Dugout Discussion
26 February 2012 2162 comments
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Three games wrap up Gameweek 26 today, before Liverpool and Cardiff square off at Wembley. The Dugout Discussion opens for the Premier League games, but will stay open until the Carling Cup is handed to the winning captain.

We start with the televised North London derby, as Harry’s Spurs look to reign supreme over their arch rivals. The Champions are also in action, making their trip to Carrow Road to face all-but-safe Norwich City. The team sheets from both games are in, and are as follows…

Arsenal XI: Szczesny, Sagna, Koscielny, Vermaelen, Gibbs, Arteta, Rosicky, Song, Walcott, Benayoun, van Persie.

Spurs XI: Friedel, Walker, Kaboul, King, Assou-Ekotto, Kranjcar, Parker, Modric, Bale, Saha, Adebayor.

Yossi Benyaoun starts at the expense of Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain for the home side, and Laurent Koscielny comes through a fitness test to play. As for the visitors, Louis Saha retains his starting role, which keeps Rafael Van der Vaart on the substitute bench. He partners Emmanuel Adebayor up front, who once again faces his former club.

Norwich XI: Ruddy, Naughton, Ward, Whitbread, Drury, Pilkington, Fox, Johnson, Surnam, Holt, Jackson.

Man United XI: De Gea, Jones, Ferdinand, Evans, Evra, Nani, Carrick, Scholes, Giggs, Welbeck, Hernandez.

For the Canaries, Simeon Jackson gets the nod ahead of Steve Morison, and Zak Whitbred is passed fit for the game. Looking to bounce back from midweek defeat, Sir Alex makes eight changes to his starting line-up. It includes Ryan Giggs, who makes his 900th club appearance today.

Before the final whistle blows in those games, Stoke host Swansea in the last game of the week. The Dugout Discussion is open, and can be accessed right here.

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  1. Sarnab
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    7-1 India.

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    1. HappyAnkit
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      Yay!

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  2. udit
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    Sure, FPL Is horrible, unfair yadda yadda yadda, but nothing beats that feeling when you win/are winning an important match in a league or H2H.

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    1. Spike ⚽️
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      I will end up with about 40 pts this GW which will be average but good enough to win my hd to hd and stay 9pts clear of 2nd place!!

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    2. 1966 was a great year for E…
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      Yup, a cup run is great when the league form isn't going so well 🙂

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  3. UnderstandablyDistraught
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    Resounding away win for Valencia in the FFS CL. Very happy with that 🙂

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    1. UnderstandablyDistraught
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      that is if Caulker does not score a couple of goals.

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    2. Elniñorules
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      2 away wins in Group E then!

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      1. UnderstandablyDistraught
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        RVP didn't do enough for then?

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        1. UnderstandablyDistraught
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          * for you

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          1. Elniñorules
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            Not enough, thanks to a super late Norwich goal.

            Going to come back hard at you next GW, amigo 😉

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            1. UnderstandablyDistraught
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              Ah!!! We play next week. Let the fiesta begin amiga. g luck.

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  4. shirtless
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    Glad held my nerve and stuck with RVP over Silva now for captain! 🙂

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  5. DLL18
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    'The Anfield cat is here' 😀

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  6. lord_lucan
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    This GW has taught me something ....

    Even if Ba is playing Wolves reserve team,
    Even if Aguero is playing Blackburns under 11's side,
    Even if Rooney is playing away in a pensioners brothel ...

    ALWAYS Captain Robin Van Persie!

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    1. Dr Bronner
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      could be a good lesson, not captaining RVP has cost me about 100 points this season, ridiculous

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    2. Menly
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      Very very very true....

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    3. Hate that rotation
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      But have we really learnt? Im sure we will captain Aguero next week.

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    4. Spike ⚽️
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      I would agree with that for all home fixtures but selective for away ones

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  7. div
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    Is it worth a hit for Senderos > Kelly?

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    1. colin1201
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      need to ask yourself what the extra finances will be used for.

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  8. Sarnab
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    No Bonus for Rvp surely..6 shots off target.

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    1. Jinswick
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      goal, assist and on the winning team though. Reckon he'll get 2.

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      1. Sarnab
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        walcott,sagna and rosicky IMO

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        1. Jinswick
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          Tricky one. Any of Walcott, Sagna or RVP could get the 3 I reckon. Vermaelen had a great game, but obv wont get any BPs.

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  9. Abominable Snowy84
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    cant wait to see the frown on my friend tomorrow!!

    he rang me half hour into the game!!

    NEVER GLOAT DURING THE MATCH!! CMON ARSENAL!!!!!!

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    1. 1966 was a great year for E…
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      A Spurs mate of mine texted me loads of shit at HT when Spurs were 3-0 up against Utd a few seasons ago. Final score Spurs 3-5 Utd 😀

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      1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
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        I was there... Gutted that day.. Was about 99 or 2000 I think

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        1. udit
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          2001or 2002 I think

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          1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
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            U could be right

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            1. udit
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              Wouldn't be the first time 😉

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      2. Abominable Snowy84
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        they never learn! they have had comebacks against us but iv never gloated during the match

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  10. Mattymo23
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    Any news on GW29 fixtures.

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  11. super zlatan
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    Still no word on Simpsons assist?

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    1. Spike ⚽️
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      He wont get the assist. Discussed to death yesterday

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      1. DLL18
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        Why not?

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      2. Lorenzo
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        How the hell did Song get his assist then?

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        1. Kagawa-san-mia
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          cause he passed to walcott and he scored
          ????
          did i miss something

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          1. Lorenzo
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            His assist for the second Arsenal goal, he has 2 assist on fpl

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            1. Kagawa-san-mia
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              ok didnt know he had 2

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      3. 1966 was a great year for E…
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        He will unless Coloccini got a touch on the initial ball into the box.

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    2. Hate that rotation
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      Im also wondering too. In all honesty, FPL will just forget about it.

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      1. super zlatan
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        Very inconsistent by fpl if he isn't awarded it

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  12. WOLVERiNES
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    There is only one team in London.

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    1. Menly
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      Leyton Orient 😀

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    2. 1966 was a great year for E…
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      I thought Woolwich was in South London?

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      1. Abominable Snowy84
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        he said london!

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        1. 1966 was a great year for E…
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          See his name 😉

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    3. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
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      Zzzzzzzzzz

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    4. Captain Shirokov
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      No, there are many.

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  13. nathanholt75
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    will Van Persie get a 1 week band for picking up his 5th yellow card ?

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    1. AIRMILES
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      No.

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    2. Captain Shirokov
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      Nope he needs to have ten before he gets a ban.

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      1. nathanholt75
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        thanks guys

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  14. Jinswick
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    Chances of Sorenson coming on as a sub? I need those 8 points from Schwarzer off my bench in my H2H!!

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    1. AIRMILES
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      1/250

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    2. udit
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      Almost non existent

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    3. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
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      Red card would do it

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  15. Indalo
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    Delighted that Soronsen didn't play because now Schwarzer can come off the bench 🙂

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    1. AIRMILES
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      Woohoo!

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      1. Indalo
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        same for you I see.. and you have Shotton coming on for Richards where as I have Rangel 😥

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        1. AIRMILES
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          I've got very lucky this week.

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  16. ol
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    Probably already discussed but can someone tell me why Vorm isn't playing today?
    I have Lindegaard who is out injured so if Vorm is too I might have to sort out a new keeper.
    Thanks

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    1. Hate that rotation
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      Virus

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    2. DLL18
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      Virus

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    3. DLL18
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      Snap

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    4. Mílanista
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      Virus apparently.

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      1. ol
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        Thanks all!

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    5. 1966 was a great year for E…
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      Trojan

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      1. ol
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        Should be ok for next week then? What about Lindegaard? Do people think he will go straight back in or will De Gea be no.1? I heard he played pretty well today and is looking a bit more confident...

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        1. Kagawa-san-mia
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          i think hes showing the skill i knew he had from atletico days
          so he should stay number one, lindy prob gets europa

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        2. Hate that rotation
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          Would be silly to put Lindegaard back in when De Gea is finding his feet. Hopefully SAF doesnt bring in lindy for the odd game and halt de geas improvement.

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          1. ol
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            So get rid of Lindegaard if there is no obvious other transfer? (although to be fair I have more pressing issues!)

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            1. Hate that rotation
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              I dont want to rule out the possibility of lindy returning though. Its just my thought, at the end of the day SAF picks the team.

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              1. ol
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                Ok - thanks for the advice.

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      2. Djerbil
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        +44444444444444444444444444

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    6. AIRMILES
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      He's feeling horse.

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    7. Spike ⚽️
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      Illness is the thought but not confirmed by source

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  17. Harry Ball Bag™⚽⚽…
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    Why are there hardly any matches gw29?

    Also is it likely to have extra games added?

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  18. WOLVERiNES
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    Schwarzer off my bench for Vorm.. looks like FPL gods do exist.. IF only I captained Rvp.. 😉

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  19. joinho
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    What will the average score be this week?

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    1. DLL18
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      40ish probably

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    2. halnone
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      65

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      1. Kagawa-san-mia
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        65 a bit high, thinking 40 ish

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      34

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    1. Sarnab
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      me who posted.

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  20. DLL18
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    Bar again ffs

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  21. Hate that rotation
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    From what I have seen with the comments, good points are coming off many peoples benches. Turning into a decent week for many.

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    1. Menly
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      Kelly as 3rd sub...

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      1. Hate that rotation
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        Unlucky mate

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  22. Menly
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    Does anyone have a link to Billy Ketsu's team?

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    1. UnderstandablyDistraught
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      If he's competing in the CL or Europa his team will be in the spreadsheet.

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      1. Menly
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        Oh! Oops! 😳

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  23. onionbarje
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    just come in. what is it with arsenal thrashing London opponants

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  24. UnderstandablyDistraught
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    Hoping I'm in with a shout for the Salma Hayek award this week - it's all sloppy seconds after this week 🙂

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  25. Mattymo23
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    Any news on GW29 fixtures?

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    1. super zlatan
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      Nothing yet mate

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  26. halnone
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    With luck I might get at least 60 points this week

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    1. Captain Shirokov
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      Dear oh dear....

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    2. Spike ⚽️
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      Just about but GW 29 could be your downfall!!

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  27. Parm
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    Waaaaaaaaa

    On 38 with Caulker(0) and Ben Arfa(1) off the bench for Richards and Fletcher. Had no keeper so 0 there.
    Not looking good 🙁

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    1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
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      Looks like me and JOA are heading up the group

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  28. Djerbil
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    India 8-1..
    Nice..Nice..

    1 mnt to go..

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  29. DV8R
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    Any chance of a Swansea goal with the way they're playing?

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