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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. Oflow
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    The only person that delivered was the person i was most hesitant to get, Cech

    At least i know who to get rid off out of Haz, Luk and Tekkers.

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    1. nevins84
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Tekkers?

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      1. Fray Bentos
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        why would you get rid of the form player

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  2. What Else
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Lukaku OUT ?! For Soldado, no brainer?

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    1. jonesy_in_the_laundry_room
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      or studge

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  3. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Well... Hopefully silva gets more than my currently awful midfield...

    I spent 38m on it and have 8 points. Wtf

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    1. The Mandalorian
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Hazardous 😉

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  4. Setting the Toney
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Well that was shit....

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    1. SUPERMAN
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Correct

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  5. nevins84
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Cant pick a chelsea starter this season .... mourtation

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  6. Podge
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Good thing is this is just half time for our Chelsea players, chins up.

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  7. Touré De Force
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Villa will give Chelsea a good test

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    1. Elniñorules
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Yeah I can see most of this team playing again. Probably only Mata in for one of our front 3.

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  8. r0nh
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    How can there only be 2 minutes injury time?

    30 seconds is supposed to be added for each sub.

    There was 6 subs.

    Outrage!!

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    1. Texas Pete
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Ref did everyone a favour

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  9. notoriousbmp
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    any thoughts on barkley

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    1. Mikeharbrw
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      cant be dropped after that performance schurrle?

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  10. The Machine
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Not sure how the BAPS will be splitted but the top 4

    Oscar 11 (3, obv)

    Terry and Cole 9

    Cahill 8

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    1. JJO
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Its only 3 2 2

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    2. Caine & Co.
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      oscar 3, terry cole 2

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    3. Andy
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Are you really not sure?

      It'll be Oscar 3, Terry and Cole 2

      ...if those numbers stick and verify later tonight.

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    4. sir_efo
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      +4 for def and GK for cleen sheet
      so terry for 3baps

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  11. chuckberry04
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Lukaku is a bit out of form too I think, he was absolutely disastrous in Belgiums friendly against France this week.

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  12. SPorting
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Over to you Mr. Silva.

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  13. Chrissy Waddle - 2025/26
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Meh.

    Looks like investing in the Chelsea's defence may prove more fruitful than their attack this year.

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  14. FORCA INTER
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    can't belive that Lampard is not getting any Bps

    on the other hand i am happy with his goal and Terry CS

    so far i had so manny ups and downs in this gw

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    1. nevins84
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Lampad needs to go back to weight watchers

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    2. Chrissy Waddle - 2025/26
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      And we've lived through them all with you!

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  15. OptimusBlack
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Sorry But any Baps fo Soldado ?

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    1. Declan
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      3

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    2. Touré De Force
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      All three

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    3. OptimusBlack
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Thanx 😀

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  16. Declan
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Points check: 47, 4 to play

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    1. Viper
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      65, Ivan, Haz(c) & Lukaku..

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      1. synyster626
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        62 pre bonus - Terry, Hazard(c) and Lukaku to play

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    2. Liastro ⭐️
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      60, 4 to play

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    3. heeljames
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      56 with 4 left to play

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    4. SUPERMAN
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      56 three to play

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    5. JWF
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      46 with Dzeko, Haz(c), Oscar, Luk to play.

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

      55, 5 to play

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    7. Mull
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      59 (after bonus) with Ivan, Hazard(c) and Lukaku to go.

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    8. BeefyBonus
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      59 with 2 to play

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    9. Judas
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      64

      Lukaku, Benteke, Ivanovic and Hazard(c) to play

      No van Persie muahahahah

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      1. Judas
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        Oh and Dzeko

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    10. UnderstandablyDistraught
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      71 Zab, Dzeco, lukaku, Haz(c), Ivan

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  17. Evans
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Is it me or were cheslea boring ?

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    1. Heels_Over_Head
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      winning is NOT boring... be happy Mourinho is back

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  18. Hazardous
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    IVAN BONUS POINT???????

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    1. Viper
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      The other 3 defenders will, he won't most likely..

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    2. Muniains Tears
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Oscar 3, Terry and Cole 2 bonus points, as it stands.

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  19. Godfather Bandit 42
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    At least I've got a player for tomorrow!!

    Errr.....Dzecko.

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    1. Touré De Force
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Dzeke + Yaya 🙂

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  20. What Else
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Should I take Lukaku out now?

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  21. heeljames
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Hopin Lukaku establishes himself as no 1 soon otherwise it will be another frustrating season for any chelsea forward owners

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  22. nevins84
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    what players are rising and dropping tonight??

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      1. Heels_Over_Head
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        transfers there and on FPL haven't updated in hours...

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  23. Derailed Bandwagon
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Score check

    43 here

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    1. Judas
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      60

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      1. Judas
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        No 65

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    2. Heels_Over_Head
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      soldado BAPS will push me over 30... finally... transfer hits will push me back under...

      but hey, I've got 3xChelsea again... and................. I've got HBA to start tomorrow... that should be at least 1 point in the bag

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    3. sdmdsdBazman
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      70

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  24. Fray Bentos
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    seems the baps really are favouring defenders more than previous system, food for thought

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    1. Sánchez
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Cleans are rather big now then

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    2. Andy
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Yeah, definitely - look at what I just shared below for a wee bit further inspection on the nine games to date.

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  25. Podge
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Bonus is under BPS in detailed stats under each scoreline on FPL
    STOP ASKING !!!

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  26. fdotman
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Ivanovic + Lukaku ----->

    a) Metesacker + Sturridge
    b) Zabaleta + Bony/Cisse/Lambert (say which)

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    1. Podge
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Zab and Bony so far

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      1. tetters
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        Taking a hit or split over 2 weeks?

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        1. fdotman
          • 12 Years
          12 years, 4 months ago

          a hit, I think Zab will outscore by Ivanovic by more than 4 points

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  27. FORCA INTER
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    score check : 60

    Terry,Lamp and Haz(C) to go

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    1. Messi & fabregas
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      56

      terry , lamp (c), lukaku and dzeko to go

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    2. Mr Mz
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      68 with Ivan, Haz (C) & Tekkers.

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    3. Alton E.
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      65 Haz Lukaku Bentekkers

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    4. JWF
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      46
      Dzeko, Haz(c), Oscar, Lukaku

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    5. The Light Knight
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      56
      Kompany Cech Lamps(c) KDB to go

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    6. PB-THE-VET
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      64 with same che players

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    7. Root
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      41 with Hazard (C), Lampard. Lukaku and Dzeko to go.

      Could be worse.

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    8. nevins84
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      57

      Tekkers Baker Hazard Ivan

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    9. Vote Joke
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      49,

      Silva, Santon, Terry, Hazard, Lukaku & Benteke to go

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    10. Mílanista
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      50

      Lampard, Hazard(c), Lukaku, Silva, Negredo

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    11. Setting the Toney
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      47 with Silva, Haz (c), Lukaku and Cole

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    12. Touré De Force
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      41: Benteke, Terry, Ramires, Hazard (c), Dzeko, Yaya all to go.

      Hopeful of being above the average by the end of the GW.

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    13. Judas
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      64, 5 to play

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    14. jonesy_in_the_laundry_room
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      56 with zab, ivan (c), hazard and lukaku to go

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    15. crystalpalaceRus
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      54 with Hazard(c), Silva, Ivanovic & Lukau.

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    16. Konig Luther
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      55
      ivan, haz(c), lukaku, benteke to go

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    17. tm245
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      52

      Zabaleta, Benteke, Luna, Weimann, Lamaprd, Lukaku, Hazard (c) left to play.

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    18. MB10
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      80 with Hazard (c) and Lukaku to go

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  28. HurriKane
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    that was one of the most boring second halves I have ever seen. Mourinho effect #boring

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  29. Viper
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    My back four so far..

    15
    13 6 6

    😎

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    1. The Shadow
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Looks like:
      0
      -2 0 1

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    2. sdmdsdBazman
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      same here 😉

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      1. sdmdsdBazman
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        *the 151366 i mean

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    3. MB10
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      This gw is the first time ever that all my defs got CS's or over 6
      15
      13 6 12

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  30. The Chosen One...
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Zab and Silva to save my GW

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