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8 April 2016 1043 comments
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Roberto Firmino is back in contention for Liverpool’s home clash with Stoke, though the Reds have major concerns over Jordan Henderson. West Ham duo Sam Byram and James Collins are not yet ready to return, Aaron Ramsey could be back in the Arsenal squad, whilst Yohan Cabaye and Connor Wickham are passed fit for Palace’s double Gameweek.

Roberto Firmino returned to action with a sub appearance in Liverpool’s draw with Dortmund last night. Jordan Henderson could be set for a stint on the sidelines, though – the Reds’ skipper was forced off with a knee injury at the break, with Jurgen Klopp conceding that the initial prognosis “doesn’t look good”.

Sam Byram and James Collins will return to training for West Ham today but will remain sidelined for the weekend clash with Arsenal. Cheick Kouyate is available for selection after the FA rescinded a three-match ban triggered by his dismissal against Palace last Saturday.

Aaron Ramsey and Mathieu Flamini are expected to be available for Arsenal’s trip to Upton Park after stepping up their recoveries in training. Jack Wilshere and Tomas Rosicky will step up their recoveries with a run-out for the reserves this evening.

Yohan Cabaye and Connor Wickham have been passed fit for Palace’s clash with Norwich this weekend. Emmanuel Adebayor faces a late fitness test, whilst James McArthur and Brede Hangeland remain on the sidelines.

Adam Smith is a doubt for Bournemouth’s trip to Villa after he was forced off with a hernia problem against City last weekend. Harry Arter, Benik Afobe and Stanislas are still unavailable, whilst Callum Wilson is “not far away” from returning after months on the sidelines with knee ligament damage.

Andre Ayew is available for Swansea’s clash with Chelsea after recovering from a calf complaint. Leon Britton and Jordi Amat are both doubts due to back problems.

Shane Long is back in contention for Southampton’s home match with Newcastle, though Steven Davis will miss out with an ankle problem picked up against Leicester last weekend.

Gareth Barry is available for Everton’s double Gameweek after serving out a two-match ban in last week’s loss to United. Leon Osman and Steven Pienaar are expected to recover from knocks in time for tomorrow’s trip to Watford.

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  1. Meinhoff
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Do we really count having Darlow as having a gw35 player? Is that 1 point worth having over DDG's 0 pts and money from not having Smalling invested in real options?

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    1. Woy of the Wovers
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      He could get more. DDG can't

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      1. r0scr0w
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        He could get minus.

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        1. Woy of the Wovers
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          So could anyone you have playing this week.

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        2. Lord Flashheart
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          This

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      2. Meinhoff
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        True that. But very unlikely imho

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    2. V-2 Schneiderlin
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      he's an enabler for people (like me) who have low team value & prefer to put resources into attacking players

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

    coutinho or firmino ??

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    1. cheeky moses
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      cout

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    2. HurriKane
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      firm has better end product. coutinho nailed on

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    3. rnrd
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      tough one.
      I go for Coutinho myself. he's been showing good things lately. He's on free kicks. Henderson's injury makes him pretty much essential in the midfield and not prone to rotation wherheas Firmino's fitness is questionnable + firmino won't be playing up front until Sturridge is fit. Origi has made a claim for the 9 spot yesterday to so Coutinho more appealing for me.
      In fact, to me, question rather is Milner or Coutinho ? (milner on pens, and nailed)

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      1. magnetsbitch
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        come on..its milner..we all know what he is..its the double gw prospect thats clouding your judgement

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    4. ekul the lokonga enthusiast
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      tino

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    5. magnetsbitch
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      but now that henderson is injured..firmino place is nailed on.aint it

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  3. Cojiro
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Please RMT. Here's where I am

    Mignolet/ Robles

    Mangala/ Bellerin/ Gabriel/ Jagielka/ Ward
    Sanchez/ Payet/ Mahrez/ Coutinho/ Lingard
    Mitrovic/ Lukaku/ Kun 1.6ITB

    plan to transfer out Ward and Jagielka so I have XI for GW 35 using FT

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    1. Top 210 Club
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Nice Kompany may be back for DGW and wouldn't keep Mahrez if using BB

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  4. Still Unsure
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Seems like every WC team on here doesn't have Kane.
      Despite no DGW, is everyone really ditching the league's in form striker?

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      1. Drop Dead Tsimikas
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        If you bought him high, you can always get him back and not lose too much. I'm ditching him this week but bringing him back eventually.

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      2. cheeky moses
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        yee

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      3. ekul the lokonga enthusiast
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        its only a prblem if you bough him early. i got kane at 10.0, hes now 10.4 so it would be crazy for me to ditch on that front. hes in form so it would be crazy for me to ditch anyway

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      4. RustyBz
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        DGWers = fun. I've won my MLs anyway

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        1. Top 210 Club
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          this

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      5. Doolittle
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        I tried to fit him in, but it means Darlow, Monreal and Firmino over Mignolet, Bellerin and KDB if I have Mitrovic.

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      6. Top 210 Club
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Did it last gw already

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    • Drop Dead Tsimikas
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Lost on last page:

      WC team (really unfortunate I can't play the bench chip this week, so I need bench order help as well):

      Robles (Mignolet)
      Cresswell - Delaney - Bellerin (Fuchs, Gabriel)
      Coutinho - Payet - Bolasie - Sanchez (Mahrez)
      Aguero - Lukaku - Martial

      Thoughts?

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      1. JamesFG
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        You have 6 outfield players blanking in GW35 so I'd address that

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        1. Drop Dead Tsimikas
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          A -4 takes care of that

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      2. cheeky moses
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        i'd try and get Smalling instead of Cresswell, otherwise looking good!

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        1. Drop Dead Tsimikas
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          Smalling might be a late add - next week. No use having him for an away to Spurs.

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      3. cheeky moses
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        fuchs -> simpson
        Bolasie -> lingard
        Martial-> mitrovic
        Mahrez-> firmino
        Cresswell-> Smalling

        Possible?

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        1. Drop Dead Tsimikas
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          Probably, but:

          1. Fuchs gets attacking points
          2. I have zero faith in United's attack beyond Martial and maaaaybe Rashford.
          3. Really not sold on Mitro, although in a pinch he may not be a bad shout - going to think about this one.
          4. Don't want to transfer out Mahrez - would lose a ton getting him back in.
          5. Cresswell to Smalling will likely happen, but not this week.

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    • JamesFG
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      A) Robles, Smalling, Mahrez, Coutinho/Firmino
      B) DDG, Delaney, Lennon, KDB

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      1. Drop Dead Tsimikas
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        A

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    • HurriKane
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Used 2nd wc in jan. Best option is ?

      A) Sanchez Lanzini (already have Ozil Payet)

      B) Martial Coutinho

      If i got for A i wont have any liverpool or manunited attacking cover

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      1. Drop Dead Tsimikas
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        B

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    • Eric Banternaaa
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      0.3 ITB

      Robles | Darlow
      Delaney | Clyne | Sako | Bellerin | Gabriel
      Bolasie | Sanchez | Coutinho | Barkley | Payet
      Lukaku | Kun | Martial

      Criticise all you want, please..

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    • Costa's Counsellor
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      When do we find out that Rooney has had a massive setback and we can all get Rashford?

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      1. VS10_
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        1530

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    • Lord Flashheart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Why everyone on Robles/darlow combo?
      Can Hennessy / mignolet work as well?

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      1. Meinhoff
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Of course, but way more expensive

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      2. John t penguin
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        some of us need to shop at lidls

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        1. andy85wsm
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          • 15 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          I get my nuts from Lidl

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          1. John t penguin
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 11 months ago

            https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wdHxyGcLoQ

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      3. jlut
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        money saved allows us to get coverage of good teams elsewhere

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      4. Lord Flashheart
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Ok cheers

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      5. Drop Dead Tsimikas
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Going Robles-Mignolet meself

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    • Shack
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Does anyone have a good spreadsheet template for planning through the next few gameweeks - thanks!

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      1. Taffer
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        does anyone want to do my fantasy team for me?

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        1. Wirtzle Gummidge
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          Only for a member

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      2. Sp0rting
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2016/04/05/the-digest-gameweek-32-4/?hc_page=3#hc_comment_13057705

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      3. BROOKLYN GOONER
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1zcb5jGdVitByKQ8R1X4gcEBpiNY9qbLylr72btlTubc/edit#gid=629680924

        The second tab is probably the most useful.

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    • Cal1umz
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Please RMT:

      -------------Darlow------------
      ----Sahko-Bellerin-Gabriel----
      Lennon-Sanchez-KDB-Coutinho
      --Aguero--Mitrovic--Lukaku--

      Subs- Robles - Simpson - Lanzini - Targett

      Thanks!!

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    • rnrd
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      any MUFC presser scheduled for today?
      Rooney's fitness update can be essential to see whether Rashford and lindgard are options for GW34 don't you think?

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      1. VS10_
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Always hot topics.

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    • John t penguin
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      iwobi or not iwobi that is the question
      Whether 'tis noble in the mid to suffer
      The slings and arrows of DGW fortune
      Or to take ozil against a sea of troubles
      And by opposing West Brom & palace. To buy, to keep--
      No more--and by this week to play west ham
      The heartache, and the thousand arsenal shocks
      That wenger is heir to. 'Tis a conundrum
      Devoutly to be picked. To buy, to keep--
      To keep--perchance to dream: ay, there's the rub,
      For in that DGW what dreams may come
      When we have shuffled off this emirates soil,
      Must give us paws. There's the respect
      That makes calamity of so long life.
      For who would bear the gunners tops in thy midfield

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      1. Taffer
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        genius

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        1. John t penguin
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          not all my own words 😉

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          1. Taffer
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 11 months ago

            i guessed so much 😉

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

        Iwobi it is then

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    • britlander
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Getting cold feet about dropping Kane so...

      A) Kane + Lanzini + 1.2m ITB
      B) Martial + Payet + 0.2m ITB

      Team:
      Robles / Hart
      Smalling / Sakho / Bellerin / Gabriel / Simpson
      WHM / KdB / Sanchez / Coutinho / Lingard
      Kun / Lukaku / XXX

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      1. For Fuchs Sake
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        B

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    • The Polymath
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      A) Robles and Darlow
      B) Mignolet and Darlow

      Which one and why?

      Thanks

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    • For Fuchs Sake
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Clichy to Clyne, double up on L'Pool def? Could get MUFC, but blank in 35

      Here's my team:

      Robles Cech
      Clichy Delaney Simpson Bellerin Sakho
      Alli Sanchez Payet Cout Mahrez
      Kun Luk Martial

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      1. jmcclory123
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Clichy is never getting two consecutive games

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        1. For Fuchs Sake
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          Clyne then? Or maybe a non DGW like Fonte?

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          1. Wirtzle Gummidge
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 11 months ago

            Have you considered West Ham defence?

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    • Lecky Legs FC
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      90 points behind in ML should i take a -4 hit on Sturridge > Kane?

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      1. Taffer
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        erm no way - sturridge has a DGW!

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      2. Meinhoff
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Surely you mean Kane -> Sturridge?

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      3. RustyBz
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        sounds like you're in trouble! But no you need DGWers

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        1. Lecky Legs FC
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          Sorry lads rushed my comment yes i ment Sturridge > Kane

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          1. John t penguin
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 11 months ago

            does the leader have kane and is he likely to keep
            if yes probably worth it

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            1. Lecky Legs FC
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 11 months ago

              Everyone in the top 6 ML has Kane need to gamble i think and get Sturridge this week.

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    • Cassius Clay
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Guys good morning ..can you rate my team...thanks

      Robles Darlow
      Gabriel Bellerin Sakho Dann Mangala
      Sanchez Countinho Firmino Barkley Payet
      Lukaku Aguero Wickam
      0.7 ITB

      5 DGW in GW 33
      15 DGW BB in GW 34
      11 in GW 35(dann+wickam to azpi+defoe)
      2 more transfers for 11 DGW in GW 37...

      BOOM..How is it guys :).Currently at 15 K rankings

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    • For Fuchs Sake
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Oooh Cabaye is now quite tempting now passed fit!

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    • freshboi
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Need Help! WC played

      Darlow Robles
      Simpson Bellerin Clyne Moreno Gabriel
      KDB Lanzini Payet Sanchez Fletcher
      Lukaku Kun Rashford

      0.9 in bank
      any suggestions?
      not sure about 2 x both liv and ars defenders

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    • Taffer
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Ok lads and ladettes got a simple A/B option for you guys

      do you prefer?

      De Bruyne, Bolasie, Rojo

      OR

      Firmino, Barkley and Darmien

      Final piece of my wildcard...

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      1. jmcclory123
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        B

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        1. Taffer
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          Thanks!

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      2. DVassell
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        I would prefer

        Firmino, Lennon and Smalling

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        1. Taffer
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          I'm not going near Lennon

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          1. Taffer
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 11 months ago

            Although it's interesting I can afford this...hmmm

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            1. DVassell
              • 14 Years
              9 years, 11 months ago

              I actually prefer Lennon to Barkley regardless of price- more attacking and in form

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              1. Taffer
                • 12 Years
                9 years, 11 months ago

                Ok thanks - it's a good point definitely. Do you think he's nailed with Miralles and Delef back fit again?

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      3. Hooky
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        A by a furlong

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        1. Taffer
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          I think you're right

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    • Venom Snake
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Has the font changed or my phone playing up?

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Might have done. I think you're right.

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      2. andy85wsm
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        • 15 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Looks same to me

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      3. Hooky
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Times new Yoshida?

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        1. Wirtzle Gummidge
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          Monariel

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    • DVassell
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      A or B?

      A) Firmino, Martial, Lovren

      B) Iwobi, Sturridge, Sakho

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      1. Az
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        • 16 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        A

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      2. Hasselbaink Forever
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        A

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    • awgJose
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      A) KDB, Payet, Iwobi
      B) Firmino, Payet, Mahrez
      C) Firmino, KDB, Lanzini

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      1. DVassell
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        C from that lot

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    • andy85wsm
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      • 15 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      A Rooney set back would cause mayhem

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      1. GreenWindmill
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Or Robles picking up a knock in training

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        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          Hush! 😉

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        2. andy85wsm
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          Howard's price would be annoying actually!

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        3. GreenWindmill
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          A knock expected to keep him out for a fortnight that is, not out for the rest of the season. 😈

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    • r0scr0w
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Would really appreciate some feedback/your preferred choice for the below. Thanks guys.

      A. Darmian, Sakho, Lennon, Ozil, Martial

      B. Bellerin, Moreno, Lennon, KDB, Mitrovic

      C. Darmian, Sakho, Lanzini, KDB, Martial.

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      1. Taffer
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        A - better balance

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    • Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Stilicho still about? 🙂

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    • Ruffio
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Hi all please rate my wild card team. Pod listen really for me thinking/panicking

      Gk
      Robles. Cech

      Def
      Delaney. Llovren. Janmaat. Gabriel. Rojo

      Mid

      Coutinho. Lennon. Sanchez. Lingaard. De bruyne

      Att
      Aguero. Lukaku. Rashford

      0.7 itb, not sure what to do with it! Trying to get 15 dgw 34 and 11 for 35

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    • ADucksBehind
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Opinions please?

      Mignolet Robles

      Monreal Gabriel Darmian Fuchs Delaney

      Sanchez KDB Coutinho Lanzini Lingard

      Aguero Lukaku Martial

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      1. r0scr0w
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Only 8 players for gameweek 35 including an iffy choice in Gabriel.

        That's my only criticism really. It's very similar to mine but for the reason I mentioned above I tinkered slightly, putting in Mitrovic and upgraded elsewhere (Payet-Lennon).

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