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A number of midfielders are placed under the spotlight, with Arsenal, City, Chelsea and Liverpool all serving up some strong statistics. The performance of United’s frontmen at Villa and Tottenham’s inability to find the net under the now-departed Andre Boas-Villa also come under analysis as we delve into the data.

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  1. Messiah Hazard
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    • 14 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Would you rather have
    A) Mertesacker Fernandinho
    B) Ward Silva

    Mertesacker has some great fixtures after GW17

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    1. Captain Shirokov
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      B.

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    2. Kevin Twine
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      B.

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      • 12 Years
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      B

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    3. Messiah Hazard
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      Thanks all

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    4. Wirtzle Gummidge
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      • 13 Years
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      You lost me at Fernandinho.... so I shall say B regardless :poll

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    5. Bobby Reds
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      12 years, 1 month ago

      B

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  2. tm245
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    Reading the article and thinking about Spurs' shooting woes makes me think it would be hilarious if they replaced AVB with Wenger -- they would drive him crazy with their profligate ways. If you could transplant any current manager into any other PL team, either for serious results or more comic reasons, who would you switch?

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    1. The Machine
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Pulis to Arsenal

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      1. tm245
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Long throws into the box so all those midget midfielders could look at it and then back up to trap it on their shoe laces -- would test my allegiance to be sure.

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    • 12 Years
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    A risky one considering no Rooney (who is getting mega transfers in) but...

    OUT: Aguero / Barkley / Ravel

    IN: CHAMAKH(!) / Yaya / Walcott

    This leaves me with a 3-5-2 attacking line of:

    Hazard / Yaya / Walcott / Ramsey / Redmond

    Suarez / Lukaku

    NB - CHAMAKH's value is almost identical to Mr. Suarez this season. Seriously, check it!

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      • 12 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      I'm not a current Ramsey owner, so he can be replaced with anyone really.

      Lacks Man U coverage, but a mega upgrade to MID with Chamakh as the bench striker. But good attacking coverage of 5 of the big 7.

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  3. The Machine
    • 12 Years
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    Highest individual scores in FPL History (in a season)

    Ronaldo: 282

    Lampard: 286

    Henry : 25 goals and 22 assists, no idea about the points

    Suarez to beat all of them i reckon

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    1. Smarty Pants
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      lol all your numbers are slightly wrong
      Ronaldo 283
      Lampard 284
      Henry 271 (24 goals, 23 assists)

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  4. Dots321
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    A) Aguero + Shelvey + Koscielny to Rooney + Nasri + Burner/Olsson
    B) Aguero + Mirallas + Koscielny to Rooney + Silva/Yaya + Burner/Olsson
    Both for -8 hit but seen as I have 3 injuries it has to be done.

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      • 12 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      If you have Lukaku, do B with Yaya and Burner.

      If you don't have Lukaku, do A.

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  5. xtina
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    Silva or Walcott??

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    1. jils
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      • 16 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      silva is on 4 cards

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      1. xtina
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        thanks for the heads up, won't be getting him!

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      2. Indrandro
        • 13 Years
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        FPL shows me 3.

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        • 12 Years
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        Check out the average positions!

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  6. Limbo
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    Neither. Rest of the Team?

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    1. Limbo
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      reply miss

      @The Mata is CR7 is Hazardou

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      1. xtina
        • 14 Years
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        rest of my team is

        coleman/ terry/ zabeleta/ rosenior/ clyne

        hazard/ cabaye/ ramsey/ lallana (who is the one i want to get rid of!)/ colback

        suarez/ lukaku/ rooney

        i have 1.8 in the bank so want to upgrade lallana and probs replace terry for distin

        Who would you suggest instead of walcott?

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  7. Geoff
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    12 years, 1 month ago

    good to see people 32 people finally ditched Bale in FPL

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    1. copps
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      news of the move must be filtering through

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      One big thing I hate about FPL is the dead teams.

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      1. Sting
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        Same, wish there was a way to separate them

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          • 12 Years
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          Automatic deletion after the account has been inactive for 4 weeks! You don't have to make transfers... but at least log on. If you go a month without logging on, you've clearly forgotten/don't care.

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    2. Wirtzle Gummidge
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      They were hoping AvB would buy him back.

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  8. jwaltz86
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    12 years, 1 month ago

    A) Oscar + Michu + Aguero >> Walcott + Silva + Negredo (-8 hit)

    B) Oscar/Michu + Aguero >> Silva + Negredo (-4 hit) then Walcott in following week

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  9. Laserface
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    • 14 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    terry,ravel aguero >> ward,silva,rooney , -8 .. yay or nay ?

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    1. Messiah Hazard
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      I would do it... returns would be greater next week onwards...

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  10. Bobby Reds
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    Szczesny - Gazzaniga
    Terry - Walker - Jagielka - Chester - Gabbidon
    Walcott - Hazard - Silva - Ramsey - Whittingham
    Suarez - Rooney - Lukaku

    a. Walker > Coleman
    b. Terry > Coleman
    c. Jagielka > Coleman

    Which option? Not too sure if doubling up on everton defense is wise.

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    1. Messiah Hazard
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      • 14 Years
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      B

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  11. Home Run Baker
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    12 years, 1 month ago

    2FTs and cash in hand. Planning to drop Aguero and Barkley.
    Who should I get?

    A. Rooney and Nasri
    B. Negredo and Nasri
    C. Negredo and Walcott
    D. Negredo and Ozil

    Many thanks

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    1. jils
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      • 16 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      A. then swap to Negredo next GW

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      1. Sheffield Rules
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        Seems a waste

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        1. jils
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          • 16 Years
          12 years, 1 month ago

          how a waste?

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    2. Messiah Hazard
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      • 14 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Negredo and Silva

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      1. Home Run Baker
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        • 15 Years
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Agreed - that's another option

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    3. tm245
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Can you just ship Aguero to Rooney this week and then use 2 FTs to get Walcott the next?

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  12. The Machine
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    @ JK

    Ok cheers. I'll have to think about. As much attacking as Rafael is, i can't trust that Ginger hair Scott anymore

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    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
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      • 14 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      you never could before.

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  13. Deulo10
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    12 years, 1 month ago

    Thoughts?

    A) Aguero TO Negredo/Lukaku (for free)

    B) Aguero TO Negredo/Lukaku + Williams to Rafael/Zabaleta (-4)

    C) Aguero TO Negredo/Lukaku + Barkley to Mirallas (-4)

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      • 12 Years
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      I'd do B - Williams (Ashley presumably) needs to go - not sure who for.

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    1. FF Dirtbag
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      12 years, 1 month ago

      Just Aguero to negredo.

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  14. Sting
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    • 13 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    A) Aguero > Rooney (free) .... but miss out price rises for Walcott

    B) Morrison + Aguero > Walcott + Negredo (-4) .... but miss out on Rooney

    Which option is best ??

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      • 12 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      I've got serious reservations myself about ignoring Rooney...

      ... but it allows a much better midfield.

      The only strikers worth having really are Suarez/Lukaku/Rooney if you ask me, as City have a few midfielders worth owning.

      I've got Suarez/Lukaku, but not sure about Rooney.

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    1. Mr Pink
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Same dilemma and I went for Rooney. Plan now is to hide behind the couch and try to free up enough funds elsewhere to go Cabaye>Walcott in a GW or two.

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  15. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    is distin nailed for the xmas period? alcaraz not a threat?

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    1. jils
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      12 years, 1 month ago

      no threat. nailed on.

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    2. The Machine
      • 12 Years
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      Wouldn't be surprised if he's rested for one game around the boxing day

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    3. Rupert The Horse
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      As Jesus.

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  16. Laserface
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    12 years, 1 month ago

    is walcott nailed on now ?

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    1. The Machine
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      No one in the Arsenal mid is nailed on

      But he will star the next three imo

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    2. jimski
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      No.

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      • 12 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      As nailed on as any of them are.

      A completely different player to the others, so offers Arsenal something else.

      Ozil/Ramsey/Wilshere/Cazorla/Rosicky are all very similar - greater rotation threat between the 5 of them.

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  17. Whazza
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    People transfering in Silva tonight, what if he picks up a yellow tomorrow in the cup?

    I guess he is unlikely to start, but could play some part.

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    1. The Enlightener
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      I don't think there's any chance he plays in that game.

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  18. Laserface
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    • 14 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Silva or Walcott ?

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    1. FF Dirtbag
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      No clue.

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    2. jils
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      • 16 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      silva on 4 cards

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    3. Indrandro
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Silcott

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  19. joinho
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    12 years, 1 month ago

    Aguero dropping and Negredo and Rooney rising aaghhh! Don't want to do the transfer this early with city and united playing before the next league fixtures, what if Rooney or Negredo get injured! What to do?

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    1. joinho
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Well I've done it anyway, went with Rooney.

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        • 12 Years
        12 years, 1 month ago

        You didn't really give us much chance to reply! 😀

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        1. joinho
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          12 years, 1 month ago

          I panicked

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        2. Rupert The Horse
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          • 12 Years
          12 years, 1 month ago

          Do you think I should, oh no its ok, I've done it. Thoughts?

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          1. joinho
            • 16 Years
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            Lol

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    2. Rupert The Horse
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      12 years, 1 month ago

      Can't imagine either team is going to be that strong with such a monumental importance of the league at the moment.

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  20. Rupert The Horse
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    • 12 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Anyone shipping Ramsey yet? If he played for another team would it be another story?

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    1. Fitzy.
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      12 years, 1 month ago

      What's he done wrong?

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      1. Rupert The Horse
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        • 12 Years
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Nothing, just hearing a lot of talk of transferring him out which seems weird. Such a cheapie.

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          • 12 Years
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          Owned by nearly 2 million - only 4000 transfers out this GW.

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          1. Rupert The Horse
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            I'm talking about the talk on this website in particular. He is the ultimate bargain. I don't think of him as an Arsenal player, just FF.

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              • 12 Years
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              Exactly. Even at his current price, he is mega value.

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    OUT: Aguero / Barkley / Ravel

    IN: CHAMAKH(!) / Yaya / Walcott

    Thoughts? 😀

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    1. joinho
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      12 years, 1 month ago

      That's crazy talk!

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        • 12 Years
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Chamakh has the same value as Suarez.

        Might be crazy to ignore Rooney, but serious midfield upgrade with Chamakh.

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    2. Tim Canterbury
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      12 years, 1 month ago

      No

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    3. Rupert The Horse
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      • 12 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Barkley is fairly hot property with the fixtures.
      I would say get a City mid if there's another way.

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  21. Dots321
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    12 years, 1 month ago

    Is there many people taking a 8 point hit this week?

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    1. Wirtzle Gummidge
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      12 years, 1 month ago

      Me, and the whole of my mini-league!

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    2. Ellipsis
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      12 years, 1 month ago

      Massively considering it! I'm scared!

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    3. jwaltz86
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      12 years, 1 month ago

      4 point hit for def...just weighing up whether its worth holding off for walcott til next week..

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  22. Wirtzle Gummidge
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    • 13 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    So what happens with the Yellow cards on he 1st of Jan?

    I have read two things on here, one saying the get removed, another saying they get extended?

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    1. Fitzy.
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      12 years, 1 month ago

      Same thing really, gets extended to 10.

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      1. Hamstergod
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        • 13 Years
        12 years, 1 month ago

        and a 2 match ban instead of 1

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      2. Wirtzle Gummidge
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        • 13 Years
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Ahh cheers, i am sure Silva and Howard will play nicely 'till then.

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  23. Ellipsis
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Anyone else in the same boat?

    I own Mertersacker, Ozil and Ramsey. Don't want to lose either but rules are rules.

    Mertersacker stays...

    ...Who goes for Wally (or would you stick)

    This decision makes me feel a little sick!

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    1. No Luck
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      I would get rid of Ozil, I don't think he looks like the ruthless goalscoring type, although he will tick along nicely with points. Walcott and Ramsey both look dangerous and hungry for goals.

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    2. xtina
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Stick or Ozil for Walcott to make some profit

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  24. gillih90
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    A) Rooney for Aguero(only UTD coverage is Januzaj)
    B) Negrado for Aguero and upgrade Brady to Silva

    What should I do?

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    1. FF Dirtbag
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      You need city cover... Definitely the second option.

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  25. No Luck
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    I need some help with who to bench:

    Chico (EVE), Ward (NEW), Chester (wba).

    I'm currently benching Chester but would Chico or Ward be a better bet?

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    1. FF Dirtbag
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      Chico... Swans are terrible atm.

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      1. No Luck
        • 14 Years
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        Hmm I might just do that, although any chance of a wba backlash from the sacking?

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    2. The Enlightener
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Keep an eye on Chico's knee progress. He hurt it in the Europa League game last Thursday.

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      1. No Luck
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        OK thanks a lot! I didn't even know that 🙂

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  26. decisions
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    I don't have QPR on the next 6 ticker... is this just me?

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    1. decisions
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      12 years, 1 month ago

      or on the dropdown for teams....

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        • 12 Years
        12 years, 1 month ago

        My thoughts exactly - aren't trolls meant to be witty though?

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        1. decisions
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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          haha... yeah they should be but I'm serious and probably very dumb....

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          1. decisions
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            Oh my... time to change name

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  27. jdogg
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    Pantilimon mcgregor

    Coleman evans williams ward burner

    Ozil hazard ramsey sess ravel

    Kun suarez lukaku

    2ft 1.9 in bank

    Sess and aguero to silva and rooney/negredo?

    What striker would you prefer?x

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    1. Messiah Hazard
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      • 14 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Question has been asked in an infinite number of ways... Go with your gut for Rooney or Negredo... I have gone with Negredo as City are in awesome goal scoring form at least at home and have 2 home GWs coming up... Rooney can be explosive but he's having to do all the heavy lifting for United and dont see him outscoring Negredo by all that much...

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        • 12 Years
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        Yes... if only there was a way of getting all Aguero posts in one place.... every page has the same question in 3 different ways!

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  28. Hansel
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    • 15 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    A) Kun -> Rooney

    B) Kun, Whittingham and Terry -> Negredo, Walcott and 5.3 defender for -8?

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