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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. Acquafresca
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    AZARRRRRRRR

    to ease the pain

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

    OH HAZARD you BEAUTY

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

    hazarddddddddddddddddd

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

    HAZARD YOU LEG-END!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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

    OMG kozak

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

      That was Hazard mate

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

        no kozak scored for villa...

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

    Now i can save my FT and get wazza after new gme

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  7. Willis.
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    No Hazard!!! Don't take your shirt off!!!

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  8. Ady87
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Pieters subbed at half time. Wow, -1 last week and missing a CS this week. Jeeeeeez

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

    noo hazard!

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  10. Colonel Shoe 肝池
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    hmm not a good day not to own haz

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

    AAAAZZZAARRRRRRRRRR

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

    Kozac goal for Villa (however you spell it). Benteke coming on

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

    Clyne injured or what happened ?

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

    80pts 😯

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  15. Somalion
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Gosh I should own Hazard... He frustrates me too much when I do though.

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

    Coutinho's still not doing much in open play is he 😆

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

    Eden you beaut

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  18. izo
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Where is Bentekers?

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

      Coming on now

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

    Hazard is a beast

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

    Really dislike this kinda thing "OMG LMAO at Rooney owners" Seriously grow up.

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

      LMAO @ LEIF ERIKSON

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    2. Raddy
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Agree 100%,
      They are just morons though, best to ignore.

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

    Hazarrrrrrrrrr. He is unplayable atm. I didn't have the cash and went Gerrard 🙁

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

    what a match in sunderland!

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

    who assisted

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

      Lamps

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

    Non Hazard owner 🙁

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

    Jammy, they said... 🙄

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

      As an owner, I can confirm has has been jammy before, but not tonight.

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

      haha! love the man

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

    Clyne would have lost his 60 mins point anyway....

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

    Clyne was injured.

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

      feck :/

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  28. Gaz Downright
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Hazard getting increasingly hard to ignore 😉

    Come on Yolo, get in

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  29. JWF
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    There was me thinking that Oscar>Haz would be a wasted transfer. Damn.

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

    KOZAKKKKKKKK

    GET IN BERICCCCCCCCCCC

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

      just need barkley, fingers crossed

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