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Monitor – Philippe Coutinho

29 October 2016 919 comments
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Rarely do we stumble upon a sure-thing in Fantasy Football. However, the potential profit offered by Liverpool’s midfield assets over their forthcoming run of fixtures gets pretty close.

The Reds manage to avoid all the sides currently residing in the top eight in the Premier League, right up until the Merseyside Derby on the December 19.

And as if that wasn’t enough, they will have the chance to fill their boots against three of the sides currently situated in the bottom six – Middlesborough, Sunderland and West Ham United.

The question facing Fantasy managers isn’t whether they should have a Liverpool player in their squad, it’s simply a question of who.

For 36.9% of FPL managers, the answer has been Phillipe Coutinho and, with his recent performance in Gameweek 9 against West Bromwich Albion, he has been promoted in our thinking. Coutinho’s stock continues to rise.

But, given his ownership and the options elsewhere in Jurgen Klopp’s midfield, is Coutinho really the stand out option?

In this latest article for members, we will analyse the Opta data to track Coutinho’s progress, attempting to assess whether, with so many strong midfielders on offer, he is truly a player that warrants such popularity.

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  1. Atimis
    10 years, 10 days ago

    Will Rashford play ?

    Cheers !

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    1. Blues Cruise
      10 years, 10 days ago

      Hopefully, he should.

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    2. HVT
      10 years, 10 days ago

      Dunno mate, the problem I have is if he doesn't alingbwith Wally/Amat I'm in trouble.

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      1. Atimis
        10 years, 10 days ago

        I have Wally hoping Rashford will be in

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  2. 50pipsDaily
    10 years, 10 days ago

    Who out 1st, williams or stone? And out for who?

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    1. Lone Wolf FPL
      10 years, 10 days ago

      stones.
      depend on your def. holebas, morgan, pieters

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    2. Gazj11
      10 years, 10 days ago

      Williams

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  3. French Gooner
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 10 days ago

    Morning Lads, still got 1FT left and Walcott injured

    Grant
    Stones - Holebas - Pieters
    Sanchez - Theo* - Firmino - Payet
    Kun - Kaku - Deeney
    1.Lovren* 2. Amat 3. Carrick

    A)Save FT - Lovren comes in
    B) Theo>Lallana
    C) Theo> Sigurdson
    D) Theo> Mata

    Don't have enough funds for Coutinho unfortunately

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    1. skodaole2
      10 years, 10 days ago

      C

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  4. Lone Wolf FPL
    10 years, 10 days ago

    Please help to choose better way:

    A)
    This GW Snoddy -> Allen
    Next GW Son -> 8.0 or wait with 2FT after international games

    B)
    This GW keep FT, play Fletcher
    Next GW Son, Snoddy -> Redmond, Lallana/Tadic/Willian/Arnie (early transfers when price changes will not allow it)

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    1. Gazj11
      10 years, 10 days ago

      A

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  5. Pedaso Pirates
    10 years, 10 days ago

    Having a nightmare season. Any ideas for this weekend?
    Foster/Jaku
    Valencia/Stones/Clyne/Friend/Amat
    Sanchez/Milner/Sterling/Antonio/Capoue
    Aguero/Lukaku/Benteke

    Cheers.

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    1. Everyday im Schneiderlin
      10 years, 10 days ago

      Think u need a lpool mid coutino or mane

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      1. Pedaso Pirates
        10 years, 10 days ago

        Which would mean 2 changes unless I pick Lallana. Sterling out for Coutinho and Antonio for ?

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    2. Gazj11
      10 years, 10 days ago

      Get rid of Stones

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  6. some witty pun
    10 years, 10 days ago

    Captain Ozil or Aguero?

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    1. Aubaaaaa
      10 years, 10 days ago

      Ozil

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  7. Everyday im Schneiderlin
    10 years, 10 days ago

    Play austin home to chelsea
    Or joe allen home to swansea?

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    1. Lecky Legs FC
      10 years, 10 days ago

      Austin

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      1. Everyday im Schneiderlin
        10 years, 10 days ago

        Thanks

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  8. Defcons are for Kinnear
    10 years, 10 days ago

    Stones is due some returns. Delivering today will not only be differential but may stop his price from falling.

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  9. cuppatea78
    10 years, 10 days ago

    Should I risk seeing if Walcott will play or should I swap him for countinho?

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  10. NestorC
    10 years, 10 days ago

    Do you think Coutinho will get some points today?

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    1. Lecky Legs FC
      10 years, 10 days ago

      As diehard Liverpool fan yes but I hope Mane takes them today and we win.

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  11. andy85wsm
    • Has Moderation Rights
    10 years, 10 days ago

    Good morning!

    Still holding onto Walcott, can't decide whether to ditch.

    Shaqiri/Chadli + Coutinho has to be better than Walcott (Capoue this week) + Antonio over next 3?

    If I want Walcott back for the good fixtures then I have Firmino, Coutinho and Sterling to choose from to get rid. If Walcott does miss this week we could see a price drop too so might not be so much of a problem having to get him back in for a little more than I paid.

    Glad to see that Coutinho didn't rise last night either way so can give myself another headache this morning while thinking about this 🙂

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    1. andy85wsm
      • Has Moderation Rights
      10 years, 10 days ago

      Additional thoughts....If I am going to play Capoue then maybe against Hull is the best time. Also One of Liverpool's next 3 is Southampton (a) which could be low scoring.

      Reckon Walcott could cause the United defence some issues

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      1. Defcons are for Kinnear
        10 years, 10 days ago

        I'd make the move. You've got the players to bring him back on

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        1. Defcons are for Kinnear
          10 years, 10 days ago

          *in

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    2. Pompel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 10 days ago

      The problem with ditching him is having to buy him back with a loss in TV. E.g. if Sanchez blanks today, I'll rather have Walcott going forward and swap the former for Kdb or Haz

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      1. andy85wsm
        • Has Moderation Rights
        10 years, 10 days ago

        Well I don't have Sanchez so that's not an issue 🙂

        He's risen to 8.1, I got him at 7.7. If he does miss today and then falls in price by 0.1m then I'm only losing 0.1 (which I may make off Coutinho anyway)

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  12. Gazj11
    10 years, 10 days ago

    G2G?

    Foster
    Pieters Britos Bellerin
    Walcott Firmino Payet Chadli
    Lukaku Aguero Deeney

    Pickford Allen Amat Kelly

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    1. Fernando Torres
      10 years, 10 days ago

      I'd play Jallen over Chadli

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      1. Gazj11
        10 years, 10 days ago

        Was thinking that. However, I don't see City keeping a clean sheet today.

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        1. big_cliff
          10 years, 10 days ago

          And you think Swansea will?

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  13. Fernando Torres
    10 years, 10 days ago

    2 FTs and 0ITB. Any changes?

    Heaton Pickford
    Smith Walker Holebas Pieters Amat
    Sanchez Firm Sterling Son Fletcher
    Lukaku Aguero Deeney

    Thoughts guys?

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    1. skodaole2
      10 years, 10 days ago

      Would either get rid of Sterling for Sigurdsson, Mata or Chadli or change a GK.

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    2. Gazj11
      10 years, 10 days ago

      Looks pretty good. Get rid of Son?

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      1. Fernando Torres
        10 years, 10 days ago

        For who?

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  14. DanwiseTheBrave
    10 years, 10 days ago

    This is the third time Coutinho has had a monitor article, keeping close tabs!

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  15. Lecky Legs FC
    10 years, 10 days ago

    Worth doing a -4 hit on Costa > Lukaku this GW?

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    1. NestorC
      10 years, 10 days ago

      Not sure. I would like to have Costa in my team,if Kun blanks Costq get in.

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    2. noquarternt
      10 years, 10 days ago

      No, never.

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      1. Lecky Legs FC
        10 years, 10 days ago

        Yes I just overthought that then can always swap him next GW with the YC coming up.

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  16. ChristoBisto
    10 years, 10 days ago

    I'm thinking of upgrading to membership (don't know why I haven't already!). Only access the site on my mobile generally, are the membership features easy to use from a mobile? Is it worth signing up?

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    1. Defcons are for Kinnear
      10 years, 10 days ago

      Yes

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      1. ChristoBisto
        10 years, 10 days ago

        I'm after some feedback to push me over the line. Has it benefited your team a load?

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        1. Defcons are for Kinnear
          10 years, 10 days ago

          The underlying stats are a real eye opener. You can do it manually in the members area or be lazy and get it fed to you through member articles. These statistics help you differentiate between fluke scores and deserved points. It also helps you to jump on the next bandwagon earlier

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          1. ChristoBisto
            10 years, 10 days ago

            I like this. And I guess you can also avoid the faux bandwagons when players are just getting lucky

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    2. noquarternt
      10 years, 10 days ago

      It's quite interesting, I'm not mad for stats but it is fun to play around with and can help inform decisions. Although anyone who does well on them will probably be mentioned here anyway. I'd pay it just to support the site.

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      1. ChristoBisto
        10 years, 10 days ago

        I really want to know what is said in those members articles too. Right I'm going for it. Thanks guys!

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        1. Amsterhammer
          10 years, 10 days ago

          The rate my team tool is amazing. I always run my transfers by this as it shows you visually the strength of your move over the next 3-4 weeks.

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  17. Defcons are for Kinnear
    10 years, 10 days ago

    Happy to have my WC intact. Probably pull it out after the next international break. The "template" is moving rapidly this season

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    1. andy85wsm
      • Has Moderation Rights
      10 years, 10 days ago

      You'll need another one for the week after though 😀

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      1. Defcons are for Kinnear
        10 years, 10 days ago

        -4 all the way. I'm a firm believer of spreading the funds appropriately to allow movement within positions

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  18. skodaole2
    10 years, 10 days ago

    3rd week's debate, need some help: Who to captain? Any opinions appreciated

    A) Aguero (His price and the fact that MCI tend to win away vs WBA are the main reasons. although his lack in confidence and his teams bad form are shouting "stay away"

    B) Alli (Spurs at home, Leicester away can see the home team scoring more than twice and Alli should be part of those goals)

    C) Deeney (A striker who seldom scores more than once but its Hull at home if not captaining now, when?)

    D) Payet (WHU have improved their gameplay and when they score, Payet is usually involved)

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    1. Whazza
      10 years, 10 days ago

      C

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    2. noquarternt
      10 years, 10 days ago

      If in doubt A. Everyone will go Sanchez or Lukaku, Aguero is the only option there where if he scored a hattrick it wouldn't be huge news.

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  19. Gazzpfc
    10 years, 10 days ago

    Looks like a bad weekmymate who i have a weekly bet has

    Austin lovren sterling countinho

    Mine is weak pieters costa capoue and allen

    Could take a-4 get firm or countinho in???

    The plan is to lose sanchez not walcott though

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    1. noquarternt
      10 years, 10 days ago

      Need to see the rest of your team really. -4 to take Sanchez out is borderline suicidal.

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  20. Defcons are for Kinnear
    10 years, 10 days ago

    All the above posts were waiting for a new page. Period

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    1. ChristoBisto
      10 years, 10 days ago

      New page and a period?

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  21. Lyonnais
    10 years, 10 days ago

    Start Mandanda (LIV) or Pickford (ARS)?

    Mandanda - maybe with a higher but still unlikely CS chance.
    Pickford - save points.

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    1. Hurricane Gilbert
      10 years, 10 days ago

      Pick

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      1. Lyonnais
        10 years, 10 days ago

        thanks!

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  22. 32chickens
    10 years, 10 days ago

    global sports betting
    -the 3 biggest sports invested on -put the in the right order-biggest first,
    A Cricket
    B Tennis
    C Football

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    1. andy85wsm
      • Has Moderation Rights
      10 years, 10 days ago

      Cricket
      Football
      Tennis

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      1. 32chickens
        10 years, 10 days ago

        no

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    2. noquarternt
      10 years, 10 days ago

      Including black market Pakistani and Indian bookies?

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      1. 32chickens
        10 years, 10 days ago

        world

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    3. Alan The Llama
      10 years, 10 days ago

      There's loads bet on tennis but I'd go CBA

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      1. 32chickens
        10 years, 10 days ago

        nope

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    4. 32chickens
      10 years, 10 days ago

      the answer is A B C

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      1. Alan The Llama
        10 years, 10 days ago

        I realise it's the Daily Mail, but the guy from Corals says differently.

        http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-3405544/Tennis-gambling-market-second-football-bookmakers-boom-online-play-betting.html

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        1. noquarternt
          10 years, 10 days ago

          Hence my earlier questions about illicit markets.

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  23. Stoneytq1
    10 years, 10 days ago

    Worth taking a -4 to get rashford out this weekend? My only playing sub is Kone

    Thanks.

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  24. NATSTER
    10 years, 10 days ago

    Is there any option worth -4 to replace Diomande ?

    A: C.Wilson
    B: Deeney
    C: Bony
    D: Iheanacho

    Alexis - Allen - Coutinho - Firmino - Walcott(?)
    Aguero - Lakaku (Dio)

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    1. noquarternt
      10 years, 10 days ago

      Who's your benched defender?

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      1. NATSTER
        10 years, 10 days ago

        Lovren and 3.9 DF who won't play.

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        1. noquarternt
          10 years, 10 days ago

          I'd play Lovren first sub. No need to -4.

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  25. Scotty B
    10 years, 10 days ago

    Sounds a silly question but who would you bench out of these?

    Clyne Vertonghen Evans Pieters

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    1. Whazza
      10 years, 10 days ago

      Evans

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    2. noquarternt
      10 years, 10 days ago

      Evans 100%

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    3. ANON.
      10 years, 10 days ago

      Evans

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  26. ANON.
    10 years, 10 days ago

    1ft, 0.2 in the bank

    Heaton
    Valencia, Williams, Holebas
    Mane, Sterling, Walcott, Redmond
    Aguero, Ibra(c), Lukaku

    Pickford, Amat, Fletcher, Evans

    A. Save
    B. Williams + Walcott to Francis + Firmino -4
    C. Ibra + Walcott to Austin + Sanchez(c) -4

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    1. noquarternt
      10 years, 10 days ago

      I wouldn't -4, but probably do Walcott -> someone you like as 2pts Fletcher shouldn't be coming on unless its unavoidable.

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      1. ANON.
        10 years, 10 days ago

        That's the problem I don't really like anyone 8m or less. Siggy the best but think I'd rather keep Walcott and play Fletcher or hopefully amat

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    2. ANON.
      10 years, 10 days ago

      Or D. Walcott to Siggy

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    3. _Freddo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 10 days ago

      Put Evans as first sub, City low in confidence, 2 goals scored in the last 3 games, I'm sure Pullis will get his bus out.

      Has to be more chance of a CS than attacking points for Fletcher.

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  27. HVT
    10 years, 10 days ago

    Is Boufal a threat to Austin?

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    1. noquarternt
      10 years, 10 days ago

      Not a chance.

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      1. HVT
        10 years, 10 days ago

        Thanks that sounds definite!
        Would you sell Rashy > Austin for free?
        (Wally/Amat owner)

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        1. noquarternt
          10 years, 10 days ago

          Austin is their main man, can't see anyone being a threat to him. I probably wouldn't do that this week though, but next week with better fixtures. Although if you fear not fielding 11, go for it. Always penalties in a team facing Terry!

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          1. HVT
            10 years, 10 days ago

            Thanks, I was always gonna sell him after this week TBH,
            Current team
            Foster (Pick)
            Kos/Friend/Pieters (Evans/*Amat)
            Sanchez/Sterling/Firmo/*Wally(Capoue)
            Luka/Aguero/*Rashy

            1ft 0.0 itb
            What would you do?

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            1. noquarternt
              10 years, 10 days ago

              Dealing with knowns is better than unknowns, so yeah your Rashford -> Austin move looks good. Good luck! Hate this drip drab of non-definitive news from managers.

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              1. HVT
                10 years, 10 days ago

                Thanks for replies, yea either that move or I may chance he starts, he only 'limped' off apparently.

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  28. SpaceCadet
    10 years, 10 days ago

    Guys need some help here. Defence is in shambles but can wait as Walcott and snodgrass more pressing issues. Any suggestions here? Have 1 ft and 0itb

    Cech Pickford
    Clyne holebas Evans AMAT SOUARE
    Payet coutinho Bolasie THEO SNODDY
    Kun Costa Benteke

    Pickford

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    1. noquarternt
      10 years, 10 days ago

      You have to get another guy who's playing. Snoddy is 100% out, so I'd focus on getting him to someone who's going to play. Moses/Stanislas? Or if there's a guy you like the look of then Theo -> him.

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      1. SpaceCadet
        10 years, 10 days ago

        Thanks for replying bud. Theo and snoddy>mane and de roon for a hit? Or just do either Theo > shaqiri or snoddy > Allen?

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        1. noquarternt
          10 years, 10 days ago

          I wouldn't take a hit personally, probably the Snoddy -> Allen one as if you do the Walcott one, you'll be backed into a corner next week where you have to sort out Snodgrass, whereas Walcott in all likelihood will be back playing. Good luck though!

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  29. Corrine M
    10 years, 10 days ago

    Is Sterling to Coutinho too sideways a move?

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    1. Whazza
      10 years, 10 days ago

      No, but keep Raheem

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  30. Stimps
    10 years, 10 days ago

    Morning all,

    Will I leave Walcott play or just play Allen? I fear a Walcott cameo if I do leave him in..

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    1. noquarternt
      10 years, 10 days ago

      If he's injured, Wenger will not bring him on. They do cameos to gain fitness, not stress test injuries.

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    2. Pasqualinho
      10 years, 10 days ago

      A Wally appearance off the bench is probably the most unlikely scenario. Risking a start but coming off early is a possibility, though. But the big favourite looks like a complete rest from the squad.

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