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This evening’s Members article takes a look over the action in Sunday’s Community Shield showdown between Arsenal and City. Having assessed Alexis Sanchez’ display our lunchtime Technical Area post, we delve into the data to discover for any hints of form ahead of the weekend Gameweek 1 deadline.

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  1. XhakaCan
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Evening all, any top scorer predictions?

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    1. Tim Canterbury
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Sturridge

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      1. La Roja
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        This

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    2. Del Griffith
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      If he can stay fit then Aguaro

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    3. Penang Sandman
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      kun, its time

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    4. SUPERMAN
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      RVP

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    5. Ben Mee Over A Table
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Fantasy player with the most points at the end of the season? RvP, Rooney, Sturridge, Aguero, Ramsey or Sanchez depending mainly upon who has the most complete season (minutes played).

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    6. RocketMan
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Aguero

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    7. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      bojan

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      1. Del Griffith
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        😆

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

      Bent

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    9. pundit of punts
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Aguero.

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    10. Mata-Is-The-Juan
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Rooney --

      Since no one is giving him a shout. Reckon RVP might be sidelined again during the season or his minutes will be managed.

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  2. Volk
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    To those with Sanchez:

    Can you really justify £2m extra on top of Giroud's price tag of £8.5m? Giroud, whilst undoubtedly less talented and nifty, is the sole out-and-out striker at Arsenal and Wenger is obviously very fond of him. Giroud is going to be the furthest forward and will probably score the most goals come the end of the season.

    So why Sanchez?

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    1. Owd Big 'Ed
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      He's classed as a midfielder. He's a top player. He's playing just behind the striker.

      That said, I'm going without.

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    2. XhakaCan
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      I don't have him, but I think he will be essential by the end of the season.

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      1. HuttonDressedasLahm
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        This. Going without until fixtures are a bit more juicy

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    3. Agueroooooo
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      I cant understand it neither. A lot of competition in wide areas and will be rested for the champions league qualifiers. I cant see him doing that well as alone striker tbh. Ramseys a better option IMO and 2.5mil cheaper!

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  3. Jafooli
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Is Siggy out of favour again. Not seeing him in many teams.

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    1. Del Griffith
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      I've still got him and will keep for the first few games at least and then decide if he's worth keeping, at 6.0m its worth a punt

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    2. Ben Mee Over A Table
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Still in mine.

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    3. Rasping Drive
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Because Monk experimented with the formation, sticking Sig out wide. People on here take the piss put of so-called casuals and yet many are no better when it comes to losing faith after one poor showing

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  4. Owd Big 'Ed
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Surprised Sky Sports Fantasy Football doesn't just include 5 teams. That's all they seem to think there is in the Premier League according to their advertising.

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    1. Ginkapo FPL
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      And with that understanding, check the pricing... hidden gems

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  5. Del Griffith
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Why is Lovren the highest owned defender, am I missing something, pools opening fixtures are not that great?

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    1. Volk
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      New signing, scores goals now and then, will be first choice. Yeah, the opening fixtures are not great but for the long-term, he's a good pick. That said, I do not currently have him.

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      1. Del Griffith
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Think I'll stay clear of Pol defence, Migs was a nightmare to own last season (other than GW 1 when he saved the Pen!)

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        1. Robareid
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          Had him GW1, got rid of him for GW2 for Boruc B)

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  6. Robareid
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    So Kelly -> Palace?

    Is he going to be in their starting eleven?

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    1. Owd Big 'Ed
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      You would think so.

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    2. thetinkerman
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      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      It would put huge question marks over Mariappa surely?

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    3. Ben Mee Over A Table
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      You'd think so, but he may be eased in.

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    4. thetinkerman
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      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      PS is this a rumour or is it likely to happen? I'd consider doubling up with him and Ward if I heard some promising comments from Pulis

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      1. Robareid
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/28765444

        BBC are usually very conservative, and from what I've seen if they call a transfer, on their main site and not in their gossip section, then it happens 95% of the time

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    5. Robareid
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      At 4.5, he'll be in my team if he nails down a regular spot, but I think I'll keep Ward for now, I agree with you lot, he'll probably be eased in.

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      1. thetinkerman
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        • 14 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Who said you can only have one Palace defender? 😉

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        1. Robareid
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          True. But my defense is looking weak enough for GW5 already. Might double up after that.

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    6. Game of Throw-ins
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      What about Hangeland? Do you think he is just back up, or will he give some competition and make the starting back line at Crystal Palace even more difficult to predict?

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  7. thetinkerman
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    • 14 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Following up from the helpful replies from "Jake Donehue" (http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2014/08/12/the-numbers-game-community-shield-match-analysis/?hc_page=1#hc_comment_7850550), I just noticed that Wisdom offers good GW1 cover for those going with a defence with one big hitter plus CPL SWA SUN

    When do people think he will start having his starting place put under threat by returning players and the new signing? I may go with him over Hutton now since I can't imagine playing Hutton at all.

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

    Huth or Pieters?

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    1. La Roja
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Pieters

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      1. Ben Mee Over A Table
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Has he somehow become nailed in the last 24 hours?

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    2. Toonzie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      none, too much of a risk

      i went with bego

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      1. Ben Mee Over A Table
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        I have Bego but want Stoke defender as well...definitely don't want to pay 5.5 for ShawX though.

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        1. Toonzie
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          double on stoke def?

          could work out well, i did that two seasons ago 😉

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    3. pundit of punts
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Pieters.

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    4. Fantasy Gold
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Pieters

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    5. Tim Canterbury
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Peter

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    6. Tim Canterbury
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Good shout btw. Need to swap Bego for DDG

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    7. Bolt-on
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Not to confuse the situation but went on Stoke forums earlier and Wilson seemed to be in all predicted line ups

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    8. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      I thought pieters but muneisa got his place last friendly. To avoid doubt I got Shawcross only one definite at the mo.

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  9. pundit of punts
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Can't wait for the season to begin now.

    My team is done. 🙂

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    1. Evans
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      What is it ?

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      1. pundit of punts
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        The beauty lies in the secrecy. 😉

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    2. thetinkerman
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      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Yeah, I'm just putting the final touches to it now after not being able to really tinker and research much recently. I think there's a lot to be said about settling on a team now and trying not to change it until Friday

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      1. pundit of punts
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        I'm holding firm this time. 😉

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    3. Bolivian Seaman
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Do you mind if I give you some doubts? 🙂

      Man united take a long time to build up their attack because of 3 at the back so Man united might not score many goals

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      1. pundit of punts
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        😀

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      2. Del Griffith
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        2 will do me, 1 for Mata and 1 for Rooney

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  10. Tim Canterbury
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    When I heard Cardiff I assumed it was at the Millenium...WTF?! This is embarrassing

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    1. Mr.Irwin
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Is it not?

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      1. Tim Canterbury
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        nope, at the blue(red)birds

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    2. Owd Big 'Ed
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      I bet the organizers did as well. Haha.

      That said if you've ever been to the Cardiff City Stadium then you'll want to go back. Fabulously organized modern stadium with reasonable prices and a great atmosphere.

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  11. MJ6987
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    I don't think Evans is injured (unless anyone has got information that he is!). Probably just being saved cos he's United's key defender.

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    1. Lucy.
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      I think this is a sensible conclusion.

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    2. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      will he be saved for the easy games too?

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      1. MJ6987
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        No. This is a friendly.

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      2. BobB
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        With United out of Europe? Why should he not play every game?

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  12. tm245
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Posted in DZ last night but how weak are these prices for fillers to afford the big guns?

    Krul Elliot
    Baines 5.0/4.5/4.5/4.0
    Ramsey Fabregas 6.0/5.5/4.5
    Rooney Sturridge Costa

    Pretty solid team structure?

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    1. TheSteel
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      The midfield tho

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    2. Brightside
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Too weak for me - but you're looking at:

      5.0, Vlaar, Van Anholt, Wisdom
      Siggy, Young, Albrighton

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    3. Fresco
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      if you can scrape 0.5 more and go with Hendo and Siggy, it might be a decent team

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    4. Ben Mee Over A Table
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Too weak in midfield probably...that being said, there is a lot of value in Mutch and Siggy and they'd slot in there nicely.

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    5. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      dat midfield

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    6. tm245
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Cheers for the replies. So everyone loves my midfield!

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  13. Lucy.
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    I would be tempted by the Lovren hype. But I now hate him for his lack of professionalism so it can never happen. This is the first time I've ever vetoed a player for personal reasons. It's also probably stopped me making a mistake.

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    1. Del Griffith
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      I;m a Saint supporter but when it comes to fpl all that goes out the window. But I aint getting him anyway as at 5.5m theres better options.

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  14. Brightside
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Best Striker option at 7.0 or less?

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    1. Lucy.
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      There's a plethora of decent options at 6.0 - Austin, Wickham, Long?

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    2. pundit of punts
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Fletcher and keep the change.

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  15. Let's av it
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Hi fokes what is your opinions on this please as I am new to this ..

    Krul

    Lovren. Davies. Chambers

    Silva. Mata. Hazard. Sigursson

    Rooney. Giroud. Costa

    Myhill Bruce. Wisdom. El ahmadi

    Any feedback please or advice would be appreciated ..

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  16. Topcon
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Vlaar or Hutton +0,5?

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    1. Fresco
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Hutton as of now

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  17. Tibidabo
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Been looking but I can't seem to figure out how to do it..

    Where can I find the code of the league I'm in?

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    1. Ben Mee Over A Table
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      The number in the URL of the player who made the league, then a hyphen, then the number in the URL of the league itself if my memory serves correctly.

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  18. Henry Hill
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Real's lack of firepower up-front could be a problem for them tonight.

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    1. Bolivian Seaman
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      I feel sorry for modric

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  19. Snikii
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Mark my words, united are going to get destroyed on counter attacks if at some point they dont change the system

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    1. Mata-Is-The-Juan
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      That's an ever-present danger of playing 3 at the back though. With defensive re-enforcement or their current CBs getting better and used to the system, they should be able to minimize the regularity with which other team's counter-attacks catch them unawares.

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  20. Zamora must die!
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    what is happening with team predictions? i thought that would replace "pre-season" today?

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  21. 3 years & counting
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Best forward priced 8.5 or under?

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    1. Brightside
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      That's a wide range -

      Gotta be Giroud.

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    2. MJ6987
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Bony depending where he ends up

      Otherwise, Dzeko for now.

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    3. pundit of punts
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Jovetic

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      1. Colonel Klink
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        But how many games will Jovetić last? That's the worry for me.

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  22. Overlordleo
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    A) SIggy + Bojan + 0,5 mil in the bank for transfers
    B) Henderson + Bojan + 0,5 mil in the bank
    C) 4,5 mid + Pelle + 0 mil in the bank

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    1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      c or a

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  23. Henry Hill
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    I didn't see Community Shield game, anyone know where I can watch highlights?

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  24. GoonerByron
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Would love it if I could get a RMT on my Ultimate FPL team? Want to know if I'm on the right lines with how I'm picking my squad...

    http://s21.postimg.org/8oiu92ys7/image.jpg

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    1. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Jees, I think rmts on ufpl are pretty impossible!

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    2. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      FWIW though
      Consider the bigger teams play on Sunday/Monday a lot so all your keepers could play on the same day
      Get a least 1 stronger keeper

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  25. Topcon
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Darren Bent at 5 mil! 130+ points if fit?

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  26. HuttonDressedasLahm
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    How's this front 8?

    Siggy and Arnie rotating

    Mata Sterling Ramsey Siggy Arnautovic
    Rooney Costa Jovetic

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    1. HuttonDressedasLahm
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Defence is
      Krul
      Terry Filler

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    2. Colonel Klink
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      How long do you plan on holding Jovetić?

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  27. SW6
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Thought I'd make a ridiculous season-long bet, just for fun. Went for top goalscorers for their teams:

    Walcott
    Ings
    Benteke
    Hazard
    Lukaku
    Sturridge
    Aguero
    Rooney
    de Jong
    Adebayor
    Ideye Brown

    Odds: 63062/1

    Wish me luck 😉

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    1. GoonerByron
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Good luck! 😉

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    2. pundit of punts
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      WOW

      All the best. 🙂

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    3. Snikii
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      giroud will be arsenal top scorer,just too much service

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    4. Ben Mee Over A Table
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      I'd much rather wish that you hadn't made that bet...never, ever, ever gonna happen. I'd be wanting million to one on that.

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    5. Del Griffith
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Walcott? thats ballsy !

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  28. schlupptheweek
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Is the plan of having Sturridge GW1 and having 0.5 spare to upgrade to Aguero GW3 onwards a good option because Aguero is the only player who is capable of a Suarez I think.

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    1. pundit of punts
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Something will come up for sure. Things always don't go as planned FPL.

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  29. Let's av it
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Hi fokes what is your opinions on this please as I am new to this ..

    Krul

    Lovren. Davies. Chambers

    Silva. Mata. Hazard. Sigursson

    Rooney. Giroud. Costa

    Myhill Bruce. Wisdom. El ahmadi

    Any feedback please or advice would be appreciated ..

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  30. -Matador-
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Best striker at 6 or below?
    Austin? Bojan? Wickham?

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    1. 3 years & counting
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Bojan

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      1. -Matador-
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        I struggle to see him successful..

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