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15 December 2013 5516 comments
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Sunday brings the Gameweek to a close with a trio of matches featuring an array of Fantasy talent. Things get rolling with a pair of lunchtime kick-offs, as Villa host United and Swansea make the trip to Carrow Road to face Chris Hughton’s Norwich. That’s followed by the headline act, as Andre Villas-Boas looks to continue the Spurs revival against a Liverpool unit weakened by a string of injuries.

While the press will be focused on David Moyes, Fantasy managers will be more interested in Wayne Rooney’s performance. With a potential absence for Sergio Aguero looming, the United striker could make himself “essential” over the Christmas period if he can produce in the midlands. With Michu expected to earn a run-out at Norwich, we’ll have the opportunity to assess whether he can join both David Silva and Theo Walcott on our midfield Christmas list, while at 4pm, all eyes will be on Luis Suarez as he looks to overcome the absence of skipper Steven Gerrard and strike partner Daniel Sturridge against the Spurs back four.

Look to our Twitter feed for the latest teamsheet bulletins, while our Dugout Discussion chatroom is now open and will remain available throughout today’s three fixtures.

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

  1. rozzo
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    walker, capoue, dawson and naughton?? suarez hat trick incoming??

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    1. Alaric
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Capoue is a beast.

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  2. De_Roiste
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Bonus points prediction for Villa v Utd?

    Welbeck 3
    Cleverly 2
    Jones/ TonyV 1

    ?????

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    1. Sess!
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Evans was 1point off.....annoying but happy he's finally brought me a CS!

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    2. Mílanista
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Its like you've taken them directly from the site. Or from here http://totalfpl.com/bonuspoints

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      1. De_Roiste
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        :). I understand the sarcasm Milanista, didn't even know it was on total football though!

        Was hoping against hope that I might have been wrong and that Rooney could sneak one.. Alas no.

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        1. Mílanista
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 11 months ago

          Sorry, I just get a bit tired of the amount of posts for baps predictions or asking for baps when they've been detailed on FPL all season. The totalfpl page is very useful, I thought most would be aware of it by now 🙂

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          1. De_Roiste
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 11 months ago

            Np at all lad. Understand where you are coming from.

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  3. Captain Shirokov
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    11 years, 11 months ago

    Terry ➡ Evans on the cards then.

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    1. Moin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      thinking the same

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    2. Alaric
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      How secure is Evans' spot?

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  4. isacki: full casual
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Is this an Evans clean sheet I see before me or am I still dreaming?

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    1. Sess!
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      I know, it's about time he repaid those who kept him.

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  5. Mílanista
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    I've only just seen Utd's 2nd goal, damn Welbeck stealing it from Januzaj 😡

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    1. Give The Todd Some Love
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      I thought Januzaj had scored it at first

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  6. r0nh
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    55 points with Mignolet & Suarez to play.

    So I should end up with 62 points.

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    1. Chris_White
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Same.

      Is that 6 and 1 respectively? 😉

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      1. r0nh
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        5 for Suarez & 2 for Mug

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    2. Jax
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      nah. pool will concede.

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  7. Ribus
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Need a fkn wildcard!

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  8. FACUPARSE
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Souness really does have a face like thunder.

    Never seen him crack a smile...

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  9. beric
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    This has been the week EVS overtook me

    ah well, it was fun whilst it lasted 😆

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    1. r0nh
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Both doing extremely well.

      I like to think my advice has played a part in it.

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      1. beric
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        couldnt have done it without you bro

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    2. Mílanista
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      On his way to another title chasing season.

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      1. beric
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        yeah he's been tearing it up again!

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  10. Thomass
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Evans might be in my team

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    1. beric
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      you should check! 6 points if he is

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      1. TorresMagic™
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        • 16 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        He meant shortly.

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        1. beric
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 11 months ago

          i know TM, i know

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    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 16 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Nice.

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  11. Kerrazy
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    so yeah the irony, Rooney ends up playing deep and not the lone striker..

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  12. BONZ
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    11 years, 11 months ago

    On that display - Villa are in trouble. They were really poor v WBA but had a good second half to turn it around and get a point. Today they seemed toothless looked any bit up front and other than first 10 mins didnt seem to bothered?

    The relegation places are going to be as difficult to predict as the top 4 - great season!

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  13. The Sarjeant
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Hooper's tempting me more and more...

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    1. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      If you do i'll do Gouffran

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  14. Seamy
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Rooney (-4) or Negredo?

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    1. Kerrazy
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Negred.

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    2. Mavric Marco
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Roo

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    3. Chris_White
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Negredo

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    4. Captain Shirokov
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Tough one.

      Negredo purely because he's got two home games in a row after Fulham.

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      1. Seamy
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        I'm surprised by the Negredo consensus. It does make the transfer much easier though

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        1. Captain Shirokov
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 11 months ago

          Just don't expect much this week.

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  15. BenDavies
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    My gameweek rests on Paulinho, need a good point haul to catch up with my ML rival.
    Hoping for a Paulinho brace? Too much to ask?

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  16. Kerrazy
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    what was suppose to be a breakthrough week given most of my ML opponent captained Lukaku.. and i captained Rooney. 🙁

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    1. Shifty
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      same 🙂 owell. at least Rooney is still in great form. Bossed midfield.

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  17. nadman89
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    a nice 22 pt haul from the united game , thanks evra , januzaj n rooney (C)!

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    1. Give The Todd Some Love
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Fair play

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  18. Az
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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    • 16 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    60 points

    Suarez to play

    Through to the next FFS cup round

    Can't complain 🙂

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    1. beric
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      nice, 58 with suarez for me...meh

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      1. Alaric
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Nice rank, beric.

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        1. beric
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 11 months ago

          thanks 🙂

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  19. The Chosen One...
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    FFS United win 3-0 and Rooney only gets an assist while Welbeck and Cleverley score

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  20. MattysFantasyFooty
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Looks like I'm taking another hit this week

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  21. FPL Daniel
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    My rival brought Ramires this week, he delivered with goal and max BP. He has Suarez captain. I am sweating

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  22. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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    • 16 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Two good results outside the MU CS.

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    1. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Yep, fairly painless for non owners

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  23. HurriKane
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Yes no chiriches 5 points from kacaniklic then 😀

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    1. HurriKane
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      he's got me 2 assists in last 2 matches - not bad for a 4.6 mid

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  24. Demon Devil Timmy
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Hey Peeps – Please Rate my Team for Gameweek 17:


    Mignolet, Boruc

    Coleman, Distin, Chico, Clyne, Vlaar

    Sessegnon, Shelvey, Gerrard, Lallana, Ramsey

    Lukaku, Suarez, Giroud

    I have £0.2m in the Bank


    Thanks

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    1. Andy1
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      , gerrard, boruc, clyne and vlaar are injured

      Sess needs to go too

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      1. Demon Devil Timmy
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Thanks Andy,

        I can't stand ever taking a Hit so guessing Gerrard would be best to get rid of First?

        Any suggestions for a replacement?

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    2. Licky
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Gerrard is out for a month. Peepish error there.

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  25. cruzex
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    what a fail Rooney 🙁

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    1. Kerrazy
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      well atleast he levels Lukaku's point.

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      1. cruzex
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        true story

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  26. leo_messi
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Any news about Aguero injury???

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  27. Ricky - it doesn\'t ta…
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    williams on for 2 baps 🙂

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    1. Mithrandir, the Grey Pilgri…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Urhh. On my bench. 🙁

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    2. Acquafresca
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Sold him this week. Awesome 😡

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  28. TorresMagic™
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    • 16 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Best Aguero replacement?

    Rooney or Negredo.

    No coverage from either team.

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    1. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Lol, you must have seen this asked a hundred times 😀

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      1. TorresMagic™
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        • 16 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Yeah. Still not sure.

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    2. rohan
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Rooney

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    3. Az
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      • 16 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Rosy was very deep today

      Worrying!

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    4. The Chosen One...
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Rooney

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    5. Seamy
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      I did a similar poll above. Consensus was Alvaro

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      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        • 16 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        -4 was a big factor.

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    6. Alaric
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Negredo.

      Better differential, has Fulham followed by 2 home games at the mighty Etihad fortress. He has his spot guaranteed with Sergio's absence and his form has picked up.

      Rooney looked a bit deep today, and his work rate and role in the team suggests this won't be the last time we see a deep-drifting Rooney.

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    7. Del Griffith
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Tats the 50 million dollar question

      Negredo, because of City form, they are blowing teams away

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    8. Ludo
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      I still think Rooney, for consistency and being absolutely nailed on. Even playing a little deeper, he should get points almost every week given the monopoly he should have over set pieces and pens, not to mention the general attacking threat...

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  29. Plagued by indecision
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    Just realised the place I'm spending Christmas has no internet so I probably won't be able to change my team on Boxing Day. First time in 5 years. Oh dear... How to plan?

    Szczesny / Foster*
    Baker* / Chester / Coleman / Toure* / Clyne*
    Morrison* / Bannan / Ozil / Ramsey / Oscar*
    Aguero* / Suarez / Lukaku

    The asterisks are injured or players I would be happy to be rid of. 1 FT and £0.5m in the bank. Any thoughts?

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    1. Namtab Nomolos
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Use phone internet and make it happen. There'll be unexpected stuff for sure.

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      1. Plagued by indecision
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Hopefully, it's pretty rural. Not even confident of 3G...

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    2. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Call a trusted friend

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  30. UnitednationsXI
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 11 months ago

    myhill boruc
    distin mert dawson burner olson
    ramsey hazard coutinho nasri
    suarez aguero lukaku

    A:
    gw17: aguero + nasri >> rooney + wally
    gw18: coutinho + boruc >> silva + mannone/speroni (-4)...gk will have to start till Jan WC (gw23)

    B:
    gw17: aguero + coutinho >> rooney + wally
    gw18: boruc >> any gk upto 5.6....ignores/delays silva

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