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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. Tabone
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    73 a decent score? No negredo appearance, wally and ravel hurt me.. ahweol. Red arrow?

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    1. Captain Shirokov
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Just below average on here

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

      anything under 100 is low for this GW

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      1. Gnu
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        Crawl back under your stone, thank you.

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  2. RÏɠBY
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    haha look at all the dummies being spat out..

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  3. Spencer
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    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    You guys have killed the fol site.

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

      yeeeeeeeep

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

      You are the fecking moderator!!! 😡

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      1. GreenWindmill
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        Of FPL? 😕

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    3. Spencer
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      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      TotalFPL site is broken too.

      See what midweek games do?!

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  4. The Finnisher
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    There must be someone out there who has pretty much a similar team to me, but with Hazard instead of Sessegnon and Lukaku instead of Rooney.

    That's 130+ post-baps!

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

      OK guys STEP AWAY FROM THE FPL AND LET IT BREATHE

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

        I can't see my points 😆

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  5. LewanGOALski
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    the only positive tonight is Sess staying on bench, so Williams CS comes in for me.

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

    Vert injured btw.

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

      Oh, happy day ... 😥 ...

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  7. Viper
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Did Walker get an assist?

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

      yeah

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  8. super zlatan
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Rooney owners..keeping or shipping?

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

      keeping

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

      Think I might bring Lukaku back 😆

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    3. LewanGOALski
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      I am keeping. Form and fixtures are too great to drop him

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    4. The Missing Link
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Keeping

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

      Hes essential isnt he ....................

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

      Haven't decided. I just bought him. This was my first week with him. I blame, I don't stand by my own principles. no 3 big hitters upfront and no WBA players policy. Whenever I do that something goes wrong

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    7. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      keeping

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    8. Cesc Pistols
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Keeping until van Persie returns. In case he plays a deeper role when/if this happens, might ship him in order to get Lukaku.

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

    Rival has Yaya and Sterling coming on for Giroud.

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

      That's not fair. Two players coming on for one!

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

    Anyone beat 58pts?...

    FML

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    1. Give The Todd Some Love
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Yeah I got loads more 😉

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

    Decisions, Decisions !!!

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  12. Acquafresca
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Is Sess on?

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

      No.

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    2. Phaze 1
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      no

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  13. Mr Wizard
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    I was thinking of taking a 8 point hit for the following.

    Rooney>Lukaku
    Brady>hazard
    Williams>ward

    Should I?

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    1. Gaz Downright
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      • 15 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      I just did -8pts to get Rooney and Brady 😉

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      1. Mr Wizard
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        Outch! Why take Brady in?

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

    OK guys STEP AWAY FROM THE FPL AND LET IT BREATHE

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  15. Wej
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    105 pre-baps... I like Fantasy Football again

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    1. Bubz
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      wowowowoww

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

    anyone know why fonte was benched today? I was planning to get rid of lovren to cash in more, but is fonte uncertain going forward?

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  17. Psychos got ya number
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    LOL at jonjo shelveys interview. ''If someone squares up to you ya gonna stick ya head into them arent ya?'' ... few seconds later ''I was trying to move my head out the way, thats life at the end of the day innit''

    Good perfomance but he is a complete tool

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  18. jonnybhoy
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    haha, fantasy has crashed

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  19. Crouch Potato!
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Aston Villa 3pts behind Utd!

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  20. thegaffer82
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    C'mon everyone stop trying to check your score. It's breaking the site. I'm just trying to sell Oscar and buy Hazard

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

    I have so many FPL points - the page will simply not load for me 🙂

    Or does it know i will get very angry at that pith poor defence?

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  22. Bubz
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Aguero winning goal bonus?

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    1. Cesc Pistols
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Likely to get at least 1BAP, I reckon: 7 shots, 2 on target and, obviously, 1 goal.

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  23. DRIZ ✅
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    so glad i have 2ft's. time for some serious transfer thinking now.

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

    FPL has imploded

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  25. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    In all seriousness, with carrick in midfield united would have won that game

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

      we've missed him dearly. Fellaini is terrible. I hate Moyes for buying him. would rather no buy than that panic buy.

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  26. Revival
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Double Arsenal defence, Clyne assist + Coleman off the bench. Only G Johnson ruining my defence this evening.

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

    weeks like this live long in the memory ....... amazin

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

      Speak for your self ...

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  28. Pork Pie Sausage Roll
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    WBA 3 subs used. No sess w00t

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    1. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Nice, Ben Davies cleanie 😀

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  29. money face bandwagon
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    speroni

    ward turner chico

    4cs for me! perfect and at such a cheap cost of 17.5m 🙂

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

    How badly injured is Vertonghen? A huge wad of cash heading my way if he's out with 2FTs. Get in.

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