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17 August 2013 4613 comments
Mark Mark
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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. Call Me Old Fashioned
    13 years, 2 months ago

    I did Shaw--->Clyne last night and then started Turner.

    My sh** start to FPL seasons continue

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

      Shaw on my bench with Murner playing. Sold Lambert the other day with the plan to get him GW2. Rival has Shaw and Lambert playing

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  2. Sun Jihai
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    13 years, 2 months ago

    What's the average do you think? ~40 points?

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

      I would guess high twenties to mid thirties as average right now, Big guns still have to play

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    2. Absinthe Minded
      13 years, 2 months ago

      25

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    3. Red5
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Right now? Of course not.

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    4. Fantasy Football Friend!
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Hope not, i'm on 7 😆

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  3. 808Shadow
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    13 years, 2 months ago

    hmm to sit on mertesacker or not.. Im thinking he'll be shipping out after this gw

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  4. SuperOsçarBaby
    13 years, 2 months ago

    WengerIN

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  5. Pratik
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Oh God, so wanted Arsenal to win today. Now they are definitely going to sign a few players in the transfer market!

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  6. rohan
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Weimann assist btw

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  7. Optimus.
    13 years, 2 months ago

    my intention was always to wildcard post gw1

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  8. ccc
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Please Benteke, get that yellow.

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    1. LewanGOALski
      13 years, 2 months ago

      +1

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    2. OPTA FPL
      13 years, 2 months ago

      wtf???

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    3. Acquafresca
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Please Shutup

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      1. ccc
        13 years, 2 months ago

        Sorry. Benteke just been ruining my day. I will stop.

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  9. Egg noodle
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Lambert whyyyy Foster CS gone

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    1. Tibidabo
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Lol, and I have Boruc on my bench.

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  10. r0nh
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Enough is enough, get the penny pinching Wenger out of our club.

    NOW!!

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    1. Tatty Bojangles
      13 years, 2 months ago

      He's not the one with the pennies.

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      1. r0nh
        13 years, 2 months ago

        The cash is available to him

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

      you know he's been the highest paid manager in the leauge for some time now right

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      1. r0nh
        13 years, 2 months ago

        This is the last year on his contract

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  11. ola32
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Foster.. ffs

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    1. Podge
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Indeed

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  12. Fifa las vegas
    13 years, 2 months ago

    United should have no problems with Arsenal this year! 😀

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    1. Jax
      13 years, 2 months ago

      After one game. Get lost.

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

      based on this performance Cardiff Hull and Crystal palace should have no problems with Arsenal this year

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    3. Red5
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Looking forward to them playing each other in the Championship next year.

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  13. Bartowski
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Coleman is looking essential

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    1. OPTA FPL
      13 years, 2 months ago

      not any defender is essential

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      1. Bartowski
        13 years, 2 months ago

        wrong

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    2. Baby Cuties
      13 years, 2 months ago

      im worried that you might be right. i feel like the only one without him

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    3. ccc
      13 years, 2 months ago

      but without clean sheets, I'll look elsewhere, not a bad pick though

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    4. Red5
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Depends whether they have any CS potential.

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  14. FantasyFreak
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Omg. Went with Foster-Boruc over Mignolet and played Foster over Boruc. Wtf.

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    1. Tibidabo
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Me too.

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      1. Flicka
        13 years, 2 months ago

        Me three. Just kicking myself.

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      2. BeefyBonus
        13 years, 2 months ago

        Me three

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    2. World XI
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Same

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  15. Rowley Birkin
    13 years, 2 months ago

    19 from 4, feeling pretty shit about that.

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    1. Podge
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Try 9 🙁

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  16. Art Vandelay
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Kos to Luna kneejerk coming up..

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  17. rohan
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Should have buggumarked when I said Villa to beat Arsenal is gonna be the first "upset" of the season

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    1. Crouch Potato!
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Swansea was mine.

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    2. emperikal
      13 years, 2 months ago

      I do remember reading that!

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  18. Crouch Potato!
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Tom Hitchcock!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The day gets better 🙂

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  19. psyurmh
    13 years, 2 months ago

    What's up with Snodgrass?

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

      Giving birth - well his partner is

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  20. FORCA INTER
    13 years, 2 months ago

    i doing so badly

    shouldn't get so coocky after good start

    when do i will learn? 😉

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    1. mgrea
      13 years, 2 months ago

      ... to spell?

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    2. Sun Jihai
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      13 years, 2 months ago

      31 is not that bad - and knowing your FPL abilities you'll be leading leagues in no time!

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  21. Licky
    13 years, 2 months ago

    I wonder if Suarez is watching the Arsenal match?

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  22. big oak
    13 years, 2 months ago

    barkley off
    anichibee on

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

    Walcott passes no-one.

    Major lols@Arsenal.

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    1. mgrea
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Better than Bale.

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

        Major lols

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

    Barkley off, excellent performance from him today.

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    1. Crouch Potato!
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Had he in 2 seasons ago believe it or not. Never played.

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

      FT 2-2

      Great game. Coleman and Barkley looking like bargains....

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  25. Jimmers
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Money on Fenerbache v Arsenal in CL

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  26. Bartowski
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Villa top of the table

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

    Feck me, Sagna almost died there!!

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  28. ortol
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Whittaker on my bench 🙁

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  29. Kevin Twine
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Anyone doing worse than 15 points here? Fecking nightmare.

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    1. Optimus.
      13 years, 2 months ago

      18...eat my dust 😆

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

        *cries like a baby*

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    2. Heels_Over_Head
      13 years, 2 months ago

      10 from 6 played... half was Toure... joy

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  30. Billy Gilmore
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Ouch!

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