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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. Djerbil
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 7 days ago

    62 points, 7 points tonight will surely drop from current overall 52k

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    1. Sess!
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 7 days ago

      Don't be silly. You know it's a good score.

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      1. Djerbil
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 7 days ago

        7 points tonight is disappointing from 5 players, not the overall score

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    2. Mr Smith
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 7 days ago

      7pts only today will probably result in a fall from your current rank.

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  2. MJ6987
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    12 years, 7 days ago

    How long are Goalies out with dislocated finger?

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    1. Hect.OR 98th
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 7 days ago

      Hopefully it's put back, splinted and he'll play midweek.

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    2. Obi Wan Elokobi
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 7 days ago

      I dislocated mine could play next day just got it put back into place

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  3. Hect.OR 98th
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    12 years, 7 days ago

    After 35 from 4 yesterday I'm disappointed to finish on 68. Shouldn't be greedy but Suarez, Aguero and Hazard let me down. Should have kept Ozil too.

    I've got the Boruc/Harper pairing. Makes sense to upgrade Harper but to whom? Have 5.3 to spend.

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  4. SPorting
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 7 days ago

    61pts after baps.

    I'll take that every week (except a DGW maybe).

    8.9m in the bank so just enough to do Oscar -> Gerrard. It was meant to be.

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    1. Woy of the Wovers
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 7 days ago

      8.9m!!!!

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      1. SPorting
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 7 days ago

        Well, 0.1m in the bank + 8.8m Oscar 😀

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  5. Call Me Old Fashioned
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 7 days ago

    I captain Aguero for 3rd time season, for the first time since GW3. 16pts total from those 3 games. Lowest score at home in last 5 home games.

    Bloody typical of my season that he gets 1pt today, bloody typical. Cant get a break, thought my luck was turning this season

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    1. Mr Smith
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 7 days ago

      Would you mind not jinxing it for everyone else! 😆

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      1. Call Me Old Fashioned
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 7 days ago

        I only have not managed to jinx Ramsey, he seems immune

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    2. isacki: full casual
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 7 days ago

      Unlucky. Ridiculous day and my first captain fail of the season. At least got that out of the way.

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  6. Dr Dream
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 7 days ago

    Gonna be a strange week score wise....how many of the top 100k will have had both of, and C one of, Suarex and Aguero ?...I'll guess at least 80 % ..maybe more. Not sure how that will work out rank wise even for low scorers...

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    1. Raddy
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 7 days ago

      I know..yet some very high ownership players scored too..

      Gonna be a tricky one to call, i'm going 45.

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    2. Woy of the Wovers
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 7 days ago

      Over 80% I think. But most own Ramsey and Coleman so they'll still get a creditable score.

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  7. Sarri-ball
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 7 days ago

    Santon out in?

    A) Cahill
    B) Evans

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  8. Chris_Fàbregas #DOOS…
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 7 days ago

    Is it wise to do Oscar>Walcott now??

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    1. Make United Great Again
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 7 days ago

      I'm considering it

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  9. keeney
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 7 days ago

    3rd round of the paddy power cup beep beep

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  10. Deulo10
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 7 days ago

    Boruc AND Oscar injured?? Aguero (C) and Suarez got me a combined 4 points?? Damn....
    Anyone know the severity of the injuries?

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    1. MJ6987
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 7 days ago

      I had the same. Typical of this season. And Davis injured so no back up!

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      1. Deulo10
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 7 days ago

        Yepp I have a non playing goalkeeper as backup...sucks :/

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  11. Mojo Rojo
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 7 days ago

    Anyone know the extent of Boruc's injury? Looked like he dislocated his thumb. Also, is Gazza ahead of Davis as reserve GK?

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    1. Raddy
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 7 days ago

      Davis next in line for the throne i believe.

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  12. Make United Great Again
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 7 days ago

    Oscar > Walcott (Triple Arsenal v Hull)

    Ozil > Hazard by Saturday.

    YAY OR NAY?!

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  13. Johnny139
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 7 days ago

    Guys, any help? Which would you go for long term?

    a) Hazard & Lukaku

    b) Cabaye (or anyone under £7.2m) & Rooney

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  14. Wirtzle Gummidge
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 7 days ago

    Checked the replay, Terry got a touch on the Cahil goal.

    Won't hold my breath though.

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    1. isacki: full casual
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 7 days ago

      Didn't Ba hit it afterwards?

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      1. The Bandit
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 7 days ago

        Ba hit the post and the rebound may have brushed Terry before Cahill headed it but it will stay as a Ba assist imo

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        1. Wirtzle Gummidge
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 7 days ago

          When it came back off the post it brushed Terry, that's what I meant 🙂

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    2. super zlatan
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 7 days ago

      Email FPL. I need all the points I can get.

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  15. jas5sk - Youtube channel
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 7 days ago

    Who to (c)?

    A) Ozil

    B) Ramsey

    C) Giroud

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    1. tornadoamr
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 7 days ago

      best mid under 5m for next gameweek ?
      JWP/Bannan/Jedinak/delph/Redmond?

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      1. jas5sk - Youtube channel
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 7 days ago

        Morrison

        Lionel Bannan is good, but Ward-P is better

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        1. tornadoamr
          • 15 Years
          12 years, 7 days ago

          i have morrison
          someone else may be ?

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    2. 1-1 at Newcastle
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 7 days ago

      b

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  16. SuperOsçarBaby
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 7 days ago

    proud Gazzaniga owner 😎

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    1. FPL Daniel
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 7 days ago

      well done mate

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  17. Deulo10
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 7 days ago

    Well he did come on after Boruc got injured, so I'm guessing yes.. Thinking on doing Boruc to Gazza depending on the severity of the injury..

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    1. Deulo10
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 7 days ago

      Reply fail..... @Quimby

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  18. RÏɠBY
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 7 days ago

    hull fans not wanting name change.. could you pick a worst name that hull?

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    1. RÏɠBY
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 7 days ago

      kingston for the win!

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  19. Sif
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 7 days ago

    How is JayRod still on for 3baps for scoring one goal in a 3-1 defeat?

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  20. AF90
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 7 days ago

    Would you do Remy ---> Giroud for free?....would I'd have Rooney/Suarez/Giroud upfront for next 2 GW's. Looks too tempting not to.

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  21. FORCA INTER
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 7 days ago

    Vorm

    Pieters , Clyne , Ward

    Walcott , Hazard , Couthino , Ravel

    Aguero , Suarez(C) , Rooney

    yep that's my team for next gw

    transfers confirmed

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    1. MJ6987
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 7 days ago

      What did you do?

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  22. Scottys Army
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 7 days ago

    No news of any gerrard injury I hope ?

    need to buy him tonight due to him rising in price

    cheers

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  23. Back to Back Ballacks
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 7 days ago

    63 points, feels like 163
    Watch out top 1.4 mill, I'm on my way 😎

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    1. HVT
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 7 days ago

      Pure luck IMO.

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      1. Back to Back Ballacks
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 7 days ago

        😯
        Bring it on pipe holder!

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  24. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 7 days ago

    Boruc/Davis combo not looking so clever right now

    If Boruc is out, best replacement? Would be for a hit.

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    1. Back to Back Ballacks
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 7 days ago

      Gazzinga

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      1. MJ6987
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 7 days ago

        Only if he is out long term.

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    2. Djerbil
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 7 days ago

      I'm going Mignolet but u need funds

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    3. MJ6987
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 7 days ago

      I was thinking maybe De Gea

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  25. AF90
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 7 days ago

    Want to get red of Brady but not many options for £6.3m....any suggestions please!?

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  26. tornadoamr
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 7 days ago

    best mid under 5m for next gameweek ?
    JWP/Bannan/Jedinak/delph/Redmond?

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  27. Declan
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 7 days ago

    Tremmel > Kun 😆

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  28. Ginkapo FPL
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 7 days ago

    @Isacki - Do you still not rate Nasri as an asset? I really think he is the real deal this season. I have Yaya myself so wont get him anyway.

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    1. RÏɠBY
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      12 years, 7 days ago

      there's been reports that he's woken up to being not a journeyman
      i think he's really starting to make an effort.. makes you wonder what arsene manmanagement is like

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    2. isacki: full casual
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 7 days ago

      He was insanely good today and it was uncomfortable viewing admittedly. He just isn't like this most weeks those.

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      1. isacki: full casual
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 7 days ago

        *though.

        He has all those 'nearly' moments that don't go in. He's also let owners down massively in the last few weeks, no points in a 6-0 win and 1 assist in a 7-0 win plus the blank at Sunderland.

        You just don't know what you're gonna get from him.

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  29. BenDavies
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 7 days ago

    Paulinho or Lallana in for this gameweek?

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  30. Ludo
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 7 days ago

    You know you've had a good couple of days when you go in with the confident intention of saving FT this GW, and come out weighing up whether or not a -8 could be worth it...

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