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22 January 2016 1256 comments
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Mesut Ozil is passed fit for Arsenal’s home clash with Chelsea, whilst Alexis Sanchez may also be available. Charlie Austin is in the Southampton squad for the trip to United, West Ham’s James Tomkins will be assessed as City roll up to Upton Park, whilst Mark Hughes will monitor Marko Arnautovic’s hamstring as the Potters make their way to Leicester.

Mesut Ozil is available for Arsenal’s clash with Chelsea on Sunday after recovering from a foot injury. Alexis Sanchez is expected to be in contention this weekend, though Arsene Wenger has admitted he’s keen to minimise the risk to the Chilean, who has failed to feature since Gameweek 14 due to a hamstring complaint.

Charlie Austin has recovered from a hamstring problem and is in line to make his Southampton debut at United, Ronald Koeman has confirmed. Graziano Pelle is a doubt once again, though, due to his ongoing knee injury.

Palace boss Alan Pardew has confirmed that Wayne Hennessey will retain his place between the posts for the visit of Tottenham, despite a couple of high-profile errors in the last two fixtures. Dwight Gayle is still sidelined with a hamstring problem – the forward has returned to training this week but Palace medical staff have advised Pardew against playing the striker.

James Tomkins will be assessed ahead of West Ham’s home clash with Man City, Slaven Bilic has confirmed. Joey O’Brien has recovered from injury and is available.

Geoff Cameron remains sidelined for Stoke’s clash with Leicester due to an ongoing ankle complaint. Mark Hughes conceded he has “got to be careful” with Marko Arnautovic’s hamstring problem, whilst Xherdan Shaqiri is back in training and will be assessed.

Claudio Ranieri has revealed that Ritchie de Laet is nursing a groin problem ahead of Leicester’s clash with Stoke. Matty James and Jeffrey Schlupp remain on the sidelines for the King Power showdown.

Sam Allardyce has confirmed that Vito Mannone will continue as Sunderland’s number one following the departure of Costel Pantilimon to Watford. Big Sam handed Jordan Pickford a chance against Spurs last weekend but will turn to the Italian once again for the visit of Bournemouth.

Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe has confirmed he will make late decisions on the availability of Matt Ritchie (dead leg) and Josh King (hamstring) for the trip to the Stadium of Light. Benik Afobe is expected to be fit for weekend trip to Sunderland , after being forced off with a knock last time out.

Saido Berahino has recovered from a midweek illness in time for West Brom’s home derby with Villa. Chris Brunt, Jonas Olsson and Darren Fletcher are all struggling to be fit, though, Tony Pulis has confirmed.

Roberto Martinez reveals that James McCarthy and Seamus Coleman are “progressing well” from injury, whilst Bryan Oviedo is fit and available for Everton’s home encounter with Swansea, after being forced off with a knock last weekend.

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. The Hound
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Woah woah woah, what's with the Arnie flag!? Hamstring will mean he's out?

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

      Mark Hughes: "Marko Arnautovic is carrying a problem and should be okay, but we need to be careful with him at the moment".

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      1. The Hound
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        But if he's fit at all will he will just start rather then a cameo? Should I just start Stanislas?

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    2. JAC THE CAT
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      10 years, 2 months ago

      Unlikely to play the 90 then

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    3. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Yup, playing Mahrez instead now..

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      1. The Hound
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Wish I'd kept mahrez and sold Arnie.

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    4. Hamstergod
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Doesn't sound good, wouldn't expect him to play a full game

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  2. Hamstergod
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Do you expect Pantilimon to become a striaght no.1 at Watford?

    Concerned Gomes bencher 🙂

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    1. JAC THE CAT
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Even if he doesn't Gomes is under big pressure now

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    2. The Hound
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Nah he's gotta earn his place first surely.

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

      Can't see it. Don't think Gomes has done a lot wrong.

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

      Such an odd transfer for Pantilimon....

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      1. Hamstergod
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        I agree, quite surprising, maybe he just wanted out

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

          Sunderland wanted his wages gone but in terms of club I agree, very weird move to go to a team where he may not be number one.

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

          Was forced out. He was on 49 appearances and one more triggered a clause in his contract which meant his deal improved. Was already on high wages and we're easing the bill for new signings.

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          1. Hamstergod
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            Thanks, wasn't aware of the clause.

            It's still weird he chose Watford, who had a settled no.1, so curious how it pans out.

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  3. Your Mum's Athletic
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Norwich City FC ‏@NorwichCityFC 2m2 minutes ago

    Alex confirms that Steven Naismith and Ivo Pinto are available this weekend. He will make a late call on Timm Klose. #ncfc

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    1. Your Mum's Athletic
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Alan Hutton and Carlos Sanchez (hamstring) will both miss Saturdays' derby at The Hawthorns #AVFC

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

      Naismith could be an interesting cheap option if he hits the ground running...

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

      Naismith to score on his debut

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

        CS gone for Pool

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

    gtg?

    Lloris (cpl) ---- henessey
    simpson (STK) darmian (SOT) moreno (nor) ---- williams souare
    mahrez ozil ramsey payet --- alli
    kun kane kaku

    A: souare >> daniels...and then bench moreno
    B: ramsey/ozil >> wij / barkley / yaya /firmino
    C: moreno >> dawson
    D: save FT

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  5. Mavric Marco
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Bottomed last post, 1 for each so far ( cheers IM & KOL)

    Should I play...

    Simpson (Stoke H)

    or

    Daniels (Sunderland A)

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

      tough one, but I think I would choose Simpson

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      1. Mavric Marco
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Cheers

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  6. Vincent Adultman
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Does anybody else put real life bets to cover their losses on fantasy? I'm currently playing Mahrez with Arnie and Wollscheid on the bench so seems logical to chuck £20 on Stoke at 3-1

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    1. Vincent Adultman
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      3/1 odds that is

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    2. The Hound
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Yeah I do that all the time. Every time I've benched a mahrez haul I've at least made money out of it.

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    3. Aguerrrooooooo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      lol yeah. im in a money league at work. if someone captains a player I havent then I tend to put a few quid on that player to score.

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

      I do it for clean sheets lol Bet on Spurs clean sheet-NO last week against Sunderland aha

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

      I usually cover it on daily games by backing the players i don;t own so yes.

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  7. Your Mum's Athletic
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Hereford racecourse to re-open 😀

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  8. Gameweek 23's Best Differential Will Be...
    J0E
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Fantasy Football Scout daily hot topic

    Best GWK 23 differential

    Looking at fixtures and Rakkhi's excellent community article on predicting points it looks like Sunderland could be a great source of differential points this weekend. Defoe top scorer over the last four and PVA and Adam Johnson as well amongst January's surprise top scorers.

    Who do you think will be a key differential in GWK 23?

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

      Afobe

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

      My 'gut' though thinks Naismith could be a good bet for Norwich when patchy Liverpool drop by.

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      1. The 12th Man
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        shh!

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

      Rondon

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

        Miralas

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

        Decent shout

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      3. Mr. Wright
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Mane

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    4. Hamstergod
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Daniels, Afobe

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

      Ighalo 😛

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    6. Your Mum's Athletic
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Berahino

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    7. Mavric Marco
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Rooney, on form at home against an out of sorts Saints team

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

        Out of sorts ? They come into this game on the back of a 2-0 and 3-0 victory .....

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

          Both at home tho

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

      Daniels to get another pen 😉

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    9. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Baines because I just got him in.

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    10. Lateriser 12
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Kevin Mirallas.

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

        This

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    11. Lateriser 12
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      PVA

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

        Good shout. He's good at not quite scoring but still gets 6 points for it.

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

      Alli - if he is still a differential

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    13. RubeRx
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Lens, Martial, Mitrovic, Rondon

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    14. Arvin-ation
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Roberto Firmiiinnnooooo!

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

        Another blank

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        1. Arvin-ation
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Nonsense 😉

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

        this

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

      Eriksen

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

      Mitrovic

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    17. The Non Flying Dutchman
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Sunderland vs Bournmouth looks full of goals.

      Also I don't own any.

      West Ham vs Man City could well be as well.

      At least I have Aguero now.

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

      Gosling.

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    19. Uppercut Panda - A legend i…
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      ighalo - even though he's a template player, owned by 39%, confidence in him has not been this low before this season. i expect lots of sales and lots (LOTS) of people benching ighalo. If he outscores lukaku, that will be a success.

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    20. Hurricane Gilbert
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Henderson. Has been very close to scoring lately and Pool usually score many goals against NOR. Plus Hendo is the penalty taker, and NOR have given away lots of penalties before.

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    21. The Red Devil
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Daniels, Also, I hope leceister keep a CS for Fuchs sake! 😉 😛 ighalo too maybe?

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    22. Bobbydhino - ⚒ Saint Slav…
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Charlie Austin

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

      Sterling to come back onto the radar

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

      David Silva

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    25. jimmybob
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Sanchez (is 8.5% differential?)

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    26. Jonjo Shall_We? (Flowers - …
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Henderson

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    27. Dušan Citizen
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      J. Ayew

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    28. Rainmaster
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Daniels, Mirallas

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    29. Biancazzurri
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Defoe and Mirallas. I might -4 and go for it.

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

      Alexi Sanchez

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    31. agueroooooney
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Barkley (c)
      Mané
      Ayew
      Afobe
      Charlie Austin?

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      1. Bobbydhino - ⚒ Saint Slav…
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Charlie!

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    32. Piggs Boson
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Probably Rooney, hopefully Siggy.

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    33. Zasa
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Oscar

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

        I take that back, I choose you, Diego Costa.

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    34. SneakyPete
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Alexis Sanchez

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

    Worth checking out Michael Caley's timeline: https://twitter.com/MC_of_A/media

    He posted about 50 "expected goals" vs "actual goals" maps last night, roughly half of them are for Premier League players.

    It's a great way of showing how clinical a player is being when shooting at goal, more info here: http://cartilagefreecaptain.sbnation.com/2015/4/10/8381071/football-statistics-expected-goals-michael-caley-deadspin

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

      He wanted to just show the results. xG efficiency varies a lot over ~50-60 shots

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

        OK, I'm not an expert on it, just thought it was interesting and potentially useful for FPL

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

          Very useful if used with context

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

    My defence: Cresswell (MCFC)/ Simpson (STK)/ Sagna(whu)/ Toby (cp)/ Smith (sun)

    Which two to bench?

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

      Cresswell and Simpson

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

    Alexis Sanchez may also be available...

    Bloody tease

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

      That sounds very much like he'll be a sub

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

        Could happen, but It'd be out of character for Wenger. He starts or doesn't play at all, I reckon.

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      2. The Hound
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        If he's in the squad, I'd expect him to start. Wenger can't say no to him.

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

      Hope he plays a little this GW since i plan to bring him in. Same as Austin!

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

    Good morning ladies and gents...

    Butland (4)

    Alder / Bellerin / Moreno (Nyom/Smith)

    KDB / Payet / Mahrez / Alli (Fletch)

    Aguero / Lukaku / Kane

    2mil itb and 1ft

    Barkley seems like the obvious one to bring in but for Mahrez or Alli? Mahrez would leave me with money in the bank for next week?

    Any advice appreciated as always

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

      Mahrez defo

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  13. Prøphet
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Not sure why people are ditching KDB (i wanted too as well, but reconsidered).
    Since he started playing in GW 5 and is the 6th highest scoring mid. Not sure who would you get for him (except sanchez) honestly. If you cant deal with 2-2-15-2-1-15 then i can understand that.

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

      I sold him simply so I could keep Kane. It was either Kane to Aguero or KDB and Ighalo to Wijnaldum and Aguero.

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

        That is a valid reason, but dont see KDB > Silva or something along those lines just to ditch KDB.

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

          Ahh I see, agreed.

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      2. Vincent Adultman
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Same move that I made, not too fussed about losing KDB to be honest.

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

    Anyone pulling the trigger on KDB >> Sanchez?

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

      I'm thinking of doing KDB > Silva to allow me to do Ozil> Sanchez when I know he's fit

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    2. Mind över Mata
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Too soon

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

      I reckon it'l;l be a popular one later on when KDB drops into the red for a price drop.

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    4. The Hound
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Next week unless I have to get rid of Arnie first.

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    5. Misery likes Kompany
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      not this week.

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  15. Mind över Mata
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Bench one please:

    A) Walcott (CHE)
    B) Mahrez (STK)
    C) Alli (cry)
    D) Yaya (whm)
    E) Payet (MCI)

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

      Yaya first choice, Walcott second.

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    2. DA Minnion (Former great)
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      A

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    3. Misery likes Kompany
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      i think c)

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

      A

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    5. Mavric Marco
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      A

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      1. Mind över Mata
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Cheers all, A seems to be the answer

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    6. Bobbydhino - ⚒ Saint Slav…
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      You listed it in perfect order for me...Walcott first to the bench!

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  16. Misery likes Kompany
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Which defender to lose for Daniels (or another cheapie)

    a) Williams
    b) Moreno
    c) Dier
    d) Bellerin
    e) Dawson

    Thanks

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

      I'd get rid of Moreno from that lot (saying that I'm thinking of starting him this week

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      1. Misery likes Kompany
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        yeah - this is the problem

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

      Absolutely keep Moreno , decent fixtures and the guy is due some serious points he's so attacking it's just a matter of time .

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

        How much god damn time does he need?

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

    Would you play Daniels over Darmian,Moreno or Simpson?

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

      still considering selling Darmian. I just have that feeling that Southampton will score

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

      Over Moreno

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    3. Mavric Marco
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      I'm thinking of playing Daniels over Simpson, i've just got him in and might take a punt on his attacking potential vs Simpsons CS potential.

      Stoke have lots of attacking threat, with or without Arnie, and could easily grab a goal.

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

      Yes over Simpson.

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

      Thanks all

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

      yes

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

    Got £15m to spend on two midfielders, thinking Silva and a £5.1m mid, who should I bring in?

    Players going out are Ayew and Lamela (long time coming).

    Thanks

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

      Barkley and Payet?

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

        This

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  19. Lumberjack
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Struggling with my starting 11, how does this look?

    Butland (Elliot)
    Moreno/ Bellerin/ Dawson / (Dier/ Wolly)
    KDB/ Ozil/ Payet/ Alli/ (Mahrez)
    Kun / Kane/ Ig

    Have 1 Ft but can't afford Ig to Luk so saving this week

    Cheers

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  20. drokkeh
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Ultra boring transfer week!

    Did Westwood -> Gosling and Oxford -> Targett

    🙁

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

      My story for 7 GWs now...Why would you use both transfers though?

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  21. Individual
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Play:

    A) Zouma (ars)
    or
    B) Dann (TOT)

    Thinking Dann maybe but I guess both have equal goal threat.

    Any enlightening thoughts? Am rolling my FT given the potential DGWs upcoming + also to mitigate injuries over Cup ties prior to next midweek round!

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  22. Camp No No
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    A pick from Caley's xG shot maps:

    https://twitter.com/MC_of_A/status/690326560335880192

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    1. Camp No No
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      And another one:

      https://twitter.com/MC_of_A/status/690321471533682688

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    2. Camp No No
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      And here a very interesting couple:

      https://twitter.com/MC_of_A/status/690320906464411648

      https://twitter.com/MC_of_A/status/690320304183320577

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

      "STATHEAD THESIS:

      The hidden striker skill of getting shots from good positions is more important than the lauded skill of finishing them."

      😉

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      1. Camp No No
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        That's it. However, the skill to finish them is important too. You see there that Yaya guy who always outperforms the xG. And then that Theo guy who massively underperforms despite being served a big chance after another. There are guys who always outperform. Like Messi.

        Another, well proven, STATHEAD THESIS is this:

        Messi is pretty good at football.

        😉

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

          Read the replies
          https://twitter.com/MC_of_A/status/690326560335880192

          Walcott usually outperforms xG and 39 shots is a VERY SMALL sample size

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          1. Camp No No
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            Didn't we have this discussion before and I took a good look at his career shooting stats? I refer back to that.

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    4. Camp No No
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      The prediction's interesting too:

      https://twitter.com/MC_of_A/status/688793481930784768

      Note: the winner is _always_ a club that outperform's its expectations, so the winner will most probably noticeably more points than 76, probably 90+, and it being so tight at the top between City and Arse, it can be either.

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  23. Jonny HOW SON?
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Would you rather get a:

    A) cheap defender-Targett
    B) cheap mid-Gosling

    As an Aguero enabler?

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

      B nailed on

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

      B if he is 5th mid otherwise A

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    3. Gooner Kebab
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      B

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    4. Charlie Austin Powers
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Targett looks a solid choice, although is he going to keep him position?

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

    Thinking of mixing it up

    Butland
    Rose Evans Huth
    Marhez KDB Ozil Wijnaldum
    Kane Lukaku Aguero

    McCarthy Bellerin Stanislas Ward 0.3 ITB 2FT

    A) KDB ---> Barkely
    B) Bellerin ---> Baines/Jags
    C) KDB and Def ---> Barkley and Baines/Jags
    D) Something else?

    Currently on A simply due to the fact that he is so inconsistent and don't fancy shipping anyone else.

    Cheers

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

      Keep KDB

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

        He is my worst preforming starting midfielder. Also have little money tied up in him

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

          he is the 6th highest scoring midfielder and came in gw5

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  25. FISSH
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Ighalo... you are ever so close to being removed from my team for a hit. Ergh. I should probably hold for one more week shouldn't i...

    Problem is im probably going to get Lukaku anyway.. figure I may aswell take the hit now and effectively save a transfer?

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    1. Sp0rting
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      It's Iggy's last chance in my team this week.

      Having said that, I have Lukaku playing too.

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

        if you were pretty sure you would get Lukaku anyway, would you leave Iggy or take the hit knowing you will be able to use a transfer on something else?

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        1. Sp0rting
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Looking at Lukaku's form, ownership and the Captain's Poll, I'd probably take the hit.

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

      just hold mate

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    3. Holmes
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      I'm keeping him over Kane 😮

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  26. Sp0rting
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Starting: Daniels, Mahrez

    Benched: Bellerin, Alli

    Look about right?

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

      Sunderland will score. Chelsea may not

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    2. Lateriser 12
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Alli over Mahrez for me.

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

    Anyone else feeling a blank from Aguero this weekend? Only thing preventing me from captaining him.

    All depends on whether City or West Ham get the first goal I think.

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    1. Sp0rting
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Don't have him but even if I did, my armband would still be on Kane.

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

      I can't remember big haul from him away at London. I'm not saying he is due a blank this week but surely there are better options for the armbrand - Lukaku, Kane, Mahrez and even Payet is looking like a good option imo..

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

        Only time I remember is this match with two goals and an assist:

        http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/24503985

        But that's over two years ago and it's a different West Ham now

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

          Yeah I remembered that game now 😀 This was the champion season for City when only Liverpool had any chance to catch them and WH were relegation candidates, right?

          As you said it's much different right now and Bilic is much better tactician than BFS tho..

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    3. FISSH
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      West ham have conceded the most chances in the centre over the last 4 gameweeks. That is enough for me to captain Kun

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

        Maybe because Kouyate was injure and with him on the pitch they are much stronger at the back 😉

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

    Looking to ditch KDB? Members are advised to read this excellent members community article from Jaffalicious before pressing the button. http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2016/01/22/kevin-de-bruynes-home-and-away-form/

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

      as a non-owner can you please remove this 😉

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

      lol at KDB sellers

      season keeper

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

        Lol@ however invented this concept of "season keeper" -_-

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        1. RubeRx
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          i invented it

          now what?

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

          It applies to one player in my squad - Jack Butland - since GWK 1 he's been the ultimate season keeper.

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

        Silva is better

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        1. RubeRx
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 2 months ago

          as a player, absolutely

          as a fantasy asset, KDB is better

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

            Yeah agreed , only thing is I had to downgrade kdb to silva to allow getting Sanchez 🙂

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    3. Sp0rting
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Meaning keep.

      Thanks Jonty!

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

        Maybe, maybe not. You'll have to get membership to find out. 😉

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

    Are Danies owners and those who are considering him expecting him to get cs or are you just optimistic him to get pen?

    He looks outstanding value for 4th def atm

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

      Daniels***

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      1. Hand of clod
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Well i dont expect a repeat of last weekend's haul. An assist or pen could easily happen though, especially with Sunderland's defence.

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

          If don't remember wrong that sun-bou ref has given 6 pens in his 11 games

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          1. Camp No No
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 2 months ago

            Who's on pens for Sunderland?

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

              Probably Defoe

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

      i think they are expecting a pen and CS greedy bastards

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

      Clean sheets are tough to predict so makes sense to go with a player with the possibility of attacking returns as well. It's why I got Ivanovic in and why I'm considering Koscielny too.

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  30. pundit of punts
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Points prediction -

    A. Lukaku
    B. Ighalo

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    1. Lateriser 12
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      8
      8

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

      9
      6

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    3. 1zverGGademN
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      13
      8

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    4. Sp0rting
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      6
      8

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    5. RoyaleBlue
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 2 months ago

      9
      2

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

      2
      6

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