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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.

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

  1. ccc
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    12 years, 7 months ago

    35 points from 7

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

      36 from 7 😎

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      1. ccc
        • 13 Years
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        well done

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      2. tm245
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 7 months ago

        Same, and I have 10 to play...

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

      21 from 5

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  2. dribbler
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 7 months ago

    sturridge's BPS has been nerfed...it was 9 and now it's 7

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    1. beric
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      12 years, 7 months ago

      oh no 🙁

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    2. Red5
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      12 years, 7 months ago

      They're gonna have to go back to man in the stand at this rate. Sturridge coming out of it with 0 while Johnson gets 2 would be ridiculous.

      Disclaimer: I have Sturridge.

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  3. SuperOsçarBaby
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    12 years, 7 months ago

    Bap chap?

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

      BAPS haven't been released yet right?

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

      Retired. FPL do it, Gink told you earlier.

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

      Been made redundant.

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

      don't need him

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    5. Mark
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 19 Years
      12 years, 7 months ago

      He's got his feet up - we can work out the bonus now - not sure when they will officially be added though. I know that Opta update stats Sunday morning so they may get added and provisional.

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      1. The3rdTurd
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 7 months ago

        Any chance of adding the bonus point calculation into the member stats?

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  4. Give The Todd Some Love
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 7 months ago

    On a scale of Koscienly to Benteke, how shite is 25 with 4 to play?

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    1. The Light Knight
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 7 months ago

      Coutinho

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    2. Marty McFly
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 7 months ago

      Not far off me. I think i'm on 26 with 4 to play. The one thing I hate is when penalties ruin your plans. Rivals have Benteke and Migs, I have Foster and Merte. Any chance of RVP starting at CB? haha.

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  5. turd ferguson
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 7 months ago

    I'm saving my transfer. I feel Countinho > Navas will be another bandwagon.

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

      Cout looked good, especially for those without Sturridge

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  6. Kings of Lyon ★
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 7 months ago

    No assist for Shaw?

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

      assists for pens awarded later on I think...

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

      Assists for pens given later.

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  7. MountainBeach
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 7 months ago

    Goals from Benteke, Lambert, Sturridge and Coleman..not bad so far!

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

      and a cs from boruc off the bench!

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

      When all your strikers score? I'd say so...

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  8. Touré De Force
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    12 years, 7 months ago

    So Benteke still not worth it?

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    1. The Japanager: Roberto Newm…
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 7 months ago

      Horrible in open play today. Then again, Im bitter. lol

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      1. Touré De Force
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 7 months ago

        Did you watch the game even? He was far from horrible in open play.

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        1. The Japanager: Roberto Newm…
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          Like I said, I don't have him so I'm bitter, but he really is very fortunate to have gotten what he got.

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    2. emperikal
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      12 years, 7 months ago

      Two penalties earned by Gabby. Made a mess of the first and shouldn't have had the second. Didn't do much otherwise tbh

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      1. Touré De Force
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        12 years, 7 months ago

        Does winning primary possesion every time it's played up to you not count, or do you guys just want stylish flair players only? He's a thorn in every CBs side.

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  9. Studgie G
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    12 years, 7 months ago

    LOL piers morgan

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  10. Smakies
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 7 months ago

    shaw on my fkn bench 🙁

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  11. meltedman
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 7 months ago

    This is my best start ever. Coleman subbed in for Rat is the cherry on top.

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    1. dribbler
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 7 months ago

      haha jammy

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

    25 from 7. Not good.

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

    GW1 roundup so far,
    Disappointment: Coutinho, Walcott and Mirallas blank.
    Positive: Boruc, Toure and Collins CS + Bentekkers double.

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  14. Cruicky
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 7 months ago

    Lukaku ➡ Lambert confirmed. What a week for the guy.

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

      How do you know Lukaku won't perform well for Chelsea?

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      1. Marty McFly
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 7 months ago

        Because he has a blank sandwiched between Man U and Everton away.

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

        I'm talking GW2.

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    2. DonTheSpecialOne
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      12 years, 7 months ago

      Too early

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

        GW2.

        Lukaku will do well in DGW but Torres to start GW2.

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

    25 from 6

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  16. Notorious
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 7 months ago

    21 pts form 6 players and Arsenal lose.. I feel sick 😀

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

      same feelings 27 from 7 :v

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  17. micol1873
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 7 months ago

    Having a GW1 meltdown, though at least none of my strikers have played yet, regretting some stupid changes but team can still come good.

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  18. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 7 months ago

    Boruc/Davis keeper combo 4TW

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 16 Years
      12 years, 7 months ago

      Score?

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      1. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 7 months ago

        Not good. Since Ramirez was benched due to Jet lag. Baker (who i said would get a chance to shine) gets injured in the first few mins., Mirallas and wally do ffk all. Brayford doesnt play....

        23 with 5 i think.

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  19. beric
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 7 months ago

    well the foster/bpruc rotation nightmare has begun

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

      Welcome.

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  20. Michael Jordan - call me MJ
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 7 months ago

    Mignolet, Coleman, Giroud, Lambert, Sturridge, Nolan, Benteke

    A lot of FFS favourites doing well today

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  21. Flicka
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 7 months ago

    How did WBA look? Horrible? I'm tempted to knee jerk Foster > MIGs.

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  22. Thick Of It
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 7 months ago

    As usual will penalty assists get added after the game, Gabby on 1pt currently.

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  23. ★FC Borecelona★
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 7 months ago

    Arsenal performance

    http://i.imgur.com/T37VlmN.gif

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  24. Adderz
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 7 months ago

    Is whittaker only in because bassong is out?

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

      Yes. Very lucky owners.

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    2. Parm
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
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      Correct...

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

      Pretty much

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  25. Ouch 8 point hit
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    12 years, 7 months ago

    Did anyone hear anything on Nastasic's return? Planned to bring in City defender for GW2 but not too keen on Lescott as he'll be out as soon as Nastacic is fit. SERIOUSLY need to patch up my back line though (for you as well Koscielny)!

    Wildcard anyone? Hah!

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  26. SayWhaaaaat
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 7 months ago

    39 from 6 with bonus for coleman, migs and bentekkers to come. This may be my best start ever lol

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  27. Ole Gunnar Kush
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 7 months ago

    When did Benteke miss a pen??

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    1. Flicka
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 7 months ago

      First goal

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

      His first goal,he got the rebound

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    3. Give The Todd Some Love
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 7 months ago

      He put in the rebound in the first half

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

      the first one, then he headed the rebound

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    5. SC not pearls before swine
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      12 years, 7 months ago

      Bounced the first one off szcz and then headed it in.

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      1. Ole Gunnar Kush
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 7 months ago

        Surely that shouldnt be minus points??

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        1. Red5
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 7 months ago

          He had a penalty and missed it. You get minus points for that.

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    6. Hi I'm Jose
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 7 months ago

      just before he scored

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  28. The Japanager: Roberto Newm…
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 7 months ago

    23 from 3 after the pool game.......not 27 from 6. Stupid coleman.

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  29. jdoyle
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 7 months ago

    I was hoping Gary Neville would be pundit for the Swansea/Man U game.. 🙁

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

      Thicknapp is appalling.

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  30. Reed_Rothchild
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 7 months ago

    I don't have a dog in the ManU Sawnsea fight but going to enjoy watching it.

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