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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. sinik
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 7 months ago

    if Arsenal and Pool keep cleanies, not only will I break 80 points for the first time this season, I'll be doing it with probably 90+!

    and no hits! oh the joy of no hits..

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    1. Halftime
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 7 months ago

      Same for me, heading for one of my biggest non-DGW hauls!

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    2. Rossamous
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 7 months ago

      Looking at ~100 if everything goes as planned

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  2. Azerbaijan Shopping Centre
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 7 months ago

    Hazard is killing me

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

    @Thomass

    What happened to hazards 2 points? 😀

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    1. Thomass
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 7 months ago

      I know, it's a shame

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  4. DonTheSpecialOne
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 7 months ago

    Great Soton conceded, Clyne sub at 59th min would've been boring

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  5. Colonel Shoe 肝池
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 7 months ago

    who assisted the liverpool goals please?

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

      Coutinho and Sterling, first one should go to Gerrard.

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      1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 7 months ago

        thanks mate

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  6. GK
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 7 months ago

    After weeks of rubbish scores Gabbidon, Hazard, Ramsey, Ozil, Aguero and Captain Suarez - "I salute you"

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    1. Towsor44
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 7 months ago

      +1. What a night!

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  7. nevins84
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 7 months ago

    78pts and counting

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  8. Hect.OR 98th
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 7 months ago

    I'm on 88! Crazy evening.

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    1. Aurora
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 7 months ago

      74 here, hold on for the cleanies lads.
      Come on!

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  9. super zlatan
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 7 months ago

    Whitts nearly scored

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    1. LewanGOALski
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 7 months ago

      ayyyyy

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  10. New Ghost
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 7 months ago

    My bench next GW:

    Rooney, Ravel, Wilson

    FFS 😆

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  11. Mak_Gold
    12 years, 7 months ago

    Did Clyne come off?

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    1. DonTheSpecialOne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 7 months ago

      Yep

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  12. The Bandit
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 7 months ago

    Hazard is unplayable... I didn't play him 😀

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    1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 7 months ago

      😆

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    2. For Fuchs Sake
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 7 months ago

      Ha ha!!

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    3. KunBaYaya My Lord
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 7 months ago

      haha shame.

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  13. Simon69
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 7 months ago

    Anyone watching the Pool game? Did Suarez decide to go off for a stroll?

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  14. Tim Canterbury
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 7 months ago

    74 points 😯

    Suarez (c)
    Hazard
    Aguero
    Ramsey
    Clyne
    Evra
    Migs

    Yikes!

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    1. Messiah Hazard
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 7 months ago

      87 for me

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  15. Towsor44
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 7 months ago

    Torres off, Demba Ba on

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  16. afcblegend
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 7 months ago

    I think this has safely decided the debate surrounding Oscar vs Hazard

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  17. Limbo
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 7 months ago

    This might be a record for me, in terms of players scoring goals. 7 goals so far...

    Hazard x 2, Ozil 1, Suarez x 3, Aguero x 1

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  18. MJ6987
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 7 months ago

    No Hazard = red arrow

    🙁

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

      My run of 8 greens may be spoilt!

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  19. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 7 months ago

    Need a goal from Nasri or two 🙁

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  20. Thomass
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 7 months ago

    Come on Rooney

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  21. Cheggers
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 7 months ago

    in the garden of edin babbbbbbbyyyy

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    1. chrisjdgrady
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 7 months ago

      Lol

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  22. super zlatan
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 7 months ago

    Fook sake united please score

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  23. The Finnisher
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 7 months ago

    Well Hazard in is obvious, albeit a week earlier then planned. Lukaku away to Arsenal probably not the best option but it'll have to do.

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

      Can you believe Hazard?

      Monster.

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    2. MJ6987
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 7 months ago

      For Ozil?

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      1. The Finnisher
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 7 months ago

        For Sessegnon.

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  24. chrisjdgrady
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 7 months ago

    What happened to Clyne?

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

      Injured.

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  25. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 7 months ago

    Went Walcott over Hazard. Red Arrow.

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    1. LewanGOALski
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 7 months ago

      same 🙁

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    2. caio89
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 7 months ago

      Same 🙁

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  26. Messiah Hazard
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 7 months ago

    after the first day of last GW I expected so much, but this week has gone even better... Proud to be playing FPL...

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  27. Mr Smith
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 7 months ago

    Come on Lukaku, let's have it.

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    1. Limbo
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 7 months ago

      Indeed - would crown a wonderful night...

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  28. dmcqt
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 7 months ago

    I just hit 81 pre-bonus with no hits and 15 bonus points predicted so far. It's a happy day!

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  29. Namtab Nomolos
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 7 months ago

    Revised post: Just in case you're having a good week and think you can make up ground on the top 1000.

    From Smarty Pant's top 1000 stats (they'll be staying top 1000)

    STARTING FORWARDS
    Total: 24 different forwards
    1 Suárez 93.4%
    2 Agüero 75.1%

    CAPTAINCY
    Total: 12 captain choices
    1 Suárez 80.8%
    2 Agüero 8.6%

    STARTING GOALKEEPERS
    Total: 23 different goalkeepers
    1 Mignolet 44.6%
    2 Szczesny 7.4%

    STARTING DEFENDERS
    Total: 75 different defenders
    1 Zabaleta 38.5%
    2 Mertesacker 38.3%

    STARTING MIDFIELDERS
    Total: 71 different midfielders
    1 Ramsey 96.5%
    2 Yaya Touré 54.2%
    3 Özil 39.5%
    (4 Morrison but who needs his 1 point?)
    5 Hazard 25.4%

    That will be a good 90-100 points for most of them this week.

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  30. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 7 months ago

    Well, I do not have a lot of points. But my midfield has!!! 🙂

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