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18 August 2013 4717 comments
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Sunday’s two matches get underway with a Selhurst Park encounter that finds Crystal Palace host Andre Villas-Boas’ Spurs. Two hours later, Chelsea start their double Gameweek with a home clash with Hull City as Fantasy mangers brace themselves for an avalanche of points.

The team news from Palace finds Ian Holloway keep the faith with much of the side that won promotion from the Championship. Holloway keeps the new boys on the bench, with Marouane Chamakh and Jose Campana in reserve while the likes of Aaron Wilbraham and Scott Dobbie are handed starts. New signing, Dwight Gayle, does get his Premier League debut up front, however.

Visitors Spurs are without Gareth Bale but can call on the services of Jan Vertonghen who is fit to line up alongside Michael Dawson in defence. Danny Rose gets the nod at left-back as expected. In midfield, Gylfi Sigurdsson looks to be starting in the Bale role, with Nacer Chadli given a debut on the left-flank. All eyes will be up front, however, as Roberto Soldado makes his first start following his £26 million move from Valencia.

Our Dugout Discussion chatroom is now open and will be available for those who fancy live chat during this match and into the tea-time clash at Stamford Bridge.

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  1. LOL LINGARD SCORED
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    Can't believe people are writing Soldado off 45 minutes into the season lmao

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    1. Yome
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      Soldado needs Bale, as simple as that

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      1. LOL LINGARD SCORED
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        That's balls - Soldado never had Bale at Valencia and did the business.

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    2. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
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      +25 for the incoming goals this season (optimistic)

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  2. teej
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    Lineups

    CHELSEA
    Cech
    Ivan Cahill Terry Cole
    Mikel Romeu
    Marin Hazard Moses
    Torres

    HULL
    McGregor
    McShane Davies Figueroa
    Elmohamady Huddlestone Meyler Livermore Brady
    Sagbo Aluko

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    1. little_wizard123
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      Hull is not correct.

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  3. Parm
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    Those looking to do Lukaku ➡ Lambert may want to watch out for Osvaldo, could decrease Lambert's points potential if he signs...

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    1. Valar(Keith)
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      osvaldo to displace jrod or lambert? has he signed yet?

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      1. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
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        If you're a manager.

        Are you going to replace your top goalscorer, or Jrod who hasn't proven himself?

        He's not going to replace Lambert. Just might snatch a few goals

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      2. Parm
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        He's nearly signed apparently, should replace JRod and push Lambert deeper...

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  4. Theseus
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    torres with two (2!!!!!) assists!!!!!!!

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    1. LewanGOALski
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      1 assist, man

      KDB with the other

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      1. Theseus
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        a ok 😉

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    2. Royal5
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      Nope.

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    3. Sleep Talk
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      KDB got the first.

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  5. jas5sk - Youtube channel
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    That has to be goal of the week!

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    1. Theseus
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      definitely

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    2. Sleep Talk
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      Goal of the season. 😉

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    3. busteddocket
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      lol RVP's way better, keeper should have saved it.

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    4. Woy of the Wovers
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      Still 2.7 games to go.

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  6. Chrissy Waddle - 2025/26
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    The hull away end looks like a swarm of bees on a day out in London.

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    1. Count of Monte Hristo
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      😆

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    2. HippY
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      They are far from buzzing though, i'm sure!

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      1. Godfather Bandit 42
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        #poor

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        1. HippY
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          I'll grab my coat 🙁

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  7. Mílanista
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    I really don't get all this moaning and criticism after 45 minutes. Spurs have been dodgy but Palace are making it difficult for them. Soldado has been getting chances, they just haven't been good chances so far. Most of their attacks have been aimed at getting the ball to him in the box, one good chance in the second half and and we'll be watching a debut goal.

    Relax

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    1. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
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      Lets restore more sensible comments like the above...

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  8. FORCA INTER
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    so manny people bitter at me

    hahaha poor lukaku owners Lampard at least playing noobs

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    1. Count of Monte Hristo
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      Bitch please

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    2. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
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      Id rather no points than - points

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    3. Sarnab
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      LOL 😆

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    4. HuttonDressedasLahm
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      Lukaku 0
      Lampard -1

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      1. Konig Luther
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        this

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    5. super zlatan
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      🙂

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    6. Heisenberg:Crystal Meth Pal…
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      at least lukaku isn't on negative points right now

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    7. Parm
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      LUKAKU at least in positive scorez

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    8. Godfather Bandit 42
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      In fairness, you brought on yourself..heehee

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  9. Royal5
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    Don't think Terry know how stupid he looks with those socks pulled over the knees..

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  10. Messiah Hazard
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    Did you guys see this?

    Premier League ‏@premierleague 3m
    Off to a bad start in #FPL? Ask The Scout for expert advice via our exclusive new Surgery feature: http://bit.ly/FPLscout

    Mark, Granville, who will answer us if we fill up the surgery form and send it to FFS?

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    1. clockwork
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      granville should apply himself

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    2. Chu Young Ping Pong
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      hahaha

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    3. Sleep Talk
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      I have also been wondering about this Surgery feature. Who's running it?

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  11. Parm
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    LOL @ FORCA

    GO WIV UR GUT AND I KNEW FRUNK LAMPPOST WOULD MISSS A PENALTII

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  12. thehut
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    Kev De Bruyne looks some player already, very dangerous indeed. I think he could be last season's Hazard/Mata

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    1. Heels_Over_Head
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      KDB indeed - GW4

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  13. r0nh
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    A few words of comfort for all those that had a bad start...

    It doesnt really matter, we're all going to die anyway 🙂

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    1. SPorting
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      Can you go first please?

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      1. Chrissy Waddle - 2025/26
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        Burn.

        You can't say that to such a cute teddy.

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        1. SPorting
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          Looks can be deceiving.

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    2. @ImpressiveTackl
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      Agreed.

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    3. Fantasy Football Friend!
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      Would be nice to put 'FPL 2013/14 CHAMP!!' on your headstone though 😆

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  14. FORCA INTER
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    can't wait to start laught when Lampard start next match

    based on what people writting him off?

    bitter lukaku owners i supose

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    1. The Machine
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      Okay

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    2. Lord Flashheart
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      Based on him playing 90 minutes and another 90 in 8 days vs united.

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      1. FORCA INTER
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        he is a proffesinal sportsmen and i am sure that he can handle those minutes

        poor thinking really

        specialy Trig comment

        ,,zero chanses of starting'' hahahah i like how people get bitter

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        1. RoysCallerAnne
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          I thought you posted yesterday that you've learned your lesson not to gloat too early in the GW.

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          1. FORCA INTER
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            i dont gloat , but some comments piss me off

            if he played 70min then he would be ready? and extra 20min will tried him

            please , that trig comment is the biggest joke i've ever seen

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            1. Lord Flashheart
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              Really? Bigger than a priest a horse. and a rabbi go into a bar?

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        2. Lord Flashheart
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          Of course there are chances he will start, but logically, BECAUSE he played well Jose will want him fresh for united and 90 minutes times three in 8 days for a 35 years old is not easy.
          You CAN be right, but you likely to be wrong and he won't start v villa.

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    3. RoysCallerAnne
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      He played 90 today though. Definitely a fair chance he'll be rested before the Utd game

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    4. Derailed Bandwagon
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      Van Ginkel will start the next game instead of lamps

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      1. Derailed Bandwagon
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        Funnily enough, lampard has a very good scoring record vs aston villa so if he plays, forca could be in for a haul

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    5. Dago
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      Dont bite.

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    6. GreennRed
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      He's not gloating, just giving his opinion. I think his previous ranks earn him that right. If I had the same rank with a couple of zeros after it I'd be well happy.

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  15. Raul
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    Chosen one

    Bring on LUKAKU!

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    1. TJR
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      Clearly not the 'chosen one' Lukaku? Lol

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    2. Evs
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      *Special One

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  16. Smarty Pants
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    Lamps is God. If only he wasn't that old and played more often 🙁

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  17. Chrissy Waddle - 2025/26
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    Ian Holloway is a guy not meant for HD. Started counting how many veins he's got on his head. I'm upto 3 so far. It's like google maps.

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    1. big oak
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      is the game really that boring?
      😀

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  18. Lawrø
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    I can't take this anymore, I'm just going to watch MOTD 2 instead!

    Why did I choose Hazard? I knew Lampard would do well...

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    1. getfunky
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      template

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  19. Heels_Over_Head
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    betting I won't get an upvote for suggesting people should triple-down on Arsenal's attack for next weekend (thinking of going Santi-Walcott-Giroud)

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  20. jas5sk - Youtube channel
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    Mcgregor in after this GW

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  21. FORCA INTER
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    hows it going 😉 ?

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    1. itstimmehc
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      😀

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  22. iron2010
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    Not big money lads I know but I do it for the crack

    Have a fiva with bet fair on 3 - 0 Chels (total win would be 35). Cash out is 8.75 What do you recon. if not now, at what point would you ?

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    1. Jordan.
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      5 mins after Chelsea have made it 3-0

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    2. Woy of the Wovers
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      You should give up the crack. Bad stuff.

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  23. The Sarjeant
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    Why has Soldado got 3 points for an assist?

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    1. Sánchez
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      He hasn't has he?

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      1. The Sarjeant
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        He did have. It's been took away now

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    2. busteddocket
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      mistake.

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    3. Podge
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      Won the peno then scored it, hopefully no one will tell fpl 😆

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    4. busteddocket
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      changed now, assist gone.

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  24. 4vets
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    Detailed stats show only 10 Hull playing.

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    1. The Bandit
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      Doesn't seem like they have even that many

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    2. Mílanista
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      Watching the game suggests less.

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    3. the Penman
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      Figueora's missing.

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  25. mgrea
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    Ivan sent off please!

    I know that will disappoint a few on here. 😉

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    1. Brouhaha
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      yes please!

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    2. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
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      Note to self kill Zlataner 😉

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    3. SuperOsçarBaby
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      😯

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      1. mgrea
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        If you could downvote I'm sure you would!

        Shame on me!

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  26. Dynamic
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    I think Hull could score here 🙁

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    1. jas5sk - Youtube channel
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      With what? A battering ram?

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  27. DonTheSpecialOne
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    5-0 is my guess. Lukaku brace and KDB.

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  28. DonTheSpecialOne
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    101.3 Kilometers per hour on Lampard's FK.

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    1. SuperOsçarBaby
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      faster than bolt

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      1. DonTheSpecialOne
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        Indeed!

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  29. Godfather Bandit 42
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    *note to self: no Hull cheapies whatsover*

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    1. Podge
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      Hard to judge, this could just be an awesome Chelsea performance.

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      1. Godfather Bandit 42
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        True..

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  30. afcblegend
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    Watching 'sport HD6' atm, they're having a pretty good discussion about Aaron Lennon - he really can't pick anyone out!

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    1. Fantasy Football Friend!
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      It was a great ball to Chadli, though in truth he probably aimed for Soldado and overhit it 😆

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