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18 August 2013 4717 comments
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Sunday’s two matches get underway with a Selhurst Park encounter that finds Crystal Palace host Andre Villas-Boas’ Spurs. Two hours later, Chelsea start their double Gameweek with a home clash with Hull City as Fantasy mangers brace themselves for an avalanche of points.

The team news from Palace finds Ian Holloway keep the faith with much of the side that won promotion from the Championship. Holloway keeps the new boys on the bench, with Marouane Chamakh and Jose Campana in reserve while the likes of Aaron Wilbraham and Scott Dobbie are handed starts. New signing, Dwight Gayle, does get his Premier League debut up front, however.

Visitors Spurs are without Gareth Bale but can call on the services of Jan Vertonghen who is fit to line up alongside Michael Dawson in defence. Danny Rose gets the nod at left-back as expected. In midfield, Gylfi Sigurdsson looks to be starting in the Bale role, with Nacer Chadli given a debut on the left-flank. All eyes will be up front, however, as Roberto Soldado makes his first start following his £26 million move from Valencia.

Our Dugout Discussion chatroom is now open and will be available for those who fancy live chat during this match and into the tea-time clash at Stamford Bridge.

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  1. The EJJ
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    Dembele off, bit odd? Tired from int games probably.

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    1. Prime
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      PLayed only a couple of mins for Belgium, also was out most of the training. He had a slight injury.

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  2. LewanGOALski
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    12 years, 4 months ago

    Dembele off 😐

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  3. Sleep Talk
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    12 years, 4 months ago

    Might we see Capoue challenge for a CB-spot as well or is he primarily a midfielder?

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    1. denial
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      I've been wondering that. Threatens Dawson possibly.

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      1. Sleep Talk
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        With Sandro back, I can't see him getting the nod over either him, Paulinho or Dembele. Those are three quality central midfielders.

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    2. Hank van Tek
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      More like a rugby player judging from that shot.

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    3. Hyperion
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      I see Dawson being pretty nailed on if fit tbh. Captain, leader, bleeds for the club, been there a long time. I think AVB is wary of removing that from the starting line-up.

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  4. 13allack
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    12 years, 4 months ago

    I remember I've read a stat that Spurs we not awarded a single penalty last season. Cheers to Palace 😀

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  5. What Else
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Ivan + Lukaku OUT
    Coleman + Soldado IN

    Should I do it now ?

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    1. Sleep Talk
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      Wait until the evening at least.

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    2. Baby Face Nelson
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      after chelsea game

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    3. Count of Monte Hristo
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      12 years, 4 months ago

      Na don't do anything now expect watch the games.

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    4. super zlatan
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      12 years, 4 months ago

      Hold fire at least until all the games are finished.

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    5. The EJJ
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      12 years, 4 months ago

      At least wait until after the Chelsea game!

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    6. r0nh
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      No.

      Wait until the GW is over.

      Always.

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    7. What Else
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      Want to avoid price rise though, otherwise can't afford it! 😆

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      1. Sleep Talk
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        Won't rise until after the games though, so calm down. 😉

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      2. MikeyMitz
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        Certainty and not making a foolish 4 point hit matter much more than an additional .1 or .2 in your team value

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    8. MikeyMitz
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      • 16 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      And people on this site wonder where they go wrong. Take a deep breath

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    9. HVT
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      12 years, 4 months ago

      WAIT till after Wed.

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    10. Noisy Neighbour
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      12 years, 4 months ago

      One of the most important lessons I learned in my first season last year, never make a transfer until it's absolutely necessary. So unless Coleman price looks to rise tonight, hold off.

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    11. Dynamo Chicken
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      12 years, 4 months ago

      How would you feel if Ivan got two cleanies and a goal this gw!?
      That's why you picked him

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  6. super zlatan
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    12 years, 4 months ago

    Another goal from soldado and that will make up for not having RVP.

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    1. The Machine
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      12 years, 4 months ago

      4.5 m difference

      3 BAPS and it's made up for it...

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      1. The Finnisher
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        12 years, 4 months ago

        Hardly. It depends what you do with the money.

        If you have Barkley + RVP over Coutinho + Soldado then this week for example the baps don't make up for it.

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        1. SayWhaaaaat
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          12 years, 4 months ago

          Yea for me it was RVP & Anelka or Benteke & Soldado.

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          1. SayWhaaaaat
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            To clarify i did the second and am happy

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    2. Elwood
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      12 years, 4 months ago

      If Soldado scores again it will be worth more points per million.

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    3. Sánchez
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      12 years, 4 months ago

      RVP owners all got Anelka.

      Lambert and Soldado outscoring those 2 at 2.5m cheaper.

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      1. Rafabio
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        Some RVP owners also have Soldado

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        1. The Finnisher
          • 14 Years
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          and no Anelka.

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      2. JWF
        • 16 Years
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        No we don't.

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        1. Matakuko
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          I do, but with Anelka!

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    4. Billy Gilmore
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Him and Benteke already have.

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    5. Demí
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      12 years, 4 months ago

      I'd consider Soldado costing 5m less and scoring half of RVP's score(pre bps) as making up for it.

      ... But i'm greedy though so want another one!

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    6. Hello. Yes, This is Dog
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      12 years, 4 months ago

      There are so many good attacking options that I genuinely think rvp isnt needed

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  7. r0nh
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    12 years, 4 months ago

    Should open the game up now, Palace will have to attack.

    Soldado to score 5 goals!!!

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    1. Billy Gilmore
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      😀

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    2. The EJJ
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Spurs don't do clean sheets so I expect a Palace goal.

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    3. LewanGOALski
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      12 years, 4 months ago

      8

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  8. DropPointsNotBombs
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    12 years, 4 months ago

    3 bonus points definitely going to Soldado

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    1. 4vets
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      No. 30 mins to play

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      1. DropPointsNotBombs
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        12 years, 4 months ago

        He's so far ahead already though, he won't get caught

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        1. 4vets
          • 15 Years
          12 years, 4 months ago

          Wait til 60 mins....

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    2. The EJJ
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Still 30 mins to go.

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  9. GlasgowFF
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    12 years, 4 months ago

    when are we expecting Chelsea team?

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    1. SUPERMAN
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      3pm gmt

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    2. Elwood
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      3:15-3:30 I think

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    3. The Bandit
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      12 years, 4 months ago

      Changed the subject I see. 🙄

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  10. The Finnisher
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    I could have sworn just 3 pages ago Soldado was being transferred out of peoples teams...

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    1. HVT
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      12 years, 4 months ago

      Shame.

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    2. Cyril Figgis
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      But that was 3 pages ago! You need to move with the times man!

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    3. Egg noodle
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      12 years, 4 months ago

      He's still dont nothing to warrant buying him. I aint paying 9.5m for someone who can score a penalty

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    4. Lanley Staurel
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      12 years, 4 months ago

      Hilarious...!

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    5. Ghost Ship
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      12 years, 4 months ago

      Stay of execution due to get out of jail penalty.

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  11. HVT
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    12 years, 4 months ago

    I need Negredo to score Monday night.

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    1. The EJJ
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      12 years, 4 months ago

      *Dzeko 😉

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      1. Sleep Talk
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        *none.

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      2. HVT
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        12 years, 4 months ago

        Bless you 😉

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      3. Absinthe Minded
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        Silva 🙂

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    2. super zlatan
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      12 years, 4 months ago

      I need a city cleanie and a zaba goal and I'm in dreamland.

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  12. mutatedllama
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    12 years, 4 months ago

    What a ridiculous penalty. Shows the difference between Arsenal & Spurs luck.

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    1. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
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      12 years, 4 months ago

      #jealous arsenal fan

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    2. The EJJ
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      12 years, 4 months ago

      I think both of Arsenal penalties were probably penos.

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      1. The Finnisher
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        12 years, 4 months ago

        No way was the second one a penalty.

        But I don't see how that Spurs one just then wasn't a penalty?

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        1. Elwood
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 4 months ago

          When Koscelney knee tripped the attacking payer up before he got the ball?

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        2. Villain_123
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          12 years, 4 months ago

          On MOTD it was clearly shown that it should of been a pen, only call that i disagree with is that Vlaar didnt get booked when he made a lunge which was similar to Kos'.

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        3. Woy of the Wovers
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          12 years, 4 months ago

          Look like one to me too. Kosc played the ball through Agbonlahor.

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    3. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
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      Spurs did not get a single penalty last year.

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    4. Elwood
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      12 years, 4 months ago

      The pens were both legit.

      Did you watch match of the day or you an Arsenal fan?

      The red card was legit too and I have Kosc in my team.

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      1. UnderstandablyDistraught
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        It was a horrible penalty decision

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    5. Davido989
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      I don't support either but you're sobbing over nothing.

      Grow a pair.

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    6. Count of Monte Hristo
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Arsenal also had a GK jumping about like an idiot and a CB going to ground in the box then lunging into a foul having just been booked.

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    7. Mílanista
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      12 years, 4 months ago

      Spurs not getting a penalty last season probably got you into the Champions League.

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    8. Baby Face Nelson
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      12 years, 4 months ago

      you make your own luck

      we are just poor.. signs have always been there

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    9. LewanGOALski
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      2nd Ars wasn't a peno.

      But easily RC for Szczesny for the 1st o e

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  13. Brouhaha
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    12 years, 4 months ago

    is it me, or is Aaron Lennon rubbish?

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    1. DropPointsNotBombs
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      12 years, 4 months ago

      It's definitely not you

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    2. The EJJ
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      Just average.

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  14. Revival
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    • 13 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    First Spurs goal from the penalty spot since 6th May 2012.

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  15. FPL Emu
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Jedinak looking like a potential source for bonus points, judging from his distribution and ball winning (and, admittedly, his actual bonus points).

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  16. Ricky - it doesn\'t ta…
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    12 years, 4 months ago

    1 pointer from dembele?

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  17. The Machine
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    12 years, 4 months ago

    Proxey is classy

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  18. Heisenberg:Crystal Meth Pal…
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    12 years, 4 months ago

    Has there been a GW with so many important penalties?

    Penalties to Benteke (2), Soldado, Lambert and a penalty save to Mignolet

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    1. Hybrid.power
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      And this guy has none of those players! Woop!

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  19. Chrissy Waddle - 2025/26
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    Walker has to be the most overrated player in recent times. Liability in defence and clueless going forward.

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    1. The EJJ
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      I agree, should be behind Johnson and a fit Richards for England RB imo

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  20. The EJJ
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    What a dire shot!

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  21. Heels_Over_Head
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Spurs paid less for Soldado than ManU paid them for Berbatov

    passing thought

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    1. The EJJ
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      12 years, 4 months ago

      Berbatov's a class above though.

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    2. Sleep Talk
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      12 years, 4 months ago

      Soldado yet to become top scorer though. 😉

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    3. HVT
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      12 years, 4 months ago

      Utd paid less for Rvp than Soldado and Berba ....

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  22. The Machine
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    12 years, 4 months ago

    A ball just landed here in Perth

    Any idea who it belongs to?

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    1. Dynamic
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      Capoue

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    2. The EJJ
      • 14 Years
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      😛

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  23. Dynamic
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    I love Moxey 😀

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  24. Sulk
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Only had 18 quid left in the bet fair account. Glad I got soldado at 5.6! That covers all my fpl losses for the season ahead

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  25. Acquafresca
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    12 years, 4 months ago

    So his name is pronounced KA-POO 😉

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  26. AGUEROOOOO!!!!!
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    Soldado you have done your lucky bit, now on to lukakuuuuuuuuuu better start

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  27. Sulk
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    Gareth who?

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    1. thetinkerman
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      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      I'd double up on Spurs if Bale stays!

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      1. Heels_Over_Head
        • 12 Years
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        agreed

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    2. Chrissy Waddle - 2025/26
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      McCauley?

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  28. Raul
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    Walker and Lennon have just butchered the ball

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  29. Glasner Ball
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Possession 49% Palace vs 51% spurs. Not bad for a £10Million pound squad vs a top of the table mega bucks team.

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    1. Dynamic
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      Hardly top of the table? About 5th.

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    2. thetinkerman
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      12 years, 4 months ago

      Possession means litte in modern football. Some teams play possession football, others direct, pressing or counter attacking football

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    3. Davido989
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      I think Palace have been brilliant today. Encouraging seeing as you're playing a top side.

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  30. Davido989
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    I much rather own Soldado, Benteke and Lukaku/Sturridge than RVP with a midpriced striker and a cheap one.

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    1. thetinkerman
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      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      BUT RVP IS ESSENTIAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 😉

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