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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. SuperOsçarBaby
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    Siggy baps?

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    1. Podge
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      no

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  2. Villain_123
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    If i was to have Mata, and he didn't play for Hull, but started against Villa, would i still get points for him?

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    1. Anonymous
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      Yep

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  3. GoonerByron
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    Not too worried about Lukaku as long as he's given 20-30 mins... Does this make him more likely to start against Villa now, with Torres then 'saved' for a United start?

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    1. FC Tinker
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      Time to change the grav...

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      1. GoonerByron
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        No way, I love Kos... Got tore a new one by Gabby yesterday though 🙁

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    2. Prime
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      I don't see why they would rotate, not much at least. That's just wishful thinking imo.

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  4. Messi & fabregas
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    so it looks like

    soldado 3

    lloris 2

    dawson 1?

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    1. Cruicky
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      Soldado, Vertonghen, Dawson.

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    2. Yossi
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      Vert for 2

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    3. The Finnisher
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      Soldado 3, Vertonghen 2, Dawson 1 as things stand

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    4. Setting the Toney
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      where are u getting these from? are you calculating them yourself?

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      1. Cruicky
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        Click scores, then detailed stats and then its under BPS column.

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        1. Setting the Toney
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          thanks

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          1. Santi Cathorla
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            click scores where?

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  5. ...---...
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    As soon as Lukaku comes on I'm diving in to have him as the next goalscorer.

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  6. DropPointsNotBombs
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    Looking at goalscorer markets on bet365 and they have Ba favourite to score first

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    1. TJR
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      He playing?

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      1. DropPointsNotBombs
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        Not starting

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  7. Heytch
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    regretting already not following my FPL gut on Lampard/Studge instead of Coutinho/Luka...

    come on blues!

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    1. I taught Ashley Young how t…
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      Coutinho looked really good. I think I might be proven wrong with all my calling him overrated

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  8. DonTheSpecialOne
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    Chelsea down 0-1 till HT, Torres pen miss and open goal miss. Lukaku in 45 for brace. Yeah.

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    1. Scottys Army
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      hard luck

      fatty on pens

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  9. Obi Wan Elokobi
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    Thoughts on these transfers for a -4. Lukaku to P.Cisse and Ivan to Coleman

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    1. LOL LINGARD SCORED
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      Not taking any hits this year so I disagree. I have both but I've done Ivan > Zaba. Keeping Lukaku for one more week and benching Hazard in the blank.

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    2. TJR
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      See how Newcastle look first

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    3. LOL LINGARD SCORED
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      I'd also go for Bony or Lamber over Cisse atm

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  10. LOL LINGARD SCORED
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    Can't wait for Ivanovic's brace + clean sheet 🙂

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  11. Scottys Army
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    iI lukaku started would we have all these so called positive comments about torres

    Some how i doubt it ......

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    1. Grimmaldi - Send in the Clo…
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      We don't really get positive comments about Torres what ever the weather. He just rarely lends himself to those types of comments anymore.

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  12. Setting the Toney
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    If it wasn't Lukaku it would have been Berba so will still turn out better I hope

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  13. Dynamic
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    They haven't added on passing bonus yet and Vert will get three for that so him and Soldado will tie for three.

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    1. The Finnisher
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      How about Soldado +1 for the winning goal?

      I think they'll change more than just the passing though.

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    2. Yossi
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      Does Soldado not get extra points for match winning goal though?

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    3. Dynamic
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      Yes, he will get an extra one and he is two ahead ATM so they will tie.

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  14. TheRed
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    Such a shit first week for me (so far)

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  15. Raul
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    20% Luiz owners won't be happy also 22.7% mata owners

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    1. Yossi
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      Mostly casuals, all on here knew that neither of them would play

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      1. Heytch
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        this

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  16. Glasner Ball
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    Very, very proud of the boys today.

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    1. TJR
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      Well played!

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    2. Heytch
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      great effort. glad to see the big aussie immense as usual

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    3. Valar(Keith)
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      defensively impressive.. may put your guy along boruc now. congrats though.. did great

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    4. RÏɠBY
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      so what was the 'saw' thing about?

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    5. Godfather Bandit 42
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      Yeah, good wholesome display... was impressed with Ward and Jed...

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  17. Paz12
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    Torres, the first of Mourinho's new 'Untouchables'.

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    1. SuperOsçarBaby
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      He's 50m striker do he should starts 😉

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      1. SuperOsçarBaby
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        *so

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  18. Art Vandelay
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    Capoue looks a great signing from that Cameo. Spurs really look stocked with high quality midfielders. Need some guile though and I am sure they will add some and/or Bale might even stay.

    COYS

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    1. Paz12
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      They need a creative midfielder in the Modric/Mata/Cazorla etc vein.

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      1. eratrius
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        Agreed, Siggy is a shooter not a pure playmaker. And Chadli looked poor

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        1. FredrikH
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          He looked a bit sharper in the second IMO. But not impressed overall. Cameo looked solid

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  19. Make United Great Again
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    Ivanovic assist, goal and clean sheet coming up.

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    1. TJR
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      Is he RB or CB?

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      1. eratrius
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        Playing RB

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      2. Make United Great Again
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        RB

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    2. DonTheSpecialOne
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      http://www.chelseafc.com/javaImages/c7/5f/0,,10268~12017607,00.jpg

      Remember?

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  20. SuperOsçarBaby
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    12 years, 4 months ago

    Sagbo is a threat for chelsea defense 😉

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  21. Jimrod™
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    I do feel sorry for players who excel in pre-season (Lukaku) only to find themselves warming the bench so a useless turd of a striker who's done pretty much worse than any premiership striker for the last two years (considering the team and service he gets) and nothing much in pre-season can take the spot he's earned. I mean he must think what's the point? Same happened to Benayoun a few years back if I recall correctly.

    I guess you should just put no effort in pre-season to conserve your energy if playing for Chelsea...

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    1. UnderstandablyDistraught
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      Torres will have a good season this year

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      1. Jimrod™
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        Haven't we said this for the previous two years? 😀

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        1. UnderstandablyDistraught
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          I didn't but am saying it now.

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    2. Yossi
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      Torres was away for most of the pre-season, hardly his fault he "put no effort in" 😕

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      1. Jimrod™
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        But that's the point - surely he should be the one eased in to game time rather than given the main role? Maybe Mourinho is just underestimating the opposition...

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    3. Jack Frost
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      Morrisson and Rat for WHM.. surprised me a bit, although Big Sam gave a presser that telegraphed Morrison wouldn't start yet.

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    4. Heytch
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      his pre-season was ok. looked quite good in the confed cup tbh

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  22. super zlatan
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    I guess this means I def need to get rid of lukaku for gw2

    hazard > silva

    Lukaku > 8.5 striker?

    Any ideas who?

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    1. The Finnisher
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      Lambert/Bony ?

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    2. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
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      Cisse, Lambert , R.V.W , Remy , Giroud , Carrol

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    3. Buck The Trent
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      Lambo

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    4. synyster626
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      Bony I'd say

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      1. super zlatan
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        May go with bony. Cheers all

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  23. tm245
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    Chelsea folk (and others), what is their midfield shape with KDB? Don't know much about him. Thanks.

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    1. SuperOsçarBaby
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      kdb right wing, takes corner too if i'm not mistaken

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    2. Heytch
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      he will play wide right today it looks...

      can play in the hole and did so quite a bit pre-season, but expect oscar in there today

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    3. Yossi
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      Tough to know. Will be very fluid, all can play in the central role and on the flanks, although De Bruyne much prefers the central role.

      Really great player, I expect him to impress massively

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      1. Prime
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        Indeed, he's usually the standout player for Belgium, that's saying something.

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    4. tm245
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      Thanks. Looking forward to watching him.

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  24. Keep Calm and Sessegnon
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    Anyone else think this could be quite a tight game? Any other time of the season I'd say Chelsea at a canter, but first game of the season, often see promoted clubs giving a bit more just off the adrenaline of the situation. 2-1 Chelsea.

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    1. DropPointsNotBombs
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      5-0 Chelsea

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    2. eratrius
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      Few more pens from the adrenaline

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    3. Setting the Toney
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      6-0 chelsea

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    4. Keep Calm and Sessegnon
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      That'd be a no then 😉

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    5. Jack Frost
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      4-0 Chelsea

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  25. Lrf
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    Spurs did not look too impressive.

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  26. turd ferguson
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    Does anyone know what's happening with the FPL App?

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  27. Optimus.
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    just joined the 20+ points club 😎

    http://i.imgur.com/S0zl2.gif

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    1. Dynamic
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      Same 🙂

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    2. Elwood
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      You're better looking than I imagined Optimus.

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  28. Count of Monte Hristo
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    Is van Ginkel good enough to start games for Chelsea this season?

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    1. eratrius
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      I think he is, next to Ramires, but Jose is gonna heavily rotate midfield 4-5

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    2. Yossi
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      Yes, imo.

      Ramires, Van G and Lamps will be the primary three, but I think Rami and Van G will be the best partnership

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    3. DropPointsNotBombs
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      Of course he is

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  29. Lawrø
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    I still can't believe Sturridge scores the winning goal in a 1-0 victory from range and gets no bonus, Soldado scores a penalty in a 1-0 victory and grabs all three!

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    1. The Finnisher
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      He hasn't got all 3 yet...Sturridge was on 2 at full time.

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    2. eratrius
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      EXACTLY MY THOUGHTS, I can't see how the only goal scorer gets no bonus.

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    3. Acquafresca
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      Meh 🙁

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    4. Jack Frost
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      Well, I am happy that the defense (at least this year) seems to be getting some recognition. How many GK actually got 3 BPS last year... I'd bet far less than five all year. So Migs was a relief.

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    5. Licky
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      We were so good we had too many players on for Baps. 😉

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  30. Adam Lallana makes Messi lo…
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    rvp no thanks benteke did the job for my 5m cheaper.

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