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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. Heels_Over_Head
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    best jerk those knees

    if you wati to get Januzaj, he could be a pricey 4.9 by the end of the int'l break 😉

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

      I'm still getting Barkley, need someone who is nailed on

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    2. Elniñorules
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      I've found my Kim replacement 😉

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  2. SW6
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Januzaj is out of contract at the end of the season.

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    1. onionbarje
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      i have a feeling it's Pogba all over again

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    2. For Fuchs Sake
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      contract talks ongoing, they are trying at least

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  3. jas5sk - Youtube channel
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Januzaj can't rise today, right?

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    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      course he can

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

    for how long is Brady out?
    who should be the 1st to go?
    HBA, Brady, Lampard?

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

    Michu out Januzaj in?

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    1. Declan
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      😆

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  6. Tim Canterbury
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    hmm was dead set on brady>barkley but may switch to banzai now

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  7. Pedram
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Now i can sell Brady.

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  8. Alonso The Great Midfielder
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    januzaz. the new ramsey....

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  9. The Machine
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Altidore WTF

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  10. Large Hardon Colluder
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Two questions:

    Has anyone actually got Januzaj already i.e. before this week and secondly who is going to get him in?
    He looks lively and willing to take people on. I like his style of play, and what a goal!!

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    1. Wirtzle Gummidge
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Moses > Januzaj

      Courtinho will be back in the hole after the break. So glad to get Moses out for somebody who is going to rise.

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    2. Red Devil Swede
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      No, he wasn't expected to get a call up this soon. He's certainly going to start more games now.

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  11. JK - Cønt ⭐
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Vidic having a shocker

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  12. Nomar
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Bye bye Rooney.

    Hello Lukaku.

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    1. Johnny Fentoozler
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Rooney to who?

      have 1.1 in bank.

      Have Jumanji as ManU cover now

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  13. Tobiathan
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Captain Januzaj next week?

    Bahahahaha

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  14. Piggs Boson
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    F**k you Moyes doubters.

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    1. The Machine
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Well done beating the worst team in the league

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    2. r0nh
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      You go girl!!!

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

        haha

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    3. jas5sk - Youtube channel
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      😆

      Never doubted for a minute. Top man

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    4. Declan
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      😆

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    5. Lawrø
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      🙄

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    6. Holy See
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      20mins left. Don't jinx it!

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  15. r0nh
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Jacuzzi will not be nailed on.

    Calm your knees

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    1. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Well, Jacuzzi is HOT!

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    2. Elniñorules
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Why not?

      United's best midfielder at the moment.

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

      Doesn't matter. Perfect 5th mid.

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  16. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    JUMANJI!

    (he hasn't scored by the way, just giving him a nick name)

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    1. Godfather Bandit 42
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      His namme is....Yanoo!!

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  17. Mile Plankton - Myth and Ch…
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Moses or Barkley to Januzaj?

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    1. Reedy
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Moses, if you must. Keep Barkley!

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  18. Locarno
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Soldado is going to have to score about seven goals to get me out of this weekend.

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  19. jas5sk - Youtube channel
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    David Moyes is a brilliant tactician and manager: Discuss.

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    1. Lawrø
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      He's a fantastic manager, not out of his depth whatsoever, I hope he stays at United for a long time.

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    2. Nomar
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Yes, his tactics are working just fine for Liverpool, Arsenal and Man City.

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

    i can let Williams too go now 😀

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  21. Total Foot 5
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Adnan Januzaj will never trend on Twitter as not enough people can spell his name correctly. Google.

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    1. charlie1X
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      good point bandwagon derailed

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    2. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      #Jacuzzi

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    3. DO RE MI MATA
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      I can't see that either...call him Januz and you have the funny people ryhming it with all kind of dirty words.

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  22. Declan
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Januzaj for the Ballon D'or?

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    1. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Ben Arfa has his name on it.

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    2. Mile Plankton - Myth and Ch…
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Januzaj for President of the World.

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    3. don parcheesi
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      he's a lock

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  23. DO RE MI MATA
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Can see myself selling Ward-Prowse for Januzaj.. .

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

    Vidic owners!

    Poor game, transfer out anyone?

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    1. get_in
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Seriously thinking of shitcanning him.

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

      Would like to, but bigger fish to fry transfer wise sadly. (Lampard for example, also have chester and brady to consider)

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    3. Godfather Bandit 42
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Him or Zabs are edging closer to the exit..

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  25. Heels_Over_Head
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Toward the end of the int'l break, the punchline post to this joke of a season is going to be this post about 100 times:

    I have Barkley, Ramsey & Januzaj, and need to bench one, which one should I bench?

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    1. Mile Plankton - Myth and Ch…
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Ramsey is home vs Norwich. They'll all play him.

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  26. sinik
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    question, hypothetically..when is the first moment that Januzaj's price can change? I'm not sure how it works..

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  27. Defcons are for Kinnear
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Jan utd

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    1. Godfather Bandit 42
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Good one!

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  28. PMC3
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    14 from 6. This is going well...

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  29. Pedram
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Surely Moyes isn't going to bench Januzaj next week ?

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  30. The Invincibles
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    I'm well up for a Januzaj bandwagon. Need a temporary Brady replacement.

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