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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. FPL Touches
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    Who is the A in SAS?

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    1. isacki: full casual
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      Agger

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      1. FPL Touches
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        😆

        but seriously...

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    2. Colonel Shoe 肝池
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      and

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    3. Dynamic
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      And

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    4. Kno
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      andy carrol. or just and

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    5. Dynamic
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      *Aspas

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    6. MCH
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      And he has been around for years under the radar back in the days he used to support Shearer and Sutton.

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    7. Epic Fail
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      Oh dear.

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      1. FPL Touches
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        Shhhh

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    8. SuperOsçarBaby
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      Andre wisdom

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    9. don parcheesi
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      I'm all for nicknames and expediency, but "SAS" has a big yuck-factor for me, for some reason.

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  2. PogChamp
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    OMG!! How frustrating is it owning Moses. Involved in everything but never gets any points.

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    1. Godfather Bandit 42
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      Game of two halves.....

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  3. Dynamic
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    Any chance of Suarez assist for Sturridge goal?

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    1. FPL Touches
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      yes

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      1. Dynamic
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        Hope so 😀

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    2. Tim Canterbury
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      it will be

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      1. don parcheesi
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        really? looked like suarez just fell over. I would have thought a 2nd enrique assist

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  4. La Roja
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    Jose enrique both assists given

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  5. crystalpalaceRus
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    i believe in a 3-2 win, i am optimistic or just stupid?

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    1. Matt
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      I believe!

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    2. Puncheon Guly
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      I'd go and hide in a darkened room for a few hours if I were you...

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    3. Thick Of It
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      You always have to believe. Remember your 10 point deduction and staying up?

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    4. isacki: full casual
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      I'm not gonna lie to you 😆

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  6. Elniñorules
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    It's the effect King Kenny can have on a team

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    1. Mílanista
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      On Palace?

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  7. Scottys Army
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    LOVE YOU SAS

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  8. FPL Daniel
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    Someone mentioned already but:

    1989 Liverpool 9 - Crystal palace 0

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    1. Dynamic
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      Hope so 😀

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    2. Big_Andy_GAWA
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      I had that on VHS !!

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  9. Lateriser 12
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    So basically we're all happy?

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    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
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      bar those who didn't (c) a Pool striker

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    2. Kevin Twine
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      No, Suarez MUST outscore Sturridge today 😉

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      1. Epic Fail
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        This.

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    3. Elniñorules
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      Only one Happy One.

      Daniel.

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      1. FPL Daniel
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        hahahahahaahhahaa 😀 😛 😀 😛 😀 😛 😀 😛 😀 😛 😀 😛 😀 😛 😀 😛

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    4. SPorting
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      Where's my Zaba assist?

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      1. Big_Andy_GAWA
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        Penalty was missed, no?

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        1. SPorting
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          I don't care. I don't have Aguero.

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      2. 4-4-who?
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        No assist for Zaba. Howard OG

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  10. Thick Of It
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    5 live say naff all happening at Fulham, ref is whistle happy and the Stoke physio has been on five times.

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  11. notoriousbmp
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    Who assisted sturridge?

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    1. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
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      suarez

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    2. MCH
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      This is the questions. Seems people are throwing out a lot of different answers.

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    3. JayBomb
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      Jose E

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    4. MagicMario45
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      Pretty sure it was Enrique. Long ball to him.

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  12. crystalpalaceRus
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    Why are people saying suarez assist when it hasnt even been given to him

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    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
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      because they own him and want the points

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    2. Big_Andy_GAWA
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      What happened ?

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    3. Granville
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      Don't know, someone has seen it, so they'll know what happened.

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    4. Thick Of It
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      The wireless said he headed it on for Studge

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  13. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
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    Sterling ruining everything.

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  14. Chris_White
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    Newcastle all over Cardiff. Marshall keeping them in the game

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    1. .
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      Good 'keeper, Marshall

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  15. Henry Hill
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    Is Jose Enrique playing in midfield?

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    1. Chris_White
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      LWB

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    2. Big_Andy_GAWA
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      He will be, yeah.

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    3. Adderz
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      Wing back, so pretty much

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      1. Henry Hill
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        Cheers lads, intriguing option so

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  16. Gaz Downright
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    Chamakh to dive for a penalty very soon

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  17. isacki: full casual
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    Where is Moses?

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    1. Heels_Over_Head
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      in the middle of the box, screaming for the ball, wide open, as Sturridge shoots his goal

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      1. isacki: full casual
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        Why do I keep buying these kind of guys!!!

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  18. JayBomb
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    JE with 2 assists !

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  19. JK - Cønt ⭐
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    Sturridge has either scored or assisted 16 goals in his last 11 Premier League appearances for Liverpool.

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  20. Bubz
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    Who the heck assisted Sturridge?

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    1. Silly Sausage
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      Was the Enrique one for Suarez?

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      1. Last Resort...
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        Enrique assisted suarez. Not sure on Sturridge.

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      2. SamH123
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        yeah
        I've seen all of Suarez/Mignolet/no assist mentioned for 2nd goal

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  21. Texas Pete
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    I reckon Palace will definitely score today.

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  22. Your Mum's Athletic
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    Sturridge okay yes?

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  23. SPorting
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    Worst goal line clearance ever.

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  24. Silly Sausage
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    Should be 2-1

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  25. For Fuchs Sake
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    is Sturridge still on?

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  26. Elniñorules
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    Great save Mignolet.

    Super Oscar baby called it.

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  27. OPTA FPL
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    Is Sturridge still on the pitch?
    Not watching the game sorry

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    1. Elniñorules
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      Yep looks ok now

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    2. The Bandit
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      I think you would know if he was off

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  28. teddy.
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    Off to a good start replicating last week's success in PlayOn. Lukaku, Suarez & Enrique...

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  29. Top 210 Club
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    I'm watching the game, Suarez headed the ball onto Sturidge on the half way, no one else touched it, so must be Suarez assist... Be patient.

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    1. OPTA FPL
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      nice so 😀

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    2. Parm
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      Coolio.

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    3. MagicMario45
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      Rewinded it. Palace defender headed it on, not Suarez.

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  30. Total Foot 5
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    Suares & Sturidge --shoulda, coulda, woulda...have sturidge, decided to wait for today for 2 FT so i could drop rvp and lucas for Suars + mid. Could not drop rvp for suares due to 3 Liv players. Looking like the hit -4 would have beeen a good idea.
    anyone here waited for this gw for FT to drop rvp for suares w/ ft?

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