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15 January 2016 764 comments
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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. KANEGAROO
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Quick poll:

    A) Aguero
    B) KDB

    Which one?

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    1. thetommy87
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Aguero for me

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

      Both.

      KDB would probably be the first to go, at a push.

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    3. Jose's Magic Omelette
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Neither.

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

        Why? :\

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

        hey Omelette, can you share your thoughts on my team for me? if yes, ill make a post.

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  2. karvs155
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    which one to bench of these? Belle (stk,a), cressie (new,a), simpson (avl,a)
    Currently on belle

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    1. thetommy87
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Bellerin

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

      Bell

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  3. thetommy87
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Play Lukaku or Alli? :S

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

      Alli

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  4. J0E
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    For those playing ESPN FC - here's our GWK 22 preview.

    http://www.espnfc.com/blog/fantasy-picks/76/post/2787213

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

      My rmt is at the bottom of the page who do I have to bribe to get it to the top ? 😉

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

      Need to check this out for next season.

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

        true I have only been playing fpl I need to give other games a try

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

          The best fantasy game by a mile is MLS fantasy...
          So so so much better then fpl.

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

            Cheers 🙂 . What are the big differences

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

              Scoring model.
              In fpl some of the best players in the world on their possition is not playable.
              In that game they are. Talking mostly about players making defensive work.
              Also pricing is set cause of points gained, not ownership(though this would of course never work in fpl).
              Also the huge number of dgw's favour those that plans ahead.
              2 ft's each week.

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

                Class I will give it a go thanks

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  5. Back on the horse
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    If in doubt, save the transfer

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

      What if you've got 2 transfers!

      Already let one slide this season which is a first!!!

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

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

    maybe this is my week to AOA, and just play Bellerin and Nyom at the back?!

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    1. Jose's Magic Omelette
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      I'm benching Lukaku as I don't have my AoA left, think this is as good a week as any to burn it.

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

        what about transfers? I have 2. I have considered lots of options, but I keep coming back to fact that I dont enjoy having 8 strong forward players. I think I might drop KDB for Bench fodder and money.

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        1. Jose's Magic Omelette
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          I think you should keep KDB for the moment as city 'cover'. I don't think Agüero is worth the money as I trust Vardy, Lukaku, Kane, Ighalo and even Giroud more than him at the moment but if he does get a few big hauls KDB will benefit. I recon you could afford a luxury goalkeeper transfer, DDG has looked poor recently.

          Saving the your second transfer for next week could also be a good option as it will be the start of the FIFFSA finals!

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

    I miss the Suarez, Bale, RVP days when there was 4 or 5 options that consistently produced, allowed for teams to be different whilst also having high scoring players.

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

    DDG (Hennessey)
    Simpson Bellerin Walker (Williams, Moreno)
    Payet Ozil KDB Mahrez (Barkley)
    Kane(C) Ighalo Lukaku

    1FT, £2.2m ITB

    What do you think about this lot? G2G?

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

      Save G2G. Can make Barkley > Alli next week for funds if you fancy getting Aguero imo

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

        Hope won't backfire Barkley on the bench this GW.

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

          You have a strong front 7 for this GW, its between Barkley or Lukaku you decides against Chelsea to start.

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  9. _Gunner
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Bench one please:

    A- Ozil
    B- Arnie
    C- Lukaku
    D- Yaya
    E- Giroud

    Play one:
    1- Williams
    2- Moreno

    Thanks

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

      B if not fit
      1

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

        Not fit?
        Is he injured ?

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

      B2

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

    Bottomed....

    Morning all.

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

    Thanks....

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

    Which 3 defenders to start?

    A.) Bellerin
    B.) Toby
    C.) Cresswell
    D.) Simpson
    E.) Ward

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

      ABC.

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

      BCD

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

        This

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

      BCD

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

      BCD

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

    I wish there was an option to click an arrow onto the next week to see what your fixtures are for your current team

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    1. megatronaldinho
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Good idea but a very wasteful use of a wish

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    2. L P
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Your wish has been granted.

      http://fplanalyzer.com/

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

    Mahrez's stats have been very poor over the last 4 weeks

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

      This

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    2. Kings of Lyon ★
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Ach he's on pens and I got him very cheap so happy to hold him

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    3. Jose's Magic Omelette
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Mahrez has been playing difficult teams recently, he isn't this week. Look at his stats Vs. Everton (5 weeks ago) and Bournemouth (last week), tell a different story.

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

        Villa's defensive stats over the last 4 are good.

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        1. Jose's Magic Omelette
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Good point, though I'd argue as they faced West Ham (minus Payet at the time), Norwich, Sunderland and Palace that it would be hard for them not to.

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    4. ★Kuntheman★
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Thought so too. Lots of takeons but not many shots on target

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      1. Jose's Magic Omelette
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        See above.

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

      Yep, seriously tempted to bench him.

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

    Play Hennessey (mci) or Butland (ARS)?

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    1. Kings of Lyon ★
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Butland

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

      Butland

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    3. crikeybruce
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Don't think either will keep a clean sheet but Butland may be more likely.

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  15. KANEGAROO
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    BCD

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  16. NorwEagles
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Seems like a good week for All out attack.

    Would you bench Kolarov or Bellerin?

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

      Kol

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

      I am thinking about AOA too.......but if you have those 2, and a third defender who is definitely playing....then I might not play AOA.

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

        Yeah, team is

        Gomes (Hennessey)

        Alder - Kolarov -( Bellerin - Moreno - Francis)

        Mahrez - Ozil - Ramsey - Payet - Alli

        Ighalo - Aguero - Kane

        Such good games for all my attackers. Figure Kol might well get a CS against Palace, if he actually plays. Pretty unsure about it, but benching Bellerin or Kolarov seems easier than benching mahrez or alli.

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    3. Jay Jay Okocha
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      I'd be inclined to agree if my defensive matchups weren't so juicy.

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  17. Beavis
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Defence is:
    Fabianski, McCarthy
    Bellerin, Dawson, Moreno, Ward, Rojo

    A: Rojo > Sagna -4
    B: Rojo > Walker -4
    C: No hit

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

      No hit.. just bench Ward and Rojo. You should probably have taken Rojo out ages ago

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

      C

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  18. dhamphiir
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Bench one
    A. Bellerin
    B. Simpson
    C. Alderweierld
    D. Cresswell

    1. Ozil
    2. Lukaku
    3. Arnautovic

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  19. Rains of Castamere
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Don't have a Spurs defender. If you could get one now, who would you pick? Toby is the obvious one but torn between getting him or getting a 'differential'.

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

      Walker, now he's got past the yellow card deadline

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

      Walker

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    3. Rains of Castamere
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      As I thought, ta.

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  20. EWH2020
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Drop one.

    a) Alli
    b) Silva
    c) Ozil
    d) Lukaku
    e) Mahrez

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    1. St. Joseph
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      silva

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    2. Jose's Magic Omelette
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Silva.

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  21. St. Joseph
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Anyone consider to (C) mahrez tommorow against villa?
    Top of the league match versus bottom of the league...

    (C) currently on Kane..

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

      2nd*

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      1. St. Joseph
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        oh yeah 2nd. 🙂

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

          Kane at the moment here as well

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    2. Pasqualinho
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Yes, considering. But like you, on Kane at the moment.

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

      Considering benching him

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  22. Japan Boy
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Is Dembele fit? Will he start?

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

      Came on as a sub midweek. Hoping he starts.

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  23. S.Kuqi
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Not sure if I hear Sanchez wagon rolling or is it just my old and faithful Toyota Hiace starting in this freezing wheather

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    1. Kings of Lyon ★
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      The keys are in th ignition but after stalling the sanchez mobile a few weeks ago im happy to wait

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

      A week too soon ? . He is just back and I would have to ditch KDB or take a big hit

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  24. kegd
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    G2G?....

    Mignolet
    Simpson Toby Sagna
    Maghrez ozil KDB Ali
    Lukkaku kane ighalo

    (Butland Arnie Dawson Moreno )

    1ft 2.8 itb > thinking of saving till next week??

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

    A B or C 🙂

    A) Start Rose

    B) Sell Rose for who? (5.4 to spend

    C) AOA and Bench Rose starting Stanislas

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

      A

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  26. Gotta Wijnaldum points
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    anyone else captaining mahrez?

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  27. Az
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Why has this week got to be the cup qualifiers for FFS...

    Defence is a shambles, no Payet, ... I think this is going to be a rough GW.

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

      OTOH A Payet blank and you're basically through 😛

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      1. Az
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Just cant see him blanking! He was amazing against Bournemouth! Come on Newcastle! 😛

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  28. ElDaddy
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Bench one pleaaaase!
    A. Dier (SUN)
    B. Cresswell (new)
    C. Sagna (CRY)
    D. Smith (NOR)

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

      C

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  29. ​
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    If anyone can guess the player who's 6th for ICT Threat over the last 6 gameweeks without looking I'll be truly amazed.

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    1. GreenWindmill
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Emre Can

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    2. Eden Hazardous
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Defo

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

      Joe Allen

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    4. GreenWindmill
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Oh, just looked it up - doesn't seem that weird to me 😕

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

        Considering his threat over the previous 9 weeks, that's a huge turnaround.

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        1. GreenWindmill
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Haven't been monitoring the stats to be fair, just seems in keeping with his recent form. I've owned him for that period too.

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          1. GreenWindmill
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            Whoops, ignore me - I was looking at the ICT index overall, not specifically threat. Idiot 🙄

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

            ... You've not owned him all season.

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

      Rooney?

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

        I saw Darren Fletcher was near the top of some tables too!

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

          now you're getting close

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

            Just looked, blimey, might not bench him this week after all!

            Also:

            http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2016/01/14/scout-notes-gameweek-21-wednesday-2/?hc_page=2#hc_comment_12415765

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

              Can you check, have I got the right team links?

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

                Ahh JK's is wrong! His ID is 3662, not 2663.

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

                  😳 thanks!

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

                  turns out you guys coulda been seeded 😛

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

      what the hell is he doing there
      lolol

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

        More essential than Scott Dann!

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  30. djpete
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    How about a cheeky Arnie to Firmino?

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

      I did it

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    2. Jose's Magic Omelette
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      *Payet or Alli

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      1. djpete
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Have Payet already? Bit of differential action with Firm?

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        1. djpete
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Reckon Arnie's stats are a bit patchy?

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