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Sign Silvestre. No, really...

Wed Nov 18 04:34PM

The Fantasist was not the only one to get excited by Kieran Gibbs's potential after Gael Clichy went down with a back injury.

Arsenal man Gibbs, we said, had until Christmas to prove his worthiness for an England call-up.

Well, his window of opportunity has slammed shut following a suspected broken metatarsal playing for England Under-21s. Fantasy bosses can safely ditch the poor chap.

So who is going to play left-back with Clichy and Gibbs both out?

Well, the smart money has to be on Mikael Silvestre (7.11), who played there extensively in his days as a Manchester United player. The only drawback? He's rubbish.

Another alternative is Emmanuel Eboue (6.60), who is versatile enough to bring his brand of slightly-better-than-OK football to any position Arsene Wenger chooses. He is listed as a midfielder, therefore not worthy of consideration.

The other man in the squad with experience playing left-back is one William Gallas (9.88) - and he was rather good at it in his Chelsea days.

He's a long shot, though, because the last time he was played out of position for any length of time he ended up threatening to score own goals.

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Barring any setbacks this week, Steven Gerrard (21.00) will play against Manchester City this weekend.

He's not cheap, but given Liverpool's reliance on Gerrard and Fernando Torres he's bound to put up some points.

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I like your thinking, but Arsenal are leaking too many goal atm, but fair enough they're scoring even more. If you missed out on Verm, forget it. Better off going for Fabs, or Arshvin. With Van da Man out for a bit, they should get more points. Or course the best VFM is Eds, he could turn out to be the next Drogs, but I don't think they'll roll over Sunderland, so I'll probably BD him.
From bungochub on Wed Nov 18 05:14PM
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Firstly, Gibbs doesn't have a break. Secondly, I would give Troare a shot at left back.
From andygunnerpandy on Thu Nov 19 08:13AM
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Rainmaker it is you who is the idiot. Every signle day you read a blog that you hate!!! You are a complete and utter moron.
From morreypaul on Thu Nov 19 09:06AM
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Now now..don't be presumptuous. I don't hate this blog...I love reading every word of this utter @#$% - i have even recommended it to all my friends. The fatasist never disappoints..he/she/it is an expert, nay a guru, at providing plenty of laughs!
PS. Did you enjoy the argentina vs nigeria game?
From rainmaker1_sg on Thu Nov 19 10:04AM
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Nope, went to the pub last night for my brothers birthday.
I did however see the highlights of Algeria Vs Egypt this morning. Amazing scenes of celebration.
From morreypaul on Thu Nov 19 11:43AM
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Yeah that was a good game !! Too bad the ireland france game is getting all the coverage,
From rainmaker1_sg on Thu Nov 19 02:51PM
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Gallas will play left back..
Senderos play centre back with Vermaelen..
thats my opinion..
From dealova20 on Thu Nov 19 04:10PM
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not bad.....not bad at all.......i need some advice here?.Shall i go for a chelsea back four or an arsenal back four.....pLs help me.......Tq
From hardeep8067 on Thu Nov 19 04:13PM
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vermaelen can play as a left back anyway so why not give him a go. He is good in attacking position. clichy, traore and gibbs will miss. senderos or silvestre will pair up with gallas then.
From zewaywee95 on Thu Nov 19 05:36PM
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go with Arsenal back four
From twomjc on Fri Nov 20 12:41PM
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From ohced on Sat Nov 21 11:24AM
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