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Van Persie Back In The Frame

12 August 2011 1513 comments
Mark Mark
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The first major team news going into the weekend comes from the Arsenal camp with Arsene Wenger confirming that Robin Van Persie should be amongst a string of players available for Saturday’s trip to Newcastle.

The Dutchman was a slight doubt going into the weekend having suffered a knock in the first half of the friendly with Benfica. Wenger has however offered us reassurance that the striker should figure at St James’ Park…

“From the players who played in the last game, everyone should be available.”

There’s more positive news on both Thomas Vermaelen, who was nursing a back complaint and Theo Walcott who has returned to training ahead of schedule following an ankle problem. Kieran Gibbs is also thought to be available and will likely claim the left-back berth.

With Aaron Ramsey and Andrei Arshavin both also given a clean bill of health, Arsenal’s resources look plentiful enough even without both Cesc Fabregas and Samir Nasri who remain unlikely to figure. The Gunners will also be without both Jack Wilshere and Abou Diaby in midfield.

Van Persie’s availability could now cause a shuffle within our Fantasy squads. Despite a testing opening three Gameweeks, Arsenal appear to have a run of fixtures during the first-half of the season which should hand the Dutchtman opportunity to flourish. The recent squad upheaval and the continuing doubts over Van Persie’s durability will be a concern but, even so, the Dutchman is currently owned by over 140,000 Fantasy Premier League managers – a figure which could be set to rise as the day progresses.

This early team news from the Emirates has been collated in our Team News section – keep popping back there for all the updates as today unfolds.

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

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  1. The ghost of a Pug's g…
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    RMT!!!!!

    Kenny (Given)
    Kompany Cashley A Hughes (Simpson De Laet)
    Silva malouda Moses Taarabt (Surman)
    A Johnson Roonpig Carroll

    Concerned over not having nani and casn’t decide between roonface n RVP. Any help or ratings?

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    1. mufc802
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      Looks standard. Who's Surman btw?

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      1. nobbyggg
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        14 years, 4 months ago

        Norwich midfielder. Fox runs the midfield for Norwich though,

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        1. The ghost of a Pug's g…
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          14 years, 4 months ago

          Really? i was told it was Hoolahan...Not bothered about who runs it anyway. bothered about the assists/goals

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          1. nobbyggg
            • 14 Years
            14 years, 4 months ago

            Fox is on free kicks sometimes. Both Hoolahan and Surman get forward a little more though.

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        2. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
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          14 years, 4 months ago

          Ruel Fox ? 🙂

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          1. Crack Head Phil
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            14 years, 4 months ago

            makes me wanna dig out the old merlin sticker albums 🙂

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          2. nobbyggg
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            14 years, 4 months ago

            if only..

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    2. Moosa
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      RMT please

      3-5-2

      Robinson (Ruddy)
      Huth Hangeland Cashley (Simpson/Gabbidon)
      Silva(for monday night game) Toure Downing Nani N'Zogbia
      Rodallega DJ Campbell (K Davies)

      1m in bank

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  2. Joga Bonito®
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    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    I wish I had a pound for every time i've changed my team this pres season. I could be a millionaire.

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  3. ace2m
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    Help.... First post.

    Al-Habsi, (Given)
    Alex, Hughes, Kompany (Baines,Williamson)
    Nani (C), Taarbat, Yaya, Hoolahan, Murphy
    Bent, Drog (V) (Ranger)

    I hate the ranger selection obviously but can't decide a good spot to gain 1 or 2 mill to upgrade.

    Thoughts?

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    1. Team Hayemaker
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      1) ranger - why? Get in a 5.5 third striker.
      2) Exspensive defence but Baines will score big.
      3) Yaya dont like
      4) Murphy the defensive mid of Fulham who takes PK's?
      5) No nothing about Hoolahan apart from he plays for Norwich
      6) Williamson will be your 5th defender so why pay 4.5 when you can get simpson for 4.0?

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      1. kbiffo
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        Good points from team hayemaker
        If you bring in Simpson swap Yaya for Downing

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      2. ace2m
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        14 years, 4 months ago

        1.i know i want to get rid of ranger.
        2.different tack on defence this year, trying to get 3 top quality
        3.Why no yaya? Hes great, underated imo
        4.Dempsey won't do so well this year and murphy 2.5m less
        5.hoolahan is the norwich vesion of taarbat
        6.Makes sense

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  4. ⭐ ABHISHEK - THE CURIOUS …
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    This season earning money is important than points in starting gws.

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    1. Team Hayemaker
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      I agree to a certain extent but its a balance. Taking a hit for last season's Nani who will rise 1.5 million is worth it.

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      1. ⭐ ABHISHEK - THE CURIOUS …
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        You having Nani in your team ?

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        1. MeandYouSittingInATree
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 4 months ago

          Who doesn't? 😉

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  5. mo 10 years on FFS? Join my…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    interesting that no mention of enrique not being available for liverpool

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    1. Joga Bonito®
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      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      He's came out on the Liverpool website saying if the gaffer wants me to play I'll play, I'm fit etc. I can't see it happening though cos he's not even trained with the team.

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  6. snowman
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    Feel i am getting there with my team but just trying to see if i should fit in rvp and silva... any ideas please or does this team look ok? have £1m in bank

    Schwarzer (given)
    Lescott hangeland enrique
    moses malouda n'zogbia o'hara yaya
    drogba carroll

    Subs: A Johnson, Gabbidon, Simpson

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  7. Screaming Midget
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    Hughes vs Senderos... talk to me.

    I currently have Hughes but for .5 less, considering swapping out for Senderos.

    Is Senderos likely to be a starter for Fulham?

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    1. Team Hayemaker
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      for me Hughes never does anything bar clean cleanies. Senderos will play to start with I think and has more of a goal threat especially with the defenders focus being on the big Norweigan.

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      1. Screaming Midget
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        I agree with you there, in that Hughes getting cleanies is the best he'll get.

        If Senderos is a sure starter it makes sense to go with him.

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        1. kbiffo
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 4 months ago

          Yeah scored his first goal in years midweek against the Faroe's

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  8. arsenalrock
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    SOrry I never seem to get an answer for this whenever i post it. Could I please have some help. Sorry i'm asking alot.

    A. Bosingwa,Nani Bent
    B. Lescott, N’Zogbia, Rooney

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    1. Optimus.
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      b

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      1. arsenalrock
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        14 years, 4 months ago

        cheers, someone else pelase?

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        1. nobbyggg
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 4 months ago

          b

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          1. arsenalrock
            • 15 Years
            14 years, 4 months ago

            damnit, I was leaning towards A. More thoughts? Thank you so much

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            1. Dark Mata
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              14 years, 4 months ago

              Need to ask yourself, will Bosingwa def play weeks 2 and 3 - I'm not sure if Ivanovic is fit.

              I've gone with Cole but had to make sacrifices elsewhere

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    2. kbiffo
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      B
      Every day of the week

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    3. jimnastics
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      I'll be the one who goes A... N'Zogbia might take time to settle at Villa, and Rooney is apparently going to be playing a bit deeper this season. On the other hand, Nani has been assured a start by SAF and is a proven FPL gold mine, and I personally think Bent will outscore Rooney over the first 3 games.

      Can you get in Kompany instead of Bos?

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  9. Skull_doug
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    Nani or malouda?

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  10. Whistle
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    A) Moses + Rooney
    B) Malouda + Rodallega

    Whats best?

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  11. mo 10 years on FFS? Join my…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    what 2 would you start out of holt, ohara, taarbt?

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    1. Vertigo Of Bliss
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Holt and Taarabt

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  12. The ghost of a Pug's g…
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Bugger it....chose Drogba and Carroll over Rooney or RVP.

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  13. Vertigo Of Bliss
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    If Glen Johnson isn't fit then I'm pretty sure Enrique will play.

    http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/news/latest-news/one-of-happiest-days-of-my-life

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    1. kbiffo
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Me too

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  14. Team Hayemaker
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    Play N'Zogbia over holt this week?

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  15. The Milkman
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Anyone concerned by Drogba's lack of goals in pre-season?

    Maybe Carroll is a better bet after all?

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    1. DazzaMadden94
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Child Please..its pre-season its just to shake of a little rust.Never mind the pre-season I feel he will be good

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  16. Brian C. Lara
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    RMFT...

    Given (Ruddy)

    Orr Lescott enrique/hughes(Brown)(simpson)

    Silva Nani Downing Nzogbia Moses

    Carroll(c) Drogba (A Johnson)

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  17. Vertigo Of Bliss
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    LFC press conference on SSN now

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    1. Vertigo Of Bliss
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      Didn't say anything about Enrique and Suarez in the segment they showed

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      1. Gargamel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        Here's Enrique speaking to official liverpool site.

        'Enrique joins Liverpool a little more than 24 hours ahead of their Barclays Premier League season opener against Sunderland.

        However, with a full pre-season under his belt at Newcastle, the defender is ready to be called upon whenever Kenny Dalglish sees fit.

        "If the manager needs me, I am ready to play," said Enrique. "I have already played for Newcastle in pre-season, not every game but two or three games and I am fit and if the manager needs me, I am ready to play.

        "My ambition is win everything with Liverpool. This year we won't play in the Champions League, so the most important thing is to try and win the league."'

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        1. Kingston
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 4 months ago

          I have him in my team but will be suprised if he starts tomorrow. They've got no need to rush him in

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          1. jimnastics
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            • 16 Years
            14 years, 4 months ago

            Same here and I won't be putting him in my XI, as I'm worried Kenny will throw him on for 10 minutes to give him an intro in front of the home fans.

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  18. ⭐ ABHISHEK - THE CURIOUS …
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    14 years, 4 months ago

    Bent or Carroll ?

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    1. arsenalrock
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      14 years, 4 months ago

      I got both, but I would get Carroll, especially with hand of Suarez not playing.

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      1. Joga Bonito®
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        I put in Bent just because I have Downing in midfield. Bent's got ridiculously good fixtures too and consistently scores goals. I also think he's been treated unfairly when it came dwn to bonus points in previous seasons, this season he should get more.

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        1. kbiffo
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 4 months ago

          Bent scored goals thanks to Young and Downing
          N'Zogbia is more of a scorer than a creator.
          For me better options than Bent who also had this shoulder injury that forced him out of the England squad midweek.

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  19. VanDeRooney
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    New team would appreciate some feedback
    Al habsi
    RJohnson Lescott Collins/Dunne
    Moses Kuyt Taaaarbat Ramsey Cabaye
    RVP- Dzeko(C)

    Ruddy, De laet,simpson Suarez

    Thanks in advance guys!

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    1. Eversio88
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      liking the punt of Dzeko could pay off! I would get chelsea cover in as they always make a flying start. Kuyt > Malouda and Lescott > Kompany.

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  20. Dark Mata
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    First timer!! Not doing a RMT though, unless I'm the 2 millionth and there is a cash prize on offer...

    Questions are:

    Chelsea weeks 2 & 3 have two easy games, so having an attacking mid or striker I feel is a must, but who to get?

    Lampard - Poorish points last season - overpriced?
    Malouda or Drogba both 10.5 but will Drogba be a better pick, however Torres will be playing wks 2 & 3 no doubt.

    Come on Chelsea fans, who are you backing. Drogs or Malouda?
    PS I have A.Cole already.

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    1. Eversio88
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Malouda will be a big player while sturridge is out. Drogba while torres is out. take your pick i have both for GW1 maybe 2&3, Drog eventually changing to Hernandez

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  21. arsenalrock
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Best midfield premnium apart from Silva, Malouda and Nani?

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    1. VanDeRooney
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      kuyt/young

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    2. Dark Mata
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      I think there is more to offer in attack than midfield presently.

      Bent, Carroll, Suarez, Van Persie, Rooney, Drogba.

      I'm thinking about 3 big strikers...

      and just dont fancy Silva to get a really high score,he didn't score that well last season.

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      1. Eversio88
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        i think Silva will be the new Modric, plays well but nothing to show for it points wise, maybe the odd assist. Im backing Milner for GW1, with Dzeko playing by himself likely his crosses will be important and well as his cutting in and shooting.

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    3. Pablitto
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Downing

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  22. The ghost of a Pug's g…
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    OPERATION: DO NOT SIT ON THE FENCE

    TEAM A:

    CACHLEY, SURMAN, ROONEY

    TEAM B:

    SALGADO, NANI, DROGBA

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    1. nobbyggg
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      TEAM B .

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    2. The ghost of a Pug's g…
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      IN THAT CASE MY TEAM IS:

      KENNY (GIVEN)

      KOMPANY SALGADO A HUGHES (SIMPSON DE LAET)

      MALOUDA NANI MOSES SILVA TAARABT

      DROGBA CARROLL HOLT

      ANY TAKERS?

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  23. sly_stone
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    hernandez golden boot this season

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  24. nobbyggg
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    TEAM B

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  25. nobbyggg
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Last time I will ask RMT..
    Given (Ruddy)
    Bardsley Hughes Kompany (Senderos, De Laet)
    Dempsey Moses Malouda Downing N'Zogbia
    Suarez Rooney (Graham)

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    1. Nolberto Solano
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      I have 8 of your players, so good choices lol.

      Keepers are fine.

      I personally wouldnt have both hughes and senderos as they are both at fulham. And personally dont like hughes because he hardly ever scores.

      Midefield is very strong, and i see no problems there.

      Suarez looks like he isnt going to start the first game, so if i would try and raise 0.5mill to get carroll instead.

      Solid team though 😀

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      1. nobbyggg
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks for the reply. Maybe get rid of Senderos, pick a 4m, and chuck Carroll in there.

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        1. Screaming Midget
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 4 months ago

          Or get rid of Hughes and keep Send.

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          1. nobbyggg
            • 14 Years
            14 years, 4 months ago

            Change Hughes for who though?

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    2. Eversio88
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Yeah i would look to upgrade Suarez for one week only, then maybe try and boost the defence one player as its looking shaky. potential downgrade Dempsey or Downing, id say downing as you have liverpool covered already.

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  26. Nolberto Solano
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Team A

    Downing, Sinclair and Drogba

    OR

    Team B

    N'zogbia, Malouda and Zamora

    ??

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    1. JamieG
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      B

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    2. Eversio88
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      B defo

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  27. trisonetwo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    has boswinga pld a full pre season? bit confused how luiz is going to fit in?

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    1. Eversio88
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Yeah he has done, will play GW1 Bosingwa - Alex - Terry - A.Cole,
      when every one is finally fit it will be Ivanovic - Luiz - Terry - A.Cole.

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  28. sly_stone
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    admire my team.....

    given
    dunn kompany hughes
    silva nani downing nzog
    drog carroll dj

    ruddy figueroa surman orr

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    1. Eversio88
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      Risking the old Drogba Nani combo eh? Rotation may have your pants down lol

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  29. Eversio88
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Kenny - (Given)

    Kompany(V) - Givet - Bosingwa - (Jose Enrique) - (wilkinson)

    Maluoda - Silva - Ramsey - Moses - (Sessegnon)

    Drogba - Carroll(C) - Zamora

    GW2 Drogba > Bent, Then Bent to Hernandez after manu's difficult run is over for manu cover. Also Bosingwa > Luiz GW2.

    Tempted to go Silva > Milner to free up some cash. While they only have one striker 4-5-1 is on the cards, making him a nailed on starter pretty much.

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  30. snowman
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 4 months ago

    Feel i am getting there with my team but just trying to see if i should fit in nani and silva… any ideas please or does this team look ok? have £1m in bank

    Schwarzer (given)
    Lescott hangeland enrique
    moses malouda n’zogbia o’hara yaya
    drogba carroll

    Subs: A Johnson, Gabbidon, Simpson

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    1. Eversio88
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      I know im in the minority but since yaya moved deeper im thinking milner is worth a punt. Enrique won't play GW1 so that looks like gabbi will be on for you. Potential CS there imo as Bolton are a bit screwed atm. Looking good though, liking the keeper rotation, thought dont agree lescott is worth more than kompany, one goal and every one wants him haha.

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      1. Baines on Toast...
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        Also it's not just one goal for Lescott, it's goals pretty much every season.

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      2. Baines on Toast...
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 4 months ago

        Milner is an interesting shout. Could definitely pay off this week, long term I don't have enough faith in his place, but it's a nice differential.

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        1. Eversio88
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 4 months ago

          Kompany will easily keep up with Lescott in Bonus points alone, plus Lescott is not guarenteed a place on toures return. Its a 0.5m better spent further forward imo when the first few weeks the new teams are trying to show they dont go down easily, i dont expect many CS's. Yeah im thinking milner for a while until some one stands out.

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          1. Baines on Toast...
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 15 Years
            14 years, 4 months ago

            I don't think Komp will get that many bonuses - he got so many last year because he played every game, on a week by week basis I doubt he was very often one of the top three players in a match. I can definitely understand why people want him for the stability though, for me it could just be a one week thing.

            So much talk of the two this week that Komp is almost certainly going to score against Swansea 😀

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            1. Eversio88
              • 14 Years
              14 years, 4 months ago

              fingers crossed! haha. more likely neither will score :P. Defence is always the hardest part imo, you can usually rely on chelsk manc manu stoke, other than that my mind bleeds

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    2. Torreslove
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 months ago

      nani in for malouda. you have no man utd cover. also you'll free up .5m

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