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1 July 2014 3833 comments
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We reach the final day of Matchday 4 this evening as the World Cup edges towards the quarter-final stages. Argentina and Switzerland go head-to-head in the early 5pm kick-off as Alejandro Sabella’s look to maintain their 100% record so far, while Lionel Messi’s Fantasy owners will be optimistic of picking up the points in a round which has seen the likes of Neymar, Robin Van Persie and Karim Benzema fail to score over the previous three evenings:

Argentina: Romero; Zabaleta, Fernandez, Garay, Rojo; Gago, Mascherano, Di Maria; Messi, Higuain, Lavezzi

Switzerland: Benaglio; Lichtsteiner, Djourou, Schar, Rodriguez; Inler, Behrami; Xhaka, Shaqiri Mehmedi; Drmic

Argentina make just one enforced change from the side that saw off Nigeria last time around, with Ezequiel Lavezzi replacing the injured Sergio Aguero in the front three. Having scored four of his side’s six goals, Messi is the standout option for the South Americans, with the likes of Gonzalo Higuain and Angel di Maria yet to pick up any returns whatsoever over their first three matches.

Switzerland, unsurprisingly, are changed from the XI that swept aside Honduras in the final group match. Fabian Schar continues in central defence, then, with Ricardo Rodriguez owners looking for further attacking returns from the raiding left-back, who already has a couple of assists to his name. Further up the field, Xherdan Shaqiri is the form player, having bagged a hat-trick against the Hondurans, while Josip Drmic also arrives on the back of a decent display which served up a pair of assists in the 3-0 win.

Later in the evening, Belgium seek to extend a record which has seen them win every match in the tournament. Marc Wilmots made a number of changes for the final group game against South Korea and Fantasy favourites such as Eden Hazard and Kevin de Bruyne are expected to return to the starting XI against the USA. Divock Origi may fancy his chances of a start up front after another impressive display off the bench last time around, whilst at the back, the Belgians will be desperate for Vincent Kompany to recover in time for tonight’s clash as they look to maintain a series of defensive displays which has seen them concede just a single spot-kick so far.

After beating Ghana and drawing with Portugal, Jurgen Klinsmann’s side tasted defeat in their final group game against Germany. The USA will be looking to bounce back immediately and Clint Dempsey, with a goal in each of his first two appearances, is the main threat for the underdogs, though Graham Zusi, with two assists to his name, and Jermaine Jones, with a goal and assist to date, could be key to Klinsmann’s chances of springing an upset.

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  1. Hurricane
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    How many pts did Zabaleta get in the McD game tonight? Not updated in the spreadsheet...
    Thanks.

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  2. The Pep Revolution
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    @ Wakey

    Do you have anyone playing in the next and final match? I assure you our changes have already been made and so any information you provide now will not influence the game or the outcome of the game. It will only indicate who is likely to win.

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  3. CubeBrick
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    Origi, KdB for 6 and 7?... Vote now!

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    1. Declan
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      Yup

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    2. Hurricane
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      Yes.

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      1. CubeBrick
        • 13 Years
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        Thx guys... Blind, Djabou out then!

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    3. Jude Rooney
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      Do it

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  4. The Shoonchy
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    6 Points for Shaqiri
    Stick or twist to Bedoya of USA?

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    1. Declan
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      Twist

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      1. The Shoonchy
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        Doing it then, hope it all goes well, no Red Cards please for Bedoya

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    2. Hurricane
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      Twist

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      1. The Shoonchy
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        Twisted

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    3. Jude Rooney
      • 13 Years
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      I've done Schweinstiger (6)to Bedoya

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      1. The Shoonchy
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        • 14 Years
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        Bedoya to score a hat-trick
        You heard it here first

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        1. The Enlightener
          • 12 Years
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          Probably last too. 🙂

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        2. Jude Rooney
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          Hope so mate - if he plays the full match should get about 5 points minimum so OT much of a gamble

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  5. Fifa las vegas
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    Sooo, I need Courtois to keep a clean sheet and get 4 goals/penalty saves to win the Mirror match day prize. Thoughts? 😉

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    1. VougieDipond
      • 13 Years
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      does shoot out count?

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    2. TorresMagic™
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      • 16 Years
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      Good luck next round.

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  6. Epic Fail
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    Monty Python and the Holy Bale.

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    1. Billy Gilmore
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      You better beat Windy Pops.

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      1. Epic Fail
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        No doubt about it.

        Don't bookmark this.

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        1. Billy Gilmore
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          It couldn't go anymore down to the wire than this. On that note I'm off to bed.

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          1. Billy Gilmore
            • 13 Years
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            Don't want to keep your missus waiting.

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            1. Epic Fail
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              The painters and decorators are in. Enjoy 😉

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              1. Billy Gilmore
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                Just as well we're at my place 😉

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          2. GreenWindmill
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            Crazy close isn't it? 😀

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            1. Billy Gilmore
              • 13 Years
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              Looks like we're 1-1 with 3 more that could go either way.

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              1. GreenWindmill
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                Yep, can't believe I've been drawing with MF for days when we haven't been making the exact same moves (unless his comments have been misinformation 🙂 )

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                1. Epic Fail
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                  Would I do a thing like that 😉

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                  1. GreenWindmill
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                    You'd be wasting your time if you did - I can't get my head sufficiently round the permutations to make use of the information mis- or otherwise 😆

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                  2. 7shadesofsmoke
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                    what are the scores on the doors then boys?

                    We still up?

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  7. Doylaz
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    • 12 Years
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    KDB for 6 points or stick?

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    1. Hurricane
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      twist

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    2. Jude Rooney
      • 13 Years
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      100% twist

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    3. Captain Berbarossa - arrrrr…
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      Do it. 6 pts ain't anything

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  8. Captain Berbarossa - arrrrr…
    • 15 Years
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    For all McD's faults, I have to say the scoring system does make playing defenders and goalies interesting beause there is a real sense of unpredictably to how many points they may get. In regular FPL, it's pretty much cleanie or nothing and the anxiety that comes with pinning all your hopes that they won't concede at some point. I'd be up for RBs in FPL.

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    1. Jude Rooney
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      Hated the game at first but love it now.......

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      1. Captain Berbarossa - arrrrr…
        • 15 Years
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        Yeah, same here 🙂

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    2. Jafalad
      • 16 Years
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      True. Impressed how Macarena keeps earning 10 points plus per game for standing in his own half.

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    3. CABAYE4
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      If it was 1 point per 3 RB's like it is for saves, I'd say it was a good idea.

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      1. Captain Berbarossa - arrrrr…
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        Yeah, that sounds fair.

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    4. Epic Fail
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      FPL is fine as it is. They can put them in UFPL if they want.

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    5. GlasgowFF
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      Agreed. Works love to see it in the Premier League one, would make it more fun picking defenders and defensive midfielders.

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      1. Captain Berbarossa - arrrrr…
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        Yeah, FPL is way too attack-oriented. Think they've been missing a trick here as UCL have had it a while now. Would bring much more interest to players other than the obvious attacking players.

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  9. JJO
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    Djabou or twist to KDB?

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    1. Declan
      • 15 Years
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      KDB

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    2. Hurricane
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      KdB

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    3. Fresco
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      Djabou

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    4. Nazz
      • 11 Years
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      on current form, stick with djabou

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  10. Henry Hill
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    Three Men and a Bebe

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    1. Saniul
      • 13 Years
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      What's wrong?

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      1. Declan
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 7 months ago

        He ain't getting any prettier, a tad close to the camera.

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        1. Epic Fail
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          You didn't realise he was ugly until now?

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    2. Epic Fail
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      Eh?

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  11. JK - Cønt ⭐
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    • 14 Years
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    Witsel and Fellaini

    Midfield Afros

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  12. r0nh
    • 14 Years
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    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYQ6Gf8un7Q

    Wenger saying no to Balo

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    1. Declan
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      And her name is?

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    2. Henry Hill
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      In other breaking news Poland is invaded.

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    3. The Enlightener
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      No manager with any self respect should want to sign Balotelli. That last match for Italy in this WC was a microcosm of what kind of trouble he is. It just isn't worth it. He will ultimately drag himself and his teammates down with him, regardless of what ship he's sailing on.

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  13. The Sarjeant
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    11 years, 7 months ago

    Who do you think wi be the highest rated player in this match?

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    1. faulksp
      • 16 Years
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      Hazard to hit form

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  14. Saniul
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 7 months ago

    USMNT are playing a very defensive side, one must say. 5 defenders, 3 holding midfielders and just 1 striker.

    Looks like Zusi's role will be the most crucial for the team. Especially, he must be the one linking the rest of the side and Dempsey in such a defensive set-up.

    To be honest, I would have played Beckerman ahead of Bradley, who has been shite in all the three matches so far.

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    1. CABAYE4
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      Bradley's a big name though, was never going to be dropped.

      Surprised Beckerman isn't playing though.

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      1. Saniul
        • 13 Years
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        Yeah, that's the only reason he is still in the team.

        Playing 5 defenders is of no point if you're going to drop your most prominent and powerful midfielder.

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  15. Dr Dream
    • 13 Years
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    Belgium line up ?

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 16 Years
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      Sticky or last page.

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    2. Saniul
      • 13 Years
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      Courtois; Alderweireld, van Buyten, Kompany, Vertonghen; Witsel, Fellaini; Hazard, de Bruyne, Origi; Mertens.

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    3. The Pep Revolution
      • 14 Years
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      Do you have anyone playing in the next and final match? Would really appreciate an answer.

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  16. Declan
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    Chiles play

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  17. Nazz
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    down to 500th in mcd anyone better?

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    1. Les Bleus
      • 14 Years
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      With all due respect, a lot of people

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    2. Epic Fail
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      Obviously.

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    3. wood is good
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      499 of them but good rank!

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  18. Jude Rooney
    • 13 Years
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    All big teams going through - squad might be getting smaller now. Been trying to get 23 starters but will struggle next round

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      Forget 23 starters.

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      1. Jude Rooney
        • 13 Years
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        Exactly - good news is it still lets you transfer 1m players in so looking to get about 16 -18 what do you think?

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  19. Henry Hill
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    The Neville Wears Prada

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  20. Jafalad
    • 16 Years
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    Film titles: Ferris Mueller's Big Day Off

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  21. nevins84
    • 13 Years
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    Leave messi capt or go for alderweld/hazard??

    Please and thanks..

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    1. CunkOnFPL
      • 13 Years
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      Messi

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  22. Colonel Shoe 肝池
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    tough to see who is essential in the next round given how the scores panned out, pretty all over the place especially in defence

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  23. shady4revr
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    I have oscar on 6 and neymar on 5, van buyten and kdb on bench, should i play both?

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    1. Declan
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      Yep

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    2. faulksp
      • 16 Years
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      Yes ...6 & 5 can easily be beaten

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    3. Hurricane
      • 12 Years
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      yes

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  24. ONSIDE 9
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    Ballack Swan

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  25. Saniul
    • 13 Years
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    The Iron Ledley :mrgreen:

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  26. Jafalad
    • 16 Years
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    James and the Giant Peach

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  27. bunnyrampage
    • 11 Years
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    Stupid McD's... Shaqiri was given 2 more points after I subbed him out. I could have subbed out a 5-pointer instead of his massive 6 pts!

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  28. Jimbo123
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    11 years, 7 months ago

    Quick one.....

    8 points or Van Buyten ???

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  29. shady4revr
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    Thanks, both in. 🙂

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