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The Numbers Game- Arteta Under Analysis

3 September 2011 2357 comments
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The transfer of Mikel Arteta to Arsenal this week has many a Fantasy manager eyeing up the new Gunners midfielder. Priced at just 8.0 in Fantasy Premier League (FPL), Arteta looks, potentially, a real value for money option this season, bringing a much-needed maturity to the Arsenal playmaker role in light of Cesc Fabregas’ departure to Barcelona.

In today’s Members Article, we delve into the statistics from last season, looking at a variety of factors to ascertain whether they offer a hint at just what Arteta could offer Arsenal –and, of course, Fantasy managers- in the campaign ahead:

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  1. Blue Moon
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    My WC team:

    Given (Vorm)
    R Taylor, Enrique, Bosingwa, De Laet (Ward)
    Nasri, Young, Walcott, (Ferguson, Moses)
    Dzeko, Rooney, Suarez

    Should I swap Walcott for Arteta and upgrade Ferguson to someone who plays?
    Any other comments? Am on a WC so can do unlimited transfers

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    1. SMOOTH
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      chcek out my team below very similar

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    2. Cruicky
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      14 years, 5 months ago

      Generic, common, boring WC team like everyone else.
      Yes do that swap as Ferguson is just a waste of a squad position.

      Walcott --> Arteta
      Ferguson --> Dyer or Barkley.

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  2. SMOOTH
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    sorry for repost got lost on last page

    hi guys, quick question help will be greatly appreciated as im not gonna have a comp for 3 days and dont want to mess up on price rises etc

    current team
    given vorm
    bosingwa kompany woodgate delat simpson
    mata silva walcott dyer 4.5 mid
    suarez rooney dzeko

    thinking of
    kompany to enrique
    woodgate to n taylor?

    this will allow me to make 4.5 into a 6.0 … ohara cleverly brunt etc..
    or i can leave woodgate and make him a 5.5
    or i can leave as is.

    advice?

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    1. IceMan DB
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      14 years, 5 months ago

      No stick with Kompany, Liverpool don't keep many cleanies!

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  3. Fancy Feet
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    14 years, 5 months ago

    Can anyone with a PS3 tell me how much the gold packs on fifa ultimate team cost?

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    1. Leysh
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      14 years, 5 months ago

      My guess at memory is like 3000 credits? I think!

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    2. bmb100
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      14 years, 5 months ago

      You looking to pre-order and seeing this Ultimate Edition?

      I think a gold pack normally costs about 80p if I remember correctly, I don't really play it much because I think it's a flawed mode, but GAME, the only provider I use are only offering this version.

      If I'm getting that many golds it may entice me to play it more. What I would like to know is if you get the Ultimate Edition, is the box going to be different or will it just be a removable sleeve? Those kind of things annoy me.

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    3. Cruicky
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      14 years, 5 months ago

      Haven't played UT for a while but i remember that they were 5,000 coins or 79p for the normal gold pack and 7,500 coins or £1.19 for the premium gold pack.

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  4. Irish Madridista ⭐
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    14 years, 5 months ago

    whats the story with price changes??

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  5. The Finnisher
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    14 years, 5 months ago

    Sturridge, discuss;

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    1. Shatner's Bassoon
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      14 years, 5 months ago

      Very tempted to put him in, could become a bargain at 6.5. He's proven he has quality but whether AVB is going to actually show faith in him with some starts is another question.

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      1. The Finnisher
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        14 years, 5 months ago

        Yeah same here, just trying to find out what i would do with the extra money if i went him over Dzeko

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        1. Art Vandelay
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          14 years, 5 months ago

          See below. I am going for him and Dzeko, probably something like this.

          Vorm (Krul)

          Baines Bosingwa Ward (Taylor De Laet)

          Adam Walcoot Silva Cabaye (Dyer)

          Dzeko Rooney Sturridge

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      2. Art Vandelay
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        14 years, 5 months ago

        I have him in at the moment and assuming AVB makes some positive noises about him over the next week, Sturridge stays. I am not prepared to risk 9.5 on Mata, until he settles in, and I can't really think of anybody else. Attacking Chelsea coverage at 6.5 is not to be sniffed at and combined with Dzeko really gives your budget a huge boost.

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        1. Baines on Toast...
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          I genuinely don't know what I'd do with the extra cash if I spent that little on the front line =D

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          1. Art Vandelay
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            14 years, 5 months ago

            Baines...

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        2. Shatner's Bassoon
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          Still unsure if I'll keep Dzeko with my WC. Tempted to keep a front 6 something like this:

          Arteta Nasri Young
          Rooney Sturridge Suarez

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          1. Art Vandelay
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            14 years, 5 months ago

            I know this season has been form over fixtures but still reckon you are better off doubling up on City rather than united.

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            1. The Finnisher
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              I feel you don't 'need' Chelsea coverage until GW6 anyway, so we can see how the likes of Mata and Sturridge go.

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              1. Art Vandelay
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                I agree that you will probably get away with no CHE coverage over the next few games. However, Sturridge is intriguing due to his very low price for a top 4 attacking player.

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  6. Smarty Pants
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    14 years, 5 months ago

    with Gyan injured, there is no need to get rid of sessegnon, right?

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  7. Fred
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    14 years, 5 months ago

    Does anyone know what the light green bit means on total fpl?

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    1. Art Vandelay
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      Spotted that myself. Not sure, bit probably todays NTIs.

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  8. jayzico
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    14 years, 5 months ago

    anyone ever watched 'made in chelsea'. what f**kin c**ts! how does this crap get on tv?

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    1. disparate dan - a reasonabl…
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      to feed my misanthropy i assume, only valid reason surely

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  9. Hernanred
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Quick poll lads...

    Rooney and Walcott or Van Persie and Young?

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    1. jaseume
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      second

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  10. Bobadoba
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Hutton or Warnock from Villa?

    Will Hutton def start new game?

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    1. Hernanred
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      • 16 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      I think he will start and is in my wc team at the moment. Much better attacking threat than Warnock imo.

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  11. GREENDREAMS11
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    14 years, 5 months ago

    baros misses a sitter, that was close

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  12. Smarty Pants
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    14 years, 5 months ago

    not much activity here today

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    1. FPL Daniel
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      14 years, 5 months ago

      Ok lets have some activity.

      What is best Silva and Young or Silva and Nasri? And choosing later which one of the duo is better and swapping for certain Juan.

      Ah?

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      1. Art Vandelay
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        I presume you have Rooney. Do you have Dzeko too? If not I like the Idea of Silva / Nasri and then swapping one of them, depending on performance, into Mata for GW6.

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        1. FPL Daniel
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          14 years, 5 months ago

          Have Roonster and Dzeko

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          1. Art Vandelay
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            I think tripling up on City is probably a bit too much, but as a 2 GW punt it could be genius.

            WIth those three up front I would probably go Walcott/Silva or maybe even Adam (if you don't have Suarez).

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            1. FPL Daniel
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              14 years, 5 months ago

              Have Walcot, Silva and Suarez at the same time.

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      2. DavidHopkin
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        14 years, 5 months ago

        I've gone for Silva and Young myself just for a little more coverage, eggs and one basket and all that.

        Which to swap for Mata though is a tough one. I would probably swap Young, but only if I had Rooney up front.

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      3. Smarty Pants
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        14 years, 5 months ago

        I think Young in United is a much better prospect than Nasri in City, but probably it's just because I don't like Nasri. it's clearly been a good day for him last Sunday, but once he settles down he'll calm down. Just 2 goals and 6 bonus points since Christmas last season was a pathetic result for a high priced fantasy player... Why would he suddenly start bringing bigger points in City? I'm very sceptical regarding him.

        What you think of Sess, Daniel? Worth keeping for several more weeks?

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        1. Rasping Drive
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 5 months ago

          Hardly anyone at Arsenal scored well in the second half of last season apart from VP. Nasri now is happier and arguably playing for a stronger team so if he avoids rotation who is to say he won't deliver the points?

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  13. Messi & fabregas
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    a) walcott + suarez

    b) gervinho + dowing and save 0.7?

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    1. Art Vandelay
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      14 years, 5 months ago

      I personally wouldn't go for option b if it saved me 3.0.

      So option A.

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    2. FPL Daniel
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      14 years, 5 months ago

      a

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      1. Messi & fabregas
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        14 years, 5 months ago

        thank u both
        i will that although i have a good feeling for gervinho

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        1. Art Vandelay
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 5 months ago

          I also think Gervinho might do well. The problem is he is a bit -OOP and my Stirker berths are just too valuable.

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      a

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  14. Craggy Island Over 75s
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    14 years, 5 months ago

    Hi folks, saved myself a transfer last week so looking to make two changes to get Rooney in for GW4. Would appreciate some input on the options:

    Foster (Given)
    Bosingwa, Baines, Hughes (Brown, Simpson)
    Jarvis, Nani, Hoolahan, Sinclair (Moses)
    Suarez, Aguero, Bent

    A) Aguero + Bent -> Dzeko + Rooney
    B) Baines + Bent -> Jagielka + Rooney
    C) Nani + Bent -> N'Zogbia + Rooney

    I'm a gooner so try to resist playing any Arsenal players to avoid double disappointment - hence lack of Arsenal cover.

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    1. llamaZA
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      14 years, 5 months ago

      A for me, don't like N'Zogbia, and Everton defence is sketchy - so Baines over Jagielka by a strong margin.

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  15. Fred
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    14 years, 5 months ago

    Why are the bars two different colour greens on total fpl?

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  16. DJ2
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Guys, I'm now thinking about my forwards...
    A) Rooney, Dzeko, Bent
    B) Rooney, Dzeko, Suarez

    Thank you..! Appreciate...!

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    1. The Finnisher
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      So Bent or Suarez? Suarez

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  17. OPTA FPL
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    14 years, 5 months ago

    Why N'zobia not price fail yet?
    I dunno stand that, he got > 60.000 transfers out (in round).
    Maybe there's a error in their system?

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  18. smuggs
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    a few questions lads

    boyata- will he start?
    rodwell has be now become a major part in everton's season?

    both ive added to my watchlist

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  19. jimmythegent
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    A. Kompany and Arteta/Walcott
    or
    B. 5 Mil def and A Young

    Struggling with this one. I have Rooney and UTDs fixtures are not great so A would probably be the smarter move but with UTD on such hot form, I think 2 united attackers could pay very well.

    Thoughts guys?

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    1. Art Vandelay
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      14 years, 5 months ago

      similar dilemma here but have not decided whether to double up on ManU. I think you probably need some Arsenal coverage though so, assuming you don't have RVP, I would go A.

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      1. jimmythegent
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        i have RVP and Rooney mate

        Cant choose between them so got them both

        so its either 2 united attackers and a 5 mil def

        or 2 arsenal attackers and Kompany

        tough tough

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    2. Gaxx
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      don't go for Kompany, even thou he is a nailed on player - try Richards or Lescott who are far more attack minded. Ateta/Walcott is more difficult as Swansea will definitely pay for Arsenal's pain next fixture. If Walcott can save himself from injury during the internationals then he is the greater threat, but Arteta will be better long term investment.

      Rooney is the Man and Young is his boy at the moment!

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  20. yash
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Will there be more price rises if yes then who is expected to rise???

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    1. OPTA FPL
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Adam

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    2. Freshy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      vrom

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  21. Freshy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    MILLER

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  22. Irish Madridista ⭐
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    14 years, 5 months ago

    Is suarez really a must have??

    currently going for a front 8 of:
    Young Silva Arteta Brunt M.Petrov
    Rooney Dzeko Ruiz

    im kinda worried that i dont have suarez though :/

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    1. llamaZA
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Suarez is for me the best value for money player in FPL this season.

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      1. Henry Hill
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        14 years, 5 months ago

        I think Dzeko might be in contention for that title

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        1. llamaZA
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          14 years, 5 months ago

          If he can continue this form, but my view is he'll take a dip in form, lose his place to Tevez/Aguero and struggle to make it back.

          But for now - I'm taking a piece of both.

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      2. si
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        Suarez can still wait for me. wouldn't surprise me if Carroll starts instead of him at Stoke.

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        1. 1Man
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 5 months ago

          Carrol will start ahead of Suerez imo

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    2. Art Vandelay
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      14 years, 5 months ago

      IMO he is a keeper for the rest of the season, but if you don't have him, or are Wildcarding, he is not essential over the next few weeks. A bunt in Ruiz may well pay off.

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    3. OPTA FPL
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      14 years, 5 months ago

      Ruiz cost?

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      1. Art Vandelay
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        7.0

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      2. llamaZA
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        7.0

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        1. OPTA FPL
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 5 months ago

          so IMO you should take Angbonlahor instead

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    4. ...---...
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Dzeko is this years Berbatov; he'll NEVER do that again.

      Senor Suarez on the other hand will just keep on accumulating the points in a lickity split fashion!

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      1. OPTA FPL
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        Wait, I guess you dont have Dzeko in your team

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    5. Gaxx
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      14 years, 5 months ago

      look at the fixture list - Fulham: BLA (H), MANC (H), WBA (A) Liverpool: STOKE (A), TOTT (A), WOLV (H).
      Ruiz is the better bet to score than Suarez and will save you money for elsewhere. Personally, looking at most of the teams posted today, there his too much generic thinking when looking at forwards - take a risk and get an edge.

      M.Petrov is a worry though -Bolton are paying Manu and Arsenal in September

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  23. The Finnisher
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Smalling nailed on?

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    1. Gaxx
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      for the next 8 weeks at least.

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  24. The Spudgunner
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Team linked,allready made free transfer:Bent->Aguero

    What shall i do??????

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  25. blawrence95
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    a. arteta and adebayor (4 point hit)

    or

    b. jarvis and bent

    cheers 😀

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    1. OPTA FPL
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      jarvis and Adebayor

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      1. The Spudgunner
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        b!!!!!!!

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    2. Sam (Team Sam)
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      a

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  26. si
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    City have 3 games in a week coming up and I am pretty sure Tevez will start one of these, probably in place of Dzeko. Napoli game the most likely? I am concerned it may be Wigan as Dzeko will have played 2 internationals whilst Tevez stayed home.

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    1. IceMan DB
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Do you think Aguero might be rested too?

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      1. The Holy One
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        Doubt it. Balotelli is also with the NT.

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        1. Smarty Pants
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 5 months ago

          Aguero is in India, next Tuesday in Bangladesh

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          1. The Holy One
            • 15 Years
            14 years, 5 months ago

            Only played the last 20 yesterday, let's hope he doesn't start against Bangladesh either.

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  27. Stern John Terry Wilson Pal…
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Hey guys, here is my side, already made my 1 free transfer this week.

    Schwarzer (Vorm)

    Shawcross, Jose Enrique, Smalling, Kompany (Simpson)

    Nani, N’Zogbia, Jarvis (Dyer, Shane Ferguson)

    Rooney, Suarez, Dzeko

    SO - I have 3.3m in the bank – is it worth upgrading N’Zog (Everton away) to Silva (Wigan home) for a 4 point hit?

    (BTW I know I have too much emphasis on defence – looking to downgrade Kompany to Brown soon to free up yet more cash :D)

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    1. Stern John Terry Wilson Pal…
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Replies please ... ? 🙂

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      1. jimski
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        Probably is just about worth it

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        1. Stern John Terry Wilson Pal…
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 5 months ago

          Cheers mate

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        2. Stern John Terry Wilson Pal…
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 5 months ago

          Also would you say -

          N'Zogbia -> Silva

          OR

          Jarvis -> Walcott?

          Not really much of a fan of Walcott but he's got great fixtures and I kind of want some 'Arsenal cover'

          Also Jarvis's fixtures aren't great :/

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          1. jimski
            • 14 Years
            14 years, 5 months ago

            Jarvix' fixtures are ok. I'd go N'Zog -> Silva personally.

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    2. The Spudgunner
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      14 years, 5 months ago

      If you think Silva will get 4 more points than N'Zogbia then its worth it.

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  28. Elniñorules
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Given (EVE)
    De Laet (WBA), Simpson (QPR), Collins (EVE), Baines (AVL)
    Sinclair (ARS), Sessegnon (CHE), Adam (STO)
    Dzeko (WIG), Rooney (BOL), Bent (EVE)
    Subs – Vorm (ARS), W.Brown (CHE), Eagles (MUN), Moses (MCI)
    In the bank: 2.5
    FT: 1 WC: 1
    1) Any suggestions for GW4-10?
    2) You suggest I make any transfers this week? Or save them for next week?
    3) Capt for GW4 – Roo/Dzeko/Adam/Baines?

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    1. Stern John Terry Wilson Pal…
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Upgrade Sess/Sinclair! Or Bent -> RVP? :/

      And Rooney captain every week has worked for me ...

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    2. Gaxx
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      wild card could be a good idea!!!!!

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  29. DJ2
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    I'm really wondering about Adebayor...!
    Is it good idea to pick him...?

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    1. ...---...
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      No. He's a liability and Spurs are just beginning to look as if they're in for a long, hard season.

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      1. SH1M1
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        based on what? the fact that they have played, United & City in their first two games :S

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        1. Baines on Toast...
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 5 months ago

          Yeah really stupid to write them off now, they just signed exactly the two sorts of player they needed, kept one of their best players, and are looking like a good prospect. Calling Adebayor a liability is poor judgement, this is a man deemed good enough to play for Real Madrid last season.

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          1. disparate dan - a reasonabl…
            • 15 Years
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            but not this season

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          2. ...---...
            • 15 Years
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            We'll see!

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  30. andres
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    1.arteta - nani/young

    or

    2. walcott - adam

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    1. OPTA FPL
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Young and Adam

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      1. andres
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        not enough funds and would leave be w/o arsenal players...

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    2. Irish Madridista ⭐
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      14 years, 5 months ago

      arteta young

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    3. Gaxx
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      walcott- young

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    4. Sam (Team Sam)
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      arteta, young

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