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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.

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

  1. Playing A Blinder
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 7 months ago

    People with Koscielny, who are you taking him out for?

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    1. Fifa las vegas
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      12 years, 7 months ago

      Celustka or coleman

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    2. Konig Luther
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 7 months ago

      i need take out ivanovic first.... so probably no
      why i tried be different and chose kos?

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    3. I taught Ashley Young how t…
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      12 years, 7 months ago

      Already switched him for Coleman. Coleman's price will rise and he would have been in everyones team if we knew he started. Now we know, he is a certainty. Koscielny despite only missing one game will lose price. Can't be losing to much price this early

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    4. Playing A Blinder
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 7 months ago

      I've already got Coleman, so that made up for the red card haha.

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    5. You've got red on you.
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      • 13 Years
      12 years, 7 months ago

      I am keeping him, he's only missing one game and I have other transfer plans.

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  2. Rowley Birkin
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 7 months ago

    So after I need mannone, morrison and possibly snodgrass out. Thats before I even considering getting rid of any chelsea players. Great start

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  3. Licky
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    12 years, 7 months ago

    Any chance Jonny Williams wont play?

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    1. Crouch Potato!
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 7 months ago

      If I knew who he was I'd tell you! 😉

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      1. Licky
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 7 months ago

        The young lad from Palace.

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  4. Mílanista
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 7 months ago

    Shaw will be on for 3 baps once the assist is added. Wouldn't be GW1 for me without a decent scorer on the bench.

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    1. denial
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 7 months ago

      FFS. Went for Clyne over him. Not good.

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    2. A.
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 7 months ago

      I've got Shaw 3rd on my bench too :/

      No chance of coming on unless 2 of my Chelsea players miss out

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  5. LewanGOALski
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    12 years, 7 months ago

    25 from 7, damn! :/

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    1. Seamy
      • 14 Years
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      Snap

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    2. Kuqi Monster
      • 15 Years
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      snap

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    3. World XI
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 7 months ago

      Snap

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  6. Konig Luther
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 7 months ago

    now its time to use wildcard

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    1. Konig Luther
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 7 months ago

      in FMLS

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  7. Optimus.
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 7 months ago

    serious question will there be price rises tonight?

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    1. 4vets
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      12 years, 7 months ago

      Could be.

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    2. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 7 months ago

      I can see people rushing to bring Migs in. It's possible.

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    3. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 7 months ago

      Needs 30k transfer so unlikely.

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    4. I taught Ashley Young how t…
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 7 months ago

      Migs, Coleman and maybe Studge

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    5. Podge
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 7 months ago

      Yes

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  8. DonTheSpecialOne
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 7 months ago

    Coleman bandwagon, let it begin.

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    1. Joga Bonito®
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 7 months ago

      I'm luckily already on it. 😀

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      1. DonTheSpecialOne
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 7 months ago

        Wish I was!

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    2. 808Shadow
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 7 months ago

      just traded mertesacker for him, I just hopped on

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    3. Kuqi Monster
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 7 months ago

      actually think I'll be bringing him in for cashley

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    4. Crouch Potato!
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 7 months ago

      Don't have to get on it!

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      1. DonTheSpecialOne
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 7 months ago

        Good One Potato!

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  9. The Bandit
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 7 months ago

    10pts... Is that any good? 😀

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    1. Absinthe Minded
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 7 months ago

      which player? 🙂

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      1. The Bandit
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 7 months ago

        🙂

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      2. Something Clever
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 7 months ago

        😆

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      3. dzemson
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 7 months ago

        😛

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    2. Joga Bonito®
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 7 months ago

      Sorry to hear it dude. Lot's of Chelsea to make up for it though right?

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      1. The Bandit
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 7 months ago

        Yep, only from 4 player

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    3. Optimus.
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 7 months ago

      jeze thanks for making me feel better..i needed that 🙂 will you be joining me in wildcarding tonight?

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    4. 4vets
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 7 months ago

      For Coleman? Yes... add baps too!

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    5. Fifa las vegas
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 7 months ago

      😀 Have a guess?

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  10. Call Me Old Fashioned
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 7 months ago

    *Logs off FPL and grabs beer for United v Swansea

    Terrible GW1. Need Lukaku, Hazard, Ivan, RVP and Soldado to go ape

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    1. 4vets
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 7 months ago

      +1

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      1. Call Me Old Fashioned
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 7 months ago

        Collins and Migs only +ve so far. No goals. 2 CSs.

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  11. Parm
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 7 months ago

    I've missed this 😀

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    1. Lawrø
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 7 months ago

      Agreed 😀

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  12. getfunky
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    12 years, 7 months ago

    so sagna to go to CB now that kos & verm are out, jenk to RB to fill in... with gibbs, verm & monreal out who the heck is gonna pay at LB, miguel?

    so that's jenk, mert, sagna, miguel in arsenal's next game

    oh dear

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  13. emperikal
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 7 months ago

    Walcott + Coutunho + Mirallas = 26M = total 7 points

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    1. don parcheesi
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 7 months ago

      a lot in the same boat I'd imagine. only Nolan really did much as a MF... and the Fulham pair, but doubt they're on many radars

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    2. Kuqi Monster
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 7 months ago

      they will come good

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    3. Holy See
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 7 months ago

      Patience grasshopper.

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    4. getfunky
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 7 months ago

      it's only the first GW!

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  14. Spiritof76
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 7 months ago

    Coleman AND Whitaker owner! 8)

    (had to brag bc I subbed out Mignolet at 11:29 last night)

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  15. Scottys Army
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 7 months ago

    changed kos to gj last night

    lol

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  16. 808Shadow
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 7 months ago

    Mertesacker to Coleman transfer made. that was fast

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    1. Joga Bonito®
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 7 months ago

      Too early.

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  17. Acquafresca
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 7 months ago

    Need a really large couch for the United game...

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  18. jas5sk - Youtube channel
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 7 months ago

    Wenger was so casual coming out of the tunnel for the start of this match...Everything's changed for him

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  19. Hazard267
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 7 months ago

    Coleman on my bench ffs any chance of dawson not starting?

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    1. getfunky
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 7 months ago

      not vertonghen out

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  20. Billy Gilmore
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 7 months ago

    Well done, Epic Fail. 🙂

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    1. czechmade
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 7 months ago

      ref was drunk ...

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    2. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 7 months ago

      Cheers. 😀

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  21. Scottys Army
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 7 months ago

    seamus you legend

    jozy and jay flopped

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    1. FPL_Liger
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 7 months ago

      Altidore looked lively, i think Sunderland will have a good side once they gel more

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  22. Frank Spankhard
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 7 months ago

    Luna on the bench.

    FFS.

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  23. Kieranduru
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 7 months ago

    32 points from 6 for me.. How's everyone else doing so far?

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  24. FPL_Liger
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 7 months ago

    Tekkers looking good again!

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  25. SuperOsçarBaby
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 7 months ago

    Liverpool above Arsenal this season

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    1. Podge
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 7 months ago

      😆

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    2. RoysCallerAnne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 7 months ago

      Behave. Only one game.

      I agree.

      🙂

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  26. I taught Ashley Young how t…
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 7 months ago

    PLease at least tell me United game is on SKY

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    1. mgrea
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 7 months ago

      it is at least

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    2. Fine, keep changing my name…
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 7 months ago

      Think it might be available on Freeview. Sure I saw an ad for Pick TV that said they would be showing the game as part of a Sky Sports promotion.

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  27. FPL_Liger
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 7 months ago

    29 from 6 for me

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  28. Locarno
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 7 months ago

    Is 43pts +BPs with ten to play okay?

    He-he. Just kidding - I know it is.

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    1. Holy See
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 7 months ago

      Bitch.

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  29. Trini Chelsea
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 7 months ago

    My Backline did well,Boruc,Whittaker,Toure, still have Ivan, Go RVP want a hatty

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  30. Scottys Army
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 7 months ago

    tempted to WC

    jay and jozy just not up to it v mediocre opposition.

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