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4 December 2013 4396 comments
Paul Paul
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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. Towsor44
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 4 days ago

    Debouch OG!

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  2. Psychos got ya number
    • 15 Years
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    Shelvey / Toon own goal

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  3. Judas
    • 12 Years
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    WHY doesnt Lampard play every game? When he plays he scores

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

      When 11 games without scoring...

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  4. Nice to Finally Michu
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    12 years, 4 days ago

    Not so upset that Clyne is off now...

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

    swansea score
    saints score

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  6. Legendary!
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    12 years, 4 days ago

    With all these high scores are we sure FPL isnt just trolling us?

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  7. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
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    OMG debuchy

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  8. jas5sk - Youtube channel
    • 14 Years
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    Everton should be winning this

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  9. LewanGOALski
    • 14 Years
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    Osvaldo 2-0

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    1. beric
      • 13 Years
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      2-2*

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  10. Yome
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    12 years, 4 days ago

    Need to bench Rooney next game then, he will have a good rest

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  11. The Finnisher
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    Shelvey!

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

    Lambert assist, Osvaldo goal

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  13. Az
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    • 16 Years
    12 years, 4 days ago

    Blurgh Rooney was the difference in my cup game now he's suspended :/

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  14. The Glory Hunters
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 4 days ago

    Damn I play too conservative sometimes, almost did sess to hazard for -4.

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  15. For Fuchs Sake
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    12 years, 4 days ago

    Goal fest!! Osvaldo and Shelvy have scored now!!

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  16. pistol_pete
    • 12 Years
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    Come on Stevie, do something PLEASE!

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  17. Evs
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    • 16 Years
    12 years, 4 days ago

    Jonjo goal.

    Pozuleo assist (maybe)

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    1. Get up ya bum
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 4 days ago

      knew I got the wrong swans mid 🙁

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      1. Evs
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        Sorry, given as Debuchy OG

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  18. BONZ
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    LMFA Shelvey goal - must see (own goal in the end Debuchy)

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  19. Viper
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    Rooney the only downside so far. I can't believe Gabbidon is going to be the one making my hit maybe break even!

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  20. Adderz
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    What's the deal with Clyne? Tactical or wut?

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    1. MJ6987
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      Injury apparently

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    2. Nice to Finally Michu
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      injured

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  21. Sif
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    Damn it Fonte came on 🙁 Coleman 1st bench was looking good...

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  22. SuperOsçarBaby
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 4 days ago

    GOALS GALORE

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  23. MJ6987
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 4 days ago

    Got Gerrard over Hazard

    Oops.

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    1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 14 Years
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      an asisst is better than nowt

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      1. MJ6987
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 4 days ago

        Haven't even got an assist!

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        1. Get up ya bum
          • 16 Years
          12 years, 4 days ago

          you will

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    2. Andy1
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      12 years, 4 days ago

      Me too

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  24. sinik
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    12 years, 4 days ago

    this Everton match has solidified my decision to bring in Howard after Arsenal..

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  25. Thomass
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 4 days ago

    Yessss Swansea……

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  26. SamH123
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 4 days ago

    grr bet JWP would have got returns if he hadn't been subbed

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  27. Valar(Keith)
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    12 years, 4 days ago

    Why was clyne taken off? one more injury? :sigh:

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

    Deulofeu time! 😎

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  29. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 4 days ago

    Yaya or Gerrard? 😯

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    1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
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      12 years, 4 days ago

      i seem to be yaya blind, he keeps bangin em in and i still dont see him as a prospect 😯

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  30. For Fuchs Sake
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    12 years, 4 days ago

    I now have Rooney and Morrison suspended for next GW!! Great!

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