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1 December 2013 5613 comments
Mark Mark
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With Aaron Ramsey’s latest points haul still resonating within the Fantasy Football community, we now look forward to Sunday’s quartet of matches which promise to round the Gameweek off with a bang.

Proceedings begin early, with the midday kick-off at the Lane finding a Spurs side desperate to recover from their Etihad mauling against champions United. With Andre Villas-Boas on the tightrope and Wayne Rooney in red-hot form, the day looks set to get off to an intriguing start.

That’s followed by Liverpool’s visit to the KC Stadium, as Luis Suarez looks to claim his latest set of points against a Hull defence that has allowed just two goals in front of their own fans. A pair of late afternoon kick-offs come next, with Chelsea taking on Southampton at the Bridge, while City’s steamrolling home form is set to go through the gears again as Swansea draw up in Manchester.

With Rooney, Suarez and Sergio Aguero on show and sporting the armband for so many Fantasy managers, today’s events are set to cause a major swing in the ranks and mini-leagues.

The early team news from North London finds Rooney safely snuggled in the United attack although, once again, Robin van Persie is absent. The Dutchman doesn’t even make the matchday squad as his Fanatasy stock continues to diminish at pace. David Moyes is able to welcome back Nemanja Vidic, however, and he takes his place in a back four alongside Jonny Evans, with Chris Smalling at right-back. Phil Jones occupies a midfield role once more, while Shinji Kagawa earns only his third league start of the season.

Villas-Boas shuffles again, making an array of changes from the side that was humiliated at City. Nacer Chadli earns a recall on the flank, whle Mousa Dembele is also back in the lineup in the middle of the park: Lewis Holtby and Erik Lamela make way. Meanwhile, at the back, Vlad Chiriches replaces Younes Kaboul who drops to the bench.

Our Dugout Discussion chatroom is open and available throughout all today’s matches, right up until the final whistles at Stamford Bridge and the Etihad.

Mark Mark created the beast. He's now looking to tame it.

  1. Back to Back Ballacks
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    INAUGURAL WEEKLY BALLACKS FRY UP SWEEPSTAKES
    How many minutes will be gone in the Pool match when she drops the fry in?
    I was told 10 minutes 12 minutes ago so I'm gonna go with 74
    burnt sausage for closest guess 🙂

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

      72mins

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  2. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Suarez and aguero will be excellent for me 😀

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    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Blank*

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  3. Bubz
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Azard peno today please!

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

      missed 😉

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  4. The Finnisher
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Ward-Prowse looking nailed on then?

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

      Defo getting him in my January WC if he continues to rack up the starts until then. Good rotation with Ravel.

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  5. BantamPhil
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Clichy Yaya and Aguero (C) triple Man City at home here we come 😀

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

      zab will finally assist someone..

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  6. Jafooli
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Zabber goal today please.

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  7. Zombie
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    a) Fonte -> Azpi

    or

    b) Sess -> Wally

    or

    c) Sess -> Navas

    1 FT

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    1. Test Eagles
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      We'll start calling you the Oracle

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

      Saw them on the way to the ground. Both looked really tired. Think they had a big night last night. Oscar still had a can of Special Brew in his hand.

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

    Vorm is no longer 1st choice?

    just i needed , waste transfer on gk

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

      i think you've lost your mojo
      you probably should quit.. no offence

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    2. DRIZ ✅
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      wow bad week for you forca

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  10. A Defender's Nightmare
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Anybody considering Pablo Hernandez ahead of his 2 home fixtures?

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

      I am if i decide to get Rooney

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

      Had him throughout his injury..Bugger has dropped 0.3 in price. He better come good now

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    3. RÏɠBY
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      moyes?

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  11. vodkapad
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Quietest I've seen Suarez in a long time

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

      needs some chum thrown on the pitch

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  12. FantasyNik123
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    City win 5-0. Chelsea win 4-0. Other predictions?

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

      you mid 2m table

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

    it looks like Kim & Barkley out, JWP & RavMo in for free to sort out my mid-line a bit. Only shame Ravel is on 4 yellows 🙁

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  14. MattysFantasyFooty
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Can someone tell me is Suarez is looking likely to score this game?

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    1. FantasyNik123
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Maybe one lucky one.

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    2. Bubz
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Far from it

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

      Mot even slightly. But he can do nothing throughout the match and still get away with a goal.

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    4. A Defender's Nightmare
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Yes

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    5. Phaze 1
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      had 1 tame sot. Nothing getting much love in this game

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    6. Test Eagles
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Appears perhaps not, been very out of sorts and getting rubbish service (Sterling has got 2 gears and both are shite) ... but Luis works in mysterious ways, you never know

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    7. Brouhaha
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Well he's had much better games but coutinho is about to come on and i wouldnt rule out suarez getting a goal -EVER!

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

    Any idea what happened to Januzaj today?

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    1. Your Mum's Athletic
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      squad player

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    2. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Nothing.

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

        He's featured in the majority of united line ups this season.

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    3. Jafooli
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Xmas shopping

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

        He out for Wally tonight.think Cout must get in on Wed.

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    4. RÏɠBY
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      he had a hard look at himself

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

      .....so no one knows.

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  16. Mr. O'Connell
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    aguero 2+ goals and hazard anytime goal = 13/1. Aguero 1 goal and 3 assists probably. HAzard 2 assists. I don't have either player.

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  17. Demí
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    @alibendertv now
    Chelsea make 3 changes from West Ham. Mikel, Lampard and Eto'o make way for Essien Mata and Torres

    More confirmation

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

      Hazard on pens 🙂

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

    Yay Shaw's back 🙂

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  19. nibir
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Remy + Coutinho = Rooney + Pablo
    Sounds good??

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  20. jonnybhoy
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    God this is depressing (Suarez (C))

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

    Mataaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

    That is all.

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    1. Mílanista
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Thomass brain was right

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

        I can feel a Juan Mata special coming up...

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        1. Mílanista
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 3 months ago

          I could really do with a Terry 15 point special and a baby haul

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  22. DRIZ ✅
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    Wow Forca 23 pts this week. big shock for the fpl king.

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

      link?

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  23. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Boruc saving a Hazard pen would be soooo good!

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    1. Just A Hat
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      +1

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    2. Phaze 1
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      +2

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  24. MJ6987
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Can't believe I am reduced to shopping in the Palace defence aisle in order to get Rooney in.

    Which of these is best one to get (nailed on, chance of attack points, chance of baps)

    A. Gabbidon
    B. Ward
    C. Moxey

    Looks like A as long as he's nailed?

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

      A

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    2. 1justlookin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Im thinking B), Gabbidon has the threat of Mariappa. Cant believe I took a HIT to get rid of Rooney for Aguero 🙁 🙁

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    3. Zep
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      I'm going with Ward on account of his superior BPS...

      He also comes out on top on the comparison tool against the others, despite less game time than Moxey and Delaney...

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      1. MJ6987
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        OK cheers

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

    Walker likely to get any bps despite conceding 2 ?

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    1. Pork Pie Sausage Roll
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Rooney 3

      Walker Dembele Sandro Jones 2

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  26. Test Eagles
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    SUAREZ!!!!'

    Should really hurry up and score

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  27. HurriKane
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Mazacar is back 🙂

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  28. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Highest GW score on here so far. Anyone above 60 points?

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    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      51

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

        Top 10k for you this evening, well played.

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        1. Epic Fail
          • 15 Years
          12 years, 3 months ago

          Cheers. I thought it was gonna go all downhill after my nightmare of ditching Ozil.

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

      Some are, not me 28(-4)

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    3. DRIZ ✅
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      54

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    4. Call Me Old Fashioned
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      59 atm. soom be on 60 when Migs 60mins point gets added

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

      with rooney's 3 baps im on 61

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

        I'm on 57 with 4 more to go

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  29. Your Mum's Athletic
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Moses has been hideous! If Coutinho is fit for the bench, bring him on for 20 minutes BR

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  30. Evs
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    • 16 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    LFC a bit flat?

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

      that's like saying paul daniels is a bit crap

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