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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. Sif
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    When will price rises happen?

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  2. Slash
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    For those who have him too.. are you keeping Snoddy or not? I convinced myself he'd be a better choice than Nolan..

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  3. Malcolm Tucker for England …
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    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Number of goals scored by Swansea vs David Moyes teams ever = 0
    not THAT bad a tactician then...

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    1. Malcolm Tucker for England …
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      *1

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    2. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      Fail

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    3. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Not anymore

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  4. Your Mum's Athletic
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    rooney didnt celebrate

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  5. Park the bus
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    This is where the sheep on this site start sounding all amazed and panicked about their teams - when 2 or even 3 of strikers may not have even played yet.

    The number of near identical teams on this site over the last couple of days has made me chuckle.

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  6. FC Tinker
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    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Koscielny to Coleman seems like a logical transfer even with a hit. Thats 0.6 m in a week...

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    1. Touré De Force
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Done.

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  7. the axolotl
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    evra is getting really far up the pitch and getting involved. moyes has him playing like baines, with added aerial threat from corners

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  8. Touré De Force
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    I paid 9.0m for Benteke. 5.0m worth it for two extra points?

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    1. Essan
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      Swans deserved a goal - annoying that Michu wasn't involved though! I'm still glad I picked him: currently looking a season keeper. Very impressed with him today.

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    2. elkunaguero
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      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      He wont get two penalties every game and he doesnt play GW3

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  9. Scottys Army
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    bony looking like a flop

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    1. Slash
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Too early?

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    2. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      Fail timing

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    3. timski8000
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      Lol. Abuse imminent.

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    4. Crazy Joe
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      LOLZ

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    5. Dial Square
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      ...

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    6. Monklane
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      You were saying?

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    7. Podge
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Spoke too soon

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    8. lilmessipran
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      think again maybe

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    9. Billy Gilmore
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      😆

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    10. Lawrø
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      😆

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    11. Grounderz
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      You were saying...?

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    12. Crazy Joe
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      He's only 1 goal behind RVP this year.

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    13. halnone
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      whats that?

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  10. Milky
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    I'm pleased image the necessary preparations to swap Lukaku for RVP in GW2, but have to say a lot of pressure rests on the shoulders of Lukaku now 🙂

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    1. Milky
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      Silly autocorrect. Image = I made

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  11. FredrikH
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    It's all good. Don't panic. Sturridge + Soldado will get more goals than rvp + anelka overall.

    Did Kim look promising?

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  12. FollowFollow
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    I think I may have over estimated Swansea this season - They look terrible.
    (I know its early days)

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    1. FollowFollow
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      Defence is shocking

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  13. Barrier Freeman
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    Who needs RVP, when you have Anelka!

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  14. Manilaman
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    RVP wont score 2 every week, he'll get 3 or 4 sometimes

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    1. Somalion
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      And 0 for about 7 or 8 weeks again?

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      1. Manilaman
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        haha, weren't you reporting the Coleman injury earlier?

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  15. injury_prone
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Bonus Points Question......with the changes this year, anyone know if they will be awarded a few hours after last game like they used to or do we have to wait until Monday?

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  16. lilmessipran
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    this game is just about him nd 14 other players....for the 2nd year in a row changes team name on the first day to "Maybe next year" 🙁

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  17. svgcr
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    No-ownerrrs hoooold strooong! Soldado is coming!

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  18. Somalion
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Bony!

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  19. Jairzinho
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Bony goal

    Hernandez assist

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  20. Locarno
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    Nicely taken, Wilfried.

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  21. Exilizer
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    haha no clean sheet for Manu 🙂

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  22. Licky
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Nice finish.

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  23. FredrikH
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Class finish

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  24. Kieranduru
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    There we go. Bony for Lukaku after GW1 fo sho.

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

    All you non RVP owners don't worry, just get a Delorean, radioactive elements and travel at 88 mph. Then listen to me when I called you all idiots for not having last season's top scorer, who plays for the champions and takes corners, free kicks and penalties.

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    1. Billy Gilmore
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      How about you wait at least until the GW is over, perhaps even a few GWs to see whether he's actually worth it?

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

        I would but it is so much fun to say "I told you so" 🙂

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        1. FISSH
          • 12 Years
          12 years, 3 months ago

          2 goals. Same as bentekers. Who plays for Villa away to Arsenal.

          still have soldado to come just gotta hope he grabs a hatty

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    2. Somalion
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      Yawn. If you're this insecure about your selection I don't know what to tell you mate, constantly trying to convince yourself that the price is okay.

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

        Insecure. I am so secure that I am rubbing it in people's faces. My dong

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    3. thetinkerman
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      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Where will you be next week when he blanks and all the alternative players score well? Probably not on here I wager. Give it a rest!

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    4. Lord Flashheart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      What a moron. You have bale in your team and you have 9 points outside Rvp.

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

        Actually that isn't my team. Hold on!

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    5. meltedman
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      • 15 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      I'll join you in the mocking.

      Mugs!

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    6. Bartowski
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      Benteke got two as well and you don't have him...

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  26. Raul
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    No CS for Man U

    Love it well done bonny

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  27. jas5sk - Youtube channel
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    Weimann--> Bony has to be done now

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    1. Ouch 8 point hit
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      RVP > Bony

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  28. Lord Flashheart
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Come on Rvp. Get a penalty.
    Miss it.
    Get upset and kick the ref.

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  29. Bartowski
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    Why couldn't it have been Michu....

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  30. sdmdsdBazman
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    clinical from Bony: solid.

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