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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. Cheggers
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 4 days ago

    im such an idiot for captaining suarez over hazard

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    1. Jax
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 4 days ago

      eh yeah...

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    2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 4 days ago

      Of course you are. 😛

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  2. FPL Mike the Knight
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 4 days ago

    Just seen that Rooney has his yellow!!! 🙂

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  3. Cole-man of the Ca-hill
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 4 days ago

    Guys.. Hazard or Lampard? Both are doing well..

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    1. chrisjdgrady
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 4 days ago

      Haz

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  4. Aurora
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 4 days ago

    Hazard is explosive
    Oscar is loved

    Take your pick

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  5. Jax
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 4 days ago

    so kozak scores and then they sub him? hmmmm

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  6. Psychos got ya number
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 4 days ago

    A Haz hatty would really make this a special GW!

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  7. Bartowski
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 4 days ago

    This Liverpool game can be filed under stagnant

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  8. FPL Daniel
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 4 days ago

    Januzaj called a penalty. That would have been great for us Rooney and Januzaj combo owners

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  9. Runci
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 4 days ago

    "I will wait one more week to get Hazard." Fu*k

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    1. Messiah Hazard
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      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 days ago

      🙂 got him just before deadline...

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  10. r0nh
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 4 days ago

    Hang on...

    I am happy as my points are high at the moment...

    But everyone seems happy 🙁

    Average this week? 85 points?

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    1. izo
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 days ago

      by the end of the night will be 103

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  11. Spencer
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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    • 14 Years
    12 years, 4 days ago

    Will Benteke be able to get back into the Villa team?!

    Kozak!

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  12. Fin
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 4 days ago

    Bloody Hazard.

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  13. Chris P Bacon
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 4 days ago

    FML. As I said earlier I had both oscar and hazard this week, got rid of hazard for walcott before oscar was declared injured cuz I thought he might be rested, while oscar was more nailed-on...

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  14. Bubz
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 4 days ago

    wait until the games are over to brag about your scores everyone pleaseee

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  15. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 4 days ago

    Bring Walcott on ya tool wenger.

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    1. The Finnisher
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 days ago

      Yeah how do you not make your decisions based on El Berbossa's FPL team!!

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  16. Jimjam
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 4 days ago

    Best sub-6m replacement for Snodgrass?

    Whittingham maybe?

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  17. Colonel Shoe 肝池
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 4 days ago

    why havent i still got yaya again ???

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  18. Heydudes13
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 4 days ago

    Eurgh, why didn't I put Hazard in. Ffs Steven Gerrard.

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    1. Deulo10
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 4 days ago

      Same 🙁

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    2. Somalion
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 4 days ago

      He'll get an assist at least. Not as good I know but he'll be consistent over the season.

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  19. Give The Todd Some Love
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 4 days ago

    Pieters injured?

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  20. Goaldigger
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 4 days ago

    93

    What in the actual eff is going on?

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  21. sinik
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 4 days ago

    managers are so inconsiderate, won't they think of the fantasy players..subbing before 60..tisk tisk..

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  22. isacki: full casual
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 4 days ago

    Simplest rule of FPL - own who you fear.

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    1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 days ago

      b b but theres too many

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    2. Ginkapo FPL
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 days ago

      I fear no one

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  23. Towsor44
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 4 days ago

    Barkley off, Delfoue on

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    1. beric
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 days ago

      damn it 🙁

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  24. Ludo
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 4 days ago

    Benteke on, damn. Still, sitting on 81 (-4) at the moment, can't complain!

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  25. Viper
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 4 days ago

    Don't refresh your scores! It includes Clean sheet points so you may well end up far else than you expect in which case it's an anti-climax!

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    1. isacki: full casual
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 days ago

      This.

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    2. ILOVEBAPS
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 days ago

      This^

      That always hurts.

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  26. isacki: full casual
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 4 days ago

    Benteke on

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  27. Podge
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 4 days ago

    The bald beast scores 🙂 🙂

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    1. Podge
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 days ago

      Shelvey that is 😉

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  28. Bring on the shots
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 4 days ago

    Benteke on

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  29. Valar(Keith)
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 4 days ago

    I want to sleep after the game.. not be part of gerrard assist gate. give him the assist already!!

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  30. DonTheSpecialOne
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 4 days ago

    Looks like Gru will come on soon. Give me a goal, I don't want Brady in.

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