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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. Viper
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 5 days ago

    If I had of scored low tonight, my 8 point hit would have been a disaster..

    Chico (8) & Remy (2) -> Gabbidon (8) & Rooney.

    Well not a disaster but lost out on 5 points. Now i'm not sure what to do with Rooney..

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

      I'm one point better off but worse going forward for:

      Zab & Giroud => Jenks & Roo

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  2. sinik
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 5 days ago

    what does DGW stand for?

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

      donut game week

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

      double game week

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    3. Gnu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 5 days ago

      Double Game Week

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    4. DonTheSpecialOne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 5 days ago

      Double-Glazed Windows

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

      Double Game Week. When some teams play twice in a gameweek, as a game has been rescheduled. Snow can cause a lot of DGWs...

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    6. Dr Dream
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 5 days ago

      It's a special gameweek when Man City play two games in a week and you bring in Kompany, Silva and Aguero...and all three get rested for the second game...not that i'm still bitter about it or anything (grrrr)

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  3. Captain Shirokov
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 5 days ago

    Chico 1 bap 😎

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

      2 according to totalfpl

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      1. Captain Shirokov
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 5 days ago

        1 on FPL. 😕

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    2. Evs
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 5 days ago

      Is that all 😥

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  4. FPL Daniel
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 5 days ago

    No important price changes tonight. Everyone sit still

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

    Gee, I wonder who I'm gonna captain at the weekend...

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

    Rooney > Lukaku FT?

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    1. rm9
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 5 days ago

      People asked the the other way around just a couple of days ago...

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  7. teddy.
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 5 days ago

    The bad news is I didn't captain Suarez.

    The good news is I captained Giroud!

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    1. SamH123
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 5 days ago

      wow that must have been a tense one that Giroud didn't get a cameo

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      1. teddy.
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 5 days ago

        He wasn't even on the bench 😀

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

      Where you somewhat nervous towards the end that Gru might come on? 🙂

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  8. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 5 days ago

    BAP update

    Anichebe now with 2 baps

    3 Points (17 BPS): Toure
    2 Points (9 BPS): Anichebe Kolarov Aguero

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    1. Mr Smith
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 5 days ago

      Aguero 😯

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

      Wrong

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    3. Ghostface
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 5 days ago

      As long as Aguero gets 2.

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  9. GoonerByron
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 5 days ago

    Had Walcott 3 GWs as a punt.. What to do? I know I get rid he'll start this weekend!

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

      Hold then.

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

      Same here ..... Very disappointing tbh

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

      I got him in for this week.. spewing

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  10. ccc
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 5 days ago

    Clyne > Chester for free? Chester at 3.8 could be a deal if nailed on again.

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    1. Limbo
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 5 days ago

      Yeah. Hull's fixtures are OK for that value. Southampton's are awful

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  11. Evans
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 5 days ago

    Crap gameweek

    Note to self - dont double up on Liverpool defenders

    Wait for Walcott before getting him in

    Stop making transfers like a bloody amateur

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  12. Balrath123
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 5 days ago

    Am new this season to this. Can anyone tell me, is it possible to start up a private league on the official site from 1st Jan with new members/teams

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  13. David Davros
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 5 days ago

    Vertonghen + Brady

    to

    Gabbidon + Hazard

    (no hit)

    Yes or No?

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

      yes!!

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

      did smiliar one just now

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  14. johnny_
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 5 days ago

    Any cheeky baps for Lukaku or Ramsey?

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

      nope

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  15. JayBomb
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 5 days ago

    Oscar to Hazard

    Or

    Ozil to Hazard

    Keep Oscar and hope both Haz and Oscar start ??? Cheers

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  16. mgilbert86
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 5 days ago

    Is Hazard at risk to not start this weekend?

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    1. Viper
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 5 days ago

      I highly doubt it seen it as how influential he was tonight..

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  17. Revival
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 5 days ago

    Looking 15 baps points for my team

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

    Jenkinson Ozil 3 baps each

    Bentdner 1

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  19. Tabone
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 5 days ago

    Person In my head 2 head had... shelvey, yaya, hazard, jrod, suarez (c) and aguero!.... enough said. Not looking forward to seeing his score when fpl site works..

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  20. Chris_White
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 5 days ago

    Playing Coleman ahead of Chester this week. Yes?

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  21. Mind över Mata
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 5 days ago

    96 pre bonus

    At last a good week! 🙂

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    1. DonTheSpecialOne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 5 days ago

      98 here. Thanks Suarez

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  22. FPL Daniel
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 5 days ago

    Only if I played Coleman instaed of Januzaj. And I was thinking what to do. 5 more pts. Damn. Also selling Ozil to get Rooney. Rooney not getting yellow and all would have been greta. Als that Lukaka assit wasn't helping at allllllllllllllllll

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

      Yeah, I picked Dawson over Coalman. D'oh.

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  23. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 5 days ago

    mertersucker now on 0 baps

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    1. Mr Smith
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 5 days ago

      Thank god!

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  24. New Article Posted
  25. Podge
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 5 days ago

    Toure 3
    Anichibe Kolarov 2

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  26. onionbarje
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 5 days ago

    1.Why are the pages moving so fast
    2. Was Sess really rested, he has been playing poorly, it's not like he has played a lot of matches this season compared to let's say Giroud and he didn't make a cameo of the bench

    What are your opinions

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  27. Tozier
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 5 days ago

    I'm looking to bring in a cheap mid to replace Januzaj. I think it's down to Bannan or Ward-Prowse - why did the latter come off after 37 min? Tactical sub or injury?

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    1. Tozier
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 5 days ago

      Also what happened to Vlaar?

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  28. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 5 days ago

    As much as this has been a good GW... Now I have issues

    Rooney banned
    Rmorrison banned
    Clyne injured
    Vlaar injured

    Squad is ruined.

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  29. nadman89
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 5 days ago

    people sticking with rooney?

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

    Benched Coleman for Fonte... should still end up with 100+

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