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17 August 2013 4613 comments
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There are five three o’clock kick-offs to follow Liverpool’s early Premeir League victory, with United’s trip to Swansea to follow at tea-time.

The team news from the Emirates finds Theo Walcott in the Arsenal lineup, although there is no start for Santi Cazorla who is rested to the bench following his recent international exploits. Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain earns a start in midfield, along with Aaron Ramsey and Tomas Rosicky: Mikel Arteta is absent through injury. Up front, Olivier Giroud is given the opportunity to lead the attack with no place for Lukas Podolski. As for Villa, they have budget pick, Nathan Baker alongside Ron Vlaar in defence, as expected.

Chris Hughton is without Seb Bassong and playmaker Robert Snodgrass so hands a start to Elliot Bennett and Nathan Redmond on the flank, with Steven Whittaker in defence. They go with a 4-5-1 with Wes Hoolahan supporting new signing, Ricky van Wolfswinkel up top. Everton’s lineup is as expected – Ross Berkley is given the opportunity to fill in for Darron Gibson in midfield, while Nikica Jelavic’s pre-season form is enough to earn him the nod up front.

There are few surprises as the Hawthorns. The home side lineup with both Nicolas Anelka and Shane Long up front in what looks like a regular 4-4-2. Opponents Southampton have Luke Shaw fit to start at left-back, although Nathaniel Clyne is only able to make the bench: Calum Chambers starts at right-back. James Ward-Prowse is preferred ahead of Guly, Steven Davis and Gaston Ramirez in midfield.

Paolo Di Canio’s teamsheet includes a host of new signings as Ondrej Celustka, Valentin Roberge, Cabral, Emanuele Giaccherin and Jozy Altidore all earn debuts. Kieron Westwood gets the nod in goal over Vito Mannone. The Fulham lineup includes a debut for Derek Boateng and a surprise start or Adel Taarabt: Bryan Ruiz only makes the bench.

The West Ham back four lines up with both Guy Demel and James Collins earning starts as Razvan Rat and James Tomkins are kept on the bench. The midfield sees Mo Diame earn a start along with Joe Cole, while Modibo Maiga leads the line in the absence of the injured Andy Carroll. There are few surprises in the Cardiff lineup, with Matt Connolly preferred to John Brayford at right-back and Ben Turner alongside new signing, Steven Caulker.

Our Dugout Discussion chatroom remains open to take you through the afternoon matches into this evenings clash at the Liberty.

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

  1. Bartowski
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    Come on Michu!

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  2. Atwood
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    I'm on 30 from 6 players, no captain yet. Good? Bad? Average?

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    1. LOCO ABREU
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      good

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    2. Oldman Unathletic
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      Very decent.

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      1. Atwood
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        Really? Damn, and that's with Koscielny too.

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        1. Oldman Unathletic
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          For sure, you should have an above average week.

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        2. Woy of the Wovers
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          Really. You've hit the jackpot with a couple if players. Still prefer my 28 w/o Kosc;)

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          1. Atwood
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            Yeah, I'd trade places. Out of interest what were Arsenal like do you know?

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    3. OPTA FPL
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      i dont get these questions?!?

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      1. Atwood
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        Just got in. I can't see what everyone else in my leagues is currently on, so thought I'd get the feedback from others here.

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        1. Namtab Nomolos
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          12 years, 3 months ago

          Yes you can, look in their profile's GW history

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        2. Esalman
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          You can actually see that, click on the team owner's name and then on 'gameweek 1' link.

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          1. Atwood
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            Didn't know that, thanks to both

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            1. Esalman
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              The trick is useful for GW1 only anyway

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    4. itstimmehc
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      It's intriguing.

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  3. mattyrobinson
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    What's the Rat/Demel story?

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      Demel played very well. O'Brien too.

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      1. HVT
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        Seems I was right about Collins Doos
        - pity I didn't follow my own advice 🙁

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    2. big oak
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      im happy i ddnt go for rat coz i was seriously considering him

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    3. Heytch
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      my favourite managers today are anyone who got a Demel clean-sheet.

      always going to happen

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  4. big oak
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    cleverley YC

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  5. The Machine
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    Don't worry, guys

    Luiz and Agger are not Chico

    #KeepCalmAndIgnoreRVP

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  6. Woy of the Wovers
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    Bale could be good value at 11.8m

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    1. Lord Flashheart
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      There is a fantasy la liga?

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      1. Woy of the Wovers
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        There's still a chance he'll not move.

        Also Suarez at 10.8m.

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      2. OShaughnessy
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        • 13 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        Si, la fantasía del fútbol es excelente!

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  7. Ole Gunnar Kush
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    Is Barkley nailed on when Gibson gets back?

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    1. Jairzinho
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      no

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    2. big oak
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      they'll rotate i guess although martinez is not a big fan of rotation

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    3. Studgie G
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      Gibson is crap either way fellaini may be gone by then

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      1. Richie15
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        hes definatley better than u alll the same

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  8. Studgie G
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    laudrup screwed this up bony from the start they would have hit the lead

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    1. El Asesino Pacheco
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      This

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  9. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
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    35 with

    Benteke Hazard (c) lukaku silva Soldado left to play.

    Bad okay good really good? Thoughts?

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 16 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Only counts after GW. Nice start.

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    2. Parm
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      I'd get Bad and Really, IMO.

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      1. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
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        Haha...

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  10. Granville
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    • 16 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Mark is on 54 points pre bonus. I'm on 33.

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    1. Parm
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
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      Miffed?

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      1. Granville
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        • 16 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        Not really, most of his choices were sound. Don't like the Mignolet thing though, doesn't seem fair that a player can earn so many points from one event.

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        1. Parm
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          • 13 Years
          12 years, 3 months ago

          Meh, i'm not complaining?

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        2. thetinkerman
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          • 14 Years
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          It did win them the game!

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        3. Billy Gilmore
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 3 months ago

          Not really any different to a goal tbh.

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        4. Woy of the Wovers
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          It's not every week that he'll be on the end of a Walters penalty.

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    2. Lord Flashheart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Sounds like a top 1000 score...

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    3. big oak
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      good score for Mark!
      i bet he dsnt own kos :/

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    4. Elniñorules
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      You'll peak at the right time G 😉

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      1. Granville
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        • 16 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        I've done OK actually with 33. Lot of lower scores around.

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    5. Acquafresca
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      Ouch.

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    6. thetinkerman
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      The scoutcast team is doing well too!

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      1. Granville
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        • 16 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        Isn't it. 47 points and more to come.

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        1. Woy of the Wovers
          • 15 Years
          12 years, 3 months ago

          Aren't there 4 strikers in that team?

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    7. Woy of the Wovers
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      And i remember thinking Mark's team didn't look so good. Storming score.

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  11. Richie15
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    why is van persie so bad only 1 goal for 14million

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    1. Raul
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      Mings and Coleman combined for 22, and they collectively cost 10.5
      He is way behind

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      1. Richie15
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        12 years, 3 months ago

        collective desicion hard to know

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      2. Manani
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        Mig+Coleman+Whitt = 14.5m, scored 32pts.

        #RVPout

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  12. Heytch
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    to think the RVP exit strategy could be Walcott for Barkley... this is why I just like the season to kick-off and teams to be named 🙂 hate pre-season and all of that squad filling guessing

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    1. Woy of the Wovers
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      Not a good move. Barkley bandwagon has 3 wheels.

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    1. SuperOsçarBaby
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      every fantasy game he's always done well

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      1. MB10
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        My FPL history doesn't suggest that. Just getting a lucky spell.

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  13. The Bandit
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    Well they may be 2-0 up but Man U have looked far from impressive

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    1. Parm
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      Yep...

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    2. Touré De Force
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      Which is worrying for non - United fans.

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    3. Acquafresca
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      5 mins of brilliance. But Swansea dominated the first 30.

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    4. Fifa las vegas
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      +1
      but we won't say no to that!

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    5. Raul
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      That's why they are good,

      They win when they play bad

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    6. Ginkapo FPL
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      They havent for years. Its how they work

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    7. Red Devil Swede
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      Sign of champions

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    8. Manani
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      rusty passes, can't keep possesion

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    9. subzero
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      same as most of last season then

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  14. Manani
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    I am genuinely scared of Bony.

    Hope he don't come on

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  15. Richie15
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    54 points already mupp #markwho?

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    1. Parm
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
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      Richie who?

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    2. ★FC Borecelona★
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Who are you?

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      1. Richie15
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        your father

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        1. ★FC Borecelona★
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          😯

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  16. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    need a hatty from Sir RVP

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    1. Fifa las vegas
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Me too. H2H

      Silva + Lukaku vs RVP

      Not looking good!

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  17. HVT
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    Coleman looking essential ain't he ...

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    1. The Bandit
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      No... He won't do that every week and not looking good for a cs atm

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    2. Declan-
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      I had already planned him in which is annoying 🙂

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    3. Fifa las vegas
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Can i get the your fpl id link?

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    4. Cap'n Crash - Just Fan…
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      Can't remember the last time Everton had a cleansheet.

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  18. Dr. Rog
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    Horrendous bench pain

    http://fantasy.premierleague.com/entry/2425/event-history/1/

    Coleman/Barkley/Shaw

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    1. Oldman Unathletic
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      Really bad luck.

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    2. Parm
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      Shaw assist to come too 🙁

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    3. Cruicky
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      At least Boruc comes off I guess.

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      1. Dr. Rog
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        i will take solace in the fact that my team value should rip

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  19. Frank Black
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    So is Barkley going to start again in the next fixtures? Or it was just a one time thing?

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  20. You've got red on you.
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    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Is 29 from 7 any good?

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      No

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  21. Heels_Over_Head
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    Arsene contradicts himself in the first & last sentences here: "What hurts me is to disappoint people who love the club. All the rest I have to live with, but I'm here to make people happy and when I do not I can only say sorry and come back and make them happy in the next game. We could have won the game today with the players we had on the pitch, I'm convinced of that."

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    1. FACUPARSE
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      Was he not grilled on signings? we need about 7 and it's all too late.

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      1. Texas Pete
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        He could play his wildcard,

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    2. mischty
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Different version of the same thing he's been saying for years.
      #Fingersinearsnotlisteningnomorelalalalalala

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  22. Qubit
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    So far my only major gripe is that I went for Mirallas instead of Nolan, against my better judgement

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    1. mischty
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      will be better in the long run, if form holds. Nolan barely scores in away games. Good home games for WHU coming up though.

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  23. mischty
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    16 pts on the bench so far, can I almost pick 'em or what 🙂 ?

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  24. Feed tha Sheep
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    Looks like my prediction of barkly being the bargain of the season is on course

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  25. The Machine
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Who cares if United haven't looked sharp at all?

    They're getting the job done

    Unlike Arsenal, with 65% possession

    #WengerOut

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    1. Manani
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      #efficiency

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  26. Studgie G
    • 14 Years
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    I was planning to go without rvp but he's man utds only regular fantasy scorer so I think i'll get him

    not a kneejerk but you have to have him just because no one else contributes on their team 14 mil is the only crap thing about it

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  27. JJO
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    Disgustin defending from Swansea

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    1. Penang Sandman
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      yep, they control and well, defend it like barca

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  28. Red Devil Swede
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    What to do with Arsenal? They play away to Fenerbache on Wednesday, then away to Fulham. They're down on their knees already with a thin, thin squad.

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    1. The Machine
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Who do you have?

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    2. Jimmers
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      get rid of Wenger

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  29. Tiki-Taka
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    Can someone explain to me why Sturridge went from 9 BPS (and so was on for 2 bonus points) to 7 BPS and therefore 0 bonus?

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 16 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Scores were provisional.

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      1. Tiki-Taka
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        Cheers, just desperate for as many points as I can get after a very average start, could have used the bonus points

        Last year Sturridge would have got all 3 or at least 2 🙁

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