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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. SuperOsçarBaby
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    has benteke come on?

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

    TOrres is shit !!! The only reason we are not top of the league !! Our strikers !!! Damn god damn it !!!

    Why we left Lukakakakakkaka.. arhhhh

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

      lukaku also shit
      missed penalty in final

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

        Lukaku is brilliant.

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      2. Limbo
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        Really?

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      3. Bolt-on
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        Rubbish lukaku is a gun

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  3. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    Clyne injured

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

      Good has he completed 60 mins?

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

        More or less

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

          58 ish

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      2. emperikal
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        59 sadly

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

    Rooney out next game

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

      YC

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

    Rooney YC when i get him in.

    TYPICAL!

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

      damn damn damn

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    2. jas5sk - Youtube channel
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Should have scored twice 🙁

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

      Yes Yes Yes

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  6. Tony Yeboah
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    get walcott on now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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

      Not sure why he isn't playing tbh. As coach you'd want him to get at least 45 wouldn't you?!

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

    Why hasn't Suarez scored a couple more this half already? 😉

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    1. In Like Flynn.
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      • 15 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Slacking.

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  8. lespaul
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Vlaar injured ?
    My injuries this week -
    Boruc, Vlaar, Nastasic, Oscar Sturridge and counting

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  9. Crash
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Rooney yellow!

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

    FFS saving a transfer and doing Rooney/Sess > Lukaku/Hazard is looking less and less affordable by the minute.

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  11. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    FFS ROONEY :@ GRRRRRR

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  12. Jax
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    ah nice! now i won't be worried not having him for newcastle game.

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

    As things stand, Utd 11 points behind Arsenal

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

      think united will nick a goal...they rarely go 3 games without a win.

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

        I think Everton will.

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

    nooooooo ronney yellow!

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  15. Parm
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    FFS ROONEY

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

    Rooney yelow hahahahah. great news. i just bought him in

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

      teach me well.

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

    so Roo suspended next GW ? Keeping or selling ?

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

      Selling

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

        really ? with that form and fixtures ?

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  18. Gaz Downright
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    • 15 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    -8pts for Rooney not quite working 😕

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  19. New Ghost
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Damn it Shrek

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  20. Round and Round
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Please stay on the bench Benteke! Clyne assist first sub! Please!

    Or come on and score.

    😉

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  21. Thomass
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Nice one Shrek, your never in my team

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

    Rooney yellow

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

    I called that Rooney yellow card.

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

    Oh dear...

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

      bet you're loving this haha

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

    Rooney booked

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

    eat that sar owners

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  27. Andy1
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Suarez won't score any more now

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

    why he couldn't wait one more week god damn it !! i could have brought lukaka than

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  29. JayBomb
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Ha Rooney yellow!

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  30. Ginkapo FPL
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    I agree Milanista, but as I have Suarez captain I really dont mind

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

      Same captain, no Aleks here

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