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The Numbers Game – Team Stats Analysis – Defending

The second instalment in out series of members articles focussing on team statistics takes a look at the defensive side of things. We analyse the last six Gameweeks, checking the key indicators to assess each side in terms of potential defensive returns…

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  1. Lord Flashheart
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    So does that mean giroud starts v villa?

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  2. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    😆 @ wenger walking off without shaking hands

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  3. cr4zym4n
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    • 12 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    I'm thinking I'm going to ship Suarez for 1 week only for (pick one)

    A) Aguero (CHE)
    B) Roo (qpr)
    C) Other (who?)

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

      For one week only, I would take Rooney over Aguero. I may be deluding myself, but I think Lukaku is the best option.

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  4. alsybach
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    "best league in the world" ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha

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    1. Stern John Terry Wilson Pal…
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Not the best structured argument, but I agree.

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    2. bennydebull
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      11 years, 8 months ago

      In excitement - you knumbnut. Who gives a crap about german football?

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      1. Stern John Terry Wilson Pal…
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        🙄

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

          Slap

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      2. Lanley Staurel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        ^this

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      3. Chris_Fàbregas #DOOS…
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        Germans.

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    3. The EJJ
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      11 years, 8 months ago

      How can you compare the 5th placed team in England and the top placed team in Germany and then make a judgement on the strength of the leagues?

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    4. 1966 was a great year for E…
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Bayern - top of their league by about 10 points.

      Arsenal - 5th.

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    5. Jimbo123
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      11 years, 8 months ago

      It is the most exciting league in the world.

      The premiership doesn't have any of Europes very top sides (barca, Madrid, bayern etc) but the depth and excitement makes it the best

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      1. bennydebull
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        11 years, 8 months ago

        Not sure there's an etc after the three teams you mentioned.

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        1. Jimbo123
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 8 months ago

          You're right there. PSG could be in time, but that's still premature

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    6. Granville
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      • 15 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      How much strength is there is the Bundesliga anyway? For the first time in years, Dortmund got through the group stages. Stupid comment.

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      1. Jimbo123
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        11 years, 8 months ago

        This. The prem has depth. Not necessarily Europes elite, but the most quality in depth.

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        1. Malcolm Tucker for England …
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          • 13 Years
          11 years, 8 months ago

          A league with Qpr, Wigan, west ham, Sunderland, Fulham, Everton, villa and west brom? You appear to be having a laugh

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          1. Jimbo123
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 8 months ago

            Do you think Arsenal would be 5th best in the Bundesliga?

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

              we would be bottom 🙁

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            2. Malcolm Tucker for England …
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              • 13 Years
              11 years, 8 months ago

              Sorry, thought you were talking depth not just the top teams????????
              Right now arsenal would struggle to be 5th best in Scotland

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              1. Jimbo123
                • 14 Years
                11 years, 8 months ago

                The likes of Spurs, Arsenal and Everton would finish higher in the Bundelsliga than in the Prem.

                Oh, and brilliant comment with regard to Arsenal struggling to be 5th best in Scotland

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                1. Granville
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                  • 15 Years
                  11 years, 8 months ago

                  Leverkusen are third, didn't rate them at all last season. Moenchengladbach failed to get through to the CL group stages.

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                  1. Jimbo123
                    • 14 Years
                    11 years, 8 months ago

                    Agreed. The prem clearly has more depth than the Bundesliga.....

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                  2. Malcolm Tucker for England …
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                    • 13 Years
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                    My point is most people voice eloquent about leagues and teams they know nothing about. To say the premier league is the most exciting in the world implies knowledge and viewing of other leagues that the posters don't have. To argue the strongest teams are stronger in individual games is valid but people spout nonsense as fact on here a lot

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

          You even heard of Gruther Furth, Augsberg, Fortuna Dusseldorf, Nurnberg, Mainz?

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          1. bennydebull
            • 12 Years
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            Reply to Malcolm

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          2. Malcolm Tucker for England …
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            • 13 Years
            11 years, 8 months ago

            So what you are saying is the premier league is best at being ignorant of other leagues? Good point well made.

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            1. bennydebull
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              11 years, 8 months ago

              Its not ignorance,- that would imply someone cared.

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              1. Malcolm Tucker for England …
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                • 13 Years
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                Thanks for proving my point

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    7. Malcolm Tucker for England …
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      • 13 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Do the Germans, Spanish, French and Italians say the premier league is the most exciting in the world or is it just the English and the more recent colonies?
      Do they say mediocre English players are world class as well?

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      1. Stern John Terry Wilson Pal…
        • 13 Years
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        EXACTLY

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      2. bennydebull
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        11 years, 8 months ago

        The Spanish regularly say they're the best (skill) the Italians (tactical), the English (Pace, excitement). Germans? Efficiency? Thats sexy....

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      3. Feanor
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        Go play German FPL then. You won't be missed here.

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        1. Jimbo123
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 8 months ago

          🙂

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        2. Malcolm Tucker for England …
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          • 13 Years
          11 years, 8 months ago

          Nice thought out and constructive argument. You appear to have a growth around your head. Oh, wait, that's your anus

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          1. Jimbo123
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 8 months ago

            About as thought out as you saying Arsenal would struggle to finish 5th in Scotland. Moronic.

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            1. Malcolm Tucker for England …
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              • 13 Years
              11 years, 8 months ago

              A passing jibe not meant to be serious. If you believe i was for a moment serious on that you really need help

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    8. keeney
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      All you slating the premier league go and play
      Bundesliga fantasy football. It'll be a struggle to
      field a descent 11.

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      1. Malcolm Tucker for England …
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        • 13 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        Not slating the premier league. I love it. What i don't love is the "we're the best" attitude from anyone who can't back it up. A valid argument not blind banging of the drum would be nice from those who refuse to even consider other views

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        1. It’s A Joke
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 8 months ago

          I know where you're coming from. I prefer the prem as anyone can beat anyone but in the other leagues this is nigh on impossible, particularly la Liga which is nearly as bad as Scotland in its too sidedness ( though now admittedly it's one sided)

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          1. Malcolm Tucker for England …
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 8 months ago

            Cheers mate. I prefer to watch the premier league for that reason but as we say, it is preference not fact that it is 'better'. 😉

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

          Why do you talk in such a pompous way? You've had a valid argument - people like the EPL because its more fun to watch - the best league to watch - in other words, the best league in the world. Its opinion, you douche bag and doesn't need backing up. Lighten up.

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          1. Malcolm Tucker for England …
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 8 months ago

            Pompous? Really? Because i say what i mean in a clear manner. O-k.
            Best agree to disagree then. Was never looking for an argument, just a discussion. Hey ho

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

              Yes pompous - Full of yourself and full of...

              If you weren't looking for argument why post the replies you did - I should have just told you to 'get out from under your bridge' and leave it at that.

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

    arsenal need 3 goals. can't see them progressing now....

    if neuer hadn't saved that giroud shot it would be a completely different story

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    1. Lord Flashheart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Your first sentence wins understatement of the year award

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  6. Drip Doctor
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    • 14 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Thank god we have Jack Wilshere. The only glimmer of hope that Arsenal will be alright.

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    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      "Dani Alves says Jack Wilshere should join Barcelona and win trophies".

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      1. Drip Doctor
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        • 14 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        Harry Redknapp says "We'll swap Taarabt for Messi"

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        1. Stern John Terry Wilson Pal…
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 8 months ago

          "well Gary, they're both t'riffic players but he's one we're takin' a look at yeah."

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  7. Brada_wba
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    11 years, 8 months ago

    So many Arsenal players out of their depth. One dimensional midfield and rubbish at the back.

    Arteta is pointless alongside Santi and Wilshire. No legs, strength or goals between them.

    Walcott hasnt the quality to play CF against a well organised defence.

    Szczesny is useless.

    Podolski isn't actualy that great beyond a hefty shot.

    Bayern are organised. Lahm is a flying machine...

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

      Need a top experienced holding mid to sit behind wilshere and santi , so obvious why Wenger see this

      A decent striker (Giroud is squad)

      centre back would be nice also

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      1. Bigo1
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        • 15 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        So basically a complete new squad

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  8. Waldaz
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    The Juventus treble + Porto double in defence (+ Moutinho) worked out well... Damn you Ibra.

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  9. /
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Will the new version of this site be mobile friendly?

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  10. Trigg ⭐️
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    49 with 3 to play 😎

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

    We are rubbish 🙁

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

      Atleast you put in lots of effo...

      Atleast you've got that all important home go...

      Ahh, forget it. You're uesless

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      1. Stern John Terry Wilson Pal…
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        🙂

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  12. Granville
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    • 15 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Bayern Munich will join illustrious company if as expected they knock Arsenal out of a cup..... Bradford and Blackburn.

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    1. Very Messi
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      😆

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

      Arsenals downfall clubs beginning with the letter B

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    3. Flying Assassins
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Michael Vaughan just tweeted something similar 😀

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

      :D.

      arsenal vs B teams = elimination

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    5. Home Run Baker
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      • 14 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      The Killer Bs

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      1. Trigg ⭐️
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        This would have made a better joke than mine, congratulations Sir 😀

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    6. Holy See
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      An alphabetical or alliterative based problem then. Hadn't noticed that.

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    7. jas5sk - Youtube channel
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      11 years, 8 months ago

      Doesn't the team that beats Arsenal usually win the Champions league?

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    8. Trigg ⭐️
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      They need the back four to wear one of those beekeeping masks, they are good for defence against B's.

      I'll get my coat.

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      1. Granville
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        • 15 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        With pleasure.

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      2. Home Run Baker
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        Awkward, but along the right lines 😉

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  13. Very Messi
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Bayern will be in Kroos control for the second leg

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    1. heco87
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Alahmingly bad gag.

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      1. Tommy J
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        Arsenal will be Muellered

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        1. 1966 was a great year for E…
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 8 months ago

          Alaba tenner on that.

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

            I lol'ed

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    2. Home Run Baker
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      They'll give Arsenal another Muller-ing

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      1. Tommy J
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        snap!

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

    time to do suarez to giroud?

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    1. Red-United
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      No.

      Suarez > Cisse

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

        why's that?

        i already have sissoko, soton defense has been pretty solid recently and giroud plays villa

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        1. Red-United
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 8 months ago

          Not going to lie and say I have thought about it too much.

          I just have a feeling he will score well.

          The fact that he will definitely play (barring injury) in gw29 helps too.

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      2. Butters
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        Cisse's fixtures look very appealing...

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

          they do but i'm not sure if he'll score or not... hasn't been doing too well this season

          and shirley giroud's fixture this gw is better than cisse

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          1. Butters
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 8 months ago

            I'm just slightly hesitant about the blank... But I have serious Giroud love, had him quite a lot this season... What about Kun?

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            1. Butters
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 8 months ago

              Nvm, saw your comment below 🙂

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

      I would wait to see if Everton win their replay. If Giroud has a blank in 29, his appeal is dampened a bit.

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

        what about for a one week punt before i decide who i want between aguero/lambert/cisse?

        when is the replay again?

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

          I don't really know, but the possibility of major week 29 blanks (Maybe United, maybe Chelsea?) has me skittish about bringing players with doubts for that week...

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

            right now i only have 3 players from the 8 teams with possible blanks - rvp walcott and mata.

            if i don't get giroud then i'll get aguero who could also have a blank...

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    3. Butters
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Giroud/ Kun/ Cisse... Puzzling me!

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

        i'm thinking giroud for a week then decide between kun/lambert/cisse

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  15. Barnsley FC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    There's still half the gameweek or go, but I'm on course to win 280 quid right now off a free totelfootball bet. I'm liking this already.

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    1. Ginkapo FPL
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      How many teams are in the main pool?

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      1. Barnsley FC
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        • 13 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        189

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        1. Ginkapo FPL
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 8 months ago

          Not bad, definitely winnable

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    2. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      You know you won't win it now you've said that.

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      1. Barnsley FC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        Wow, just look at the team with the lowest points, and they're on 41 to my 53. Still wide open.

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        1. Barnsley FC
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 8 months ago

          Looked*

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  16. Very Messi
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Out of interest how many teams did people enter to the Totelfootball league? I entered 3.

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    1. Ginkapo FPL
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      4 in the FFS Scout pool. The 4th is failing miserably, but then it was my control team.

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      1. Very Messi
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        Similar. I entered 2 normal teams and one mess around/ differential one. All in FFS

        All failing tho 🙂

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        1. Ginkapo FPL
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 8 months ago

          You can enter up to six

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          1. Very Messi
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 8 months ago

            Yeah I know, didn't have time.

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            1. Bigo1
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 15 Years
              11 years, 8 months ago

              6 is ridiculous, no skills required there

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    2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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      • 14 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Zero.

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

      zip

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      1. Little Lukin
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        I lopped my £10 in just to pass on. Website and game looks poor.

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    4. BONZ
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      O gutted i fell asleep last night & did feckall

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  17. goneill79
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Message to Arsenal fans, in fact message to all...an evening of Jim Beam and coke makes everything seem bloody good!

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    1. Crouch Potato!
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      The morning after makes you want to puke!

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      1. goneill79
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        is that before or after the guilt free sick call?

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        1. Crouch Potato!
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 8 months ago

          Always left mine on the answering machine that night.

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    2. Home Run Baker
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Substitute red vermouth for the coke. Manhattan - now you're talking.

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  18. Crouch Potato!
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Hope there is a Wenger interview.

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    1. Chris_Fàbregas #DOOS…
      • 14 Years
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      😆

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  19. Holy See
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    11 years, 8 months ago

    +0

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  20. Bøwstring The Carp
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Hmm arsenal beaten by Bradford, Blackburn and Bayern.... who do they have next in the league?

    Good aul Baston Villa (Blue and Clarets)

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    1. Crouch Potato!
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Benteke.

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  21. Dynamic
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Playing at home for Bayern will be a big advantage, their stadium is a lot Neuer.
    I can see them Robben Arsenal their place in the next round.

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    1. Bøwstring The Carp
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Cheeky Schwein 😛 they'll be Lahm's for the slaughter...

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      1. Stern John Terry Wilson Pal…
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        😀

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

      Oh dear

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      1. Home Run Baker
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        He'll be on the bench

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    3. Mull
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Actually their stadium is older. 😉

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  22. Ginkapo FPL
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    An AC milan clean sheet and some attacking points from Draxler and I might win 😀 Now who is Draxler...

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    1. SW6
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Got Pique and Alba in mine. A Barca clean sheet is definitely needed for me.

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      1. Ginkapo FPL
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        My bets on 0-0 in this leg. Not got Messi in my first team either

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

          well i hope he punishes you 😉

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          1. Ginkapo FPL
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 8 months ago

            Its alright my second team isnt far behind and is fully backing Barca to run riot. I just dont think its gonna happen

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

              nahh i recon it'll be 1-1 or barca 2-1. can't see us running riot, especially since it's away, but you never know. i didn't see us being as successful as we were in the CL final vs united two years ago either

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  23. Tommy J
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    AS I'm stuck with Ibra on -2(c), I'm happy with my 56 but will have to transfer out a 3 pointer to get in Messi-I think it's worth it.........

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    1. Konig Luther
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      i'm with 61pts this week.... but left messi (c)..
      will drop some places today in overall

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      1. Tommy J
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        I will never captain a volatile player again......

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        1. Konig Luther
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 8 months ago

          agree

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  24. Chris_Fàbregas #DOOS…
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Currently have Walcott as captain, and vice captain as Bale.. Maybe this is time to swap them around..?

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    1. Tommy J
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Reaction....?

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      1. Chris_Fàbregas #DOOS…
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        Quoi?

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        1. Tommy J
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 8 months ago

          They need to bounce back and could react to this defeat with a big performance..........happens a lot...........

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          1. Chris_Fàbregas #DOOS…
            • 14 Years
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            Yes, I know that, I'm just after opinions on the matter 😉 I know many are going to be in the same boat and want to hear what others are thinking..

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            1. Tommy J
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 15 Years
              11 years, 8 months ago

              I have both and will captain Walcott-especially because of tonight.

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            2. Tommy J
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 15 Years
              11 years, 8 months ago

              7 pts difference in FPL and 2000 places-interesting cluster of scores

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              1. Chris_Fàbregas #DOOS…
                • 14 Years
                11 years, 8 months ago

                It's like sardines in there!!

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

      Surely Arsenal have to bounce back?

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      1. Absinthe Minded
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        Famous last words......

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    3. Black Knights
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      They also HAD to bounce back from Blackburn and looked even worse. I'm also considering Walcott to Bale Captain now too.

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      1. Tommy J
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        • 15 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        Good point Villa similar to Bayern.....................

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

        it's a bit harder to bounce back vs the dominant league leaders of germany who haven't conceded a league goal in 2013 and have only conceded 7 goals in the league all season than it is to aston villa

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        1. Tommy J
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          • 15 Years
          11 years, 8 months ago

          snap!

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    4. Black Knights
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      They also HAD to bounce back from Blackburn and looked even worse tonight. I'm also considering Walcott to Bale Captain now too.

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      1. It’s A Joke
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        Bouncing back against bayern compared to bouncing back against villa is almost a different sport

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  25. Dynamic
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    • 13 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    That's a point well made.

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  26. tw
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    11 years, 8 months ago

    the big question is, will england have any teams competing in the next round of the CL?

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    1. Trigg ⭐️
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Yes.

      *Britain

      😉

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

        so you think united will make it past RM?

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        1. Trigg ⭐️
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 8 months ago

          No, I think Celtic will turn it around 😀

          Honestly, I think Madrid will score twice @ OT, make of that what you will.

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

            celtic doesn't count! ;P.

            if that's the case i recon it'll be 2-2 or 2-1 meaning RM will go through

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            1. Trigg ⭐️
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 8 months ago

              That's why I changed it to Britain 😀

              Yeah, I think Madrid might even score the first two, then it just depends how many United will score as they fight back.

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    2. Konig Luther
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      no

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  27. Stern John Terry Wilson Pal…
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    😆 Like the link, although it does the Podcast a bit of a disservice!

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  28. Bøwstring The Carp
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Don't sugarcoat it Santi, just say what you feel 😛

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  29. Very Messi
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    • 12 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    😆 "he found my dog"

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  30. Butters
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    • 12 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Zaba Demel Martin Dawson Enrique
    Mata Bale Fellaini Walcott Punchy
    RvP Suarez Sturridge

    Suarez for who? Giroud/ Lambert/ Aguero/ Cisse (-4)

    All opinions welcome 🙂 have to do the Kun transfer tonight due to Suarez dropping...

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    1. tw
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      11 years, 8 months ago

      we have pretty similar setups with 7/8 of the same attackers (i have marv 🙁 while you have punch).

      like i said above, i'm thinking of giroud for a week vs villa then reassessing and deciding btween the other 3 options

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

        Thanks TW... The thing I'm worried about is I have Fell, Zaba, Mata, Wally, RvP already potentially out... I could have major problems in GW29

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        1. tw
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          11 years, 8 months ago

          yeah that could be problematic.... though i guess if that's the case, most will be struggling along with you.

          the move makes a bit more sense for me as i only have rvp mata walcott from the 8 teams with potential blanks.

          if you don't go giroud i would say get aguero but he could have a blank in gw 29 as well (though less likely).

          of the safe options that definitely have a game, i'd go with lambert. been playing well, 3rd best striker so far this year, on pens, has good fixtures at least the next 3-4 games, and has proved he can score against anyone

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

            Thanks TW, looking at your situation I think Ollie is the way to go 🙂 Think he really good tear it up and you won't have much of an issue getting him out if you have to.

            I was just looking at the stats and Giroud and Lambert are right up there with Suarez and Sturridge

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