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21 September 2013 1880 comments
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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 £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 £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 £4 from our mitts.

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

    Captaining Lukaku.

    Make of that what you will

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

      Big Gamble..if it pays of it will certainly give you an edge!! Nice to see some people Gamble! 🙂

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    2. @BigChrisso
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      You have massive balls and are not a sheep!

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    3. - DC -
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      i like it!

      Stick with it mate! He could bully West Ham with pace and power.

      Or he might just come of the bench for 10 mins and let you down.....

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    4. Mílanista
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      😯

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  2. ITS ALL GONE WRONG
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Is shelvey a good punt?

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    1. - DC -
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Not at all IMO.

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      1. Robe Wan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        +1

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

      Good if you Rotate him with someone!

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      1. ITS ALL GONE WRONG
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        the rest of my mid is walcott eriksen HBA moses. i currently have ramsey but dont want triple arsenal attack (have giroud as well)

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    3. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      No, no.....no,no,no......NOOOOOOOOOOOO!

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  3. - DC -
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Captain choice is HARRRRRDDDD this week. 😆 Currently on Walcott but far from confident or comfortable with it. Stoke frustrate and keep it tight, however, Arsenal are high on confidence, Walcott got good stats. Tempted by Ben Arfa or Benteke though?

    Who would you captain out of this lot:

    van Persie
    Benteke
    Giroud
    Walcott
    Lampard
    Ben Arfa
    Terry
    Mignolet

    ?

    I can get stung in so many ways! 😆

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

      Benteke is my Choice

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

      I've got it on HBA and am sticking. Every time I contemplate Arsenal player for the captaincy I remember they are playing a miserly defence.

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    3. System builder
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      am captaining wally as well. so at least you will have company.

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    4. Dr Ennet
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      I am captaining RVP, but that is mostly due to the fact that I asked my daughter (3 1/2) and she probably liked the sound of van Persie 😀

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      1. - DC -
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        😆

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

    Arnautovic points would be lovely today. Only 0.1% ownership 😎

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    1. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      I guarantee he won't get a single point today.

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

        Might have to find this comment after the game 😉

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

          😳

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

        🙂

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    2. Smarty Pants
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      0 points today, he plays tomorrow

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

        😳
        Ah you know what I mean

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  5. Lao Tzu
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Is R.Morrison likely to start with the likes of Downing and Cole injured?

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

      He did last week, no reason he shouldn't this week......

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

      is he still nailed on when they back from injury ? essential question

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

      Yes. He is by far their best milf

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

    I'm captaining Benteke. My reasoning is that Stoke are hard to break down defensively, which discounts Walcott and Giroud. This then leaves Michu and Benteke. I'm choosing Benteke for the early start, I fancy a nice early boost.

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

      actually might go with Michu

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      1. Robe Wan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Good call. When tekkers blanks you won't have a crap weekend

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    2. Robe Wan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Do michu instead. Palace are terrible. And michu is playing tomorrow so you have comfort all day today

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

        yeah I changed my mind, thanks

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    3. Moin
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      • 12 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Same Here!

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    4. @BigChrisso
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Benteke is a decent shout. I have him captain and just hope Giroud fires a blank v stoke

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  7. Podge
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Predictions this week:
    Nor 1 Villa 1
    Liv 2 Sou 1
    New 2 Hull 0
    WBr 1 Sund 1
    Wham 0 Eve 2
    Chel 4 Ful 0
    Ars 1 Stk 0
    Cpl 0 Swa 2
    Car 0 Tot 2
    Mci 2 ManU 2

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

      My Predictions this week:
      Nor 1 Villa 3
      Liv 1 Sou 1
      New 2 Hull 0
      WBr 2 Sund 1
      Wham 0 Eve 2
      Chel 2 Ful 0
      Ars 0 Stk 0
      Cpl 0 Swa 3
      Car 1 Tot 2
      Mci 1 ManUtd 2

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    2. QPR expects... glory!
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Nor 1 Villa 2
      Liv 3 Sou 0
      New 2 Hull 0
      WBA 1 Sund 1
      Wham 0 Eve 2
      Chel 2 Ful 1
      Ars 1 Stk 0
      Cpl 0 Swa 2
      Car 0 Tot 2
      Mci 1 ManU 1

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  8. Smarty Pants
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    why are people afraid to captain Ben Arfa?

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

      no guts no glory

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    2. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Because he only costs 7m!

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

      I'm not. Great pick with Hull defence in tatters.

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    4. Robe Wan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      He's so mercurial

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      1. Smarty Pants
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        is he really?

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  9. AgentRed
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Think I've finally settled on my team. Any final suggestions? Am on a WC so last opportunity for
    mass changes:

    Mig (Davis)
    Coleman, Collins, Zaba (Chester, Gabbidon)
    HBA, Walcott (c), Eriksen, Michu (JWP)
    Rooney, Tek (vc), Giroud

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

      Nive team. Take a deep breath and relax. Not a fan of Gabby but that is just my opinion.

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

        I'm not really either but I don't plan to ever play him. Alternatives at 4.0? I have 0.2. in the bank but would rather save that I think in case I want to upgrade to Suarez or someone in future.

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

      Nice Team!

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  10. Jafooli
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Good luck all, enjoy the points-fest 😛

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

    brady or Collins first sub?

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    1. big oak
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      despite being an evertonian
      id put collins

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

      If Brady plays he could do very well. Penalty taker, free kick taker, set piece taker.....

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    3. System builder
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      i would suggest collins

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

      Collins

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

    Thoughts?

    On my WC

    Mignolet, Lewis
    Terry, Mertesacker, Coleman, Clyne, Chester
    Walcott, Michu, Eriksen, Ben Arfa, Whittingham
    Benteke, Sturridge, Giroud

    0.2m at bank

    All the best 🙂

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    1. Gooner Kebab
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      +1

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

      It's awesome. Ace milfs!!

      No cash leftover for Rooez next GW?

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

      Nice Team!!!
      All the Best!!

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

    who would you buy ?

    1. Leiva
    2. Ravel
    3. Cowie
    4. Kasami
    5. Thomas

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

      jedinak

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    2. Fuddled FC
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      I bought Cowie, see post below but Lucas (4.5) is worth it also imo

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

        Cowie is not nailed on

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

    Fortune favours the brave.

    Walcott Captain done!

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    1. Mílanista
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      So why are you captaining Walcott?

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

        The masses will pick giroud or Sturridge I'd imagine

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    2. Smarty Pants
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Lol. I'm choosing between HBA and Walcott, and I perceive Walcott as a safe choice 🙂

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    3. - DC -
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Does it?

      😆

      Who is a better pick right now before a ball has been kicked this week?

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

      surely walcott is a safe choice?!

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    5. Podge
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      🙂

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  15. Brian (Not the Messiah)
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    manchester derby to be a 0-0 bore fest?

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

      With zab and vidic, I hope so.

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  16. Fuddled FC
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Cowie (4.4) mostly benched 5th mid anyone? He had a cracking last game and got the bps

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    1. Mílanista
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Think he only played because Bellamy was injured.

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

      Who does he play for??

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  17. SouthCoastSaint
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Those suggesting Michu isnt a good captain choice vs the others...

    Swansea played pretty much the whole game against 10 men and passed the pants off the ball. Michu did minimal running, looked sharp, and only played 76 minutes.

    Just saying

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    1. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      But you are captaining Lukaku right?

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

        Yeah feeling punty this week. Just loads of people discounting him on the basis of him playing thursday annoyed me

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        1. Wilshere Knowledge
          • 12 Years
          12 years, 2 months ago

          I'm just busting your balls. 😀 I think Michu is at his best playing 2 or 3 times a week.

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    2. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      he also scored a goal and assisted v 10 men

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  18. Trajan
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    I know it defies logic but I cannot handle having my captain in the opening game. Benteke will probably get a brace now.

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  19. getfunky
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    these captain choices are getting harder by the week

    wally, michu, benarfa, giroud, tekkers, sturridge... there are good reasons to choose any of those, heck even eriksen might be a good shout.

    i hate being indecisive

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  20. The Arsene-ist
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    options!!! all the below for a hit

    A.campbell > sturridge
    B.campbell > bentekke
    C.hernandez > eriksson
    D.hernandez > barfa
    E.hernandez > michu
    F do nothing

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    1. big oak
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      do nothing for a hit!

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      1. The Arsene-ist
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        lol

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      2. Brian (Not the Messiah)
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        I'd love to see someone do that in my mini league! 😆

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

      D

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  21. CostaCoffee
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Put my defenders in order (1-5) for GW5
    Ivan (FUL)
    Zabs (MUN)
    Coleman (WHU)
    Cahill (FUL)
    Whittaker (AVL)...

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

      Ivan Cahill Coleman Zaba Whitt

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

    Kind of miss the old system with comment/replies numbers. Would be one sided for some either way.

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    1. Mílanista
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Yeah, would be nice if those numbers were brought back into profiles.

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

        Not needed. Would help finding the RMT freaks 🙂

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  23. Porkchops Johnson
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    zab->merte for -4? Merte much better fixtures next 5 or so, and gives me the opportunity to go soldado->rooney for gw6 if soldado blanks vs cadiff. Thougths?

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

      Not for a hit no

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  24. Lao Tzu
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Which one should I bench from the following:

    A) Berbatov
    B) M.Turner
    C) R.Morrison

    Thanks

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

      C, Berbatov may do anything and Turner is at home where Norwich can tighten up. Benteke may ruin that.

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

    http://www.whoscored.com/Regions/252/Tournaments/2/Seasons/3853/Stages/7794/TeamStatistics/England-Premier-League-2013-2014

    Hull is 3rd in the league for shots conceded away from home, Stoke 7th. Both similar though with an average of 17.5 and 17 per game respectively
    Norwich, Cardiff and Palace are 2nd, 4th and 5th respectively with 15.5, 14 and 14 at home. Considerably less than hull and stoke away.
    Crude Analysis but leadin to Barfa/the arsenal boys now

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

      Small sample size is often not useful. As an example 3 of Hulls first 4 games have been vs Chelsea, MCY and 1 game where they were practically the whole game with 10 men.

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

        Good points.. The stoke pool game is a good example of what to expect from Arsenal tomorrow. Stoke were pretty horrid

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  26. DonTanTilla
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Thoughts on this please guys.
    A)Vidic & Dawson
    B)Ferdinand & Walker.
    C)Ferdinand & Dawson

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    1. ITS ALL GONE WRONG
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      A

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  27. Taribo West on a free
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Play Ravel Morrison at home or Kevin Mirallas away?

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    1. Gooner Kebab
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      mirallas

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      1. Taribo West on a free
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Was thinking that, thanks.

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

    AAAAARRRRRGGGGGHHHHH!

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

    Kim or Brady is my latest issue.

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

      Brady

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

      You're lucky if that's your only issue.

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

        It's not, 3rd defender & captain are still on the list.

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    3. Jönny
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      To play? Probably Kim... But not much in it. Toss a coin?

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  30. SPorting
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Howdo Chumps!

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    1. The Light Knight
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Morning ABG

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