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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.

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  1. Lingardium Leviosa.
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Kaku owners,

    Will it be (C) Kane or Kun?

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    1. Puzzle
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      • 15 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Not decided. Very close, leaning towards Aguero. Don't like captaining a player in the early game.

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      1. Dr. Agabuse
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Ha Aberglaube

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        1. megatronaldinho
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          Um. Wuh?

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

      Kane

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    3. Link
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      9 years, 11 months ago

      Kane for me

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  2. Puzzle
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    • 15 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Mahrez -> Payet too risky? Had Mahrez since GW1

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    1. ★Kuntheman★
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      I don't think so

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    2. Dr. Agabuse
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Find another midfielder

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  3. Dr. Agabuse
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    wondering..
    Where can I find with our without *insert player winDrawLoss statistics??

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    1. Dr. Agabuse
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      AS to suggest the importance if a player to his Team..

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

    Not gona do it for this week... but would you get rid of Siggurdsson or Willian for Payet?

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    1. Dr. Agabuse
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Siggy. Yes. This week

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

        No - need to do two transfers and dont think payet -4 will outscore siggy

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

      Siggy

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    3. Az
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      • 16 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Probably Siggy

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

    Kolarov, Bertrand, Arna > Jags, Bennett, Sanchez

    For -4 next GW
    Thinking about how to fit Sanchez and Aguero into the team.

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    1. J ⚒ Gimme ur Mané
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      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Stay away from Everton defence

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  6. FPL Puppy
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Just found this...

    http://9gag.com/gag/aeGYqom

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    1. S.Kuqi
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Alan Rickman is dead 😯

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

      I must get myself a Russian Twerk Team.

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    3. megatronaldinho
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      So.._ has ramsey ever scored a goal not immediately followed by a global celebrity's death? Cos like, that list has around seven goals but i'd imagine he's scored more

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  7. Jafooli
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Bench two from:

    A. Sagna
    B. Moreno
    C. Francis
    D. Dawson
    E. Bellerin

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

      BD

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      1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        +1

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

          Cheers Beavis & Buttwest

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          1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
            • 15 Years
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            😆

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  8. Balrath123
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Captain
    A. Aguero or
    B. De Bruyne.

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

      A

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

        A

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  9. seanysheep
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    9 years, 11 months ago

    Playing bench boost this GW who do I get in for targett? money is not an issue or is he likely to start again? Can't be a spurs player.

    Current def:

    Alder bellerin Evans Moreno targett

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

      I don't think he's likely to start but unless you have money in the bank then leave him in.

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

      Keep it for DGW. You'll regret it if you don't

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  10. Jafooli
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Bench one from:

    A. Aguero
    B. Kane
    C. Ighalo
    D. Ozil
    E. KdB
    F. Mahrez
    G. Alli
    H. Wijdaldum

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    1. Jimbo123
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      AOA?

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

        Played last GW 😮

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

      H

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

        Thinking him or Ighalo atm....

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    3. JoeSoap
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      D or H, tough 1.

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

        Sure is a toughie......thanks anyhow.

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    4. Lingardium Leviosa.
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      9 years, 11 months ago

      https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSd4EKAHQvPi_IpK6NcJE-hoW6aqTuOTd0PL3isq6ZYgN9NDZpM

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

        Yah reckon Daas?

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        1. Lingardium Leviosa.
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          Yup. Cold rainy night and all.

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    5. Hy liverpool
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Don't bench H

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    6. Jose's Magic Omelette
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      A, E, or H.

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  11. Jimbo123
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    "No update on Sturridge" seems a weird repsonse to being asked when he will return....

    Klopp to pull a surprise out the bag and start with Sturridge at the weekend! 🙂

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

      And then be out for another month lol

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

      Followed very quickly by him being injured again.

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  12. Bad Seed
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    • 15 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Is Hennessy under threat or nailed for the season?

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    1. Az
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      • 16 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      I think goalkeepers are only really in trouble if they have an extended period of bad form or a new manager takes over.

      He'll be given the chance to redeem himself over the next few GWs

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  13. Lateriser 12
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Anyone see the full Spurs game against LEI?

    How did Kane look?

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

      He looked ok. Not playing as deep as he has been, even with Dembele off the pitch. Hit the bar.

      Captaining him this weekend.

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

        How was Alli?

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        1. djpete
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          9 years, 11 months ago

          Couple of chances for Alli I think.

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

          I was impressed. He looks sharp and is making some good runs. Had a couple of shots but they were tame.

          I wouldn't be surprised if he gets at least an assist this weekend.

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  14. JoeSoap
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    2fts & 0.8 in bank. Any thoughts appreciated.

    Thinking might be a good time to either get a second keeper or change defence & keep two for the Aguero move.

    Butland
    Dier, Bellerin, Kolorov
    Ozil, KDB, Mahrez, Ramsey, Ali
    Vardy, Kane,

    Ruddy, Lukaku, Francis, Ward

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

      How about KDB > Payet and Vardy > Giroud?

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

        Thanx, good thinking but forgot to change Ramsey to Payet, done that last week.

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  15. crikeybruce
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Absolutely clueless with my defence this week. Play 2 out of:

    A) Janmaat (WHU)
    B) Moreno (MUN)
    C) Bellerin (stk)
    D) Simpson (avl)

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    1. S.Kuqi
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      CD

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    2. Link
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      A, B, C for the attacking threat

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      1. Link
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Oh sorry - play 2. A and C

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    3. Az
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 16 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      v tough.

      I'd probably go for C & D

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

        It is tough isn't it?! I may have to let the coin decide come matchday!

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  16. Link
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Original plan:
    Save this week. Next week do Silva + Berty > Sanchez + Evans

    Possible new plan:
    Silva > Payet now (and worry about getting Sanchez some other time and way)

    What you reckon?

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

      I would save it this week as Silva is at home and quite capable of outscoring Payet. Gives you more options next week.

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      1. Link
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        That sounds reasonable...and boring 🙂

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

      silva > payet
      See if Sanchez plays first, if so see how he gets on.

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  17. Pierce34
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Would you be worried about Man City rotation in terms of KDB or Aguero starting on the bench, given tomorrow is so close to the midweek fixtures?

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

      I can't see City affording to rest Aguero

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

      KDB yes a worry. Aguero no.

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    3. Az
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      • 16 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      KDB could get a rest but I cannot see Aguero being benched.

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    4. adey70
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Hasn't KDB just had a rest? Lazy sod. Needs to get scoring me some points. He can rest in the summer.

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  18. Az
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    • 16 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    urgh its Friday and my brain is ceasing to work.

    If Kolarovs selling price is 5.9 and hes currently 6.4, do I lose .1 from his drop tonight?

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    1. S.Kuqi
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      No

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      1. Az
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        • 16 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        yay 🙂

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    2. Team Cruel
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      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      It depends. Go to Transfers > Data view

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

      Depends at what price you bought him

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    4. megatronaldinho
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      u gotta tell which price u paid for him, cos it's all about halving the difference tween buying and selling prices, rounded down

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  19. TheSteel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Im captaining Aguero again. His bad luck will run out

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    1. S.Kuqi
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Same here but Palace defensive form is bit problem. They rarely let more than one goal.

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

        I know. But im not missing out if he explodes. I own Kane and Payet. Good enough

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

        Chel 3 - 0 Palace

        "they rarely let more than one goal"

        If Chelsea scored 3 and kept CS, then why not for MCity to score 2-3?

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

      Think same. Early KO putting me off Kane......

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  20. dhamphiir
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Bench one
    A. Lukaku (Chelsea - Away)
    B. Ozil (Stoke City - Away)
    C. Arnautovic (Arsenal - Home)
    D. Mahrez (Aston Villa - Away)

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

      A

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

      same dilemma here
      benching Arnautovic I think

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    3. crikeybruce
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      • 13 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      C I reckon

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  21. new article
    Bubz
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    NEW POST

    http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2016/01/15/fantasybet-focus-gameweek-22/

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  22. Mitts1411
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Thoughts on this wildcard team please.
    Trying to focus on being different as an some way off in my mini league, I know it's a little light in defence but that may be a risk worth taking I think!

    Henessey / Elliot

    Huth / Ryan Bennet / Sagna / Dier / J Collins

    Firmino / Alli / Mahrez / Ozil / Payet

    Kane / Lukaku / Aguero

    Thanks all!!

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  23. St. Joseph
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Butland (Hennesey)
    SAGNA, TOBY, Bellerin, SMITH, Ward

    Those back 5 on my team.
    Which one to play & which one to drop?
    Smith over bellerin????

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  24. Balrath123
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Have 2 FT, kinda content on team. Would Kolorov - Sagna be an OK move or a waste. Could do Moreno or Ward to Sagna also & play 2 City defenders

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

      Not too sure how nailed sagna is, could be subject to rotation. What is the rest of your defence? I'm considering ditching moreno myself.

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      1. Balrath123
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Want to use 1 of my 2 FT's
        Hennessy/Butland
        Dier Koscielny Kolorov Moreno Ward
        Alli Ozil Arnatovic Payet Mahrez
        Lukaku Ighalo Aguero

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

          Don't hate the idea of moreno - toby a. Spurs are solid and next 4 fixtures are great so doubling up in defence couldnt be the worse use of your spare transfer. Other than that nice team!

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          1. Balrath123
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 11 months ago

            Or thought Kolorov to Fuchs this week with enough to do Arnatovic to De Bruyne either this wk or next . Thanks

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            1. Balrath123
              • 12 Years
              9 years, 11 months ago

              Have 3m in bank

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  25. Davidinho
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Seems like nobody is considering captaining Mahrez on here. Granted he's been quiet last few weeks but he's playing away against a shocking villa side. Could be nice differential captain choice.

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  26. DaveBensonPhilips
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Afternoon all. Could anyone spare a moment to offer a little advice please? I've been plummeting down the rankings for a few weeks now...

    Butland Ruddy
    Kolarov Bellerin Moreno Dawson Francis
    KDB Ozil Ramsey Mahrez Alli
    Lukaku Kane Ighalo

    2FT, 2.7 ITB

    My rivals all have Aguero and are ~50-100 points ahead. Do I get him in or leave him out as a differential? Maybe I can get Payet or Sanchez?

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  27. Hypnos
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Afternoon lads, mind helping out with this benching dilemma?

    pick 3 to start out of;

    1. Johnson(ARS)
    2. Dawson(sou)
    3. Alderweireld(SUN)
    4. Bellerin(stk)
    5. Cathcart (swa)

    currently on 1,2,3.

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  28. trinzoo
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Bench one:

    A) Kosc (stk)
    B) Bennett (bou)
    C) Smith (NOR)

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  29. Buckeye
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Thoughts on this lot and starting XI? 1FT, 0.1m ITB

    Butland
    Toby, Cresswell, Adam Smith
    KDB, Ozil, Mahrez (vc), Ayew, Alli
    Aguero (c), Lukaku

    bench = Deeney, Monreal, Dawson, Hennessy (gk)

    1) Butland -> Schmeichel and free up funds
    2) KDB -> Payet

    Thanks!

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  30. Munny Man
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Hi all, Happy Friday!

    Was wondering what you would do with this bunch of chancers?
    I'm doing spectacularly badly this season. Every decision i make appears to be the wrong one.
    Any suggestions welcome.

    2FT
    0.5 in the bank

    Butland / Hennessey

    Moreno / G Johnson / Toby / Delaney / Ryan Bennet

    Silva / Ozil / Payet / Mahrez / Staislas

    Kun / Kane / Ighalo

    Thanks.

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

      Perhaps diversify your GK / Def from Stoke and Crystal Palace and bring in another Def from the top 6. Stoke have some tough fixtures coming and Crystal Palace form is questionable.

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