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The Dugout Discussion – Chelsea vs Manchester United

23 October 2016 2420 comments
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The final fixture of Gameweek 9 sees us pay visit to Stamford Bridge, where Chelsea entertain former manager Jose Mourinho and Man United at 4pm.

The home side have chalked up two straight wins and clean sheets since Antonio Conte switched to a 3-4-3 formation, defeating Hull and Leicester in consecutive Premier League fixtures.

Diego Costa is the Blues’ main threat, having scored or assisted in seven of the Blues’ first eight fixtures.

The Spain international sits just one booking short of a single-match suspension, though it’s worth noting that a caution today would see him sit out the midweek EFL Cup clash with West Ham and free him up to face Southampton in Gameweek 10.

Those who have held onto Zlatan Ibrahimovic will be hoping for signs of a return to form, bearing in mind the Reds then host Burnley next weekend.

The Swede – who is the second most-captained player for Gameweek 9 – has plummeted in price to 11.3 after scoring just one goal in his previous six league outings.

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  1. TorresMagic™
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    • 16 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Bonus updated.

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    1. how now brown cow
      • 11 Years
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      Don't think it will be of interest to me.

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      1. how now brown cow
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        Sulk

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  2. Rhinos
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    He's a tricky one is Hazard, glad I kept him but it's irritating how often he gets subbed before 80mins plus Chelsea fixtures not great. He gonna be golden in a few weeks though.
    He's quality but just feels like if someone could motivate him to be on the offensive all game he'd be the best player in the league by a mile

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  3. Coaly
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Worth giving Son another week?

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    1. FPL Virgin
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      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      I am. Leciester away have shipped a lot of goals.

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    2. MOZIL
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      is he going to start next week?

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      1. Coaly
        • 13 Years
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        Not sure. Could be Janssen up top and don't see Lamela being benched for Son

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      2. FPL Virgin
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        • 9 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        I guess the league cup game against Liverpool will offer some clues.

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  4. ANDER.
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    Those who watch the game, how was Sterling? Worth keeping with Kun?

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    1. andymck
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      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Changed the game when he was moved to the right

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      1. Eddie
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        • 13 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        I only saw the first half and he wasn't really in the picture. What happened 2nd half?

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

      Out wide, predictable and uninterested performance in overall. He is gone for me

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      1. how now brown cow
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Would you take a hit to get shot?

        Antonio got to go first.

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    3. Pasqualinho
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Awful first half, but fairly bright in the second - although he was much more likely to assist than score. As to whether you keep him and Kun - on this performance, no - but Soton were very well organised so you might want to see how they go against different teams before making that decision.

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      1. walkman666
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        • 11 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        I saw the same. He was good in the second half, but also, at best, would have only assisted with some dangerous passes. I think Coutinho is more dangerous, and more direct. Also, man city are off form. Still, with that talent and style of play and fixtures city and pool have, anyone could explode on these two teams.

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    4. Licious Lizard
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      Turned the game off after Chelsea scored the third goal, but apparently he had a couple lf shots.

      But United were awful

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      1. how now brown cow
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        Sterling was playing for utd now?

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        1. Licious Lizard
          • 13 Years
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          Haha woops reply fail

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    5. ANDER.
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      Cheers guys. Very appreciable.

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  5. Hurricane Gilbert
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    9 years, 5 months ago

    What's your thoughts on Scott Dann? Coming back soon and the biggest threat from set pieces.

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  6. Lord Flashheart
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    • 14 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Antonio and snod to coutinho and Allen for -4? Yes or no?
    I already have firmino

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    1. Badger Badger Mushroom Mush…
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      Yes

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  7. Ziro
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    This is one of those weeks where it is best to save your FT unless your team is a shambles. Too many questions raised this week,

    1. Start collecting premium defs?
    2. Bin Aguero? (this question might be modded)
    3. Keep Aguero as more of a differential captain?
    4. If you bin Aguero, who do you get?
    5. What do I do with the millions in the bank if I bin Aguero?

    Hence best course of action, save FT, use it the following week with one more week of data in your hands.

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    1. Moin
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      And I am here thinking, Whether to remove Williams or Snodgrass. 😆

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      1. St. Joseph
        • 10 Years
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        Same as me moin

        My priority is to get rid williams or snoddy first

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    2. NATSTER
      • 15 Years
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      It does make sense. I hope I didn't swap Coutinho for Firmino on my WC last week.
      I do want him back now and replace the doubtful KDB.

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  8. Jakarta
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    • 9 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Is Snodgrass injured?

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    1. FPL Virgin
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      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Got a stamp on his ankle. Hull play on Tuesday in the league cup. Should hear something tomorrow.

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  9. NestorC
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    What would you do?

    A) Snod to Cout
    B) Kun to Costa
    C) Sanch to Cout and Rash to Costa
    D) Kun to Costa and Rash to Slimani

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    1. Lord Flashheart
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      • 14 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      A

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    2. Shearer & Sutton
      • 11 Years
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      A

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  10. Vinyl78LP
    • 16 Years
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    Azpilicueta bonus added 🙂

    59 Points including 5 CS's - Was around 7500 this morning so another 9 points (and Aguero/KDB fails) might inch me up a tad higher.

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  11. Kno
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    if no injuries should appear in the cup games, thoughts on these moves?

    sterling/snodd -> firmino/redmond (or other midfielder up to 6.2)

    would give me a midfield of mane firm sanchez redmond (capoue)

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    1. Olivier Bernards watch
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      could be good. What about wally and lallana?

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  12. Eddie
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    • 13 Years
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    Anyone know why Adama Traoré hasn't been starting until now? He looked sensational against Arsenal yesterday. At £4.8 he could be a real bargain if he continues to start and I can't see why he wouldn't.

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    1. Moin
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      • 12 Years
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      Well he did start with Barcelona, so trained with good coaches..could be a real gem, if starts more often..

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    2. Freddie Cutecat
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Karanka rotates a lot

      And traore is new to the club

      So I think Karanka stuck with who he was familiar with in Ramirez and Stuani- and there was also fischer who he bought earlier in the window

      Now with improving match fitness and form he should start- but beware of karanka rotation!

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      1. Eddie
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        Cheers

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    3. Clump
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      Looked a cut above. Was very impressive.

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  13. Olivier Bernards watch
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    • 12 Years
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    austin or wilson? (reasons would be good)

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    1. Lord Flashheart
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      • 14 Years
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      Wilson much better fixtures
      Austin better player better team
      Austin slightly ahead imo

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    2. Moin
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      • 12 Years
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      Wilson: mid, SUN, stk

      Austin: CHE, hul, LIV

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      1. Olivier Bernards watch
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        therefore....? 🙂

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      2. HurriKane
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Fixtures can be deceiving

        mid kept arsenal at bay. stoke 2 cs in last 2. wilson fixtures are not easy as it seems

        Prefer Austin as he's playing for a better team, soton can do well against big teams and that hull fixture is points galore

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  14. micsway
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    ok i think im ready to ship zlatan.....did he show any form today?

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    1. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      He didn't show anything, might as well have not been there

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    2. Old Man
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      One nice shot on the turn but his team looks poor. Get rid.

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    3. Pasqualinho
      • 16 Years
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      4 s.o.t., so he'll be high up in the 'goals imminent' stats. But didn't look that great.

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    4. Blanka
      • 11 Years
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      2 tasty fixtures next, tho.

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  15. Lord Flashheart
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    A Coutinho + Allen
    B Mane + fletcher
    C shaqiri + lallana

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    1. Olivier Bernards watch
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      3-5-2 or 3-4-3?

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      1. Lord Flashheart
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        3-4-3

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        1. Olivier Bernards watch
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          • 12 Years
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          in that case, probably B (assuming fletcher would be 5th mid)

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  16. hackneylad
    • 13 Years
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    A. Mane

    B. Coutinho

    ?

    Already have Firmino. Cash in the bank for either, but would obviously save 0.7 with Coutinho.

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    1. VS10_
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      I think Coutinho is better value for money, although he is a rotation risk after the next international break.

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  17. dunas_dog
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    A Sterling to Coutinho
    B Aguero to Costa

    Are these changes with - 4 hit? Or just do A to double up with Firmino.

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    1. Olivier Bernards watch
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      • 12 Years
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      Just a

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    2. Van der Faart
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      • 14 Years
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      You're getting rid of Aguero?

      How big is your couch?

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    3. Shearer & Sutton
      • 11 Years
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      A

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  18. Gazza2000
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    • 14 Years
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    Sterling -> Walcott or Coutinho ?

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    1. dunas_dog
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      Coutinho better fixtures but close call

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  19. 1966 was a great year for E…
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    9 years, 5 months ago

    Deeney(c) next week?

    Watford home to Hull, Arsenal have a tricky fixture, City playing badly and Sunderland will be completely defensive.

    I'm even considering Holebas!

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    1. Olivier Bernards watch
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      i might if i had him

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    2. Pasqualinho
      • 16 Years
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      On paper, I think you could do a lot worse.

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      1. 1966 was a great year for E…
        • 15 Years
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        It will look pretty stupid if it doesn't work, though. It is Watford...

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    3. Blanka
      • 11 Years
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      Zlatan for me with Deeney vice.

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  20. Teror
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Son + Williams > Coutinho + Pieters ?

    Would have to do it tonight, otherwise Coutinho's price rise will put him out of my reach. Would like to keep Son for one more game ideally but if I wait I won't be able to do it.

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  21. St. Joseph
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Best snodgrass replacement

    A) Shaqiri
    - good form
    - better fixtures

    B) Redmond
    - good form
    - Oop

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    1. Gazza2000
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      • 14 Years
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      A

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      1. St. Joseph
        • 10 Years
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        Redmond played very well consistently didn't he?

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    2. Moin
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      Shaq IMO

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      1. St. Joseph
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Do you see stoke getting better? Or its was just hull?

        Southampton will face tougher fixtures but slightly the better team?

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        1. Moin
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          • 12 Years
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          You can get Redmond after 3 weeks, Che and Liv are extremely tough fixtures..better to avoid them..

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          1. St. Joseph
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 5 months ago

            Well make sense moin.

            Would u rather swap williams first or snoddy to shaq first.

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  22. Marv87
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Any watford fans know how serious issac success injury is?

    Could be a good pick next gw v hull if he starts. Cheap and oop

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  23. HurriKane
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Seems like Coutinho is rising tonight

    Could he follow it by another 0.1 price rise before deadline ?

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    1. how now brown cow
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      For sure

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    2. NATSTER
      • 15 Years
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      Quite possible.

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  24. ANON.
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    Clyne or Lovren worth getting in?

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    1. how now brown cow
      • 11 Years
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      Can't do any worse than Williams but not convinced by pool defence still.

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    2. NATSTER
      • 15 Years
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      I watched the game yesterday and monitored them closely.

      If budget is okay, Clyne is worth it as he got many chances to either create and score.

      Attacking wise, Lovren had chances from corner too but far less than Clyne.

      They both seem unable to keep CS though.

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  25. Malcolm Tucker for England …
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    • 15 Years
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    captain Vokes next week?
    didn't realise that United have instructed Mourinho to settle down and pretend this is his 3rd year there

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  26. Jonty Rhodes
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Antonio and Baines out (-4) for:

    1) Mane and Holebas
    2) Any other suggestion
    3) Save?

    Foster (Pickford)
    Baines, Collins, Mustafi (Amat, Mc Auley)
    Walcott (vc), hazard, antonio, Chadli, (Capoue)
    Aguero (c), Lukaku, Deeney

    1.7 ITB. 0FT

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  27. Spleising
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Got two FTs and 0 ITB.

    Which changes would you do here?

    Heaton/Pickford
    Holebas/Koscielny/A Smith/Kelly/Amat
    Mane/Coutinho/Walcott/Sanchez/Sterling
    Aguero/Deeney.

    My thoughts atm is bringing in Pieters for Kelly.
    Appreciate your opinion.

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  28. NATSTER
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    I just realised that City will play Barcelona again on 01/11 -- just a few days after away game with WBA.

    26/10 - Manchester United (A)
    29/10 - WBA (A)
    01/11 - Barcelona (H)

    Key players must be saved for the UCL game, I guess.

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  29. Numb
    • 11 Years
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    Has OR updated yet?

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 16 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Check autosubs

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    2. Malcolm Tucker for England …
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      • 15 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      no.
      sub pts not in yet either

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      1. Numb
        • 11 Years
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        Ok cheers

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    3. RoysCallerAnne
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      • 16 Years
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      Nope. Autosubs not done yet. I'm patiently waiting for Holebas to come in.

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  30. Pirlø's Pen
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Pickford
    Bellerin Holebas A. Smith
    Sanchez KDB Son Firmino Allen
    Aguero Benteke

    Jakupovic Williams Amat J. Benteke

    0.8ITB 1FT

    Son->Coutinho for free before his price rise? Anything more pressing? Cheers.

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    1. how now brown cow
      • 11 Years
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      Wait for news on kdb injury?

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