β†’ The 2014/15 season was Sergio Aguero's best ever for Fantasy returns. Seven of his goals/assists and 36 of his FPL points came in two meetings with which club that year? Scout Betting
21 September 2013 1880 comments
Mark Mark
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Denied winnings by the woodwork after Robin van Persie notched one but struck the bar against Palace, we’re three Flutters down and still without a win. Nevertheless, we’re turning up with another tenner this week, determined to turn the tide via another array of Scout Pick’s inspired markets from Paddy Power.

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Moving to this week’s Flutter markets, we start with the hot favourite for the Gameweek armband. Arsenal’s Olivier Giroud tops our poll with 22% of the vote ahead of Liverpool’s Daniel Sturridge, with both strikers having claimed four goals in four league starts thus far. Both find a home in this week’s Picks, although we’re looking to Giroud to help us prise some cash from Paddy Power. Our bookmaker friends are offering 8/1 on Giroud scoring two or more goals with an Arsenal clean sheet against visiting Stoke; we’re happy to take them up on that to the tune of Β£3 of our stake.

As we move into the Scout Picks midfield, we find a man in form in the shape of Swansea’s Mihcu. Having notched in back-to-back matches this week, Michu makes a trip to Selhurst Park on Sunday, perhaps leggy from Europa League exploits but, nonetheless, sure to provide the key threat to Ian Holloway’s men. The Spaniard takes pride of place back in our Picks for the first time this season and Paddy have put odds of 15/2 on Michu netting a third goal in a week, with the Swans keeping a shut-out. We’ll gladly throw them another Β£3 of our tenner on this one.

Finally, Hatem Ben Arfa is another man in form and heavily backed going into the Gameweek. With Hull City visiting St James’ Park, many have already banked a third consecutive win for Alan Pardew’s outfit. If that turns out to be the case, then Ben Arfa is surely set to play his part. Paddy have a Ben Arfa goal with a Newcastle shut-out at 7/1, making it our bet of the week and enough to prise the final Β£4 from our mitts.

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

  1. There's Always One!
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    Any word on Brady today lads?

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    1. UnitednationsXI
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      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      i am also looking for this....will be ticked off if he came on as a late sub.

      brady or kim?

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      1. There's Always One!
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        12 years, 2 months ago

        Id imagine he'll play 90mins or none. If he fit he'll start

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    2. Sean.
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      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      could be lucky enough to get you 2pts πŸ˜†
      i'm stuck with him to

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      1. There's Always One!
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Bit harsh! This lad takes free kicks, set pieces, and penalties

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    3. RabMac
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      12 years, 2 months ago

      According to Total FPL lineups he is in the team.

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      1. There's Always One!
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        12 years, 2 months ago

        Is that reliable

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        1. RabMac
          • 12 Years
          12 years, 2 months ago

          They are usually pretty good mate but I can't give you a definitive answer I am afraid.

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  2. Liastro ⭐️
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Who to captain from this lot? No idea whatsoever!

    Michu, Walcott, Ben Arfa, Giroud, Benteke or Soldado?

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    1. Q
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      I have the same players and the same dilemma..I'm alternating between meeeechooo and tekkers

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    2. drughi
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      I'm going with walcott, think he will get a goal and an assist

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    3. Dogba
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      12 years, 2 months ago

      I have those and went with Soldado, just based on a gut feeling. The odds say Giroud.

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      1. Dogba
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        *Currently on Soldado. Been swtching between him and Wally :/

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    4. BeachBadger
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Im on Tekkers. I have no Giroud or Arfa but would prob still back tekkers. I'm swapping and changing in my mind every 5 mins though haha

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    5. TheSteady ¤ Wines th…
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      I have all of those besides HBA. I'm captaining Michu on my gut feeling πŸ™‚

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    6. Sean.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      i'm going HBA 😎
      risky, but if you dont do it inform,Hull home when do you...
      could be a nice differential
      not many insane enough to let him loose with the armband

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  3. Barrier Freeman
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    Woohoo! It's the usual Saturday morning 'Who the hell should I captain, even though I know regardless of how long I spend decided I will pick the wrong person* dilemma.

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    1. banskt
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      When in doubt, captain *_ _ _ *

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      1. Q
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Benteke

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        1. MJ6987
          • 15 Years
          12 years, 2 months ago

          Too many letters

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          1. Q
            • 13 Years
            12 years, 2 months ago

            Ben

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      2. JJO
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        When you dont have brain and no courage pick him

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    2. There's Always One!
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Well then decide who you want as captain and then pick someone else!

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  4. banskt
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Zabaleta or Barkley for today?

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    1. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Zabaleta

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      1. banskt
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        Thanks.

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  5. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Please, i just need a Safe captain pick with the most likely to score points:

    Walcott
    Giroud
    Benteke
    Lampard
    RVP

    Thanks

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    1. Zimppa
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Don't we all πŸ™‚

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      1. Zimppa
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        I'm going with Benteke myself.

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    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 16 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      14.0

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    3. Dukes of Hazard
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      I think if you want to go safe Walcott Giroud and benteke are you best options. Their it's much between them however so I won't give out one name just use your gut, it's a personal decision.

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    4. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Think I'll go Giroud

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    5. banskt
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      This is a game, and its all prediction, hence nothing is "safe". Giroud / Walcott seems to be the choice of the week, but for my team, the armband is on Mertesacker till now. (Would you believe it was on Wolfs till yesterday night? Now, why did I change that? ... PS. I have RVP, Giroud, Yaya, Eriksen, Coleman, Ivanovic, Zabaleta, Morrison - everybody with some good fixture.)

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  6. gunner1994
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    RMT Wildcard

    Mignolet
    Coleman Reid Dawson
    Walcott Eriksen BenAfra Shelvey
    Sturridge Giroud Benteke

    Subs: Boruc, Brady, Wilson, Riether

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  7. Evs
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    • 16 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    I'm ready for my team to pump up the points today πŸ™‚

    PMA πŸ˜‰

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    1. JJO
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Whos your captain EVS?if I may ask πŸ™‚

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      1. Evs
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        • 16 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Theo.

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    2. Dago
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Well Lambert will score I took him out for a hit last night. Good luck.

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  8. Woy of the Wovers
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    Prediction for the number of clean sheets this week?

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    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      6

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    2. Billy Gilmore
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      6

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    3. Woy of the Wovers
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      I'd say 7.

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    4. Ginkapo FPL
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      19

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      1. Woy of the Wovers
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Which team are scoring, I wonder.

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    5. MJ6987
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      8

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    6. Dogba
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      4

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  9. A Defender's Nightmare
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Guys, Eriksen played about 70mins in his debut.

    Do we think this will happen every match?

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    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 16 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Unlikely.

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      1. A Defender's Nightmare
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        OK.

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    2. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Sometimes it will be 59.

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    3. MJ6987
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      No, he usually played 90 mins for Ajax

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

      No, he'll be looking at a lot of gametime going forward.

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    5. banskt
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      I hope 90 (biased since I have him in my team)

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  10. Park the bus
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Luiz or Koscileny for my WC? Kos would free up funds to go Oscar to Silva next week...

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    1. Dukes of Hazard
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Mertesaker.

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    2. RabMac
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      According to total FPL lineup Luiz is not in the starting 11 this week so that may make your decision easy.

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  11. Rinseboy
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    who on right now is going Benteke captain?

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    1. Dukes of Hazard
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Me. Between Walcott soldado and Michu.

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      1. Q
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Him or michu

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    2. The Shoonchy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Between him and Michu

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

    Repost, lost at bottom page:
    WC team good to go for more than this GW?

    Captain tips?

    Migs / Lewis

    Zabaleta / Coleman / Collins (Rio / Chester)

    Walcott / Barfa / Moses / Michu (Jedinak)

    Sturridge / Giroud / Rooney

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    1. banskt
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Depends.
      Calculated risk - Coleman (against a side who have been very poor going forward)
      Under the radar - Walcott
      Sublime form - Michu // Rooney
      Form & fixture - Ben Arfa // Giroud // Sturridge

      Me being me, I would have captained Coleman of this lot. A CS (almost guranteed) + bonus points + (may be a goal / assist). I love the risks though.

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  13. d452
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    On my WC...

    Migs, Lewis
    Rio, Chester, Gabbidon, XX, XX
    Walcott, Michu, HBA, Eriksen, XX
    Sturridge, Benteke, Giroud

    Please pick...

    A - Dawson, Coleman, Brady/Huddlestone (or another 5.4m)
    B - Dawson, Zab, JWP/Morrison/Kasami
    C - Nastasic, Walker, Morrison
    D - Dawson, ShawX/Hurth, Brady/Huddlestone (or another 5.4m)

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    1. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      C

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  14. Milner4eva
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Giroud (c) 😎

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    1. Whazza
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Your username shows just how little you know about football :mrgreen:

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      1. Milner4eva
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        lmao

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

        hahaha

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  15. Ady87
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    If you had tog ive Ozil, HBA or Ivanovic captaincy this week who would it be?

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    1. Whazza
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      hba

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    2. Venom Snake
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      HBA

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  16. duncansarmy
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Right, done. Good to go?

    Mignolet
    Coleman • Ferdinand • Collins
    Eriksen • Walcott(v) • Michu(c) • HBA
    Lukaku • Giroud • Rooney

    Subs: Daniels/Whittingham/Chester/Turner

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  17. Indio
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Anyone here happy to risk a 4.0 keeper?

    I've currently got Migs/Boruc in my provisional WC draft, but a mate tells me I'm crazy, as it's a 'waste' to have Boruc on bench (admittedly, I'd probs play Migs for next 5 fixtures). While I could certainly use the 0.5 generated by downgrading Boruc to a 4.0, surely the sub goalie should have gametime?

    What do you guys think?

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    1. Kuqi Monster
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      I've gone boruc /davis.

      If I had mignolet, I'd get a 4.0 to go with him.

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      1. RamaJama
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Getting migs and Lewis on WC

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    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 16 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      I have Etheridge. he does the job. Use a transfer if Mignolet gets injured.

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      1. pundit of punts
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Who are you captaining TM?

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        1. TorresMagic™
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          • 16 Years
          12 years, 2 months ago

          Etheridge probably. No idea.

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          1. pundit of punts
            • 12 Years
            12 years, 2 months ago

            Lol

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    3. Dukes of Hazard
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      I think people overestimate how much 0.5 actually brings to the team. The truth is if migs gets a red card what do you do? Have no keeper for two weeks? Use a ft to cover those 2 weeks? Personnel at I think your better of. Having cover.

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    4. The Shoonchy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      I've had Mignolet and (4.0 Daniels) from the start
      Has worked like clockwork for 3 out of 4 gameweeks

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  18. Kuqi Monster
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    HBA (c) - who's with me?

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    1. Dogba
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Do you really have that much faith in him?

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      1. Kuqi Monster
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        in form player, at home, against hull - gotta be worth a punt.

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  19. Dukes of Hazard
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Anyone around from the ligue1? Best of luck to you all. Even you Louis.

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    1. Kuqi Monster
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      I'm away to goonerbryon, I'm doing rubbish though!

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      1. Dukes of Hazard
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Stade de Reims. Nice little team πŸ™‚ it's only 4 weeks in however. I have started off alright but got smashed by shipstontrev last week.

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  20. Messi & fabregas
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Which 2 to Play?

    A. M.Turner
    B. Collins

    1. Speroni
    2. Boruc

    thanks

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  21. FFS 12_13
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Benteke or Suarez as a striking transfer in? Or do I stick with Soldado? Won't cost any points.

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    1. Dogba
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Stick.

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    2. Milner4eva
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      stick

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

      Stick. A

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

      stick

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  22. Triple J
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Sturridge, Giroud, Walcott or HBA captain? Killing! πŸ™‚ Currently have Giroud, but not sure.

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    1. Milner4eva
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Giroud

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    2. lightspeed
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      All in good form so one deciding factor should be pens.

      That leaves giroud and hba

      Not sure I would trust hba or newcastle for that matter.

      With ozil feeding giroud, I am sure there will be chances. On tv too.

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  23. MJ6987
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    I can't wait till next week when captaincy dilemmas will be a thing of the past!

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    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Rooney

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      1. Milner4eva
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        you spelt rvp wrong πŸ˜‰

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        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 16 Years
          12 years, 2 months ago

          Change Ronaldo in your username. Pick something realistic.

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          1. MJ6987
            • 15 Years
            12 years, 2 months ago

            Merson?

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      2. MJ6987
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Not for me but if you have him, he will be the second best option around.

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  24. royals forever
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Who on a WC who is the best 8.3MF to get

    Rest of Front 8

    Walcott Ben Arfa Moses Barkley

    Giroud Sturridge Rooney

    Any help would be appreciated

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    1. Kuqi Monster
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      eriksen

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    2. MJ6987
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Yeah, Eriksen at that price range. He should be 9.0m

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

      Eriksen

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  25. Jimrod™
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    I wonder if this kind of thing will lead to some more interesting American Football style set plays in "Soccer" -

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wUFbLdpgiME

    πŸ™‚

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  26. Messi & fabregas
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Good to go gents?

    Boruc
    Turner / Terry / Dawson
    Walcott (c) / Michu / Lampard (vc) / Eriksen
    Giroud / Sturridge / Soldado

    Speroni / Collins / Jedinak / Chester

    1mil in the bank to upgrade rooney for soldado next week

    thanks

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  27. Valar(Keith)
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    First time captainin Giroud..
    Gone him over
    Wally, Soldado. Arfa, Benteke and Michu..
    Good luck to all

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    1. Jax
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Giroud isn't going to score every week

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  28. Malkmus
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Wow, as an Oscar owner that is great to hear Jose talk him up as their no 10, tempted to (c) him now. Currently on Theo, anyone in the same boat?

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    1. Donnie Brasco´s
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      I Have Theo for (C) but i iam i serious doubt.... Last 5 games Arsenal vs Stoke is 1:0 or 0:1
      Stoke is very god in defence especialy on start of the season.... So i think Theo is risky for (c)

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      1. Malkmus
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        I know, I'm not convinced even though the majority of posters on here are going for him. At least he scored midweek. Will just have to wait and see. TBH none of my ml's have oscar so if he kicks off it will be a nice diff anyway

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    2. Squeaky Bum Time
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Yep, same boat here, had it on HBA and then Wally for a while but Oscar seems good to me, serious punt but I am getting rid next week I think

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  29. Ginkapo FPL
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    OptaJoe ‏@OptaJoe 8m

    42.2% - Norwich City have averaged the lowest possession figure in the 2013-14 Barclays Premier League so far (42.2%). Loose

    Dont look at the teams, look how ridiculously high that number is

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

    Good to go?

    Mignolet.
    Vidic, Koscielny, B.Turner.
    Walcott, Eriksen, Redmond, Brady.
    Van Persie, Soldado, Benteke(c).

    Subs: Rudd, Ward-Prowse, Chester, Shaw.

    0FT; £2.1m in the bank.

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    1. Donnie Brasco´s
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Brady will not play today, Shaw is better option.
      If Brady come in game he will play 15-20 mins and you will get 1 pts
      πŸ™‚

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