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5 October 2013 4198 comments
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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. JK - Cønt ⭐
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    • 14 Years
    12 years, 9 months ago

    On this form I might sell both Rooney and RvP

    Suarez and Lukaku in.

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  2. JayBomb
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 9 months ago

    Please bring on Valencia for Nani much more direct !

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    1. Smarty Pants
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      + 1

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  3. Stephen - Robot Daniels
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    12 years, 9 months ago

    Moyes isn't the problem, Fergie is.

    By picking his replacement he's always there in people's mind, hanging around like a bad smell, that combined with his scorched earth squad he left that is far from adequate for top 4.

    They shouldn't have won the league last season, it hobbled over the line handed to them on a plate due to the poor competition they were up against.

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    1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
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      12 years, 9 months ago

      hes going to tke a couple of seasons to form a decent moyes team......whether manu will be patient like they were with fergie is another matter

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  4. Sánchez
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    12 years, 9 months ago

    Does anyone think its sort of wrong Sterling got an assist without touching the ball?

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    1. hixen
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      No. Btw i dont have sterling.

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      1. Sánchez
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 9 months ago

        I say Suarez should get it for the pass

        (I have Suarez capitain. 😀 )

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    2. NATSTER
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      He created the chance, penalty. It's ok for me as it seems equal to assist.

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  5. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
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    12 years, 9 months ago

    Janusaz dive 😯

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    1. Heels_Over_Head
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      they learn everything so young in Belgium

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  6. Heels_Over_Head
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 9 months ago

    my wife just walked in after being out for an hour and said with disbelief: "Manchester is struggling to scored against *Sunderland*?... they're having a bad streak."

    She's a sharp one, I tell ya.

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    1. JT's Dog
      12 years, 9 months ago

      Is she Croatian

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      1. Heels_Over_Head
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 9 months ago

        Czech actually

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    2. Nespresso
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      Could be worse. Mine once saw SUN on the top left of the screen and asked how Sunerton were doing.

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      1. Heels_Over_Head
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 9 months ago

        my wife's ex was a Newcastle fan, she's been to a few games, and still has a remaining lament for all things Sunderland

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  7. maxi - REAL ENGLISH FAN
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    12 years, 9 months ago

    Thinking of changing my name...

    October 5th 2013: the day english football came back to life

    Twenty years of man u domination ruined the country's game. Revolution begins now.

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    1. Pedram
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      It has started last week.

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  8. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
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    12 years, 9 months ago

    taking lessons from young

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  9. I am not a smart guy
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 9 months ago

    Best replacement for Zabaleta? Other defs are Ferdinand, Coleman, Fonte and Chambers (with GK Mignolet and Boruc)

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    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      Ben Davies

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  10. Heydudes13
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 9 months ago

    Suarez not on for baps? What a shit system this is, dont know why all you benders complained about the last one.

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    1. don parcheesi
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      because it was also shit

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    2. Sánchez
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      And the one before that.

      Here's an idea .... No more baps

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    3. Chrissy Waddle - 2025/26
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      Benders...?

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  11. Rafabio
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 9 months ago

    Evil Kagawa ‏@evilkagawa 9m

    Moyes commit more human right violation than North Korea & China....COMBINED! I report him to FA. YOU SEE THIS MOYES! Hope you like prison.

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    1. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      Stopped being funny ages ago

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      1. OShaughnessy
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        Still reeks of bigotry though...

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  12. JT's Dog
    12 years, 9 months ago

    Vanessa phelps. On strictly has more points than united

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  13. Chris_White
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 9 months ago

    Januzaj has clearly picked up stuff from Young at the training ground

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  14. The Bandit
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 9 months ago

    Haha Young would have been proud of that 😆

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  15. Chu Young Ping Pong
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 9 months ago

    Adnan should start more games.

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  16. Stephen - Robot Daniels
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 9 months ago

    That Bournemouth comeback 🙂

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    1. JT's Dog
      12 years, 9 months ago

      Pity the town will pay for it with mill wall fans

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  17. Crouch Potato!
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 9 months ago

    Well at least Utd have found a new Ashley Young!

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    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      Now if we can just get rid of the old one

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  18. The Machine
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 9 months ago

    Looks more like an Ashley Young side than David Moyes tbh

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  19. SW6
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 9 months ago

    Dreadful dive

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  20. Henry Hill
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 9 months ago

    Can't believe Mourinho parked the bus against this lot, they are woeful.

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  21. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 9 months ago

    rooney getting fired up

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    1. Stephen - Robot Daniels
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      Red incoming (owner)

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    2. .
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      Good. Plays best when he's riled up

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  22. .
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 9 months ago

    Rooney, Ben Arfa, Mirallas & Kim ➡ Lukaku, Michu, Oscar & Whittingham

    For -8, yay or nay?

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    1. Chris_White
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      Don't get Whittingham now. Terrible fixtures.

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      1. .
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 9 months ago

        Huddlestone?

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        1. Chris_White
          • 15 Years
          12 years, 9 months ago

          If you want to have a player on the bench without getting burnt for it, then yes.

          If you are dependent on him, no.

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          1. .
            • 13 Years
            12 years, 9 months ago

            That's a yes then. Cheers Chris.

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    2. don parcheesi
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      12 years, 9 months ago

      Is oscar really an upgrade for Mirallas? Came off early because of an niggle (I'm guessing). I'm stubborn about him, his stats and play are dangerous, not sure its going to pay off short or long term

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      1. .
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 9 months ago

        I don't rate him myself as a Chelsea fan, but the fixtures are good and he seems nailed on.
        0.2 off Silva 🙁

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  23. Colonel Shoe 肝池
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 9 months ago

    boruc (c) gw8

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    1. Jinswick
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      haha

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    2. Stephen - Robot Daniels
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      Mignolet > Boruc (-4)?

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  24. JS27
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 9 months ago

    Giroud + Ben Arfa -> Lukaku + Ozil for me post international break I think. Thoughts?

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    1. FollowFollow
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      Why sell Giroud?

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  25. FollowFollow
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 9 months ago

    Team for next game week

    A Love
    B Hate
    C Add a comment

    Cech (CAR)
    Zab (wha) Vidic (SOU) Ivan (CAR) Williams (SUN)
    Oscar (CAR) Michu (SUN) Ramsey (NOR)
    Giroud (NOR) Lukaku(c) (HUL) Sturridge (new)

    9 at home against weak(ish) teams

    Boruc, Eriksen, Kasami, Shaw

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  26. Malcolm Tucker for England …
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 9 months ago

    When Sky do their end of game montage its going to be to the Benny Hill music

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    1. Sánchez
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      Thought Rio wasn't playing?

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  27. floydy_floyd
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 9 months ago

    Why's Suarez gone down to 7 bps??!!

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    1. Heels_Over_Head
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      that is so 10 pages ago

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      1. floydy_floyd
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 9 months ago

        Just logged on wise ass

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  28. isacki: full casual
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 9 months ago

    Does anyone remember when Fergie said he never could understand why players start central and run out wide and that players starting wide and moving central were far more dangerous?

    Wish he'd told Moyes.

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  29. mr messi
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 9 months ago

    Rooney to Lukaku sound ok?

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    1. Qubit
      • 17 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      Please can I have my drawing of a spider back? 😀

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    2. Qubit
      • 17 Years
      12 years, 9 months ago

      and yes rooney to lukaku sounds like a damn fine idea to me. 🙂

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  30. Derailed Bandwagon
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 9 months ago

    Wins for Swansea, West Ham and Norwich tomorrow would see UTD 17th 😆

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