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The Watchlist Updated – Gameweek 22

With two double Gameweeks distorting the Fantasy landscaspe somewhat, we’ve taken time to update our mid-term player rankings. Arsenal and Chelsea assets flourish, then, with Fantasy defences in particular, set to enjoy a shake-up as a result of the early New Year schedule as Wildcards flutter.

Read on for the thinking behind the current ladder standings and look out for our in-depth Wildcard articles. We’ve published those discussing Goalkeepers and Defenders earlier this week, with a look at the midfield options to follow.

Goalkeepers

Simon Mignolet climbs to the top of the goalkeeper rankings off the back of two clean sheets in four and with strong fixtures to come. With both Kieran Gibbs and Bacary Sagna offering options in the Gunners’ back four, Wojciech Szczesny, suffers a slight dent in his stock to slip below the Black Cats stopper but still remains a prize Fantasy asset with the double fixture in Gameweek 23 beckoning.

Stoke’s Asmir Begovic maintains his posiiton in our top three, despite going five league encounters without clean sheet returns. Investment continues to flow the Bosnian’s way and, with fixtures improving, returns should be back on the agenda. The potential return of Marc Wilson as a 4.0 option in defence could severely damage his value, however. That situation requires monitoring.

West Ham’s Jussi Jaaskelainen has the double in Gameweek 23, with a decent run of fixtures up to Gameweek 27, when matters stiffen considerably. Norwich City’s Mark Bunn has yet to earn a clean sheet but has four home matches in the next six Gameweeks – his stock remains strong, then, although news of John Ruddy’s return to fitness would rapidly end his term as a Fantasy option.

Along with Bunn, Villa’s Brad Guzan and Reading’s Adam Federici remain strong budget options. Guzan has three home fixtures to come in the next five; as does Federici, who is playing in front of a Reading defence that has shown recent improvement. As mentioned in our recent Wildcard article, this pairing rotate to offer a full budget route between the sticks.

Defenders

Arsenal’s Kieran Gibbs is enjoying a rich vein of form and has the double Gameweek to come to boost his stock further. While Sagna remains a cheaper option, Gibbs’ form swings favour in his direction and, along with Szczesny in goal, looks an obvious route ahead of Gameweek 23. With three home games in four to follow the double Gameweek, Gibbs makes a strong case on top of our defender rankings.

Two goals in two games in all competitons underlines Leighton Baines’ attacking potential, although an ankle problem prevents him from threatening Gibbs for top spot in our rankings. Everton’s fixtures are very strong over the next four and Baines looks set to prosper if he can play through the pain barrier for the Toffees. We may even see David Moyes’ side register that belated clean sheet: they’ve gone 15 league matches without one.

Chelsea’s David Luiz has his Gameweek 22 to help build on stock that has been boosted considerably by a shift to a central midfield role. While Luiz’s start is perhaps not totally secure withing Rafa Benitez’s lineup, he remains an option that’s hard to ignore, even beyond Chelsea’s two fixtures.

There’s a string of strong budget and mid-price options on offer, not least West Ham’s Guy Demel who benefits from the injury to Joey O’Brien to reinstate himself in our rankings. Swansea’s Ben Davies and Wigan’s Emmerson Boyce also look solid acquisitions, the latter now back in his right wing-back role and with two favourable home fixtures on offer.

Reading’s Ian Harte, Norwich City’s Seb Bassong and Ciaran Clark of Villa are also on hand for those willing to take a gamble on attacking returns, although all three have fixtures which could also deliver clean sheets.

The emergence of these cheaper options, combined with stiffening schedules, finds the likes of Glen Johnson and Jan Vertonghen spinning down our rankings to the lower reaches.

Midfielders

Chelsea’s Juan Mata and Arseanl’s Theo Walcott sit in the top two spots with double Gameweeks on offer. It’s hard to argue against their acquisition, with team-mates Eden Hazard and Santi Cazorla now reduced to offering alternatives only for those seeking differentials.

Eveton’s Marouane Fellaini made his return to action at Newcastle following a three-match suspension and immediately featched an assist to underline his importance to the Everton cause. With three attractive Goodison clashes in the next four, further attacking returns look likely and that’s enough to rank the Belgian above Gareth Bale.

Both remain in our top five, with Swansea’s Michu completing what would seem a settled and powerful Wildcard midfield five.

The likes of David Silva and Steven Gerrard threaten to break in, with the Liverpool skipper enjoying a flood of points in recent weeks to promote his claim for Fantasy acquisition. Ultimately, however, Gerrard remains in the shadow of Luis Suarez in Fantasy terms and, with Daniel Sturridge also now an option for consideration, it seems unlikely that we’ll see Gerrard climb further this season. He remains a differential – albeit a potentially effective one.

Lower down, we’ve an array of mid-price options that offer the opportunity to break the template midfield. Robert Snodgrass of Norwich, Kevin Nolan of West Ham and Stephane Sessegnon of Sunderland all have fixtures on their side and are clear options for those looking to take a chance with their fourth and fifth midfield slots.

Forwards

There’s no shifting the ridiculously consistent Robin Van Persie from the top of the forward rankings, with Chelsea’s new acquisition, Demba Ba, coming closest to the Dutchman in this week’s reckoning. The double Gameweek promotes Ba, even with the threat of rotation a real factor when considering investment. We’re convinced that Ba will get around 120 minutes form his two Gameweek 22 fixtures, however, and that’s enough to hold off Luis Suarez for second spot.

The Uruguyan’s form is nothing short of sensational but, with Sturridge also now available as an option and talk of Suarez moving to a support role, there are new variables to consider here. That almost has Fulham’s Dimitar Berbatov ranking above the Liverpool man, as the Bulgarian goes into the weekend clash with Wigan at the Cottage with returns in his last three – fixtures with City and United in the next four dull his potential somewhat, however.

Edin Dzeko looks safe in the City lineup for the time being and, with three goals in two matches, he stands out as a strong differential with a modest 7.4 FPL price tag. Sunderland’s Steven Fletcher, in the same price bracket, looks well placed with strong fixtures to come, while Christian Benteke remains in our thinking with obliging Villa Park fixtures in the next five.

Reading’s Pavel Pogrebnyak, having now seemingly established himself in the Royals starting XI with two goals in two games, looks to be offering extraordinary value at just 4.3 – he is a viable alternative to Rickie Lambert for those shopping on a budget here.

Everton’s Nikica Jelavic is your ready-made differential. Having struggled for form this season with just a single goal in the last 10 league outings, the Croatian notched in Everton’s FA Cup win and has the opposition over the next four to kick on. At 8.1, he still represents a major gamble when Fellaini can be acquired for less in midfield.

Newcastle’s Papiss Cisse is another name worth monitoring. Now established in the central striker role, at least until Alan Pardew can recruit and assimilate a new signing, Cisse has struck twice in three matches and will likely welcome the new focus following the departure of compatriot Demba Ba.

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

2,628 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Home Run Baker
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    Bizarre comment about Begovic above:

    "The potential return of Marc Wilson as a 4.0 option in defence could severely damage his value, however."

    Do they mean Wilson is a crap defender?

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    1. TheSteady ¤ Wines th…
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      Ofc not, you could just get Stoke defense coverage, for over a million cheaper.

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    2. Drip Doctor
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      No they mean Wilson is 1m+ cheaper than Begovic.

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    3. DRIZ ✅
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      Think they mean they expect Wilson to be bought into teams and not Bego.

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      1. Home Run Baker
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        Its a strange way to say it. His value is determined by how many points he scores, and his price relative to other GKs. Seems to me Wilson coming back improves the STK defence and therefore increases Begovic's value. Unless you buy into all that toddle about coverage of course.

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        1. teddy.
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          The theory would run that the relative advantage of Begovic is reduced if your rival is picking up all Stoke CS points with Wilson and can therefore afford a more pricey keeper/rest of team.

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    4. heartsattack
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      Maybe they mean Wilson is a cheaper option into Stoke defence. Meaning people will cash in on Bego and invest elsewhere.

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    5. TorresMagic™
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      Begovic can be sold & Wilson played every week. might do this due to team value...

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    6. AK ⭐
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      Nope, they mean that you'll get a Stoke defender of 4m which would raise questions over Begovic's 5.8m value.

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    7. JK - Cønt ⭐
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      no they mean Wilson is a much cheaper route into the Stoke defence

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  2. TheSteady ¤ Wines th…
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    So Demi... I was wondering... do you have any opinions on what the Chelsea lineup is tonight?

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    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
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      if you ask question about it he tells you to shut up

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      1. TheSteady ¤ Wines th…
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        It was my intention actually.

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      2. crystalpalaceRus
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        was a bit rude

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      3. Demí
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        Only because it's you. Speculatiing, back tracking and scaremongering about every piece of news. Nobody wants to hear that!

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        1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
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          It's a legitimate question. If you are scared by the question then that's an issue with yourself not me.

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          1. alsybach
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            are you a total dick in real life or do you excel yourself when you come onto this site???

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        2. Home Run Baker
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          Demi, you're so much more sensible than your picture suggests 😉

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  3. JK - Cønt ⭐
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    Scouts. If you have updated the watchlist, why are players on 4 yellows still listed as suspension risks?

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    1. TheSteady ¤ Wines th…
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      Trying to make us not buy the players.

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  4. burdinho
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    ramires and luiz in CM

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    1. DRIZ ✅
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      swear down?

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    2. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
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      really?

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    3. Pinoche
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      Lampard was rested last time should start this one.

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    4. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
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      OMG RAMIREZ

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      1. 4vets
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        Just... just.... OMG!!!!

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  5. Rail Madrid 1-0 Busalona
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    Mignolet 3.9
    Luiz demel Gibbs Clark Davies
    Bale mata Walcott fellaini Ramirez
    Lambert rvp ba
    Could get Federici if I downgraded Ramirez to puncheon?

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    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
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      3.9 is fine if you plan on playing Migs every week.

      Wouldn't want double Saints attack past this week though.

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  6. Civan
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    So, these Fellaini to Chelsea rumours, anything in them do you think?
    I guess we'll find out eventually. Might pick Michu in my wc just to be safe 😛

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    1. Elniñorules
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      Yup, I can't see why we won't want him if the 22 mil buyout clause is indeed true. Only not sure if he himself is interested to join a club possibly gunning for top 3 and out of champions league. Seeing that we've got little Belgium in our squad, he should be pretty interested methinks.

      It's a question of Jan or the summer, imho.

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      1. Home Run Baker
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        If he goes to the CHE rotation graveyard, he'll be dropped like a hot potato.

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        1. Civan
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          Yes, and he would probably play deeper most of the time I guess.

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        2. Elniñorules
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          Not necessary, I'd like to see a change in formation to 433 and we lacked the enforcer to support Ramires. Oscar's more of a creative force.

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  7. ctrim
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    Demi - if Torres and Ba both score today, what on earth will Rafa do?!

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    1. TheSteady ¤ Wines th…
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      He will hire Rafa just to make you shut up.

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  8. New Ghost
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    What's the latest on Aguero's injury? Heard it was only 2 weeks.

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    1. DRIZ ✅
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      Heard it was 6 weeks.

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    2. ctrim
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      I think he tore his hamstring - torn hamstrings are usually 3-4 weeks

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      1. MY DJ NAME IS PIMP CURRY
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        How? Pulled hamstrings are 3-4 weeks. Surely torn ones should be longer

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    3. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
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      One of those ones that could go either way.

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  9. FORCA INTER
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    is chelsa team out yet?

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    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
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      no

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    2. ctrim
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      In 15 mins pal

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      1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
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        2 mins as 7:45 kick off

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  10. JK - Cønt ⭐
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    @Demi

    I think the main reason people are worried about the Chelsea team tonight is Rafa. We all know about his rotation. For example for those of us considering Luiz, if he plays tonight it would cast doubt in our minds about whether he'd feature in both DGW matches. Personally I think he probably will now Mikel is away.

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    1. Elniñorules
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      Chill bud.

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      1. alsybach
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        he sounds chilled enough to me...........

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    2. Demí
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      Should start, but i don't know know why that means he's less likely to start the DGW. Can drop back in defence too, and it will surely be one of his midfield partners that get rotated. Luiz hasn't been rotated once this season. Only

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      1. Demí
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        Ignore that "only"

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      2. JK - Cønt ⭐
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        Like I said I agree with that. But Rafa has stated that certain players have played too many minutes, since Luiz has been playing all season he seems like a prime candidate.

        I'll likely still be getting him, but it will be with more trepidation if he does start tonight

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    3. 4vets
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      @ JK (but really at @ Demi)

      Will Hazard play today? If he plays will he play next weeks games (no idea what they are!|)

      Lonely and confused.

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  11. Cooper123
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    Anyone considering P.Cisse until WC? His next 3 are Norwich, Reading and Villa.

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    1. ctrim
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      I did, then remembered he was 8.8 and Dzeko is 7.4 and can score big scores anytime

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      1. Le Limpar
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        Except when he's on the bench.

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        1. ctrim
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          He'll get a run for the next few games, especially with his goal scoring record

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      2. Wild Rover
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        Cisse will play 90 x 3, Dzeko will be subbed for Balotelli

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    2. Le Limpar
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      Hmmm. I am now. Can we depend on Newcastle to hang on to the ball long enough to get it to them though? A lot depends on Cabaye's fitness I guess.

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      1. Le Limpar
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        *get it to him

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      2. JK - Cønt ⭐
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        this is the thing, Barfa and Cabaye out is such a huge loss for them. If Aguero is out for more than 2-3 weeks Dzeko at 7.4 becomes a great option IMO

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    3. iCon
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      Great punt that very very few will take with the DDGW! Wish you all the luck if you have the balls to do it...

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  12. MY DJ NAME IS PIMP CURRY
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    Teams for Juve vs Milan, anyone?

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      Game starts in 2 hours.

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      1. MY DJ NAME IS PIMP CURRY
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        Sure? I thought it starts in an hour?

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        1. TorresMagic™
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          True, my mistake.

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      2. DRIZ ✅
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        1

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  13. FORCA INTER
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    hazard drop please

    0.1M would be lovely

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    1. Acquafresca
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      You getting him?

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    2. yash
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      yes please,i am thinking of captaining him for DGW,have a good feeling about him.

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    3. Elwood
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      Looks like he will tonight

      (unless he scores a brace)

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  14. Acquafresca
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    Think this is closer than first proposed, Suarez is in great form, but think the DGWs might push for A.

    A) Lambert, Ivanovic/Luiz, Gibbs

    OR

    B) Suarez, Turner, Hughes

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    1. Le Limpar
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      I think A would outscore B season long, even without the double.

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  15. burdinho
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    just mentioned CM pairing above, Luiz and Ramires in CM

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  16. gruffyboy
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    worth a cheeky Sterling -> Puncheon for a 4 point hit - yay or nay?

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    1. Home Run Baker
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      yes - and then keep him beyond DGW

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    2. Monk
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      Depends who from your front 8 you'd be benching to play Puncheon

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      1. gruffyboy
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        Michu or Suarez. Or Berbs or Walcott. Not easy...

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  17. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
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    @ChelseaFC17

    Hilario, Bertrand, Ake, Ferreira, Terry, Piazon, Ramirez, Marin, Malouda, Benayoun, Turnbull

    (Very reliable source)

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    1. Elniñorules
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      😆 2 keepers

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      1. JK - Cønt ⭐
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        and Gaston Ramirez, not Ramires

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    2. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
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      thanks

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    3. Elwood
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      Turnbull and Hilario?

      Who is playing centre forward?

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        They will compete for that position

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    4. Drogba "Unstoppable, U…
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      Hilario + Turnbull
      Swans got no chance

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    5. SC not pearls before swine
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      WHERE IS DROGBA?

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      1. SC not pearls before swine
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        right above me it seems...

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        1. Drogba "Unstoppable, U…
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          😉

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        2. Elwood
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          😀

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    6. Optimus.
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      fond memories of malouda..was surprised to see hes still there

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    7. Keane There Dunne That
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      Ha. Turnbull OOP and 4.3

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    8. Feed the Yak and he will sc…
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      Gaston, nice 😀

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  18. TorresMagic™
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    How many Demis are on the site.

    Seems to be at least 2.

    One that can spell & finds early teamsheets & another that does the opposite. 😕

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  19. Elwood
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    Evening all.

    Has anyone used their FTs to get in Chelsea players before tonights game?

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      Plenty. All due to 0.1. 😕

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      1. Elwood
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        I was wondering. Looks like a lot of tranfer activing (can't all be wild card) involving the Chelsea players. Risky business for a poor week in rises

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    2. Drogba "Unstoppable, U…
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      not yet.... 😉

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      1. Elwood
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        Same here 🙂

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    3. 4vets
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      Not yet... may do.

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  20. Cooper123
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    For next 3 weeks or so:

    A) Fellaini (Ruiz on bench)

    B) Dzeko (McAnuff on bench)

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    1. Elwood
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      B

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    2. jimski
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      A if still at Everton

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  21. Bambi
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    Hughes and Begovic
    or
    Shaw and Turnbull (-4)

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      Wouldn't bother if Cech is back.

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      1. Bambi
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        when is cech back?

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        1. TorresMagic™
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          Whenever Benitez puts him in team. In training.

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  22. t4thomas
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    Hi All,

    This is continued from previous thread, but looking for input.

    My team value is poor (98.5M), trying build a wilcard team that can take advantage of the double-gameweeks but also provide a foundation for the rest of the season. Just wondered what everyone's thoughts were on the following team, or whether I should be going for a cheaper defense to make way for suarez --> rvp.

    suarez team (A):

    turnball, szczesny
    gibbs, luiz, zabaleta, bassong, demel
    walcott, mata, fellaini, michu, taarabt
    suarez, ruiz, lambert

    van persie team (B):

    turnball, szczesny
    sagna, martin r, zabaleta, bassong, demel
    walcott, mata, fellaini, michu, mccarthy
    van persie, ruiz, lambert

    Thanks!

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    1. rdpx
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      I played a WC for a friend who gave up in GW3 yesterday.

      His TV was about the same as yours.

      My advice would be that with a TV of less than £100m you should just forget RVP. You can actually build a very decent team if you do that.

      This is what I did to his team [he had Fell/Suarez/Bale from GW1 so that helped with the prices]

      http://imgur.com/sM1tn

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      1. t4thomas
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        Thanks - this looks really good for the money; I fear I have hours of tinkering ahead of me.

        I'd got so caught up on szczesny's double gameweek, that I missed out on opportunities to get another good striker and bale too!

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  23. Demí
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    Tremmel Rangel Davies Flores WIlliams Britton Ki JDG Hernandez Routledge Michu

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    1. jimski
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      Tremmel? Is Vorm still recovering?

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      1. JK - Cønt ⭐
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        • 12 Years
        11 years, 9 months ago

        no, on bench. Laudrup stated that Tremmel had played every other game in the league cup so it wouldn't be fair to drop him now

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    2. Elwood
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Nice, thanks Demi

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    3. Le Limpar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      I love that De Guzman gets an acronym now.

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    4. 4vets
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Cheers!

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  24. ctrim
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Tremmel
    Rangel
    Davies
    Chico
    Williams
    Britton
    De guz
    Pablo
    Rout ledge
    Michu

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  25. Acquafresca
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Is Marveaux a reliable 5th mid as bench fodder?

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    1. Drogba "Unstoppable, U…
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      would not be that reliable once cabaye and barfa back.....

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

    Turnbull; Cole, Ivanovic, Cahill, Azpilicueta; David Luiz, Ramires; Hazard, Oscar, Mata; Torres

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    1. DRIZ ✅
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      nice team.

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

      Pretty much their strongest side, I guess...

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    3. Elniñorules
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Full strength squad then.

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

        Only chance u got at winning any silverware. 😉

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    4. RoysCallerAnne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Is that the 1st time Rafa has played Oscar/ Mata/ Hazard together?

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

        2nd time

        1st vs MCI at Bridge.

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    5. Elwood
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      Serious team. Not very helpful for people deciding on DGW player.

      Will have to wait to see how much game time players get.

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  27. JK - Cønt ⭐
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Swansea

    Tremmel, Rangel, Davies, Chico, Williams, Britton, Ki, De Guzman, Pablo, Routledge, Michu

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

    OMG DEMI TORRES IS STARTING WHAT DOES THAT MEAN?

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    1. DRIZ ✅
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 9 months ago

      taking man for a dun dun

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

      Give the guy a break.

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  29. rdpx
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Trying to come up with a plausible WC team that doesn't just look like what everyone else would do with a wildcard team is very hard indeed.

    Wherever I start I end up with this, or damn close....

    Fed Jussi

    OBrien Martin Zab Gibbs Harte

    Bale Mata Michu Walcott Puncheon

    Lambert RVP Ba

    This fact might make me ignore it this week and play it in GW25, just to make poss differential over rest of season

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  30. PanTanti
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 9 months ago

    Torres mata hazard luiz all start turnbull in goal. Hilario sub

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