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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.

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  1. nibir
    12 years, 10 months ago

    A) Nasri & Remy
    B) Rooney & Pablo
    choose 1

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    1. Aurora
      12 years, 10 months ago

      Neither

      Rooney and Morrison

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    2. EmreCan Hustle
      12 years, 10 months ago

      B

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    3. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      12 years, 10 months ago

      B but get another mid

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    4. RÏɠBY
      12 years, 10 months ago

      1

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  2. Turtlepower
    12 years, 10 months ago

    Recommended defender 4.8 and under? Already have Mignolet, Coleman, Mertesacker, Clyne and Chester. Vlaar?

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  3. BenDavies
    12 years, 10 months ago

    Why is Lampard not playing ahead of Essien? Jose: Genius or just irresponsible?

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    1. Wilshere Knowledge
      12 years, 10 months ago

      Probably doesn't trust Mikel being pressed.

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      1. Wilshere Knowledge
        12 years, 10 months ago

        Lampard* sorry. He is a bit slow on the ball.

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    2. Back to Back Ballacks
      12 years, 10 months ago

      rest, 2 more games this week so he will prob play in both those

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    3. Debauchy
      12 years, 10 months ago

      Reckless. Underestimate Saints at yr peril.

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  4. Revival
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    12 years, 10 months ago

    Anyone think Mourinho will make changes at halftime if it stays 1-0

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    1. onionbarje
      12 years, 10 months ago

      one change is obvious, Essien to anyone on the bench

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    2. The Sarjeant
      12 years, 10 months ago

      I'd love it is Hazard was took off! It'll mean I go through to the next round of the PP Cup!

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    3. jas5sk - Youtube channel
      12 years, 10 months ago

      He'll do what he can to get it to 2-0

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    4. Declan
      12 years, 10 months ago

      Yup Essien ➡ Fat Frank

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    5. RÏɠBY
      12 years, 10 months ago

      probably not because he is a dick

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  5. BOOM XHAKALACA
    12 years, 10 months ago

    Giroud, Ivan -> Rooney, Ward 2FT
    Yay or nay?

    Have Ramsey and Ozil for Arsenal coverage

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    1. Reedy
      12 years, 10 months ago

      Looks good

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  6. jas5sk - Youtube channel
    12 years, 10 months ago

    OSCAR!! SHameful dive!

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    1. Breadbin
      12 years, 10 months ago

      He hurt his leg, leave it out.

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  7. beric
    12 years, 10 months ago

    swansea playing nice football

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  8. Chu Young Ping Pong
    12 years, 10 months ago

    At least score 1 goal Sergio..

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    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      12 years, 10 months ago

      4 would be better.

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  9. Podge
    12 years, 10 months ago

    Oscar looks hurt

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    1. Podge
      12 years, 10 months ago

      Or just a spoofing b'stard

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      1. RÏɠBY
        12 years, 10 months ago

        you even have to ask?

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  10. Bubz
    12 years, 10 months ago

    Oscar crocked

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  11. BobB
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    12 years, 10 months ago

    Give him one...

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  12. BenDavies
    12 years, 10 months ago

    Eva's on the pitch 😉

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  13. RÏɠBY
    12 years, 10 months ago

    c'mon zab.. make my day

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  14. FACUPARSE
    12 years, 10 months ago

    Mourinho has lost it. However they will get a dive penalty and come back...

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    1. Breadbin
      12 years, 10 months ago

      Chelsea supporter?

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      1. jas5sk - Youtube channel
        12 years, 10 months ago

        😆

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      2. FACUPARSE
        12 years, 10 months ago

        big time

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    2. Pork Pie Sausage Roll
      12 years, 10 months ago

      sounds about right. Standard Hazard fluke goal

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    3. Debauchy
      12 years, 10 months ago

      Not Fpl wise but Cmon Saints !

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  15. Willis.
    12 years, 10 months ago

    Rooney to Suarez was a wise move, wasn't it... The only player to have blanked in my team so far...

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  16. FISSH
    12 years, 10 months ago

    If Oscar is injured that's yet another injury for my team. It's ridiculous.

    Walcott, Benteke, silva x2, Chester, michu, Baines when is it gonna stoppppppp

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    1. Wilshere Knowledge
      12 years, 10 months ago

      That's a very small list compared to most mate.

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    2. RÏɠBY
      12 years, 10 months ago

      stop buying primadonnas

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      1. Back to Back Ballacks
        12 years, 10 months ago

        😆

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  17. FACUPARSE
    12 years, 10 months ago

    Anyone think Fulham could be relegated?

    Muelenstein has no experience of being a manager

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    1. Podge
      12 years, 10 months ago

      He has about 2 weeks in fairness 🙂

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    1. THE Wild Rover
      12 years, 10 months ago

      Shoprano

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      1. RÏɠBY
        12 years, 10 months ago

        true fact
        he's never looked THAT happy

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    2. Declan
      12 years, 10 months ago

      class. 🙂

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  18. Declan
    12 years, 10 months ago

    I think I've derailed the Kun and Suarez bandwagons. 🙁

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  19. Mojo Rojo
    12 years, 10 months ago

    Oscar injured

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  20. Pinoche
    12 years, 10 months ago

    Oscar coming off

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  21. Rafabio
    12 years, 10 months ago

    Oscar coming off?

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    1. THE Wild Rover
      12 years, 10 months ago

      No

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      1. THE Wild Rover
        12 years, 10 months ago

        Yes

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      2. r0nh
        12 years, 10 months ago

        Are you sure?

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      3. Rafabio
        12 years, 10 months ago

        He's off now. Dang. Almost scored just now too.

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  22. Revival
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    12 years, 10 months ago

    Activity on the Chelsea bench surrounding Lampard, Oscar not going to continue

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  23. FPL Daniel
    12 years, 10 months ago

    Aguero looks tired

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    1. Breadbin
      12 years, 10 months ago

      Stirrer - He played 45 mins midweek.

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  24. r0nh
    12 years, 10 months ago

    Anyone watching the City game?

    Aguero playing well/bad?

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    1. FPL Notebook (John)
      12 years, 10 months ago

      Not too badly - creating chances for others but they're not taking them. Loads of space is being created, so there probably will be more goals in it

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  25. Elniñorules
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    12 years, 10 months ago

    Lamps coming on for Oscar

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    1. Bubz
      12 years, 10 months ago

      What?

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      1. Elniñorules
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        12 years, 10 months ago

        Why?

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    2. Elniñorules
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      12 years, 10 months ago

      Oooooh Babyyyyyy. Almost.

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    3. Reedy
      12 years, 10 months ago

      dammit

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  26. Aurora
    12 years, 10 months ago

    Oscar!!!!!!

    On the line!

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  27. Werkself
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    12 years, 10 months ago

    Oscar coming off?

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  28. NATSTER
    12 years, 10 months ago

    City will play 9 matches over the next 30 days. Rotation is inevitable.

    C'mon Kün! A Brace, I need.

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  29. Licky
    12 years, 10 months ago

    What is with Boruc's tattoo? Makes it look like he's in the Secret Service.

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    1. Berbalove
      12 years, 10 months ago

      Makes him look like an idiot, if you ask me.

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      1. jas5sk - Youtube channel
        12 years, 10 months ago

        ...An idiot what a sweeeeeet tattoo

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