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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. Galverion
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    MK Dons...."we are top of the league" 🙂

    No one likes us
    No one likes us
    No one likes us
    We don't care
    We are MK
    Super MK
    We are MK Dons FC

    🙂

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    1. applebonkers
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      i like you

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    2. Cowshed - Blue & White …
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      Who did you 'support' before MK were created?

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      1. Galverion
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        Are you a Dons fan, seeing you are "Cowshed" ?

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        1. Cowshed - Blue & White …
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          Er no, Huddersfield had a "Cowshed" end 100 years before MK....

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          1. Galverion
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            LOL ! Ok...fair play...I was not aware of that !

            Although not strictly true to say 100 years is it ? Seeing your new ground is not that many years old ?

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            1. Cowshed - Blue & White …
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              Leeds Road (old ground) had the Cowshed End, it was built in early 1900s.

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              1. bantamdave
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                Cowshed, more like Cowsh@te end.

                Looking forward to the JPT tie, Cowshed??

                Interesting to see how we can compete and match you r rather decent team (yes it hurt putting that about a TB team)

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                1. Cowshed - Blue & White …
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                  JPT? Hmm, i dont know really.

                  Its a cup i never care about until it gets to playing in the semis and suddenly i think, 'aye aye could get a trip to wembley here', at which point, we go out!

                  Sad about Jacko, thought he might do a job for you.

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                  1. bantamdave
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                    Interference at the top IMO. One thing i am sure and you may agree on is Jacko is no quitter. Accordingly Alan Lee was supposed to be coming our way as Jacko wanted him on loan but The chairman disagreed alongside the youth team coach and just maybe Jacko's position was underminded.

                    As for the JPT, I look forward to it in the respect that we have a very young squad and you guys have a very good team which enables us to take stock of our current team.

                    Blinding headache after a fun day (a few too many beers) at Morecambe though can feel the cold coming on after non-stop rain

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  2. Salah’s Sonnet
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    Hiya lads, just working on my team and its looking rather good, just can't decide for the life of me to pick either nasri OR silva....

    If you had to choose for long term who would you pick? Nasri realistically going to be rotated after his impressive city debut?

    any thoughts advice would be much appreciated 🙂

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    1. 4vets
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      Silva... the heart and sole of Citeh. Yes, he will be rested (why did Spain have thar *freindly" with Chile?) but he's their creative force... imho.

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    2. Destination Relegation
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      Same here, I've got both for now, hoping to bag price rises over international break. Don't think Nasri could do that every week, but Silva has been reasonably involved so far this season. I think his style will ling with Aguero to get some assists. Gonna go Nasri to Mata or Arteta next wk I think...

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  3. AP
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    Re: Smalling as RB longterm, this is what he has to say about it..

    “I can do a job at right-back but I see it as a temporary thing. If Sir Alex tells me to play full-back then I’ll try my best to do the job, but I think I am a centre-half. I want to be challenging Rio [Ferdinand] and [Nemanja] Vidic for their place because that’s where I feel I’m at my best."

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    1. Shakey
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      'Zackly.

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    2. champion_elect
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      14 years, 5 months ago

      if he is versatile and willing saf will put him wherever the need is.

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    3. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
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      In the absence of Vidic and Ferdinand, Smalling gave us extra security that Fabio wouldn't have. Smalling won't be there for the season I'm pretty sure.

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      1. AP
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        I think a backline of Smalling Jones Vidic Evra should be our first choice. Even if Smalling doesn't see himself as a RB yet, he is brilliant there.

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        1. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
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          Fabio is my preferred choice for right back, then Rafael then Smalling.

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      2. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
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        security from set pieces*

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      3. 4vets
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        14 years, 5 months ago

        So where will he be?... !

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  4. NED KELLY
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    Anyone getting hernandez in now welbeck is out ? ?

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    1. AP
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      Tempted.

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    2. 4vets
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      14 years, 5 months ago

      Roon is cover for me especicially with Man U's fictures.

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    3. teto
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      could be a good punt. tough the way rooney is playing if you already have him

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    4. applebonkers
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      got him in my other side. him, bendtner and adebayor 😀

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  5. applebonkers
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    watching 'ladyboys' on sky living. high brow stuff

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    1. NED KELLY
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      In thailand ?

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      1. applebonkers
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        "this intriguing and, at times, emotional documentary travels to Thailand to explore the world of male to female gender transgender persons"
        makes me want to watch alan partridge

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        1. NED KELLY
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          a ladyboy saved my life in thailand.. long story

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          1. applebonkers
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            http://www.podcastfilmreview.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/David-Brent.jpg
            shoot, gotta be worth telling

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            1. NED KELLY
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              got drunk an tryed to drive my scooter back the hotel.. then got lost on the island called koh samui.. ran out of petrol so i gave up an fell asleep on the side of the road.. when a ladyboy woke me up.. an took me back my hotel on her/his scooter..so i thank god for tha ladyboy ha

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              1. applebonkers
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                😛 definitely one to tell the grandkids. did the ladyboy offer you her helmet...

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                1. NED KELLY
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                  haha

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          2. applebonkers
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            if a ladyboy saved my life i'd tell the story #justsaying

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    2. Shakey
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      Lots of high-brow stuff going on tonight it seems...

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      1. applebonkers
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        you should watch geordie shore, nothing happens, and i mean literally nothing happens

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        1. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
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          They bitch for an hour.

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    3. AP
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      So he flips him over, and he fu...... and fu... and funnily enough it landed on all four wheels and they drove away.

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      1. applebonkers
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        strangest story i've ever heard

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  6. LarkyTown
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    14 years, 5 months ago

    That Scotland game today was a sickener. A f*cking sickener

    In 1998 me and my mates, aged 19, decided to go to Ibiza rather than the France World Cup because we reckoned there would be plenty of other opportunities to be in the Tartan Army and we were keen to "have it large"

    Every two years that goes by that decision is looking like more and more of a massive fail

    If I get to a major championships before I'm 60 I'll count myself lucky. F*ck knows where FIFA will be hosting it by then. Probably the moon.

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    1. Shakey
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      Probably Scotland.

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    2. applebonkers
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      i think berra dived, and the czech's should have had a penalty earlier in the game so arguably evened itself out

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      1. LarkyTown
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        14 years, 5 months ago

        Berra's toe did get trod on. Wilson didnt clip their guy at all

        Fair enough they maybe should have had one but it still sucks. We got diddled four years ago as well when Italy put the final nail in our Euro qualifying by scoring a late goal from a cross from a free kick that wasnt a foul either

        Oh well, we'd no doubt have lost the play off anyway

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        1. applebonkers
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          their pen was a shocker, no doubt about that one. i think berra's looks more debateable due to the czech penalty being such an awful dive

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    3. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
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      If (when?) the amount of teams in the Euros is increased, it should be good news for countries like Scotland and Ireland.

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      1. Shakey
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        I have to admit, I don't like the idea of the Euros being increased. You won't get groups like France, Italy, Holland, Romania any more.

        I normally enjoy the Euros more than World Cups because you get more groups like that and less like "E-A-S-Y".

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        1. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
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          True, it's good for the neutral but it's only a small consolation for people who come from lesser footballing nations. That said, I do think we will qualify for one when Trap goes.

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          1. Shakey
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            And provided you don't re-employ Steve Staunton or Brian Kerr.

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            1. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
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              Brian Kerr was alright tbf

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          2. LarkyTown
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            Not allowing Croke Park or Landsdowne Road to be used in the Scotland & Ireland Euro 2008 bid was a real downer

            That would have been great for both countries, and not having them was the main reason we lost out

            I think we should go for a bid again. Scotland and Ireland aint the most glamourous locations but its got to beat Poland and the Ukraine right?

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            1. Gargamel
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              • 16 Years
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              That way you're both also automatically qualified. Win-win.

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            2. Sasquatch
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              We still wouldn't have won the rights to host it from a security viewpoint. You'd be hosting all matches, and accomodating all travelling fans, in just three cities; Dublin, Edinburgh and Glasgow. A logistical nightmare and security no-no. That's why the bid was always doomed to failure.

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        2. Cowshed - Blue & White …
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          I agree entirely but with the amount of 'break up' countries i think the increase was inevitable.

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        3. Gargamel
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          +1

          I like that it's different from the world cup in that way. More competitive throughout. I'm sure Scotland and/or Ireland will qualify for an international tournament sooner or later.

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    4. Captain Remorse
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      Scotland should organise a tournament every 4 years for nations who do not qualify the World Cup. Call it "The World Reserves Cup".

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      1. Shakey
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        14 years, 5 months ago

        Isn't that the Home Nations' Tournament?

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        1. LarkyTown
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          14 years, 5 months ago

          Scotland won the recent Homeless World Cup!

          Only because we have such amazing strength in depth though. Half the population are Tennents Super dossers

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          1. Shakey
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            14 years, 5 months ago

            hmmm United spend £8 mil on Bebe, then Scotland win the homeless world cup...

            Maybe a cunning plan by Lord Ferg to rid Portugal of their best player, and give Scotland the win.

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  7. Destination Relegation
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    Is it only me that sees SAF and thinks "Safe As F@ck?"

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    1. Destination Relegation
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      guess so... 🙁

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  8. 4vets
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    More on this evening's price rise from a paranoid point of view. Sometimes they do, sometimes they don't and sometimes they do it unexpectedly. Are FPL trying to screw up the more serious player in favour of the casual?

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    1. Destination Relegation
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      14 years, 5 months ago

      I know, it's screwing with my tactics of trying to make some money with my WC! Is there even a league for team value on the new site?

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      1. TorresMagic™
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        Up to 102 with my admin team.

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        1. Destination Relegation
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          14 years, 5 months ago

          Nice! Must have had some good picks in from the off! Think I'm on 101.4 lost a couple shuffling my WC, but gonna stick for a bit longer till I make any more changes.

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        2. 4vets
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          Anyone without a link to their team is always suspect, with all due respect, TM 🙂

          I'm off to bed... cheers & good night!

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        3. 7923dos
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          I'm only on 100.6!!!!

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  9. 'taters deep after a 6…
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    Thinking of playing the wild card, but can anyone tell me if the risers/fallers are locked in (as opposed to just showing a price rise) daily or weekly?

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  10. Barnsley FC
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    • 14 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    How about

    Given, Vorm

    Bosingwa, Kompany, Enrique, Ward, Simpson

    Nasri, Young, Brunt, Dyer, Ferguson

    RVP, Suarez, Dzeko

    With Young out for Arteta after this GW, and then Brunt out for Mata after the next gameweek (based on fixtures)?

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    1. Royal5
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      Great team. I have almost the same.

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    2. 7923dos
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      need rooney

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  11. Mr. Mystic
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    14 years, 5 months ago

    Put in order which striker you'd mainly want in your team, 1 being most likely, 5 being least likely;
    (Rooney,Bent,Dzeko,Suarez,Van Persie)

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    1. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
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      Rooney Van Persie Suarez Dzeko Bent

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      1. applebonkers
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        ^^^^^

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      2. Cowshed - Blue & White …
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        This

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        1. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
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          is

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          1. Cowshed - Blue & White …
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            how we do it

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            1. bdwhite91
              • 14 Years
              14 years, 5 months ago

              Plus a million

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    2. Gargamel
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      14 years, 5 months ago

      suarez, rooney, van persie, dzeko, bent

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    3. Royal5
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Rooney, Suarez, Dzeko, Adebayor, RVP

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      1. Royal5
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        Adebayor because of price (8.0 m)

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    4. 'taters deep after a 6…
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      15423

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    5. Sigga -Cardiff City-
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      14 years, 5 months ago

      Rooney Saurez Dzeko RVP Bent

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    6. Lucky_2010
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      1-4-5-2-3 ....

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  12. Cowshed - Blue & White …
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    Wouldnt they just go out in the group stages after draws against Cambodia and Chad and defeat in the final game against Aruba?

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    1. Cowshed - Blue & White …
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      I think that was supposed to go somewhere else.

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  13. applebonkers
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    frimpong's ipad http://www.kckrs.com/wp-content/uploads/denchpad.jpg

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  14. SH1M1
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    14 years, 5 months ago

    do you lot reckon henderson will start vs stoke or will kenny opt for kuyt with caroll n suarez up top?

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    1. Shakey
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      14 years, 5 months ago

      Kenny will choose the English one, without question.

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  15. Royal5
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    14 years, 5 months ago

    Does RVP Take both corners for Arsenal? Is it possible Arteta will take some corners and the indirect free kicks?

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    1. Shakey
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      RvP takes everything to the right of the goal. Arteta will take everything from the left.

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      1. Royal5
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        Ok. Im going for Arteta. At 8.0 m I see him as a better option than Walcott for Arsenal cover.

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  16. BONZ
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    very poor peno decision against Scotland.....only now watching highlights!

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    1. BONZ
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      at both ends....ref shocker!

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  17. Cluub
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    Quick question:

    Vorm, Begovic
    Baines, Alex, De Laet, Enrique, S Taylor
    Nzog, Moses, Brunt, Cabaye, Jarvis
    Dzeko, Rooney, Suarez

    Already went Torres-->Dzeko this week.

    Worth WCing/getting rid of Alex for someone?

    Thanks

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

      That midfield is pretty weak and Alex is a waste of £5.9m. I'd be inclined to downgrade him right down to a £4m-er and together with the money saved by Torres > Dzeko upgrade two midfilders

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    2. SH1M1
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      14 years, 5 months ago

      You could wildcard and get Kompany 4 Alex, Arteta 4 Nzogbia,.. just a thought. good team tho

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      1. Addicted to transfers
        • 15 Years
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        Screw that, only an 8point hit. Just do it and save the WC for when you *really* need it.

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  18. the-zohan
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    14 years, 5 months ago

    I need Ward's price to rise!

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  19. teto
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    14 years, 5 months ago

    If you havent used your WC and had some good players but wanted to change a few and catch a few rises, would you WC?

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    1. Sasquatch
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      Define "a few".

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      1. teto
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        14 years, 5 months ago

        Given to worm
        komopany to baines
        RTaylor to Ward
        Sess to Young

        I dont have a bad team, just wouldnt wanna lose points. Would it be smarter to just bring them in one GW at a time?

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        1. Sasquatch
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          Personally speaking, I wouldn't take any points hits to make those moves. As for using the WC instead... again, I wouldn't. Not for the purposes of just tinkering or fine tuning.

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          1. teto
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            14 years, 5 months ago

            Thanks. similar to what I was thinking. I brought in dzeko for torres, I was able to catch his rise. If he doesnt start should i take the hit and bring in which ever man city player starts/RVP?

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            1. Baines on Toast...
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              • 15 Years
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              Definitely not. Just because he doesn't start one game doesn't mean he isn't still their first choice striker at the moment. If you've got him and his price has risen it may well be worth keeping him as he will be back the next week almost certainly, and if you brought in another City striker they could easily be the one benched next time.

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  20. Matt_
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    Is Riise still injured?

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    1. Royal5
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      Riise did not play yesterdays national vs. Iceland. However he is expected to play (the very important) game against Denmark on tuesday.

      We need him!

      -Norwegian 😉

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  21. MCM
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    Wow, just watched the highlights of the Scotland game. Shocking refereeing, that ref needs talking to.

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    1. MCM
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      Also, sign this fella up!

      http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/14777284.stm

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  22. The Spudgunner
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    14 years, 5 months ago

    What to do with this side ?????????????????????

    Hilario Ruddy
    Bosingwa Smalling Kompany Simpson De Laet
    Young Jarvis N'Zogbia Larsson Ferguson
    Rooney Aguero Suarez

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

      Wouldn't change too much there mate, good team.
      I'd maybe look at bringing Brunt into your midfield for N'Zogbia perhaps.
      Who you captaining out of interest?

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      1. The Spudgunner
        • 14 Years
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        Dunno, but probs Rooney.

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    2. Royal5
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      14 years, 5 months ago

      Larsson & N'Zog -> Arteta & Brunt

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      1. Matt_
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        ^ This.

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  23. Starscream
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    My team:

    Hialrio (Vorm)
    Bosingwa Enrique Kompany (Briggs, Simpson)
    Taarabt Nani Silva Brunt (N Dyer)
    Rooney Suarez Dzeko (C)

    Dzeko a good captain choice? concerned about rotation....

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

      If youre gunna have Dzeko as(C)then stick Roonpig Vice,but it could be a gamble if Dzeko comes off the bench for only a few minutes.

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

        that was my thinking also mate, with Rooney playing well and should play 90mins, would be the safer bet.
        Aguero seems the more likely to be rested for City as he has a friendly in India 3 days before, think Tevez will play...

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

          If a player doesnt start and you have him as C will it automatically go to your VC? and does he get 0 pts or just doesnt start?

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

            If your Capatain plays no part at all, then your VC comes in and gets double points.
            The guy who was captain will auto-sub for somebody who has got minutes on the pitch.

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          2. Lucky_2010
            • 15 Years
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            if both captain and vc not started then ZERO point ....

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  24. keotes
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    Can't make up my mind... walcott or arteta... someone help me!!

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    1. Royal5
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Easy. Arteta. Better passer. Better scorer. Will take corners from left and indirect free kicks. 1 mill cheaper.

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      1. Baines on Toast...
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        • 15 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        Arteta better scorer on what basis?

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

          Yes... pls clarify... I always had a perception that Arteta didn't score many from open play, unlike Walcott who does. Arteta scored more from free kicks and penalties for everton, both of which he may miss out on at Arsenal

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

            To clarify......Arteta is much more handsome.

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          2. Royal5
            • 14 Years
            14 years, 5 months ago

            He is a much better finisher. Walcotts shot is terrible. I reckon Arteta will get more good looks at goal playing for Arsenal and definitely more assist.

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            1. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
              • 16 Years
              14 years, 5 months ago

              Walcott will still score more

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            2. Royal5
              • 14 Years
              14 years, 5 months ago

              http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sVq4mEdpTbc

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

                just looked at the video and am more convinced not to get arteta now. all the goals were mainly from set pieces and penalties. with very few assists from through balls etc.

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            3. keotes
              • 16 Years
              14 years, 5 months ago

              So you think Arteta will score more goals and produce more assists than Walcott this year?

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              1. Royal5
                • 14 Years
                14 years, 5 months ago

                Yes.

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                1. jguti14
                  • 14 Years
                  14 years, 5 months ago

                  thats nonsense walcott will score way more than arteta...wayyyyy more

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

                    hum...seems like there are many opposing views on this, hence the confusion.....

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                  2. KOKAK
                    • 15 Years
                    14 years, 5 months ago

                    why the deliberation over arsenal midfield, when the RVP option is clear. If you are going cheap then buy Arteta. By the way, we have yet to see the influence of Arteta to the team as a whole; he may even outdo RVP as a playmaker. Only time will tell...

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

      Tell us ur team!!

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

        Basically both are from the same team and are about the same price. One is positionally more far forward and the other will probably take some set pieces. One is fast, the other is slow and a good passer... 1 mil difference isn't a problem for me. Just want the better player for FPL

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    3. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Walcott

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

        why?

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    4. Pasquale
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Arteta

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

        why? what is ur thinking?

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    5. Lucky_2010
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      if you have fund then walcott, anyway no harm to gamble on arteta which less 1.0m ......

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  25. SOM.... This is Fellaini�…
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Rafael van der Vaart: "I hope to make my comeback in one-two weeks."

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  26. disparate dan - a reasonabl…
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    woop woop

    just got inwhat the f*ck is happerning

    WOOP

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

      And a good woop to you Sir.

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    2. disparate dan - a reasonabl…
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Amaxing that there are people here discussing teams a week before sny games atthis time on a saturday ngiht

      OUT

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

        ....um, well that's kind of what this site is for mate?!!

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

          +1

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  27. Chekhov
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    What's the most reliable site for price rises this yr? I've been told totalfpl is off this yr.... someone recommended an alternative site that looked good but I've forgotten the name of it and can't find it... Can anyone help me out?

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

      Fiso Crack the Code

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

        tks!

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

      CTC

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  28. Random_Guy
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Does anyone think that Arteta's price will go up by the end of this week? I would get him in, but I'm hoping that my other players who I plan to make a profit on will go up before he does. I currently have Petrov, Ward and Anderson who I hope to go up by another 0.1... Is this likely?

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

    Thoughts on Santos?

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

      i am from turkiye.watched all his performance in fenerbahçe.he has great attacking skills.i think he will get a lot of points by assists and goals.always dribbles and takes great shots from the left side.last seasons goals here
      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJmbmgGVUo4

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      1. bdwhite91
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        Cool to see Turkish fans on here. I'm from America and I love BJK, the national team, and Ozil 🙂

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    2. Baines on Toast...
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      • 15 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      I like the look of him, has a great goal record but apparently played midfield quite a lot which has boosted it. Arsenal's left back Gibbs got BPs in the opening game of the season and he could offer a lot more...I also expect their defence to sure up now. With that said it's a big gamble at 6.5, but could pay off heavily.

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

        I may go for Mertesacker as I like Arsenal's defence these next few weeks and he's cheaper.

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

        no man u r wrong.he played left back.just a few matches he played as lef winger.u think that way cause he has great dribbling skills.but he is weak on defence.u can never see him tackling.

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

          Ah okay, was just going on hearsay. Sounds like he could be very good then (or another Kolarov).

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

            yes.the problem is will arsenal conceed a goal? he is goon an attack but u cant always wait for him to do something.if nothing changes on arsenals defensive side after the trasnfers, it will still be a gamble to pick santos for 6,5 price whilst richards is 6,0 or kolarov at the same price i think

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

              Lol Richards and Kolarov? I'd rather a defending conceding goals to two players who got dropped last game.

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

                u r right about kolarov.but i dont think richards will be on the bench for zabaleta.

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

                  Richards was on the bench last week...

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

                  Mancini dont use Richard vs Tottenham becasu Bale in the same left side. this is reason why Richard on the bench this match, also Silva not shine

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

                    agree with rukava.used zabaleta's strength against bale.who cares about his strength against wigan =)

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

                    I not mean strength but Mancini not use Richards because he dont intend to attack on the right side in that match (actually they attack on the left with Nasri).

                    He use Zabaletta for totally defence on the right agains Bale

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    3. Lucky_2010
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      not sure but his price ? you can get other decent def with lower price and regular starter as well too....

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  30. FantasyFreak
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Neil Taylor from Swansea or Simpson from Newcastle?
    Have Kurl and Vorm.

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

      I have all four lol...I'd say Taylor because his position is more secure and he has a bit more attacking/bonus potential it seems, even though the defence is maybe a bit less secure.

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