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15 December 2013 5516 comments
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Sunday brings the Gameweek to a close with a trio of matches featuring an array of Fantasy talent. Things get rolling with a pair of lunchtime kick-offs, as Villa host United and Swansea make the trip to Carrow Road to face Chris Hughton’s Norwich. That’s followed by the headline act, as Andre Villas-Boas looks to continue the Spurs revival against a Liverpool unit weakened by a string of injuries.

While the press will be focused on David Moyes, Fantasy managers will be more interested in Wayne Rooney’s performance. With a potential absence for Sergio Aguero looming, the United striker could make himself “essential” over the Christmas period if he can produce in the midlands. With Michu expected to earn a run-out at Norwich, we’ll have the opportunity to assess whether he can join both David Silva and Theo Walcott on our midfield Christmas list, while at 4pm, all eyes will be on Luis Suarez as he looks to overcome the absence of skipper Steven Gerrard and strike partner Daniel Sturridge against the Spurs back four.

Look to our Twitter feed for the latest teamsheet bulletins, while our Dugout Discussion chatroom is now open and will remain available throughout today’s three fixtures.

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  1. Scottys Army
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 6 days ago

    Wazza saving his points for next few games

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  2. GlasgowFF
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 6 days ago

    Welbeck essential,

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  3. Limbo
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 6 days ago

    Aguero might be fit. Calm yoursen

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    1. Judas
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 6 days ago

      source?

      In a way I kind of want him to be out so I can bring in Negredo and actually have a good team

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  4. isacki: full casual
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 6 days ago

    RVP out and Rooney becomes like a third CM. Brill!

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    1. The Shadow
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 days ago

      ManU on fire now that old man Van Persie not holding them back.

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      1. isacki: full casual
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 6 days ago

        Think they're just relieved not to be playing at Old Trafford

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    2. isacki: full casual
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 days ago

      Hoping he attacks more if United make the game safe.

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  5. LewanGOALski
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 6 days ago

    God dammit, Rooney playing like a CDM today 😐

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    1. Red Devil Swede
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 6 days ago

      Ouch 🙁

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    2. Give The Todd Some Love
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 days ago

      That's horrible 🙁

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    3. Deulo10
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 6 days ago

      Wow..that's very sad 🙁 Poor Soldado..

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    4. Fin
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 6 days ago

      Terrible thing to happen 🙁

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    5. MCH
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 6 days ago

      Horrible thing to happen feel for them

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  6. Judas
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 6 days ago

    welbeck-wagon continues

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  7. Chris_White
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 6 days ago

    Yes people, go with Welbeck...

    ...so I can climb the ranks 😎

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  8. Crash
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 6 days ago

    Cake Theory! Where are the bozos who were laughing at that lad...

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    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 6 days ago

      o/

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    2. Woy of the Wovers
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 6 days ago

      Yep.

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  9. Sif
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 6 days ago

    Welbeck got his eyes on the Rio plane.

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  10. GlasgowFF
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 6 days ago

    Is Welbeck now essential?

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    1. Limbo
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 6 days ago

      Wellbeck will never be essential. Ever.

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  11. Baby Face Nelson
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 6 days ago

    my god rooney is a bloody dm

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  12. Godfather Bandit 42
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 6 days ago

    Vidic>.......Rooney!! Lol

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

    Rooney C fail

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    1. Yome
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 days ago

      Indeed and noway Rooney will be more upfront with United leading 2-0

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  14. HurriKane
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 6 days ago

    Torres Chamahk now Welbeck scores 😛 If Bendtners offside goal stood it would have put icing on the cake

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  15. Mílanista
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 6 days ago

    What is all this Sean and cake stuff about? I must have missed something.

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    1. Billy Gilmore
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 6 days ago

      Sorry, first rule of DZ

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      1. Mílanista
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 6 days ago

        Don't talk about the DZ?

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        1. Billy Gilmore
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 6 days ago

          *third rule

          Fail

          😳

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    2. Deulo10
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 6 days ago

      Some idiot who was "lecturing us", saying we're sheep for getting proven goalscorers like Suarez/Aguero.... Said his attack consists of Welbeck Fletcher and...Maiga I think..and he captained Paulinho.

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  16. GreennRed
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 6 days ago

    http://www.sportsmole.co.uk/football/man-utd/transfer-talk/news/report-rvp-considering-man-utd-future_124356.html

    Van Persie will be out until transfer window. BS rumours like above that he may even be on the way out but he's not happy.

    Any takers for Welbeck for 7m as Aguero replacement?

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  17. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 6 days ago

    Rooney playing in midfield 🙁

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    1. Scottys Army
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 6 days ago

      What a shame .......

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    2. beric
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 6 days ago

      yeah, wtf is this about moyes

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    3. NATSTER
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 6 days ago

      Good for team.

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      1. sinik
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 6 days ago

        very good for the team

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    4. MCH
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 6 days ago

      In fairness he is Uniteds best midfielder.

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    5. jas5sk - Youtube channel
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 days ago

      He's their best mid by miles

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    6. Jax
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 6 days ago

      good.

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  18. sinik
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 6 days ago

    please, nobody actually consider donkey shins Welbeck as an actual replacement for Aguero..

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  19. UnitednationsXI
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 6 days ago

    any chance one of coutinho or suarez wont play? have januzaj first sub....would love a training injury to one of em

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  20. SkyByBo
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 6 days ago

    Rooney playing the deep lying midfield role, collecting the ball of the defenders, no only has he not been involved in either goal, he was 30yds behind play in both. Regret captaining him now!

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  21. rohan
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 6 days ago

    Yaya Toure plays midfield and still scores.

    So will Rooney

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  22. There's Always One!
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 6 days ago

    Any word on how long Aguero is out for?

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    1. sinik
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 6 days ago

      no official statement yet but Pelli hinted weeks

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    2. GreennRed
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 days ago

      Not yet. Will know midweek hopefully. Sit tight until Capital One quarters are over.

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    3. Gaz Downright
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      • 15 Years
      12 years, 6 days ago

      cant believe that just came from a united fan mid game

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      1. There's Always One!
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 6 days ago

        You better believe it!

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  23. GreennRed
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 6 days ago

    Anyone considering Welbeck for Aguero? Looks nailed-on until the window and 7.0 🙂

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    1. Godfather Bandit 42
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 6 days ago

      Was you considering him before this game?

      Didn't think so.

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      1. GreennRed
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 6 days ago

        Of course not! Sure I can wait til after Stoke game.

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  24. IrelandForTheWorldCup
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 6 days ago

    Rooney is playing his first and final game for me, what a disappointment, if I'd known he was gonna play there I'd have signed Lucas Leiva

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    1. Bubz
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 6 days ago

      Wtf 25 minutes have gone.

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    2. Deulo10
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 6 days ago

      We're 26 minutes in.................

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  25. Koflok
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 6 days ago

    Where's my Redmond goal?

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  26. Yome
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 6 days ago

    I am going to sell Rooney then, I can't stand him playing as a CDM

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    1. There's Always One!
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 6 days ago

      Calm down!

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  27. Venom Snake
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 6 days ago

    If I was a manager and saw my midfield was that bad I'd slot Rooney in there as well

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    1. ~SpartakMac
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 6 days ago

      ..or if I saw how good Rooney is, definitely wasted up top currently.

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      1. GreennRed
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 6 days ago

        Imagine how good Rooney would be if he could pass the ball to himself ! More need in midfield, Welbeck and Hernandez are good strikers, feck all in midfield.

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    2. MCH
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 6 days ago

      Absolutely he is Uniteds best footballer and you normally want your best footballers in midfielder getting on the ball as much as possible.

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  28. Ribus
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 6 days ago

    Is Shelvey playing CM?

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  29. Judas
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 6 days ago

    Anyone watching the Swansea game?

    What position is Shelvey playing?

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    1. Norb
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 6 days ago

      behind the striker!

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