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Monitor – Robin Van Persie

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Having opened the season with a double in the Community Shield win over Wigan, Robin Van Persie’s brace in the Gameweek 1 win at Swansea suggested we were in for yet another year of consistent goalscoring. What has followed, however, has been highly unexpected and as United struggle to settle under David Moyes, the Dutchman has a single converted spot-kick to his name in the last six Gameweeks.

A hat-trick for Holland against Hungary last week saw Van Persie become his nation’s all-time top goalscorer and suggested his eye for goal was as keen as ever – with this in mind, we delve into the data to assess just what sort of impact Moyes’ arrival has made on the Fantasy heavyweight.

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  1. Mind över Mata
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 28 days ago

    Any more moves for a hit? (1m in the bank)

    Mignolet
    Terry, Vidic, Baines
    Ozil, Michu, Erikson, Barkley
    Giroud (c), Lukaku, Sturridge

    4.0; Ravel, Clyne, Burner

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    1. Sean.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 28 days ago

      good to go 🙂

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      1. Mind över Mata
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 28 days ago

        Cheers

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    2. Kevin Twine
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 28 days ago

      Nope, ruddy marvellous looking side.

      Although, Eriksen -> Oscar could pay off...

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      1. Kevin Twine
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 28 days ago

        But with Oscar with a slight risk of rotation looming and Eriksen with Hul at home next week, you're probably wise to keep him...

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        1. Mind över Mata
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 28 days ago

          Cheers Nick.

          Keeping Erikson for now but he is earmarked -> Walcott

          Giroud will then become Benteke

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          1. Kevin Twine
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 28 days ago

            Sounds good to me pal.

            I'm looking forward to finally owning Benteke... 😯

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            1. Dogba
              • 12 Years
              11 years, 28 days ago

              I've only owned him for 4-5 GWs, ever. Missed out completely last season because I was an idiot. It's always fun! 😀

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              1. Kevin Twine
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 12 Years
                11 years, 28 days ago

                Ha, love it. I can't believe I never owned him last season - I suppose with the popular 3-5-2 formation near end of last season, RVP and Suarez just didn't budge in my team.

                I should have owned him GW1 this season, though - big error.

                What moves you doing this week, Dogba?

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    3. @FPLMason
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 28 days ago

      Hopefully our C choice will pay off. Rest is good.

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  2. CapFive
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 28 days ago

    out of these 3 which would you sub for Lukaku

    Giroud, Rooney, Suarez

    I need money for a better backline 🙂

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    1. Mind över Mata
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 28 days ago

      I did Roo and Wilson -> Lukaku and Terry

      But it's a tough call - all 3 have good fixtures

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      1. CapFive
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 28 days ago

        fair call, but my backline is Dawson - Vidic - Coleman and I was just trying to get more points from the top hitters would you recommend a transfer? or should I just keep it as is?

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    2. Dr Dream
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 28 days ago

      Giroud...you have a ready made FPL replacment in Walcott when he returns.

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      1. CapFive
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 28 days ago

        Interesting theory!

        so giroud to have more money then wait till Walcott is fit and switch him and spend said money?

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        1. Dr Dream
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 28 days ago

          Yeah..that's what i've done, just need him to return now...missed out on a decent fixture or two for Giroud though but Lukaku has Hull at home which kinda smooths it out.

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          1. CapFive
            • 11 Years
            11 years, 28 days ago

            HMMMMM this doesnt give me enough money, as I wanted to switch Ramsey to Walcott and need an extra 1.4... might have to look at other options!

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      2. leovesole
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 28 days ago

        Sound advice this. Also look out for Benteke in about 2 weeks.

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    3. Kevin Twine
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 28 days ago

      I wouldn't ditch any of them for Lukaku, just yet - all 3 have great fixtures this week and I wouldn't be surprised to see hull keep it tight against Everton this weekend, anyway...

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  3. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 28 days ago

    8 Europe Playoff Teams.

    Croatia, Portugal, Greece & France the probable seeded teams.

    Ukraine, Sweden, Iceland & Romania are the rest.

    How many of the bottom 4 do you think could get through?

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    1. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 28 days ago

      Seeded: Portugal, Greece, Croatia, Ukraine.
      Unseeded: France, Sweden, Romania, Iceland.

      source : espnfc.com ..this should be confirmed on Thursday.

      Can't imagine Portugal vs France, ukraine vs Sweden..

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      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        • 15 Years
        11 years, 28 days ago

        I used the old ranks. You are probably right. Some interesting playoffs ahead.

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      2. NABIL - FPL otai
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 28 days ago

        oops, i mean Croatia vs Sweden.

        In the hope for a good WC in Brazil, i do hope all 4 of the teams i mentioned would get through.

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    2. A.
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 28 days ago

      Sweden are currently ahead of France in the FIFA rankings, so they should be seeded, not France

      I'd Iceland and Romania are pretty likely to go out, Ukraine and France/Sweden have a decent shout of getting through as unseeded teams

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      1. NABIL - FPL otai
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 28 days ago

        "Meanwhile, Sweden's 5-3 home defeat to Germany -- after leading 2-0 just before half-time -- cost them a place among the seeds in the European playoff draw. The defeat allowed Ukraine to leapfrog them, with Ukraine edging out France 871 points to 870."

        http://espnfc.com/news/story/_/id/1584307/switzerland-seeded-world-cup-draw-sweden-woe?cc=4716

        -not sure if it's a reliable source.

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        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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          • 15 Years
          11 years, 28 days ago

          Cheers.

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        2. A.
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 28 days ago

          I've just tried it out with this: http://www.fifa.com/worldranking/rankingtable/index.html

          Which has a calculator at the bottom, and it seems that ESPN article is correct, Ukraine ahead of France, ahead of Sweden

          England should jump up a few places from 17th too

          The fact there's only 1 ranking point between Ukraine and France means that the thrashing of San Marino was important - a 1 or 2-0 win probably wouldn't have been enough

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          1. NABIL - FPL otai
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 28 days ago

            I think ESPN should get it right, their journalists are mostly crap but when it comes to stats, i think they're pretty reliable.

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            1. A.
              • 13 Years
              11 years, 28 days ago

              Yeah, the FIFA site predictor is very simple to use, presumably they"be done their sums with last nights results put in and so it's all correct.

              Same result as I got using it

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          2. Pasqualinho
            • 15 Years
            11 years, 28 days ago

            I'm not sure margin of victory is taken into account for the calculation. A 1-0 win is as good as an 8-0.

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            1. A.
              • 13 Years
              11 years, 28 days ago

              😳 turns out you're right

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              1. Pasqualinho
                • 15 Years
                11 years, 28 days ago

                You have to feel for France, though. They are complaining to FIFA and I think they've got a case.

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                1. A.
                  • 13 Years
                  11 years, 28 days ago

                  Yeah the difference in ranking points between friendly matches and non-friendlies is quite big

                  I mean the extra team in their group would"be been of the likes of Andorra or San Marino, so it's like free points.

                  Though I'm not sure what would get you more, beating say Spain in a friendly or San Marino in a qualifier, I might try to work that out

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      2. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        • 15 Years
        11 years, 28 days ago

        Got a link?

        http://www.fifa.com/worldranking/rankingtable/index.html

        Outdated though.

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  4. Dr Dream
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 28 days ago

    How did the Argentina/Uruguay match end up ?...and any injuries ?

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    1. A.
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 28 days ago

      Uruguay 3-2 Argentina

      Suarez goal + assist
      Maxi Rodriguez both Argentina goals

      No injuries (I think)

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      1. A.
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 28 days ago

        Suarez and Lamela only FPL players involved (Zabaleta on the bench)

        Lamela subbed early, but don't think it was due to injury

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        1. Dr Dream
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 28 days ago

          Brill..lamela gonna be hard pushed to shift Townsend at the moment anyway.

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    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 28 days ago

      3-2 Uruguay, no idea.

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  5. Messi & fabregas
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 28 days ago

    Well ,it comes down to this for my team

    A) Ozil + Barkley

    or

    B) Oscar + Paulinho ?

    please some thoughts

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    1. Evans
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 28 days ago

      I have A in my team, so that's my answer

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    2. Hubert
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 28 days ago

      A

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    3. Messi & fabregas
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 28 days ago

      i have A already and i was wondering to keep or change

      i thank u both

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    4. Kevin Twine
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 28 days ago

      A.

      I don't rate Paulinho as a fantasy option, yet, whereas Barkley is a bargain at 5.5m, imo.

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    5. CapFive
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 28 days ago

      A

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  6. Evans
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 28 days ago

    Am I wrong to be considering swapping Boruc out for Vorm ?

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    1. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 28 days ago

      Not really. Sometimes fixtures favour the 'keeper. But most will keep the in form goalie.

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    2. Messi & fabregas
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 28 days ago

      who is your other keeper?

      vorm and boruc rotate pretty well throughout the season imo , one covers almost all of other's hard fixtures

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    3. @FPLMason
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 28 days ago

      I am too but not this week due to more important issues

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    4. meerlight
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 28 days ago

      I'm going with both :cool:, but no, vorm has good fixtures and will play every match

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  7. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 28 days ago

    After seeing Rooney for Lukaku with a FT, I am left with this.

    Etheridge / Mignolet
    Coleman / Wilson / Turner / Clyne / Dawson
    Brady / Barkley / Michu / Özil / Arnautovic
    Suárez / Lukaku / Giroud

    1 FT, £4.7m in the bank.

    I guess the best advice is to wait & see what happens with Özil.

    Who would be the best replacement?

    Thanks in advance. 🙂

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    1. Evans
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 28 days ago

      Walcott would be best the replacement for Ozil if he was fit. I see also you've already got Michu

      Personally I would wait and see. At the very worst he will be on the bench

      Btw why the Rooney - Lukaku transfer ? Could this have waited or was it the price rise ?

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      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 28 days ago

        Could have waited but with 2 FTs thought I'd save some cash. Rooney just not doing the business & rate Soton defence.

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    2. tw
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 28 days ago

      will walcott or caz be fit? maybe just swap out to one of those

      no one in midfield really standing out atm

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      1. Wilshere Knowledge
        • 11 Years
        11 years, 28 days ago

        Caz fit, Walcott probably not,

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    3. Chrissy Waddle - 2024/25
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 28 days ago

      Why so much in the bank..?

      I'd spend that money on your defence, which would look better with a couple of premium defenders with good fixtures (Terry, Evra, etc..)

      Also I'd upgrade your MF. Again someone like Oscar/Hazard would fit in well.

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      1. TorresMagic™
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        • 15 Years
        11 years, 28 days ago

        Wanted to spread the funds around. Think the midfield upgrade is more likely.

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    4. Messi & fabregas
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 28 days ago

      theo in for brady or arnautovic

      wont u tripple up in aresenal;s theo, ozil and giroud? i am , this is my plan

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    5. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 28 days ago

      Brady to Ravel and we'd have the same midfield 😀

      We had the same strike-force too, but like i mentioned many times before, i did Suarez to Lukaku accidentally and now i have Roo-Giroud-Lukaku.

      Massive money itb, i think your focus now is to bring in a super reliable Defender, i mean the likes of JT, Vert, Baines, Evra, etc.

      But then, who am i to give advice with this sh*te ranking. haha

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      1. Chrissy Waddle - 2024/25
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 28 days ago

        How can you accidently transfer in a player..? It asks you to confirm your choice...

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        1. NABIL - FPL otai
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 28 days ago

          I was pretty angry that morning when Roo gave me a pointer. So i clicked without seeing much. To be fair, they look pretty much similar in FPL when you're dizzy in the eraly morning! 😛

          Hopefully he'd prove me wrong this week, though.

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          1. Chrissy Waddle - 2024/25
            • 14 Years
            11 years, 28 days ago

            Ah the knee-jerk angry transfer..! Never a good idea... 😉

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    6. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 28 days ago

      Cheers all.

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  8. King Nil Miss ✩
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 28 days ago

    Any news on Özil?

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    1. Van Dal
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 28 days ago

      what happend?

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  9. tw
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 28 days ago

    vorm boruc
    toure coleman shaw collins murner
    ozil michu oscar paulinho kim
    rooney sturridge lukaku

    1ft and .2 in the bank (and willing to take a hit if need be)

    nothing really standing out to me. might just do collins to rat or wilson.
    any suggestions what I should do with this lot?

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    1. Sarnab
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 28 days ago

      I would say save

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    2. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 28 days ago

      save it. Nice keeper pairing. I'd say get one of JE/GJ from LIV if Kolo is no longer a guaranteed starter. Big if there.

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  10. Sarnab
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 28 days ago

    My defense this week

    Zaba (whm) / Murner (ars) / Clyne (man) / Collins(doesn't play) / Ward(FUL)

    Should I take hits to bring in a defender?

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    1. tw
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 28 days ago

      probably not

      who would you bring in anyways?

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      1. Sarnab
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 28 days ago

        Collins to Chico

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        1. tw
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 28 days ago

          good one. might be worth it

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    2. rumplestilskin
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 28 days ago

      if you're worried about only this week than I'd say NO.... If , you're not at all happy with Collins, Ward or Zaba then u might think about the Hit for bringing a Chelsea defender... I don't expect CS from them (usually).... attacking points will work fine for me...

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  11. rumplestilskin
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 28 days ago

    A. Schurrle has started in all recent games for Chelsea. He did manage to impress his manager and fans seem to like him too... Are there any chances that he might take a permanent spot (with that list of midfielders in Chelsea it's not likely he'll start Every match) in the Chelsea Mid?

    Although his performance earned him praises, it didn't reflect in his Fantasy points......

    Have the Moderators made any analysis on him that I;m not aware of... If not, Can the Moderator please say something regarding that issue.... he's cheaper than others and might even play as a strike... Should we not consider about him....

    Can we consider him from FPL perspective or he'll be the same as last season's wilshere?

    Anyone ?

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    1. A.
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 28 days ago

      He's playing as part of Chelsea's 3 CAMs, so is certainly a threat, but isn't getting many FPL points or much goal involvement

      Oscar is a better choice

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    2. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 28 days ago

      One bad game and he could be dropped. Not worth the headache IMO.

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    3. SkyCell
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 28 days ago

      Wait a few gameweeks. If he starts to produce and plays regularly, jump on board. He is on my watchlist for sure.

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    4. Make United Great Again
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 28 days ago

      Can't see him being 100% nailed on.

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      1. rumplestilskin
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 28 days ago

        none does with all those available replacements... I fear with this year's BAPS, he would get nothing with only playing good... This year players need to score or have CSs to have bonus points...

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    5. rumplestilskin
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 28 days ago

      I'm keeping him on my watchlist too....

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  12. anish10
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 28 days ago

    benching problem: who to bench:

    a) barkley
    b) coleman
    c) enrique
    d) walker
    c) siggy

    cheers

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    1. Van Dal
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 28 days ago

      Sigg

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    2. FortunesAlwaysHiding
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 28 days ago

      I'd say Walker

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      1. rumplestilskin
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 28 days ago

        this

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    3. Messi & fabregas
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 28 days ago

      c or d

      newcastle and villa are likely to score, especially newcastle imo

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    4. Chrissy Waddle - 2024/25
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 28 days ago

      None. Find someone else.

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    5. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 28 days ago

      walker if you must.

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  13. Van Dal
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 28 days ago

    Did Ozil get any assists last night?

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    1. Messi & fabregas
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 28 days ago

      goal and an assist

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    2. SkyCell
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 28 days ago

      1+1 says the soccernet

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    3. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 28 days ago

      assisted all 8 goals in the game

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      1. Van Dal
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 28 days ago

        lolifier

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  14. Messi & fabregas
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 28 days ago

    why isnt anyone considering rangel? he has a lot of attacking threat for swansea

    why is chico prefered to davies? just because of the pass% completion? davies and rangel are fruqently going forward the way swansea play

    please some thoughts?

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    1. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 28 days ago

      Sssshhhhh.... 😉

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    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 28 days ago

      Price. There are 3 cheaper including Williams.

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      1. Messi & fabregas
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 28 days ago

        just 0.4 cheaper though not that much

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        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 28 days ago

          0.5 including Williams. Without him, they will probably struggle for CS.

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          1. NABIL - FPL otai
            • 12 Years
            11 years, 28 days ago

            3 goals last season. 4 assists the season before. I think he'll do a Baines (self-proving in FPL) and get good points later on.

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    3. saata
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 28 days ago

      I've got Davies last week and he got injured... I should have transferred Rangel in..

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      1. ViperStripes
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 28 days ago

        I've got in Rangel twice in previous seasons and both times he did f' all and I missed his couple of big haul weeks.

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  15. Siva Mohan
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 28 days ago

    Good Day Gents!

    Away from FFS from couple of months..

    Boruc [Marshall]
    Collins Agger Riether [MTurner Chester]
    Eriksen Moses Oscar BenArfa [Ward-Prowse]
    Agüero Rooney Giroud

    1FT & 0.8 in bank..

    which transfers would you suggest?

    Thanks!

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    1. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 28 days ago

      Hey there SM. Long time no see.

      i'd suggest you to downgrade Agger and use the money + your 0.8 itb to upgrade HBA to Michu. That's all you need.

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    2. tw
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 28 days ago

      get in michu for hba probably

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    3. Hobo
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 28 days ago

      Collins > Fonte/Dawson

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    4. Siva Mohan
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 28 days ago

      Agger + HBA >> Distin + Michu?

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  16. tw
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 28 days ago

    michu, rooney, lukaku, sturridge.

    who the feck to captain this week? 😕

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    1. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 28 days ago

      michu, rooney, lukaku, giroud, ozil.

      currently on Rooney, but very tempted to captain Michu atm.

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      1. tw
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 28 days ago

        why rooney of that lot? soton have been very tight

        and you have no pool strikers? 😯

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        1. NABIL - FPL otai
          • 12 Years
          11 years, 28 days ago

          I did Suarez to Lukaku last week when it was Rooney who's supposed to be on the chopping block. Ouch!

          Rooney's on good form, he's yet to score fom open play, and surely Soton can't keep 5 cleanies in a row, and to do it at OT?

          I hate to say this, but changes are due. 😉

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    2. rumplestilskin
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 28 days ago

      everyone's saying Oscar would be rested for his international duties... None are talking about Roon, Sturr and Luka.... why

      I believe, Michu started only one....not sure....
      Are u giving this issue a thought?
      Sturr or Luka for me...

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      1. Hobo
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 28 days ago

        Becasue Oscar has flown a few thousand miles whilst Roo and Studge have driven to London and back

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  17. Elwood
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 28 days ago

    Very impressed by Baines yesterday.

    Do you think it's too much to get both Baines an Ivan in defence - I'm torn and might just get Ivanovic and grow some sideburns in homage to Baines.

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    1. A.
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 28 days ago

      Is Baines going to get enough FPL points to justify his price though?

      Obviously a CS from him is worth 7-8 points now with baps, but will there be enough CSs and assists?

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      1. Elwood
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 28 days ago

        An excellent question.

        I think he'll get more points that midfielders in his price bracket - the template trio up front should free up th e funds.

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        1. A.
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 28 days ago

          Ah, but will Baines and a 4.5m mid outscore say Clyne and a 7.5m mid?

          Eg Baines and Morrison vs Clyne and Mirallas/Ben Arfa/Nolan

          If the likes of Morrison and Januzaj stay nailed on then they very well might do actually.

          Hmm, good point

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  18. BOOM XHAKALACA
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 28 days ago

    Best replacement for Collins?
    Terry, Ivanovic, Baines (but already have Coleman)?

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    1. Elwood
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 28 days ago

      Ivan

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    2. Chrissy Waddle - 2024/25
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 28 days ago

      Either of the CHE ones then. Probably Ivan now both players are similar value.

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      1. BOOM XHAKALACA
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 28 days ago

        Cheers. Prefer Ivan over Terry myself.

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  19. ViperStripes
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 28 days ago

    Tempted by a hit - logic goes:

    A: No hit - play Turner vs Chelsea (A) - chance of a CS or BPS virtually nil.
    B: No hit - play Ward vs Fulham (H) - slightly better chance of CS
    C: Ward > Chico vs Sunderland - even if hit doesn't pay off this GW it should over their good run.
    D: Ward > Terry/Ivanovic - Chelsea coverage essential until Christmas WC so wouldn't need a transfer to take him out.

    So choice is C or D for me???

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    1. GunsnRoses
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 28 days ago

      B

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    2. Chrissy Waddle - 2024/25
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 28 days ago

      B. then D next week.

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      1. ViperStripes
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 28 days ago

        I've been intendding to do D for about 3 weeks but injuries always get in the way or catching rocketing value like Lukaku, Ramsey, Barkley.

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  20. elkunaguero
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 28 days ago

    From this bunch... Michuuuuuuu captain!

    Oscar Ozil Barkley Michu (C) (Januzaj)
    Rooney Suarez Lukaku

    I can see a lot of guys above being rested, but not Michu

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    1. saata
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 28 days ago

      I'm captaining Michu as well!

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    2. tw
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 28 days ago

      not tempted to captain any of your strikers?

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      1. elkunaguero
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 28 days ago

        Suarez is always tempting.... I had Lukaku initially but he played quite a bit with Belgium... Rooney is a big rest worry IMO... played 180 minuts with England

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  21. Piggs Boson
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 28 days ago

    Everton's defence has gone down the shitter. I'm not getting Baines until they improve in that department. I don't think Baines will get enough attacking points alone to justify pumping all those funds in defence.

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    1. ViperStripes
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 28 days ago

      Baines is the only "season keeper" I can see at the moment. Strikers there are too many options, midfield essential has yet to emerge, still at bandwagon status on the likes of Ramsey.

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    2. NABIL - FPL otai
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 28 days ago

      Come on, we know he got no attacking points earlier because they were unsettled upfront with Jelly & Kone, but now Drogba Jr. is there, wait and see the assist numbers grow. 😀

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  22. Onana Whatsmyname
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 28 days ago

    Quick poll please gang

    Start A: Moses or B: Januzaj

    And captain C: Giroud or D: Michu or E: Rooney

    All help appreciated!

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    1. Jackson123
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 28 days ago

      B, C

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  23. Jackson123
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 28 days ago

    Is Ozil injured or something people? Or is there just concern he might be rested at the weekend?

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    1. elkunaguero
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 28 days ago

      he might be injured,

      even fit, I fear he could be rested ahead of Dotmund game

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    TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 28 days ago

    New Post

    http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2013/10/16/scout-scribbles-international-round-up-13/

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  25. @FPLMason
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 28 days ago

    Giroud owners from his 8.5 price, any of you thinking about dumping when Benteke returns?

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  26. Monkey Tennis
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 28 days ago

    Please help! Trying to recover after a poor FPL start

    Any changes to active WC team:

    Boruc - Marshall
    Zabaleta - Johnson - Ash Williams - Clyne - Turner
    Paulinho - Oscar - Walcott - Michu - Januzaj
    Lukaku - Suarez - Benteke

    Getting injured playes in while price is low, all hopefully returning for next GW

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  27. Courtois in the Rye
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 27 days ago

    Mignolet (Lewis)

    Vidic Zabaleta Coleman (Shaw, Whitaker)

    Silva Ramsay Michu Barkley (J Cole)

    Soldado Rooney (c) Suarez (vc)

    I have two FTs so at the very least will do J Cole - Morrison for example but any other recommendations. 0.2 in the bank.

    I know the obvious suggestions are Soldado-Giroud/Sturridge (funded by Cole-Morrison) but he will play the next few games and he's now a decent differential as I've watched every Spurs game and am convinced he's going to come good soon.

    Other than the Soldado issue anything else that could do with tightening?

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  28. kris
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 26 days ago

    Walker-Cameron-Davies-Shaw-Burner are my 5 defenders. I'm currently starting the first 3 but with Davies doubtful and 1 FT should I go for:

    A) Davies-->Chico
    B) Davies-->Riether
    C) Davies-->Vlaar
    D) Burner-->Vlaar
    E) Save

    Rest of the team currently looking good to go.

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  29. inddets
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 26 days ago

    Hey guys!

    What do you think about my formation:


    Mignolet

    Lovren___Fonte___Terry___ Baines

    Barkley___ Ramsey___Özil___Yaya Touré

    Giroud (C)___Sturridge (V)

    Res: Boruc, Amalfitano, Coleman, Campbell

    And should I sub one of Southampton defenders to Amalfitano and play 3-5-2?

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