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4 December 2013 4396 comments
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After last night’s single goal encounter at Selhurst Park, we brace ourselves for the remaining nine Gameweek 14 fixtures this evening. Luis Suarez carries the armband hopes of many a Fantasy manager into this evening’s home game with Norwich, Wayne Rooney will be hoping to maintain his fine form against former club Everton, whilst Sergio Aguero travels to The Hawthorns, where the hosts conceded twice against goal-shy Villa in the previous match in front of their own fans:

Here’s a heads-up on the main news from this evening’s line-ups:

The major shock arrives at the Emirates where Nicklas Bendtner starts up front for Arsenal in place of Olivier Giroud. Theo Walcott is benched again as Arsene Wenger keeps faith in Aaron Ramsey and Mesut Ozil, despite fears of rotation. James Chester is back in the Hull XI for the first time since recovering from a hamstring injury – he replaces the suspended Curtis Davies.

Paul Lambert drops Christian Benteke to the bench for Villa’s trip to Southampton, as Libor Kozak gets the nod in a 3-5-2 for the midlands outfit. Jose Fonte is benched for the hosts, as Maya Yoshida partners Dejan Lovren in central defence. Rickie Lambert replaces Pablo Osvaldo up top, whilst Paolo Gazzaniga and Steven Davis come in for the injured Artur Boruc and Morgan Schneiderlin.

Vincent Kompany is back for City’s trip to West Brom, though Alvaro Negredo is surprisingly replaced by Edin Dzeko up front. For the hosts, Stephane Sessegnon is benched as Steve Clarke makes three changes to his side.

Philippe Coutinho returns to the Liverpool XI for the visit of Norwich, as do Daniel Agger and Joe Allen, with Victor Moses, Kolo Toure and Lucas dropping out. Gary Hooper is omitted from the Canaries XI as Chris Hughton drafts in Bradley Johnson and switches to one up top.

Willian, Juan Mata and Eden Hazard line up behind Fernando Torres for Chelsea’s trip to Sunderland. Frank Lampard also returns to the XI for the Blues – Steven Fletcher is replaced by Jozy Altidore for the Black Cats, with Jack Colback coming in for Seb Larsson in midfield.

Marko Arnautovic makes a quick recovery for Stoke’s trip to Cardiff, though Jon Walters drops to the bench for the Potters. Marc Wilson also comes in after last weekend’s hammering at Goodison, while Malky Mackay makes a couple of alterations for the hosts.

Rafael returns to the starting line-up for United – Chris Smalling partners Nemanja Vidic at centre-half as Jonny Evans drops to the bench. Robin Van Persie is missing yet again, allowing Shinji Kagawa to tuck in behind Wayne Rooney. Ross Barkley and Kevin Mirallas replace Leon Osman and Gerard Deulofeu for Everton at Old Trafford.

Jermain Defoe leads the line for Tottenham’s trip to Fulham, as Roberto Soldado shifts to the bench. Etienne Capoue and Erik Lamela also find a place in the visitors’ XI, whilst new Cottagers boss Rene Meulensteen makes seven changes to his starting line-up.

As always on Matchdays, we’ve opened up our Dugout Discussion chatroom right up until the final whistle for those looking to get involved in a spot of real-time banter.

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

    Ouch those that transferred out mr 😯

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

    Ozil
    Ramsey assist

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

    Booooommmmm Ozil

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  4. r0nh
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Ramsey assist 😎

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  5. Gamst - Up (?) the Rovers
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Giroud > Gouffran (7.3 budget) to facilitate:
    Sess > Hazard

    -4 hit if I do both this round (and Haz will def rise)
    Gouffran got mun, SOU, cry, STK

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    1. Gamst - Up (?) the Rovers
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Worth it?

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      1. super zlatan
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        Lol

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  6. SuperOsçarBaby
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    RAMSEYYYYY

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    1. DonTheSpecialOne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      OZIL

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  7. Ludo
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Ozil!

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    1. Gamst - Up (?) the Rovers
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Haha, people will keep him or get back in now. Perfect!

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

    Just what the doctor ordered yes

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

    Ozil g
    Ramsey a

    Another non event rank wise

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    1. SamH123
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Ozil is not that massively owned is he?
      I've not got him..

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  10. Evans
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Suarez is owned by 33.3% and thus begs the question is this the true number of fpl players ? This based on the premise that Suarez didn't come back to GW 5 and therefore had to be transferred in (active player) And by now everybody playing would have him

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    1. Dial Square
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      no - most in my ML still don't own Suarez - but most are still active.

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    2. isacki: full casual
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Nah far from everyone has him. Many held onto Sturridge. Even RVP was never owned by everyone.

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  11. r0nh
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    100 points likely?

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

      If I owned Hazard over Oscar... Then yes 🙁

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  12. beric
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    lovely stuff

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  13. isacki: full casual
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    More points for Ramsey lol.

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  14. The Wizard of Ozil
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    anyone know why JWP was taking off? hurt or just playing bad? already have ravel out this weekend

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

    damn u ozil

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  16. Acquafresca
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Sold Ozil 😥

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    1. Gazza2000
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      same here

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    2. Evs
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Why? Why?

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    3. Gamst - Up (?) the Rovers
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      good choice

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  17. Towsor44
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    He he!

    Suarez Capt - Check
    Ozil - Check
    Ramsey - Check
    Hazard - Check
    Aguero - Check

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    1. The Wizard of Ozil
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      same as myself 😀

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      1. Towsor44
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        🙂 🙂

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

    OMG Rodriguez

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  19. Fin
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Jrod goal

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  20. Simon69
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Where's the lad saying Ozil's form doesn't justify his price tag? C'mon Rambo

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

    Need a Lukaka goal to be 5/5 on a £5 free bet AGS accumulator.

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  22. Viper
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Ozil & Ramsey to go with Gabbidon, Hazard, Suarez (c) & Aguero 😀

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  23. beric
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    j.rod

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  24. mgilbert86
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    ramsey attacking points again

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

    Clyne assist???

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

      Think so

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  26. FPL Daniel
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Ozil Rambo combo works again. Too bad I sold Ozil. Should have sold Sess instead.

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    1. FPL Daniel
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      But we are all generals after the battle

      It is easier to say now

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

    CLLLYYYYYNE

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  28. The Missing Link
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Ramsey still covers oil 😀

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  29. Evs
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    J rod. Goal.

    Clyne assist 😎

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  30. Acquafresca
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    CLYNNNNNNEEEEE ASSIST

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