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23 February 2013 3378 comments
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Gameweek 27 gets off to a potentially inauspicious start as Fulham pay host to Stoke City at the Cottage. Having been robbed of Premier League action last Saturday, today’s opener isn’t perhaps our fixture of choice, with both sides struggling for form. The Potters turn up with just one win in their last seven, whilst Martin Jol’s side have scored in just one of their last four. We’re hoping for goals and entertainment; we fear a 0-0 battle of attrition.

Our Dugout Discussion Chatroom is now open to collect you real-time reactions to this game and Saturday’s other five fixtures.

The team news from the Cottage finds Martin Jol able to welcome back Sascha Riether after he missed the 0-0 draw against Norwich through illness. Giorgos Karagounis and Ashkan Dejagah also earn starts in midfield as Emmanuel Frimpong and Hugo Rodallega drop out, the latter earning a place on the bench. Visitors Stoke make two changes – both significant. As we expected, Marc Wilson, the much publicised 3.9 prospect, returns at left-back with Andy Wilkinson making way. Geoff Cameron is the other popular Fantasy pick to reappear: the American international is given a midfield berth on the right with Michael Kightly making way.

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

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  1. Bøwstring The Carp
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    How is Walcott looking?

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    1. The Bandit
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      Prettier than his sister

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    2. ~SpartakMac
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      Quiet.

      Out of all of Arsenal's attackers he's probably seen the least of the ball. He only needs a chance though.

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    3. Well you know, Triffic
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      Nearly been in behind a couple times, I think he will score, Villa's luck will run out.

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  2. SuperOsçarBaby
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    c'mon Jonah.

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    1. Jonah
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      🙂

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  3. thetinkerman
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    At least this fits with the RVP out and back in for GW30 plan!

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  4. CABAYE4
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    What was that about how Reading had a good chance of a CS? 😉

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  5. COMH
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    Kone just spunked all over my Federici CS. Twice.

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    1. Screaming Midget
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      Nobody doing well would bring Kone in though before today

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      1. CABAYE4
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        Dunno, surely someone on here went Suarez/Sturridge to Kone?

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      2. COMH
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        I don't know what you are talking about.

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  6. leo_messi
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    12 years, 10 months ago

    How did RVP get his injury?

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    1. rabsi1
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      Landmine, I believe.

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      1. Mulder
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        😆

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    2. Flying Assassins
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      I think he was stretching to reach the ball.

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    3. Still No Eye Dia
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      12 years, 10 months ago

      Head still attached?

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    4. Halftime
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      He fell and hit the photographer's dugout with his hip apparently.

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  7. Screaming Midget
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    12 years, 10 months ago

    RVP: Bench vs Norwich - BLANK - Back for the weekend 13th March

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  8. bennydebull
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    I hope villa can do something in the second half - all the other results are looking great for us right now.

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  9. MJ6987
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    12 years, 10 months ago

    RVP > Suarez anyone?

    RVP probably won't play vs Norwich and a blank the week after.

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    1. The Finnisher
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      Aguero for me, depending on GW29 news.

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      1. MJ6987
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        Well, already got Aguero.

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        1. The Finnisher
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          Fair enough, Suarez looks good then.

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    2. thetinkerman
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      This. Was already my plan!

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    3. SW6
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      One to consider, Will be near impossible to get him back later though unless his price drops

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      1. MJ6987
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        His price may well drop. And Suarez's will rise.

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      2. The Finnisher
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        No it isn't, you'll lost what? 0.5 absolute maximum.

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        1. The Finnisher
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          You know what I mean... 🙂

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    4. Screaming Midget
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      Looks like a sound move... I'll have both Sturridge and Suarez

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  10. Flying Assassins
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    Today's games don't matter to me now. No Fed clean sheet, RVP off, only Fellaini left now.

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  11. FPL Daniel
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    Worst GW ever

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    1. Sess!
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      Yeah it's pretty brutal. Guess the silver lining is that everyone looks in the same position....unless you have rafael that is.

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  12. It's only Carlton Cole…
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    12 years, 10 months ago

    I hear playing this game takes 48days off your life/season

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    1. Reedy
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      That's a conservative estimate.

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  13. ChampChomp
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    So a terrible first 45 for everyone then.

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    1. Jonah
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      Mine was average - still potential there. Some people's is literally already ruined.

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    2. The Bandit
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      No 🙂

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      1. ChampChomp
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        Nice you might get over 40 😛

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  14. Nopli
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    NO Maloney Assists? 😡

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  15. Nighthawk
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    RVP > Kone?

    Will be rested against Norwich and blank in GW29.

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  16. Samarth_A
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    Lukaku on fire today!

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    1. Crouch Potato!
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      12 years, 10 months ago

      Quick get a bucket of water!

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    2. Drip Doctor
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      Can't believe he's 19. He is going to be some player.

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      1. Gaz Downright
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        12 years, 10 months ago

        so was Francis Jeffers

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  17. rye5098
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    12 years, 10 months ago

    Was anyone else all set to bring Kone in this week but then change it to Lambert last minute being too worrie about GW29 blanks with loads of Everton/Arsenal/Utd players..... Just me then!

    So frustrating!

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  18. Parm
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    @B2B: The ball didn't touch anyone outside the box, so RVP is credited with the assist.

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    1. Back to Back Ballacks
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      Cheers Parm

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  19. Acquafresca
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    Reading to win 3-2. ALF 2 goals coming up. Harte assist 😉

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    1. Mílanista
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      *Pog brace

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    2. Spencer
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      Fed with the first

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  20. The King
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    Mariappa consolation goal again hopefully 😉

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  21. bennydebull
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    pecentage chance Demel will start tomorrow?

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    1. The King
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      0%

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    2. CABAYE4
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      25% I'd say.

      McCartney's been out ages, don't think he'll come straight back in.

      So its 2 out of O'Brien, Pogatez and Demel by the looks of things.

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  22. Back to Back Ballacks
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    12 years, 10 months ago

    Asked earlier with 2 agreeing replies.
    Can RVP assist be removed as ball came to Rafa outside box?

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    1. pukey
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      no. only counts when the ball is deflected outside the box.

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    2. The Bandit
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      No it can't

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    3. OPTA FPL
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      nope, unless Cesar ran out of the box

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    4. Monk
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 10 months ago

      Read the assist rule on the FPL website. If it didn't touch an opposing player outside the box, it's an RVP assist.

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    5. stooshermadness
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      12 years, 10 months ago

      I think these 'assist' rules have gotten so generous in FPL, I'd be surprised. Since I have Walcott(c), so I hope so.

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      1. rabsi1
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        I think the mentality of trying to award assists as often as possible is a good one.

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    6. Back to Back Ballacks
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      Cheers all.

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  23. stooshermadness
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    Kone gamble paying off. Yesterday's 'Differentials' article gave me the courage. Thanks, FFS.

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    1. Crouch Potato!
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      Nice one.

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    2. Blue Teets
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      Superb lad

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    3. Reedy
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      Well played, sir!

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    4. Billy Gilmore
      • 13 Years
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      Wow!

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    5. The Finnisher
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      Nice.

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    6. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
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      Well done!

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    7. Chrissy Waddle - 2025/26
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      Applauds.

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    8. Nopli
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      WOW, Like that bloke

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  24. Jax
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    reading 2-2 ft. teams who go 2-0 up early on are always pegged back. cursed.

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  25. Billy Gilmore
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    LOL @ Kone's first goal.

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  26. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
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    So I guess this GW is the definition of FPL carnage. My word.

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    1. stooshermadness
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      Definitely. I've got Wilkinson and Sagna (hoped Wenger was pulling an SAF) in my starting 11. With Shaw to come in.

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  27. Scoredelario
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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    12 years, 10 months ago

    What was rvp's injury? All I know is nobody kicked a ball at his head... he's alive after all.

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    1. Halftime
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      He fell over and hit the photographer's dugout.

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      1. Mulder
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        Most dangerous thing Fergie has ever seen

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      2. Scoredelario
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        Photographer must have walcott captain

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  28. lazybones18
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    im on 4 points 😀

    12 points - 8 point hit

    anyone doing worse ?

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    1. Nopli
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      7-8 here
      Do the maths yourself 😉

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    2. Siva Mohan
      • 13 Years
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      9 - 4
      Walcott(c) *save me WALLY*

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      1. BR
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        Got exactly the same.

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  29. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
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    Has Unreal been on cursing me for telling him to captain Robin? 😀

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    1. Still No Eye Dia
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      Should have stuck to his guns. Bale (c) ft(something)!

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  30. AGUEROOOOO!!!!!
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    gw30 wigans fixtures look great plus a double gw thrown in somewhere

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    1. The Finnisher
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      1 game away to City in that DGW.

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