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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. SamH123
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 5 days ago

    Vertonghen looked hurt at the end of his match
    Hopefully he's alright...

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    1. Walsh
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 5 days ago

      I cannot wait to get him off of my team after this weekends game. He has been absolutely horrid.

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  2. Laserface
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    • 14 Years
    12 years, 5 days ago

    Chances of Hazard being rested this weekend ?

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

      rotated. he doesn't need to be rested.

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    2. HuttonDressedasLahm
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      12 years, 5 days ago

      Depends on Oscars fitness I guess. Is it UCL next week?

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      1. Give The Todd Some Love
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 5 days ago

        Yeah but they've already qualified

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        1. Messiah Hazard
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          • 13 Years
          12 years, 5 days ago

          but not topped the group yet

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    3. Aurora
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 5 days ago

      he'll probs play around 60 mins

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    4. Messiah Hazard
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      • 13 Years
      12 years, 5 days ago

      he will get some minutes and probably still score or assist

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  3. Round and Round
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 5 days ago

    Ffs. A great fantasy day dampened by real life 🙁

    Hoping for top 4 now

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  4. brianutd-why always we? 20
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 5 days ago

    100 in the bag cheers Luis

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  5. weeurquahrt
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 5 days ago

    Right guys if you want a laugh have a look at this lot .my team is linked .and by the way I am trying..just one nightmare after another.but it just isn't working.

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    1. Podge
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 5 days ago

      And it started so well, 29 k after 2 weeks 😯

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    2. Nice1Cyrille
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 5 days ago

      the luck of the irish

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  6. Chris_Fàbregas #DOOS…
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 5 days ago

    That damn WBA goal wiped 5 off my score!

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  7. Valar(Keith)
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 5 days ago

    Rooney Ravel Brady Rosenior Clyne Murner
    Oh Dear

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  8. Gaz Downright
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    • 15 Years
    12 years, 5 days ago

    WBA player's pathetic shot hits my player and I lose 6pts.

    ......

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    1. jas5sk - Youtube channel
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 5 days ago

      Agreed. It was complete foolishness. 90% Kolorov's fault

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    2. Gaz Downright
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      • 15 Years
      12 years, 5 days ago

      -7pts for just being on the field... hard to digest

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  9. Bridge
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 5 days ago

    1 FT, 0.5M in the bank, have Rooney, Clyne, Sessegnon, Barkley....heelp! Think I'm going to hold onto Rooney...

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  10. HuttonDressedasLahm
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 5 days ago

    Blimey, not just 4 goals....but what goals!!

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  11. Azerbaijan Shopping Centre
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    • 12 Years
    12 years, 5 days ago

    80 points enough for a green arrow ???

    position 12k

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    1. In Like Flynn.
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      • 15 Years
      12 years, 5 days ago

      Should be I reckon.

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    2. T1P
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 5 days ago

      No way! I'm 8.7k and think I'm going down places with 82. Maybe just pessimistic...

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      1. Azerbaijan Shopping Centre
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        • 12 Years
        12 years, 5 days ago

        yeah i fear so ... surely 95% of people ahead of us will have Suarez captain

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  12. In Like Flynn.
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    • 15 Years
    12 years, 5 days ago

    Oviedo and Coleman on the bench 😥

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    1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
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      12 years, 5 days ago

      coleman for me, ah well good week tho

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

      oh dear.

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    3. Gaz Downright
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      12 years, 5 days ago

      You too? 🙂

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    4. FantaCity
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 5 days ago

      I think most of us have Coleman on the bench 🙁

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  13. Captain Shirokov
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    12 years, 5 days ago

    List of players I need rid of:

    Rooney(maybe)
    Clyne
    Oscar
    Sess
    Brady

    Only have 2 FTs. Next GW will be interesting lol

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    1. The EJJ
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      12 years, 5 days ago

      I own those except Oscar but have Wilson who needs rid. I really don't know what to do!

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    2. Aurora
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 5 days ago

      have u seen rooney's fixtures! Despite the ban, its just 1 match!

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  14. Aurora
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 5 days ago

    Brendan Rodgers pre-match: "We can't keep relying on Luis Suarez goals".

    Well done Raheem Sterling.

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  15. DRIZ ✅
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 5 days ago

    COLEMAN 2 baps 🙁

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    1. Tobiathan
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 5 days ago

      On my bench... grrrrrrr

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  16. Colonel Shoe 肝池
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 5 days ago

    cant wait for motd as a liverpool supporter and luis captainer

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  17. Balotellitubbies
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 5 days ago

    knocked down from a 100 to 93 from panty 😆

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  18. Super-Hans
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 5 days ago

    Have the bonuspoints been posted? Saw Ôzil get 3, and then the site crashed...

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    1. Towsor44
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 5 days ago

      Ozil looks like 2. Jenks 3

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      1. Gnu
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        • 16 Years
        12 years, 5 days ago

        Ozil 3 when I looked.

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        1. Towsor44
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 5 days ago

          I checked about a min ago, until it crashed again. Ozil was on 8bps and Jenks 9bps

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  19. Captain Shirokov
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    12 years, 5 days ago

    Could someone tell me what time MOTD is on?

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    1. Saint Domingo
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 5 days ago

      10.35 mate

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    2. Declan
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 5 days ago

      10.35

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  20. PussyGalore
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    12 years, 5 days ago

    What to do with Pantilimon and Walcott (I JUST BROUGHT THEM IN THIS WEEK..... FOR A HIT) wow bad moves.........

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    1. Wag the Drog
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      12 years, 5 days ago

      Serves you right for being a crazy, crazy boy.

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  21. Waldaz
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 5 days ago

    Erm, how the hell does Redmond have 12 BPS with only one assist?!

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  22. PogChamp
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 5 days ago

    Captained Rooney instead of Suarez.
    Debuchy -2.
    Took a hit to get Terry in.
    Chico > Vlaar.

    🙁

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  23. Sess!
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 5 days ago

    Expecting the smallest green arrow that 92pts has ever got.

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    1. Saint Domingo
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 5 days ago

      Average will be about 60

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      1. Sess!
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 5 days ago

        Really with hzaradm yaya, etc scoring? I'm thinking closer to 70.

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  24. FPL Mike the Knight
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 5 days ago

    was clyne injured?

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  25. Alberto Tomba
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 5 days ago

    Jordan mutch was Cardiff's most forward player tonight, was he a threat up front?

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  26. MJ6987
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 5 days ago

    Jesus

    Panty -1

    Should have just kept Boruc and Davis!

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    1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 5 days ago

      lol

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  27. r0nh
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    12 years, 5 days ago

    MOTD in 30 minutes 🙂

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  28. Acquafresca
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 5 days ago

    Panti (-1) 😡

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  29. Reed_Rothchild
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 5 days ago

    Who's getting rid of Rooney?

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    1. Walsh
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 5 days ago

      holding here

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    2. Tobiathan
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 5 days ago

      Holding... it's only 1 week ffs. And I have a lot of value in him.

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

      Still undecided yet

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  30. lastmanback
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 5 days ago

    Oviedo doing enough to secure a place on the team with Baines back?

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