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13 May 2016 945 comments
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With Gameweek 38’s ten fixtures all taking place on Sunday, we’re still waiting on the majority of press conferences to be rolled out later today. Here’s what we have so far…

Arsene Wenger has confirmed that Mesut Ozil has recovered from the minor hip problem that forced him to miss last week’s draw at the Etihad. Danny Welbeck is ruled out for nine months with the knee injury sustained against City, whilst Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain remains on the sidelines.

Sam Allardyce has revealed he plans to hand some younger players a run out away to Watford after Sunderland sealed their survival at home to Everton in midweek.

Vincent Kompany, David Silva and Pablo Zabaleta remain sidelined for City’s trip to Swansea. Aleksandar Kolarov requires a late fitness test, whilst Samir Nasri is “working normally” with the squad after missing out last weekend due to illness.

Adam Smith and Sylvain Distin are Bournemouth’s only absentees for the trip to Old Trafford, Eddie Howe has confirmed.

Swansea are optimistic that Jefferson Montero will recover from a hamstring problem in time for the weekend home match against Man City. Lukasz Fabianski is set to be rested, along with Ashley Williams, ahead of turning out for Poland in Euro 2016, whilst Gylfi Sigurdsson and Neil Taylor are both injured.

All this and more has now been updated in the Team News section ahead of Sunday’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. Whazza
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Wenger: "Ozil is back, Oxlade-Chamerblain won't play. Everyone else is available".

    That was a quick recovery by dat guy 😎

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    1. Backup Dancer
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      It was a very minor injury.

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      1. Whazza
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        He's out 9 months tho

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  2. Lateriser 12
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Btw guys,

    Palace have conceded 6 goals in their last 7 games. At a rate of 0.85 goals conceded per game.

    Whatever team Pardew fields, everyone will play for a place in the final.

    Do. Not. Underestimate.

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    1. RustyBz
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Underestimating!

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

      Are you staying clear of So'ton then, LR?

      I think I will be too, I've gone so long hit-free it seems a shame to ruin the record now.

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      1. Lateriser 12
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        I'm getting Ollie.

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        1. Slartibartfast
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          Good plan.

          Double Ars defence here, so stuck with either Ozil or Sanchez.

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  3. _Gunner
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Which is better?

    A- Hazard + Carrol > Ozil + Long.

    B- Hazard + Carrol > Tadic + Giroud.

    C- Coutinho + Lukaku > Ozil + Long.

    D- Coutinho + Lukaku > Tadic + Giroud.

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    1. RustyBz
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      C

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    2. Hasselbaink Forever
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      C

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    3. the_wizard__
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      C or D. How do you still have Lukaku?!

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      1. _Gunner
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        have Norwich home, maybe he will get some points. 😀
        Just saying

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    4. Mavric Marco
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      D, but I think getting rid of Lukaku could sting you...

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      1. _Gunner
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        same exact feeling :S
        I've kept him for the last 3 GWs, why ditch now ahead of NOR who are already relegated ! ?

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        1. Mavric Marco
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          I've got him, he owes us both BIG! 🙁

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  4. VS10_
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    West Ham United FC ‏@whufc_official 2m2 minutes ago
    SB: "We've come in today and touch wood everyone has come through the last game ok."

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  5. Mavric Marco
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Bottomed

    Lanzini > Tadic was my FT.

    Think I should take a -4pt hit for anything or G2G?

    Robles
    PvA Smalling Gabriel
    Payes Tadic Hazard Sanchez(c)
    Defoe Aguero Lukaku

    Bench: Darlow Mahrez Delaney Simpson

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    1. Backup Dancer
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      When you're having to bench mahrez, you don't need to take a minus 4.

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      1. Backup Dancer
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Also Howard will be playing for Everton so start darlow.

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        1. Mavric Marco
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          or I could bench wa**er Darlow in!

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      2. Mavric Marco
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Ha! 🙂 Yes I suppose you're right

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    2. Gooner Kebab
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Mahrez ahead of Defoe perhaps?

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      1. Mavric Marco
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Yea maybe, you think Defoe will start?

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  6. Billy Gilmore
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    What a Wednesday of FPL that was 😀

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    1. RustyBz
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Unbelievable how you managed to get 3 goal from Kone & PvA 😆

      Awesome score!

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      1. Billy Gilmore
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Haha yeah. I woke up to see the score and was like, "nice, hopefully a couple from Defoe". Never in a million years expected that 😀

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    2. England's Number 1
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Hazard and Beneteke scored! It was like a flashback to last season!

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    3. Lateriser 12
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      It was.

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    4. Hooky
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Monster jump in rank for you. Well played!

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      1. Billy Gilmore
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Thanks. Was on a red arrow after Tuesday night 😆

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  7. No Pirlo No Party
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Mignolet
    Bellerin - Gabriel - Rose
    Sanchez(c) - Payet - Lanzini - Fabregas
    Aguero - Kane - Defoe

    (Robles - Cresswell - Simpson - Lingard) - 1FT £1.0

    Forget about AoA?
    Fabregas --> Tadic?

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  8. Slartibartfast
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Repost due to bottoming. Not FPL-related.

    Somebody just started sending me messages on whatsapp asking if i was the sales person they spoke to on the phone this morning. I was with a customer all morning, so it wasn't me, but I asked if she remembered the name so if it was someone I work with, I could pass on the info. She didn't know which office the guy was at, his name or anything. But she sent me a phone number and said 'this was his phone number'...

    I'm really confused. I can't get my head around why she's sending messages to my phone number when she has the number of the guy she's looking for.

    I mean... what!?!

    Anyway, she's working with me now 😎

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    1. Gooner Kebab
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      huh what?

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      1. Slartibartfast
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        I know. I don't understand either.

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    2. Jafalad
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      I think she made a connection with you. 😉

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    3. Pariße
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      She wants the D

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  9. JJO
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    So Iwobi probably wont start?

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    1. Backup Dancer
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      How so?

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      1. JJO
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Ozil back
        Wilshere to play maybe
        2/3 of Arteta,Rosicky,Flamini to get some time?
        Wally?

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        1. Backup Dancer
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          Good point. I'd be happy with this as my rival has him.

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          1. JJO
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 6 months ago

            I wouldnt 😉
            But almost certain he wont start

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    2. Saniul
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Yes, could be a front three of Sanchez, Wilshere and Ozil.

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    3. VS10_
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      I'm taking a -4 to switch to Giroud as my 3rd Arsenal. If he doesn't perform as a man of the match he'll come off at 59 anyway.

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      1. JJO
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        I wolud do that too but dont have enough cash to do Iwobi+Caroll to Giroud+Tadic
        I knew i had to transfer out Iwobi instead of RLC to empty that 1 Ars place

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  10. KLOPPS AND ROBBERS... the s…
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    A) Fabregas > Tadic
    B) Kane/Martial > Vardy
    C) Save FT for next season 🙂

    de Gea
    PvA, Gabriel, Bellerin
    Fabregas, Payet, Sanchez, Mahrez
    Kane, Kun, Martial

    Darlow, Noble, Simpson, Delaney

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    1. Mavric Marco
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      A

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

      c 😆

      Nah, A looks worth the punt for free.

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      1. KLOPPS AND ROBBERS... the s…
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Ta, a it is
        Sell you my FT 🙂

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  11. Mavric Marco
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Any chance Robles could play now with Roberto gone or will Tim 100% play the final game?

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    1. KLOPPS AND ROBBERS... the s…
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Robles had a shocker on Wed, I think they will give Tim his last start

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

      The farewell to Timmy is probably a club decision as much as the manager, so I'd still expect Howard to start.

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    3. Mavric Marco
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Cheers both, Have to play Darlow then.

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    4. pompeyfan
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      I really don't see the point in these farewell gestures. He played the other day, that should be enough. If he's not first choice he shouldn't start. He can do a lap of honour at the end if he wants to thank the fans.

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  12. samaael
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Bench one out of carroll, Defoe and nasri?

    Or take another hit

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  13. Saniul
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    I am wondering if I should push my luck a bit more to get into the top 100, or just be where I am. I have decided on Carroll to Shane Long for my FT already, no talking me out of it.

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    1. mr messi
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Do you think Long will score more than Tadic?

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      1. Saniul
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Already have Mane, don't have another midfielder slot. But well, could go either way assuming both play.

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    2. Saniul
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Sorry, incomplete question. Do I do one of these for a hit?

      A. Deeney to Giroud?
      B. Martial to Aguero?
      C. Coutinho to some mid, since Mane might not play?
      D. Sell one of PVA/Gabriel to ensure three defenders.

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      1. pompeyfan
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Don't really fancy any of those hits. I reckon Deeney could do very well his week.

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  14. mr messi
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Can I make up 27 points? I've been trailing my ml leader for weeks. It would be some comeback!

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    1. jimbobmij
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Depends on how different your teams are. I have a 32 point lead over my rival but our teams are quite different so I'm not THAT confident that I have it all wrapped up just yet. Anything can happen in the final gameweek. It can get crazy.

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    2. KLOPPS AND ROBBERS... the s…
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Any chips?
      What are your differentials?

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      1. mr messi
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        I have Hazard, Smalling, Defoe, Carroll, Gabriel
        He has Kane, Illoa, Mahrez, Firmino

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        1. KLOPPS AND ROBBERS... the s…
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          Hmm the only folks from his I can see hurting you are Firmino but he is also a risk.
          You look strong enough but not sure on making up 27 points.
          Good luck! 🙂

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    3. Arteta
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      With the right captain you definitely can.

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      1. mr messi
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        I'm just annoyed I didn't tc Payet last week, I went Carroll as I knew he wouldn't have him and would pick Payet. I would only be a few points behind if I'd gone Payet.

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  15. Winter_is_coming
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Hello, need your help, guys!

    I`m 14 points behind in my ML, we have very similar teams. I have 6,5 in the bank and 1 FT.

    My team:
    De Gea
    Cresswell - PVA - Bellerin
    Payet - Hazard - Townsend - Sanchez
    Lukaku - Carroll - Defoe

    Rival:
    De Gea
    Azpilicueta - PVA - Bellerin
    Tadic - Hazard - Antonio - Sanchez
    Lukaku - Rashford - Aguero

    What I can do?

    1) Not panic, use FT Townsend ---->>> DeBruyne and captain KDB.
    2) Get Aguero, Giroud and Arnautovic (Tadic) (-8) and hope for different captain choice
    3) Another hits and options

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    1. RustyBz
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Hmm, I'd go Townsend->Ozil and hope for the best.

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      1. Winter_is_coming
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        I`m worrying of Aguero. I have information, that rival will captain Sanchez, so, Kun even can be my differential

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        1. RustyBz
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          Can you get ozil + aguero for a (-4)?

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          1. Winter_is_coming
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 6 months ago

            Only if Defoe (Carroll) and Hazard to Ozil and Aguero. Even can get Kun straight, because don`t want to loose Lukaku, too risky.

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            1. Winter_is_coming
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 12 Years
              9 years, 6 months ago

              can`t get Kun straight*

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    2. Mavric Marco
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Not panic, use FT Townsend ---->>> DeBruyne BUT captain SANCHEZ!

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      1. Winter_is_coming
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Rival will captain him, so i don`t win points even with Alexis haul 🙁

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        1. Mavric Marco
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          Rival could go Kun..?

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          1. Winter_is_coming
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 6 months ago

            We are in very good relationships and he definetely will captain Alexis and already use FT (Firmino to Tadic).

            So, all eyes on me...

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    3. KLOPPS AND ROBBERS... the s…
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Dont have any faith in your front 3
      Lukaku > Aguero
      Townsend > Tadic

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    4. No Pirlo No Party
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Cresswell, Payet, Townsend, Carroll + Defoe
      vs
      Azpilicueta, Tadic, Antonio, Rashford + Aguero

      Potentially worth getting Mane/Tadic and a different captain (he will surely captain Sanchez?).
      Then pray Aguero does nothing.

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      1. DJ1000
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Get aguero in

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  16. Beavis
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Man City have scored 14 goals against Swansea in the last 5 appearances - 7 goals away in last 2 apps, 7 goals at home in last 3 apps.

    Aguero has featured in 3 of these 5 games and only got 1 assist.

    Surely if Man City continue to pummel them as they have done recently then Aguero will be in the goals?

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    1. RustyBz
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Swansea have been very very good since February, especially at Home. City have been horrendous all season away from home. Don't exepct a pummeling

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      1. mr messi
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        They beat Chelsea 3-0 away. Hat trick for Aguero.

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        1. RustyBz
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          apart from their game, their away goal scoring form is pathetic.

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          1. DJ1000
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 6 months ago

            Get aguero in! Have to win the game, pellegrinis last match, Swansea have a 2nd team out

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  17. GS456
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    which is better for Coutinho and Carrol for a -4?

    A) Tadic and Giroud

    B) Ozil and Long

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    1. Mavric Marco
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      A

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    2. mattieboy
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      A without question

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      1. DJ1000
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        A

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  18. VS10_
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    @SouthamptonFC
    We’re delighted to announce that @FraserForster and @Prowsey16 have signed new long-term contracts with #SaintsFC!

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    1. Saniul
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Ward-Prowse is a very good player. Can't believe he is just 22, been around since Soton got promoted imo.

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      1. Billy Gilmore
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        That's not really a matter of opinion 😛

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  19. Lateriser 12
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Combined totals of 34 and 37?

    299 (-4)

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    1. Saniul
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Andy Carroll TC. Enough said.

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    2. KLOPPS AND ROBBERS... the s…
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      wow!
      254 (-8)

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    3. Individual
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      277(-12) here - really good score Lateriser!

      Reason I didn't quite hit the 300 was just bad luck - things like playing Townsend over Sanchez last weekend (tbh you'd always play Townsend vs. Villa), Caroll + Lukaku's travails (probably less to do with luck) and (okay, again arguably less to do with luck) my Liverpool players only really playing 1 game in the DGW.

      Still, I'm not too upset with that overall score. Wanted to hit above 150 from BB (34) and around 100 for my TC (37) and achieved both objectives.

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    4. RustyBz
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      crazy scores!

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    5. Mavric Marco
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      259 (-12)

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    6. Mark-O
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      313(-12)

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    7. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      167 (-12) 😆

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      1. Irish Madridista ⭐
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Hahaha well it's clear to see where my season went wrong 😆

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    8. Kings of Lyon ★
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      263

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  20. Mind över Mata
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    ML rival is 40 points ahead and has Sanchez and Aguero, probably captaining Sanchez.

    Best move to beat him??

    A) Fab -> Mane / Tadic and captain
    B) A but captain Aguero

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    1. Mavric Marco
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      A) Fab -> Tadic

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    2. Lateriser 12
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      A with mane else B. Tadic not explosive enough for me.

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    3. Individual
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      A with Mane and hope for a haul - high risk, high reward. Now or never.

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  21. Mark-O
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    What is the code to join Euro fantasy, anyone? Cheers!

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  22. Individual
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Flores gone.

    Madness, surely? Any Watford fans out there?

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    1. Jafalad
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Makes no sense whatsoever. Some of these people who run football clubs are utterly clueless.

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      1. Individual
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        As I thought. Really don't know what else he could have done.

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      2. Give The Todd Some Love
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Such a ridiculous statement. English football still doesn't understand the principle of having a head coach NOT a manager. The head coach is replaceable, the upper management less so. The Pozzos are some of the best owners in the world (look them up), and have undoubtedly been a success in England.

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        1. Jafalad
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          No need to look anyone up. Anyone can see what a good job Flores has done.

          I would suggest your idea of the importance of the head/management is the wrong way round.

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          1. Give The Todd Some Love
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 6 months ago

            He has done a good job, and I would have given him a second season. But the Pozzos believe he's not the person to move the club forward, and they know what they're doing. Everyone was shocked when we didn't give Jokanovic a new contract after getting us promoted - was that a bad decision?

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            1. Jafalad
              • 15 Years
              9 years, 6 months ago

              Is this the same management team that hired and fired four different managers all within the same season the year previous?

              Flores has been there a year. Firing managers in the short term makes very little sense. A team like Watford need long term thinking. I'd be worried for next season.

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              1. Give The Todd Some Love
                • 14 Years
                9 years, 6 months ago

                You realise we got promoted that season right? So obviously things worked out alright...

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    2. Mavric Marco
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Hay Individual!

      Yea madness, Watford have had a great season! They could go down next season now...?

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      1. Individual
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Must be in the mix now..

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      2. Give The Todd Some Love
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        People said the same thing when Southampton sacked Adkins, when West Ham sacked BFS, when Leicester hired Ranieri. I didn't particularly want Flores to leave, but the football in 2016 has been awful.

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        1. DJ1000
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          Flores done brilliantly well with a very average team. Been very well organised and workmanlike. Without deeney and Ighalo though would have been in big trouble. If either of those two get injured could be in big trouble. So Flores might be better out of it

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  23. Tsssst
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    what should i do? any ideas?

    rival 7 pts behind

    Mannone Mignolet
    Cresswell Fuchs Rojo Bellerin Gabriel
    Townsend Coutinho Payet Sanchez King
    Ageuro Carroll Kane

    mine 7 pts ahead

    Mannone Mignolet
    Cresswell Simpson Smalling Bellerin Mangala
    Townsend Hazard Payet Sanchez Mahrez
    Aguero Carroll Defoe

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    1. Individual
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Very similar teams - seems like he has a bit more to do than you to get in front.

      I'd be tempted to be a bit annoying and block with Defoe --> Kane (oh honour, where art thou?). Think your differentials are better than his.

      And armband on Sanchez.

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      1. Tsssst
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        thanks, my only options are mahrez > saints mid, like he is likely to do with coutinho...
        or get gabriel as well - as i cant afford to turn defoe or caroll into giroud or kane.

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        1. Individual
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          Ah I see.

          In that case, can you afford Townsend to Tadic and play 3-5-2, benching Carroll?

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          1. Tsssst
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 6 months ago

            haha i wish, -6 off, good suggestion though.

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          2. Tsssst
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 6 months ago

            i can do mahrez to tadic and bench townsend or carroll, he has carroll and townsend mind so hopefully we bench same.

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    2. Jafalad
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Triple up on ARS: Defoe->Gru.

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      1. Tsssst
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        thanks, my only options are mahrez > saints mid, like he is likely to do with coutinho...
        or get gabriel as well - as i cant afford to turn defoe or caroll into giroud or kane.

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  24. Whats the Mata?
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Will defoe start? Or take a hit to get martial in?

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    1. RustyBz
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      He might not, but expect him to

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    2. Rafster
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      I'm thinking the same .. but do you think Martial is a better pick than the likes of Giroud and Long ?

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      1. DJ1000
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Wouldn't take a hit to get martial in. Long or giroud better prospects

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  25. daddybeak
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Trying to win mini-league - have 18 point lead

    Me + 1FT:
    Darlow (Robles)
    Bellerin, PVA, Moreno (Delaney)(Simpson)
    Iwobi Payet Sanchez Hazard (Coutinho)
    Carroll Aguero Defoe

    Him - likely + 1FT:
    Darlow (Robles)
    Bellerin, Smalling, Cresswell (Fuchs)(Dann)
    Iwobi Payet Sanchez Mahrez (Firminio)
    Carroll Aguero Defoe

    What's my FT to block? Delaney ->Smalling and bench Moreno? PVA may not play though. Nor Defoe.

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    1. Individual
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Yeah guess it's a block. Wouldn't worry too much about PvA not playing, you'll at least get someone off the bench.

      Those are mightily similar teams lol

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  26. Muzza13
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Long in Defoe out or Mane/Tadic in and Willian out? I prefer Mane to Tadic even though he's ill

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    1. DJ1000
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      So do i

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  27. Mavric Marco
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Play Mahrez or Defoe?

    Currently on Defoe with Mahrez 1st sub...

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    1. Lumberjack
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      I've got Defoe and starting to worry about game time for him (and PVA) given Big Sams comments. I'd okay Mahrez to avoid a potential 1-pointer

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    2. Individual
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Depends on your situation, SS, but I'd be tempted by giving Mahrez a last hurrah - think Sunderland will be less motivated now (youngsters may play so Defoe is a slight doubt, but very slight) whereas there will be a good atmosphere at Stamford Bridge. Think Watford will play well for the outgoing QSF, too.

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    3. Mavric Marco
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Cheers both, good points...making me think Mahrez now!

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  28. Gotta Wijnaldum points
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Getting rid of Sturridge & Firmino for a -4. Which option to take:

    a. De Bruyne & Deeney

    Or

    b. Aguero & 5.1 mid

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    1. Mavric Marco
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      B, with Lanzini?

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      1. Gotta Wijnaldum points
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Already have 3 West Ham

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    2. KLOPPS AND ROBBERS... the s…
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      B

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    3. Individual
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Depends on your situation - just going for points? Or in an ML chase/holding a lead?

      A if you're chasing / going for points
      B if you're holding

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      1. Gotta Wijnaldum points
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Leading by 15 points. ML rival doesn’t have Aguero. Not too bothered about blocking - just want the max amount of points!

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        1. Individual
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          Deffo A then, I'd say - 2 good players vs. Kun and crud 🙂

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          1. Gotta Wijnaldum points
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 6 months ago

            cheers

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        2. Gotta Wijnaldum points
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          could transfer Firmino out for bench fodder and just play redmond? seems a waste of a -4 but need to do so in order to get funds for Aguero

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  29. Bubz
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Any chance Fosu Mensah starts this weekend?

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    1. RustyBz
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Always a chance. Not likely though

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    2. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      never know with lvg

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  30. Dezrar
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    1. KDB & Long
    2. Mane & Martial
    3. Tadic & Martial
    4. Mane/Tadic & Long

    Help! And then who of those to (c)?

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    1. Mavric Marco
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      1

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