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2 November 2013 5236 comments
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Following Newcastle’s somewhat surprising 2-0 win, the Gameweek rolls on with six three o’clock kick-offs, followed by a tea-time feast as Arsenal host Liverpool in the 5.30 encounter.

Fantasy managers will be focused on the Etihad, where City are expected to rout visitors Norwich City, with Sergio Aguero heavily backed with the armband by many. The team news finds that Manuel Pellegrini has, as reported, dropped Joe Hart from his lineup, handing Romanian Costel Pantilimon the start with Javi Garcia also missing out as Alvaro Negredo comes into a 4-4-2. Visitors Norwich make two changes – Robert Snodgrass misses out after his midweek concussion, while Alex Tettey is also sidelined through injury. Steven Whittaker and Bradley Johnson are drafted in.

The red side of Manchester are at the Cottage today, with David Moyes again ringing the changes. He drafts in Rafael, Nemanja Vidic, Antonio Valencia and Anan Januzaj, with Chris Smalling, Nani and Shinji Kagawa making way – Michael Carrick is sidelined with an Achilles problem. Fulham make just one change – Ashkan Dejagah comes in for Darren Bent.

Down at the KC Stadium, Steve Bruce is able to welcome back Sone Aluko after injury, while Jake Livermore also returns having been ineligible for the trip to Spurs. Alex Bruce drops out through injury, with David Meyler also making way. Robbie Brady is only fit enough for the Hull bench, with Abdoulaye Faye and Robert Koren also amongst their subs. Gus Poyet makes just one change to his Sunderland lineup following the win over Newcastle – Fabio Borini earns a start after his winning goal and replaces Adam Johnson as the Black Cats appear to go with three strikers. Wes Brown is back on the Sunderland bench.

West Ham again line up without a centre forward, as Matt Jarvis replaces the injured Ricardo Vaz Te and Jack Collison comes in for Mo Diame who is benched. Opponents Villa make four changes – Matt Lowton, Ciaran Clark, Karim El Ahmadi and Yacouba Sylla all earn starting roles as Gabriel Agbonhlahor is sidelined with an ankle problem, while Antonio Luna and Fabian Delph are also ruled out; Aleks Tonev drops to the bench.

Down at the Britannia, Mark Hughes makes a single change to his midfield with Glenn Whelan getting the start ahead of Wilson Palacios. Southampton are unchanged as Mauricio Pochettino is again without striker Pablo Osvaldo.

Finally, at the Hawthorns, Steve Clarke hands starts to James Morrison, Chris Brunt and Shane Long as Claudio Yacob drops to the bench and Victor Anichebe and Nicolas Anelka are out of the matchday squad. Morgan Amalfitano is fit and starts. Keith Millen names an unchanged Palace lineup.

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  1. Prime
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    12 years, 4 months ago

    Rafael, Clevery and Evans off for Fellaini, Kagawa and Smalling.

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    1. Prime
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      90 mins for Rooney and Januzaj \o/

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    2. Jimmers
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      Baffling!!

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  2. SuperOsçarBaby
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    12 years, 4 months ago

    Moyes trying so fard to lose this game by doing 3 sub at HT

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    1. SuperOsçarBaby
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      *hard

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    2. TorresMagic™
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      • 16 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Fardly funny

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    3. The Finnisher
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      I doubt he'll be as successful as Mourinho was earlier today.

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  3. Stephen - Robot Daniels
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    12 years, 4 months ago

    Vidic, phew!

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  4. La Roja
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    12 years, 4 months ago

    Rafael and cleverler looked injured at HT

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  5. JK - Cønt ⭐
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    • 14 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Rooney nailed for 90

    Smalling at cb, who the feck is art rb?

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    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
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      12 years, 4 months ago

      never mind

      Jones

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    2. Prime
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      Valencia I guess

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    3. McEwan
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Jones?

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    4. Mílanista
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      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Valencia I'm guessing

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    5. SuperOsçarBaby
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      valencia

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    6. octopuscaveman
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      valencia?

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  6. jas5sk - Youtube channel
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    12 years, 4 months ago

    Kagawa on with ManU up 3-0, this is a chance to start the bandwagon proper

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  7. jmcclory123
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    januzaj has moved up front 😀

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  8. mattyrobinson
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    • 15 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    This is a bad day to be a Sunderland supporter... 🙁

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    1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      was there a good day?

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      1. mattyrobinson
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        • 15 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        Last weekend was alright at least

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

      Day?

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    3. McEwan
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Has there been a good one?

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      1. Jimmers
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        12 years, 4 months ago

        Last Sunday? 🙂

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        1. McEwan
          • 16 Years
          12 years, 4 months ago

          Only jesting! As much as it was a derby win, still only 3 points and they are in serious trouble this season

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  9. Evs
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    • 16 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    United Subs

    Shinji Kagawa replaces Jonny Evans.

    Chris Smalling replaces Rafael because of an injury.

    Marouane Fellaini replaces Tom Cleverley because of an injury.

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    1. Elniñorules
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      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Ah not too bad then I spose

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    2. Professor Abel X
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      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Strange!

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  10. ~SpartakMac
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    12 years, 4 months ago

    Not the best of tackles from Dossena.

    https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BYE_aemCMAEAryN.png:large

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    1. Henry Hill
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      He was simply trying to burst the ball with his studs.

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  11. Elniñorules
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    • 14 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    3 subs at HT????

    WTF Moyes

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    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
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      12 years, 4 months ago

      2 are injuries

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  12. The Bandit
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    12 years, 4 months ago

    Januzaj 90 😎

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  13. Acquafresca
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    12 years, 4 months ago

    Wouldn't you save 1 sub in case of injury?

    Stupid move.

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    1. Mílanista
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      12 years, 4 months ago

      They'll still win with 10 men

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    2. Jimmers
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      Agree

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    3. Stephen - Robot Daniels
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Especially 3 up with RVP and Rooney still on....

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    4. FACUPARSE
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      De Gea sent off, Rooney in goal

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      1. JWF
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        And get a penalty save. Sweet.

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        1. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 4 months ago

          Haha, imagine it!

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  14. Milner4eva
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    12 years, 4 months ago

    Was so scared that RvP was gonna be taken off when I saw 3 subs...

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  15. FPL Blow-In
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    • 13 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Rooney guaranteed 90 now and vidic

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

      I took both out this week.

      Hilarious stuff.

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      1. Robbens Diving Instructor
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        lol

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  16. Raul
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    12 years, 4 months ago

    Why take negredo off, aguero is 10000 times more valuable. Someone has aguero captain, I down care if negredo played midweek, you don't risk aguero Ffs

    Bloody hell negredo I needed more from you

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    1. The EJJ
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Played 120 midweek

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      1. Raul
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        Doesn't matter, you take aguero off before negredo 9 times out of 10. Much less valuable.

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    2. The Finnisher
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      12 years, 4 months ago

      Had a knock apparently.

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  17. Piggs Boson
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    Very risky move from Moyes. Hopefully United don't get an injury 😐

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    1. JJO
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Maybe those 3 were injured ?

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      1. Piggs Boson
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        Doubt it. Rafael had a knock, but Evans and Cleverley seemed fit.

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    2. Colonel Shoe 肝池
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      12 years, 4 months ago

      extremely risky, plus not protecting your prize assets really

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

      Strange move. Don't understand it.

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    4. The Shadow
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      RVP who could use a rest now has to play 90 in a game that's already won.

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      1. Mull
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        12 years, 4 months ago

        He doesn't need a rest. 😆

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  18. JK - Cønt ⭐
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    12 years, 4 months ago

    Close from Arnie

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  19. Thomass
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    12 years, 4 months ago

    Wow, Moyes you crazy 😯 very unusual thing to do.

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    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
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      12 years, 4 months ago

      bit disrespectful

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      1. beric
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        haha

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    2. TorresMagic™
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      • 16 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      2 were forced.

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      1. Thomass
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        Ahh, cheers

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  20. DonTheSpecialOne
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    • 15 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Team Oranje up by 41 pts at half time. Check your Mail lads.

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    1. Piggs Boson
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      🙂

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  21. Rupert The Horse
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    • 13 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Is Moyes thinking about goal difference?

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  22. Fin
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Januzaj another 90!! Looks a fantastic acquisition if you got him at 4.5

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    1. Sting
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      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Benched him 🙁

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    2. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      4.7*

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  23. Parm
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    • 14 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    de Gea
    Valencia, Smalling, Vidic, Evra.
    Januzaj, Jones, Fellaini, Kagawa.
    Rooney, RVP.

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    1. The EJJ
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      12 years, 4 months ago

      Januzaj starts!

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    2. Rupert The Horse
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      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Champions league away game on Tuesday. I would have thought the like os Rooney and RvP would have been protected.

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  24. DonTheSpecialOne
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    • 15 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    McCormack 😎

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  25. Milner4eva
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    come on RvP

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  26. The Finnisher
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    12 years, 4 months ago

    Elmander 😆

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  27. Acquafresca
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    12 years, 4 months ago

    Evra + Vidic the only 2 defenders to play 90.

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  28. mattyrobinson
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    • 15 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Sunderland have used all 3 subs at half time too, why such a lack of publicity? 😛

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  29. GreennRed
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    12 years, 4 months ago

    Hop off the bus Gus !

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  30. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
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    12 years, 4 months ago

    come on rooney, we want more 👿

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