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The festive period can be the scourge of the Fantasy manager. While the man on the street concerns himself with Christmas roasts and present wrapping, we’ve rest and rotation to occupy our thoughts- those leftover turkey sandwiches won’t taste quite the same if ‘Arry drops Rafa for the trip to Norwich on November 27.

With the fixtures coming thick and fast, our next article for Members takes a look at goal threat from midfield. Examining the top ten for “Threat” in our very own ICT Index over the past six gameweeks, we scour the Opta stats and analyse each player’s upcoming “difficulty of schedule” according to our ticker ratings.

Taking each player’s possible game time into consideration over the hectic upcoming period, we try to pinpoint those who look likely to continue producing the goods and those who will, perhaps, struggle to maintain their current levels.

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  1. JamieG
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    Any room for improvement with the following this GW chaps? I have 1 free and .1 in the bank.

    Vorm (Given)

    Senderos / Jones / Enrique (Kompany/Simpson)

    Dyer / VDV / Silva / Larrson (O'Hara)

    Ba / RVP(C) / Suarez

    Might just save the transfer. Any thoughts?

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    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      Looks good for this week, save the transfer and get Suarez and Given out next week.

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    2. Chris_White
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      No need for a transfer there, good to go 😉

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  2. Basicilly
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    Have two free. How does this sound?

    Ade & Rangel out
    Ba & Vermalen in

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    1. Forest4Life
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      Ade out lol

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      1. Basicilly
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 1 month ago

        Newcastle have had three tough games and Ba is on fire. Vemalen looking pretty good too?

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  3. super711
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    im thinking of playing hennessey instead of vorm
    let me hear it

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    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      Vorm - Home to Fulham who have 1 goal in 7

      Hennessey - Away to United

      Play Hennessey, United can't hit a a door to a hut that holds hay

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    2. Chris_White
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      if you are in a contest which involves having the goalie with the most saves this week - then yes

      if not...

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  4. Henry Hill
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    Didn't realise Paulo Ferreira is still at Chelsea, is he in the 25 man squad?

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  5. Call Me Old Fashioned
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    Has Moyes said nothing on Drenthe? Both of them are bloody annoying me.

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    1. Demí
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      Didn't mention him in the presser, which is good news. He's travelled with the squad. Only question is whether he starts on the bench or on the pitch instead of Bily

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      1. Call Me Old Fashioned
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 1 month ago

        I am not playing him this week, but I wanted him for the games just gone and the games coming. Having said that I am tempted to use my spare wonga to get Bale and Mata in for VDV and Drenthe next week.

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  6. Ismail
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    i have 2 free transfers and donno how to use one
    vorm (al habsi)
    kompany enrique simpson (hibbert barnett)
    larsson walters silva bale (drenthe)
    suarez sturridge rvp

    should i get a new keeper for al habsi or transf out drenthe or something

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    1. Forest4Life
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      Hibbert -> Brown

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  7. Nomar
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    All week to decide and still stuck on which one of these 3 bad boys to replace Rooney with.

    Yakubu: No one else in my works league has him, but not overly keen on a Blackburn player.

    Sturridge: Not great fixtures for 2 out of next 3 weeks, but none of the 2 people ahead of me have him. Could go mental next week v Wigan and gives me cheaper Chelsea cover than Mata.

    Ba: The obvious choice, but league leader has him and would mean we'd have the same 3 strikers. I'd also look to get Mata in but he has him too and our front 8's would virtually be identical.

    Thoughts, guys and gals?

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    1. Henry Hill
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      Why not play Rooney at home to Wolves?

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    2. Mull
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      Don't get rid before Wolves(H).

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      1. Nomar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 1 month ago

        Not convinced he'll do anything anyway and besides which the other 3 are all likely to score as well as him if not better this week.

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    3. QPR expects... glory!
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      Drogba. On form, great differential, easy fixture next week and you just know there is no way Torres will take his place!

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    4. Demí
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      Doesn't seem like you're too confident on either of them at the moment

      My thoughts: Keep Rooney for the home game vs Wolves. Probably change him to Sturridge after that

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    5. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      Don't be daft. I am captaining him. 🙂

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      1. Nomar
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 1 month ago

        Minds made up.

        Not convinced he'll start either what with all he's been through this week.

        So, any suggestions for me other than 'play the misfiring lard arse'?

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        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 1 month ago

          Odemwingie? Long? 🙂

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          1. Nomar
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
            14 years, 1 month ago

            Sheep, Yak or Studge?

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            1. IceMan DB
              • 14 Years
              14 years, 1 month ago

              Ba and then replace him Sturridge after GW18

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              1. IceMan DB
                • 14 Years
                14 years, 1 month ago

                With*

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  8. Back to Back Ballacks
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    United Starting 11 tomorrow.....?
    De Gea
    Jones Rio Evans Evra
    Valancia Carrick Fletch Nani
    Berb Roon

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    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      Lindegaard

      Jones Rio Smalling Evra

      rest I agree with

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      1. Ismail
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 1 month ago

        really think lindergaard will start?i can put him in as my keeper and just have vorm come in when he doest play

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      2. PL Ball
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 1 month ago

        Id say De Gea to start.

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    2. Mull
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      Welbeck over Berb.

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    3. Call Me Old Fashioned
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      If Evans plays I am going to sob with despair. With Vidic out we need consistency in defence and if Evans is part of that them I despair for our season. I would like the back 4 JKISTHE1 listed to be the regular back 4.

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      1. heartsattack
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 1 month ago

        Smalling was shot during the week though. Isn't Evans ok?

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        1. heartsattack
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 1 month ago

          *predictive text error meant shit. Nobody was shot.

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          1. Call Me Old Fashioned
            • 15 Years
            14 years, 1 month ago

            Evans is constantly shit though.

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            1. heartsattack
              • 14 Years
              14 years, 1 month ago

              You'll know much better than me. I'm not a man u fan but the odd time I've seen Evans play he's looked kinda ok.

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  9. UnderstandablyDistraught
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    After careful deliberation, I've decided to rest RVP this week. Tough chrimbo schedule on the way. Have to keep him FRESH!!!!!!

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    1. @ImpressiveTackl
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      gimp.

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    2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      You nutter! 😉

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    3. Back to Back Ballacks
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      Im honestly considering selling him soon,,he is gonna be rested twice over xmas,,,and wont do much against Villa away or City away,,,,Fortune favours the brave!,,,would take some ballls tho!

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  10. Goalarov
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    Fantasy Fanatics,

    Boring question, but help a brother out!

    Do I start Dyer (SWA) or Formica this week?

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      Do you have a fabric problem or a table problem? 😉

      Dyer, imo.

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      1. Hostage
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 1 month ago

        I liked your joke even if nobody else did!

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    2. heartsattack
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      Well blow me. After transferring in Formica with weeks 16 and 17 in mind I am faced with that exact same decision to make.

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    3. Chris_White
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      Formica

      Swansea not exactly an attacking threat, and rumours go that Rodgers will give Routledge and Moore the nod ahead of probably the likes of Dyer and Lita

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    4. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      Formica.

      Swansea v Fulham has 0-0 written all over it. Wigan have to at least try and get something out of West Brom.

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      1. heartsattack
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 1 month ago

        Formica plays for Blackburn.

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        1. Goalarov
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 1 month ago

          Well that does it! Thanks all - it's the retro table-top for me!

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  11. Arsenals Number 10
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    Who should I transfer Ageuro out for I was thinking ba my team is linked cheers 🙂

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    1. heartsattack
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      If you've got him keep him Imo. More likely to start in big matches and most likely man on the park to score.

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    2. Chris_White
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      I would go with Ba 😉

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    3. Blue Moon Rising
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      Why do you want to get rid?

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      1. Arsenals Number 10
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 1 month ago

        He ain't getting the points his price suggests !

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  12. SwindonSteve
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    Really torn this week, thinking of doing the following, or do I do just one or neither:

    VDV to Nani
    Bentdner to Ba

    Ahhhh, really can't decide - any advice greatly appreciated

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    1. Chris_White
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      Only the latter

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    2. Call Me Old Fashioned
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      2nd every time

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  13. DRIZ ✅
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    GUYS WHO TAKES WEST BROM'S CORNERS PENS FREEKICKS?

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    1. Djerbil
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      Brunt..but he misses most of the time..

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    2. Ismail
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      brunt i think

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    3. McDog
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      Brunt!

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      1. DRIZ ✅
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 1 month ago

        thought so good couple of games coming up for him

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    4. Chris_White
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      Brunt

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    5. applebonkers
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      brunt and dorrans

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    6. Back to Back Ballacks
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      A guy on the previous page or so said he has considered self harm since he brought Brint into his team. That is all!

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  14. Smell The Glove
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    Was planning on getting a Chelsea attacker next GW HOWEVER Sturridge is due to go up tonight. Im working on a very tight budget and so windering if I should get him in now.

    Basically choice is between Sturridge and Mata for the long term to cover Chelsea attack. Who is best???

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    1. Ismail
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      they're noth about the same,i have stur

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    2. Blue Moon Rising
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      Sturridge is a striker, in good form, who is a guaranteed starter in one of the top 3 sides in the league and is only 6.8 million.

      What a steal!

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  15. TigerGaz
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    Got 1 FT.

    Kompany to Smalling
    or
    Aguero to Ba/Suarez

    ?

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    1. PL Ball
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      Suarez is likely to be banned soon. #Avoid.

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  16. unoaime
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    Kompany > Naylor or Evans for a 4 point hit?

    It’s so i can upgrade Sessegnon to Bale next week.

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    1. heartsattack
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      I'd just play Kompany and see how things are next week.

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  17. waitinginthelonggrass
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    Play Kompany, Simpson, Dyer or Drenthe?

    Thanks

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    1. In Bale We Trust
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      I'd go with Dyer.

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    2. Bøwstring The Carp
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      Simpson or Drenthe

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  18. seanie3
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    ramsey to mata or nani for a 4 point hit.

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    1. waitinginthelonggrass
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      nani

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  19. 1mills
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    Vorm
    Shawx, Naylor, Raylor
    Bale, Nani(c), Ramsey, Sessengon
    Rooney, RVP, Ba

    Krul. Walters, Brown, Jagielka

    Walters benched is my main concern, still scared on Ramsey.

    Thinking Stoke can potentially keep Spurs out and Shawx is better goal threat than Brown (plus Blackburn are free scoring).

    I'm assuming most would bench Ramsey and Shawx?

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  20. Henry Hill
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    Enrique, Eagles, Nani all to make scout picks this week. Demba Ba, Rooney and van Persie will be the three strikers and Long will be fourth choice cheap striker. I know this for a fact.

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    1. Ismail
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      i was also thinking that long will be in there somehow

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    2. Djerbil
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      not Rooney..they will have Ade I think..

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    3. Screaming Midget
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      I'd stay away from Eagles, personally.

      Kompany > Enrique is in my mind though.

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    4. Mulder
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      If Bendtner is not in the scout picks it's a joke.

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    5. Henry Hill
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      There up now, I was close enough but not spot on!

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  21. 5times
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    Anyone know why Ross Barkley at Everton hasn't had any more minutes this season. I was very impressed with what I saw of him at the start of the season.

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  22. applebonkers
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    • 16 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    i see some scout picks

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  23. 85babyfaceben
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    right lads can ne1 help
    got

    Vorm
    jones.kosieny.en rique ,brown sub simpson
    silva,ramsay.sinclair,mata sub toite
    agureeo,van p C. sub lita
    GOT 1.1MILL left and wildcard got silva,mata playing each other who do i take out .wt wud u do

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    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      I'd take out Ramsey for starters, wouldn't be too worried about having 2 mids against each other to be honest.

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  24. IceMan DB
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    Play Shawcross or Boyata?

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  25. Tmel
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    Transfer out Ben Arfa or Sinclair for Nani?

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  26. The Bandit
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    Anyone expecting a good week? Not me, too many weak options or good players away. A lot of luck need to get the many tough choices right. 😐

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    1. Waldaz
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      Last time I expected a good week was last season I think.

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    2. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      I think it might do ok with this lot

      Vorm

      Raylor Jones McAuley

      Brunt Bale VdV Silva

      Ba RvP Yakubu

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    3. The Rock
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      I think i'm going to have a bad week too. But having said that, i also thought i was going to have a very very good week 2 weeks ago and turned out to be a disaster! So let's hope i'm wrong this weekend too 🙂

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    4. heartsattack
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      Every time I expect a good week it doesn't happen so no.

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    5. In Bale We Trust
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      It's a really, really bad week. I feel it's one of those where you just have to minimise hits and hope what you got comes through for you.

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  27. SMOOTH
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    have 2 FT what to do

    given vorm
    kompany enrique jones simpson wilkinson
    dyer ramsey silva drenthe bale
    ade rooney rvp

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  28. In Bale We Trust
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    Krul, GIven
    Assou Ekotto, Ferdinand, Kompany, Enrique, Ward
    SIlva, Moses, Sinclair, O'Hara, Sessgnon
    Aguero, Ade, RVP

    Only the one FT. I was thinking of doing Aguero -> Ba. Anything worth a 4 point hit in anyone's opinion?

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  29. 85babyfaceben
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    got

    vorn
    jones.kosheny.en rique.brown.sub simpson
    mata.silva.sinclair,ramsay sub toite
    agueero.van p sub lita
    got 1/1mill left n wildcard left

    WHAT TO DO GOT SILVA AND MATA IN 1 GAMNE WHO DO I TAKE OUT

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  30. Djerbil
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 1 month ago

    Wow!!!The Scout has gone Red...

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    1. Djerbil
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      Red and White only..seems to be in a mood to celebrate Arsenal's 125th anniversary..

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    2. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 1 month ago

      5 scout picks this week

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