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13 August 2014 1892 comments
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With the summer friendlies coming to an end yesterday evening, we’ve reintroduced the Team News tab to the top of the home page. To begin with, we’ve pencilled in our staring XIs for each club but these, and the team news blurbs, will be constantly updated as the information starts to flow in over the next few days:

Subequently, we’ve taken down the Pre-Season tab on the home page. We will, however, ensure the Pre-Season Guide remains available via this article in order to keep the info readily available for Fantasy managers looking for some last-minute reading ahead of Saturday’s kick-off.

Included are links to every pre-season game that has taken place, all our Scout Reports, Moving Target and Great Expectations articles over the summer and extensive articles on each of the three promoted sides. In addition, we’ve put together a brief “Scout Notes” synopsis of the main areas of concern for all 20 teams. Click here for our Pre-Season Guide.

Finally, we’ve listed the men in form in front of goal over the summer so far – the big question is, who’ll be this year’s Mauro Boselli?

6 goals – Lukas Jutkiewicz
5 goals – Glenn Murray, Stevan Jovetic
4 goals – Yaya Sanogo, Diego Costa, David Nugent, Wayne Rooney, Charlie Austin
3 goals – Marvin Sordell, John Terry, Marouane Chamakh, Fraizer Campbell, Wes Morgan, Aleksandar Kolarov, Ashley Young, Emmanuel Riviere, David Hoilett, Bojan Krkic, Steven Fletcher, Connor Wickham, Erik Lamela, Roberto Soldado

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  1. Give it a go
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Whats your points of view on this mid Mata, Hazard, Hendo and Silva

    cheers

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    1. The Arsenal Homie
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      11 years, 3 months ago

      Nice. Solid and has good variety.

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  2. raheemsterling
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    11 years, 3 months ago

    everyones thoughts on best 8.5 striker?

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    1. Manchest-Hair United
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      11 years, 3 months ago

      Adebayor

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      1. BONY M
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        11 years, 3 months ago

        He said best

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        1. Manchest-Hair United
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          11 years, 3 months ago

          And I answered him

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    2. The Arsenal Homie
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      11 years, 3 months ago

      Adebayor IMO

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    3. Messi & fabregas
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      11 years, 3 months ago

      giroud, dzeko rotation issues

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    4. XhakaCan
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      11 years, 3 months ago

      Dzeko till Aguero comes back.

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    5. BigFatFrank
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Giroud

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    6. Oberetta
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      11 years, 3 months ago

      at that exact price, Bony.

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    7. krzys
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      Dzeko

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  3. Shifty
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    11 years, 3 months ago

    Alright scrapping the bottom here but thoughts on this please

    A) Hazard Siggurdson Naismith (3-5-2)

    B) Eriksen Marney Dzeko (3-4-3)

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    1. The Arsenal Homie
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      B but whos Marney?? I dont klike Siggy in tht A combo otherwise its fine.

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    2. DaveTGarrett
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      A personally.

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    3. krzys
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      B

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  4. Messi & fabregas
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Bottom of last page:

    Really puzzled by the defensive selection as most here I see

    A) Evans, Debuchy, Lovren, + 4,5 forward (never worry about a defensive transfer but 1 less
    player in the form of the 4,5 forward)

    B) Evans, Pieters, Rio, + Bojan

    C) Evans, Debuchy, Rio + Bent/5m forward

    Front 7

    Cesc, Ramsey, Sterling, Mata, Siggy

    thanks
    Rooney, Costa

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  5. Mikei
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    11 years, 3 months ago

    Debuchy or Chambers? What is a better option?

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    1. dinamika
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Debuchy

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    2. XhakaCan
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      11 years, 3 months ago

      Long term, Debuchy.

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  6. Punty
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    11 years, 3 months ago

    Best max 6m defender? Got debuchy and lovren.. And any better cheap ones than bruce and cameron for 8,5 total?

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    1. The Arsenal Homie
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      11 years, 3 months ago

      Davies?? Either of them. Ben I think. The Spurs one.

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    2. Seamy
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Keep an eye out for Martin Kelly's transfer to CPL.
      Van Aanholt looks a good shout for Sunderland.
      Neil Taylor looks good for Swansea
      Looks like Wilson will probably start the Season for Stoke, but its all up in the air

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      1. Punty
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        11 years, 3 months ago

        Great info, thanks both of you!

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  7. Nicks93
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    11 years, 3 months ago

    So with some people really bashing owning Bojan. What is a good 3rd striker option that is not an 8.5 striker ? If I have Rooney Costa I can get Giroud/Dzeko in 1 of 2 ways either downgrade ramsey to eriksen or having a shit defence. Who would your 3rd striker be ?

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    1. Wings Fan
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Austin

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      1. Nicks93
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        11 years, 3 months ago

        Why? Wouldnt Remy returning threaten his gametime ?

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    2. The Arsenal Homie
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      11 years, 3 months ago

      neither Giroud nor Dzeko.... maybe Ade idk

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  8. bodsc
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    11 years, 3 months ago

    Progress.. close to going for this team I think.

    Foster - Krul
    Chambers - Ward - PVA - Wisdom - Hutton
    Siggy - Mata - Eriksen - Ramsey
    Rooney - Costa - Sturridge

    I had hair when I started this.

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    1. The Arsenal Homie
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      11 years, 3 months ago

      NIce and solid. Atleast a 9/10 mate. some defenders not nailed on tho.

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      1. bodsc
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        11 years, 3 months ago

        Defo my only concern, Chambers would be temp and Wisdom/Hutton might not start.. hopefully work something out!

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  9. The Arsenal Homie
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    11 years, 3 months ago

    Ok guys I need help big time.. so take a minute and jus give me some suggestions, thoughts, RMT's jus anything. After a lot of planning I came to this tem and now, 3 days before GW1 I realize tht its screwed big time. So please help out.

    Mannone/Krul
    Mariappa/Chester/Debuchy/Trippier/Kompany
    Albrighton/Colback/Nasri/Eriksen/Mata
    Giroud/Dzeko/RVP

    So I'm most worried about the forwards. I plan to keep RVP although I knw hes not nailed on. Im jus too excited by LVG/RVP combo. I would prefer to get away from Dzeko and Giroud. And I think the defence needs a lil tweaking too. I'm not too fussed about my mids.

    Guys, u knw the feeling, HELP!!

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  10. grantstew
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Young and Jovetic

    Mata and Bojan (and a defender downgrade)

    If I have the Bojan option then I rotate him and Siggy
    If I go Jovetic (or Dzeko actually) then I rotate Young and Siggy...

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    1. grantstew
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Sorry, which option, top or bottom 🙂

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      1. The Arsenal Homie
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        11 years, 3 months ago

        Bottom. Not a big fan of Siggy though.

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  11. loj15
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    11 years, 3 months ago

    Foster / Krul
    Cahill Ward Debucy (Duff - Cameron)
    Mata Ramsey Sterling Young (Sigg)
    Costa Bojan Rooney

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  12. Streamhead
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    My first post here guys! Interested in what you think will be Spurs starting eleven? Will Kane start?
    Cheers

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    1. Seamy
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      He will at times, but I think it will be sporadic and unpredictable

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    2. KISSES
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      11 years, 3 months ago

      Doubt it mate

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    3. XhakaCan
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      11 years, 3 months ago

      Welcome to FFS!
      Going by the team news section, it'll be something like:
      Lloris, Naughton, Kaboul, Vertonghen, Rose, Capoue, Holtby, Eriksen, Lamela, Lennon, Adebayor
      with Vertongen an injury doubt.
      I'd say Kane will get a sub appearance at most.

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  13. KISSES
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Initially I was on Cahill as my Chelsea defender but I am now tempted to move to Terry.

    1. Club captain, surely will start and will be fresh for the beginning of the season for the 'easy' fixtures.
    2. Big goal threat as well as clean sheets.
    3. If rotation does come into play surely it will be further down the line when we will have a better idea of the Chelsea backline indications and can transfer accordingly.

    Is that good enough to move from Cahill to Terry?

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    1. Seamy
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Yeah, I personally think Cahill is the most nailed on. But I dont doubt your reasoning

      Go with your gut

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    2. The Arsenal Homie
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      11 years, 3 months ago

      Mate Terry is a really good option but IMO 2 and 3 hold true for Cahill as well. But if u rlly think so Terry is a good pick as well.

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    3. Oberetta
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      11 years, 3 months ago

      also important to note that int'l breaks will be rest periods for JT. JT isnt just the captain, he is Mou's most trusted field general.

      he will certainly miss a few games later in the season when the fixtures get clogged up by CL and DGW's, but wouldnt worry about it right now.

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      1. KISSES
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Ah yes I overlooked international periods. This further compounds me moving to Terry.

        Cheers mate.

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  14. Mikei
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    11 years, 3 months ago

    Why is Cahill preferred over Terry?

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    1. KISSES
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Check my post above. I think Cahill is only less injury prone/rotatation risk.

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      1. Mikei
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        Ok. Thanks.

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  15. slizorn
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    11 years, 3 months ago

    Anyone running any cash leagues? I'm keen to join!!

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  16. Doar1986
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    11 years, 3 months ago

    Think I'm about done, comments/advise please

    Foster - krul

    Debuchy - chambers - caulker ( wisdom - moore )

    Sterling - mata - Ramsey - lamella ( Marney )

    Costa - Rooney(c) - jovetic

    Chambers out when mert is back

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  17. Barry Woj
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Why isn't Speroni getting any love on here? Is he no longer nailed? Surely Palace under Pulis are going to be the new Stoke.

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    1. Saint Steve-O (@EliteFPL)
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      11 years, 3 months ago

      He's my GK, rotates well with Krul...

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    2. Oberetta
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      at 4.5 he would be massively owned. at 5.0 he is pricey for a Home-only player when there are solid 4.5 pairs available.

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  18. Nicks93
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    11 years, 3 months ago

    If you could choose 1 option

    A) Having Hendo and no mitb

    B) Having Speroni and 1mil in the bank

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    1. Saint Steve-O (@EliteFPL)
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      B

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    2. XhakaCan
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      11 years, 3 months ago

      A, if you mean no money in the bank.

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    3. Nicks93
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      11 years, 3 months ago

      I would actually go A if liverpool's fixture werent bad but this is what makes the decision difficultdifficult

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  19. krzys
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Quick poll:

    A) De Gea, Gilks, Ward

    B) Krul, Foster, Jones ?

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    1. Seamy
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      A

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    2. Saint Steve-O (@EliteFPL)
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      A

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    3. XhakaCan
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      11 years, 3 months ago

      B

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    4. bodsc
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      11 years, 3 months ago

      A

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  20. Shinigami
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Now that Oscar is fit do you think fab will play dm next to matic or behind costa?

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    1. Nicks93
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      11 years, 3 months ago

      Chelsea fan here. The thing with Oscar is he will either play behind Costa or a midfield of 3 otherwise he wont be starting so playing besides matic is not an option

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  21. Chrmani
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Don't know if I'm late to the party with this but Blackett & James are now on the rosta at Man United.

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    1. XhakaCan
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      11 years, 3 months ago

      Wouldn't get either tbh.

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      1. Chrmani
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        I put James in for one of my 4.5's but as soon as I did I felt.... unclean. Like I knew something was wrong. Having checked I hadn't put my mother's underwear on (again) I came to the conclusion it was the Man Utd youngster and the fact that I knew he wouldn't be around too long in the starting line up.

        Maybe Blackett then.....

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        1. XhakaCan
          • 11 Years
          11 years, 3 months ago

          Only problem is gametime, although they could get some in the QPR sort of matches.

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  22. The Abusement Park
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Eriksen or Coutinho?

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    1. Mikei
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Eriksen

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    2. XhakaCan
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Erik

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    3. The Abusement Park
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      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      That's what I thought, thanks, my team is staying as it is. I'm getting Liverpool FOMO, but I'm gonna ignore it.

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  23. Real Pathetico
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    So after many hours I have come down to two options:

    Mannone / Myhill
    Lovren / Jones / Debuchy / Wisdom (sub) / Bruce (sub)
    Mata / Fab / Ramsey / Eriksen / Wanyama (sub)
    Giroud / Costa / Dzeko

    or if Rojo (expect 6m) joins Man Utd:

    Mannone / Myhill
    Lovren / Rojo / Debuchy / Wisdom (sub) / Bruce (sub)
    Mata / Fab / Ramsey / Eriksen / Wanyama (sub)
    Bojan / Costa / Rooney

    Looking good??? Comments???

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  24. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Is it safe to post again?

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    1. Seamy
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Seems to have slowed down in the last half an hour.

      I think we are just in the eye of the storm though. I forecast a major storm for the next 3 days and nights

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      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        You are right, will only pick up.

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  25. Red Devil Swede
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Young -> Siggy after GW1 or keep and play Siggy at OT?

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    1. Seamy
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      I'm tempted by something similar, except using Henderson GW1 instead 😯

      PS. I cant believe I'm saying this

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  26. BugsyMalone
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Guys,

    Anybody playing 3-5-2? My team would be:

    Terry-Lovren-Wisdom (Dummett, Bruce)
    Fab-Ramsey-Silva-Sterling-Young
    Rooney, Costa (Zamora)

    What do you think? and what would be your best 3-5-2?

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    1. grantstew
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Wouldn't fancy starting without Mata TBH

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    2. grantstew
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Also Dummett and Zamora not playing

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  27. grantstew
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    I think for the first time after an load of fiddling around, I might have my final 15 for Saturday....

    DDG (Gilks)
    Debuchy / PVA / Baird (Kelly if he goes to Palace / Hutton)
    Sterling / Mata / Hazard / Ramsey (Hoilett)
    Rooney (C) / Costa / Bojan (may still swap for Fletcher)

    I really wanted Remy Cabella in my team, but with City first up gonna keep a watching brief on him

    Any comments are welcome,

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  28. andypsmith86
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    I'm planning my order of draft picks tonight (at http://www.realff.co.uk). Who do you think should be my first choice? Rooney or Van Persie?

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  29. Twelve years a slave
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Swansea have Routledge and Dyer back , that should put Siggi back in the hole or on the bench

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    1. Twelve years a slave
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Can see Swansea giving utd problems down the flanks, utd no real defence

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    2. Super John McGinn-
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      They aren't going to bench one of their best players that they just paid £10m for

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  30. Big_Andy_GAWA
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 3 months ago

    Go with Pieters (safe enough?), or go safer with ShawX ?

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    1. Twelve years a slave
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 3 months ago

      Shawcross only one who is safe, and its a hefty price

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      1. Big_Andy_GAWA
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 3 months ago

        Don't tell me he is 5.5 ?! 🙁

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