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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. Scottys Army
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    WAZZA OWNERS

    LMAO

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

      The feck? He's scored like 50 points in the last 5 games 😕

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

      LOL at you not getting all the points he has scored

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

      You are an idiot

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    4. Granville
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      • 16 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Why do people feel the need to be so mean spirited.

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

    -4 for rooney. Absolute clunge, ffs. Got Rmo as well :@

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

    Januzaj on

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  4. Mr Smith
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Stick that in your pipe and smoke it rival!

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  5. Liastro ⭐️
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    At least Moyes has got an excuse to rest him now before the Xmas schedule!

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  6. theunwiseone
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    I will cry if Gerrard doesn't get those 2 assists after bringing him this week. Lots and lots of tears

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  7. Somalion
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    Well I did say Rooney could lose the head against Everton and get booked....

    Still unlucky to owners, should have scored by now.

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

    Chelsea 44 goals

    4 of those by a striker

    #hazardalltheway

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    1. MJ6987
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      Looks that way. Why did I get Oscar a few weeks ago?

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  9. MJ6987
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    Ah well, I won't need to get Rooney in yet

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

    Clyne out. Did he made the 60min?

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

      Gone off? They conceded anyway so no CS.

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

    Time to sell for Kun.
    Get me a parting goal Roo

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  12. Viper
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    The only downside to this week is Rooney in for a hit. It did involve Gabbidon though 🙂

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  13. r0nh
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    Rooney's fat!!!

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

      So are you.

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

    What's up with JWP?

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  15. isacki: full casual
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    I saw 4 pages appear. I assume Rooney just got flamed.

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

    Hazard goal and booked

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

    Hazard. Boom

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  18. Granville
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    • 16 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Missing Rooney and Ravel this weekend now

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    1. The3rdTurd
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      Hope you got a good bench.

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  19. sinik
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    I wonder how much of an effect missing that game will actually have on Rooney's form since he'll only miss ~9 days instead of ~14.

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

    Did this clown just bring on Fonte? I have Coleman and Ward on my bench. What a cornflake.

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  21. DonTheSpecialOne
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    Hazard 😀 😀

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

      goal? assist?

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

        Goal!

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

          and was considering dropping Haz for Walcott..back to season keeper status for the time being 😛 😆

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  22. 5678
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Did anyone not captain Suarez that's taking this seriously?

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      1. Dr Dream
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        Yeah..MY MATE AND RIVAL...!!!...har har har...C RAmsey, what was he thinking ?

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    • Pinoche
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      HAZARD!!

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    • beric
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      ah shit hazard again

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    • Dr Dream
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Gotta love Everton..if they can keep this together it will now be 15 clean sheets since GW30 last season

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      1. Limbo
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        12 years, 3 months ago

        Yeah. Just plodding along. Keeping it quiet...

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    • Pinoche
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Hazard yc

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

        who cares when he just scored?

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    • SuperOsçarBaby
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Team Hazard wins

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    • Jax
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      chelski score

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    • For Fuchs Sake
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Hazard! DAMN!

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    • Towsor44
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Lamps assist

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