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6 October 2013 4590 comments
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Sunday brings the Gameweek to a close, taking us into another tiresome two-week international break. We should be sure to enjoy the next few hours, then, with a host of Fantasy talent on show, offering plenty of points potential.

The action begins with a pair of 1.30 kicks-offs, at Carrow Road and St Mary’s as Norwich host Jose Mourinho’s Chelsea and Swansea pay a visit on Southampton. Following that, we’re treated to a London derby at the Lane with Spurs entertaining West Ham, while Arsenal have the opportunity to climb back up to top spot when they roll up at the Hawthorns for a 4pm kick-off.

The early team news finds Southampton forced into one change – Luke Shaw’s illness keeps him out of the action with Danny Fox earning a recall at left-back. Steven Davis retains his start in midfield, then, with Jay Rodriguez again benched. Visitors Swansea are once more without Ashley Williams in defence, although he’s fit enough for the bench: Jordi Amat starts alongside Chico. Elsewhere in the defence, Angel Rangel makes a return at right-back having missed the defeat to Arsenal and the midweek Europa League tie. In an attacking move, Michael Laudrup hands a start to Wilfred Bony with Jonathan De Guzman out of the matchday squad. Michu starts despite the bang to the head in midweek – he’s lining up sporting protective headgear.

At Carrow Road, Chris Hughton is able to welcome back skipper Seb Bassong to his defence as Ryan Bennett drops to the bench in the only change for the Canaries following the win at Stoke. For Chelsea, Jose Mourinho takes the decision to keep Eden Hazard in reserve after the Belgian missed the midweek Champions League tie through injury – it’s the first time that Hazard has failed to start in the league this season. Juan Mata is on the teamsheet again, then, with Andre Schürrle retaining his start on the left and Oscar presumably in the number 10 role. Up front, Mourinho opts for Demba Ba over Samuel Eto’o, with Fernando Torres suspended. Interestingly, the partnership of David Luiz and John Terry is preserved at the back with Gary Cahill again missing out.

Our Dugout Discussion chatroom will remain open throughout today’s matches to capture you real-time views.

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  1. The Bandit
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Time for one of Wengers legendary half time team talks 😉

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  2. Scottys Army
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Credit to Defoe his overall play has been stunning in this game.

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    1. Demí
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Defoe and Overall play.

      Does.Not.Compute.

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    2. Demí
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      http://twitter.com/premleagueowl/status/386881469102055424
      https://twitter.com/Shem_THFC/status/386881285861298176

      Are you watching the same game, or just a Soldado hater?

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      1. Heydudes13
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        A fool.

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      2. Scottys Army
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        im a defoe hater , my comment was a failed attempt at sarcasm.

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        1. Demí
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 2 months ago

          Whoosh

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    3. Heydudes13
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Must be a joke?

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  3. aehii
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    Flamini and Arteta together was not a good idea. Is Ozil on? I can't tell.

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  4. denial
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    • 16 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    One clean sheet from Arsenal this season. Kosc needs to go. Useless.

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    1. Wings Fan
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Most arsenal fans were proclaiming him the best centre back in the world a couple of months ago. Delusional

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    2. iain_90
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      12 years, 2 months ago

      He keeps having decent looking fixtures though. I hate him.

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  5. OPTA FPL
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    HBA --> Amalfitano for FT?

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    1. Coaly
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Or paulinho, yes

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  6. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
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    come on arsenal bloody hell

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    1. Scottys Army
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      12 years, 2 months ago

      lol

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    2. Jax
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      They're not going to score big every week

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  7. OptimusBlack
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Erisken Played badly ?

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    1. Podge
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Is he playing ? 😉

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    2. aehii
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      He's languid, when he does a neat touch when receiving the ball to quickly turn he's hacked down.

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

      he's okay. just the Hammers marked him tightly.

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  8. Chrissy Waddle - 2025/26
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    Ray Winstone... "Naaaaah that's a proper tool."

    Got that right Ray. 🙂

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  9. Tim Canterbury
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    That was your chance Jermaine. You didn't take it

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    1. boc610
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      probably spurs best player

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  10. DÏLKS
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    The thing that's annoying me is that I actually really like the look of my team, there just getting no points what so ever..

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    1. Declan
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      12 years, 2 months ago

      blinded by love.

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      1. DÏLKS
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        😀

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    2. don parcheesi
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      12 years, 2 months ago

      Yup. So lucky that I don't gamble, my season so far is the definition of "the house always wins."

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      1. DÏLKS
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Indeed. Really stressful at times.

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

      Dilks, there's always someone worse off than yourself, never forget that 😀

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      1. DÏLKS
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        That's one way to look at it! 😆 hahahaha! Only early days still!

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  11. Coaly
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    Which is best? Eriksen in for HBA or amalfitano in for JWP?

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      1. Coaly
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        That doesn't answer my question ...

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  12. Declan
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    Get Bendtner on. 😯

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  13. aehii
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    Back to hating midfielders again.

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  14. imabearlol
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    I'm not worried. Arsenal usually ship one goal on the way to a 3-1 victory. I Expect a Ramsey/Giroud brace all assisted by Ozil in the second half.

    Good thing I got Amalfi based on this too 😀

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    1. Retrosynth
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      I need that Ramsey brace to win my head to head. COMON SON!

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  15. Kerrazy
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Ivan Zaba Coleman (Brayford Chester)

    Soldado Giroud Sturridge

    which is more pressing transfer, Zaba>Walker or Soldado>Lukaku ?

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    1. Rossamous
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Soldado> Lukaku

      Zaba has west ham next GW

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    2. Podge
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Sol-Luk but probably both tbh

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  16. Rossamous
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    Are we sure we want to ignore Chelsea midfield assets with Cardiff next GW and amazing fixtures GW's 10-17?

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    1. Coaly
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Osc or lamps are options

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  17. Godfather Bandit 42
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    My GW IS DYING!!!!

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

      *dead

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    2. aehii
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Still time.

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  18. Trigg ⭐️
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Chances of Bentekkers being 8.7 by the time he returns?

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    1. Declan
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      50/50

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      1. Trigg ⭐️
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Would make the Bent > Benteke switch perfect.

        I might risk it.

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    2. Simon March
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Could be but, if he makes the int'l's he'll lose his flag and the exodus might stop.

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  19. Wilshere Knowledge
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    Arsenal will score 2 or 3 in the 2nd half for sure.

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    1. mgrea
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      !!!

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    2. Jax
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Wouldn't think so

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  20. r0nh
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    Only 1 player in my squad has scored more than 2 points this week 😯

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    1. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Impressive 😛

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    2. Captain Shirokov
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      I've got two.

      Na-na-nana-na.

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

      ouch

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    4. Derailed Bandwagon
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      I have 3. Not much better

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  21. Kerrazy
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    Ivan Zaba Coleman (Brayford Chester)

    Soldado Giroud Sturridge

    which is more pressing transfer, Zaba>Walker or Soldado>Lukaku ??

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    1. Give The Todd Some Love
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      B

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  22. S.Kuqi
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Nolan& HBa -> Amalfatino & ???? (9.6)

    A) Silva
    B) Oscar
    C) Yaya

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    1. Orange Thunder
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Walcott

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  23. Colonel Shoe 肝池
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    everton, arsenal, city defence .......... sigh

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    1. NATSTER
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      12 years, 2 months ago

      Everton, Chelsea .... And the last hope on Spurs here.

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  24. Heydudes13
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    A couple more seasons in this manner from Steve Clarke and I'll have him for England.

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    1. Lawrø
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Not a bad shout.

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  25. Wirtzle Gummidge
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    I played Kos and Vidic over Clyne.

    Nips

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    1. Podge
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      nips 😆

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  26. Chrissy Waddle - 2025/26
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    Redknapp talking sense for once. Burning Wilshere.

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    1. Demí
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Where's G man at?

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      1. Chrissy Waddle - 2025/26
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        12 years, 2 months ago

        Commentating.

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        1. Demí
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 2 months ago

          Ahh, cheers

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  27. Canadian Football
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    What was i thinking Eriksen instead of Oscar? hope it turns around!

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    1. Podge
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      You were thinking wrong

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  28. Lawrø
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    Could Liverpool remain at the top of the table by the end of this weekend?... 😯

    This is our year! 😉

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    1. SPorting
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      2013, yes.

      Enf of the season in 2014, no.

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  29. The Bandit
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    Redknapp ripping into Wilshere 🙂

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  30. Trigg ⭐️
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    Jamie Redknapp making a few good points at HT.

    Not a bad pundit.

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    1. Give The Todd Some Love
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      U mad?

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