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5 October 2013 4198 comments
Mark Mark
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The Gameweek continues with four three o’clock kick-offs to follow on from City’s victory at the Etihad, before Sunderland host Man United later this evening.

Fantasy managers will be firmly focused on Liverpool’s meeting with Crystal Palace, with many backing either Luis Suarez or Daniel Sturridge with the armband, anticipating goals and a heavy defeat for the visitors.

We start the team news round-up at Anfield, then, to find that Brendan Rodgers makes just one change to the lineup that won at Sunderland. Raheem Sterling is drafted in on the right-flank with Jordan Henderson shifting to a central midfield role to replace the suspended Lucas. The formation is not yet clear – having played 3-4-1-2 at the Stadium of Light, that could be the case again, although Rodgers could also revert to a regular four-man defence with Victor Moses moving to the left flank and Jose Enrique returning to a full-back role.

Once again, Ian Holloway rings the changes for opponents Palace. Damien Delaney is fit to return, while Stuart O’Keefe, Jason Puncheon and Cameron Jerome all earn starts. Kagisho Dikgacoi, Barry Bannan, Danny Gabidon and Dwight Gayle make way.

Martin Jol makes a string of changes to his lineup to face Stoke at the Cottage. In come Philippe Senderos, Georgios Karagounis, Damien Duff and Bryan Ruiz as the injured Scott Parker misses out, along with Alex Kacaniklic, Kieran Richardson and Darren Bent. Mark Hughes also makes changes for the visitors as Stephen Ireland and Matt Etherington earn starts in place of Charlie Adam and Kenwyne Jones. That would indicate that Marko Arnautovic will lead the attack for the Potters.

Cardiff are unchanged for the visit of Newcastle, as Malky Mackay keeps faith with the starting XI that won three points at Fulham, leaving match winner Jordon Mutch benched. As expected, the Magpies tweak their starting lineup following Monday night’s disappointing first half at Goodison. Alan Pardew makes the decision that Hatem Ben Arfa owners were dreading: the Frenchman gets dropped to the bench as his compatriot Yohan Cabaye earns a start, along with Papiss Cisse with Vurnon Anita out of the matchday squad. Not surprisingly, Mike Williamson starts in central defence with Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa dropping out.

Finally, at the KC stadium, the Tigers make just one change with Stephen Quinn benefiting from Robbie Brady’s absence following an hernia operation. Opponents Villa make two alterations – Ashley Westwood and Gabby Agbonlahor return to the lineup following injury as Yacouba Sylla and Nathan Baker drop out. That suggests a change of shape with Paul Lambert perhaps converting his 3-5-2 to a more standard 4-3-3.

The Dugout Discussion chatroom remains open to capture you real-time reactions during the afternoon’s matches and throughout United’s tea-time visit to Sunderland.

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

    I've no idea why they show live bonus points if they change them so much after the game. Should just keep the total to themselves and then do it. It isn't like we have to wait long after the game before they amend it after all, just leave it until then. Almost pointless looking at them if it is tight at the end of 90mins as it can still change markedly. Stop twisting my melon man.

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    1. Telpuialion
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      Its just that while the game is on, the live BPS are actually what they are. After the game ends, some of the things get factored in, like Match Winning Goal and other such minor things. That is what changes the BPS after the game has ended. Not because its wrong during the game or any other reason. Live BPS are good guides, I like them.
      But I see why you are frustrated. Happens man, sorry for that!

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

        Obviously I'd like the Suarez baps but if not to be it isn't to be. I just don't see why if it updates goals, bookings, etc live why they can't take points off for the offsides and times tackled live as well. Don't have to alter much after the game then other than winning goal. I just don't see the point of showing it if you only update a selection as you go.

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    2. Alberto Tomba
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      +1

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  2. BobB
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    • 16 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Bonus bonus makes up for hitting the inside of the post!

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  3. Declan
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    LLLOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL

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    1. Scottys Army
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      same as my deleted post

      HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

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  4. SMELL MY CHEESE YOU MOTHER
    • 13 Years
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    bloody hell

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  5. tm245
    • 14 Years
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    Wow

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  6. TorresMagic™
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    • 16 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Gardner scores.

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      No assist imo.

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  7. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    OMG gardener

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  8. Dynamic
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    Sunderland

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  9. FPL Daniel
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    hahahahhahahaha

    Relegation battle derby

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  10. Chris_White
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    GET IN!

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  11. Rafabio
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Vidic you NOB!

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

    SCENES

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  13. Total Foot 5
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    Sunderland goaL! Moyes time bomb ticking...

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  14. The Bandit
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Vidic 😆

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  15. Elniñorules
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    Looooooooooooool @ United

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  16. FPL Daniel
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Vidic assist. Get in

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    1. Elniñorules
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      😆

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  17. Granville
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    • 16 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Vidic, WTF. get your feet sorted.

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  18. Sleep Talk
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    Was that Vidic? 😯

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  19. Colonel Shoe 肝池
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    yesssss come on sunderland

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  20. 1-1 at Newcastle
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    LOOOOOOL!

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  21. pundit of punts
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    And everyone said, go big at the back.

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  22. SuperOsçarBaby
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    LOL@DEGEA owners

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  23. isacki: full casual
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    United you absolute joke.

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

    Rofl stay clear of Man UTD defence

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  25. Wirtzle Gummidge
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    Vidick

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  26. Bubz
    • 12 Years
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    Oh for god sake

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  27. Declan
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    #MoyesIn

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  28. FORCA INTER
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Moyes how did you messed up such a brilliant Club?

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  29. Chris_White
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Vidic 2 howlers in 2 games

    Maybe Moyes' praise got to him 😆

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

    i need man utd to win, stupid accumulator

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