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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. Baa
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Even with Suarez(C) and Hazard.. I am not doing that well (Compared to everyone else).. I was hoping for 4CS this week.. not 5 players on 1!

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

    Is it only me that has PMSL at Moyes and Man Utd 🙂

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  3. Bartowski
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    I like how Gerrard scratches his head when he misses like he really has nits

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

      Nits with high standards.

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  4. Royal5
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Suarez assist!

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  5. jas5sk - Youtube channel
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    😆 Moyes is almost the best thing to happen to SAF's legend

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

      Shut up

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  6. boogle
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    SUAREZ ASSIST, sterling goal.

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  7. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Lets just say thats a goal for bucky

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  8. Chris_Fàbregas #DOOS…
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Suarez assist!!!! Ermahgerd!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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

    Yes!! Tot random scorer takes away Ful CS. Not that anyone has Fulham players. 😉

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

    Played burner over coleman

    no regrets

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

      played coleman over burner

      no regrets

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  11. Heydudes13
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Will Gerrard get given another assist??

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

      Should do

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    2. Gazza2000
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      they must imo

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  12. Obi Wan Elokobi
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    This is absolute quality I've done so bad but don't care the football is quality

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

      Good man, knows what's important

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

    Suarez is crazy !!!

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

    Christ. Only just noticed the Rooney yellow 🙁

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

    rags chiriches!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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    1. MJ6987
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Nice

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  16. Sess!
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Suarez 46 pts (c)

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

      incredible

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    2. Sess!
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      *48

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  17. Limbo
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Mental.

    50% of teams with 100+ I reckon.

    Crazy. Evans to Murner on bench too

    haha whoop

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

      33% at most (the ones with Suarez)... then it's only the ones with him as capt... but not all of those are anywhere near 100 (me included 🙁 )

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

    wow come on liverpool

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  19. Nice to Finally Michu
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    BARDSLEY HATTY

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  20. MJ6987
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    What did Gerrard do / not do?

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  21. Get up ya bum
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    C'mon give us a 😀 BR

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

    4 goals and 1 assist in 1 game. FML.

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

    Best day ever 😀

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  24. Yome
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Is Oviedo nailed on? I wanna get him for januzaj

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

      must be now

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    2. Ghost Ship
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      until baines is back

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

    highest captain ever

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    1. Evs
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Nah, Defoe 5 goals was 😉

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  26. FantaCity
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    d'ya think Suarez might be on for 3 baps 😉

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  27. Lawrø
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Can anyone beat 54pts? 😎

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  28. Messiah Hazard
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Should have been on 100 points but that Norwich goal ruined 8 points for me... well atleast bonus points should push me over 100...

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  29. Wirtzle Gummidge
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Rival played Gioud 😆

    ...Sterling 1st sub.

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  30. Tim Canterbury
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Suarez (c) 48 points wow

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

      WOWWWWWWWWWWW

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