 0 ITB

    Any Ideas?

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    1. Gazpilicueta
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      save

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  20. Morgs
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    £10 double on Leicester and West Ham wins £66! bargain

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    1. luke25
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      If only it was that easy lol

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    2. il Brutto
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      West ham are unlikely to win imo.

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  21. villian-ty
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Vardy out for Kane?

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

      Maybe for the next 5 GWs. Lovely fixtures for Leicester after that.

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  22. luke25
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    "Jordan Henderson is OK, Jordan Ibe is OK, Mamadou Sakho is OK. Kolo is still in the ice bath."

    Might wanna check Kolo is still alive

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  23. Gooner97
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Can't believe I'm benching Bakley for the 5th time in a row. Surely it's gonna backfire this time.

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  24. Gazpilicueta
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    What to do....what to do......

    DDG, Myhill
    Bellerin, Wollschied, Moreno, Ward, Nyom
    Mahrez, Ozil, Payet, KDB, Alli
    Vardy, Lukaku, Kane

    2.9 in the bank and 2 free transfers, things I am considering include:

    A) Vardy to ighalo, save a transfer
    B) Vardy to Aguero and KDB to bench fodder, bringing Alli in every week.
    C) Fixing DDG into Gomes or some such

    I hate having 8 forward players for 7 spots. I'm not good at decisions like that, so normally I just have a bench fodder player, with Alli I decided to change that plan, but he keeps sitting on my bench scoring points......so i think I wanna just play him.

    any thoughts from the best FF community around?

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  25. Venom Snake
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Going to take the punt on Davies I think. So who makes way?

    A. Ward
    B. Ogbonna
    C. Moreno
    D. Dawson

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    1. luke25
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      I wouldn't bother to be honest with you.

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      1. Venom Snake
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Play it safe with Simpson then?

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        1. luke25
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          I think so, Davies will just frustrate you when it's Rose getting the clean sheets

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          1. Venom Snake
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            Who would you sell

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  26. dicky2014
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Cant afford Alder, is Vertonghen a good option for the next few?

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    1. luke25
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Walker over Vert I'd say

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      1. dicky2014
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        More chance of rotation though?

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        1. luke25
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          I don't think so, Trippier will play cups and that's it I think (with the exception of those two xmas games, Walker has played them all)

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  27. El-Kloppico
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Benching headache.. Who to leave out;
    A) Ozil
    B) Lukaku
    C) Alli
    D) Vardy

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

      A

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  28. shaunyjames
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Start Butland (ARS) or Rudd (bou) ?

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    1. Coldplay
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Rudd

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    2. Jayss
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Butland

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  29. Kevin McCallister
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Morning all.

    Quick query - Is Rudd #1 at Norwich now? No chance of rotation?

    Thanks....

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

    Thoughts , opinions and sarcastic remarks welcome 🙂

    Courtois

    Moreno , Merte , Kolarov

    Ozil, Mahrez, KDB , Payet

    Ighalo , Lukaku , Aguero (c)

    Spiegel , Watson, Francis , Dawson

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

      No faith in Moreno myself Mr West. Rest looks solid but tbh who knows after last week?

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

        Cheers 🙂 . I was thinking Moreno > Walker but there is a chance Tripper gets a start because of the turn around ?

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