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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. Stephen - Robot Daniels
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    Lol Moyes

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    1. jas5sk - Youtube channel
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      😯 Still can't believe Everton fans were singing "You're getting sacked in the morning" to him

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  2. Somalion
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    Migs losing that CS has cost me the 100 probably but should still wind up over 90 😀

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    1. Scottys Army
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      same mugnolet cost me 100

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  3. Deulo10
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    Yessssssss. Happy for Martinez. He's awesome.

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    1. jas5sk - Youtube channel
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      Couldn't happen to a nicer guy

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  4. Messiah Hazard
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    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    With bonus points Suarez (c) will give me 48 points... shame it's not a half century...

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  5. Licky
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    Go on the Everton!

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  6. izo
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    The feeling is almost as good as Captaining Walcott last season for his 52pts!

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  7. Jax
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    everton win. AMAZING.

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  8. MattysFantasyFooty
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    Looks like I'm heading for over 80 points and had no clean sheets and had Coleman on the bench :/

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  9. jas5sk - Youtube channel
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    Martinezzzzzzzz!

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  10. Judas
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Lukaku assist earlier?

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

      yep

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  11. Pork Pie Sausage Roll
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    How long left in the city match? Need sess to stay rooted to the bench

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    1. izo
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      same

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  12. Scottys Army
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    Remy has been my 1 flop

    rooney back in after his rest v newcastle

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  13. Limbo
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    96 pre bonus (-4pt) with Turner to come in for Evans.

    Wowser

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

    United going to half to spend the big bucks in January.

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

      *have

      MY BAD!!!

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  15. HuttonDressedasLahm
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    PSG losing 😯

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  16. r0nh
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    No RVP...

    Utd do not win.

    Again.

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  17. ccc
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    Point check? 92 pts pre baps

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    1. Jairzinho
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      not sure - site is going slow for me.

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    2. Towsor44
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      99 woo of the hoo

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  18. For Fuchs Sake
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    What's happening in the Citeh game, does my Zab clean sheet look safe?

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  19. Jairzinho
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    Bap chap around?

    FPL site is going slow.

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  20. Jax
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    when was the last time united didn't win for 3 games? oh yeah it was earlier on this season.

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  21. Recoba
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    What a high Everton win and a massive point haul

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  22. xuwei
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    Why the freak can't Liverpool keep a clean sheet?

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

      Why the freak?

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  23. Simon69
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    All the points mean nothing with United losing.. feels like we're only going backwards

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  24. JWF
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    Bit disappointed with Suarez. Should've captained Rooney.

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  25. Colonel Shoe 肝池
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    paid for benchin coleman tho wow

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  26. Parm
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    What a joke.

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  27. Jax
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    burner clean sheet. nice.

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  28. MJ6987
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    Does anyone actually NOT have Suarez (c)?

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      Me. Why? 😕

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  29. Jax
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    tiendalli clean sheet. nice.

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  30. The Finnisher
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    SWANSEA CLEANIE! 😯

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

      Benched Williams for Ravel... Embarrassing.

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