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The Watchlist Updated – Gameweek 18

The postponement of Arsenal’s Boxing Day clash has a marked effect on our Christmas Watchlist rankings, with Arsene Wenger’s assets stalling in our thinking, despite a convincing win at Reading last time out. That paves the way for familiar heavy-hitters to return to the upper echelons in midfield, while at the back and up front, the status quo remains. Our updated rankings are now available in your right sidebar; read on for details behind the big movers…

Goalkeepers

The goalkeeper situation remains a minefield for Fantasy managers, with seemingly ever-decreasing options in the mid-price and budget areas who can promise returns. An effective rotation pairing looks hard to find, with a “one stop shop” solution looking a more favourable route right now, at least until injuries clear.

The likes of Joe Hart and Hugo Lloris can also be considered as single solutions to the keeper conundrum but, while they have form and fixtures with them, their price tags are major obstacles and, arguably, there are more attractive routes to covering the City and Spurs defence.

Despite missing the Boxing Day Gameweek, Wojciech Szczesny remains in our thinking by virtue of offering the most secure route into an Arsenal defence that faces an obliging run of opponents going into January. While there are other options in the Gunners defence, notably Kieran Gibbs, the Polish keeper is assured of his number one status and is reasonably priced to offer promise between the sticks.

Ben Foster is now edging a return to the West Brom lineup and so can take his place in our thinking for the Christmas period. He fares well in tandem with Asmir Begovic, who looks set to suffer a torrid time in terms of fixtures. Foster also works well with Villa’s Brad Guzan, while West Ham’s Jussi Jaaskelainen is, at last, coming out of an evil run of fixtures to offer value once more in the New Year.

Defenders

Glen Johnson continues to impress with his forward forays and has the fixtures to maintain his form both in defensive and attacking terms. He remains on top of our rankings, holding off the charge of Jan Vertonghen, who delivered on his promise with the winning goal against Swansea at the weekend. With very strong fixtures over the next five, the Belgian is an expensive punt but, as we mentioned last week, a clear differential who could prove highly effective.

City’s Matija Nastasic climbs in our thinking, despite continued concerns on rotation in the City ranks. The Serbian is priced at 5.6 in the FPL and that’s a big factor which makes the prospect of being rested somewhat more bearable. City’s fixtures are strong enough to warrant the gamble and, with Vincent Kompany likely to be fit for a return, defensive solidity is set to be restored, having conceded at Newcastle.

Arsenal’s Kieran Gibbs would have been ranked higher had it not been for today’s news on the Boxing Day postponement. Gibbs showed his attacking qualities in the win at Reading and sneaks in above the less expensive Bacary Sagna. The Frenchman may have lost his fruitful partnership with Theo Walcott on the right flank after the winger was moved inside at the Madejski and that also works in Gibbs’ favour. Neither Arsenal full-back is 100% secure but Gibbs is possibly the safest route, with Sagna threatened by Carl Jenkinson for his starts over the busy festive spell.

The Chelsea defence is edging back into the equation, marked by Branislav Ivanovic’s climb in our rankings. His ascent is not enough to overtake Leighton Baines and United’s Rafael, however.

In terms of mid-price and budget, West Brom’s Gareth McAuley remains a solid option, have returned a clean sheet against the Hammers and with strong fixtures to come. Villa’s Ciaran Clark and Norwich City’s Sebastian Bassong have goal threat to compensate for a testing fixture list, while Joey O’Brien now appears to carry the flag for the West Ham defence – the full-back seems to have cemented his start and offers some attacking intent.

Midfielders

Michu remains top, despite the fact he’s still just a single yellow card away from a one-match ban. His form is strong enough to maintain his ”most wanted” status, regardless of some testing festive fixtures.

The charge of Arsenal pairing Santi Cazorla and Theo Walcott is considerable but is tempered by the postponement of their Gameweek 19 fixture. Both players sparkled in the win at Reading but their potential has been somewhat derailed by today’s announcement.

With Arsenal drawing that Boxing Day blank, City’s David Silva earns a top three ranking: the Spaniard remains the most secure and sound investment in Roberto Maninci’s side ahead of the visit of Reading this weekend. Both Gareth Bale and Juan Mata also jump above the Arsenal pairing, despite the Tottenham man being on the verge of a ban and not yet being assured of his start against Stoke, following a recent hamstring injury.

Adel Taarabt is your best placed mid-price asset off the back of his outstanding display in the win over Fulham – although he, too, is just a booking away from a ban, with African Cup of Nations commitments also beckoning in January. Yaya Toure is also vulnerable to the call of international duty but offers enough in the short-term to retain a decent Watchist ranking: Silva remains the weapon of choice, however.

Southampton’s Jason Puncheon is the highest rank budget option, just nudging out Raheem Sterling, who looks set to earn a rest of some degree over the next fortnight. West Ham’s Kevin Nolan has poor form but – once his Boxing Day blank is out of the way – has fixtures ahead of him that show promise; look for him to climb further as the weeks roll by.

United’s Ashley Young is now our preferred midfield option in Sir Alex Ferguson’s ranks – ousting Antonio Valencia on form. There’s little doubt that Robin Van Persie and Wayne Rooney are the prime targets in the league’s most potent side, although Young is a decent compromise in midfield. Rotation remains a concern, however.

Forwards

There’s no let up in the form of both Robin Van Persie and Wayne Rooney and it’s a brave Fantasy manager who goes forward from this point without one of them enrolled in their squads. Goals look forthcoming as United’s fixtures continue to please and the gap between these two and the rest of the chasing pack is pretty significant in terms of potential goal power.

Jermain Defoe is currently ranked third, with Luis Suarez suffering a blip of late. Dimitar Berbatov’s form is also a major concern, although his fixtures are so strong, he could well climb back into our top three following the trip to Anfield this weekend.

Villa’s Christian Benteke is undoubtedly your differential and man in form below these established names. He has enough in his favour to rank above the City pairing in our thinking – with fixtures falling nicely for the Belgian following the testing trip to Stamford Bridge.

Both Carlos Tevez and Sergio Aguero have to remain in our thoughts given their quality and the fixtures ahead of them, but there is real uncertainty over just how many minutes we’ll get from this pairing over the next two weeks. Edin Dzeko and Mario Balotelli remain factors in Roberto Mancini’s squad and this dents the appeal of the Argentine pairing, making Silva all that more enticing as an acquisition in midfield.

Mark Mark created the beast. He's now looking to tame it.

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  1. decisions
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    11 years, 10 months ago

    Does anyone think its worth keeping berba for the next few fixtures?

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    1. Corkyote FFS CWC Champion 2…
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      11 years, 10 months ago

      Yes if I had him I'd keep

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      1. decisions
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        11 years, 10 months ago

        No city tho and I don't wont yaya :/

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    2. Frip
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      11 years, 10 months ago

      thinking about getting him in after this weekend, so definitely keep

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      1. decisions
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        11 years, 10 months ago

        Thanks. I'm sure it'll come soon. My mates giving me the no balls nonsense

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  2. Eboue
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    11 years, 10 months ago

    Evening all, captaining aguero! Due to the risk he may be benched, who should I (v)
    a)mata
    B silva
    C RVP
    D Defoe

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    1. Corkyote FFS CWC Champion 2…
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      rvp ftw

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    2. Portuguese&Proud
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      11 years, 10 months ago

      when in doubt Robin Reliant 😉

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  3. Tommytour
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    11 years, 10 months ago

    Hope Hernandez is back next week be tempted to double up with Michu for a few weeks

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  4. cruzex
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    11 years, 10 months ago

    arsenal vs westham was postponed...and Fulham Vs Southampton?

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    1. FPL Daniel
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      11 years, 10 months ago

      on

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  5. Somalion
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    11 years, 10 months ago

    Anyone thinking the Chelsea Villa game won't be great for Chelsea? After all that travelling recently I can't see them putting in a 1st class performance at all. That said I'm still tempted to do Suarez -> Torres, fecking El Nino.

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    1. Tommytour
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      11 years, 10 months ago

      I'd rather Suarez this week

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      1. FPL Daniel
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        11 years, 10 months ago

        4:1 Chelsea. Hazard to score almost certain

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    2. Hazardous
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      11 years, 10 months ago

      t4re playing tonight wonder whether torres will be rested, should do keep him fresh for pl

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  6. Liastro ⭐️
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    11 years, 10 months ago

    RMT if you will?

    Foster

    Jose Enrique – Hughes – Clyne

    Mata – Silva (C) – Walcott – Michu

    RVP (VC) – Suarez – Berbatov

    Subs: Begovic – Sterling – Gorkss – Davies

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    1. Portuguese&Proud
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      11 years, 10 months ago

      good to go but i'd put Ben Davies ahead of Gorkss in the bench just in case

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    2. Corkyote FFS CWC Champion 2…
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      yes
      yes - no - maybe
      yes - yes - yes - yes
      yes - yes - maybe

      8/10 - great work 🙂

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  7. TeamSteam
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    11 years, 10 months ago

    Gunners fans around? Giroud now sidelined, or was that just random rotation/giving Theo a go at striker?

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    1. Portuguese&Proud
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      11 years, 10 months ago

      posted online 30m ago..
      He is looking fresh 😉

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    2. The Finnisher
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      11 years, 10 months ago

      Bale is back? Blimey! Brilliant Bambi.

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    3. Colonel Shoe 肝池
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      11 years, 10 months ago

      he trips over the ball hes not lookin at, twang!

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    4. Hazmat
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      11 years, 10 months ago

      He's going to get booked in his first game back right? Referees are going to want to put him back in his place after his little "chat" with them.

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    5. matthewhagon
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Lets hope he gets through the Stoke test and he will be straight back in my squad

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    6. FPL Daniel
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      11 years, 10 months ago

      So if CHelsea have double in the same GW as Arsenal which I think its possible. Is worth selling Persi short term? In order to have something like:
      Torres Lambert Santi Mata Cashley all in the squad? Or we can find the cash with him still in our lineup ?

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      1. Portuguese&Proud
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        11 years, 10 months ago

        i believe you can find other ways to do so...

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        1. FPL Daniel
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          11 years, 10 months ago

          So Torres and Lambert and there isn't any other 3rd striker with double not worth having? Ok just checking

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          1. The Finnisher
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            11 years, 10 months ago

            Suarez has Norwich (H) that week. City Fulham (H) too.

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            1. Portuguese&Proud
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              that will be a full of striker choices GW if the Chelsky game is on in the same GW as Ars

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      2. The Finnisher
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        You can have them anyway.

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      3. Corkyote FFS CWC Champion 2…
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        depends on how much value you'd lose selling rvp, could you realistically get him back again?

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        1. FPL Daniel
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          11 years, 10 months ago

          Well Perise has spurs away Suarez has NOR at home and Ba has RDG at home. Come on, there will be a lot of lads tempted to have those strikers for that games.

          Looks like no Lambert after all

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      4. isacki: full casual
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        Go cheap defence apart from cashley and I think it's doable.

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        1. FPL Daniel
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          11 years, 10 months ago

          It could be doable Isacki, it could be. But I want so many big hitters in midfield recently

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      5. Tommytour
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        11 years, 10 months ago

        I had a go and kept him

        Gazzinga
        Clyne O Brien Gibbs
        Hazard Mata Walcott Cazorla
        RVP Torres Lambert

        Begovic Puncheon Cameron Davies

        I have poor team value but I think I'd wildcard something similar, the following fixtures don't scare me too much with what id be left with.

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        1. FPL Daniel
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          11 years, 10 months ago

          Yeah and maybe Ba instead of Lambert. He could rip it up against Rdg if he is still is at NEW

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      6. Evs
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        11 years, 10 months ago

        If its Gw23, can't you use your wildcard this time?

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        1. Ginkapo FPL
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          11 years, 10 months ago

          Use your WC to undo your messing in GW24 I think

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          1. Evs
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            True.

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      7. Hazardous
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        you could just play your wc before GW23?

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    7. Brutus619
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      11 years, 10 months ago

      Who's better for the next 2 weeks: Sess or Dempsey?

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      1. Very Messi
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        • 12 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Dempsey

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      2. Tommytour
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        11 years, 10 months ago

        Clint on paper but it's uncertain if he will play both when Bale is back

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      3. Bedok
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        11 years, 10 months ago

        If Bale is back, Sess. I've had Dempsey as Bale cover for this week but I watched the Tot game and the only time I noticed Dempsey was when he was subbed off. Seemed a ghost in the Swansea game.Then again, If Ade is out and Bale is just coming off injury, maybe Dempsey is not so bad.

        In other words, haven't a clue.

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    8. isacki: full casual
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      11 years, 10 months ago

      Let's fast forward to Friday night 11am and see what posts we can look forward to... ah, here's one...

      🙁 FISO is saying Fellaini is falling AGAIN tonight! Should I keep him at 1.4m or is it time to sell? Maybe I should hold actually. Isn't this when we find out if the rule against falling 66 times in a GW really exists?

      Surely I should keep actually, he could be this year's Shane Ferguson???

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    9. Very Messi
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      Messi's new contract set his release clause at £203million!!!

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      1. isacki: full casual
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        11 years, 10 months ago

        Couldn't they just pick any value they want since he's staying. Why not £1bn? £1tn? The Moon? Cristiano Ronaldo's left ball?

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        1. Les Bleus
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          11 years, 10 months ago

          😀 🙂

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      2. Ginkapo FPL
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        11 years, 10 months ago

        He is off to City in January then

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      3. Les Bleus
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        11 years, 10 months ago

        That might not stop teams like PSG or Citeh 😀

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      4. Hazmat
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        11 years, 10 months ago

        Messi is only worth 5.8 Andy Carroll's.

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        1. Very Messi
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          11 years, 10 months ago

          or 3.3 Zidane's

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    10. Evs
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      11 years, 10 months ago

      This arsenal games cause me a little issue, missing Santi, Muthersucker and Demel that week.

      Is this the only game likely to be off ?

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      1. Pinoche
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        11 years, 10 months ago

        It HAS been called off now.

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        1. Evs
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          11 years, 10 months ago

          I know, but any others on the cards?

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      2. Ginkapo FPL
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        Yup

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      3. Hazardous
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        11 years, 10 months ago

        santi wouldnt play anyway he would be too tired from his late night journey the day before giving gifts and eating cookies and milk santa cazorla 😉

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    11. applebonkers
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      11 years, 10 months ago

      silva now seems nailed on because some people have said so and it's snowballed. i'll believe it when he gets through 3 games in 6 days like yaya does all the time

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      1. isacki: full casual
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        Does he have any rotation partners at the mo, though?

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        1. Ginkapo FPL
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          Sinclair, Milner and potentially Kolarov. Not to mention Dzeko or Tevez playing wide.

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          1. TeamSteam
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            11 years, 10 months ago

            Sinclair hasnt started more than once or twice, thats not a big risk. With Nasri out, Milner just returning from fitness and Kolarov struggling as well Silva is assured. That said, you know Mancini is going to rotate at some point, he always does.

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            1. applebonkers
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              11 years, 10 months ago

              exactly. if man city played every 4 days/every week silva would play 90mins 38 times a season. i'd expect him to start every game but would never bet on it with mancini. only about 4 times has silva been called upon to play 3 times in under a week this season and has managed it/been allowed to once

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          2. isacki: full casual
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            11 years, 10 months ago

            Yeah, this starts to get significant when nasri isn't out. Any news on that? Yes Mancini could do anything, but seems very difficult to contemplate him playing none of Silva or Nasri.

            Who played in place of Silva in his absences to date?

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            1. TeamSteam
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              • 12 Years
              11 years, 10 months ago

              As far as i remember, when Silva has been out theyve changed formation a bit. Played a more conventional 4-4-2, which doesnt suit Silva at all. When he`s in the team, they go more the 4-2-3-1 Fifa sweat where he can roam freely.

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              1. isacki: full casual
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                There was the 4-4-2 with orthodox wingers (has there been one without Silva and nasri?) and also the 3-4-1-2 with room for only one central attacking midfielder out of Silva and nasri.

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        2. applebonkers
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          • 15 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          nasri, kolarov, tevez, balotelli, sinclair. mancini will find a way if he think's he's flagging

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          1. Ginkapo FPL
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            11 years, 10 months ago

            Kolo could do with some game time, maybe a stint at RW?

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      2. Colonel Shoe 肝池
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        11 years, 10 months ago

        la la la not listening 😉

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    12. Rory Rocky man
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      11 years, 10 months ago

      My team is

      Begovic foster

      Clyne McCartney nelson Enrique cuellar

      Stirling michu sessegnon tarrabt Walcott

      Rvp tevez sauraz

      1.8 m in bank
      1Ft

      Any ideas???

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    13. BC1
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      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Hey lads. Need your help here. I'm having a good season but my captain choice almost every week has gone pear shaped. So leaving this one in your hands! Either Cazorla, Hazard, Silva, Teves or Torres. Pick one please!! Cheers :))

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    14. FPL Daniel
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Some rumors that Sturridge is certain to sign for Liv in Jan. What that would mean:

      Him playing center and Suarez on the wing or him on the wing and Sterling on the bench? It looks like if that happens end of Sterling being a bargain no?

      Anyway I think I am gonna sell Raheem in Winter WC

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      1. TeamSteam
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        • 12 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        He`ll add some depth for sure, giving us the opportunity to rest the likes of Sterling and Suso and just adding some goalscoring potential. Could be bad for Sterling FPL wise, could also turn out for the better.

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      2. Crouch Potato!
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        11 years, 10 months ago

        Basically think they can get a lot better for their money.

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        1. TeamSteam
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          I disagree. If we sign him for around £10, then i`d be happy. He`s young, quick, and always looks to score. With the players we have in our current team, we need someone like him that just takes it straight to the hoop. He`s also versatile, which helps alot. Who better to sign for £10m?

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          1. thegame
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            11 years, 10 months ago

            demba ba is available for 7.5m, fernando llorente and theo walcott have only got 6 months left on their contract so wouldnt command much money

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            1. TeamSteam
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              • 12 Years
              11 years, 10 months ago

              Llorente isnt really suited for this playstyle, he would HAVE to play in the middle whereas Sturridge can play anywhere up front. Plus he`s much older. Same goes with Ba, he`s injury prone as well. Theo wouldnt sign for a non CL-participating side. I basically think Sturridge could be a bargain.

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              1. FPL Daniel
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                11 years, 10 months ago

                I agree about Ba, Sturridge is better acquisition

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          2. Ginkapo FPL
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            Anyone who is actually worth £10m. Stop think in Andy Carroll pricetag terms.

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            1. Hazmat
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              11 years, 10 months ago

              He got 11 in 30 games last season. Same as Suarez. He's good but very selfish, if he learns to pass more I think he'll be a very good player for Liverpool.

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              1. Hazmat
                • 12 Years
                11 years, 10 months ago

                Oh and most of those were as a sub when DiMatteo came in.

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            2. TeamSteam
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              What kind of players do you think top sides actually sign for less than £10m? The only manager in the history of PL to do that is Wenger, and he`s just special like that.

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          3. Crouch Potato!
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            Remy, Ba, Anelka etc. He may always look to score, but doesn't get the end result too often.

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            1. TeamSteam
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              11 years, 10 months ago

              Anelka? Hahaha, you must be kidding. Ba and Sturridge are not comparable. Remy could be an exellent shout, but again he`s much older and less versatile and will probably cost more than £10m.

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      3. isacki: full casual
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        Pretty sure the first choice formation will be Suarez cf, Sturridge rf with Sterling and borini fighting it out for lf - who knows Sterling could win that.

        Sturridge moves cf when Suarez needs a rest (he's a machine, rarely seems to need one) and another wide forward replacing him.

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        1. FPL Daniel
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          11 years, 10 months ago

          Wise words Isacki

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    15. Crouch Potato!
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      11 years, 10 months ago

      Zamora to be fit sooner than expected, http://www.qpr.co.uk/news/article/191212-zamora-eyes-early-return-552535.aspx?

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        1. Crouch Potato!
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          😉 Matters to QPR big time, any fresh player returning to a squad makes a big difference, we will get a striker in Jan, we the have 3 strikers available instead of 1.

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    16. New Ghost
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      11 years, 10 months ago

      So, our game against West Ham is postponed.

      Damn. Still not transferring out Cazorla though.

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    17. 1justlookin
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      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      so we're waiting on FUL V sot fixture now yeah?

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    18. Tommytour
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      11 years, 10 months ago

      Bego Foster
      Enrique Mert Gallas Cameron Gunter
      Cazorla Michu Taarabt Snodgrass Ramirez
      RVP Suarez Defoe

      Would love a few different ideas on what direction to go in please?

      Got 3 players on yellows and 2 gunners missing this week so thinking saving transfer is best. Downgrade Gallas next week to get Nolan in for Ramirez is one idea I'm looking at.

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    19. AK ⭐
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      11 years, 10 months ago

      How's this looking?

      Foster/Bunn
      GJ/Nastasic/Shorey/O'Brien/Nelsen
      Walcott/Bale/Michu/Morrison/Puncheon
      Aguero/RVP/Suarez

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      1. Very Messi
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        • 12 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Good to go. Assume you'll sort keepers in Jan WC?

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        1. AK ⭐
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          11 years, 10 months ago

          Well I'm on a WC right now, so yes, I'll surely do that in the next one.

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    20. TeamSteam
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      11 years, 10 months ago

      Who thinks Theo/Ox are "nailed" on as attackers for the time beeing? Theo wasnt all that great against Reading. He was good, but not awesome. Looked out of sorts a few times, like he didnt know exactly where to position himself as a striker.

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      1. New Ghost
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        I think Theo will be good as a 2nd striker but not as a guy who leads the line.

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        1. TeamSteam
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          • 12 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          I agree, i think Giroud/Walcott could be deadly, but i dont see Wenger reverting from the 4-2-3-1, which is a shame.

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    21. Stupendous
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      11 years, 10 months ago

      Which one to drop for Falcao in 2 weeks........Suarez Rooney or Defoe??? The first and the latter would be for a hit!!

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      1. thegame
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        11 years, 10 months ago

        lol i think it will happen!!! imagine how much he will cost tho

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        1. Stupendous
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          Probably start off at 11.5 or 12m, since he's never played in England before. We have actually discussed this on here before.

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      2. Corkyote FFS CWC Champion 2…
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        So hope we're all faced with that dilemma 🙂

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        1. FPL Daniel
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          Falco isn't coming

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    22. Rory Rocky man
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      My team is

      Begovic foster

      Clyne McCartney nelson Enrique cuellar

      Stirling michu sessegnon tarrabt Walcott

      Rvp tevez sauraz

      1.8 m in bank
      1Ft

      Any ideas???

      Help me

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    23. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      So ... three out on boxing day ... too much value in Cazorla, not enough in O'Brien. Looks like Mertesacker will have to make way ...

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      1. Evs
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Me too.

        Demel, Santi and that Muthersucker.

        Santi ➡ mata

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      2. Crouch Potato!
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Prob is Doos is how the rest of our teams will be by boxing day.

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        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          Well, I am in quite good shape, so far:

          Foster
          Mertesacker, O’Brien, Gallas
          Michu, Santi Cazorla (c), Yaya Toure, Sessegnon
          Van Persie (vc), Rooney, Defoe

          Subs: Begovic; Puncheon, Shorey, Cuellar

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          1. Crouch Potato!
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 10 months ago

            Would lose Shorey methinks.

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            1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              11 years, 10 months ago

              Crouch P. This is truly daft advice! 😛

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      3. 4vets
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Don't forget Michu's yellow this w/e and 3 other injuries you'll pick up 😉

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        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          That's right, my little ray of Sunshine. Lest I forget.

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    24. Shakshuka
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Team for this week:

      Bego
      Rafael (doubt) Enrique (Doubt) Demel
      Sterling Taarabt Michu Silva
      RVP Berba Suarez

      McCarthy Gervinho Nelsen Cuellar

      So plan all along was to do Berba - > Aguero (C) for a hit. Getting more worried he will be rested, but could be soo good if it works out. Concidering some other options aswel:

      A) Berba - > Kun
      B) Berba - > Torres
      C) Gervinho - > Mata (if rested tonight)
      D) Gervinho - > Bale
      E) ????
      F) Stick

      Any news on Ruiz?

      5.4m in bank

      Thanks

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      1. Hazardous
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        gevinho to bale

        or berba to torres

        both nailed on and wont be rested for there respective clubs

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    25. Hazardous
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      Falcoa would be 12 million hes that good

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      1. Hazardous
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        was meant to be in reply in fpl price

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      2. New Ghost
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        12 is a good price but I'd honestly pay 13M for his talent.

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    26. beric
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      @Daniel

      Begovic-Bunn

      Luiz/Cole--Gibbs--Clyne--Shorey--Gorkss

      Walcott--Mata--Nolan--Puncheon--Santi

      RVP--Torres--Ba

      Is what I could do for the potential Chelski/Arsenal DGW.

      Of course, I'd have to bench one of Nolan, Puncheon or Ba

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      1. FPL Daniel
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        Nice option there Beric. Hmm.....

        But we miss Fellaini, Michu no?

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        1. FPL Daniel
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 10 months ago

          Bale too

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    27. exammy
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 10 months ago

      hmmm to get Fellaini out I would need to do two transfers otherwise only have 8.7m to spend

      so
      Suarez > Torres
      Enrique > 5m or less
      both would mean -4's or just do Fellaini someone less than 8.7m?

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      1. FPL Daniel
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 10 months ago

        punch

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