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The Stock Check – Sunday

Charles N’Zogbia inspires Villa to a precious three points, while United put in a frighteningly efficient shift to neutralise the Everton threat and grab the points via Robin Van Persie’s efforts. Here’s the Stock Check on Sunday’s events…

On the Up

Robin Van Persie
With two consecutive blanks, the Van Persie naysayers were rounding on the Dutchman, fueled by Wayne Rooney’s consistent scoring. Amidst concerns that the Dutchman could be rested with Wednesday’s Madrid tie in mind, we’ve seen sales of Van Persie throughout the week which have even led to a price drop in the Fantasy Premier League (FPL) game. Today’s goal and assist returns, however, instantly stung those who decided to trade him out and underlined his importance, both to United and our Fantasy lineups.

Rafael
The Brazilian chipped in with a slide rule pass to set Van Persie on his way to United’s second, whilst sealing back-to-back clean sheets at the other end. With Sir Alex Ferguson clearly allowing Everton possession but dropping his side deep to defend with some determination, we could now see Rafael and the United backline begin to find form and start returning a stream of clean sheets. Rested back in Gameweek 24, the Brazilian’s performance today demonstrated just why he has cemented the right-back role this term.

David De Gea
Can we now settle on the Spaniard as an option in goal? De Gea has started the last 11 league matches and, given that he was not rotated ahead of the Champions League clash with Madrid, it appears his position is looking as solid as ever. At 5.5 in the FPL, De Gea offers a cheap route to the United clean sheets which may now start to follow with regularity as they close in on the title. Interestingly, Ben Amos was on the United bench ahead of Anders Lindegaard, and yet the Dane was on the bench for his country in midweek – presumably fit and well: it’s a situation that warrants monitoring.

Charles N’Zogbia
It seems unlikely that a Villa player can find his way into our midfields but there’s little doubt that N’Zogbia is the leading candidate on offer. The former Wigan man returned a goal and assist in the win over West Ham and has now fetched points in three of his last four outings. It’s clear that Villa’s top-flight status rests on his form and Christian Benteke’s goals.

Going Down

Wayne Rooney
With Sir Alex Ferguson keen to ensure that his side conceded little ground to Everton, Rooney’s attacking instincts were shackled by a role out on the left flank for the majority of the match. His potential curbed, Rooney was rarely able to threaten in tandem with Van Persie and his owners will surely have been frustrated by the withdrawn role granted to him and the Dutchman’s timely return to form.

Marouane Fellaini
Sir Alex Ferguson deployed Phil Jones to snuff out the threat from the Belgian and it proved effective. Dropped deeper towards the end of the match by David Moyes, with Gareth Bale now a hot midfield property, Fellaini may be reluctantly sacrificed by some, with competition in the midfield area so fierce. The fixture list and past experience would suggest that patience with Fellaini will be rewarded, although, having earned an eighth booking of the season, another suspension is now a growing concern.

Joey O’Brien
Forced off on 25 minutes, the Hammers full-back was replaced by Guy Demel who returned to the fold after sitting out the home win over Swansea. This report states that O’Brien has suffered a thigh injury that will see him left at home for treatment while the Hammers squad go out to Dubai for a “warm weather break”. With fortnight before the next league action, it remains to be seen if the injury will put him on the sidelines for the Gameweek 27 fixture with Spurs.

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

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  1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
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    Wow this is the deadest zone I have ever entered...I left a comment 40 mins ago...went away...and my new comment is like 5 comments later 😯

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    1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
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      😯 New page! How embarrassing! 😳

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      1. Twelve years a slave
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        now you having to reply to your own comment

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  2. Just A Hat
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    damn, was hoping my one week punt taking out RvP for Suarez would of been more efficient...still think Suarez will outscore him but it is going to be close now 🙁

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    1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
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      I hope he does outscore RVP... 😯

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      1. tw
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        +20

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      2. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
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        if gerrard steals the show i'm screwed

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        1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
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          Gerrard won't steal the show...if Gerrard does well...Suarez does well. I'm frightened by Gerrard's DGW potential but at the same time...I want Liverpool to score goals so Suarez can score well! They go hand in hand really.

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          1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
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            By which I mean...if Gerrard does well, almost inevitably Suarez will do well too.

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            1. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
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              true. need suarez to equal RVP though to have a chance at a good GW. aguero in was a bad move on my WC

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  3. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
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    so by gw29 we need to be able to field 11 with arsenal, chelsea and everton players?

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    1. Test Eagles
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      Why is this??

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      1. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
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        blank gameweek for those teams apparently

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    2. ccc
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      without* them possibly

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    3. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
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      sorry meant without

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    4. Desertbug
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      But City, United, Chelsea, Reading and Wigan still in FA Cup as well (although Reading will likely be out to United in 5th round). May have to do without players from those teams also, no?

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      1. Desertbug
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        Don't really have great grasp on how this works yet, tbh, being only in 2nd season of FPL.

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  4. tw
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    Madrid or United?

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    1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
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      You've given up on Barca?? 😉

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      1. tw
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        yeah 6-1 didn't cut it for me.... 😉

        who do you think will win this week between those two though?

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        1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
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          draw

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    2. The Baines
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      2-2 first leg and a 2-1 win to united in the second..!!!

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    3. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
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      madrid will win at the bernabeu. if united get an away goal we have a chance. not much mind.

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    4. UnderstandablyDistraught
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      1-1 I think Utd can hold them

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      1. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
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        are people mad. i'm a united fan and we can't hold them. we had to sacrifice our whole team play to contain bale against tottenham. looking after him meant they had the ball everywhere else. if we double up on ronaldo like we did for bale then there will be so much space for benzema, ozil and co. we'll be lucky to be within sight and then get them to old trafford

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        1. OPTA FPL
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          🙄

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          1. Willis.
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            He's right you know.

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        2. UnderstandablyDistraught
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          I think it will be 1-1

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    5. lfc123
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      Hope Madrid twat them

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    6. Phaze 1
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      united

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    7. ccc
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      If Chelsea could win the CL, United can beat Madrid 😀

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    8. Portuguese&Proud
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      altought there is some kind of dark cloud over Madrid this year i have a feeling they will go through

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    9. Messimerized- Join My FPL L…
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      Madrid for me (I dislike United more).

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  5. Rossamous
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    This Sturridge injury is a joke right? There's nothing wrong with the lad

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    1. tw
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      I hope so...

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    2. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
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      It's not a joke...he does have an injury...it was clear during and after the game. People wrote it off as an international injury but the truth is he didn't train all week and is still a doubt for WBA. This much we know...

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      1. Test Eagles
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        Santi ... any alter egos to roll out for the DZ today please?

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        1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
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          🙂 It might liven up the place, eh? 😉

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    3. The Baines
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      If he s not playing i will be kicking myself for taking that hit.. 🙁

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      1. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
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        mate i took RVP out for him..

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        1. tw
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          😯

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        2. ccc
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          you what?! 😯

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          1. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
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            i know. fell onto the RVP would be rested bandwagon. and to be fair he would have been if city hadn't lost. fergie said as much

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            1. ccc
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              never trust what Fergie says, only was Fergie does. I will keep RVP, must captain him less.

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                why would he say he changed his team selection after the city loss if he didn't? can't see the motive/mind game. will irk mancini a bit but he'll be suicidal almost anyway

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            2. Natas
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              Rvp was always going to play. Hadn't scored in 2 games and fergie needed his top scorer to get in on the goals prior to Madrid.

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              1. ccc
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                also to keep pressure on City after their loss.

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                1. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
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                  so seven first team players were going to be rested if they won but after their loss which eases the pressure he fielded a full strength team... that logic doesn't work. i think he was too scared after last year to go through with the rotation needed to have players rested for madrid. i dread wednesday

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                yeah because two games without a goal would render RVP ineffective otherwise...

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            3. Rojo's Modern Life
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              He would've been rested if City didn't lose? How does that work then?

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              1. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
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                exactly. someone sees the light!

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      2. Phaze 1
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        he'll play

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      3. tw
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        if he doesn't play then he'll pull a podolski 😉

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        1. ccc
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          But Sturridge should play the 2nd game of the dgw

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          1. tw
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            exactly, he'll pull a podolski! 😀

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            1. ccc
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              Oh I knew I was missing something 😆

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        2. The Baines
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          Lambert, Martin on the bench...!!!

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    4. Grounderz
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      What are the odds of him pulling a Podolski? 🙂

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      1. tw
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        :D. i wouldn't mind that

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      2. Phaze 1
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        pretty low 🙁

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  6. Jinswick
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    52(-4) so far this week. No Michu has been painful, but it could've been worse. How's everyone else doing?

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    1. lfc123
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      53, davies sturridge and suarez (C) to play, hopefully i can pick up a green arrow.

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    2. Grounderz
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      47 with Sturridge, Suarez and Enrique left to play. Michu has been hurting me since GW9.

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      1. Jinswick
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        Same LIV trio left for me, plus Davies. Reckon we should come away with a green arrow.

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        1. Grounderz
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          We should. It seems we're literally back to the Podolski situation - either bench or absent for the WBA game, and then return and explode against SWA.

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      2. tw
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        captain?

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        1. Grounderz
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          Suarez.

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      3. Twelve years a slave
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        58 -4

        Did ok with Bale but defence let down

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    3. tw
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      47 (-4) with no michu as well... suarez (c) studge enrique and davies left to play

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      1. Jinswick
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        Exactly the same players left! You can't beat me....muaa ha ha ha 😉

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    4. Phaze 1
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      67 with 6 to go but lamb on the bench make me think this sucks

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      1. Jinswick
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        Still a great score. Sturridge not starting either would actually be great for you!

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        1. Phaze 1
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          tx. would be amazing

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    5. ccc
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      46 points with Captain Sturridge, (vc) Gerrard, Enrique, Michu and Davies to play/

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      1. ccc
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        Rafael 1st on my bench 🙁

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    6. The Baines
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      44(-4).. Michu brace has killed me + Bunn, Martin and Lambert on the bench..:(

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      1. Phaze 1
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        yikes and i thought i was in bad shape, bench points wise

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      2. Phaze 1
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        i feel less sorry for you know i see you played cole over lamb

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    7. isacki: full casual
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      50 with Suarez (C), Sturridge, GJ, Michu and Davies left to play

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    8. Desertbug
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      62(-4) with Davies/Michu/Suarez/Sturridge to go

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  7. Vasty Deep
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    Which 2 of the 4 would you pick, long term?

    Dzeko or Aguero AND Suarez or Sturridge?

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    1. Phaze 1
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      2, 4

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    2. Rabid Dog
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      Aguero & Studge

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  8. New Ghost
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    Ola DZ.

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    1. tw
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      evening Snake Juice. how's it going? did you watch the Lakers game?

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      1. New Ghost
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        Yep, glad they got beaten. 'Bron is a beast.

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        1. tw
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          really? grrrr :(. yeah he is! insane. they kept it close all game but fecked up in the last like 2 min. hope they can get their act together and make it to the playoffs! could be one of the scariest 6/7/8 seeds if they get hot

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          1. New Ghost
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            I really hope they don't make it. I'd love to see Cali explode with anger. 🙂

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    2. Test Eagles
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      hoy hoy

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      1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
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        simpson, ay?

        Hey Snake!

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        1. New Ghost
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          Your boy Benteke did you proud again today.

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          1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
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            What an incredible run he is on! Look at his scores the last 5/6 weeks... RVP-esque 🙂

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            1. New Ghost
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              It's insane. Needed a punt and I overlooked him because he was playing for a crap team. Currently kicking myself.

              Great pick.

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              1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
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                Cheers buddy, I just banked on talent over team strength really. I never rated Newcastle much earlier on but Ba was a machine, same kind of thing. 🙂

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                1. New Ghost
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                  Yep, pretty much like the Ba situation.

                  Keeping Benteke long term?

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  9. Phaze 1
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    Its early but how does my gw27 team look? If Sturridge does end by missing tomorrow I hope its enough to make him miss both games as that would auto add 27 points to my team.

    Federici

    Sagna, Evans, Harte, Azpilicueta

    Mata, Bale, Fellaini, Walcott

    Lambert, RVP

    Bego, Michu, Sturridge, Davies

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    1. Jinswick
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      Great score this week!

      Looking good for GW27 too. Jealous.

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    2. Rabid Dog
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      Considering GW 27 maybe labeled as a car crash due to this DGW that looks good.

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    3. Phaze 1
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      tx guys

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  10. Jinswick
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    Had anyone else planned Suarez -> Aguero for this week? Still going ahead with it?

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    1. tw
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      not sure...

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    2. Phaze 1
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      i had planned it by downgrading Michu but that plan is 100% off now. City look lame and Aguero's shot totals are too low for someone that cost 11 mil

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    3. lfc123
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      For me it's either..

      A. Suarez & Dzeko

      or

      B. Aguero & Sturridge

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  11. bakayoko
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    i feel a big haul of points from stevieeee

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      Ohhhhhhh Yesss 😀

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    2. New Ghost
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      That's the hope.

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      1. threesticks
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        Evneing Snake. Are you sticking with the Cisse "hunch"?

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        1. New Ghost
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          Hey 3sticks. Yep, bought him for 27 onwards anyway.

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        I think I'll ask Holy See to sat some prayers to super boost Stevie G, not that he'll need it if in the mood.

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      I hope so, but my primary concern is this (c) Sturrdge fella.

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  12. Simon March
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    74 points so far this week but a GW rank of 130kish which is lower than I would have expected. I have a feeling some ghost teams with RVP / Michu (C) had a good week...

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  13. The Baines
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    Hoping that O'Brien injury is serious, so that i can field Demel next week.. #selfishcruel

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    1. Rabid Dog
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      Well 4 points saved could be crucial and obviously importamt is your wishing someone almost dead to get them 😆

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    2. Rojo's Modern Life
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      Hideous thing to say. Eurgh.

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    3. ccc
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      I always tell my gf before the games, who I would like to break a leg. It is usually Suarez 🙂

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      1. Twelve years a slave
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        Would be good to not have worry about Demel

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        1. Twelve years a slave
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          i been sticking pin in my Gerrard doll all week

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          1. Rabid Dog
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            Hope it was for feel better acupuncture one not the evil one.

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          2. Rabid Dog
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            Do you have a voodoo doll of Gary Neville? If so can I order a wagon full.

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  14. Jinswick
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    I'm 0.1m short so will probably need to take a hit to get Aguero in (may not be the worst idea given I need Demel and Marvs to start to field 11 this week).

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    1. Phaze 1
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      ur in luck as their chances of starting went up a ton this week

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      1. Jinswick
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        Yeah, although I hear Barfa is due back and O'Brien may well return in time. Think I'd be very, very lucky if both started!

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  15. New Ghost
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    It's the DZ anyway...

    Who would you C and VC next GW for my bottom 7 team?

    http://i.imgur.com/Y5iY5cR.png

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    1. Phaze 1
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      c lamb

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    2. threesticks
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      Form over fixtures...Benteke

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    3. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
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      Stick with Berb probably...maybe a sneaky Lamberto (c)

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      1. New Ghost
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        Berb's tie is the most appealing but Fulham are gash. Lamberto C also sounds good.

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    4. UnderstandablyDistraught
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      Kebe and Lambert(vc)

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    5. Rabid Dog
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      😯 Whats the score with that? Can you only have players under a certain price or something?

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      1. ccc
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        he did RVP > Berbatov 😯 😆

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        1. Rabid Dog
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          I hope i don't see a post like that off anyone in normal play, what a sick hideous thing to have going through someones mind, even in a different game lol

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        2. ccc
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          no, just fooling... deadddd zoneeee

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          1. Rabid Dog
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            I know it was a joke, mine was tongue in cheek.

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            1. ccc
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              I have been reading articles on educational philosophy for 4 hours. My brain is dead.

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              1. New Ghost
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                I feel you.

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              2. Rabid Dog
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                😆 Understandable, my brains dead in general most of the time 😆

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      2. Portuguese&Proud
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        bottom 7 teams of the league i presume

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      3. New Ghost
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        You can only pick players from the 7 projected bottom teams. It's great fun.

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      4. ccc
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        bottom 7 team

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    6. ccc
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      I would consider Benteke, regardless of Arsenal's two clean sheets.

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    7. Portuguese&Proud
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      Benteke

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      11 years, 8 months ago

      are you in a separate ML that has bottom club players only as the rule?

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      1. New Ghost
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        Yep. Parmtree started it.

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  16. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
    • 12 Years
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    I feel sorry for Sturridge captainers if he doesn't play tomorrow...If Suarez delivers there's going to be a massive swing in points..eek!

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    1. Phaze 1
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      not if he misses both games 🙂

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      1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        ha, that would be insane...if everyone got Michu (vc)

        I do think he will play against the Swans though as it's 6 days later

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    2. New Ghost
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      (giddy)

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    3. ccc
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      11 years, 8 months ago

      🙁 ( I need FPL captaincy insurance)

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  17. Twelve years a slave
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Who everyone vice capt?

    I didnt pay much attention and went Enrique with little thought , suarez capt. But for some reason im nervous because didnt do Michu vice.
    was not expecting much from michu , qpr had been very tight

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    1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Why are you nervous? There is no chance in hell Suarez won't play!

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      1. Twelve years a slave
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        i know but i natural worrier

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        1. GunsnRoses
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 8 months ago

          I am shattered that I replied

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    2. threesticks
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Michu (VC)

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    3. Phaze 1
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Michu. Swansea havn't actually played that bad in the games they failed to score and was only a matter of time easpcially when playing at home. QPR have kept a few CS but they were still giving up quite a few shots in the box so a game like this was on the cards at some point when their luck ran out. No Nelson is also a huge blow.

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    4. New Ghost
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Gerrard VC

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    5. GunsnRoses
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Michuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu 😛 🙁 😛

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    6. ccc
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Sturridge (c), Gerrard (vc)

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    7. Rabid Dog
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Stevie (C) Studge (VC) First subs sat on 7 point as well.

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  18. joshandali13
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    GW27 plans so far?

    Mine was: Suarez+Michu to Aguero+Sissoko

    Thinking about Sturridge+Enrique to Dzeko+Azpilicueta, still wanna fetch Sissoko though, although he can replace Puncheon a bit later (which might be too late)

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    1. New Ghost
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Suarez and Gerrard to Kun and Silva. Will keep both City assets until 29 at least.

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      1. joshandali13
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        Unfortunately got no Gerrard. Would you rather transfer out Enrique, Michu, or Studge? (along with Suarez)

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        1. New Ghost
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 8 months ago

          Studge defo, Suarez depending on value you'd lose on him

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          1. joshandali13
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 8 months ago

            Actually have quite some value tied up with Suarez. I could always get Silva for Santi next week (GW28) for a City cover.

            Btw, are you not concerned to leave pool's good run of fixture after the blanks?

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            1. New Ghost
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 8 months ago

              I'm definitely getting Suarez back after 29.

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              1. joshandali13
                • 12 Years
                11 years, 8 months ago

                Hmm, interesting I can do that but with losing some cash on Suarez. Since we're into the latter part of the season that shouldn't much of an issue eh?

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      2. Phaze 1
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        you think Silva has the upside of the other big hitters?

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        1. New Ghost
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 8 months ago

          He's always had the upside; it's just that City simply isn't firing this season.

          Banking on a few big scores for:

          Chelsea H
          Villa A
          Wigan H

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          1. Phaze 1
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 8 months ago

            he takes way less shots than the ohers though so ur main source of points will be assists and will earn less BP as a result. I'd rather Mata, Bale, Walcott and Michu over Silva but if you need a differential hes not a bad one to have.

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            1. New Ghost
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 8 months ago

              I do have Bale, Theo and Michu already.

              Could afford to get back Mata but Chelsea have a blank on 29.

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    2. Phaze 1
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      I wouldn't wanna lose Michu right now.

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    3. ⭐ ABHISHEK - THE CURIOUS …
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      😉

      Good Morning Dz.

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  19. JS
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Anybody out there willing to RMT for Uefa fantasy champions league?

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  20. UnderstandablyDistraught
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    I think the Suarez captainers are much more worried about Sturridge starting than his owners are about him not starting

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    1. GunsnRoses
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      I am not much worried at the moment but I would love if Sturridge does not make it tonight ...

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      1. UnderstandablyDistraught
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        That's reasonable

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    2. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Doubt that's true...if I had Sturridge(c) I'd be pulling my hair out right now

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      1. UnderstandablyDistraught
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        I'm sure you'll find another excuse to

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    3. New Ghost
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Not really. Couldn't care less.

      Although, my H2H opponent has Sturridge C Michu VC. Sturridge not playing might be disastrous for me.

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      1. UnderstandablyDistraught
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        he'll surely play the second game of the week

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      1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
        • 12 Years
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        😯

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        1. Portuguese&Proud
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 8 months ago

          don't know what happened there..

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  21. GunsnRoses
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    If only we could play all 8 attacking players it would have been a lot of headache free 😛

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    1. New Ghost
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      And the option to sub in a keeper as a defender. 😉

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      1. GunsnRoses
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        You are right as I lost points on Bunn last week 🙁

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        1. New Ghost
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 8 months ago

          Chezny and Bunn have gotten me back to back double clean sheets. It's maddening that one has to be on the bench while my defenders are giving me 1's and 0's!

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  22. Twelve years a slave
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    All the sturridge owners were quite happy to bring him in even though they knew he a doubt , but they were not bothered , even making him captian
    Funny that they are now sh1tting themelves as game gets nearer

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    1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Exhibit A: Aguerolicious ^

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      1. UnderstandablyDistraught
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        you wish

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    2. UnderstandablyDistraught
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      You went with what you considered the safe route. Longer odds for Studge to come through but worth a whirl, especially if Suarez blanks.

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    3. Phaze 1
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      i'm hoping he misses both games....

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      1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        He will come on for a 1 minute cameo against Swansea and do his dance

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        1. New Ghost
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 8 months ago

          I do like that dance.

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          1. UnderstandablyDistraught
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 8 months ago

            You'll like this week then

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          2. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
            • 12 Years
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            He might get some baps for it 🙂

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        2. Phaze 1
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 8 months ago

          I'll find Rogers and dance on his face

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    4. blue cheese
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Any news I missed on Sturridge?

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      1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        Daily Mail report he's a unlikely to make it. A few twitter rumours that he won't make it either. All speculation but ominous at the same time...

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      2. The Baines
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        Daily mail reports he is a strong daubt for tonight's clash.. 🙁

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      3. blue cheese
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        Cheers, both!

        Just found this - https://twitter.com/Karlton81/status/300653771862708224 😯
        Not sure if he's entirely reliable. Does have 25k tweets and 15k followers, though ...

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        1. UnderstandablyDistraught
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 8 months ago

          Look at the name on it

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    5. SC not pearls before swine
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      The hysteria over the Daily Mall report is insane. There was always a chance Sturridge wouldn't make it, but that "article" does not make it any more/less likely that he will play. There is no new information or quotes from the Liverpool staff. It's just a writer speculating. This is worse than the rumblings on twitter yesterday morning about how Rooney/Van Persie are benched. Somebody could easily have written the article and said, "Sturridge's injury is thought to be a minor one, but he's missed training this week. However, as he's ineligible for Liverpool's Europa match, Rodgers will likely play him, knowing he'll have a full week of rest while the rest of the squad play Zenit." We know nothing new. Still about a 75% chance he starts IMO.

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      1. threesticks
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        Perfect. Couldn't have said it better. the whole RVP/Rooney being on the bench this morning pissed me off.

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  23. john25
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Hey guys,

    I really can't decide between Turner and Martin R.

    Can you please tell me whose the better choice and why? (Who is more nailed on or which have more attacking threat etc)

    Thanks so much!

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    1. GunsnRoses
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Flip a coin ... I would go Martin if he is nailed on

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      1. GunsnRoses
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        I meant Martin R more attacking threat

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    2. Phaze 1
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Turner is more nailed on

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    3. New Ghost
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Martin is more attacking but Turner is a baps magnet.

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    4. Rabid Dog
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Turners had bonio pts in 2 out of his last 3 games if it's any help, both were an extra 2 points each game.

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  24. A Defender's Nightmare
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Friends, please suggest me..
    My current front 8:
    Mata, Bale, Walcott, MICHU, Fellaini
    Van Persie, STURRIDGE, Remy
    So for GW 27 if I make no changes with it I'll be forced to play 4-4-2.. As I have limited choices in defence I'm thinking to make Sturridge to Lambert (after blank week Remy to Sturridge).. With this change I'll be able to play 3-4-3 in GW 27.. Good to go? Any suggestions?

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    1. Grounderz
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Do you have any spares to go with Giroud? I recommend him.

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      1. A Defender's Nightmare
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        Giroud has potential blank GW 29 IMO.. Avoid him..

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  25. Grounderz
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    You shall only feel pity for Sturridge captainers when he incurs an injury by misfortune. Knowing that he carries an injury and still giving the armband is a calculated risk made by them, and in fact you should laugh at them for doing so. 😀

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    1. GunsnRoses
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Laughing at them then 😆

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    2. ccc
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      most shrugged it off as an international injury. He played the full game with his "injury." I can see it both ways.

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    3. Phaze 1
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Yes we took a chance and it might backfire but I figured it was worth the risk. When chasing a big lead you're not gonna make up ground by doing the same thing s those above you. Taking a few decent punts here and there is a must at this point. Feel free to LOL at us though. I enjoy it when I make good moves in FF and my opponents make moves that turn out to be a nightmare.

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      1. A Defender's Nightmare
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        Well said buddy.. That's what I wanted to say.. Sturridge if plays not only gives us points but also dries up Suarez.. Lets hope for his fitness..

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    4. Test Eagles
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      He who laughs last... etc. etc.

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  26. New Ghost
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Did anyone witness the Abhishek madness earlier today? That was a masterpiece. 🙂

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    1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Funniest/Oddest thing ever 😆

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      1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        It was what this smiley was made for ---> 😯

        😆

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        1. New Ghost
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 8 months ago

          Perfecto! Hahaha

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      2. New Ghost
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        (RVP hits the post)

        Hand, meet asss.

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        1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 8 months ago

          Hahahaha, it's like a tradition in India maybe? 😆

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    2. GunsnRoses
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      *butt* that was yesterday in India 😉

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    3. Portuguese&Proud
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      saw it but still don't know what to think about it...

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    4. Grounderz
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      About him dipping his entire hand inside the back of his pants?

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    5. Willis.
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Link me up.

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    6. Messimerized- Join My FPL L…
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Link?

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    7. Zep
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      I read that yesterday, and although it did make me chuckle, I'm sure the poor guy just got his English mixed up and got a popular Indian phrase lost in translation or something...

      Unless, of course, he didn't... then it's a 😯

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      1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        It's a tradition in India...

        A sportsman makes a mistake

        HAND --> ASS

        It's a sign of respect and shows a shared humility...

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        1. Zep
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 8 months ago

          Google is your friend, it seems... but not today... 😀

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    8. ⭐ ABHISHEK - THE CURIOUS …
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      😉

      It's a true incident man. Catch it via Nasa satellite.

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      1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        😯

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        1. New Ghost
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 8 months ago

          HAHAHAHAHA

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      2. Zep
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        Just how big is your ass? 😯

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  27. tahoe don
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Hey Dead Zoners ....

    Help predict the future for me.

    A) Suarez (C) + Sturridge + De Guzman

    B) Sturridge (C) + Davies +9 points

    Who wins here?

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    1. GunsnRoses
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      A

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    2. Jafooli
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Oh, think that might be close......a goal for Suarez or Sturridge will decide....

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    3. ⭐ ABHISHEK - THE CURIOUS …
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      B

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  28. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Best 4 pointer this week?

    a) Demel & Suarez -> Wilson & Aguero
    b) Enrique & Suarez -> 5.6m def & Aguero
    c) Enrique & Sturridge -> Sagna & Giroud
    d) Enrique & Suarez -> 4.6m def & Rooney

    Szczesny
    Harte, Turner, Demel
    Bale, Walcott, Mata, Fellaini, Marveaux
    Rvp

    Bunn, Suarez*, Sturridge*, Enrique*, Davies*
    Bank 0.0m, 1 freebie

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    1. New Ghost
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      c) is the most appealing (Villa tie) BUT Arsenal may have a blank on 29. Be careful.

      Taking that in consideration, I'd go a)

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      1. Jinswick
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        Just realised I can't do c) [already have Szczesny & Walcott!] Doh!

        What about b) but with Wilson as the sub 5.6m defender? Gives me 1 sub who could potentially play, where as a) gives me no playing subs.

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        1. New Ghost
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 8 months ago

          Yep sounds good Jins

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    2. Rabid Dog
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      B, you could get J Evans for that 5.6 with Aguero but I'd wait an see how they do in the CL.

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      1. Jinswick
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        Yeah, I did look at that, but won't he get rotated with the CL games and the competition he faces from Vidic, Ferdinand, Smalling etc?

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        1. Rabid Dog
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 8 months ago

          Thats what I mean by waiting in the CL even then I suppose he still could get rotated, I generally reckon he'd be a regular if he stays fit.

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    3. Phaze 1
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      c

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      1. Jinswick
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        See above - canny do c) 🙁

        Maybe Enrique & Suarez -> Sagna & Aguero ??

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        1. Rabid Dog
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 8 months ago

          Good fixtures as well for sagna

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        2. Phaze 1
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 8 months ago

          Thats not a bad option but City look qite bad right now and Aguero shot on target numbers are pretty low for someone that cost 11 mil. Hes still and differential and can always catch fire so if you have the funds why not.

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    4. tw
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      dzeko?

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  29. Jafooli
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Need Suarez (c), Gerrard & Sturridge to pick me ,up 25pts over the two games to win my H2H.

    Likely?

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    1. New Ghost
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Yep

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    2. Portuguese&Proud
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      more than likely

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    3. Gobigorgohome
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      you only need one goal from Suarez 😉

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    4. joshandali13
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Well better than my chances of Sturridge+Enrique racking up 19 pts I guess.

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  30. Messimerized- Join My FPL L…
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Morning All!

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