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5 October 2013 4198 comments
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The Gameweek continues with four three o’clock kick-offs to follow on from City’s victory at the Etihad, before Sunderland host Man United later this evening.

Fantasy managers will be firmly focused on Liverpool’s meeting with Crystal Palace, with many backing either Luis Suarez or Daniel Sturridge with the armband, anticipating goals and a heavy defeat for the visitors.

We start the team news round-up at Anfield, then, to find that Brendan Rodgers makes just one change to the lineup that won at Sunderland. Raheem Sterling is drafted in on the right-flank with Jordan Henderson shifting to a central midfield role to replace the suspended Lucas. The formation is not yet clear – having played 3-4-1-2 at the Stadium of Light, that could be the case again, although Rodgers could also revert to a regular four-man defence with Victor Moses moving to the left flank and Jose Enrique returning to a full-back role.

Once again, Ian Holloway rings the changes for opponents Palace. Damien Delaney is fit to return, while Stuart O’Keefe, Jason Puncheon and Cameron Jerome all earn starts. Kagisho Dikgacoi, Barry Bannan, Danny Gabidon and Dwight Gayle make way.

Martin Jol makes a string of changes to his lineup to face Stoke at the Cottage. In come Philippe Senderos, Georgios Karagounis, Damien Duff and Bryan Ruiz as the injured Scott Parker misses out, along with Alex Kacaniklic, Kieran Richardson and Darren Bent. Mark Hughes also makes changes for the visitors as Stephen Ireland and Matt Etherington earn starts in place of Charlie Adam and Kenwyne Jones. That would indicate that Marko Arnautovic will lead the attack for the Potters.

Cardiff are unchanged for the visit of Newcastle, as Malky Mackay keeps faith with the starting XI that won three points at Fulham, leaving match winner Jordon Mutch benched. As expected, the Magpies tweak their starting lineup following Monday night’s disappointing first half at Goodison. Alan Pardew makes the decision that Hatem Ben Arfa owners were dreading: the Frenchman gets dropped to the bench as his compatriot Yohan Cabaye earns a start, along with Papiss Cisse with Vurnon Anita out of the matchday squad. Not surprisingly, Mike Williamson starts in central defence with Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa dropping out.

Finally, at the KC stadium, the Tigers make just one change with Stephen Quinn benefiting from Robbie Brady’s absence following an hernia operation. Opponents Villa make two alterations – Ashley Westwood and Gabby Agbonlahor return to the lineup following injury as Yacouba Sylla and Nathan Baker drop out. That suggests a change of shape with Paul Lambert perhaps converting his 3-5-2 to a more standard 4-3-3.

The Dugout Discussion chatroom remains open to capture you real-time reactions during the afternoon’s matches and throughout United’s tea-time visit to Sunderland.

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

  1. The Machine
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    CRY love conceding to strikers

    Darrent Bent next week

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    1. Trigg ⭐️
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      I knew he would come good.

      *wipes sweat off brow*

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  2. Well you know, Triffic
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    Faye 3.9 get on!

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    1. Manilaman
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      He nailed on?

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      1. Gaz Downright
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        replacement for chester

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        1. Blue Moon Rising
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          How long is Chester out?

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    1. FISSH
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      average

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    2. Tim Canterbury
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      not bad. not great either. no lukaku

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      1. Thomass
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        Got Barkley

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    3. Epic Fail
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      No.

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    4. Nopli -The Banned One (Solo…
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      'vomits'

      27 from 3 here 😎

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  4. Tim Canterbury
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    someone check negrado's price for me

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    1. Poseidon. Not arrogant, jus…
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      No.

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    2. Gargamel
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      9.3

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    3. Bubz
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      Check it yourself

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  5. Gargamel
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    Sturridge had 5 attempts in the box against Suarez 2 this game. Still up in the air who is the better player to get, but to me it looks like you could probably get both and do very well.

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    1. FISSH
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      Im tempted to keep Sturridge. think they will be pretty even

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      1. Gargamel
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        I'm definitely keeping him too

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    2. Billy Gilmore
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      He was very selfish, was Sturridge.

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      1. OPTA FPL
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        Not sure who is more selfish between them

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      2. Gargamel
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        Put two on a plate for Suarez last week, no need to overdo it 😉

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    3. Chris_White
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      Indeed, it will vary from week to week.

      Suarez is less injury prone, on some set pieces and can create more goals on his own so probably worth the extra dosh...

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      1. Last Resort...
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        And is card prone

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      2. Parm
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        Captainable for me too....

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    4. reply fail
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      Yes, but with Lukaku and Benteke coming back it becomes difficult to justify 2 LIV forwards.

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    5. Elniñorules
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      I don't think its worth owning both Garg. Pool won't be facing poor teams such as Palace and Sunderland every week. If Pool blank or someone else scores, the FPL team could be in trouble with so many strikers firing.

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      1. Gargamel
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        You'd need to commit to it for a longer period for it to work I suppose, but Liverpool do seem capable of scoring this year

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      2. sir_efo
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        two of them are going to score 70% or more from liverpool goals, so ... both togather could score 40 goals easily

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  6. Texas Pete
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    Sheesh! What's more important; saving .2 or waiting to see if the player you transfer out chooses this week to live up to his potential?

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    1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
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      I've always been of the opinion that points are waaaaay more important than $. Could be wrong though.

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    2. Wilshere Knowledge
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      If you are basing whether to keep or transfer someone from one GW, you are playing wrong.

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  7. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
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    4 Goals from RVP & my season is right back on track 🙂

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    1. Pepereina Pizza
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      essential, rvp is

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    2. MCH
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      And it'll carry on my run of everything I do going as wrong as possible! Going to back an RVP brave to lessen the pain!!!

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  8. r0nh
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    Non-RVP owners are petrified!!

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    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
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      I'm not

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      1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
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        well you bloody well should be. Today is the day we see the real RVP again.

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        1. isacki: full casual
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          Isn't that what they said last week and the one before that?

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      2. Billy Gilmore
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        Neither

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      3. r0nh
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        Yes you are!!

        You're so scared, you wont even link your team!

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    2. Trigg ⭐️
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      Almost did RvP > Suarez in a panic this morning.

      As it stands, I'm glad I didn't.

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    3. Richd
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      He's gonna tear it up, and meltdown ensues when everyone tries to get him in.

      The bravery we showed when he dropped a massive 0.1 million pounds!!!!!

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      1. Pepereina Pizza
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        OMG OMG OMG we've been waiting months for this.

        (sidenote: I wonder what is the top ranking team that has had RVP rostered since GW1 ? )

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    4. reply fail
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      I think I will survive.

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  9. JayBomb
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    2 Mids for 12.2 Ramsey & Amiltifano ??? Spelt that arse ways but who cares

    Shipping Barfa & Kasami
    Opinions and help please Thanks

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    1. Pepereina Pizza
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      keep kasami, IMO.. and do barfa/ramsey. Amalfitano has many detractors here; he is a flash in the pan by all accounts, don't overreact. wait out the int'l matches and move kasami if you're still convinced 2wks from now.

      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ErvgV4P6Fzc

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  10. thetinkerman
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    So, Rooney and RVP to do untold damage now...

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    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
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      Oh lord I hope so

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    2. TorresMagic™
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      Cue 0-1 Sunderland.

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      1. SMELL MY CHEESE YOU MOTHER
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        fingers crossed.

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    3. Tim Canterbury
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      wouldn't mind a cheeky little hattrick from rvp

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    4. reply fail
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      I like untold damage

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  11. Tim Canterbury
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    i hate that woman who reads the scores

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    1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
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      whats she done to you

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      1. Tim Canterbury
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        she sounds posh

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  12. Richd
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    So I need to offload these potentially. Is there a good order?

    Brady
    Chester
    Ward-Prowse
    HBA

    Soldado to Lukaku is my desire tranny. madness?

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    1. Wilshere Knowledge
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      Chester should be back fairly soon, Brady probably wont be out too long.

      I would say: (assuming JWP is bench fodder)

      HBA
      JWP
      Brady
      Chester

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      1. Pepereina Pizza
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        couldn't have said it better^^

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  13. GunsnRoses
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    The week in which I took out Mirallas he got the assist and this week I took out Cissoko this week and he got the assist. 🙂

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    1. JayBomb
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      So who you taking out next !

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      1. GunsnRoses
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        RVP & Ben Arfa

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  14. Scottys Army
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    Im sticking with SAS

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    1. SuperOsçarBaby
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      I'm sticking with RGL

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    2. GunsnRoses
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      A stands for ?

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    3. SMELL MY CHEESE YOU MOTHER
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      Me too

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  15. The Machine
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    WTF Lukaku no BAPS

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    1. OPTA FPL
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      because I dont have him 😉

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    2. TorresMagic™
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      He was a loser, right result.

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      1. The Machine
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        So was Jagielka

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    3. get_in
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      😀

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  16. Wolverine
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    I captained Rvp....excited

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    1. Richd
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      i have excitement

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    2. JayBomb
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      You deserve something after keeping the faith this long !

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      1. Wolverine
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        I planned to bring him in for this run and only got him last week lol but thanks anyway! Big chance to climb rankings if he gets a brace

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  17. Last Resort...
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    This was probably beaten to death, but did anyone get a good view on the assist for sturridges goal... if there was one.

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    1. Elniñorules
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      No assist fo sho

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  18. The Machine
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    Rooney brace, Robin hat-trick and we'll have RAR

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    1. Scottys Army
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      4 million more expensive though.

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    2. OPTA FPL
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      A is Adam Janujai with 5 assists?

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    3. Chris_White
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      RAWR*

      😉

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  19. Voyeur
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    Currently got Suarez / Sturridge & Rooney up top.

    I want a bit of Lukaku action (HUL next GW), who should I transfer out?

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    1. reply fail
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      Sturridge, but maybe Rooney after tonights game.

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  20. Richd
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    How many hits you all taken?

    Me, 1.

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    1. Tim Canterbury
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      4

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    2. Voyeur
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      loads, I love a good hit more than a crack addict

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  21. Tim Canterbury
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    how many boobs is suarez going to get?

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    1. Well you know, Triffic
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      2

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    2. TorresMagic™
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      3

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      1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
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        total recall?

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  22. Colonel Shoe 肝池
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    suarez (c) and studge saved me from zab and coleman

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  23. Mr Wizard
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    Ok....it's game time....who has the toy dolls to do giroud to lukaku ?? Huh?!!!

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    1. Well you know, Triffic
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      RVP -> Lukaku. Minerals.

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  24. jas5sk - Youtube channel
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    Surely, anything less than a win will see David Moyes sacked here?

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    1. Tim Canterbury
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      he gets at least 3 years. utd arn't as shallow as other clubs

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      1. Ginkapo FPL
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        The fans are

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        1. JK - Cønt ⭐
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          Not all

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    2. Snikiii
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      no way he is sacked before the end of the season

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  25. Lateriser 12
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    I get that you'll don't have him in your team, but he's still a beautiful player is Robin.

    Don't bad mouth our pool old Robin will ya lads.

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    1. The Machine
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      So is Suarez

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    2. TorresMagic™
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      pool?

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    3. Chris_White
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      Indeed he is. He'll be back this week and people will cry about having to re-shuffle half of their team in order to bring him back in 😎

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  26. Tim Canterbury
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    *sharpen's the rvp gloating knife*

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    1. Lateriser 12
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      Don't jinx it boys.

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  27. BobB
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    This season there are so many strikers who are worth considering - and I don't include RvP at that price. When fit, Benteke, Sturridge, Suarez, Soldado, Giroud, Rooney, Lukaku, Aguero, Negredo, Remy, Lambert and possibly Bent. Much leaner pickings in midfield: Ozil, Ramsey, possibly Eriksen, possibly Michu....who else leaps out right now?

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    1. Well you know, Triffic
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      Walcott Silva Mata will come good soon imo.

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    2. OPTA FPL
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      wtf Sold-ado

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  28. United13
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    Can't wait for the evra goal!

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    1. Tim Canterbury
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      amen!

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  29. Nopli -The Banned One (Solo…
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    To all the Casual RVP(c) owners : Don't get your hopes up too high 😆

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    1. Richd
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      Sunderland are woeful, this is going to be carnage :D:D

      2 goals 2 assists 3 baps for RVP

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  30. Demí
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    Is our dear Mark doing a little better this week?

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    1. FPL Touches
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      19

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