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28 January 2013 1163 comments
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Glen Johnson, Jose Enrique and Pepe Reina are all available for Liverpool’s trip to the Emirates on Wednesday. Vincent Kompany is set to be sidelined for around two to three weeks according to David Platt, while City’s defence was dealt another blow by the news that Matija Nastasic is a doubt for tomorrow’s trip to QPR due to a knee problem.

Carlos Cuellar, Danny Rose and Lee Cattermole are unlikely to return for Sunderland’s home clash with Swansea, though Martin O’Neill will assess the trio tomorrow. Seb Bassong and Steven Whittaker are both available for Norwich, bolstering the Canaries’ backline ahead of Tottenham’s visit on Wednesday evening.

Adam Lallana may be involved for Southampton at United, while new boy Vegard Forren could be set for a debut at centre-half. Fabian Delph is a doubt for Villa with the ankle injury that forced him off at Millwall in the FA Cup on Friday evening, though Nathan Baker is expected to return. Harry Redknapp has revealed Shaun Wright-Phillips and Junior Hoilett are doubts for QPR, while Bobby Zamora seems set for a bench spot as he builds up his fitness.

Alan Pardew confirmed earlier that Moussa Sissoko will start for Newcastle against Villa but admitted he has “tough decisions to make elsewhere” as he looks to integrate a number of new signings.

All this and more is collected and collated in our team news section, where you’ll also find our updated predicted lineups.

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  1. Kanus hat trick
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    12 years, 12 months ago

    Any news on Taarabt? Heard he had a knock but assuming he'll be fine for the City game?

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    1. Absinthe Minded
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      12 years, 12 months ago

      heard he's been passed fit

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      1. Kanus hat trick
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 12 months ago

        Good stuff. He could do something against the depleted City defence

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  2. Tim Canterbury
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    12 years, 12 months ago

    Those Cisse/Krul scout picks being up there this long. Ouch 😉

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  3. HuttonDressedasLahm
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    12 years, 12 months ago

    Dear FFS......

    STOP logging me out. It's soooooo annoying on an IPhone!

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    1. Chrissy Waddle - 2025/26
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      12 years, 12 months ago

      Sly brag about having an IPhone... 😉

      I'm the same with the Bentley, just doesn't like starting in cold weather. Damn motor!

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      1. chocolove
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        12 years, 12 months ago

        ^^

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    2. Gargamel
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      • 16 Years
      12 years, 12 months ago

      The keep me logged in / remember me-button doesn't work for me either. At least not for more than a few hours.

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      1. HuttonDressedasLahm
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 12 months ago

        Same. Not sure what happened.

        Ps what's the big deal about an iPhone. Doesn't everyone have one??

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        1. HuttonDressedasLahm
          • 16 Years
          12 years, 12 months ago

          Pps, don't own a laptop or desktop

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        2. chocolove
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          12 years, 12 months ago

          everyone have one?
          i'm sure you've the answer

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        3. Chrissy Waddle - 2025/26
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          12 years, 12 months ago

          Your kidding right? £500+ notes unlocked or a small mortgage on a 24 mth contract!

          I went for the budget friendly Google Nexus 4 unlocked for £279, which is just the dogs jewels btw.

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      2. Chrissy Waddle - 2025/26
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        12 years, 12 months ago

        Same on IPad tbh, always chucks me out, even if I click remember. Maybe an apple thing with not caching correctly?

        Wait a minute, now I'm doing it! 🙂

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    3. chocolove
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      12 years, 12 months ago

      could you just said mobilephone?

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      1. HuttonDressedasLahm
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 12 months ago

        I can't get Internet on my Nokia 5210, just snake. 😉

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  4. The Pep Revolution
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    12 years, 12 months ago

    Are the scout picks out tonight or tomorrow?

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    1. chocolove
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      12 years, 12 months ago

      no

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  5. Chrissy Waddle - 2025/26
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    12 years, 12 months ago

    Suarez next for matches:

    ars mci WBA blank

    Bought for 10.1m. Would you keep for frontline of RVP Suarez Aguero, or downgrade to Fletcher until after these games?

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    1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 12 months ago

      I'm not keen on Pool players for the next 2 and if that blank remains well then that's a big worry.

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      1. drunken_mess
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        ^^

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      2. Chrissy Waddle - 2025/26
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        12 years, 12 months ago

        I thought the blank was confirmed? Still a chance they will play Swansea midweek after the Cup Final?

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        1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 12 months ago

          I'm not the one to ask. Haven't a clue mate. Good luck though!

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    2. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 12 months ago

      Or.....

      ars mcy WBA/SWA

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      1. Chrissy Waddle - 2025/26
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 12 months ago

        The Swansea game is blank in FPL, so I assumed it was off. Is their still doubt on this?

        Anyone know?

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    3. LMNO
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      12 years, 12 months ago

      would prefer Suarez over Aguero given current form

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  6. nimbin_headers
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    2 questions:
    Wilkinson nailed on?
    Clichy nailed on?

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    1. elkunaguero
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 12 months ago

      Clichy should be if Kompany/Nastasic are out

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    2. chocolove
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      12 years, 12 months ago

      yes (temporary)
      yes

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  7. kimoo
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    12 years, 12 months ago

    Can you please RMWCT :-

    Nastasic and Kompany injuries has put me off Zabaleta for now so Zabaleta >> Baines

    Mignolet / Bunn

    Dawson / Davies / Rafael / Baines / Gibbs

    Fellaini / Michu / Mata / Walcott / Guthrie

    Van Persie / Fletcher / Aguero

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    1. chocolove
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      12 years, 12 months ago

      good. you got an A mark

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      1. kimoo
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        12 years, 12 months ago

        thanx mate

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    2. ccc
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      12 years, 12 months ago

      I posted twice on last page. Looks good, but I would downgrade Dawson. You already have three big defenders, Rafael, Baines, Gibbs.

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      1. kimoo
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 12 months ago

        sorry dude this startgey included dawson >> harte but i copy it wrong

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  8. no1baj
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    Using my Wildcard next game week.. any comments or suggestions for my team would be appreciated.

    Guzan

    Zabaletta Vidic Gibbs

    J.Cole Mata Lampard Maloney

    Fletcher RVP Rooney

    Subs: Federici Kebe R.Martin B.Davies

    Thinking of swapping Vidic for Rafael and Kebe for Osman though .. ?

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  9. Kanus hat trick
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    BBC reporting on Villa to Arsenal although their source is goal.com! Anyone have any more info on this?

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    1. nimbin_headers
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      12 years, 12 months ago

      Stop it you will get me excited

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      1. Kanus hat trick
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        12 years, 12 months ago

        Just what Arsenal need, a finisher. I won't get my hopes up but would obviously love him to come

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      2. Funkyav
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        12 years, 12 months ago

        doesnt sound much like an Arsene signing

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        1. Locarno
          • 15 Years
          12 years, 12 months ago

          This. Villa is quality.

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    2. thegame
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      12 years, 12 months ago

      jibber jabber

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      1. Kanus hat trick
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 12 months ago

        Most likely but you never know!

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    3. AAAAA
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 12 months ago

      Well head on to goal.com and they say its "exclusive" there's a damned good reason why its so!

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    4. LMNO
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      12 years, 12 months ago

      If he goes to Arsenal I wonder how it would effect Giroud and Pod, maybe even Wally - Great signing - Fantasy gold??

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      1. Le Gooner
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        12 years, 12 months ago

        Fantasy gold is right.

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      2. Kanus hat trick
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        12 years, 12 months ago

        Walcott would most likely play more on the wing and Villa would rotate with Giroud (plus it would mean Arsenal would have actual threat off the bench as opposed to just Arshavin), Pod is already playing LW. Not much point speculating though as it's unlikely to happen

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      3. Milner4eva
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        12 years, 12 months ago

        +1 on both counts

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  10. Screaming Midget
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    12 years, 12 months ago

    How would you improve this defence with 0.4 spare?

    Beg / Bunn
    Zabaletta Cameron Bertrand Davies Pearce

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    1. Chrissy Waddle - 2025/26
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      12 years, 12 months ago

      Downgrade Cam to Dawson and upgrade Berty to someone more nailed on?

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    2. Screaming Midget
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      12 years, 12 months ago

      I got Cam for 4.5, so thinking with Stoke's cracking home games, he'll be good to play then?

      Berty is a 3 game punt.

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      1. Chrissy Waddle - 2025/26
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 12 months ago

        Ok, makes sense. You could get Frederci for Bunn? Save it for Pearce to Clyne after their bad fixtures.

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  11. asyrafdanial
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    12 years, 12 months ago

    Bale over Silva or vice versa ??

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    1. nimbin_headers
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      12 years, 12 months ago

      Gone silva but slightly worried

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      1. asyrafdanial
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 12 months ago

        worried about what ?

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        1. nimbin_headers
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          12 years, 12 months ago

          Bale going off

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    2. LMNO
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      12 years, 12 months ago

      Gone Silva and am content

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    3. ccc
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 12 months ago

      Bale

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  12. Pabster
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    12 years, 12 months ago

    Other than Walcott and Mata, who is the most essential midfielder?

    I know Bale is a popular choice, but I've always feared a lack of consistency from him. Michu seems a bit off form lately.

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    1. Screaming Midget
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      12 years, 12 months ago

      Those 2 are about it. The rest of Fellaini / Michu / Bale all have question marks due to different reasons.

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    2. SC not pearls before swine
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      12 years, 12 months ago

      I still like Bale. His shot numbers are crazy. I'd rather have him than Mata without a doubt, but I'm happy to keep both.

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    3. ccc
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      12 years, 12 months ago

      Bale, Michu, Fellaini* subject to change due to playing deeper

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      1. Pabster
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        12 years, 12 months ago

        Cheers, all.

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  13. Dago
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    12 years, 12 months ago

    A) Podolski to Fletcher
    B) Podolski to Dzeko
    C) Luiz to Zabaleta
    D) Save

    Begovic
    Luiz - Davies - Gibbs
    Mata - Fellani - Bale - Walcott
    RVP - Ba - Podolski

    Harte - Puncheon - Demel

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    1. chocolove
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 12 months ago

      B

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    2. nimbin_headers
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 12 months ago

      C

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    3. Del Griffith
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 12 months ago

      C for me and thats what I'm doing along with Santi to Bale for a 4 point hit

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    4. Dago
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      12 years, 12 months ago

      cheers all.

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  14. Dante
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    12 years, 12 months ago

    So... Fellaini and Marveaux or Snodgrass and Puncheon?

    Currently leaning slightly towards the latter...

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    1. chocolove
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 12 months ago

      latter

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    2. drunken_mess
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      12 years, 12 months ago

      i agree, marv might not play with all these new players coming in. fellaini playing deeper is a worry

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    3. Screaming Midget
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      12 years, 12 months ago

      I'd prob prefer Pilk over Snod

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  15. The Blackadder
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    Guys, I know RMT's are dull but could you just give me a quick A or B for my wc, ta in advance

    A. Begovic (Bunn)
    Zab, Gibbs, Baines, (Davies, Shaw)
    Mata, Michu, Walcott, Fellaini, (Guthrie)
    RVP, Aguero, Sturridge

    Or

    B. Begovic (Federici)
    Zab, Gibbs, Johnson, (Davies, Pearce)
    Mata, Michu, Walcott, Fellaini, Bale,
    RVP, Suarez, (Anichebe)

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    1. Del Griffith
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 12 months ago

      Not much in it really but if I had to chose I'd go B because of Bale and Suarez

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    2. Screaming Midget
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      12 years, 12 months ago

      I like bits of both. Prefer A attack, but B defence, as I don't believe Baines is worth his price and Sturridge is a nice cheaper alt to Suarez

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    3. The Blackadder
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 12 months ago

      Slight concern over no Liverpool v Swansea on gw 27...B leaves me four players down if the game isn't rearranged in the same gw?

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      1. Del Griffith
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 12 months ago

        that is a concern. Lose Johnson for Azpil ?

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        1. The Blackadder
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 12 months ago

          Got choices I suppose, Johnson for Azpil/Rafael/Luiz

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  16. Nice2Michu
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    Bale (nor)
    Aguero (qpr)
    Mata (read)
    Fellaini (wba)

    who will i captain ? 😀

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    1. drunken_mess
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 12 months ago

      aguero

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    2. Tim Canterbury
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 12 months ago

      RVP. None of them are at home. And don't you dare say you don't own him 😉

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    3. chocolove
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 12 months ago

      agu

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    4. Muniains Tears
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 12 months ago

      Robin Van.. Wait... What?

      Bale or Aguero from these.

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    5. Nice2Michu
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 12 months ago

      Ok so aguero 😀 cheers!

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    6. LMNO
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 12 months ago

      Mata

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  17. Screaming Midget
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    12 years, 12 months ago

    Not sure of this source, but it's reporting Villa to Arsenal has been 'dented':
    http://justarsenal.com/arsenal-hopes-of-signing-david-villa-dented-by-barcelona/20406

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    1. drunken_mess
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 12 months ago

      villa has found some form, he will stay at barca

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    2. LMNO
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 12 months ago

      getting 90 minutes like that could be like putting him in the shop window so to speak

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    3. Tim Canterbury
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      Posted by 'Bob'

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      1. Le Gooner
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 12 months ago

        😆

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  18. no1baj
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    Using my Wildcard next game week.. any comments or suggestions for my team would be appreciated.

    Guzan

    Zabaletta / Vidic / Gibbs

    J.Cole / Mata / Lampard / Maloney

    Fletcher / RVP / Rooney

    Subs: Federici / Kebe / Harte / B.Davies

    Thinking of swapping Vidic for Rafael and Kebe for Osman though .. ?

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    1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 12 months ago

      That's a really punt-a-rific team, is that your WC or what your team is now?

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      1. no1baj
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 12 months ago

        Punt a rific? Can't see many punts other than J.Cole, Lampard

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    2. ...---...
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 12 months ago

      No offence, but I don't like that one bit. I'm wildcarding next week as well and I'll only have three of that lot in my team (RVP, Mata & Zabaleta).

      What's your Plan B?

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      1. no1baj
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 12 months ago

        what don't you like about it? Vidic is strong when he plays, Lampard only there until Hazard is back.

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    3. ccc
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 12 months ago

      Downgrade Vidic > Rafael/Jose
      Get in Michu

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  19. andres
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    12 years, 12 months ago

    Bego (bunn)
    Baines gibbs azp (demel mariappa)
    Bale mata fellaini walcott marveaux
    Rvp ba (lambert)
    2 FT, 0.3

    Who can find the result maximasing the point of "XXX":

    Lambert+azp = fletcher + XXX

    Constraint: XXX< 5.2

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    1. Manani
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 12 months ago

      dawson

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      1. andres
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 12 months ago

        How nailed on is he though?

        Surely the tot defence will be walker vert gallas/caulker/dawson bae...

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  20. Zero
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    Any of the new Newcastle boys looking like a worthwhile investment? (Yanga-Mbiwa, Debuchy, Sissoko, Gouffran)

    It'll take a while for the new team to gel but looking forward to seeing how they develop.

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    1. chocolove
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 12 months ago

      im keeping my eye on debuchi
      nailed on

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      1. Zero
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 12 months ago

        Seems prone to a yellow based on his last two games though 😉

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    2. King Nil Miss ✩
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 12 months ago

      Only potential I see atm is Debuchy and Gouffran, furthermore Sissoko could set Cabaye free to a more atacking role.

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  21. kokotkoCZ
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    3 of this 4 def?
    zabaleta-gibbs-azpli-rafael?

    1 of this 3 forw
    tevez-ba-fletcher ???

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    1. ccc
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 12 months ago

      cut out Azpil
      fletcher due to being nailed on, not because of future point hauls

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  22. Clintymints
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    Missed the last week of football and trying to catch up now... Is there anything weird or shocking I should be alerted too with the old PL!?

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    1. Kanus hat trick
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 12 months ago

      Southampton have announced they are going to install a portaloo on the touchline at St Marys

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      1. drunken_mess
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 12 months ago

        😆

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      2. Le Gooner
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 12 months ago

        😆

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      3. Clintymints
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 12 months ago

        Totally forgot about the Puncheon name thing

        That should be a welcomed addition for them fellas

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  23. Dante
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    Is De Guzman worth the extra 0.9 over Puncheon?

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    1. Zero
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 12 months ago

      Nah Puncheon is quality. Have you seen Puncheon play?

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  24. pieces
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    With enrique back i presume that will be last we will see of wisdom?

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  25. elkunaguero
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    Lambert to Dzeko? or too much risk Dzeko doesn't play regualr minutes?

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    1. FPLBRAH
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 12 months ago

      Similar to my problem, but I would have to take a hit!

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  26. FPLBRAH
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    Quick Yes or No answer would be appreciated;

    Would you get Tevez/Dzeko in for Lambert for a hit? (Can't afford Aguero)

    Cheers.

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    1. SW6
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 12 months ago

      No

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    2. ccc
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 12 months ago

      no

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    3. elkunaguero
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 12 months ago

      no

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    4. elkunaguero
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 12 months ago

      I need some input on this team... was tempted to et rid of Sagna, but now I'm thinking Lambert to Dzeko

      Mignolet
      Zabaleta Davies Sagna
      Mata (VC) Bale Walcott Michu Snodgrass
      RVP (C) Ba

      Bench: Jussi - Lambert - Demel - Pearce

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    5. FPLBRAH
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 12 months ago

      Cheers!

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  27. MB10
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    Pog and Puncheon
    or
    Ruiz and Guthrie

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    1. Le Gooner
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 12 months ago

      Pog and Puncheon by a furlong

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    2. Kanus hat trick
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 12 months ago

      A

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  28. Screaming Midget
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    What's people's thoughts on Pienaar instead of Fellaini?

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    1. Screaming Midget
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 12 months ago

      ... but rotate with someone such as Pilkington

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    2. pieces
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 12 months ago

      Stick with the fro, stick with the fro, stick with the fro.....................alright then fro the stick

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    3. ccc
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 12 months ago

      I am going to wait and see regarding Fellaini

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  29. Sarnab
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    Hii folks,

    Looks like many transfers have taken place. Wasn't online for the last 24 hours.

    Anyone care to list the transfers taken place and recent rumours ???

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  30. andres
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    Do you think rafael will start the next two? He just played the cup game and matches are every 3 days...

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