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Walcott Flies Home with Ankle Injury

27 July 2011 1592 comments
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When it comes to midfielders, Arsene Wenger doesn’t have his troubles to seek. The Gunners boss, having seen his side’s pre-season preparation blighted by the continual speculation over the futures of skipper Cesc Fabregas and Samir Nasri, has confirmed Theo Walcott has flown home from the club’s training camp in Bonn due to an injury picked up in training.

Walcott sat out Monday’s training and boarded a flight home from Germany yesterday, ahead of this weekend’s Emirates Cup. The Arsenal boss, while not suggesting it’s a serious problem, did admit:

“Theo went home early and was due to have an MRI on Tuesday. It is an old ankle injury from the end of last season. It’s one that comes and goes.

“We need some more investigation because sometimes he’s completely free of it and sometimes it affects him. But we had to send him back because he couldn’t practice anymore.”


The news is a source of frustration for Fantasy managers- Walcott looks good for plenty starts on the right this season and coming in at 9.0 in Fantasy Premier League, may prove to be something of a bargain if one, or both, of Fabregas and Nasri follow the lead of Gael Clichy and depart for pastures new.

While new signing Gervinho could be an alternative in his possible absence, FPL have classified the former Lille man as a forward, and priced him at 9.0. Robin Van Persie is likely to be the front man of choice for the majority of Fantasy managers, however, leaving many to hope the likes of Nasri stays put, with the Frenchman surely a nailed-on starter for Wenger in the upcoming season.

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  1. Denis Denis
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    14 years, 5 months ago

    Is Suarez likely to start til after the international break? He's going to be a must have at some point but at GW1? you might pick him up cheaper GW3...

    the rest looks solid to me

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    1. Grimmaldi - Send in the Clo…
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      14 years, 5 months ago

      There are mixed reports at the moment, closer towards season start all with become clear. It isn't too bad to have him penciled in as he can be quick-transfered out for someone equal.

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      1. Acer
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        14 years, 5 months ago

        Everyone is banging on aboutr Suarez but i think Carroll is the better out and out goal scorer and he will prove it.

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  2. Dartsfan501
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    14 years, 5 months ago

    Any ideas of a good 5 mill midfeilder ???

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    1. Grimmaldi - Send in the Clo…
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      Moses (Wig) is my choice.

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      1. Dartsfan501
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        14 years, 5 months ago

        I did have de jong but just asking around, cheers man

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        1. Lucky_2010
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          not sure about de jong, but i think he's defensive mid if i'm wrong then lol

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  3. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
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    14 years, 5 months ago

    Lampard DEFENSIVE ROLE
    Jayus I am worried now....12m for a def mid...

    http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11668_7064568,00.html

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    1. bantamdave
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      14 years, 5 months ago

      Two poinys.

      Within the article, it does strongly suggest that such a tactic would be rare.

      Watched game and Lamps sat in front of back 4 but roamed forward on a number of occassions as Benayoun and Zhirkov tucked in. Plus with Drogs on pitch, Lamps took priority over spot kicks.

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      1. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
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        14 years, 5 months ago

        cheers for that bantamdave

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    2. Acer
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      14 years, 5 months ago

      I know mate, i saw he was placed deep today. He will still make some surging runs into the box though.

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  4. Denis Denis
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    • 15 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Redone my team so many times I am going cross eyed now ... your thoughts are welcome:

    Al-Habsi (Given)
    Simpson/A Cole/Kompany (O'Shea/Huth)
    O'Hara/Taarabt/Yaya/N'Zog (Moses - assumes Villa deal for N'Zog is on)
    Zamora/Rooney/Carroll

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    1. Dartsfan501
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      14 years, 5 months ago

      I like it myself the back up deffence is good.
      I have VP then rooney at the momment but in the whole i like....

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      1. Denis Denis
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        14 years, 5 months ago

        cheers - swap out of RVP for Rooney and vice versa is in my mind too. Will make my mind up just before GW1. Thanks though. Appreciated

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  5. Doooooooooougie
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    14 years, 5 months ago

    Anyone fancy rating my team?

    Given (Ruddy)
    Kompany, Baines, Dawson (O'Shea, Olsson)
    Downing, Albrighton, Nzog, O'Hara (Sinclair)
    Rooney, Suarez, Hoillet

    Cheers lads!

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    1. Denis Denis
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      • 15 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      I would go Suarez after GW3. Until then Zamora provides a cheaper option and allows an upgrade for Hoillet if you want it...

      Would swap out Albrighton for MGP if N'Zog move goes through.

      other than that looks good to me. Solid Defence.

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  6. Dartsfan501
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    14 years, 5 months ago

    Done this team so many times now my head hurts.
    Feed back is always good

    Given,Al Habsi
    Huth,Hangerland,Kompany,Simpson,Orr
    VDV,Mosses,N Zogbia,Taarabt,Sinclair
    VP Zamora Hernandez

    Could get rid of hernandez for Suarez then with the extra 0.5 get Malouda for VDV ????

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    1. Be
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      14 years, 5 months ago

      like most of it, Im going for Cashley for my Chelsea cover, not sure about Suarez and `rest gate` nor Hernandez have gone for Rooney, whos you capt gonna be?

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      1. Dartsfan501
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        14 years, 5 months ago

        The one i am looking at is Van P or VDV at the momment i did have yossi but the whole rest gate is a problem.
        I will give it a re think lol.

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        1. Acer
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          • 16 Years
          14 years, 5 months ago

          Yes it is a problem and we don't know who will line up for Chelsea. Lets face it though Cashley is not really decent cover for Chelsea's attacks - was very poor last year.

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          1. Be
            • 15 Years
            14 years, 5 months ago

            yeah but, he`ll come good this seaon and he`s nailed on playing, clean sheets etc etc.

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        2. Be
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          14 years, 5 months ago

          would be VP for me, though i dont have him yet due to fixtures. By the way played darts lastnisght geezer did a 170 finish against a mate, not seen that before.

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  7. Scoredelario
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    • 14 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Can anyone confirm that mignolet will be 1st choice keeper for sunderland?

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    1. Keep Calm and Sessegnon
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      14 years, 5 months ago

      There's no way of knowing until much closer to the first game unfortunatley. It could equally be him or Westwood, unless Bruce hints at either of them

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  8. Be
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    14 years, 5 months ago

    thoughts on Ramsey? have him and the Wilshere at the mo, not a fan of teh later.. ?

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    1. Agbonlahor’s brillian…
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      I considered having both, but realised that was me being biased/ mental. I have wilshere... yes, he currently doesn't suit FF points system, but he will only keep improving; gets a lot of minutes; involved in most play but is a bit more of a metronome rather than impact player (atm).
      Ramsey is one to keep eye on, better shot & gets goals arriving late to box... will improve a lot over course of season, but probably slower to make his mark than Wilshere, imo.
      Factor in Fabregas+Nasri exits and Mata/ other incomings...

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  9. RoysCallerAnne
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    14 years, 5 months ago

    Good evening gents.
    I'm seriously considering doubling up on AV and QPR in defence...just for the hell of it. The rotation lokks like this ;
    BOL, BLA, WOL, NEW, NEW, AVL, WIG, BLA, WBA.

    The players I've picked are Given and Collins/ Kenny and Orr.

    ACole and Kompany would be my other starters with Simpson as the bench option.

    I reckon McLeish will have Villa performing defensively and I accept QPR are newly promoted (good at the back in the championship and may have early season buzz).

    Comments please

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    1. Denis Denis
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      • 15 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      risky but potentially clever

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      1. RoysCallerAnne
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        14 years, 5 months ago

        Thanks DD ...is that a Blondie reference? Great song

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        1. Denis Denis
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          well spotted

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          1. Denis Denis
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            with hints of Bergkamp too

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            1. RoysCallerAnne
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              http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74xiXRxkKxc

              What a sexy lady

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              1. Denis Denis
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                14 years, 5 months ago

                Agreed. Even George Michael fancied her 😉

                http://entertainment.stv.tv/showbiz/262974-george-michael-had-a-crush-on-debbie-harry/

                The power of debbie harry

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                1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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                  My favourite ...

                  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0skjm-uJSs&feature=related

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                  1. Denis Denis
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                    14 years, 5 months ago

                    Oh yes!

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  10. Lord_Vader_1967
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    14 years, 5 months ago

    rmt newbie

    given/ruddy

    rise/kompeny/wes brown/wilkison/4m def

    silva/vdv/downining/sinclair/moses

    rvp/carrol/holt

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    1. Denis Denis
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      14 years, 5 months ago

      i would downgrade Silva and use money to upgrade Holt and 4.0m defender. Otherwise looks good.

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    2. RoysCallerAnne
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      14 years, 5 months ago

      Good effort newbie! Don't like VDVs early fixtures.
      No Chelsea coverage and they do have a nice start.

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      1. Nomar
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        14 years, 5 months ago

        Fixtures be damned!

        VdV is pretty much fixture proof and is Spurs pens. He's in my team and he's staying.

        How many times during the season last term did we all go for players with 'nice fixtures' and find out they did naff all?

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        1. RoysCallerAnne
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          • 15 Years
          14 years, 5 months ago

          Fair enough nomar!
          I don't fancy VDV for more reasons other than fixtures.
          I think he got a lot of goals playing with Crouch providing knock ons. Crouch won't start regularly.
          I also think Modric and possibly Krankjar could rob him of BPs this season.

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  11. Ntchampionees
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    14 years, 5 months ago

    Hey lads could you RMT & give an opinion on this

    Subs for both teams- Simpson, Wilkinson, Ferguson, Al habsi

    Given
    Kompany, Cole, Hughs
    Sinclair, Taarabt, N’Zogbia, Wilshere
    Suarez, Rooney, Van persie
    Or
    Given
    Kompany, Cole, Hughs
    Sinclair, Taarabt, N’Zogbia, Lampard
    Suarez, , Van persie, rodagella

    2nd was my initial team but if Lamps is playing more defensively? Is there a better midfielder than Wilshere for 6.5?
    Cheers!

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    1. Denis Denis
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      • 15 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      i prefer the first option, but then I'm an Arsenal fan and think Wilshere is the future!

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      1. Denis Denis
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        14 years, 5 months ago

        with option A i think i would downgrade Hughes for a 4.5m def and swap Suarez for Carroll in GW1, just til we know how Suarez fits in for Liverpool after the Copa America effort

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  12. Dave1966
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Who would you have from:

    Sessegnon or Albrighton

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    1. Denis Denis
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      • 15 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      depends if you have N'zog? If you do, sessegnon. If you don't, Albrighton

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    2. RoysCallerAnne
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      • 15 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Sessegnon seems to be a bit of a bandwagon ATM. He finished the season well, Bruce loves him, playing in the hole and good pre season form.
      Albrighton has gone up the pecking order on the AV wings with Young and Downing gone. They have better opening fixtures than Sunderland.

      I would say 51/49 in Sessegnon's favour

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      1. Pasqualinho
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        I still have the mental scars from Kieran Richardson's OOP pre-season goalfest a couple of years ago. I will do no more than keep a watching brief on Sessegnon this time around.

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  13. Dr. Rog
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    RMT

    Kenny (Given)
    Luiz Kompany Baines Hughes (DaLaet)
    Silva OHara Zog (Sinclair Sessegnon)
    Suarez Bent Bothroyd

    1st week: Silva --> Malouda/Benayoun depending

    2nd week team:
    Given (Kenny)
    Luiz Kompany Baines (Hughes) (Da LAet)
    Malouda OHara Zog Sinclair Sessegnon
    Suarez Bent (Bothroyd)

    3rd week... similar to 2nd week

    4th week. Wildcard time! trade the int break

    My question is, do you think this team could be improved. My focus is on 3 blinding weeks, so focusing on weeks2 & 3 where villa and chelsea have the best fixtures

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    1. dizzle
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      14 years, 5 months ago

      Planned transfers always end bad, do not have any player in your starting line up that you only intend to keep for 1 week. The amount of things that occur in week 1 you wont need a pre-planned trade already hanging over you. Trust me, i know from experience, and the decision to focus on "3 blinding weeks", its short sighted. Its a long season, dont try and win it in the first 4 weeks. I steadily rose from 20,000 to 491.

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  14. Scotch Jock
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    • 15 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    New Post (New Site Beta Test Now Open For Members)

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  15. DAV UR FACE
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    RMT please guys gotta cpl of concerns in the mid,

    given (begovic)
    gibbs, luiz, rafeal,

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  16. DAV UR FACE
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    14 years, 5 months ago

    RMT please guys gotta cpl of concerns in the mid,

    given (begovic)
    gibbs, luiz, rafeal,(jose enrique, de leat)
    taraabt, VDVart, ireland, guedioura, (k.dyer)
    saurez, rvp, hernandez.

    any comments or suggestions wud b appreciated, cheers!

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  17. Curleybap
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    So much talk about having Chelsea cover in the first few weeks but who is definitely going to play for them in those first few games?

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    1. Ntchampionees
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Cole, lampard. Expensive though

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      1. Toffee fan
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 5 months ago

        http://backpagefootball.com/premier-league/season-preview-chelsea-2/

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  18. souravm
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    please rate my team


    Al-Habsi,Given

    Samba,Hughes,Kompany,Bardsley,Huth


    Kuyt,N'Zogbia, Jarvis,Gamst Pedersen,Tiote


    Van Persie,Rodallega,Bent

    Thanks

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  19. Nevets
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    After a major facelift.
    (RMT)

    Ruddy - Given

    Luiz - Kompany - O'Shea - Rafael - Simpson

    Johnson - Van der Vaart - Wilshere - N'Zogbia - Dunn

    Zamora - Rooney - Bent

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    1. 50 Fent
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      Looks decent

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  20. All Whites Undefeated
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    14 years, 5 months ago

    Hey guys RMT please,
    Szczesny (Ruddy)
    Kompany O'shea Kelly Fabio (Jose Enrique)
    Ramsey Lampard Kuyt Sessegnon (Taarabt)
    Suarez Odemwingie (Delfouneso)
    Got 0.0 in the bank.
    My only worries are szczesny will play and a cheap backup also Lampard in a defensive mid role?
    thanks

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  21. dphann102
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Please comment:
    GW1:
    Al-Habsi(Given)
    Hangeland, Rafael, Ivanovic, Alcaraz (O'Shea)
    Barton, VDV, Maxi Rod, NZog (Ferguson)
    RVP, Suarez (Holt)

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  22. dasher
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    rmt please im a newbie and in need of some help thanks

    given (ruddy)

    riise, clichy, skrtel, (delat. caulker)

    malouda, downing , nzogbia, taarabt (surman)

    rvp , suarez (bothroyd)

    or could go with..... malouda, taarabt, barton, sinclair , nzog in midfeild??

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  23. masserano
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Best midfield players 6.0 and under?

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  24. Lucky_2010
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    maybe barton ...

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    1. masserano
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 5 months ago

      I have Barton already. Who else?

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  25. 50 Fent
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    Afternoon all, welcome back to another season!!

    Any thoughts on my team would be much appreciated:

    Given
    Rafael, Kompany, Baines
    Sessegnon, Albrighton, Benayoun, N'Zogbia
    RVP, Rooney, Odemwingie

    (Kenny, Wilkinoson, Ferguson, Simpson)

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  26. Biscuit
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 5 months ago

    De Gea,
    Clichy, Kompany, Cole A, Luiz, Jagielka
    Yaya, Barton, N’Zog, Maxi (c)
    Carroll (v)

    Subs: Ruddy, Ba, Odemwingie, Moses

    Will prob swap in Surez somewhere around GW3. Am I missing a trick not bringing Zamora in? Any suggestions on who to swap Maxi for and where the armband should go?

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