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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.

  1. Rupert The Horse
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Oh willy. No bonus for Studge then.
    Winning goal?

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

      He's been robbed! 🙂

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

      Winning goal probably added but giving away the ball countless times cost him

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

      I'd be delighted he got any points at all.

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

        this

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      2. Rupert The Horse
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Too true.

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

      11.5m can't even buy you a bonus point 🙂

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    5. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Aye he scored the winning goal

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

      to be fair I'm pretty happy he got the 4 goal points for getting a faint knick on the ball

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    7. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      I think I'll stick with him, hope he turns up next game.
      This GW has basically shown that the top clubs have started nervously.
      Conclusion, stick with.

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

    Isla gonna start next week?

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  3. Blue Lion
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Jovetic to Pelle & Young to Siggy.
    Yay or Nay?

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    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Yeah

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

      Pelle looked a bit crap imo.

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    3. Yes Don
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      yeah

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      1. Yes Don
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        in fact. Jovetic to Long.

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

      I like Long better than Pelle (even after that header miss)

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

      Young to Siggy yeah ! dunno about Pelle yet.

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

    Well I've found my bad pick. Jovetic. Preseason has meant nothing in this case.

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

      talk about Wickham

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    2. 7shadesofsmoke
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      too early to say this.

      He's looked energetic at least. Something could come of it

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    3. EAGLES (0 Chelsea players)
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      He's played very well, people being a bit harsh

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

      knee-jerk. He's had a good 45, just not scored or assisted, yet. Played better than Dzeko.

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      1. Tiki-Taka
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        +1

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    5. Tiki-Taka
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      I don't think he's a bad pick at all, he's looked lively and is a good player. Just cos Dzeko did a decent backheel? Still the 2nd half too

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

        actually provided a great dink to assist Dzeko in first half. too bad Dzeko fired straight at Krul

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

      Downgrade to Austin he's on Pens you know 😉

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

      Yup , might have to bench him next week ? but no show and he gone the next.

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  5. EAGLES (0 Chelsea players)
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Just to be clear, this Silva bandwagon isn't just to be fun/punty....he's quite the consistent player

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

      Noted

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

      Until the inevitable injury.

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    3. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      It's because he scored a goal most recently.

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      1. EAGLES (0 Chelsea players)
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        I mean his FPL points history, ppg, etc

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

    Bird shit mouth dropped next week?

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

      lol

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

      It was toothpaste!!!

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

        That's what she told you

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

        poop-paste

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

      Jafooli you're on point today mate. 😀

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

      Dont think so

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  7. Bubz
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    I know what is going to happen next week. We are all going to play Chester and bench Caulker for Chester's 2 pointer and Caulker's 15 pointer.

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

      Sod's law. Sure to happen.

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

      hahahaha 😆 Couldn't agree more!

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

      Am debating Caulker v Hutton for my third spot.

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

      I'm starting both. Screw Chambers

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

        Chambers was a mistake that I made too 🙁

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        1. Voice of the Mysterons
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          Chambers looked good though, he would have got a bonus point had Ramsey not scored

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        2. Mr Smith
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 4 months ago

          Tbf loads did, but it was pure greed at the best of times. 😆

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

      This Caulker may start for me over Naylor

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    6. davies
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Play Caulker at WHL then

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  8. Journeyguy
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Yaya sitting v deep in this game 🙁

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

      Playing basically exact same position as he did all of last year.

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    2. Mr Smith
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Inevitable 80th min pen is still incoming. 😎

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

    Naughton out, who should I get in? Kaboul? Clyne?

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

      Clyne. Not convinced Kaboul is nailed on yet.

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

      If you want to stay Spurs, why not Dier?

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      1. Kew Pee Arr
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        He'll not play when Vertong returns.

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

          You think Kaboul will play alongside Vertonghen?

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

      I'm thinking Kelly?

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

        Thanks mate- already have Kelly! (Should have mentioned)

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

          nw. reckon he's nailed at RB?

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

            No idea tbh - him starting the first game is promising but I think Palace's backline is anyone's guess at the moment!

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

              Been looking through Palace forums and they seem to think that if Kelly doesn't play RB he'll play CB anyway. Think I might just take the chance

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

      Clyne

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    5. Kew Pee Arr
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Clyne

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    6. Chris P Bacon
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Thinking Chester or Clyne. Prob latter as Hull has EL, the value increase in Chester would be nice though

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

        Thanks guys - much appreciated

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  10. Sting
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    How does 3-5-2 look with this lot..?

    Hazard, Silva, Sterling, Ramsey, Sigg

    Rooney, Costa, Naismith

    ------------------------------------

    Would need to do King > Sigg, Diouf > Naismith

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

      Looks like it would have done well this weekend.

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

      worth it

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  11. CafcFan29
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Sigurdsson for Arnautovic anyone?

    Seems like Sig is going to be essential or is Arnie going to come good?

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

      Good move

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    2. Kew Pee Arr
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Stoke were absolute sh-te yesterday

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      1. CafcFan29
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        You convinced me. His value is going to rocket now too

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

    Just got in. Sterling :D. Dzeko been playing well?

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

      He has actually. Only had one shot though.

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    2. @ocprodigy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Assist

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    3. Rupert The Horse
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Lovely back heel for assist.
      Playing quite well overall.
      Silva is the stand out.

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

      Cheers guys. Hopefully he keeps his spot over Jovetic when Aguero's back then. Just realised I benched a Clyne goal, can hardly complain though.

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

    That hair is so bad. Had forgotten about it during halftime.

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

      Armpits?

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

        Can't even imagine what he has done with those.

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  14. KujaliaFC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    I have

    Ramsey Fabregas Mata Lamela Coutinho

    I want Sigurdsson.

    I'm swapping out Coutinho tonight.

    Good move?

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

      Yes

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

      Yup

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    3. Kew Pee Arr
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Lamela is total sh:te. Don't believe the hype on this site

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

        Well, if you take the time to rhyme you must be right...

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    4. A Defender's Nightmare
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Yes

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    5. Gimli son of Gloin
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Absolutely the right move.

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    6. KujaliaFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Thanks milords.

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  15. A Defender's Nightmare
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Hazard, Mata, Ramsey, Eriksen, Marney
    Rooney, Costa, Austin

    Can't really downgrade defence.

    A) Mata ➡ Siggy & Austin ➡ Dzeko
    B) Austin ➡ 4.5 & Marney ➡ Siggy (switch to 3-5-2)

    Which one Gents?

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

      B for me.

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      1. A Defender's Nightmare
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Any other better ideas to integrate Siggy in my team, Lucy?

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

      A if you insist on switching it up. I'd want to keep Mata though. Or I'm keeping him at least.

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      1. A Defender's Nightmare
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Yeah. I don't want to knee'jerk either. I like B for that reason as with that hit I'm switching the formation for good so could benefit in future. Not exactly liking Striker options but so many good MIDs. What do you say?

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

          Go for B. Siggy is a great cheap player and from what I've seen in this City game, they are struggling with creating chances atm (will probably change) so Dzeko might not be the best pick.

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

      Out of those, B.

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    4. Jack Frost
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      B is a box canyon... better hopes there's water and a naturist's colony there-in. Bcause you will be there until WC exercise.

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

    Thank you Daniel for Flashscore

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  17. Crouching Tiger
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Oh FFS. If Sturridge gets it's bonus points taken away it seems that I'm losing my H2H match. Crap.

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

      Relax. Still 37 gameweeks to go

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

      "It's" 😆

      As an owner I agree he didn't deserve any, just about deserved a goal 😕

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      1. Crouching Tiger
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        Yeah I know, but since when fantasy football was anything about who deserves what... 😉

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

    If Demichelis can start for City there's hope for the rest of us, of all sizes and age...

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

      Not for me 🙁

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    2. Captain Shirokov
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      -1

      He is a great defender

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

      if he can start in a world cup final....

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  19. LewanGOALski
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Assist for Silva?

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

      Sir Edin

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

        Lovely. Get a goal, beauty now!

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    2. EAGLES (0 Chelsea players)
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Dzeko

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  20. 50shades of o'shea
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Anyone else going tadic to Lamela if Lamela doesn't do anything next week or go to mata?

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    1. Kew Pee Arr
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Do it now. Lamela was utter sh&te.

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    2. EAGLES (0 Chelsea players)
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Didn't think that many started with tadic

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    3. Voice of the Mysterons
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      If Lamela gets a run I think he will do well

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  21. Beavis
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Young + Sturridge > Siggy + Ade?

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

      Or even Dzeko.

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

        Getti Sturridge out after 1 game 😮

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

          Just a thought to get Siggy in plus a couple of poor fixtures.

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  22. Piggs Boson
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Yaya limping

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    1. Pepin - RIP Absinthe
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      He always does though

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      1. 7shadesofsmoke
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 4 months ago

        PEPIN, who are you captaining in UFPL?

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

      Yup, very gingerly moving around.

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    3. Captain Shirokov
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      the usual

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

      He's always limping. He'll score after a 40 yard mazy run now.

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

      *goal incoming*

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  23. Somalion
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    I blame the hair.

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    1. Gimli son of Gloin
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      It's not the worst.

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

        Nope, just moves around a bit too much, threw him off balance.

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

    Newcastle goal would make it spicy 😉

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

    This Cabella bloke looks lively.

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

      Was great at Montpellier

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

        So was Giroud mind you.

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    2. Piggs Boson
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Looks quality.

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    3. Sarnab
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      I have said this since the day he signed.

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  26. I-Taught-Danny-Welbeck-How-…
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Trying not to kneejerk. Anyone keeping Sanchez over Ramsey?

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

      Yes. Will come good. Ramsey got lucky (again) 😉

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

    Dzeko is utter shite.

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    1. Kew Pee Arr
      • 12 Years
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      Agreed

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  28. Bielsa’s bucket
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Cabella looks good, although i cant say the same about his haircut...

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  29. Somalion
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 4 months ago

    Dzeko just eyeing up the goal, getting his markers in place.

    Hattie on the way 😉

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    1. Kew Pee Arr
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      Trio of misses in front of open goal maybe

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    2. Captain Shirokov
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 4 months ago

      😎

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

    How much is Cabella? 6.5?

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

      7.5

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

        Ooh ouch. Would rather have Tadic 😉

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

        same as Tadic, who shades it for me

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

      7.5, De Jong is 7

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