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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.

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  1. LewanGOALski
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    Did we hear anything about Snodgrass absence?

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    1. Jairzinho
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      Correct.

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    2. Bad Pen
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      Rumour is he's with his pregnant wife.

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      1. LewanGOALski
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        really? It'd a good info, as I really need him to play @ Hull

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        1. Bad Pen
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          Same, just a rumour though so not definite.

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    3. Simon69
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      He's gone into labour

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    4. World XI
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      I am also interested

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  2. Bartowski
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    I don't understand why it takes an injury crisis for the Ox to get a game, he's quality...

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  3. rakkhi
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    Jesus Schezny calamity

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  4. Heels_Over_Head
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    Boruc > Sczcesny for Poland?

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    1. LewanGOALski
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      Yeaaah 😐

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  5. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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    Guy Demel is playing rather well ... just sayin' ... 😀

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    1. @ImpressiveTackl
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      Fantasy Football Hero.

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    2. Simon69
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      No surprises there then!

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    3. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
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      Doosra. Collins. He's on the pitch.. Dam yooouuu

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  6. Fifa las vegas
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    😀 at Sczesny

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    1. Fifa las vegas
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      btw he is on 5 points!

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      1. Jairzinho
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        1 for playing.
        -1 for yellow.
        5 for a save.

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        1. Jairzinho
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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          a penno save*

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  7. clockwork
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    Celustka was nearly pick of the century

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    1. Fifa las vegas
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      My Terry replacement in that case!

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    2. jas5sk - Youtube channel
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      He will get his CS for us 🙂

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  8. Count of Monte Hristo
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    Celutska with a beast of a shot.

    Sky team 😎

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  9. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
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    Chezney .. Terrible keeper. lol

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  10. dribbler
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    shesny crazy stuff

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  11. ★FC Borecelona★
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    WTF is Chesney doing?

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    1. Fifa las vegas
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      being shite

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  12. jas5sk - Youtube channel
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    Surely he could have caught that shot on goal...

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    1. Podge
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      Absolutely

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  13. DÏLKS
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    Benteke's looking lively..

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  14. Elniñorules
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    How is Sczzzzzz still first choice at a top 4 club

    #OneWillNeverKnow

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    1. @ImpressiveTackl
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      Stop using 'one' when referring to yourself please 🙂

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      1. Elniñorules
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        One shalt not talk about himself in public

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        1. JT's Dog
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          Two agrees

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    2. AAAAA
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      He's terrible and he's so arrogant, makes for a pretty annoying combination

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  15. Billy Gilmore
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    Uh oh. Sagna down clutching his leg..

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    1. Count of Monte Hristo
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      Yay we need Jenkinson back!

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    2. Mílanista
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      Arsenal are going to need Santos back at this rate.

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  16. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
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    sagna is down 🙁

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  17. FISSH
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    12 years, 11 months ago

    Just come on, may be a bit late.

    But Mignolet. What a hero.

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    1. @ImpressiveTackl
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      Like a dagger through my heart these posts.

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      1. FISSH
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        Coming from a liverpool fan, if that penalty went in that would have been my TV out the window!

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        1. @ImpressiveTackl
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          😆 I can only imagine the joy you felt when he saved it.

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          1. FISSH
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            Was amazing. Neighbours must have thought I had 25 pornstars in my living room.
            He's my fantasy keeper too 😆

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  18. AAAAA
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    Sagna down, if he's off then Arsenal are in serious trouble

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    1. Ginkapo FPL
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      Frimpers at FB 😀

      Or Ramsey FB with Cazorla/Pod on

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      1. don parcheesi
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        hopefully the 2nd (well, hopefully no need in the first place). Frimpong is a bit of a loose cannon IMO

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        1. Ginkapo FPL
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          Yeah but Ramsey is an awful fullback.

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  19. Ginkapo FPL
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    @OnlyBarnet 29s

    KMB equalises 1-1

    Its all go up north - DAVIDS IN

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    1. Bad Pen
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      😀

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  20. FPL Daniel
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    LOL @Forca's Arsenal defender conceding 😆

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  21. Crash
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    arsenal have completely lost their mojo after that half penalty goal.

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    1. don parcheesi
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      the rate at which villa is fouling will do that to a team...

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  22. Godfather Bandit 42
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    As an Arsenal fan, I'm not enjoying this.....

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    1. The Shadow
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      Not looking forward to see how well Frimpong plays as a defender.

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  23. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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    Aaargggh! So close for Diame ...

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  24. EssienTheSon
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    Szenszny doesnt get 5 points for penalty save?

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    1. Wolverine
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      Why not?

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      1. FISSH
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        because the penalty went in? does benteke get minus points for missing the penalty? He didn't miss it it went in.. no? lol

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    2. PGR
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      He does. Been given to him even

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      1. FISSH
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        I understand getting the points if a goal wasn't scored.. But it was. Hmmm hard one to decide for the FPL guys

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    3. JT's Dog
      12 years, 11 months ago

      He has on my pc

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    4. BumblebeeTuna
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      12 years, 11 months ago

      Just took a while before updating, it's there now

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    5. Orion
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      he does

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  25. Heels_Over_Head
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    @Reedy (from BBC)

    "What a way to introduce yourself! New Sunderland full-back Ondrej Celustka takes a crossfield pass on the chest, lets it bounce before firing an effort in from 25 yards, forcing Maarten Stekelenburg into a flying save."

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    1. jas5sk - Youtube channel
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      His bandwagon is going to be real by GW 3

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  26. norab
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    this arsenal/villa game is a hack fest right now. dudes getting chopped down all over the pitch.

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  27. Injury Prone o_O Gooner.
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    No pen save points for crazt scz?

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    1. Heels_Over_Head
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      no one could possibly know. FPL site is down

      however, he should have penalty save points minus goal allowed

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      1. Injury Prone o_O Gooner.
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        Thx...I can got on from time to time... but system is overloaded for the most part.. 🙁

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    2. In Like Flynn.
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      Patience, it's there.

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  28. Royal5
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    wake up everton..

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    1. Sheep Flavour
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      I think they are just havent scored.

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  29. Call Me Old Fashioned
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    Raining yellows in Arsenal game.

    Gabby in the book now

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  30. Crouch Potato!
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    Is Sess playing?

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    1. Holy See
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      Yip

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      1. Crouch Potato!
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        Sweet, need to keep Walters firmly attached to his bench!

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