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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. Demel
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    12 years, 4 days ago

    Pozuleo could be a great player to own

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

      Don't fall for it. Look at the injuries. I gambled on him previously - and is prone to 10 minute cameos.

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  2. Yome
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 4 days ago

    Lallana is doing nothing, he is out for Rambo

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    1. Messiah Hazard
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 days ago

      you still havent got Rambo tsk tsk

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  3. banskt
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 4 days ago

    Come on Benteke!!!!!!!! your time to shine...

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  4. Jinswick
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    • 15 Years
    12 years, 4 days ago

    Can't believe I'm saying this, but....

    stay on the bench Wally & Giroud - I want Ward off my bench!

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    1. Jinswick
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 4 days ago

      Timing

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  5. super zlatan
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 4 days ago

    United match to finish goalless?

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  6. DonTheSpecialOne
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    • 15 Years
    12 years, 4 days ago

    Would love a Norwich goal.

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

      nooopeeee

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

      me too

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    3. Messiah Hazard
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 days ago

      Hopefully not... double Liverpool defense

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

      noooooooooooo

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

    Still no Arsenal subs 😯

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

    Come on Lukaku, feck em up. Do what Mourinho wanted and win Arsenal the title by taking points of the big guys.

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  9. Revival
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 4 days ago

    Walcott about to come on

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    1. Nice to Finally Michu
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 4 days ago

      +1

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    2. Revival
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 days ago

      + Wilshere

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

    De Jagger goal for Fulham

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  11. LewanGOALski
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 4 days ago

    Utd should have scored that :O

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  12. super zlatan
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 4 days ago

    Mick jagger scores

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

    Rooney................

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  14. Declan
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 4 days ago

    Spurs 😆

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  15. FORCA INTER
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 4 days ago

    only came back , i see my Hazard has scored another one

    that's still not enought

    can't stand lack of Ozil/Ramsey

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

      did you end up going with theo?

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      1. FORCA INTER
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 4 days ago

        i did

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

    damn, dawson cs gone 🙁

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  17. Limbo
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 4 days ago

    Le Tiss been on the piss? Sounds a little hungover.

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  18. Chu Young Ping Pong
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 4 days ago

    Awful week.

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

      How?!

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  19. Scottys Army
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 4 days ago

    spurs cleanie gone

    YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

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

    fulham 1-0!!!

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  21. Bridge
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 4 days ago

    Feck, United hit the bar twice then Rooney volleys out the stadium from 8 yards?

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

    Flanagan YC

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  23. jas5sk - Youtube channel
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 4 days ago

    😆 Crossbar is killing ManU

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

    no CS for me
    Fulham score

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  25. Stephen - Robot Daniels
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 4 days ago

    Dawson you goofy bell end

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

    Fulham 😯

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  27. Licky
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 4 days ago

    I have Vertonghen, hmmm.

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  28. Acquafresca
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 4 days ago

    DAMN.

    Fulham score
    No PK called
    Rooney misses

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  29. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 4 days ago

    OMG dejagah

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  30. For Fuchs Sake
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 4 days ago

    Now a Debauchy own goal instead of Shelvey

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