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Monitor – David Silva

Having failed miserably to defend their title last time out, City’s decision to install Manuel Pellegrini at the helm is a deliberate move away from the more conservative approach favoured by Roberto Mancini. The Chilean’s summer acquisition of forwards Alvaro Negredo and Stevan Jovetic, however, while good news for City fans, has led to fears that the up-front rest and rotation policy so favoured by Mancini will once again rear its head.

With a goal and assist over the first couple of Gameweeks, David Silva has thrown his hat in the ring as a real alternative route into an attack that has already racked up six goals – more than any other side in the top-flight. The little Spaniard affords a far greater security of game time, with his creativity crucial to creating chances for Pellegrini’s frontmen and ahead of a home clash with Hull, his Fantasy bandwagon is in overdrive as Eden Hazard and Juan Mata owners look to the City playmaker as a premium midfield alternative.

In this latest article for members, we analyse Silva’s performances so far. Check on his progress compared to last season and assess his credentials at the most sought-after midfielder in the Fantasy Premier League (FPL) game ahead of the weekend’s fixtures.

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  1. Adro3
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    A, B or C please.

    A. Toure --> Collins (-4)
    B. Benteke --> Soldado (-4)
    C. Other...
    B means I play Chester against City. Used my freebie this week too.
    Thanks 🙂

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    1. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      A

      if u must

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    2. r0binh0
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      I'm in a similar boat and I'm going to play Chester. Means you can wait til the transfer window is done and dusted before deciding which defender to bring in for him. I'm thinking Reither at the moment who has lovely GW4, 6 and 7 fixtures.

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      1. Wilshere Knowledge
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        I'm playing Chester as well! I just hope he doesn't lose e points!

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      2. Adro3
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        True. May do B, I don't wanna lose all those points from not having a 3rd striker playing.

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        1. Adro3
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 7 months ago

          Anyone else, before I make my choice xD

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          1. r0binh0
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 7 months ago

            What if you do nothing? Are you unable to get 11 out? If so then without question getting in a striker for -4 makes a lot more sense than getting in a defender (even though the defender needs to be moved on at some point)

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    3. EmreCan Hustle
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Play Chester. Collins minus 4=Chester vs city imo.

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      1. Adro3
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        Yh. Thanks, would you do B then?

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        1. EmreCan Hustle
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 7 months ago

          save it, if you can!

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    4. Gizmo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      not B

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      1. Adro3
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        Oh, OK. Thanks.

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  2. junitrules
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    I've just noticed that Leon Britton didn't play in GW2. I thought he was nailed on?

    4.5m bench fodder midfielder fail

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    1. Scottys Army
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      canas is ahed of him now

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      1. junitrules
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        Poo, there's another boring transfer I need to sort sometime in the future

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    2. Woy of the Wovers
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      There's a lot of us with failed benchfodder still to shift.

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  3. r0binh0
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Now Spurs have signed Chiriches I guess that rules Dawson out as a Toure replacement? Might have to resort to Reither instead. Anyone got any other suggestions?

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    1. Eboue
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Coleman, vidic

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      1. r0binh0
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        Already have Coleman and I'm a little worried about Vidic guaranteed minutes. Is that silly? Really want to get in a nailed on starter for Toure.

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        1. Eboue
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 7 months ago

          I think visit is just about nailed on, for 5m I'd say Reid, Dawson are best, are a gunner for .5 more!

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      2. r0binh0
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        And besides at the Vidic price range I'd prefer Walker anyway. Looking to spend 5m or less.

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        1. Woy of the Wovers
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 7 months ago

          Not a lot in the 5m price range. Bags of points in the 5.5-6.5m range.

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          1. r0binh0
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 7 months ago

            I'm an RVP owner so I'm looking at 6.5 Coleman 5.0 4.0 4.0. Reither then Williams in GW8 I think will sort me out.

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    2. LOCO ABREU
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      i think Viriches is only a backup, he will play europa league and dawsnos in epl i think

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      1. r0binh0
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        Expensive back up when they already have Kaboul as well. It must threaten his minutes.

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        1. Feanor
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 7 months ago

          I plan on getting Vertoghen for Toure.

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          1. r0binh0
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 7 months ago

            good luck with that. 2m is a lot to lose from the rest of your squad.

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        2. LOCO ABREU
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 7 months ago

          player for the future also

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  4. beric
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    How many hits will you have taken before GW3?

    I haven't taken any yet but probably will go -4 this week

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    1. Eboue
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Had one last week, hopefully none this week. May WC next week

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    2. Woy of the Wovers
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      One. Lucky->Soldado.

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    3. Bad Pen
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      None, might have one for next week if I decide not to break out the wc.

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    4. Essan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      I took 2 last week but none this week. May take 1 over the break - I'm not planning on using my WC just yet 🙂

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    5. Spoonerism
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      One last week, one this week.

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  5. Jafooli
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 7 months ago

    Chamakh on 94.4%, probably need to get him tonight if you want to beat the rise 😕

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    1. Scottys Army
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      EMUUUUUUUUUUU

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    2. JT's Dog
        10 years, 7 months ago

        Logging in as I type

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      • Optimus.
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        J.Cole 😎 🙂

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      • Woy of the Wovers
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        That's enough to convince me.

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      • junitrules
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        Tempted

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    3. Wounded Prophets
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Attempting to sit on my hands this weekend and make no transfers to have 2 going into the internationals.

      Currently the captain is on Silva.

      Anyone that will not play this weekend or really should be changed

      Mignolet

      Shaw - Coleman - Zabaleta

      Coutinho - Nolan - Walcott - Barkley - Silva

      Soldado - Dzeko

      Lewis, Chester, Toure, Benteke

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    4. bdwhite91
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Arsenal is gonna get rocked

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    5. ~SpartakMac
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Oh there's some tasty away games for AFC.

      Looking forward to getting a ticket for BVB away!

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      1. Woy of the Wovers
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        Where is Borussia?

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        1. Jax
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 7 months ago

          dortmund...

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        2. Eboue
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 7 months ago

          😯

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    6. Gr3g
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      I think after 8 beers I'm ready to play my wildcard, or should I first have a tryout on my wife's account (know her password) HA!

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      1. King Eric, in America
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        It's always better to WC when on double-digit beers ... have two more, then the magic happens.

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        1. Captain Shirokov
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 7 months ago

          This could only end well.

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        2. Gr3g
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 7 months ago

          I think I might just manage to go for it, this might be just what I need to win FPL this season!

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        3. Ellipsis
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 7 months ago

          hahaha. I made the double digit beer wildcard magic happen twice in a row last year. I used the Jan WC for the last week. I enjoyed it so much and it worked so well that I got nicely boozed up and wild carded again immediately with the WC I had so diligently saved. Enjoy the next 2 beers and go get them Greg!

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          1. Gr3g
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 7 months ago

            That's the spirit! We all in it for the same reason (to win!?!), right...
            Gd luck to me and thx for all the support and kind words! 🙂

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            1. Ellipsis
              • 10 Years
              10 years, 7 months ago

              I got quite drunk last night fishing and them made a wildcard team that looked so perfect, I was just a few shy of the double figure beers and didn't hit make and then confirm transfers. On my first pint can of Stella...I'm going to try harder tonight! Cheers!

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    7. Eboue
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Man. Our draw is horrendous. Chelsea- want to swap?

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      1. Jax
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        not as bad as previous years. plzen? sofia?

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        1. Eboue
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 7 months ago

          I'm an arsenal fan!

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    8. FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Don't worry Arsenal. Europa League isn't that bad after all. Maybe that is the long waited trophy 😆

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      1. FPL Daniel
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        *Arsenal fans

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      2. Captain Shirokov
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        They'll hardly win that.

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        1. FPL Daniel
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 7 months ago

          They will win nothing while Wenger is there

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      3. Jax
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        arsenal v spurs final.

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      4. mvtaylor
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        But Daniel that means they don't finish bottom of their group!

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        1. Poseidon. Not arrogant, jus…
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 7 months ago

          Who did Tottenham get?

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          1. mvtaylor
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 7 months ago

            We're keeping in real in the lower leagues mate. None of this over paid prima dona top league nonsense.

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            1. Poseidon. Not arrogant, jus…
              • 11 Years
              10 years, 7 months ago

              Good answer 😀

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        2. FPL Daniel
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 7 months ago

          Ooops my bad. They surely can finish bottom 😆 hahaha . I feel bad for Arsenal fans

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    9. Ellipsis
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Has anyone managed to hunt down any extra news on the Kolo injury?

      Initially I had expected some form of update or info to trickle out of Anfield today but I suppose when they are looking to get an extra CB the last thing they want to do is turn up at the negotiating table looking overly desperate.

      I doubt now we'll know the full extent of his injury until they have made an acquisition or the window has closed.

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      1. r0binh0
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        Judging by the enormous pain, stretcher off, and crutches required I think it's fair to assume it's a bad one.

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        1. Ellipsis
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 7 months ago

          Yeah...and the groin again. Like in 2008. Crapbags! Gutted for the guy!

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    10. junitrules
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Play:

      Turner (home to Soton) or JRod (potential rotation worry now)?

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      1. Lambert Is A Goal Machine
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        worth risking rotation for the points as Turner won't keep a clean sheet this weekend.

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    11. Pabster
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Still debating Zabaleta vs. Vidic in my head. Debating so much that I didn't pull the trigger before the price rise.

      So, Zaba or Vidic? Are we worried about Vidic pitch time?

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      1. Woy of the Wovers
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        I'm a bit worried about his pitch time at Anfield.

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        1. Pabster
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 7 months ago

          Really? This weekend?

          I was thinking he's only at risk for the long-term, once Champions League starts.

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          1. Woy of the Wovers
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 7 months ago

            He'll start. It's whether he finishes, I worry about.

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      2. Wilshere Knowledge
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        I'm going Vidic, but I will put in Collins on the bench to be safe.

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      3. A.
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        Don't worry about his pitch time, worry about his fitness impacting his pitch time 😉

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    12. bdwhite91
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      How much do you think Eto'o will be? Any Chelsea fans think he'll get some good minutes?

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      1. Chris_White
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        10, maybe more. Hard to say, but Mourinho obviously likes him. Could be worth a punt if he starts putting a string of matches together.

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        1. bdwhite91
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 7 months ago

          Yeah definitely, he scores goals.

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          1. Chris_White
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 7 months ago

            The problem is CL involvement, the fact that he is 32 and competition from Lukaku (and Torres...)

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      2. Lucy.
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        Gonna be 9.5 I reckon, in line with Soldado/Negredo etc.

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    13. Chris_White
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Arsenal to win the group. Bookmark this 😉

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      1. junitrules
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        When we make several high profile signings on Monday, and get all our players back from injury completely fixed so they don't get any more. I think we will do it......

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      2. Acquafresca
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        We will come 2nd, after Dortmund.

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        1. Eboue
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 7 months ago

          This. Us signing gundogan and lewandowski from Dortmund may even mean we edge it 😉

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      3. Jax
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        no need.

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      4. The Bearded One
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        Why? It wouldn't exactly be a shock, they're top seeds.

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        1. Chris_White
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 7 months ago

          Just saying this because of all the "HAHAHA ARSENAL ARE GOING TO THE EUROPA LEAGUE" posts on here. 🙂

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    14. PGR
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Start Koscielny or Ward?

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      1. Chris_White
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        Koscielny

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      2. Eboue
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        Ward

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      3. Mojo Rojo
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        Ward

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    15. Adro3
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Reid, Collins or Coleman? (Other?)

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      1. Q--
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        Reid then collins according to ur budget issues

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        1. Adro3
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 7 months ago

          Thanks. Budget issues?

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    16. Karmanya
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      My WC team

      Vorm (Mignolet)

      Walker Coleman Fonte Collins (Ivanovic)

      Brady Jarvis Silva Whittingham (Hazard)

      Soldado Giroud (Benteke)

      Pls suggest any changes (1.0m left)

      Thanks in advance

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    17. Assisting you all day
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Everyone said last year Arsenal will struggle However they defied the odds and were the first english team to qualift for knockout stages

      This season will be no different arsenal will breeze through their group

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    18. Lucy.
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Thoughts - Vidic or Toure?

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      1. Lucy.
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        And by Toure, I mean Terry. Jet-lag to blame

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        1. junitrules
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 7 months ago

          Terry has a blank this week but after that good choice. I would go Vidic

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          1. Lucy.
            • 10 Years
            10 years, 7 months ago

            Yeah, just a general q, thinking towards my WC next week. I'm leaning towards Vidic as Luiz rotation scares me.

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            1. junitrules
              • 11 Years
              10 years, 7 months ago

              Yeah good point

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        2. Woy of the Wovers
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 7 months ago

          Terry is often confused with Toure but he doesn't mind because some of his best friends...

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          1. junitrules
            • 11 Years
            10 years, 7 months ago

            are racists?

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      2. Chris_White
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        Terry

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      3. r0binh0
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        Terry but I'd prefer Walker or Zaba over both of them.

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        1. Lucy.
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 7 months ago

          But CBs do well with the new bonus system. Zaba's too much for me. 🙁

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    19. Q--
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      vidic , regarding the fact that toure is injured 😀

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      1. Q--
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        reply fail

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    20. Captain Shirokov
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Right lads, have no idea what to do with my team.

      Marshall

      Kos - Collins - Turner

      Kim - Mirallas - Theo - Silva

      Soldado - Sturridge - Dzeko

      (Migs) (Coleman, Chester, Haz)

      I suppose I could get Michu in for Haz but even that doesn't really appeal to me. Thoughts? Maybe I should save the FT.

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      1. FPL Daniel
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        Who cares man, celebrate our easy group and lol to Arsenal fans 😆 😆 😆 😆 😆 😆 😆

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        1. Chris_White
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 7 months ago

          😀

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    21. FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Are Arsenal gonna be better than Marseile for 3rd place..? Hardly IMO hardly

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      1. Eboue
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        Are you a friend of forca's daniel? You are a shade blinded IMO

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    22. Manky Yanc
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Anyone know if / how you can get C4C on a Sky box for the Swansea game ??

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    23. Captain Shirokov
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7gasxpPiews

      Endless entertainment.

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    24. Bo Bosson
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      Hi all would love some advice.

      A: Oscar /Gunnarson/ Brady
      Or
      B: Paulinho/ Nolan/ Gunnarson

      All advice greatly appreciated. .7 in the bank

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      1. Q--
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        paulinho nolan brady

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        1. Bo Bosson
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 7 months ago

          Thanks.

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    25. 4vets
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      It's at times like these you realise who you're never going to reply to on here again.

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      1. Elniñorules
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        *contemplates a reply*

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        1. 4vets
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 7 months ago

          Well, I'd never reply to you anyway!

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          1. 4vets
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 7 months ago

            Doh!

            😉

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      2. Bo Bosson
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        Indeed#tool

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      3. King Eric, in America
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        Ahh, yes.

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    26. Karmanya
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      6.5 mil. Best midfielder???

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      1. Captain Shirokov
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        Brady + 1.5m

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        1. Karmanya
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 7 months ago

          Have him already

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      2. Lambert Is A Goal Machine
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        Ramirez

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    27. Acquafresca
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 7 months ago

      You guys are all a joke. Just wait until Arsenal prove you all wrong.

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      1. Chris_White
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        +1 😉

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      2. DelPuich
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 7 months ago

        shhhh

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