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17 August 2013 4613 comments
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There are five three o’clock kick-offs to follow Liverpool’s early Premeir League victory, with United’s trip to Swansea to follow at tea-time.

The team news from the Emirates finds Theo Walcott in the Arsenal lineup, although there is no start for Santi Cazorla who is rested to the bench following his recent international exploits. Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain earns a start in midfield, along with Aaron Ramsey and Tomas Rosicky: Mikel Arteta is absent through injury. Up front, Olivier Giroud is given the opportunity to lead the attack with no place for Lukas Podolski. As for Villa, they have budget pick, Nathan Baker alongside Ron Vlaar in defence, as expected.

Chris Hughton is without Seb Bassong and playmaker Robert Snodgrass so hands a start to Elliot Bennett and Nathan Redmond on the flank, with Steven Whittaker in defence. They go with a 4-5-1 with Wes Hoolahan supporting new signing, Ricky van Wolfswinkel up top. Everton’s lineup is as expected – Ross Berkley is given the opportunity to fill in for Darron Gibson in midfield, while Nikica Jelavic’s pre-season form is enough to earn him the nod up front.

There are few surprises as the Hawthorns. The home side lineup with both Nicolas Anelka and Shane Long up front in what looks like a regular 4-4-2. Opponents Southampton have Luke Shaw fit to start at left-back, although Nathaniel Clyne is only able to make the bench: Calum Chambers starts at right-back. James Ward-Prowse is preferred ahead of Guly, Steven Davis and Gaston Ramirez in midfield.

Paolo Di Canio’s teamsheet includes a host of new signings as Ondrej Celustka, Valentin Roberge, Cabral, Emanuele Giaccherin and Jozy Altidore all earn debuts. Kieron Westwood gets the nod in goal over Vito Mannone. The Fulham lineup includes a debut for Derek Boateng and a surprise start or Adel Taarabt: Bryan Ruiz only makes the bench.

The West Ham back four lines up with both Guy Demel and James Collins earning starts as Razvan Rat and James Tomkins are kept on the bench. The midfield sees Mo Diame earn a start along with Joe Cole, while Modibo Maiga leads the line in the absence of the injured Andy Carroll. There are few surprises in the Cardiff lineup, with Matt Connolly preferred to John Brayford at right-back and Ben Turner alongside new signing, Steven Caulker.

Our Dugout Discussion chatroom remains open to take you through the afternoon matches into this evenings clash at the Liberty.

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  1. RVP IS Essential
    13 years, 2 months ago

    The ref has to know he's mucked up the penalty call by now, and then he compounds it by sending Kosc off for a weak second yellow? You've got to be kidding me.

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  2. Give The Todd Some Love
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Benteke owners bit lucky

    Two pens, first was saved, second shouldn't have been given

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    1. 808Shadow
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      13 years, 2 months ago

      couldn't agree more

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    2. Alton E.
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Totally agree.

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    3. ccc
      13 years, 2 months ago

      honestly this. Benteke is talented, but just about any striker would score two if both were from pks and not open play

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    4. stumanchuu
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Humble and will take the points

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  3. SuperOsçarBaby
    13 years, 2 months ago

    sunderland created more chances and still behind 1 goal?

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  4. 808Shadow
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    13 years, 2 months ago

    what a save by the american keeper

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  5. Raul
    13 years, 2 months ago

    C'mon Tekkers get your second yellow

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  6. J.D
    13 years, 2 months ago

    any chance of tonev coming on?

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  7. Alton E.
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Cracking stuff.

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  8. trent9002
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Coleman, mignolet and benteke! Yes!!!
    All I need is a soldado hattrick and my day is made

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    1. Spoox777
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Me too!! although i don't have Soldado. RVP instead.

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  9. FORCA INTER
    13 years, 2 months ago

    i am pissed

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    1. 4vets
      13 years, 2 months ago

      😆

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    2. Ginkapo FPL
      13 years, 2 months ago

      You just lack football knowledge thats all

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    3. The Light Knight
      13 years, 2 months ago

      1 day only
      Many still to come in this GW let alone the season

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    4. Alton E.
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Noo

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  10. Demí
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Nasty shoulder injury for Stekelenberg. Stockdale on

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    1. HuttonDressedasLahm
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Gets a CS though

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  11. Baby Cuties
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Things are starting to balance out now, so i feel less peeved: was very close to putting Kosc in my team, or any arsenal defender for that matter. they seem like theyre in a state. that wouldve been an anti-climactical move.

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  12. HuttonDressedasLahm
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Glad I was right about Everton losing their CS ability.....................unfortunately it means I sold Coleman 🙁

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  13. Acquafresca
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Whittaker assist 😆

    Bandwagon

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    1. super zlatan
      13 years, 2 months ago

      3 baps will be interesting in that match

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      1. Billy Gilmore
        13 years, 2 months ago

        Barkley atm

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  14. Bartowski
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Team of the Week is going to have a massive haul

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  15. Parm
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Norwich vs Everton really feisty affair.

    So glad football is back...

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    1. Sir_Dunc
      13 years, 2 months ago

      there's more goals to come for sure.

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  16. DonTheSpecialOne
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Ivanovic -> Coleman after this GW?

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    1. super zlatan
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Do it

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    2. LewanGOALski
      13 years, 2 months ago

      I am doing it right after the game is finished. Wanna avoid price rises

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    3. The Pep Revolution
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Im tempted to do just that now.

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    4. Parm
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Was planning on Terry ➡ Coleman anyway...

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      1. DonTheSpecialOne
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        13 years, 2 months ago

        Then we agree!

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  17. Texas Pete
    13 years, 2 months ago

    So looking forward to MOTD tonight

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  18. getfunky
    13 years, 2 months ago

    lukaku better make up for not going with either benteke, sturridge or giroud

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  19. Sheep Flavour
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Kim subbed.

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  20. Give The Todd Some Love
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Dwarn Deeney

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    1. Give The Todd Some Love
      13 years, 2 months ago

      *Gwarn

      Fail

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  21. Theseus
    13 years, 2 months ago

    how is nolan looking?

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    1. Parm
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      13 years, 2 months ago

      He's just scored...Noble assist.

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  22. Naboo
    13 years, 2 months ago

    How much Rosicky?

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    1. Manani
      13 years, 2 months ago

      great choice.
      the most threatening arsenal player

      6m I think

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  23. big oak
    13 years, 2 months ago

    fellaini today made everton lose at least 5mil of his value

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  24. supperspout
    13 years, 2 months ago

    please don't put morrison on

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  25. Call Me Old Fashioned
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Had Shaw last night. Then swapped to Clyne and played Turner over Clyne.

    Mad. Very mad. Also Snodgrass out. Not to mention no Benteke or Coleman

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    1. Manani
      13 years, 2 months ago

      I have Clyne instead of TUrner, now ward is coming in....

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  26. Thomass
    13 years, 2 months ago

    The full backs in the eve and nor game are doing superb!

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  27. Messi & fabregas
    13 years, 2 months ago

    whats the story with west ham? dont they well?

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  28. Fifa las vegas
    13 years, 2 months ago

    What's everyone on? 22 for me! Shocking 😀

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    1. Michaelangelo
      13 years, 2 months ago

      36
      love coleman

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    2. Fifa las vegas
      13 years, 2 months ago

      RVP hatty to soften the blow! 😎

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  29. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Norwich equalise

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  30. Drip Doctor
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Benched Coleman. Cool.

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    1. denial
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Took him out for Rat last night. Cool.

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    2. Sir_Dunc
      13 years, 2 months ago

      ouch

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    3. Tricknova
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Snap. Gutted

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