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The Dugout Discussion – Sunday

17 August 2014 5003 comments
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Sunday presents two further Premier League encounters with a variety of Fantasy heavy-hitters on show.

Events begin at Anfield, with Liverpool starting life without Luis Suarez with an encounter against a Southampton side ravaged by a summer exodus. It’s a fascinating scenario that’s set to feature an-all start case of assets, including Daniel Sturridge and Raheem Sterling – players burdened by big Fantasy ownership and expectation. The Saints, meanwhile, arrive on Merseyside looking to gel quickly after a flurry of new arrivals under the guidance of new boss, Ronald Koeman.

The day concludes at St James’ Park, as Newcastle host champions City. Manuel Pellegrini will likely field a much-changed side to the XI that suffered a Community Shield reverse against Arsenal. Even so, Fantasy investment in the City ranks has been tempered, with Yaya Toure remaining the top target, finding his way into 20% of Fantasy Premier League squads. Like Southampton, Newcastle present us with an array of new signings to assess, making Sunday a vital opportunity to scout talent.

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

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

    Saints look a pretty decent team. Very tough ask to go to Anfield first game with new a overthrown team but they haven't looked too shabby. Would still fancy them for top half this season, with more signings arriving.

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    1. In Like Flynn.
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      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      I think they'll be fine when the new boys settle in and everyone knows what each is capable of.

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    2. Debauchy
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      One of the few teams to hold them last season , at Anfield.
      Think they will be ok

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

      Yeah i think they've got a good side regardless of everyone who's left. I'm not convinced by Pelle though

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    4. The Ignorant Player
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      I think they have to score eventually

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  2. The Bandit
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    35 mins till the site crashes when Aguero is named in the starting line up 😉

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

      be some shake up if he starrts and himself and yaya both get double figure hauls

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

        We'll all kill our squads bringing him in and he'll get injured in the warm up of the next game

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    2. Geordienufc1
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      I'm dreading this 😐

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      1. The Machine
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Not gonna happen

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        1. Geordienufc1
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          I bloody hope not.

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    3. In Like Flynn.
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Goes off injured on 23 minutes. 😉

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    4. Debauchy
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Its all about the Jov versus Dzeko today

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    5. DropPointsNotBombs
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      I hope this happens and Jovetic doesn't feature at all. I want Chester off my bench

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    6. The Ignorant Player
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      if Aguero starts anyone who has Jovetic is comiting suicidde

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  3. VRP
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Young -> Siggy? or wait?

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    1. Aston Villa-Boas
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      if you can do it w/o a hit then go for it

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

      Wait. Fixtures. Now getting started. Patience. Chill.

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    3. DF
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Sig's price goes up today. I'd do it.

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    4. gdog2244
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Do it

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    5. The Ignorant Player
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      I am very sceptical about Young, hasn't live up to the expectations..as for Siggy is now or never

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  4. Donnie Brasco´s
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Guyl how Lovren looking? Tough job for him today??

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    1. The Ignorant Player
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      I think Skrtl is playing better

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  5. 50shades of o'shea
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Get Lamela out for someone? Or hold onto him? I don't know how well he played yesterday, I'm not one for knee jerking but I need to know if he did anything yesterday

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

      he was poor and eriksen looked the better option! probably worth giving him another chance at home to qpr though

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    2. The Ignorant Player
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      I would prefer Erikssen

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  6. The Machine
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    CBS front line beginning to show cracks... plenty of big hitting mids to come and two of them with alreany looking good for double digits.

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    1. The Machine
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      CRS*

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      1. The Finnisher
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Ahh.

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    2. The Finnisher
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      CBS?

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  7. The Finnisher
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Sterling 30.8% ownership. 😯

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    1. The Machine
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Pretty sure it was under 30 before the goal

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      1. Tin of Directors
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Can never understand people buying players before the game has ended.

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        1. Fergies fledgling
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          Yeh I don't get it. If I did that I knew there'd be a season-ending tackle coming in.

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      2. Wilshere Knowledge
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        😀

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    2. Geordienufc1
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      ****

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    3. Evs
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      That's gonna hurt 😥

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

      Wow, that high,, bad news fir us none owners

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      1. Tin of Directors
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Man City away next.
        Not panicking (yet)

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    5. Hazard for Ballon D'or
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      He is only at 2.3% on totalfpl

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

        😆

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      2. The Finnisher
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        OK

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      3. Billy Gilmore
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        And Siggy's ownership is 119.4% !!

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  8. Tin of Directors
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    How many ppl playing Ultimate Team?
    I'm finding it conflicting with my normal team (divided loyalties etc)

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

      yep, had no Siggy in UFPL, thought I'd spread it around a bit and got Hendo instead

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      1. Tin of Directors
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Have Siggy in UFPL - stuck him in the reserves! LOL

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    2. Debauchy
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Yup , no conflict . Better chance to do well in UFPL so will take a Sturridge goal ( C) got Sterling in both so all good.

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

    I love Sterling.

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    1. 50shades of o'shea
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Same 😀 and Hendo 🙂

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    2. In Like Flynn.
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Dollars and Euros are OK, but you're right, give me the good ol' £ every time.

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

        😀

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    3. The Ignorant Player
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      I also got the points! waiting for Sturridge now;/

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  10. Red-United
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    How has Henderson played?

    Was a bit annoyed that I picked him over Siggy as they are both 6.0 but I think he will get a decent amount of points over the year.

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

      very well

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    2. The Ignorant Player
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      he is playing decent football at the moment

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  11. The Sarjeant
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Really wanted Sterling as well...can't fit them all in though!

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  12. rozzo
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Sterling might well be essential soon. Three mil less than Sturridge and is playing just as advanced

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

      exactly

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  13. Litts
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Is it me or do the bps scores seem a lot higher this season?

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    1. Geordienufc1
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Everything has been multiplied by 3.

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    2. Hazard for Ballon D'or
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Yeah heya get he system. Apparently so that there are less draws.

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    3. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      They were tripled. 😀

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    4. The Ignorant Player
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      they import some other factors this year such us dribbles etc

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  14. Davido989
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Raheem Sterling will have a massive season for us.

    But like I said before the game started, Southampton will probably win the midfield battle. Need Emre Can on or Coutinho to drop a bit deeper. Look a bit edgy but happy to be 1 up. Tadic looks very good by the way.

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    1. In Like Flynn.
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Thanks BF, nothing like an on the spot report.

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    2. Debauchy
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Tx Berb. He will stay with me regardless of fixtures

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  15. FPL Daniel
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    1. Where is Coutinho, why he isn't playing?
    2. How much is JWP 5,5M?

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    1. The Sarjeant
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      1. He is.
      2. 5.0.

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

      2 - 5.0

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    3. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      1. On holiday with Studge
      2. 5m

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    4. The Ignorant Player
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      coutinho forgot how to pass

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

    Sterling > Studge

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  17. Demí
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    So choosing to go with Sterling over Ramsey not a total disaster so far. Ofcourse, the correct decision was both. But i liked Mata too much. Fixtures still excellent, so there's hope

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    1. The Sarjeant
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      I had it in mind to do Mata > Sterling at some point. Probably after United play the promoted three consecutively.

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    2. @FuzzyWarbles
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Guess which attacker I am looking to ship out Demi?

      Care to convince me to stick? 🙂

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

        I can't 🙁

        But i shall be sticking myself. Good fixtures and i think his service was the problem yesterday, not him. Was getting in good positions.

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    3. In Like Flynn.
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      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      All of this Demi. ^^

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    4. Mr_Partridge
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Confidence so low. If United lose again next weekend i may burst with joy

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    5. Nabs Kebabs
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Mata/Ramsey/Sterlo/Siggy

      😉

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

        Same. Cannot believe my luck so far.

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    6. Mílanista
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Think the right decision is all 3 plus Siggy.

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  18. Dušan Citizen
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    I think my transfers in next few GWs will be:

    Costa --> Aguero
    Silva --> Sterling
    Henderson --> Siggy
    Mahrez --> Wanyama/Cattermole/Marney
    Ferdinand --> Hutton

    And I am ready 😀

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    1. Aston Villa-Boas
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      sturridge>aguero it looks like for me

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    2. Judas
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      you havent seen Costa or silva play yet. You are crazy

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      1. Dušan Citizen
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        I put Silva just to have City cover 'till I get Aguero 🙂 Aguero is better and more effective than Costa

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    3. Hazard for Ballon D'or
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      What about king as the 4.5 midfielder. Got two jones points yesterday even though he only got 1 assist and the game had 4 goals. He could get a fair few bp this year I think.

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      1. Hazard for Ballon D'or
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Bonus not jones

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  19. #WinterIsNotComing
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    I'm def getting Sterling in for Gerrard and Sigurdsson for Sidwell...

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    1. super zlatan
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Good for you

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    2. In Like Flynn.
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      I think Sidwell will be OK. Stoke lost 1 of the easier games without him. I don't see Hughes making that mistake again.
      Did he have a knock?

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  20. @FuzzyWarbles
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    With Siggy looking good and never wanting on my bench again, I gotta look at downgrading my 3rd striker so I can add some cash to the defense.

    Begovic, Gilks

    Terry, PVA, Hutton, Bruce, Moore

    Mata, Ramsey, Sterling, Eriksen, Siggy

    Rooney, Costa, Diouf

    So, of the budget forwards, who is legit for a lengthy spell as the backup 8th attacker to replace Diouf?

    Berahino, Weimann, Naismith (nailed on CAM until Barkley fit?), Ulloa, someone else? should I just go dirt cheap for a 4.5, add 2m to my bank, considering the other 7 attackers should start virtually every week and are not bench material?

    Cheers

    Siggy on my bench 🙁

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    1. Hazard for Ballon D'or
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Ulloa

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

      switch to 3-5-2 is solves a lot of problems

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      1. @FuzzyWarbles
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        right mate, thats what I am doing, so you have an opinion on my backup 3rd fwd?

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

      I'd maybe save your transfer this week fuzzy, your situation isn't desperate. I think GW3-4 we may all be wanting sturridge so pointless wasting that transfer on a striker now

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      1. @FuzzyWarbles
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        even if i save my FT it will be to play 2 fts that involve downgrading diouf and upgrading elsewhere. so i am still searching for the right budget 3rd forward. just seeing which of them you lot is best.

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  21. RyanC
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Pellè just looks completely isolated up front. Needs someone alongside him up there I think.

    Either that, or he's just sh*te.

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    1. Mílanista
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      The latter.

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    2. Hazard for Ballon D'or
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Could come with long.

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

      He needs to get proper delivery.

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

      I can see long playing as the lone striker eventually

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      1. Hazard for Ballon D'or
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        I can't. Koeman loves pelle

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

      We're playing JWP/Davis as his nearest support and neither of them are naturals at doing that. Expect to see Long if the game stays this way.

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  22. 7923dos
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    How did Erikson do yesterday?

    Considering Erikson > Siggurdson tonight...

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

      😆 before QPR at home.

      Eriksen is the player to have next week

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      1. 7923dos
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Depends if he looked sharp yesterday though...

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

      Pondering the same, but I think Eriksen will do well against QPR so I'm probably going to hold off.

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

        Same. QPR at home gives him a chance to prove his worth.

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    3. McSauce
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Im considering the same but its tough one with Eriksen home to QPR

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

    Next game for Pool is v City so no need to rush on the Sterling wagon. For now I'm holding Mata

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    1. Les Bleus
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Sterling did it against City last season 😉

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

        really ? Oh Shi*te !

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  24. mgilbert86
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    I sold Hendo for Siggy to catch .3 and the Liv v City game. Might bring him back in for a high priced midfielder, looks a good value this season.

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

      Siggy wasn't going to rise last night, could have waited.

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  25. Yome
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Glad to have Sterling, Ramsey and Siggy in my team, they all going to rise this week

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  26. Sz21
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    so what are the main takeaways from the 1st half..?

    Worth investing in the Pool?

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    1. super zlatan
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Not sure about takeaways. I'm sure there are a few hot dog stands near the ground

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

      More so than United players

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    3. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Hard to tell, Saints are pretty tight. Sterling is geting space, but the space is on the wing on this game.

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  27. Bøwstring The Carp
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Is Sturridge broken or is he just getting marked out of the game too much?

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

      No Suarez 😉

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

      Think he struggles with Wanyama lurking.

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    3. Billy Gilmore
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Just no service. Midfield was absolute gash

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    4. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      It's basically 4v1 because Coutinho isnt really supporting very well.

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    5. Long Juan Silva
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Southampton have a lot of bodies back defending

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  28. McSauce
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    To get SIGGY or Not??

    Foster
    Caulker Debuchy Hutton
    Ramsey Mata Eriksen Sterling
    Giroud Rooney Costa

    Myhill Marney PVA Moore

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    1. Tin of Directors
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Eriksen

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

        QPR (H) next week bit Risky

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

      Prob a good idea to free up funds elsewhere in defence

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

    Tadic looks good. Team still gelling. Nothing to panic about, haven't shamed ourselves. Gardos to strengthen that defence.

    Schneiderlin is off the pace.

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    1. Hazard for Ballon D'or
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Jwp corners are amazing. They will scores. Few of them this year.

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

        JWP's a set piece specialist. Southgate harps on about them for the U21s.

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    2. Nabs Kebabs
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      i have S.Davis in my team, not sure that he is the best pick, tbh.

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      1. Hazard for Ballon D'or
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        When long comes in. Who will drop out?? Any ideas lucy??

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

          One of JWP or Davis. Unless Schneiderlin fails to improve.

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    3. Kuqi Monster
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Tadic definitely on my watchlist

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  30. The Machine
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Pelle has all the makings of a Premier league flop.

    No pace and tries hid best to hide away with his pointless runs

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    1. Nabs Kebabs
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      predicted this a month ago.

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

      this season rvw?

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

      Lambert had no pace.

      Can't judge him yet. Little service or support.

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