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Alexis Sanchez has a chance of returning in time for Arsenal’s trip to Stoke. Andy Carroll is ruled out for West Ham, Claudio Ranieri admits he’s still managing Jamie Vardy’s fitness, whilst Bournemouth’s Matt Ritchie remains a doubt for the home clash with Norwich.

Arsene Wenger has admitted he is undecided whether to “take a gamble” on Alexis Sanchez’ hamstring injury for the trip to Stoke. The Gunners new signing Mohamed Elneny is available for the Britannia clash, whilst Danny Welbeck is expected to return from injury in two-to-three weeks.

Claudio Ranieri has conceded that he continues to manage the fitness of both Jamie Vardy and Wes Morgan, admitting “it’s difficult to say” when the former was last 100% fit after recent groin injury problems.

Scans have confirmed that West Ham’s Andy Carroll will be out for ”at least a month” with the hamstring problem that forced him off at Bournemouth. Victor Moses is available for the trip to Newcastle, whilst Cheikhou Kouyate is expected to return – Slaven Bilic revealed the midfielder wasn’t fully fit for the midweek match.

Mauricio Pochettino has confirmed that Ryan Mason, Clinton N’jie and Alex Pritchard remain sidelined for Spurs’ plum home clash with Sunderland.

Matt Ritchie is rated “50-50” for Bournemouth’s home encounter with Norwich after being forced off with a dead leg against West Ham in midweek.

James Morrison has been ruled out with a hamstring injury as West Brom travel to Southampton. Tony Pulis has confirmed that Jonas Olsson will be assessed.

Norwich have no new fresh injuries for their clash with Bournemouth, Alex Neil has confirmed. The Canaries boss has also revealed that new signing Ivo Pinto won’t be included in his weekend squad, whilst Gary O’Neil sits out the first of a three-match ban.

Roberto Martinez has revealed that Tom Cleverley is 50-50 to face Chelsea. James McCarthy is making good progress from injury but remains unavailable.

Sunderland’s new loan signing Dame N’Doye is not eligible for their clash with Spurs. The Senegal international has now left the country to finalise a work permit and is expected to be available for next weekend’s clash with Bournemouth instead.

All this and more has now been updated in the Team News section ahead of tomorrow’s deadline. Keep an eye on our official Twitter Stream for breaking news – as the day unfolds, we will issue updates from Friday’s press conferences and refresh our Team News tab accordingly to keep you informed.

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  1. Kevtheotter
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Hey guys. A shocking week last week after selling Ramsey and benching Huth!

    Butland
    Rose Huth Bellerin
    KDB Marhez Ozil Wijnaldum
    Lukaku Kane(c) Aguero

    McCarthy Stanislas Evans Ward 1FT .3ITB

    A) Save and AOA starting Stanislas and benching one of Def
    B) Save 3-4-3
    C) Rose out
    D) KDB to Payet

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    1. Francescoli
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      B

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    2. RustyBz
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      D

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    3. Bellerinmondo
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      I benched Ramsey and Simpson at very last minute. I feel your pain!

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      1. Kevtheotter
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Its painful...Wanna shed some light on this

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  2. In Like Flynn.
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    • 15 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Please don't risk Sanchez at hacker Stoke's ground Wenger.

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    1. StayClasie
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Ozil - Mahrez - Alli - Payet - KDB

      Ighalo - Lukaku - Kane

      -Bench one please

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      1. In Like Flynn.
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        • 15 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Tough, Mahrez or Ighalo I suppose. All a gamble though. Maybe even Lukaku.

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    2. HamezMace
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Not sure they teach you how to hack at the mesia

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  3. Francescoli
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    i'm still no closer to deciding. have kane. do i play:

    A) Alli
    B) Lukaku

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    1. RustyBz
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      A

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    2. Kevtheotter
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      B

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    3. Billy Gilmore
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Never bench Lukaku. Wouldn't want to bench Alli either mind.

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      1. Francescoli
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        it's a killer weekend

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  4. RustyBz
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Best (C) this week?

    A) Kane
    B) Aguero
    C) Mahrez
    D) Payet

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    1. StayClasie
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Kane

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    2. McQueen
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Kun.

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  5. McQueen
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Which GK rotates best with Hennessey guys?

    Cheers!

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    1. dicky2014
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Wont matter, will be dropped i reckon.

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      1. Clump
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Nah. Pardew said he's number 1.

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        1. McQueen
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          He said that after his mistake vs Villa?

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      2. McQueen
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Speroni before McCarthy for them?

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  6. keotes
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Who to play:
    A) Ighalo
    B) Ozil

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    1. il Brutto
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Özil

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  7. supersham
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Play Ali v Sunderland or Lukaku v Chelsea?

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    1. supersham
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Current team

      Butland

      Kol moreno dier

      Payet ozil willian marez ali

      Kane aguero

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    2. Man Chest Hair United
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Tough probably lukaku

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    3. Make United Great Again
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Alli.

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  8. Uppercut Panda - A legend i…
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    I cant access the members' area again.. smh.. Keeps on saying that my password is incorrect or my membership has expired. 🙁

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 16 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Have you tried clearing cache? Flagged to Mark/Jonty.

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    2. J0E
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      • 16 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Hi, we checked and your membership has definitely not expired.

      Can you log out of ffscout, clear your cache then try again. If it continues email us at support@fanasyfootballscout.co.uk

      cheers.

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  9. Man Chest Hair United
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Ighalo

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    1. Man Chest Hair United
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Reply fail keotes

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  10. Worzel Gummidge
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Seriously considering Rooney. If he scores then Kane is going for him. I will upgrade Stanislas to Alli for 'cover'.

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      1. Man Chest Hair United
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Worthy gamble

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    • Jubilanus / BSC Small Boys …
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Anybody know of a good cheapish defensive rotation options? Thinking of doubling up on two two at the back if poss.

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    • Simon Says...
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      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Throw some differentials at me. Who would you pick in the next few game weeks to jump above the template teams?

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      1. Man Chest Hair United
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Rooney pva Defoe Sanchez

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        1. Simon Says...
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          Rooney suddenly seems a very interesting option. Even though he's been atrocious all season, when he fits form he can get double figures in a flash.

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          1. Man Chest Hair United
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 11 months ago

            Yeah get him now if you are looking for a differential as if he goes big again a band wagon will start

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            1. Simon Says...
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 11 months ago

              Got front 3 of Kane, Lukaku and Igahlo. Problem is, so many others have that - team doing well this season, but so few different teams mean leagues rarely change week - to week.

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      2. il Brutto
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Sanchez, Rooney, Firmino, Lamela, Baines

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        1. Simon Says...
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          Firmino is a bonafide option I think now, he looks pretty nailed and after this weekend Liverpool have a lovely run.

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          1. il Brutto
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 11 months ago

            And playing very high also.

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      3. Bellerinmondo
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Kun is still a relative differential in top 10k

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        1. Simon Says...
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          Too expensive IMO. For 13 mil he needs to be getting double figures most weeks, because he's basically two players.

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          1. luke25
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 11 months ago

            There's enough cheap players around to make the £13m not a huge issue

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      4. *sigh*
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Hazard/Sanchez

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    • Is Aguero a poisoned chalice or holy grail?
      J0E
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      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Fantasy Football Scout daily hot topic

      Is Aguero a poisoned chalice? On this week's Scoutcast Mark asserted that owning Aguero could be a problem as his price and pedigree means he will be captained by owners each week - meaning they miss out on hauls from the likes of Kane or Lukaku.

      Is he right, or does owning him just means more points and more chance of a captaincy score?

      Considering his and ManC's better home form is he arguably not likely to be captained week in week out by owners anyway. Is it just better to think of him as just another player (albeit a massively expensive one who is prone to points explosions when playing at home)?

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      1. Francescoli
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        so you're captaining him jonty? 🙂

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        1. J0E
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          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          Between him and Kane but yes probably. Palace have been poor defensively recently, his underlying stats are still strong and I expect ManC to give them a good game after dropping pts in gwk 21.

          He's actually a bit of a differential currently so will do. Certainly not keen on captaining him away though.

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          1. stefz
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 11 months ago

            Have Palace been poor recently? 3 sheets in the last 6 in terms of form, all season they have the fewest goals conceded in the league, and have conceded more than one goal a grand total of three times. Aguero is obviously in a league of his own, but Sunderland have conceded 41 goals compared to Palace's 20. Kane seems like the obvious choice...

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          2. Postman Ty
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 11 months ago

            im definitely not following this palace breakdown talk thats going around. 3 clean sheets in 6 and it should be 4 if it wasnt for the worst keeper error of the year midweek. they had one bad game against chelsea but thats a team that can do that to anyone on a good day.

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      2. In Like Flynn.
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        • 15 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        I hope so. Sorry Jonty. 🙁

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      3. In Like Flynn.
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        • 15 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Imagine a 13 Mill striker not being captained and popping 4 in against Utd or Chelsea.

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        1. In Like Flynn.
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          • 15 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          Not being captained away.

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      4. Ziro Becomes One
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        When Aguero was not around, I always selected a wrong captain each week. So if I captain Aguero and he blanks, it is all the same to me. Missed out good hauls by Kane/Lukaku for the (c) so I am putting my blind faith in Kun and hoping for salvation. If he leads me to hell then so be it.

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        1. In Like Flynn.
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          • 15 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          I think this is a very fair point if captaining all the time.

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      5. Bellerinmondo
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Think I'll just keep blindly determinedly captaining him until he scores 5 again !

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        1. In Like Flynn.
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          • 15 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          Do they play Newcastle at home again?

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          1. Bellerinmondo
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 11 months ago

            They must play Liverpool at some point

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            1. In Like Flynn.
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              • 15 Years
              9 years, 11 months ago

              True. 😉

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            2. Jøssy ⭐
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 11 months ago

              Yep, they did! And we beat them 4-1 at their place 😉

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      6. melvinmbabazi
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Owning him will mean more chance of a captain haul

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        1. In Like Flynn.
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          I think this is probably true. But at what cost to the rest of your squad's points?

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      7. Nexus
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Aguero (c) at home only.
        Lukaku (c) the two weeks after that

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      8. Del Griffith
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        At the moment just owning him is enough for me, I don't feel any pressure to captain him, this weekend Kane looks the better option for the armband so I'll captain Kane and be happy if Aguero gets a hatrick

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        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          You won't if Kane blanks.

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          1. Del Griffith
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 11 months ago

            But I still get Kuns points. If its the other way around and Kane gets a haul and Kun (C) blanks I fear it would be worse. Got to choose one or the other, just feel this weekend its best to play it safe and captain Kane.

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      9. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Well, I am just playing him like any other player.

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        1. Santi sensei
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          who's your (C) Doos ? Payet ?

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          1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
            9 years, 11 months ago

            Kane.

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      10. C-Dawgg
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        The thing is if Lukaku or Kane or Ozil get a haul then I still have them in my team so will get decent points. Also unless all 3 get a haul in the same week then many people will pick the wrong captain between them anyway.

        AGuero is a potential 16% ownership haul waiting to happen. If I just had Kane I'd worry about Aguero, with Aguero as captain and Kane in my team I'm not worried about Kane.

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        1. J0E
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          That's my rationale. I want Kane goals too as well as Aguero's. Having a frontline of Kane, Lukaku and Aguero gives me that. I want Lukaku goals too.

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          1. C-Dawgg
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 11 months ago

            Queue the Ighalo Giroud and Kane haul 🙂

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            1. J0E
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • Has Moderation Rights
              • 16 Years
              9 years, 11 months ago

              Kane is an issue. the other two less so as so few will captain them.

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              1. C-Dawgg
                • 11 Years
                9 years, 11 months ago

                Absolutely, I just meant that if Kane and those 2 do well and Aguero blanks we will be in a world of pain.

                That's the nature of the beast I guess!

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      11. Esraj
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Price is absolutely not a problem. The way fpl is set up, with 100m, you can always have two high-priced players (11+) in your team. Unless you have a defense of Ivanovic, Smalling,Terry and Cech, what are you gonna do with the money? You will have 5-6 million rotting in the bank. So, Aguero's price is not a problem at all. It all comes down to performance. If you think he is one of the three best strikers at the moment, have him. If he is not, have someone else.

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        1. buffrey
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          This. I have Aguero but don't subscribe to the "he's 13m so I should be captaining him every week"

          This week I'm still unsure about armbanding him or Kane. The thing he does give is a credible choice EVERY week no matter who's playing who. It doesn't mean it should always be taken.

          Having his points when owned my 17% or whatever it is is good enough if you go elsewhere with the armband.

          If he blanks with it, he blanks, its as annoying having your captain blank whoever he is, no matter ownership %.

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      12. Biancazzurri
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Aguero is not that good in 'siege' games, but then again City are now desperate to win a match. I'm captaining him too - he can't blank forever, right?

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        1. HNI
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          Well he dint blank AT ALL
          32 pts, I will take it

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    • Jimjam
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Start Bellerin away to Stoke or Moreno home to United?

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      1. hustler7
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Bellerin

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      2. 1zverGGademN
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        bellerin

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    • il Brutto
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Bench two

      A) Bellerin (sto)
      B) Kolarov (CPL)
      C) Cresswell (new)
      D) Moreno (MUN)
      E) Smith (NOR)

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      1. Red Devil Swede
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        a)
        d)

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      2. Biancazzurri
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        CD

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    • Sailboats
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Play 1 please

      1 - Moreno
      2 - PVA
      3 - Dann

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      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        3 obviously benched, other 2 probably concede.

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    • J0E
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      New community article

      Anyone fancy putting a pony on one of Rupert the Horse's top trio of differentials? Here's his latest list here....

      http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2016/01/15/only-punts-and-horses-gameweek-22/

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    • melvinmbabazi
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      What to do this week? Already did Arnie to Payet 1FT 1.1ITB

      Butland

      Kolarov-Bellerin-Toby

      Ozil-Mahrez-Payet-Ramsey

      Aguero-Kane-Lukaku

      Bench-McCarthy-Stanislas-Dawson-Ward

      Cheers 🙂

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    • Squires FC
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Amartey & Gray will be big players. Great signings by Leicester & fairly cheap.

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      1. In Like Flynn.
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        • 15 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Any links to their pedigree and form Squire?

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      2. Filthbomb
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        When do the new signings become available on Fantasy?

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    • Prøphet
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Does Bellerin > Cresswell sound legit? Thinking this is the best transfer to do defensively.

      Not sure i want to do without ARS defensive cover, but the rest of the Defense is Toby / Huth / Moreno / Delaney.

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      1. Man Chest Hair United
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Sideways

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        1. Prøphet
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          Not sure how its sideways?

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      2. Fanta sea
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Moreno would be someone that I'd switch. Not Bellerin.

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        1. Prøphet
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          Well i was looking at Moreno, but only keeping due to a possible DGW and some decent fixtures coming up

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          1. Man Chest Hair United
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 11 months ago

            Sideways in the fact that I feel they have similar points potential. Both have attacking potential and similar clean sheet potential

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            1. Man Chest Hair United
              • 11 Years
              9 years, 11 months ago

              Hence doesn't improve or detract from team definition of sideways

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    • Fishy
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Get kolarov or fuchs?

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      1. Bellerinmondo
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Fuchs and ake (for a laugh)

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    • Doolittle
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      I know there'll be no clear cut answer for this, but I am completely stumped on who to bench:

      A) Alli
      B) Lukaku
      C) Mahrez
      D) Ighalo
      E) Ozil

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      1. Eden Hazardous
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        That's tough . Maybe cos of my Chelsea bias -

        Lukaku imo

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        1. Doolittle
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          I was on Lukaku, but I hate it if he scores and my joy is tempered by the fact that I've benched him. Also, Chelsea just conceded 2 against WBA - Lukaku could do some real damage.

          I wish I'd saved my AOA last week, because I can't see any real justification to bench any of these players.

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      2. Ziro Becomes One
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Just in case anyone else missed my reply, I am benching Mahrez. Mahrez stats and the Villa eye test. Villa seem to have realised that the relegation can still be avoided if they dig-in defensively. It is either boom-or-bust as I am going to bench Mahrez each week from now until he scores again, then he can get back to my XI. Too much value tied up in him so cannot sell, but he is perma-benched for me from now on.

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        1. Doolittle
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          I think Mahrez is the logical choice statistically, the problem is that those monster hauls are still relatively fresh in my mind. I'd feel a real idiot benching him against the bottom side if he runs riot.

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          1. Ziro Becomes One
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 11 months ago

            For you it is different issue as you are top 50k iirc, for the most of us outside 100k, benching him 'could' be the smart move. If I were in your situation, I would bench Ighalo.

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            1. Doolittle
              • 13 Years
              9 years, 11 months ago

              Just about hanging onto my top 50k place after 2 appalling weeks! Thanks mate, I've timed my Ighalo purchase so badly (bought him last week for Giroud...)

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      3. HamezMace
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Mahrez

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        1. Doolittle
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          Interesting, 2 votes for Mahrez, thought people would wonder why I'd even included him. MAybe it's not as crazy as it sounds.

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          1. Ziro Becomes One
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 11 months ago

            And back to as it were with my reply above. 😛

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          2. Man Chest Hair United
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 11 months ago

            Don't bench mahrez. Ozil or lukaku

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            1. Doolittle
              • 13 Years
              9 years, 11 months ago

              As expected, votes for all 5 ahaha.

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          3. Belalugozi78
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 11 months ago

            I'm benching Ozil. I saw his last 2 games and he wasn't much involved, contrary to what we saw against City or Bournemouth. Stoke is really good at home and Arsenal has bad history against them at Brittania.

            He also gave half of corners to Ramsey. the other option is Ighalo imo, his stats dropped badly

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            1. Doolittle
              • 13 Years
              9 years, 11 months ago

              Thanks mate, pretty much a 5 way split here!

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              1. Belalugozi78
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 10 Years
                9 years, 11 months ago

                Unfortunately we are all pretty much in the same boat.
                When you take ownership into consideration though Alli should be the one benched. As you have Kane in your team you may pick him. You split the risk.

                I can't cause I don't have Kane.

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      4. 1zverGGademN
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Alli
        To play attacker on Monday Night is always sweet 😉

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        1. Doolittle
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          I know it shouldn't be a factor, but it is genuinely in my mind that, with Kane (C) and Alli, my weekend could be ruined by 2:30pm on Saturday.

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      5. Slumdog-Mignolet
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        I've just benched Mahrez. Leicester grinding out the results atm and Villa tightening up. Vardy also doesn't look fit which is a factor. I'm not comfortable benching Alli home to Sunderland or Lukaku against Chelsea. Same goes to Ighalo against Swansea. I've changed my mind several times though!

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        1. Doolittle
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          Yeah it's a tough one, every single stat points to benching Mahrez...all except for his points tally and the league table 😉 I'm not comfortable benching any of them, it's such a headache.

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          1. Slumdog-Mignolet
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 11 months ago

            Just checked and we have similar teams and rank, maybe I shouldn't be giving you advice! I can't stop thinking about the last time I benched Mahrez away to West Brom. Some times I think I'd be better off not having him.

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            1. Doolittle
              • 13 Years
              9 years, 11 months ago

              Ha, now I don't know whether to trust what you're saying 😉

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      6. Recoba
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Considering same options, thinking Ighalo, although swa did just concede 4

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        1. Doolittle
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          I think selling Giroud for Ighalo last week is making me determined to play him, could be a good move to bench though.

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          1. Matamatics
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 11 months ago

            Got the same dilemma here.

            Last minute I switched from Ramsey to play Lukaku and that backfired massively. Had already switched Ramsey for Payet, after having switched Wijnaldum to Alli instead of Payet my first choice 🙁

            Got it on Lukaku right now out of that motley bunch, no last minute changes this week.

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    • listingsfantasy
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Who are people captaining this week? I can't decide AT ALL. Who would you pick out of:

      A) Payet
      B) Mahrez
      C) Kane
      D) Aguero

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      1. Fanta sea
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        I chose Aguero. I usually pick this based on which one I'd be most gutted about. I'd be devastated if I didn't pick Aguero at home even when he's a differential

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    • waltzingmatildas
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Morning all,
      I am currently in Cambridge service station having spent two, below freezing, nights in my campervan. I have had a shower here, now eating porridge and debating transfers. Any chance of some assistance?!

      Ddg hennessy
      Smalling dier Moreno Dawson Simpson
      Ozil kdb mahrez deulofeu arnautovic
      Kane giroud ighalo

      2fts and 3.2 in the bank. Thinking deulofeu to payet. Or tempted by firmino.....

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      1. KLOPPS AND ROBBERS... the s…
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Deulofeu to Payet. I will blame your past 2 nights in your campercan for considering Firmino...

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    • Toniopolo
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Saints fans. Talk to me about Targett.

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    • Piggs Boson
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Harry Arter created more chances than Payet in the Bournemouth West Ham game 😉

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      1. Eden Hazardous
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        GB , do you know that Payet's career conversion rate in among the best in Europe? 😉

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        1. Eden Hazardous
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          He is a 'deadly assassin' 😛

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        2. Piggs Boson
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          I'm being facetious 🙂

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      2. In Like Flynn.
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Annnnddd this is where stats mislead the masses.

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      3. Ziro Becomes One
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Walcott->Payer and Payet -> Arter done for -4.

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        1. Ziro Becomes One
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          Walcott -> Payet even

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        2. The Man Pastore
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          me too

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      4. Esraj
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        And coutinho had more shots than........

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    • Fanta sea
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Butland

      Cresswell, Toby, Simpson
      Payet, Ozil, KDB, Mahrez
      Lukaku Aguero (C), Kane

      Subs: Hennessey Alli, Monreal, Wollschied

      GTG?

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      1. KANEGAROO
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Lukaku on doubt for me

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    • KANEGAROO
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Choose one
      Front 8:

      A) Ozil KDB Firmino Mahrez Payet
      Kane Ighalo Giroud

      B) Ozil Ayew Firmino Mahrez Payet
      Kun Kane Giroud

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      1. KLOPPS AND ROBBERS... the s…
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        B

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    • KLOPPS AND ROBBERS... the s…
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Any Mahrez captains out there?

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      1. In Like Flynn.
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Currently have him benched.

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        1. Man Chest Hair United
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          Good differential Capt.

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          1. In Like Flynn.
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 15 Years
            9 years, 11 months ago

            It would be. I can't justify benching anyone else ahead of him this week. Well not at the moment.

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            • 11 Years
            9 years, 11 months ago

            Sounds like alot are benching and so could be a good differential anyway, may not need to risk as captain.

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      2. 1zverGGademN
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        I'm tempted but still not sure after Dembele is likely to start and then Kane could be better option imo... Villa just can't deffend this term

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    • dhamphiir
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      A. Yaya Toure and Sanchez
      Or
      B. Ozil and De Bruyne

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      1. il Brutto
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        B

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