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3 February 2013 4307 comments
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Gameweek 25 reaches a conclusion with Sunday’s programme, as we’re treated to two televised affairs to round things off. West Brom host Spurs in the lunchtime encounter, with Gareth Bale carrying the Fantasy football hopes for many as he looks to build on his midweek strike at Carrow Road. Later this afternoon, Man City will attempt to close the gap on United after their win at Craven Cottage. Roberto Mancini’s side take on Liverpool at the Etithad, with Fantasy managers scouting for double Gameweek assets as Brendan Rodgers’ side come under the microscope.

Our Dugout Discussion chatroom is now open and will remain so throughout the day to provide another option for those looking to express themselves over the course of the day’s games.

The team news from the Hawthorns finds the home side field both Shane Long and Romelu Lukaku for just the second time this season. Claudio Yacob makes a return from injury to start having returned to the bench in the week, while Steven Reid also gets the nod at right-back: Jerome Thomas and Billy Jones drop to the bench while George Thorne is out through injury. Visitors Spurs are unchanged from the starting XI which took on Norwich in the week; Lewis Holtby again starts on the bench, then, while Benoit Assou-Ekotto and Michael Dawson keep their starts in defence.

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

  1. ItsAKrulGame
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    12 years, 11 months ago

    Should have taken Tevez out instead of trying to field 3 defenders. Punt fail!!

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  2. Piggs Boson
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    I'd like differential Aguero (5.2%) to do well, but for City to lose. I'm torn.

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    1. Brutus619
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      12 years, 11 months ago

      I need (C) Silva to maul Liverpool.

      I'm a United fan.

      Luckily I also hope Suarez destroy City, I have him.

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    2. jungle
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      • 13 Years
      12 years, 11 months ago

      I want the same as a ManU supporter with Aguero and no City defence...

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    3. Flying Assassins
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      12 years, 11 months ago

      Completely agree with this. Aguero to score 2 but ends in a draw or lose would be great.

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    4. The Finnisher
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      1-0 with Barry scoring off a Clichy cross'll do.

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  3. Zep
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    Ok now Dawson is on my watchlist...

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  4. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 11 months ago

    Damn, was hoping Gallas would be on for Dawson, would have secured the CS

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  5. Red-United
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    12 years, 11 months ago

    Will we get an option to block certain people (mentioning no names) on here next year?

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    1. SPorting
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      12 years, 11 months ago

      this year, right?

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  6. FPL Daniel
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    12 years, 11 months ago

    Anyone here wants to make an official apology?

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    1. Holy See
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      12 years, 11 months ago

      I'm sorry I read your post. Very sorry.

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      1. The Bandit
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        😀

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      2. Chrissy Waddle - 2025/26
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        Love it.

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    2. 4vets
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      12 years, 11 months ago

      I do. I am sorry.

      What did I do?

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    3. SPorting
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      12 years, 11 months ago

      i'm sorry we don't like you?

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    4. The Finnisher
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      I regret nothing.

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    5. blue cheese
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      *refills popcorn*

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      1. Billy Gilmore
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 11 months ago

        *pulls up chair*

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        1. Dynamic
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          • 14 Years
          12 years, 11 months ago

          *puts on 3D glasses*

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          2. Gaz Downright
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            • 15 Years
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            😆

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        2. Zep
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          *straps in to chair*

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          1. Jafooli
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            http://i.imgur.com/dHJJa.gif

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            1. blue cheese
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              😆

              It's crowded in 'ere!

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      2. reply fail
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        🙂

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    6. Ginkapo FPL
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      nope it was a joke and your overreacting

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      1. 4vets
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        It was a bit hard to swallow.

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        1. Billy Gilmore
          • 13 Years
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          😀

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      2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        Jeez. What's happened now?

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        1. blue cheese
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          Daniel is being his usual self.

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          1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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            Ahhh. 😕

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              1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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                Blimey. Pressure must be getting to him. 🙁

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        2. Le Gooner
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          12 years, 11 months ago

          Page 15

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          1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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            Ta. 🙂

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    7. JWF
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 11 months ago

      What I'd miss?

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    8. Tommy J
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
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      I'm sorry?

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    9. Davido989
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 11 months ago

      Babes calm down and 'ave a cuppa.

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    10. Drogba "Unstoppable, U…
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 11 months ago

      Srry, what happened??

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    11. Sting
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 11 months ago

      What is everyone meant to be apologising for ?

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    12. Chrissy Waddle - 2025/26
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      I'd like to apologise to my first girlfriend for going for boob without asking, it was insensitive.

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  7. Jafooli
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 11 months ago

    Will also be a red card in the City vs Pool game....

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    1. The Finnisher
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      Who for? 😯

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      1. Jafooli
        • 13 Years
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        Not sure yet....

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  8. Valar(Keith)
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    12 years, 11 months ago

    The Fletcher over Sturridge for 2 weeks punt dint really go so well 🙁 .. and that's b4 sturridge touches the ball today.. feck..

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  9. Brutus619
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    12 years, 11 months ago

    I need WB to score to possibly steal baps and also deprive Dawson (on my bench) of a CS.

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    1. DVassell
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 11 months ago

      not gonna happen

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  10. JWF
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 11 months ago

    Defoe with ligament damage apparently. Not looking forward to see Ade leading the line by himself.

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

      I am!!! 😀

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      1. JWF
        • 16 Years
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        🙁

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      2. JWF
        • 16 Years
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        Thank goodness for Holtby, if we hadn't got him in early we'd be in all sorts of trouble now.

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        1. Spike ⚽️
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          ^ this

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  11. super zlatan
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    Dawson on my radar

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  12. Give The Todd Some Love
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 11 months ago

    Anyone beat 18 points on the bench?

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    1. Gaz Downright
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      why would I have them on the bench? 🙂

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    2. Kostja
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 11 months ago

      I got 0 how about that for efficiency 😀

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      1. PDM TOP 1,000 any Season rc…
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        12 years, 11 months ago

        I`ve got a big fat ZERO coz NONE of the 4 played 🙁

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    3. Ginkapo FPL
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      13+GJ

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    4. Nopli
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      12 years, 11 months ago

      18 here as well 😉

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    5. Tim Canterbury
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      12 years, 11 months ago

      http://fantasy.premierleague.com/entry/1/event-history/25/

      it'll be 20 something after baps 😀

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    6. GunsnRoses
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 11 months ago

      Having Bunn hurts. Nothing else I can do

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    7. Jairzinho
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 11 months ago

      18 here too

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    8. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
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      12 years, 11 months ago

      20: Bunn and Anichebe

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  13. kidblast
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    12 years, 11 months ago

    I'm ha-ppi, I'm hap-ppi. I know I am. I'm sure I am. I'm ha-ppi!

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    1. Holy See
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      12 years, 11 months ago

      I see what you sang there.

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  14. The Baines
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    12 years, 11 months ago

    Sorry for the trouble.. plz plz post the bonus predictions for yesterday's guys// thanks in advance.. cheers...

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  15. Owd Big 'Ed
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    12 years, 11 months ago

    Bale on for 3 bonus you think?

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  16. SuperOsçarBaby
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    12 years, 11 months ago

    I think Liverpool will be too easy for Manchester City to win (big) today.

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  17. Gaz Downright
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    Watch Gallas hand away our win now. Nice one AVB 🙁

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    1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
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      🙁

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    2. Ginkapo FPL
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      12 years, 11 months ago

      who is playing RB now?

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      1. Gaz Downright
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        no one, obivously

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      2. The Finnisher
        • 14 Years
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        Gallas

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        1. Ginkapo FPL
          • 14 Years
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          Ah, Gaz has it right then

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  18. Guinney
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    12 years, 11 months ago

    Not sure how to get more Liverpool coverage. Have just 1 FT & 1.4m in the bank. Do people think Reina is a good option?

    Mignolet
    Zab -- Baines -- Davies
    Bale -- Fellaini -- Walcott -- Noble -- Michu
    Suerez -- RVP

    subs: Bunn -- Harte -- O'Brien -- Pog

    Pog has done nothing for me, but benched him since i got him.

    Options -
    Mig to Reina
    Bale to Gerrard
    Zab to Johnson
    Noble to Henderson or Downing

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    1. stooshermadness
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      • 16 Years
      12 years, 11 months ago

      Might think about Henderson. Can't believe I am saying that but he has got forward quite often the last several weeks.

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  19. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
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    Why why why does no-one try to head Bale's crosses? get on the end of Dempsey you donkey

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  20. DonTheSpecialOne
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    12 years, 11 months ago

    Dawson is boss. I'll probably jinx this now but what a great budget WC defender at 4.5

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    1. SPorting
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      12 years, 11 months ago

      i. hate. you.

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      1. DonTheSpecialOne
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        Shhh

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      2. Gaz Downright
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        something is different. did you lose weight?

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        1. SPorting
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          no, height.

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  21. Son is Rising
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    Cup match has gone down to Suarez vs Zabaleta

    Not feeling confident 🙁

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    1. AGUEROOOOO!!!!!
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      12 years, 11 months ago

      who has suarez?

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      1. Son is Rising
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        Him

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        1. AGUEROOOOO!!!!!
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          very close id rather have suarez though

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          1. Son is Rising
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            Me too. Will be lucky to go through with my score this week anyway!

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  22. fdotman
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    12 years, 11 months ago

    BAPS predictions?

    Odemwingie 3
    Popov 3
    Bale 1
    Defoe 1

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    1. Zep
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      Disagree, Popov was off target... -PPI

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    2. faulksp
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      12 years, 11 months ago

      Odem has called in to claim them ...

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  23. Thomass
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    Dawson must get 2 baps??

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    1. Give The Todd Some Love
      • 14 Years
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      I bloody hope not

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  24. AGUEROOOOO!!!!!
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 11 months ago

    ref blow the F.T whistle i can sense a break away bale goal when WBA start risking going forward

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  25. Darth
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    If only there was a striker gambling on bale's crosses today.

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  26. Piggs Boson
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    Bale must be getting 3 baps surely, Hitch-hikers Guide to the Galaxy style...

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  27. Stephen - Robot Daniels
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 11 months ago

    Just when Tevez looked slightly more ownable going into a decentish run in with balo out of the way....

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  28. SW6
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    WBA look like they've given up

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    1. Gaz Downright
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      are you referring to Clark putting on Fortune?

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  29. Chrissy Waddle - 2025/26
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    How many assists would Bale have had if Ade had been playing! So many crosses for little players!

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  30. There's Always One!
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    would any body take out Bale or Fellaini for gerards dgw?

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    1. jungle
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      • 13 Years
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      No - Gerrard's not really been that good the last few weeks

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