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6 April 2014 2966 comments
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Sunday focuses on the ambitions of the Merseyside pair, as Everton look to close in on fourth place with a win over Arsenal at Goodison, while Liverpool seek to extend their run of victories to nine by clawing back top spot with the points at West Ham.

Arsenal take on the Toffees having won just once in five matches, while Roberto Martinez’s outfit have five straight wins, putting them just four points behind the Gunners with a game in hand. Sunday’s clash is perfectly poised, then, with Fantasy managers looking to a host of Everton options ahead of their double Gameweek to come.

Later today, Luis Suarez will face up to a West Ham defence with the majority backing the Uruguayan with the armband. His potential haul looks pivotal to our Gameweek fortunes again, with the likes of Daniel Sturridge and Steven Gerrard providing an able supporting cast at the Boleyn Ground.

Our Twitter feed will bring you all the news from today’s teamsheets, while the Dugout Discussion chatroom is open to accompany you right through to the final whistle in East London.

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

  1. Gaz Downright
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    Andy Townsend, now also not doing very well as lead commentator

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  2. The Mighty Slovenian
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    Did the ref go to his assistant just to let him know how much richer he'd be if he 'didn't see' the foul on Mignolet?

    Saudi dollars ...

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  3. gers23
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    Sturridge and Azpilicueta to Lukaku and Baines for a hit? 6

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    1. Nice to Finally Michu
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      I think not

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    2. Judas
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      unless you have double CHE defence then no

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    3. Alberto Tomba
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      Gers you always ask about hits on here. Too many IMO.

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  4. Whitman2013
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    Hi guys what'ss the rule with assist and handball? Will Suarez keep his assist? I seem to remember that I think he played arsenal a defender handled but no assist?
    Cheers all

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    1. Wilshere Knowledge
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      Its an assist.

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      1. Whitman2013
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        Cheers mate!

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    2. Jairzinho
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      Man Utd (Rafael) and it was given in the end.

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      1. Whitman2013
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        oh yeah that's it, and was it? Okay cheers mate 🙂

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  5. Back to Back Ballacks
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    What's the problem?

    Mignolet can punch Vidic in the face and not a word said but Andy C can't touch him?

    Soft scousers need to toughen up if they want to win a title......

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      1. Back to Back Ballacks
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        🙂
        If they don't win this is gonna get so entertaining 🙂

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    1. sinik
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      not to mention a blatant dive from Sturridge getting Vida sent off..

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    2. Licky
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      A deliberate slap to the head and forearm to take out the keeper? Ridiculous.

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      1. Back to Back Ballacks
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        But it's ok for keepers to do it?

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        1. Billy Gilmore
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          Seeing as they're actually allowed to use their hands, a bit more lenience would seem fair.

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          1. Back to Back Ballacks
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            So outfielders should be allowed kick keepers in the legs?

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  6. Nomar
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    Gk gets too much protection in the modern game.

    Rough the buggers up a bit, I say. Well done Mr Carroll.

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    1. ccc
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      perhaps overall, but not in this case

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      1. Nomar
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        They used to get knocked unconscious and into the back of the net and the goal would stand.

        Bring them days back I say.

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        1. Back to Back Ballacks
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          only for Liverpool matches, that would be fairer

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  7. Scratch
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    Wtf why hasn't Carroll assist been added yet

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    1. Billy Gilmore
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      ?

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    2. sinik
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      lol

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    3. Mull
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      Didn't hit him hard enough.

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  8. Elniñorules
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    In 2014, Guy Demel also has more goals with his right leg than RVP in the PL.

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    1. Mílanista
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      More open play goals than Gerrard

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      1. Elniñorules
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        It was through a corner though 😉

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        1. Mílanista
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          Oh yeah 😳

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  9. FACUPARSE
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    Suarez playing well?

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    1. Wakka Wakkas
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      Arsenal is playing great!

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      1. Whitman2013
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        that's harsh - I see no reason for snide remarks about any team

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        1. DelPuich
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          shush

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  10. Sean.
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    Anyone mad enough to have played Demel Today ? 🙂

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    1. HuttonDressedasLahm
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      No, but he's coming off my bench...as is Mirallas

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      1. Sean.
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        Nice one, shame Mirallas didn't get that goal

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  11. Granville
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    I only care because I own Skrtel.

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    1. JWF
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      You've had a very good week so you can have no complaints. My Mata > Snodgrass transfer last week is shaping up to be the worst transfer in a long time.

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    2. In Like Flynn.
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      Granville is there a Scout UFPL league?

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        1. In Like Flynn.
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          Many thanks.

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  12. Plagued by indecision
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    Suarez assist & Gerrard pen got me 11 points in the blink of an eye. More please.

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    1. sinik
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      likewise and co-sign

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  13. Optimus.
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    I made this meme last season...

    http://www.quickmeme.com/img/a7/a7da320852fcbdb2747b2028344ba0f28dd353867a741876f12df5d047f346e2.jpg

    Yes he's 3rd on my bench 🙂

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    1. Chu Young Ping Pong
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      😀

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  14. sinik
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    I don't think Hazard is essential..there's only 5 gameweeks left..the paradigms start to go out the window and form is king..

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    1. Sean.
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      Definitely , Gw'ers for a start

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    2. Wilshere Knowledge
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      But he is playing well, just doesnt have the points to go with it.

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      1. sinik
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        you've countered your own point with that statement..

        Hazard pulls the strings more often than not and they don't have strikers to finish the job so when the goals are coming from midfield, said midfielders are often creating them themselves

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    3. KunBaYaya My Lord
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      Hazard fixtures to close out the season are pretty tempting. I wouldn't drop simply because I wouldn't want worry about him exploding every week. Though you are right his form is off right now.

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      1. sinik
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        and to be clear it's only off in the FPL sense, he's still playing well..but as we learned with Silva time and again during the course of the season, quality player does not immediately equal quality FPL player..not to say Hazard isn't a quality FPL player but if the FPL form isn't there it isn't there..at least with Gerrard you know he's on set pieces and pens no matter what, no one will take them from him unless he gives it to them

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        1. KunBaYaya My Lord
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          If I didn't have Yaya, Silva, Gerard already. I may be tempted to switch out hazard based on his current form. But I really like the look of those fixtures plus form goes up and down he can spring back up with a hat trick at any time.

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          1. sinik
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            well let's say you definitely want Aguero..could get Hazard out to free up a lot of funds by downgrading to Rambo or Eriksen or Mirallas/Barkley etc..

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        2. Villan
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          You say that though Gerrard hasn't had any corners or free kicks today, Suarez has had them all. Over the last few games he is taking far less set pieces, at least he still has pens!

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          1. sinik
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            sitting deeper so not going up to the endline for the corners, let's see if it changes with Lucas on now

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  15. Men who stare at Gotze
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    The bandwagon is a just dot in the distance now but is Hazard -> Yaya worth doing?

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    1. sinik
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      like I said above, with so little time left in the season the 'essential' argument goes out the window I feel..I might ship Hazard this week..

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    2. sinik
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      and great username!

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  16. Evs
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    Good memories lads...

    http://twitter.com/cerievs75/status/452838247493017600/photo/1

    Ahh well.... 🙂

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    1. Namtab Nomolos
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      It's what we all dream of one day. Great year last season.

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    2. Judas
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      memez

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    3. Declan-
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      Chin up.... You could be in my position 😛

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    4. Zep
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      I can only begin to imagine the level of tension in the EVS household on that morning...

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  17. The Pep Revolution
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    Repost but I would really appreciate it if someone could explain this: To what extent can a club secure the signing of a player at another club outside of a transfer window? Can they reach agreement, get a contract to ensure that player will sign for the club as soon as the transfer window opens or how does it work?

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    1. Wilshere Knowledge
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      With 6 months left, they can sign a precontract, otherwise a club cannot talk to a player without the parent clubs permission. Clubs can verbally agree a deal at any time.

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      1. The Pep Revolution
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        How binding are the verbal agreements? Do the clubs have to stick to them or can another club come in and sign the player?

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  18. Hibbo
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    That Man City fan who chants Manchesterrrr in that Barclay's ad does my head in.

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    1. Towsor44
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      Sounds like Kirk off Corrie

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  19. Gaz Downright
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    Top 3 centre backs in the EPL this season

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    1. Gaztafari
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      Kompany, Skertel, Terry.

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      1. HuttonDressedasLahm
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        Terry Lovren Distin

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    2. Mull
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      Terry, Cahill and Kompany

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    3. Judas
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      Kos, Cahill, Terry

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    4. Wilshere Knowledge
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      Terry Komp Kos

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    5. Captain Shirokov
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      Terry, Cahill, Davies.

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    6. krzys
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      Terry Cahill Kompany

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    7. Snikiii
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      jagielka,kos,terry

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  20. Gaztafari
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    Be nice to see some proper sportsmanship in 2nd half with Andy Carroll walking the ball into his own goal.

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  21. Rupert The Horse
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    Lucas on. We're not going for a draw I hope.

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    1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
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      no chance

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    2. MJ6987
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      Gerrard being protected?

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  22. Chris_White
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    I guess we are all going with Lukaku(c) now?

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    1. Jairzinho
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      Thinking Coleman atm

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    2. Declan
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      Kun(C)

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    3. Evs
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      Aguero I think.

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    4. HuttonDressedasLahm
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      Nah, not falling for that one again!

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    5. Chris_White
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      ...or not 😆

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  23. FPLSuarridge
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    Hazard < Miralles
    Koscienly < Mariappa

    Looks good guys?

    2FT~! 🙂

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    1. Nice to Finally Michu
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      Sure

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  24. r0nh
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    All refs are bald.

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    1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
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      im goin bald, maybe ill become a ref

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    2. Gaztafari
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      and hot.

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    3. NATSTER
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      Umm.. It sounds correct.

      Standard set by Italian, I guess.

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    4. Mull
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      So are you 😉

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    5. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
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      incorrect

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  25. NATSTER
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    45 minutes to go.

    C'mon .. Gerrard, Suarez, Sturridge make it 4-1 for Liverpool.

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  26. The Bandit
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    I wonder if officials get to see their cock-ups at half time?

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    1. JWF
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      Yup, they have a screen in their room.

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      1. JWF
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        I'm expecting another Liverpool penalty to be given to even things up..

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    2. HuttonDressedasLahm
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      They shouldn't as then they'd try to atone for their errors

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    3. Colonel Shoe 肝池
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      i do hope so...... the room full of flat screens playin his mistake on repeat 😀

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    4. In Like Flynn.
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      Only 15 minutes, hardly ever enough time.

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    5. Essan
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      No, only their wives. Or girlfriends 😀

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  27. r0nh
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    Liverpool v Man City next week.

    Should be 3 or 4 penalties, at least.

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    1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
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      this is what im hoping

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    2. HuttonDressedasLahm
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      ....after Aguero has gone off

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  28. Granville
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    Liverpool fans calling foul. Ref is from Manchester and biased against them. I wonder if Rodgers will mention it.

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    1. NATSTER
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      They should stop using ref from Manchester and London with Liverpool then.

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      1. JWF
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        They should just give Liverpool a free penalty in every game so Rodgers can't complain...

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    2. In Like Flynn.
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      Question on your last comment Granville.

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    3. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
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      always an excuse

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  29. dribbler
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    if you can't catch the ball while your eye's being gouged out you don't deserve to be a premier league goalkeeper

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  30. Always (C)ane
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    Mannone
    Demi Ward Distin
    Yaya Punch
    Luk Suarez

    Which 3 players do you choose?
    A. Aguero Mirallas Haz
    B. Sturridge Silva Baines

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