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Dugout Discussion – Spurs vs Liverpool

27 August 2016 2217 comments
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Gameweek 3 gets underway in some style: on paper, the early kick-off at White Hart Lane has the makings of a classic. However, much depends on the version of the Liverpool side that turns up.

Jurgen Klopp’s men were spectacular in the season opener against Spurs’ north London rivals, Arsenal. They followed that display a week later with frustrating showing at Burnley, as they slipped to a 2-0 reverse having hogged 83% of the ball.

As for Spurs, they’ve certainly failed to spark to this point. A stalemate with Everton was followed by a stuttering display against Palace, which eventually saw them grind out a 1-0 win.

Harry Kane is back as the lone striker. Philippe Coutinho is fit and on the Liverpool teamsheet. The scene is set for the big Fantasy assets to come to the fore.

Mark Mark created the beast. He's now looking to tame it.

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  1. Kante Be Bothered
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Walker + Lamela don't know how to feel about this

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    1. devils advocate
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Don't let it bother you. 😉

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    2. Rainer
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Unlucky + Happy. Keep hold of both for the time being!

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      1. Kante Be Bothered
        10 years, 2 months ago

        I will. Hopefully Walker injury not too serious

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        1. ChristoBisto
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Illness as opposed to injury apparently

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        2. Rainer
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Yeah, should be back after ITB for sure.

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    3. Yankee Toffee
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Same boat, I'm holding for now.

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  2. devils advocate
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Sturridge with a lazy through ball at the end there that would have sent Firmino through.

    You think that was intentional much from Mr. I should be playing central? Lol.

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    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Great striker, would be happy with him at the gunners

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

        Sturridge to Arsenal would be gold.

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    2. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
      10 years, 2 months ago

      So frustrating!

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    3. MDK
      10 years, 2 months ago

      I think you're giving Sturridge too much credit

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      1. devils advocate
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Not really. He wasn't exactly under pressure and Firmino was in a paddock of space and he still managed to play the ball behind him instead of in front of his run. Should have been a very simple pass.

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        1. MDK
          10 years, 2 months ago

          I just don't think he's that bright to think that quick.

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          1. devils advocate
            10 years, 2 months ago

            Lol.

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    4. Davido989
      10 years, 2 months ago

      It was Henderson, no?

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      1. devils advocate
        10 years, 2 months ago

        I could be wrong. Sorry I was sure it was Sturridge.

        My bad. Either way a terrible pass, lol.

        I just don't like Sturridge so tried to pin it on him, lol.

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        1. Davido989
          10 years, 2 months ago

          It was Henderson. Not Sturridge. Would've sent Firmino 1 on 1.

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          1. devils advocate
            10 years, 2 months ago

            My apologise. 🙂

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  3. TheTinman
    10 years, 2 months ago

    What's Ville Ronkas FPL number ?

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    1. The Fantastic Mr Fox
      10 years, 2 months ago

      30327

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

      https://fantasy.premierleague.com/a/team/30327/event/1

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    3. MDK
      10 years, 2 months ago

      30327

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    4. TheTinman
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Thanks all

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    5. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Can someone tell me why this bloke is talked about so much. Serious question.

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      1. RᴀᴄɪɴɢTᴏᴀᴅ
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Why do you think?

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      2. Trae44
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Looks at his past rankings

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        1. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Highest of 90th overall. Pretty solid each year.

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      3. HNI
        10 years, 2 months ago

        He is by far the best player to play the FPL game...Look at his consistency...You may have had better rank than him once but his avg rank is amazing and he is #1 in HOF of FFS too

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    6. itwaswritten
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Ville Ronka means ''Wished to Wank'' in Norwegian. Lol!

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  4. Norman Conquest
    10 years, 2 months ago

    7 from 1 decent start my main rival has cout as captain rofl

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  5. EDEN THE MAN
    10 years, 2 months ago

    How r u guys predicting Bonus Points

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    1. The Fantastic Mr Fox
      10 years, 2 months ago

      FPL points page. scroll down and click on match scoreline

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    2. Norman Conquest
      10 years, 2 months ago

      http://anewpla.net/fpl/live/27/

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    3. VS10_
      10 years, 2 months ago

      We are counting every pass, shot, tackle, block etc. manually 😎

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

    I'm not sure FPL have any idea who they're giving the second and third bonus points to.

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    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      10 years, 2 months ago

      it changes every 5 mins, you could be right

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    2. Count of Monte Hristo
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Sure they do. 2 for Lamela

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    3. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
      10 years, 2 months ago

      It's shared if players are equal. So if both players are second with say 26 they get 2 points each.

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  7. Piggs Boson
    10 years, 2 months ago

    I did Firmino -> Lamela to fund Zlatan and Tekkers. Got to be happy with that 🙂

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    1. Fischy
      10 years, 2 months ago

      what is tekkers? :p

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      1. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Technical Skills.

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      2. Piggs Boson
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Benteke 🙂

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    2. TheBusDriver
      10 years, 2 months ago

      We got it the first time.

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      1. Piggs Boson
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Glad to hear it, as this is the first time 🙂

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  8. Nabs Kebabs
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Firmino sellers, we ought to feel pretty happy with him getting just 5 pts from that.

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    1. tm245
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Especially since he funded Zlatan for me.

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    2. Davido989
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Should have got more today I thought. Henderson pass at the end to him was so poor, would've been 1 on 1.

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  9. DV8R
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 2 months ago

    0 from 0

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

      -4 from 0.

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      1. pundit of punts
        10 years, 2 months ago

        This

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      2. In Like Flynn.
        • Has Moderation Rights
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Same.

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    2. Dr Dream
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Same.

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  10. niloh1
    10 years, 2 months ago

    how can lamela get more baps than firmino? firmino created so many more chances

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  11. Acquafresca
    10 years, 2 months ago

    I love that Firmino will still be under the radar.

    Klopp absolutely loves him. Nailed on. 90mins. Up top. I'll keep.

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    1. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
      10 years, 2 months ago

      THIS!

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  12. Chucky
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Going to get rid of Bojan,Valdes,Wolly,Mahrez and Gray on my WC this week 👿

    Welcome to my team Ozil and Negredo

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  13. pundit of punts
    10 years, 2 months ago

    One happy Alli seller here. 😀

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    1. tm245
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Make that two.

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      1. Acquafresca
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Three.

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        1. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
          10 years, 2 months ago

          Four

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          1. Trae44
            10 years, 2 months ago

            Five 🙂

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

              Everybody in the house yo come on let's jive

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

            Five

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          3. Lukey27
            10 years, 2 months ago

            Hi five

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    2. Davido989
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Same. Poor again.

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    3. Bubz
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Did Alli to Lamela to fund Ibra. Delighted

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    4. ⚛Aeneas⚛
      10 years, 2 months ago

      I gave him one last chance 🙁

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

        Same 🙁

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    5. Konig Luther
      10 years, 2 months ago

      i'm not in that group

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  14. Jamie_GAWA
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Not such a masterclass keeping Firmino now?

    Lost .1 in value which is essentially .5... Only got 5 points 🙂

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    1. Milner4eva
      10 years, 2 months ago

      It's only essentially 0.5 if you are dead set on getting Pogba.

      Otherwise, it's 0.1.

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    2. Eskimooo
      10 years, 2 months ago

      It's not essentially point 5 as you team doesn't consist of 1 player , what a daft comment ...

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      1. Jamie_GAWA
        10 years, 2 months ago

        You obviously don't get the concept of it, what a daft comment..

        8.4 is as useful as 8.0 if looking for a replacement

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        1. Milner4eva
          10 years, 2 months ago

          It's only essentially 0.5 if you are dead set on getting Pogba and you have 0.0 ITB and only 1ft.

          Otherwise, it's only 0.1.

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          1. Milner4eva
            10 years, 2 months ago

            There is only one midfielder that costs 8.5.

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            1. Jamie_GAWA
              10 years, 2 months ago

              Yea Pogba who's a great pick imo

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              1. Milner4eva
                10 years, 2 months ago

                Firm's fine too

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        2. Eskimooo
          10 years, 2 months ago

          I didn't realise you can only transfer one player ...... Silly me ...

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        3. Eskimooo
          10 years, 2 months ago

          So what if you have some money in the bank ? .1 still the same as .5 ? How can you not see the stupidity of this comment ...

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    3. Bellerinmondo
      10 years, 2 months ago

      would rather have 5 points than 0.1 ITB

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      1. Jamie_GAWA
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Obviously but his replacement (Pogba) should do just as well if not better.

        Don't get me wrong it may have been the correct move but it's not as genius as people made it out to be

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    4. The Tinkerman
      10 years, 2 months ago

      I'm happy I kept him after watching that game. His biggest problem is the finishing of the other players he lays it on a plate for.

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    5. Eskimooo
      10 years, 2 months ago

      I'd also advice watching games as points don't always tell the true story

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      1. Jamie_GAWA
        10 years, 2 months ago

        I watched the game so don't be so rude.. I'm not saying he isn't a good pick BUT it wasn't as genius as people made it out to be to keep him.

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        1. Eskimooo
          10 years, 2 months ago

          It's one game ...... Get real

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          1. Jamie_GAWA
            10 years, 2 months ago

            You really are being stupid, I'm not saying he isn't a good pick - it's not that hard to understand..

            I'm saying it isn't as genius as people made it out to be to keep him..

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            1. Eskimooo
              10 years, 2 months ago

              Being stupid is insinuating losing 0.1 value is the same as losing 0.5 ..think about it

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        2. Eskimooo
          10 years, 2 months ago

          And my recollection was most people saying to ditch Firmino so I rally don't get what your talking about ...

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  15. The Tinkerman
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Who scores more (H2H)?

    Me: Firmino (5pts) + Townsend + Foster
    Rival: Walker (1pt) + Fabregas + Courtois

    Fabregas is benched to start with and Firmino may scrape a bap. I'm feeling fairly confident.

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    1. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Me

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    2. The Tinkerman
      10 years, 2 months ago

      * His first sub for Fabregas is Kingsley.

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  16. Cantona90
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Bet365

    Mirallas to score anytime 2/1

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    1. Count of Monte Hristo
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Yes

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    2. Rainer
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Donate your money to charity. Dont throw it away to the bookies.

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  17. Ryan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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    10 years, 2 months ago

    Anyone notice the secret conversation between Rose and Sturridge at the end of the game. Covering their mouths so the cameras can't pick up on what they might be talking about.

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    1. Greenbackbøøg…
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Players do that a lot

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    2. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Rose: Hey, you going to that nightclub in central tonight?
      Sturridge: Yeah

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

        Hmm, surely not a reason to cover your mouth

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    3. Davido989
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Was that the first football match you've seen..

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    4. Rainer
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Every single player does that...

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    5. Bubz
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Do they not do that in rugby?

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    6. No Name to Display
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Discussion about which kebab restaurant to go after the match..

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  18. Mull
    10 years, 2 months ago

    I don't know what's worse, Kane blanking or the Matip puns.

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    1. Neonoryx
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Shooting blanks from Matip?

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  19. Rainer
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Anyone who somehow still owns Kane, is he gone now for GW4?

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    1. Milner4eva
      10 years, 2 months ago

      surely

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

      Yeah but Dembele is back GW5 so that's when I getting him in

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      1. Milner4eva
        10 years, 2 months ago

        lol

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    3. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      10 years, 2 months ago

      can't sell now, dembele is back

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  20. Weeb Kakashi
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Have Walker and Bojan

    Frustrated! 🙂
    Considering i got Lukaku and Bojan in for hit!

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    1. TheBusDriver
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Could've been worse!

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    2. Chucky
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Bojan should have started 🙁 Want Stoke to get spanked today

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    3. Frogman
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Must admit I was tempted by Bojan also as he was on penos, guess he will make a sub appearance at least

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  21. SpaceCadet
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Thoughts on this wc team? Cheers

    foster jaku
    koscielny terry shaw Holgate amat
    hazard ozil tadic lamela mirallas
    kun gray stuani

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    1. Lxnzini
      10 years, 2 months ago

      No liverpool attacker or zlatan?

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  22. EDEN THE MAN
    10 years, 2 months ago

    SELL WALKER????????

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    1. Bubz
      10 years, 2 months ago

      DONT KNOW YET???????

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    2. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      10 years, 2 months ago

      no, he was only ill

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    3. Rainer
      10 years, 2 months ago

      NO!!

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  23. tm245
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Isn't Mane the Liverpool midfielder to have?

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    1. TheBusDriver
      10 years, 2 months ago

      That's what she said.

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      1. Rainer
        10 years, 2 months ago

        What?!?!

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  24. EDEN THE MAN
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Does anyone else think Firmino will come good. He is so creative and loads of Liverpool attacks flowed through him.

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    1. Kante Be Bothered
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Next week will be his week!

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  25. Chucky
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Hazard(C)ers unite 😎 🙂

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    1. No Name to Display
      10 years, 2 months ago

      +1

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

      Just checked my mini-leagues and whilst everyone has Kun or Ibra or both nobody has Hazard. Would love him to score now!

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      1. Chucky
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Goal and an assist would be lovely.

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  26. Cak Juris
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Best 4.5 attacking mids?
    A. Gooch
    B. Maloney
    C. Leko

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    1. Count of Monte Hristo
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Baloney

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    2. Worzel Gummidge
      10 years, 2 months ago

      None of the above.

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  27. Visionaries
    10 years, 2 months ago

    How was that a Lamela assist? Didn't touch it did he?

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

      Yeah he did. You could see it very well from the angle the cross came from

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      1. Visionaries
        10 years, 2 months ago

        Urgh, swapped Lamela for Barkley for -4 hit.
        Absolutely delighted

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  28. Milner4eva
    10 years, 2 months ago

    I think I even prefer the 'lol @' trolls to the false Dembele theory peddlers.

    Can we just forget it now?

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  29. Piggs Boson
    10 years, 2 months ago

    No idea which match to watch.

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    1. Count of Monte Hristo
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Do a scouting mission on Everton

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      1. Piggs Boson
        10 years, 2 months ago

        I want to on Arsenal, Hazard and Mahrez too 🙂

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    2. Bubz
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Soccer Saturday for me

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    3. Acquafresca
      10 years, 2 months ago

      All of them at once

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      1. Piggs Boson
        10 years, 2 months ago

        I need more monitors...

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  30. HVT
    10 years, 2 months ago

    Cameron @ 4.4 going under the radar here?

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    1. Rainer
      10 years, 2 months ago

      Essential!

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