634x258 Injuries
21 April 2014 1530 comments
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With only tonight’s Etihad encounter between City and West Brom left in the Gameweek, we scour the nine matches played out over Saturday and Sunday and analyse the post-match reports for news of any fresh injury concerns:

Arsenal
Thomas Vermaelen’s run of four successive starts came to an end yesterday afternoon after he missed the Gunners’ 3-0 win over Hull with a hamstring injury.

Cardiff
Craig Bellamy missed the home draw against Stoke due to a virus, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer confirmed post-match, with the veteran expected back in training on Monday.

Chelsea
Petr Cech missed Saturday evening’s home draw with Sunderland due to a minor illness, according to the Blues’ official twitter stream. Samuel Eto’o is expected to miss tomorrow’s Champions League clash with Atletico Madrid due to a knee problem.

Everton
Sylvain Distin was forced off with a hamstring problem during yesterday’s win over United. After the match, Roberto Martinez issued an update on the Frenchman’s fitness:

“”Sylvain will have a scan tomorrow. He felt his hamstring. I just hope we pulled him out of the game just in time. If it’s damaged, it will be difficult for him to play again this season. But, if not, maybe within a week or 10 days he will be fine.”

Fulham
Kieran Richardson, Mamadou Diarra and Sascha Riether all missed the Cottagers’ trip to Spurs due to muscle, knee and illness problems respectively. Felix Magath also confirmed Scott Parker was forced off before the hour mark after picking up a muscle problem but remains confident all four will be available for next weekend:

“We had problems before the game – injured or ill players – and had to change the team. Riether is ill so he stayed at home, Richardson tried this morning but he has a muscle problem and Diarra has knee problems. Parker took a kick on the muscle but he is confident he can play next week – I think all the players will be fine for then.”

Johnny Heitinga was also withdrawn during the game with a knock, according to the Fulham post-match report.

Hull
Shane Long was withdrawn at the break in yesterday’s loss to Arsenal with a calf complaint. Sone Aluko missed out altogether with a minor hamstring problem.

Man United
Patrice Evra missed yesterday’s trip to Everton due to a knee problem, according to the local press. Nemanja Vidic was also omitted from the matchday squad with a headache.

Newcastle
Papiss Cisse and Luuk de Jong were both forced off in the first-half of the Magpies’ home loss to Swansea with knee and ankle problems respectively. Cisse left the stadium on crutches on Saturday night, whilst de Jong sported a foot brace as the injuries continue to hamper Alan Pardew’s plans – reports in the local press this afternoon indicate that Cisse is set to miss the remainder of the season, with scans revealing he has suffered a broken knee cap which will require surgery.

Stoke
Erik Pieters lasted less than half an hour of the Potters’ trip to Cardiff before being withdrawn due to illness, Mark Hughes has confirmed.

Sunderland
Two-goal hero Connor Wickham was replaced late on in the win over Chelsea after picking up a knock.

West Ham
Guy Demel missed the Hammers’ 1-0 home defeat to Crystal Palace due to illness, according to reports in the local press.

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  1. LOCO ABREU
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    aguero, nasri and silva here, 15 pt for me?

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    1. Big Bad Barry
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Silva will get that on his own

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    2. Art Vandelay
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Same combo here. Perhaps being greedy but I would be disappointed with 15. 19-22 is my price.

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    3. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      14

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    4. Breadbin
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Sorry, combined total was 12.

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    5. Beavis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      I'd say so.

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    6. Saint Domingo
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      26 points hopefully 😉

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    7. CunkOnFPL
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Yep. 21 pts

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  2. Big Bad Barry
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Whooohoooo Hi Ho Silva starting and Negredo benched chance to take the lead in ML

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  3. The Mandalorian
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    I've been robbed of 9 points apparently the thief's name is David Silva.

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    1. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Did he pick your bench?

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    2. Art Vandelay
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Sack the manager, I say.

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      1. Colonel Wasabi
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        Johnny OUT !! 😀

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        1. The Mandalorian
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 8 months ago

          No more Drama, thats harsh 🙂

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          1. Colonel Wasabi
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 8 months ago

            Liverpool fan…. I don't want ANY MORE drama this season 😉

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    3. LOCO ABREU
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      why you have silva then?

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    4. Breadbin
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Sell him for a bench fodder.

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  4. RoysCallerAnne
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    I sold Silva for -4
    I bought Kolarov for -4.

    Not my greatest hour. 😆

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    1. Mílanista
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Ward 1st sub. Every cloud...

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      1. RoysCallerAnne
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        Ooh , I actually forgot about that! Nice

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  5. Mílanista
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    Its like a David Silva Apocalypse on here tonight

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    1. Poseidon. Not arrogant, jus…
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      All a bit much considering he's about to spend 90 minutes in the pocket of Mulumbu.

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  6. Trust John
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 8 months ago

    UFPL: Stick with Eriksen captain (20pts) or change it to Aguero?

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    1. Mojo Rojo
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Keep calm and captain Kun

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    2. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 8 months ago

      Change, live a little. One goal and assist will do it

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    3. JT's Dog
        11 years, 8 months ago

        Stick you crazy fool

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        1. JT's Dog
            11 years, 8 months ago

            No hang on that is 20 (c) points so only 10 real points
            Swap

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        2. Lord Flashheart
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 8 months ago

          Stick

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          1. Trust John
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 8 months ago

            I am swapping armband to Aguero. Might even have a beer.

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      • Mojo Rojo
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        Lol @ people's reaction if Silva scores a hatty

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        1. applebonkers
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 16 Years
          11 years, 8 months ago

          already pissed that he starts. got rid 1 game too early. still, like ramsey, lallana etc you can't be hating on david even if you dont own. he's too beautiful

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          1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 16 Years
            11 years, 8 months ago

            Watch me! 😀

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        2. Richd
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 8 months ago

          🙁

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      • Ellipsis
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 8 months ago

        I took a hit to do Dzeko>Aguero. Was really hoping Negredo would start with Kun. I need Kun to outscore Dzeko and Zaba to hold my league psoition :O

        I'm hoping city concede and Nasri and Aguero to rack up double figure hauls and Dzeko to keep quiet!

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        1. Breadbin
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 8 months ago

          I'm hoping for lots of points from my players too!

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        2. Old Man
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 8 months ago

          That would be wonderful ... won't happen.

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          1. Ellipsis
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 8 months ago

            We'll see soon enough 🙂

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        3. Colonel Wasabi
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 8 months ago

          GL matey boy.

          How's the Windy ?

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          1. Ellipsis
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 8 months ago

            Hello mate! They just did the place up! Not so fond of the change. Gone for more upmarket wine bar decor than cozy 400 year old pub 🙁 Still bump my head on the rafters though 🙂 Still mulling between Bardsley and Alonso here. Cheers for the email btw! Hope all's well with you and you had a good time in Alcester! Looking forward to this game! GL to you too!

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      • JT's Dog
          11 years, 8 months ago

          Zaba annual goal tonight, bookmark this
          If it doesn't happen I will give you all a lick of my lollipop

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          1. Breadbin
            • 15 Years
            11 years, 8 months ago

            I thought you were above the "bookmark this" ridiculousness that goes on 😉

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            1. JT's Dog
                11 years, 8 months ago

                Damn I forgot
                Bookmark this to remind me please

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                1. Kuda
                  • 12 Years
                  11 years, 8 months ago

                  😀

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            2. Colonel Shoe 肝池
              • 14 Years
              11 years, 8 months ago

              nah another yc dude

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          2. The ghost of a Pug's g…
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 8 months ago

            So long as nasri inj and dzeko subbed early, all is not lost.

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          3. Richd
            • 13 Years
            11 years, 8 months ago

            How about a mini power of 5? Basically you go with Dzeko, Aguero and Suarez up front... if Dzeko doesn't play you have 5 semi decent mids.

            Ramsey, Mata, Nasri, Erriksen, Sterling

            Thoughts?

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              • 12 Years
              11 years, 8 months ago

              only if he plays 0 mins.

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            1. Jordan.
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 15 Years
              11 years, 8 months ago

              Needs more pig...rubbish idea.

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            2. Epic Fail
              • 15 Years
              11 years, 8 months ago

              Go on then.

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            3. Old Man
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              11 years, 8 months ago

              Interesting!!!!!

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            4. Leaf
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 15 Years
              11 years, 8 months ago

              I have this with

              Eriksen , silva , mata , Ramsey , AJ

              As Jordan says needs some Rooney this or next week

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            5. AB 92
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 8 months ago

              I think that it's viable particularly if you're low on funds as the form mids at the moment are all so cheap, I've got about 6 million in the bank which I've not spent and will give me a very strong defence if that's how I want to do it. You can also play around with some interesting differential strikes like Kane or even Podolski.

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          4. drughi
            • 16 Years
            11 years, 8 months ago

            how many minutes will it take silva to score his first goal tonight ?

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            1. Salah’s Sonnet
              • 14 Years
              11 years, 8 months ago

              16

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            2. CunkOnFPL
              • 13 Years
              11 years, 8 months ago

              Own goal

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          5. JT's Dog
              11 years, 8 months ago

              Damn you silva stopping me getting my dummett 1 point.

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              1. r0nh
                • 14 Years
                11 years, 8 months ago

                Silva will get u the 1 point anyway 🙂

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                1. JT's Dog
                    11 years, 8 months ago

                    I am expecting 0 then everything else is a bonus

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              2. Big Bad Barry
                • 15 Years
                11 years, 8 months ago

                Zab 9

                Silva 6

                Nasri 12

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                1. Breadbin
                  • 15 Years
                  11 years, 8 months ago

                  What is this?

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                  1. Big Bad Barry
                    • 15 Years
                    11 years, 8 months ago

                    Predictions ya putz

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                    1. The ghost of a Pug's g…
                      • 14 Years
                      11 years, 8 months ago

                      I thought it was the number of times JT has f*cked each of their gfs?

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                    2. Art Vandelay
                      • 15 Years
                      11 years, 8 months ago

                      +1 for the use of the word putz.

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                    3. Breadbin
                      • 15 Years
                      11 years, 8 months ago

                      Innovative.

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                  2. Christina.
                    • 15 Years
                    11 years, 8 months ago

                    IQ

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              3. JUSTBLAZE
                • 13 Years
                11 years, 8 months ago

                Why are people buying Mirallas? Fixtures aren't great and he gets rotated often. Am I silly to sell him after he's scored two weeks in a row? Getting in Ramsey if that makes a difference. Also looking to ship out Lukaku

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                1. JT's Dog
                    11 years, 8 months ago

                    Do it

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                  • Art Vandelay
                    • 15 Years
                    11 years, 8 months ago

                    Ramsey in for Mirallas is a good move. Mirallas is scoring nicely but Martinez does like to shuffle the pack.

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                    1. JUSTBLAZE
                      • 13 Years
                      11 years, 8 months ago

                      Sounds like a good move but it is an uneasy feeling selling a player that's scored two games in a row

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                2. FF Dirtbag
                  • 14 Years
                  11 years, 8 months ago

                  I was thinking silva -> Ramsey. Do you guys think he will be likely to play both games in the dgwer?

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                  1. Breadbin
                    • 15 Years
                    11 years, 8 months ago

                    I like the move, doubt he'll play both. Palace away also tough for him.

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                    1. FF Dirtbag
                      • 14 Years
                      11 years, 8 months ago

                      I guess by then the title could sort of be decided for them anyway.

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                  2. The ghost of a Pug's g…
                    • 14 Years
                    11 years, 8 months ago

                    No and he will.

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                3. Salah’s Sonnet
                  • 14 Years
                  11 years, 8 months ago

                  Don't know why Silva starting is such bad news for everyone, i have Ward first sub but beleive silva will out score him anyway.

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                  1. SUPERMAN
                    • 13 Years
                    11 years, 8 months ago

                    Not going to happen.

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                4. Thomass
                  • 13 Years
                  11 years, 8 months ago

                  Kun and Samir are both gonna run riot tonight! 😀

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                  1. Christina.
                    • 15 Years
                    11 years, 8 months ago

                    You have mail!

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                  2. Art Vandelay
                    • 15 Years
                    11 years, 8 months ago

                    I hope so, but they will be edged out by Silva as top score on the night.

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                  3. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
                    • 13 Years
                    11 years, 8 months ago

                    That's a funny way to spell Silva

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                5. Leaf
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 15 Years
                  11 years, 8 months ago

                  Aguero (c) , Dzeko & silva

                  Season defining game for me tonight ,Mini league rival has Nasri

                  Could be massive , could be massive disappointment

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                  1. Colonel Klink
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 12 Years
                    11 years, 8 months ago

                    This game is crucial for me. Silva and Agüero (c). Rock it, dudes.

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                6. The Colonel
                  • 11 Years
                  11 years, 8 months ago

                  Hi lads

                  Want to bring in Ramsey.

                  Do I get rid of Lallana or Miralles....

                  Miralles has been doing the business but reckon he will be rested in the next game and then last 2 are difficult fixtures...

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                7. The Bandit
                  • 15 Years
                  11 years, 8 months ago

                  Kolarov is your worst bench nightmare, he nearly always comes on for a cameo

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                  1. Wilshere Knowledge
                    • 12 Years
                    11 years, 8 months ago

                    Milner, Negredo and Jovetic all need game time...

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                  2. JT's Dog
                      11 years, 8 months ago

                      And almost always in last two minutes

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                    • Mílanista
                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                      • 14 Years
                      11 years, 8 months ago

                      Its quite rare he does unless there's midfield injuries. Navas not being on the bench is a worry, Jovetic, Negredo and hopefully Milner on for Kun, Dzeko and Silva.

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                  3. r0nh
                    • 14 Years
                    11 years, 8 months ago

                    Tonights score will be 4-0 to City

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                    1. Poseidon. Not arrogant, jus…
                      • 13 Years
                      11 years, 8 months ago

                      No

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                    2. Salah’s Sonnet
                      • 14 Years
                      11 years, 8 months ago

                      At least

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                  4. The ghost of a Pug's g…
                    • 14 Years
                    11 years, 8 months ago

                    2points ahead of ML oppo

                    Aguero and silva vs nasri and dzeko

                    Sh*t just got real.

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                  5. Chucky
                    • 12 Years
                    11 years, 8 months ago

                    1-1 FT .
                    (Nasri and Vydra)

                    Brace yourselves for massive disappointment .

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                  6. Mílanista
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 14 Years
                    11 years, 8 months ago

                    David Silva

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                    1. Salah’s Sonnet
                      • 14 Years
                      11 years, 8 months ago

                      Class player

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                    2. Colonel Shoe 肝池
                      • 14 Years
                      11 years, 8 months ago

                      ...

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                  7. sinik
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 12 Years
                    11 years, 8 months ago

                    I don't care WHAT Silva scores as long as it's 2 points less than what Nasri scores (that way I cut into my ML leader's lead even slightly)

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                  8. Towsor44
                    • 13 Years
                    11 years, 8 months ago

                    Silva, Kun and Zaba, come on boys, need 20 points at least tonight

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                  9. Jafooli
                    • 13 Years
                    11 years, 8 months ago

                    ENR is 32 in the world?

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                    1. Jafooli
                      • 13 Years
                      11 years, 8 months ago

                      Or is it TW? Chelsea fan with Barca crest grav that calls everyone geezers?

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                  10. Demí
                    • 14 Years
                    11 years, 8 months ago

                    ‏@chrislepkowski
                    McAuley pulled a calf muscle in training on Thursday #wba

                    Was looking at him as my West Brom defender for the dgw. May just get Olsson now.

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                    1. Heydudes13
                      • 14 Years
                      11 years, 8 months ago

                      Or not go for crappy WBA defense?

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                      1. Demí
                        • 14 Years
                        11 years, 8 months ago

                        Or that.

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                        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
                          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                          • 16 Years
                          11 years, 8 months ago

                          Ridgewell

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                      2. The ghost of a Pug's g…
                        • 14 Years
                        11 years, 8 months ago

                        This

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                    2. Leaf
                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                      • 15 Years
                      11 years, 8 months ago

                      Me too 🙁

                      Ridgewell , Olsson then

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                  11. In Like Flynn.
                    • Has Moderation Rights
                    • 15 Years
                    11 years, 8 months ago

                    Come on Silva now you're starting. A decent score please.

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