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3 February 2017 1335 comments
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Aaron Ramsey is ruled out of Arsenal’s clash with Chelsea and Olivier Giroud requires a late fitness test. Bournemouth’s Charlie Daniels is still sidelined for a trip to Everton, while Virgil van Dijk could be out for up to three months with an ankle injury.

Olivier Giroud and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain are set for late fitness tests ahead of Arsenal’s trip to Chelsea, though Arsene Wenger expects both to be available. Aaron Ramsey is ruled out for three weeks with a calf complaint.

Bournemouth’s Callum Wilson has been ruled out for the season after suffering knee ligament damage in training. Charlie Daniels is also unavailable for the trip to Goodison, though Max Gradel is back in contention after returning from the Africa Cup of Nations.

Calum Chambers has a chance of returning for Middlesbrough’s clash with Spurs, though Gaston Ramirez and George Friend are still unavailable.

Virgil van Dijk has been ruled out for two to three months with an ankle complaint, while James Ward-Prowse and Jay Rodriguez will continue to be assessed ahead of Southampton’s clash with West Ham, Claude Puel has confirmed. Meanwhile, cub-record signing Manolo Gabbiadini looks in line for a debut after arriving from Napoli on transfer deadline day.

Xherdan Shaqiri remains sidelined for Stoke’s clash with West Brom, while Glen Johnson is expected to miss out again. Wilfried Bony and Mame Biram Diouf are back in the squad after returning from the Africa Cup of Nations.

Leon Britton is back in training and comes into contention for Swansea’s trip to the Etihad. New signing Jordan Ayew won’t be available, though, as he is still turning out for Ghana in the Africa Cup of Nations.

Sunderland new boys Bryan Oviedo and Darron Gibson will be “in and around the squad” for the trip to Palace, David Moyes has confirmed. Papy Djilobodji serves the second of a four-match suspension.

Steven Defour is sidelined for Burnley’s trip to Watford due to a hamstring problem. New boys Robbie Brady and Ashley Westwood are both available to make their debuts, Sean Dyche has confirmed.

Marco Silva has confirmed that new signings Alfred N’Diaye and Kamil Grosicki are available for Hull’s home encounter against Liverpool. Dieumerci Mbokani is also in contention after returning from the Africa Cup of Nations, though Lazar Markovic cannot play against his parent club.

All this and more has now been updated in the Team News section ahead of tomorrow’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. RapidViper
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Costa or Lukaku for Aguero?

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  2. Effendi007
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Lukaku or Costa a better replacement for Giroud ? Ignoring potential GW28 blanks. Any advice would be great

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    1. Edge
      • 16 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Yeah, Costa long term, Lukaku short

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    2. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Lukaku next 6

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    3. Bobby_Baggio
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Costa will be steady consistent points return
      Lukaku will be explosive then get 2 points

      I have both but gut says Lukaku

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  3. Edge
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Do I need to take a -4 to ensure I've got a full defence playing? .4 int the bank –

    Alonso Yoshida Jones (Chambers, Amat)

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    1. willgriggsonfire
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      I don't think so.

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    2. Jigger & Pony
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Take a hit for Brunt

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    3. thunder_mike
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Yeah Brunt would be good.
      Do you still have AOA

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  4. Rains of Castamere
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    If Holebas doesn't play (BUR), I'll be left with just two playing defenders as Daniels and Amat are redundant. Would you take a chance on Holebas playing (I'm doubtful - they beat Arsenal without him) or would you take Holebas out for Baines for a hit?

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    1. nonprophet
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Aoa

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  5. RAFA THE GAFFA
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    First to 3 then I'm clocking off! Need to keep my OR up! Will help others as much as I can or just comment below!

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    1. RAFA THE GAFFA
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      A.
      Heaton
      Alonso - Walker - *PIETERS*
      Sanchez - Eriksen - *ZAHA* - Phillips
      Kane - Zlatan - *LUKAKU(C)*
      (Jaku - Capoue - Evans - Amat)

      *(Amat > Coleman next GW)

      B.(-4)
      Heaton
      Alonso - Walker - *COLEMAN*
      Sanchez - Eriksen - *ZAHA* - Phillips
      Kane - Zlatan - *LUKAKU(C)*
      (Jaku - Pieters - Evans - Capoue)

      C.
      Heaton
      Alonso - Walker - *COLEMAN*
      Sanchez - Eriksen - *SIGGY* - Phillips
      Kane(C) - Zlatan - *CARROLL*
      (Jaku - Evans - Pieters - Capoue)

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      1. Astronautovic
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        C

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      2. SUPERMAN
        • 13 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        C

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      3. Bobby_Baggio
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        C Mate

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        1. joeydordon
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 10 months ago

          Zaha and ive stuck the armband on him

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  6. willgriggsonfire
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    After that horror GW, contemplating next moves.

    A. McAuley (Have Brunt)+Stanislas -> Holebas+Zaha
    B. Grant+Stanislas -> Jaku+Zaha

    Zaha and Stan have similar stats but given the upcoming fixtures and recent form I'm thinking Zaha.
    Holebas, I know, not such a great choice, but have to free up funds and he's on set pieces.
    Jaku, well, for his price and for one of the blanks.

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  7. Roberto Baggio
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    How long is Danny Rose out for ?

    Replacements
    A. PVA
    B. Walker
    C. Valencia

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    1. Astronautovic
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      A or c but both have potential blanks in 28 and valencia in 26 too

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    2. Uncle Gamst
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Is Rose out?

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    3. leonickroberts
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      In the same boat, but already have PVA and no FT. Do we know for sure that Rose won't play?

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      1. Roberto Baggio
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        Some sources indicate 4 weeks lay off. Fpl won't flag red until confirmed by manager.

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    4. leonickroberts
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Have taken a gamble that he's out. Managing the blanks is just the excuse I need to bring in Coleman for Rose I think.

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    5. v54
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      B. long term C short

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  8. No_Mo_Salah?
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Completely idiotic to bench Sanchez this week?

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    1. Ha.
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Yes

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    2. Astronautovic
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Never bench sanchez

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    3. Musicholic
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Yup.

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    4. El-Kloppico
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      No doubt.
      A must win match for ARS and Alexis is by far the most motivated guy of the team.

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    5. Bobby_Baggio
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      100%

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    6. Jersey
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      why would you bench him?

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  9. AusBest11
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    What to do to with this lot? Keep or change? And who to bench?

    Foster Grant

    Azpril Jones Holgate Reid Chambers

    Erikson Sanchez Alli Phillips Stanislas

    Ibra costa crouch.

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    1. Astronautovic
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Bench grant
      Holgate chambers
      And phillips or stanilas. I would bench stanislas out of those 2

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    2. willgriggsonfire
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Keep.
      Bench - G R C Stan Phil/Crouch

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    3. FPL Puppy
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Bench Grant, Jones and Chambers (both Jones and Chambers are probably not going to play) and Crouch.
      Although, Holgate is not nailed and could be risky.
      Benching Crouch is also not ideal, but since Wilson is injured then Stanislas should be on pens so risky benching him.

      Not an easy decision, I'm afraid. 🙁

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    4. Bobby_Baggio
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Bench Grant, Jones, Chambers and Stani

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  10. Baked baines
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Anyone looking for a cheap player to play both GW 26 & 28.
    Look no further than Josh Tymon. Scored againt the swans, has already kept 2 clean sheets and started last 3 games. 2 against united and looked good.
    Only 4 million. Bargain!!!

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    1. willgriggsonfire
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Yeah, still two GWs to go till the blanks, can monitor him.

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    2. Team Cruel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Who? Which team?

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    3. Jigger & Pony
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Nice one

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    4. Bobby_Baggio
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Nice little cheap 5th def you got there

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    5. Musicholic
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Started only against United and played 65mins.

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      1. Baked baines
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        Garcia has come in and made some changes. Take Jacu for example. He must like this kid having started both games against utd of all teams and have faith in him.

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        1. Netley Lucas
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 10 months ago

          He's not nailed though, played LW @O/T and didn't feature @CHE, I'd be wary.

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    6. Jersey
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      not for me.

      his minutes are as far from assured as they can get.

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  11. El-Kloppico
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    How nailed is Robles?
    Is Stekelenburg a threat to him?

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    1. willgriggsonfire
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Should start.

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    2. Jersey
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      that fact that you have to ask is a clue.

      there are many others more nailed, including those with a game in 28.

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  12. JogaSemmedo
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Really annoyed missed Baines price rise last night. Should have pulled the trigger on Jones to Baines by now. Can see Baines hitting £6m by the time blanks hit.

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    1. willgriggsonfire
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Transferred him in just before the rise! Although, I still have Jones in my team.

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  13. internal error
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Is Cabaye nailed?

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  14. TheSteel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Do we think Mhkitaryan will start?

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    1. Jigger & Pony
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Yes

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    2. Team Cruel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      75 %

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  15. Costa's Counsellor
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    How can someone serve an 8 week ban without anyone knowing about it?

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    1. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Happens in golf quite a lot apparently.

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      1. Poor mans Pep
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        LOL

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        1. Costa's Counsellor
          • 10 Years
          8 years, 10 months ago

          I don't get it?

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    2. internal error
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      If a tree falls in the woods, and nobody is around to hear it...

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  16. Bobby_Baggio
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    G2G chaps? Understand my defence is on the injured side but i have 2FT for next GW if need be.

    Heaton
    Luiz - Baines - Nyom
    Antonio - Sanchez - Alli - Lallana
    Ibra - Costa - Lukaku (C)

    De-Roon - Jones - Chambers

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    1. willgriggsonfire
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Yes, Luiz I think will start.

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    2. Gooner Kebab
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Gtg

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    3. Bobby_Baggio
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Cheers both

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  17. Poor mans Pep
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Would you rather play Stanislas (eve) or Nyom (STK)?

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    1. Rains of Castamere
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Nyom

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  18. leonickroberts
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Heaton (Jaku)
    Alonso PVA Rose Holebas (Love)
    Sanchez Alli Eriksen Phillips (Fletcher)
    Kaku (c) Zlatan (Crouch)

    G2G, or:

    a) take a hit on Rose for a guaranteed starter (if so, who?)
    b) start Fletcher (STK) for Holebas (BUR)

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    1. willgriggsonfire
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Wait for team news on Rose.

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  19. Dimen
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    I really can't decide wether to keep Aguero or not. I can do a straight swap for Ibra, worth it?

    Aguero gonna come on with something to prove.

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    1. ᶠᶦˡᵗʰʸLucre $$$
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      If you sell him, you just know he is going to score big.

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    2. Jersey
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      if i owned him, i'd keep him this week.

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  20. Old Wulfrunian
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Good morning!
    Jacupovic
    Yoshida Jones Ward (Friend Evans)
    Eriksen Stanislas Coutinho Alli Sanchez
    Ibra Costa (Barnes)
    1ft 1.6 itb

    a)Friend>Coleman and Stanislas>Phillips (-4)
    b)Friend>Brunt
    c)save
    d)Something else?

    thanks

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    1. Bobby_Baggio
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      B as jones prob wont play this GW

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  21. ROOTY7
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Made my transfer Giroud--> Benteke for my FT
    Have 1.3 itb i want to use.

    1) Pogba--> Mane -4
    2) Pogba--> Sterling -4
    3) Leave it for this week.

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    1. Old Wulfrunian
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      3

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    2. Bobby_Baggio
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      3 - not worth the hit

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  22. The Left Duke #3
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Well i've had a hectic week and have missed the price rises of a few players i'm interested in (Baines/Coleman/Brunt/Siggy) 🙁

    Have 2 FT and 1.5m ITB so have plenty of option, looking for some help on the best way to go taking into account the pending blanks.

    Foster Jaku
    Alonso Jones* Williams Holebas Amat*
    Alli Eriksen Sanchez Phillips Stanislas
    Aguero* Ibra Diomande*

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    1. Bobby_Baggio
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Stanislas > Zaha and save FT

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      1. The Left Duke #3
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        Bournemouth with no blanks though....thinking 442 until i downgrade Kun to afford an upgrade to Dio.

        I'm looking at Jones & Amat/Holebas to Brunt & Baines/Coleman

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  23. Pinky Blinders
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Who would you captain from:

    1) Kane (MID)
    2) KdB (SWA)

    Much appreciated!

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    1. thunder_mike
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      2

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    2. ROOTY7
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Kane

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    3. Bobby_Baggio
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Kane mate

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    4. Ha.
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Kane

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    5. Jersey
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      i own neither and wish i had both this week.

      i say KDB.

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

      KDB. Boro still have better defence then Swans and what Kane shown against Sunderland?

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  24. thunder_mike
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Heaton
    Holgate Coleman Brunt
    Lallana Eriksen Phillips Sanchez
    Crouch Kane Ibra

    Pickford Alonso Pedro Jones

    Am I right to bench my Chelsea players this weekend, worried about Pedro's minutes, Crouch in great form, Sanchez probably playing up top and Arsenal will probably score.

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    1. tibollom
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      I would not drop chelsea players.. cant see arsenal winning this one.. Holgate not sure to play.

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      1. thunder_mike
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        Swap out Alonso for Holgate?

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        1. tibollom
          • 9 Years
          8 years, 10 months ago

          definitely mate

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  25. tibollom
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    priority transfer - upgrade defence or upgrade defoe?

    Heaton
    Walker Alonso Cedric
    Sanchez Phillips Stanisla Eriksen
    Ibra Kaku Defoe

    Jaku Amat Allen Pieters

    a. Cedric > Coleman/Brunt?
    b. Defoe > Jesus
    c. hold for 2 FT next week

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    1. Pinky Blinders
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      A

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    2. Jersey
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      a

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  26. Bobadoba
    • 16 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Giroud and Philips to Lukaku and Carroll?

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    1. Viprin
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Giroud to Benteke

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    2. Toure The Route
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Keep Phillips
      Go for Benteke or Carroll if you can't find the cash

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    3. Jersey
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      keep Phillips.

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  27. ROOTY7
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Just me who has no players on Sunday?

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    1. Ha.
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      1 here

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    2. Bobby_Baggio
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      only 1

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  28. El-Kloppico
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Daniels + Ramirez >> T.Carroll + Baines for -4pts
    Or Daniels + Cech >> Baines + Heaton?

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    1. Toure The Route
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Wouldnt get Heaton now with his run of away games
      Probably after next week if you still want him .
      Suggest you watch the Watford game next week and decide .

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    2. Siva Mohan
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Daniels + Cech >> Baines + Heaton

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      1. El-Kloppico
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        Is Heaton a good option? with his series of Away matches upcoming?

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    3. tibollom
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      b

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    4. willgriggsonfire
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      I won't get two Everton.
      Second option looks good but then Ramirez is not sure to start.

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      1. El-Kloppico
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        Never mentioned 2 EVE.
        In fact I want to shipping Ramirez out, injured.

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  29. My little Bony
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Anyone know if Pulis Mentioned Jonny Evans in presser? Still out?

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    1. Old Wulfrunian
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      still out

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      1. My little Bony
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        Thanks AOA it is so, if Jones is confirmed out also. Crap chip anyway, might as well use instead of taking a hit

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    2. only2
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Yes, he is still out unfortunatly! Need him fit soon myself

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  30. odotfenz
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 10 months ago

    Hazard has to go - best replacement?

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    1. Toure The Route
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      For immediate returns plus a lot of cash, Zaha.
      If you need a reliable third mid, Siggy .

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      1. Bobby_Baggio
        • 14 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        agree

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      2. odotfenz
        • 11 Years
        8 years, 10 months ago

        I'm leaning towards Siggy due to the blank factor. I love the concept of Zaha though

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    2. Pinky Blinders
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 10 months ago

      Blanks and all that but KdB looks bang inform if you can stretch

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