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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. Your Mum's Athletic
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    how does the points work for that then?

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  2. don parcheesi
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Oh boy, so how does that get scored? MIss then a goal? Pen save for Chesney?

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  3. Heels_Over_Head
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Bentenke -2 +4

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  4. Paz12
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Does Scez get the save points?

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    1. In Like Flynn.
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      • 15 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Yep.

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    2. Woy of the Wovers
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      12 years, 6 months ago

      He's up 1pt nett.

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  5. Fozilla28
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    12 years, 6 months ago

    First 20mins of nor v eve - good game, Everton shading possession. Redmond and RVW looking the danger men for city.

    As usual, everything coming through Baines for toffees

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  6. Tommy J
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    • 16 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Still good to have Benteke-does pen count as a shot on goal?.....

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  7. jas5sk - Youtube channel
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    That is a nice goal for the next Benteke YouTube reel

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  8. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    What's the points distribution for that?

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    1. J0E
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      • 16 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Just 2pts for Benteke, 2pt miss

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      1. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        What a load of crap.

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  9. Demí
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    12 years, 6 months ago

    It's the Agbonlahor owners i feel sorry for there.

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    1. Thick Of It
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      12 years, 6 months ago

      All 1.7% of us.

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    2. Theseus
      • 13 Years
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      +1

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      1. Theseus
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        demi spot on as always!!

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    3. jas5sk - Youtube channel
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Yeah, that only sucks for gabby owners. Benteke did nothing to really earn that

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  10. FORCA INTER
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    12 years, 6 months ago

    stupid scez i hate you

    you ruined my kosh CS and gave goal to my beteke rival

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    1. Theseus
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      you cant have it all forca...

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    2. RTM
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      it wasnt personal id say

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    3. Red5
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      I did try to warn you pre-season.

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    4. beric
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      you are being particularly irritating today Forca, and I normally don't mind you

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  11. Just_Ty
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Be relieved Chesney didn't get a red!
    Bad penalty from Tekkers

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  12. Elniñorules
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Never doubt K-Dawg.

    Top player.

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    1. Acquafresca
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Terrible PK tho.

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  13. Sarri-ball
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Benteke lose points is that a pen miss?

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    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Yes.

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    2. Just_Ty
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Yes pen miss + goal = +2

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  14. Baby Cuties
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    now benteke! could someone please stop my former team members from scoring?!

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  15. Fifa las vegas
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    What a shit Gw1 😀

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  16. denial
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    • 16 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    That's not a good goal for me. Benteke high owenership.

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  17. isacki: full casual
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Miss out on the Migs pen save and then lose points on Benteke for a miss followed by a rebound!

    I HATE YOU KARMA

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  18. Brouhaha
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    12 years, 6 months ago

    Benteke is a beast - lame pen but has a real presence in front of goal! Bag 2 more now son!

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    1. don parcheesi
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      12 years, 6 months ago

      *against chelsea

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  19. AAAAA
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Wily Benteke had Szczesny in his team

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    1. Fifa las vegas
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      prove it!

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  20. FPL Daniel
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Why goal shouts are deleted..? That is the best part. I love people being happy

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    1. ★FC Borecelona★
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      +1

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    2. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      we are being phased out

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      1. dribbler
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        OMG

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    3. oomzee
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Agree. If ever I've been out I enjoy going back and reading the goal shouts for a big goal!

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    4. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      No point in a page full of the same comment.

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      1. J0E
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        • 16 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        This

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    5. J0E
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      • 16 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Most people really don't want to see 100 people saying 'goooaallll' or 'bentekeee'. We'll keep a few up but if the goals already been called then you've been beaten to it and time to post something else.

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      1. Holy See
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        I'm not awfully adverse to it when it's one of my players 😉

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    6. Elniñorules
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      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      The Happy One has spoken!

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    7. beric
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      yeah, i dont think they should be taken doiwn

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  21. SuperOsçarBaby
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    12 years, 6 months ago

    BENTEKE THE BELGIAN BEAST.

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    1. Podge
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      2 points wow

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      1. SuperOsçarBaby
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        why?

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    2. OPTA FPL
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      what beast? My grandfather even can score a penalty

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      1. Wolverine
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        • 16 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        He didn't even score the pen...

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        1. SuperOsçarBaby
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

          😀

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  22. Rafabio
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Benteke miss-hit, http://shrani.si/f/2E/xg/ucSg9C8/bentekee.gif

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    1. DonTheSpecialOne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      That was quick 😯

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    2. Billy Gilmore
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Such a poor pen.

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  23. Pablitto
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    12 years, 6 months ago

    FPL site down?

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    1. Podge
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Yeh since the peno save

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      1. Podge
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        in the pool match

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    2. AAAAA
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      yeah both that and Gibbs

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    3. Crash
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      yup

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    4. Jack Frost
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      12 years, 6 months ago

      OK,, Agbonlahor is carrying a few extra pounds... but did go AIRBORNE on that pen,, sad no assist. Key play though... points for that?

      PenKick as bad as Walters one earlier today.

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  24. Fifa las vegas
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    oohh.....nasty for Gibbs!

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  25. Crash
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    last minute benteke to lukaku...dont fail me!

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    1. Thomass
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      I'm sure he won't

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  26. SuperOsçarBaby
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    I just realize that Demel is starting, GW2 transfer IN?

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  27. Sif
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Gibbs is dead...

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  28. Jönny
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    I smelled a "miffed"

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  29. boredjames
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    If szeeesssnnney doesn't get the penalty save points i will dig my heart out with a spoon

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    1. 4vets
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      He saved it. He will

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    2. Just_Ty
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Why wouldn't he?

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  30. jas5sk - Youtube channel
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Kieren Gibbs is dead 🙁

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    1. Fifa las vegas
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      😀

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    2. Chrissy Waddle - 2025/26
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      What a daft thing to say.

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