Scout Picks

Scout Picks – Gameweek 22

We switch formations this weekend and turn away from the usual three-man backline to roll out a 4-3-3. We’re backing the top three teams heavily for Gameweek 22 – Arsenal and City supply us with a trio of players apiece, whilst we double up on Chelsea, with United’s two main forwards remaining on the sidelines for Sunday’s clash at the Bridge:

John Ruddy gets the nod for Norwich’s home clash with Hull. Steve Bruce’s side roll up to Carrow Road having scored just three goals in their last six road trips, suggesting the Canaries could well be on course for a first shut-out in five league matches.

Per Mertesacker is our Arsenal defender of choice as Fulham make their way to the Emirates. The Gunners have conceded a single goal in the last six in front of their own fans and, with two goals, an assist and 15 bonus points already accrued, the big German will be looking for his third home set of double figures against Rene Meulensteen’s strugglers.

We’re calling up cult favourite Aleksandar Kolarov into the Picks as City prepare for the visit of Cardiff. Having been used as a sub for the midweek cup win over Blackburn, we reckon the left-back will return to the starting line-up to face a Bluebirds side that has drawn blanks in three of the last four – with a goal or assist in four of his last six starts, the Serbian’s explosive potential is obvious.

A home game against United won’t deter us from bringing in John Terry. With Wayne Rooney and Robin van Persie ruled out once again for the visitors, Chelsea’s chances of a fifth clean sheet in six have taken a turn for the better – like Mertesacker, his aerial threat in the opponents’ box has already helped him find the net twice.

Joel Ward is our fourth defender as Palace welcome Stoke to Selhurst Park tomorrow. Tony Pulis will be desperate to get one over on his former club and, with three clean sheets in five at home, the Eagles look a decent sheet for defensive returns tomorrow. Furthermore, Ward has already been handed a share of corner kick duties in recent weeks, boosting his assist potential.

Mesut Ozil’s superb home displays bring the Arsenal playmaker into consideration. The German has produced four sets of double-figure hauls in seven Emirates appearances this season and looks poised to plunder the points against a porous opposition defence that has shipped 20 goals in the last six Gameweeks.

Eden Hazard’s current run of form cannot be overlooked ahead of a home clash against United. The Belgian seems to be improving as the season unfolds and has now scored or assisted in five of the last six Gameweeks for Jose Mourinho’s side. Similarly to Ozil, he’s on the lookout for a fifth set of double figures in front of his own fans and is in the mood to torment David Moyes’ side from start to finish on Sunday afternoon.

Passed fit by Manuel Pellegrini earlier today after missing the midweek cup replay with Blackburn, David Silva’s trickery may well prove the undoing of Cardiff tomorrow. The Spaniard has averaged 5.9 points per game at the Etihad so far and looks a likely contender to improve upon a run of consistent displays which have harvested a goal or assist in five of seven home appearances so far.

The overwhelming favourite in this week’s Captain Poll, Luis Suarez has earned 100 FPL points in just seven Anfield encounters already this season. The Liverpool talisman squares up to a Villa defence with a single clean sheet in eight league matches and, with sidekick Daniel Sturridge set for his first start since Gameweek 11, Paul Lambert’s outfit are in for a testing time of it tomorrow evening.

It’s rare to see the word “consistent” and Olivier Giroud in the same sentence, but the Arsenal frontman has started to string together a series of displays which are worthy of our attention. The Frenchman’s strike against Villa on Monday means he has scored in back-to-back league appearances for the first time since September and, with an assist also accrued over his last three, he’s picked up a bandwagon of his own this week. Priced at 8.6, Giroud looks a decent alternative for those who refuse to spend over 10.0 on Ozil.

There’s no doubt Sergio Aguero is the most explosive option up top for City but with Manuel Pellegrini admitting he’s uncertain whether to start the Argentine after a recent calf injury absence, we’re backing Alvaro Negredo as a safer option at home to Cardiff. The Spaniard has reached double figures only once this season but, like Silva, offers a real consistency at the Etihad, scoring in each of his last six starts in front of the City faithful.

Phil Bardsley warms the bench as Sunderland square up to Southampton at the Stadium of Light. With a couple of goals to his name already, the versatile full-back offers the best chance of attacking returns amongst a rearguard which has produced five clean sheets in the last 11 Gameweeks.

Our budget midfield option is Ki Sung-Yeung. The 4.8-priced Black Cats midfielder has justified our recent Watchlist faith by racking up two sets of double figures in the last four Gameweeks and he looks in fine form ahead of the Saints clash.

Swansea’s home game with Spurs brings Wilfried Bony onto the Scout Picks bench. The Ivorian bagged a brace against City in his last Liberty appearance and has now notched five times in his last four home starts.

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2,553 Comments Post a Comment
  1. Christina.
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Selling Ozil is going to hurt me right?

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    1. Sweetpea
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      yes spud

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      1. Sweetpea
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        this week anyway

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    2. Sean.
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      • 13 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Thinking that myself now

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    3. Acquafresca
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Probably. I'm tempted not to get him on WC but scared of the repercussions

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      1. Christina.
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        He is toast in my team.

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        1. Acquafresca
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 9 months ago

          Replacement?

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          1. Christina.
            • 14 Years
            10 years, 9 months ago

            Ki

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    4. There's Always One!
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Really could go either way mate. I have him but will probably swap for Ramsey if hes still scoring

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    5. jayzico
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      10 years, 9 months ago

      terrible idea this week

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      1. Christina.
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        The deed is done.

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  2. Forzancfc
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 9 months ago

    RMWCT thankyouplease

    Boruc
    Clyne - Coleman - Kolarov
    Yaya - Hazard - Gnabry - Januzaj
    Suarez - Sturrige - Aguero

    Mannone - Ward - Chester - Ramsey

    Not sure about Gnabry or Januzaj, but only 0.1m left... Ki maybe??

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    1. Herman Toothrot
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Yaya to Silva and upgrade one of Janu/Gnabry?

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    2. Woy of the Wovers
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Under my system 5.

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      1. Forzancfc
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Huh? 5 what?

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    3. Lallana_
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Yaya-->Silva
      Clyne-->Chester
      Use that money to buff up your midfield

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      1. Forzancfc
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Already have Chester

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  3. jonnybhoy
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Wildcard team-

    Boruc K.davis
    Kolarov Cahill Koscielny Williamson Chester
    Navas Hazard Lallana Cabaye Colback
    Suarez Aguero Giroud

    .1m in the bank

    Good to go?

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    1. Woy of the Wovers
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Front line good. Back line substandard.

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      1. jonnybhoy
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        thats what happens when you become to stubborn and not jump on the bandwagons

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        1. Woy of the Wovers
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 9 months ago

          I'd upgrade one or two defenders at the expense of striker 3.

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  4. Lallana_
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 9 months ago

    RMWCT (0/10)

    Sczcesny
    Gabbidon Coleman Kolarov | Hudson Chester
    Eriksen Lallana Silva Hazard | Colback
    Sturridge Aguero Suarez

    0.7 ITB

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    1. Woy of the Wovers
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      4

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  5. Ginkapo FPL
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 9 months ago

    Scout picks are reactionary.

    I will be the first to admit Kolarov should never make it to the scout picks, his place is, and always will be, in the differentials.

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    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Unless there comes a time when he is 100% nailed, in which case he should be the first name in them every week

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      1. Ginkapo FPL
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Indeed, I am fearfull that this bandwagon is doomed. As Cabaye shows below too many peeps are on the wagon for just one week, and we both know that is the best way to get burned by Aleksandar.

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        1. JK - Cønt ⭐
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 9 months ago

          yes, I regret picking Ward over him 2 GWs ago.

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          1. Ginkapo FPL
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 9 months ago

            Shoulda listened to me

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    2. CABAYE4
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      They're a one GW thing, think most would agree that he's got a good chance of being one of the top scoring defenders this GW.

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    3. SPorting
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Mark loves him though.

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      1. Ginkapo FPL
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        So do I! But I know what I love.

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    4. Woy of the Wovers
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Are you angry with the scout picks? Pointless.

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      1. Ginkapo FPL
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Angry on a fantasy football site? Anyone who gets angry on here needs to get out more....

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        1. Woy of the Wovers
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 9 months ago

          We already know this. Now, I'm out to get bladdered.

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        2. JT's Dog
            10 years, 9 months ago

            What's this out your talking about? How do you get hold of it?

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    5. Rendabomb
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Negredo & Silva or Agüero & Lallana? Long term. Which are better you think?

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    6. Optimus.
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      My 5 day ban finally lifted 😎

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      1. JK - Cønt ⭐
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        better mind your ps and qs then.

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      2. SPorting
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        I voted for 30 days!

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        1. Woy of the Wovers
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 9 months ago

          Liberal!!!

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      3. Non-template FPL is for Kin…
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        From?

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        1. Christina.
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 9 months ago

          Tropical island with Forca.

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      4. The Mandalorian
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Welcome back!

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      5. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Blimey! 😯 Baaad Boy! 😛

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      6. Ginkapo FPL
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Who are you?

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      7. Optimus.
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        A self imposed one i might add after my pre WC team outscored my WC team by 15 points 😀 😎

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        1. Woy of the Wovers
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 9 months ago

          Perils of the WC.

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      8. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        We will have to handicap you in the Cup, then - bad luck! 😉

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        1. Ginkapo FPL
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 9 months ago

          BOOOOOOM

          Draw GW 23, spread the word

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    7. elkunaguero
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      A) Kos + Baines + Mutch
      B) Kos + Coleman + Sterling
      C) Mert + Jags + Sterling

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      1. Herman Toothrot
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        A.

        Baines is a wizard.

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    8. Cocky Spaniel Alves
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Which two defenders would you go for for a combined cost of 8,1?

      Both will be on the bench unless one of my main defenders (Sagna, Coleman, Kolarov) is out.

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      1. Hot Sauce
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Chester, Whittaker? both 3.9 ok bench fodders

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        1. Herman Toothrot
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 9 months ago

          Chester rose to 4! :'D

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        2. Cocky Spaniel Alves
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 9 months ago

          I'm reading Whittaker might easily be dropped...

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      2. Jebiga
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        ward and chester 🙂

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        1. Cocky Spaniel Alves
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 9 months ago

          I wish I could do it but they're 8,2

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          1. Jebiga
            • 12 Years
            10 years, 9 months ago

            hm, then chester and McCartney from west ham

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    9. Hot Sauce
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      My WC team
      Boruc Davis
      Baines, Coleman, Kosc, Chester, Whittaker
      Hazard, Gerrard, Lallana, Eriksen, Sidwell
      Suarez, Aguero, Giroud.

      Am I crazy to take Gerrard over Silva?

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    10. Christina.
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Keep Ozil and lose Terry & Eriksen?

      Nah, can't be worth it over the remainder of the season.

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      1. SPorting
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Lose Özil.

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        1. Christina.
          • 14 Years
          10 years, 9 months ago

          Written like a true h2h opponent.

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          1. SPorting
            • 13 Years
            10 years, 9 months ago

            I ditched him too.

            No time to get emotionally attached.

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            1. Christina.
              • 14 Years
              10 years, 9 months ago

              Thks pal.

              Done.

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      2. EAGLES (0 Chelsea players)
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Drop him....no form at the moment, despite the fact that yes he can play and score well but he's not

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      3. Sweetpea
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Keep terry - Mourinho will batton down the hatches now we are near the finish line.

        Ozil is a luxury given his away form - Ramsey better value should be fit next week

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    11. Caibarhaw
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Just noticed that Aguero transfers are increasing approx 3% every half hour - he may well increase tonight - will be close!

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      1. Valar(Keith)
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        exactly 3% per update the last 3 updates now. 9 updates left on 71.2 at the moment

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      2. McGrubbs
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Reckon the next 4 updates will need to be closer to 5% for him to increase...

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    12. andres
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      A luk to giroud
      B cabaye to navas
      C cabaye, luk to kun, gnabry (-4)

      mannone (davies)
      ward merte goalman (chester willians)
      hazard ozil gerrard cabaye
      luk suarez negredo
      1.9, 1FT

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    13. EAGLES (0 Chelsea players)
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Sagna or Koscielny?....I'm on my wildcard and I need some non biased recommendations

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      1. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        kosh for the baps

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      2. Herman Toothrot
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        I went Sagna.

        Gets forward a lot and his crosses impressed me last GW, if only Giroud could convert them.

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      3. EAGLES (0 Chelsea players)
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Thanks fellas

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    14. Acquafresca
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      @Doosra.

      Is McCartney nailed on?

      When is he likely to lose his spot?

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Soon. But check the sea of red in the West Ham defence! 🙁

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      2. Ginkapo FPL
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Any minute now

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    15. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      A) terry, ward, ozil, janujaz
      vs.
      B) cahill, parr, cazorla, lallana

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    16. embo76
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      mannone or boruc? votes please

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      1. @FPLMason
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        In te same boat with Boruc Davis Bardsley vs Mannone Pickford Clyne.

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    17. Sherifpiero
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      would appreciate thoughts on the below WC choices:

      Foster (macrouger)l
      Ward * Coleman -Kolarov ( chester bertrand)
      Gerrard-Erkisen-Navas-Adam jonson (Cabay)
      Suarez * Giroud * Aguero 0.6 in bank

      any thoughts i should do for this WC team

      Thanks in in advance. for your kind reply

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    18. anish10
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      hows my WC

      Boruc Davies
      Mert Baines Kolarov Chester Whittaker
      Lallana Eriksen Hazard Silva Pozuelo
      Giroud Suarez Aguero

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      1. JoeJitzu +42
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Like it! 8.5/9 out of 10

        IMO just needs Arsenal Midfielder, perhaps Ramsey when he's back??' Nice though very strong !

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      2. Robe Wan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Back heavy

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    19. There's Always One!
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Not much of a problem I know but what order to play my subs

      Chester. Januzaj. Azpilicueta

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      1. anish10
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Az Janu Chester

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        1. Ludo
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 9 months ago

          +1

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      2. There's Always One!
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Cheers

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    20. Mr Sarcastic
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      So which one of these is going to happen?

      a) Pulis gets the upper hand against his old club, 1 (or 2) - 0

      b) Stoke wants to show their best against former manager and get draw/win (well at least they score!)

      That benching dilemma ward vs coleman.....

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    21. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Doosra in demand tonight

      Better crack open another bottle of vino 😉

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    22. JoeJitzu +42
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      RMWCT for next week out of 10....

      Boruc Davies
      Mertesacker Kolarov Ward Chester (Whittaker/Hudson)
      Hazard Yaya Ozil Eriksen Pozuelo
      Suarez Aguero Rooney

      0.0 left in bank! Thanks

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      1. Herman Toothrot
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        If Kolarov was 100% nailed I would give that a solid 9.

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    23. Schürrle Class
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Played WC last week guys. Just want some feedback on my team for tomorrow

      Mannone ( Marshall )
      Coleman Ward Koscielny ( Clyne and Burner )
      Hazard Silva Özil Eriksen ( Pozuelo )
      Suarez Lukaku Adebayor

      I am playing Ward over Clyne this week

      Have 1 FT and 0.0 ITB

      A) Lukaku to Giroud
      B) Do nothing
      C) Any suggestions?

      Thanks in advance

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    24. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Laterz!

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      1. JK - Cønt ⭐
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        even vino couldn't help then? 😉

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    25. Mr Sarcastic
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Again Aguero 3 % up - my life is so exciting.

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      1. Valar(Keith)
        • 15 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        haha.. same 🙂

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    26. check out your mind
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      would appreciate some input...

      mignolet guzan

      coleman sagna shaw vlaar olsson (norwich)

      yaya hazard oscar ramsey barkley

      suarez negredo rodriguez

      can't decide whether to play my wildcard or not...if i do, i'd swap guzan, mignolet, vlaar, oscar & negredo...if not i at least want aguero so will have to take a 4/8pt hit and do guzan > boruc (good move anyway) and oscar > wilshere/sterling

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    27. Lallana_
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Hey lads, can you RMWCT (0/10)? Thanks! =)

      Sczcesny
      Gabbidon Coleman Kolarov | Hudson Chester
      Eriksen Lallana Silva Hazard | Colback
      Sturridge Aguero Suarez

      0.7 ITB

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      1. Mile Plankton - Myth and Ch…
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        I am not a big fan of SAS. I'd go for Giroud maybe, since you don't have Arsenal cover.

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        1. Mile Plankton - Myth and Ch…
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 9 months ago

          That's Giroud over Sturridge.

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    28. Mile Plankton - Myth and Ch…
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      Rooney -> Giroud or Negredo?

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      1. Mile Plankton - Myth and Ch…
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Have Silva and no Arsenal attacking cover.

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      2. Lallana_
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 9 months ago

        Giroud if you have Man City cover

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        1. Mile Plankton - Myth and Ch…
          • 11 Years
          10 years, 9 months ago

          Thanks. That's what I was thinking.

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    29. Back on the horse
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 9 months ago

      I'm saving my wildcard for when all this rain washes away a few stadiums...

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