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2 August 2015 2321 comments
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Today’s Wembley showpiece between Chelsea and Arsenal affords Fantasy managers further opportunity to scout our options for the upcoming campaign, with the Premier League kick off now just six days away.

For the Blues, Diego Costa is sidelined due to “discomfort in his hamstring” once again. Loic Remy is handed the chance to lead the line in the Spain international’s absence, with loan signing Radamel Falcao on the bench. William and Ramires join Eden Hazard in the attacking midfield three behind Remy, with Jose Mourinho naming last season’s defensive regulars along with Cesc Fabregas and Nemanja Matic in the double-pivot.

Theo Walcott gets the chance to lead the line for Arsenal, with Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain selected in the XI as Olivier Giroud is named amongst the subs. Arsene Wenger’s side are as expected, otherwise, with Hector Bellerin selected ahead of Mathieu Debuchy at right-back, whilst Mesut Ozil and Aaron Ramsey join Oxlade-Chamberlain in the positions behind Walcott. Jack Wilshere misses out through injury for the Gunners.

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  1. QGOONER
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Someone called me "daft" for saying AOC will start against West Ham. Lolol

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    1. Forza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      You can still be proven wrong...

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      1. Camp No No
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        It still wouldn't be _daft_ to say it.

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    2. Mull
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      What was the final score in the Arsenal v West Ham game?

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      1. Debauchy
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        3-0

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  2. super zlatan
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    How did Bellerin play?

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    1. Huddersfield
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Worst arsenal def today

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      1. super zlatan
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Cheers. May go for Kos then

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        1. Super Pav
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          Why Kos over Mert?

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          1. super zlatan
            • 14 Years
            10 years, 6 months ago

            Kos more likely to get baps than mert

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            1. Camp No No
              • 12 Years
              10 years, 6 months ago

              And much more nailed on.

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            2. Super Pav
              • 12 Years
              10 years, 6 months ago

              Interesting.

              Keep finding myself trying to squeeze 0.5 out of somewhere.

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    2. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      MISSING

      Eden hazard, last seen in the pocket of hector bellerin

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      1. luke
        • 16 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        bell ends bitch

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      2. turd ferguson
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        wait this confused me. if he had hazard in his pocket then how was he "missing" ?

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        1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          Lol

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        2. Nickofoz
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          I think he meant Hazard was missing

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          1. turd ferguson
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 6 months ago

            i thought so. but many are saying bellerin played bad. ill trust Bemba

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            1. Nickofoz
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 11 Years
              10 years, 6 months ago

              I thought he did pretty well. Made one or two mistakes but is still first choice IMO

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        3. Nabs Kebabs
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          last seen....

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        4. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          OMG benteke

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      3. CostaCoffee
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        This is soo stupid

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        1. super zlatan
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          So Bellerin played well then?

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          1. Debauchy
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 6 months ago

            He made 1 or 2 errors . But played ok in general. His pace getting back will be essential with Arsenals attacking style though. .

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  3. CostaCoffee
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    10 years, 6 months ago

    Best striker 9m nd down

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    1. bar low tell me
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      for now pelle

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    2. Del Griffith
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Pelle but Tekkers could when he's fit

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  4. Piggs Boson
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Walcott(C)

    Keep on selling him 🙂

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    1. Davido989
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      hope he plays on the right against west ham

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  5. deshawn7
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    mertesacker vs koscielny?

    mert is 0.5m cheaper and he's nailed on as the captain isnt it?

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    1. KISSES
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      10 years, 6 months ago

      Yep

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    2. Super Pav
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      I think so. I've gone for Mert.

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    3. Super Pav
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Having similar chat above. Apparently Kos is more likely to get bonus points.

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  6. Revival
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    3 preseason trophies for Arsenal now

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  7. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Screw flexibility, I'm not gonna have any mid lower then 11 and higher then 7

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    1. The Light Knight
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      No midfielders then?

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      1. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        😉

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        1. The Light Knight
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          🙂

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    2. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Sorry, between obviously

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  8. FPL Maldini
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Is Benteke to Pelle a safe choice now with the orange injury square?

    Not sure whether to keep Benteke now..

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    1. dribbler
      • 16 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      what is an orange injury square?

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  9. Our Man Charlie
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    rather tempted with Cech, Kos , Caz

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  10. Optimus.
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Hazard -> Sinclair not looking so silly now

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    1. Mr. Grv
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      still silly

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  11. Heydudes13
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    So who to get for Walcott after his injury then?

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    1. Mull
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Mangala

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    2. PSEBJ27
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Come again?

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  12. Marco Del Wattsio
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Who are the fixture rotation pairings this year?

    United - city
    Newc - Sun etc

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  13. Lucy.
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Well done Saints academy. Keeping Arsenal ticking over 😛

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    1. PSEBJ27
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      *applause*

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    2. La Roja
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      You sell, we buy

      No hard feelings 🙂

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      1. Lucy.
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Well you're not going to have any hard feelings are you? You get some of the best British talent around. Of course you wouldn't feel bad about it.

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  14. Rambo Motin
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Choose one

    A: Kane , Mane

    B: Pelle , Walcott

    btw how has Kane been doing?

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    1. MisterMaster
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      A

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    2. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      A

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    3. Saint Tim
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      A

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    4. Rambo Motin
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Wow pretty unanimous! Cheers all

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    5. Del Griffith
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      tough but B

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  15. Davido989
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Chelsea could do a whole lot worse than getting Remy back to QPR and Austin in return

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    1. Lucy.
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Remy wouldn't accept moving down to the Championship and QPR wouldn't want his wage demands.

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    2. Camp No No
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Such as getting Remy back to QPR and Zamora in return. However, both are worse than just keeping Remy.

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  16. Camp No No
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Arsenal winning it seems good for two reasons: Mou having his arrogance rubbed in his smug face; Arsenal showing they can challenge Chelsea makes the season more interesting.

    But wait for Chelsea to spend £80M+ on new players before the deadline and Wenger to think that he needs no reinforcement in DM or CF positions. Benzema deal cancelled, as Walcott and Giroud were soooo good. 🙄

    FPL wise this gave me close to nothing.

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    1. Mr. Grv
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      it might give few che cleansheets as mou will tighten up

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      1. Camp No No
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        They will also buy a new LB.

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        1. Mr. Grv
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          mabye

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    2. Frank Black
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Sure, i mean, Josè is going to destroy Wenger every other time when it'll actually matter but yeah....what you said.

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      1. money face bandwagon
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        as a chelsea fan i think arsenal is going to give a real challenge..and such personal record is hard to maintain..i will be happy as long as chelsea win the title

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      2. Debauchy
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Yeah , maybe , maybe not ,,, its all to savour

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  17. Nabs Kebabs
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Walcott and Cazorla double is the way forward.

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    1. Irish Madridista ⭐
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Until Walcott becomes Sanchez

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  18. Saint Tim
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Who do people think is the best midfielder for £5m or less? Sinclair? Wanyama? Barry? Fletcher? Coquelin?

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    1. MisterMaster
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      sinclair for sure

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    2. PSEBJ27
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Barry? Coquelin?

      Sinclair mate

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    3. bar low tell me
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      i say sinclair after his hatrick

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    4. JÆKS ⭐
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      I'd risk Sinclair if you have to intention to play him once in a while, otherwise it's juste a waste of 0.5 and you could better spend it elsewhere

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    5. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Mulumbu at 4.5 seems great value if injury aint bad

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    6. Marco Del Wattsio
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      I'm gambling on Ibe.

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      1. Saint Tim
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        could be a great gamble 🙂

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        1. 32chickens
          • 15 Years
          10 years, 6 months ago

          you feeling lucky punk

          make my day

          etc

          no i dont trust brodgerrs either and he would be miscast as clint

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    7. Saint Tim
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Ibe worth a punt…?

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    8. *sigh*
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      One to watch is Rolando Aarons if he gets game time itll be him

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    9. Third Eye Vision
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      I've had Albrighton in there but will now switch to Sinclair.

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  19. FPLFamily (Lee)
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Wenger suggesting he will use Walcott up front against teams "where there is space in behind" and only needs "one or two chances" to score

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    1. bacary lasagna
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      I'm happy for him to be in midfield...as long as he plays

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    2. PSEBJ27
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Still doesn't assure anything

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    3. bar low tell me
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      my question is
      Is west ham that kind of team??

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      1. FPLFamily (Lee)
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        I think he will play up front vs WHU. Those with him in their squads though need to be prepared to see him getting 60-70 mins every now and again and/or sat on the wing depending on opponent

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    4. Jimbo123
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Yeah interesting that....

      He also said he wants to use him upfront 'as well'.....

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  20. BuK II
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    I hope people follow through with these knee jerks. Nothing in that made me doubt my Walcott, Ivan and Hazard picks.

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    1. PSEBJ27
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      I have all three and I'm contemplating the meaning of life

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  21. Tinydancer
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Any1 watch Benteke first half? How did he play?

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    1. Davido989
      • 15 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      should have scored - looks rusty but linking up well with firmino

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  22. Aurora
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    So Arsene confirms my thoughts:

    Asked about Theo's prospects up front.

    "It depends on the opposition we face"

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  23. Frank Black
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    LOL at Ozil owners, LOL at Cazorla owners, LOL at Walcott owners, LOL at Ramsey owners, LOL at Hazard owners, LOL at Costa owners, LOL at Giroud owners, LOL at Falcao owners, LOL at Ivanovic owners.

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    1. Piggs Boson
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Wally owners got an assist 😉

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      1. Frank Black
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        I wanted to be fair with everyone.

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    2. money face bandwagon
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      LOL at everyone then

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    3. super zlatan
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Wow

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  24. Piggs Boson
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Keeping Costa fit looks key to Chelsea's title hopes.

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  25. Azzy
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Wenger on Walcott up front. "I want to use him there *as well* … it all depends on the opposition"

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    1. Heydudes13
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Hm, transfer out for hit now or later?

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      1. Jimbo123
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Upfront as well as RW.....that suggests plenty of game time to me?

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  26. Heydudes13
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Diafra Sakho becomes essential again after that news! Wow!

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    1. Lucy.
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      What news?

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    2. PSEBJ27
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      What happened?

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    3. Camp No No
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      What news?

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    4. bar low tell me
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      what !!
      what news?

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    5. Optimus.
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Amazing isn't it?

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      1. Heydudes13
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Staggered if I'm quite honest.

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    6. ⚽️ Barry Chocolate ⚽…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Essential - the most over used word on these boards

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    7. Yome
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      He scored a goal

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  27. Salfpilgrimlfc
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Im going

    Ruddy/myhill rotation

    Mert azpi cedric - huth s taylor

    Milner fabregas silva mane caz

    Rooney lukakpoo - graham

    Then will do lukaku too aguero and silva to a 5.5 or less

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  28. The Light Knight
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Arsenal won the CS last year vs Citeh, and it didn't ultimately lead to a major title/improvement.
    If Arsenal do win something more this year, how many people will claim the CS was important?

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    1. PSEBJ27
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      I'd say claiming Petr Cech was a lot more important

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      1. The Light Knight
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Yep I agree, just like getting Alexis was much more important last year than the CS, it's just the attempt to use the CS as proof of something. It's a single game and shouldn't increase the expectations on Arsenal just because they won it

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  29. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    First time back on her after a couple of months. Started to form my 1st draft, left it a little late.

    As for 4.0 defenders, how long do we think Targett will be an option for? Is Saylor a better option? I'd rather not waste early transfer(s) on shifting him.

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    1. Lucy.
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      1-2 weeks max. Bertrand recovering quicker than expected.

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  30. andy Harding
    • 15 Years
    10 years, 6 months ago

    Hi guys I missed the game and have belerin and ozil in my team was just wondering how they performed? Would ya reckon belerin has done enough to start right back?

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    1. Optimus.
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      6 points for Bellern,3 for Ozil

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    2. PSEBJ27
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 6 months ago

      Bellerin will probably start but he wasn't that good. Ozil was on and off

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      1. andy Harding
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 6 months ago

        Cheers lads

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