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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. Arsenals Number 19. Santi C…
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    Chester to Evans on a free ya or na ?

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    1. Leaf
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      Unless you fancy a gamble and go rafael

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      1. Arsenals Number 19. Santi C…
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        He doesnt play though

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    2. Evans
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      When was the last time united kept a clean sheet ?

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      1. Arsenals Number 19. Santi C…
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        They won there CL match 5-0 I think fixtures are appealing and h could be value at 5m

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        1. Sarri-ball
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          I'm thinking about Evans aswell will play most games if got ok backup defenders worth the risk

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        2. Evans
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          Ok in the premier league

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  2. jonnybhoy
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    Surely Terry gets 3 baps?

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    1. Caine & Co.
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      hope so

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    2. Podge
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      Just 1
      Detailed stats under the result

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      1. jonnybhoy
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        Yeah not sure the post match bps have been updated though

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    3. Holy See
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      Been updated, looks to be getting 3 with Ba.

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  3. Wilshere Knowledge
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    Kelvin Davis -> Gazzingz?

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    1. Evans
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      Bazzinga

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    2. Mojo Rojo
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      Is Gaz now first choice reserve over KD?

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  4. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
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    FFS Average in the beach soccer tournament is 51... So that's a rough bench mark for you 🙂

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    1. 1234thro
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      Hmm, expecting that average to be higher than the total one, so hopefully I can still be moving up tonight!!

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    2. Evans
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      Not in the beach tournament 🙁 but 52:-)

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      1. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
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        Neither am I anymore 🙁 out in the semi finals...

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        1. Declan-
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          It wasn't to be 🙁 Couldn't have asked more of you though Chris. It'll be very close between you Adnan and James for top spot.

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  5. 1234thro
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    52 points and a 4 point hit puts me on 48, not great but hopefully I can avoid a red arrow! Anyways moving onto next GW, my team will be this
    Migs

    Zaba Chico Rat

    Oscar** Sess. Ramsey RavMo

    Rooney Suarez (c) Aguero

    Bench: 4.0 keeper, Delph, Ward, Chester

    What to do with Oscar? Got the replacements narrowed down to:
    A) Walcott
    B) Hazard
    C) Gerrard
    Who does everyone think the best pick is? Cheers lads 🙂

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    1. Ed
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      Personally would take a gamble on theo

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  6. Mak_Gold
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      Oscar to Walcott or Gerrard?

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    • Viper
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      Well today was an absolute car crash! 😆

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      1. Pasqualinho
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        Sundays seem to be like that a lot this season.

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      2. Podge
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        Until Nasri 😉

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      3. floydy_floyd
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        Bad taste in light of the Paul walker death.

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        1. Viper
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          Wasn't intended whatsoever!

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    • Revival
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      Boruc > Migs looks appealing with Liverpools next 2 fixtures but Liverpool only managed 1 clean sheet in their last 10 matches :-S

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    • Make United Great Again
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      Oscar > Walcott (Triple Arsenal v Hull)

      Ozil > Hazard by Saturday

      Or shall I do Oscar > Gerrard. Help 🙁

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      1. 1234thro
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        Everyone seems to be asking about Oscar (myself included!)

        I think Walcott should start, but I dont think he'll be up to full fitness, maybe we should just stick with Chelsea, and go directly to Hazard?

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        1. Make United Great Again
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          Really not sure!

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          1. 1234thro
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            Me either mate! Don't do anything brash though, give it a few hours for the dust to settle, have a look at a few upcoming fixtures, and look at other peoples opinions, still got plenty of time until the price changes, and if you can afford to just sleep on it, and make your decision tomorrow! Good luck 🙂

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    • isacki: full casual
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      Well, that sucked. Today pretty much everything I didn't want to happen, happened. Suarez and Aguero blanked, Yaya got an assist, Nasri got a brace, Terry and Cahill scored and Coutinho came off the bench.

      I made 11 mistakes, 11 mistakes. I should have picked another 11 and not this one. I made 11 mistakes.

      It's the feeling I have. When my team plays so badly, it's the feeling I have.

      I'm exaggerating. Of course we had some guys with, I am not saying outstanding, but with some normal good performances, but the feeling is that I made 11 wrong choices.

      I will do things differently on Tuesday night.

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      1. Ginkapo FPL
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        However, Spurs and United took points of each other and Lolerpool are back in the LoL.

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        1. Elniñorules
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          Safe to say they're out of the race. 3-horse race as suspected then. Soon to be two after the Juan Mata show at the Emirates.

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          1. Ginkapo FPL
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            "at the Emirates"? Yeah becuase Chelsea can play outside of Stamford?

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        2. isacki: full casual
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          Yes in real life it is a good day although my mood was spoiled by Chelsea's big bricks lumping the ball in against Southampton who had them on the ropes. Great tactics from Jose though, genius to spot Southampton's weakness.

          Nasri is such a troll. That was classic Nasri.

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      2. Elniñorules
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        Suarez benched against Norwich 😯

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      3. Back to Back Ballacks
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        😆
        Cut your hair

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        1. isacki: full casual
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          But then I will lose my superhuman incompetence!

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      4. Reedy
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        haha, you need to become 'the casual one', that will turn your fortunes around.

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        1. isacki: full casual
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          I got Ramsey in ages ago but just... cannot... bring myself to bring Yaya in. What a fool I am.

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    • Johnny139
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      Sorry for repost, just need to confirm best option before pulling the trigger. Thanks K.akshay92 for voting.

      Pick one:

      a) Hazard & Lukaku

      b) Cabaye & Rooney

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      1. MattysFantasyFooty
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        B

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    • Red Viper
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      How badly are Oscar and Boruc injured? What a disastrous day of fantasy football 🙁

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      1. MattysFantasyFooty
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        Boruc looks like a dislocated finger which can be fixed quickly don't know about Oscar

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        1. Red Viper
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          dont have a backup keeper 🙁 u reckon Boruc will be fine within 2 days?

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          1. Dr Dream
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            I had Davis as back up..smart eh...except he wasn't his back up at all..

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    • Assisting you all day
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      started off great with rooney then the slide began coutinho suarez aguero(c) boruc shaw closes gap by 30 on the leader but not happy

      how serious is boruc injury got no back up gk?

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    • ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
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      As Coutinho was only dropped due to a light injury, shall I get him in for Ozil (to free up funds to redistribute elsewhere)?

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    • 1justlookin
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      Kneejerked Aguero in for Rooney for a HIT. Can anyone beat this?

      Seriously stressed me out this game, I don't think it's worth it!

      🙁

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      1. Ed
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        mark

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        1. 1justlookin
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          hes the flaming reason I got Aguero in, that flaming article convinced me!!!

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      2. MattysFantasyFooty
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        Mark can

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      3. Podge
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        Mark can

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      4. Coaly
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        i did the same, but did zaba to ridgewell to fund it

        so i am down 26 points from those moves ....

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      5. Kudo Warrior
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        Guys, this forum is for guidance/help/chatting/info/punts etc, I wouldn't follow every punt/suggestion/advice people say as it's just that, advice. At the end of the day you should weigh it up for yourself.

        Saying that, I (C) Aguero when I should have (C) Rooney, went with the masses, I guess... :/

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    • Russell
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      Negredo injured or just being rested/tactical??

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    • BenDavies
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      Lallana or Paulinho in for this gameweek?

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      1. Heydudes13
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        Lallana.

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      2. Podge
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        Lallana if you must but is there no other options ?

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        1. BenDavies
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          Money restrictions. Only 7.4 to spend, they look best contenders for good points this gameweek, considering their fixtures

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          1. Podge
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            Look beyond 1 week mate

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    • nevins84
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      If oscar is only out for a game it worth hanging on to him isn't it??

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    • CFC1990
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      Mignolet (NOR)
      Terry (sun), Vidic (EVE), Clyne (AVL),
      Ozil (HUL), Ramsey (HUL), Barkley (mun), R Morrison
      Aguero (wba), Suarez (NOR), Benteke (sot)

      Lewis (sto), Brady (ars), B Turner (sto), Coleman (mun)

      I have 2 FT's and am 0.4m short of a straight swap of Benteke to Rooney.

      Therefore, how about:

      Vidic and Benteke out

      Koscielny and Rooney in?

      I can do this with 0.1m left in the bank!!

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    • Ady87
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      In the same boat with Oscar.

      £0.1m short on Walcott. I only sold Nasri last week but do I get him back or go for Gerrard or Navas? Got Hazard, Cabaye and Ramsey

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    • Gimli son of Gloin
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      Best 5th mid + 5th defender combo for 10.1..
      Shoot..

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      1. Podge
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        The two Johns
        O'Shea and Shelvey

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    • Coaly
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      ward prowse and koscielny

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      1. Coaly
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        @gimli son of gloin

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    • FPL Blow-In
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      Was Oscars injury bad? Anything said post match about it?

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    • pundit of punts
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      Mourinho said anything about Oscar's injury?

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    • BantamPhil
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      Oscar to Walcott worth the gamble?

      I will have no Chelsea attacking cover

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      1. k.akshay92
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        Wait for his injury report.

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    • k.akshay92
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      Too early to transfer Aguero out? I could get Lukaku and Ozil.

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    • Mojo Rojo
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      Is Kelvin Davis injured or has Gazza been promoted to first choice reserve GK?

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    • ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
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      Expecting a very low spread of scores this week on average...

      Between 45-60 for most I suspect

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      1. k.akshay92
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        I'm on 62 *evil laugh*

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      2. Declan-
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        Ahem not going to crack 40 😉

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      3. Podge
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        Not in my league 🙁 lots of 80+ and some 100+

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    • only2
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      Whats up with M.Turner? Why didnt he play? Lost his place or injured?

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    • Declan
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      I want to sell Ivan, 6.6m to spend, who to get?

      I have Mertes, Jevans, Gabbidon, Chester

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