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1 December 2013 5613 comments
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With Aaron Ramsey’s latest points haul still resonating within the Fantasy Football community, we now look forward to Sunday’s quartet of matches which promise to round the Gameweek off with a bang.

Proceedings begin early, with the midday kick-off at the Lane finding a Spurs side desperate to recover from their Etihad mauling against champions United. With Andre Villas-Boas on the tightrope and Wayne Rooney in red-hot form, the day looks set to get off to an intriguing start.

That’s followed by Liverpool’s visit to the KC Stadium, as Luis Suarez looks to claim his latest set of points against a Hull defence that has allowed just two goals in front of their own fans. A pair of late afternoon kick-offs come next, with Chelsea taking on Southampton at the Bridge, while City’s steamrolling home form is set to go through the gears again as Swansea draw up in Manchester.

With Rooney, Suarez and Sergio Aguero on show and sporting the armband for so many Fantasy managers, today’s events are set to cause a major swing in the ranks and mini-leagues.

The early team news from North London finds Rooney safely snuggled in the United attack although, once again, Robin van Persie is absent. The Dutchman doesn’t even make the matchday squad as his Fanatasy stock continues to diminish at pace. David Moyes is able to welcome back Nemanja Vidic, however, and he takes his place in a back four alongside Jonny Evans, with Chris Smalling at right-back. Phil Jones occupies a midfield role once more, while Shinji Kagawa earns only his third league start of the season.

Villas-Boas shuffles again, making an array of changes from the side that was humiliated at City. Nacer Chadli earns a recall on the flank, whle Mousa Dembele is also back in the lineup in the middle of the park: Lewis Holtby and Erik Lamela make way. Meanwhile, at the back, Vlad Chiriches replaces Younes Kaboul who drops to the bench.

Our Dugout Discussion chatroom is open and available throughout all today’s matches, right up until the final whistles at Stamford Bridge and the Etihad.

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

  1. Gaz Downright
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    Oh how I wish I was at WHL today.

    Going to be a memorable game!

    2-1 Spurs

    Soldado brace, Rooney to make it 0-1.

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    1. RÏɠBY
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      haha 🙂

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    2. thetinkerman
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      Clearly a CS for Walker to make up for Turner being benched, duh!

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  2. big oak
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    so these are the 11 men who should save AVB's career?

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  3. thetinkerman
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    Let me try that again!

    Murner owners - switching to Collins? Or someone else? He needs to rotate with Shaw for me.

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    1. @FPLMason
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      Thinkin abt it.

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    2. thetinkerman
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      I was considering playing him between GW15-18 to cover Shaw's poor fixtures, defo 16 and 18, but if he won't be on the pitch, he's no use to me!

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      1. thetinkerman
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        Ok, looking at the fixtures, I'm thinking of getting a defender from one of the following teams:

        WBA, Cardiff, Newcastle, Palace

        Might just be easier to upgrade Shaw...

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    3. Chris_White
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      Switching to Koscielny.

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      1. thetinkerman
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        I have him already!

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  4. Scottys Army
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    best palace def ?

    looking to replace rosenior as 5th def .

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    1. big oak
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      gabby

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    2. HuttonDressedasLahm
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      Ward is the general consensus on here, but have no idea personally

      Probably wait a week until it becomes clear who Pulis fancies

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      1. Scottys Army
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        need someone to cover coleman for 2 games and palace have 2 nice home games.

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    3. Podge
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      2 ok matches and then 8 rather crap ones, id look elsewhere, maybe Luna at Villa.

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    4. thetinkerman
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      Ward of Gabby

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      1. Scottys Army
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        cheers tink

        its mainly fodder but need them to start next 2 only.

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  5. Milner4eva
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    Really need Townsend to get some minutes today or else I have Chico coing off the bench for me... Lol...

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    1. HuttonDressedasLahm
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      1 point or 1 point

      Same thing

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      1. Milner4eva
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        Chico could get some serious minuses though I fear

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        1. HuttonDressedasLahm
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          Nah, 3-0 city

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  6. r0nh
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    Hoping for a 1-1.

    Both teams to stay mid-table 🙂

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  7. HuttonDressedasLahm
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    Spurs 2-1 Utd

    Chadli '34, Rooney '56(pen), Defoe '82

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    1. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
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      Alright Dr who haha

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      1. HuttonDressedasLahm
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        Haha! I'd be gutted if that came in
        The 2-1 on its own would be a good bet

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  8. Milner4eva
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    Spurs 0 - 3 Utd

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  9. Bielsa's Bucket
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    Is Moyes ruining Kagawa or is Kagawa just crap and had a lucky season?

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    1. Kostja
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      Im struggling to make sense of this sentence

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      1. HuttonDressedasLahm
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        ^This

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    2. Demel
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      If I have translated this correctly. Kagawa is a very effective player playing just off the striker. He hasn't got the attributes to play deeper ir on the wing (especially the way United play). The problem is to play in that position he would have to replace Rooney or Rooney would have to play up top and replace RVP. These are proven top stars of the team and it would take a brave manager to bench one on a regular basis. RVP is out and Kagawa is playing well in his position. Kagawa is a fantastic player but he cant effectively fit in the United team. Square peg and round hole comes to mind.

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  10. r0nh
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    Strange camera...

    Seems very far away, wider pitch view.

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    1. Rafabio
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      Yup, thought it was my "river" at first.

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    2. RÏɠBY
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      filmed on a stolen iphone.. its N17 what do you expect 🙂

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    3. 1-1 at Newcastle
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      WHL Cameras always been poor.

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  11. Stats King-@football2space
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    Prediction for Spurs vs MUN ?
    Mine 0-0. Got Walker. 😉

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    1. SuperOsçarBaby
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      Spurs 1-3 Rooney

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      1. Stats King-@football2space
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        U wish.
        If I will take that if Walker is the one who scores.

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        1. SuperOsçarBaby
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          😯 😯 😯 😯 😯

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  12. SuperOsçarBaby
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    Please advise on my team before the game starts, Thanks

    Migs
    Ivan, Nastasic*, Tomkins, Olsson, Rangel
    Oscar, Ravel, Ramsey, Amalfitano, Ireland
    Rooney, Suarez, Benteke
    2.3m in the bank

    Lose Nasatasic or get Walcott or Get Negredo for Benteke?
    Any suggestions?

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    1. Gaz Downright
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      too late 🙂

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    2. RÏɠBY
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      post 10mins before game?

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  13. JWF
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    Such a shame the game will be ruined by Michael Owen's commentary (and probably a Spurs loss).

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  14. RÏɠBY
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    oh noes i have michael 'dead voice' owen as commentator.. how to make a boring game crueller

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    1. Gaz Downright
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      the irony of finding an excellent stream, only for owen to start flabbing his jaws

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      1. RÏɠBY
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        exactly..
        though his pronunciation of kagawa is quite funny

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  15. Captain Shirokov
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    This might very well determine who'll go on to get that Europa league spot at the end of the season.

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    1. Kostja
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      Not really. Spuds have no chance to get there.

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      1. Gaz Downright
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        The times we've got 4th (+ lasagna gate) has been when we've not had Europa League chores

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        1. Gaz Downright
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          I'd rather take 8th than 5th

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  16. Milner4eva
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    Phil Jones or GJ?

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    1. HuttonDressedasLahm
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      Toughie. Johnson just, on attacking potential, even though Jones is oop, GJ plays much higher up

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    2. SuperOsçarBaby
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      united always concede goals

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    3. Milner4eva
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      GJ is it then 😀

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  17. JWF
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    Looks like BT have smuggled a camera on to the roof of WHL. Guess Sky have got all the decent camera positions.

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    1. Captain Shirokov
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      Lol

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  18. Harry Ball Bag™⚽⚽…
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    Help with spending my 2 free transfers

    Need to dump Barkley and Townsend I think but who to bring in? I have 11.4 to spend

    Mig (4.0)

    Coleman terry willaims (baker Chester)

    Ozil Oscar Morrison (Barkley Townsend)

    Suerez rooney augero.

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    1. Pork Pie Sausage Roll
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      Concede defeat and get ramsey

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      1. HuttonDressedasLahm
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        Ramsey and Oviedo in (partly for the rise)

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        1. Pork Pie Sausage Roll
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          I know he had a stormer yesterday but he is POO

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          1. HuttonDressedasLahm
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            Agree, but covers Everton, and no chance of rotation until Baines is back

            Also he shod rise at least .2

            Good bench fodder

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  19. Parm
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    This camera angle is terrible.

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    1. RÏɠBY
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      totts innit blud

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  20. @FPLMason
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    #Evraout

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    1. SuperOsçarBaby
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      would love to see Evra red card, rival has him

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      1. HuttonDressedasLahm
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        Shut it! I just bought him!

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  21. Demí
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    Nice touch Walker

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    1. JWF
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      Eurgh

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  22. Pratik
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    So sloppy from Walker

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  23. Optimus.
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    Walker decided to run it out when he saw the options he had

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    1. Kostja
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      😀

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  24. Milner4eva
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    Andros coming on?

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    1. Harry Ball Bag™⚽⚽…
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      Only been 9mins so doubt it

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      1. Milner4eva
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        I heard on the radio that he was warming up because someone got a knock, probably wrong though

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    2. HuttonDressedasLahm
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      No need, he can shoot from there. 🙂

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  25. r0nh
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    What do you think of the camera angle?

    A bit far away, but you can see more of the pitch...

    I'm not sure what to think yet, someone please tell me.

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    1. Optimus.
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      To be honest it hadn't bothered me until you mentioned it

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    2. In Like Flynn.
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      They should use satellite cameras, that way you get to see the whole stadium.

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    3. The Bandit
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      Hate it, far too high. Really annoying

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  26. Pork Pie Sausage Roll
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    Rooney scored a hat trick yet?

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    1. Optimus.
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      Timing!!!!!

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      1. HuttonDressedasLahm
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        Why?

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    2. Champy
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      Two, just about to start on his third.

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  27. Demí
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    Agger dropped for Liverpool today

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    1. Demí
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      You might be in luck with Toure RonH

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      1. r0nh
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        I sold him for Mert 🙁

        Typical!!!

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        1. The3rdTurd
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          Why the sad face? you got a cleanie from Mert.

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          1. r0nh
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            Pool have better fixtures.

            I may have wasted a transfer selling a player that will play.

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    2. Mílanista
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      Any idea why?

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    3. HuttonDressedasLahm
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      Bullet dodged again, nearly got him in for Baines

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    4. In Like Flynn.
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      I thought he was first choice. What happened Demi?

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      1. Scottys Army
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        rodger said he would rotate his defs

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    5. Billy Gilmore
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      Any Coutinho news?

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      1. Scottys Army
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        on bench

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  28. Donnie Brasco´s
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    3 defensive midfielder for Spurs?
    My god whats wrong with Adres Vilas Goas?
    Man Utd will acros Spurs like shalow watter!
    🙂

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    1. Gaz Downright
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      you're assessment is off - Paulinho and Dembele are both box-to-box players

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      1. Donnie Brasco´s
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        Yeah for sure!
        Dembele-maybe!
        But other 2 no!

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      2. Donnie Brasco´s
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        It will be good if one of those 3 score goal.... 🙂 🙂

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  29. BOOM XHAKALACA
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    Who is less likely to get rotated: Jones or Evans?

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  30. Gaz Downright
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    sandro god

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