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22 February 2014 1154 comments
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The Gameweek begins down at the Bridge where Chelseaโ€™s title aspirations will be put to the test by a slick and dangerous Everton outfit.

Beaten in their last two away trips without notching a single goal, Roberto Martinez will be looking to get more from todayโ€™s encounter, while his opposite number, Jose Mourinho, will be seeking out a comfortable afternoonโ€™s work prior to the daunting midweek trip to Turkey in the Champions League.

The Chelsea boss fields a strong lineup as John Terry makes a return after sitting out the last two league outings โ€“ that boost compensates for the loss of David Luiz through injury. Elsewhere, Mourinho also drafts in Frank Lampard for Ramires โ€“ a blow for Eden Hazardโ€™s owners hoping for potential spot-kick returns. Everton initially made just one change in opposition, as Martinez opted for the height of Lacina Traore up front, only for the Ivorian to suffer a hamstring problem in the warm-up; Steven Naismith retains his start, then.

As always, you can look to our Twitter feed for all the teamsheet tittle-tattle ahead of the three oโ€™clock kick-offs, while our Dugout Discussion chatroom is now open to allow you to vent in real-time while the action unfolds.

Mark Mark created the beast. He's now looking to tame it.

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  1. Henry Hill
    12 years, 8 months ago

    How is Oscar performing so far? Was thinking of getting him in for Silva this week...

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    1. @ocprodigy
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      12 years, 8 months ago

      Just the YC so far...

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    2. Bubz
      12 years, 8 months ago

      Chelsea in general look rubbish so far

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      1. Henry Hill
        12 years, 8 months ago

        Might just get Lallana instead so...

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    3. SuperOsçarBaby
      12 years, 8 months ago

      *explosive imminent*

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    4. Chu Young Ping Pong
      12 years, 8 months ago

      2nd worst player on the pitch imo

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      1. Henry Hill
        12 years, 8 months ago

        How good was latest True Detective episode ๐Ÿ˜ฏ

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        1. Chu Young Ping Pong
          12 years, 8 months ago

          Downloaded it, but I haven't seen it yet!

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          1. Henry Hill
            12 years, 8 months ago

            Forget Chelsea match and watch it!

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    5. Benteke10
      12 years, 8 months ago

      Terrible...

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  2. Kno
    12 years, 8 months ago

    yaya/zab -> lallana and ivan? Got on the yaya train late so losing no value

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  3. Snikiii
    12 years, 8 months ago

    Chelsea playing on CA at home?

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  4. Caine & Co.
    12 years, 8 months ago

    mirallas whats your problem

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    1. No Arsene Around
      12 years, 8 months ago

      he's turd

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      1. Caine & Co.
        12 years, 8 months ago

        true that

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    2. NABIL - FPL otai
      12 years, 8 months ago

      Hopefully the decision the bench him is right for me.

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      1. NABIL - FPL otai
        12 years, 8 months ago

        *to

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  5. Chris_Fàbregas #DOOS…
    12 years, 8 months ago

    Theatrical dive from Naismith..

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    1. jas5sk - Youtube channel
      12 years, 8 months ago

      Aka "A Suarez"

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      1. Chris_Fàbregas #DOOS…
        12 years, 8 months ago

        I prefer to call it the "Klinsmann" ๐Ÿ˜†

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        1. jas5sk - Youtube channel
          12 years, 8 months ago

          Thought he was married to this women: http://www.iso.org/iso/fr/debbie-chin.jpg

          ...Turns out he's not.

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          1. Chris_Fàbregas #DOOS…
            12 years, 8 months ago

            Haha!!! Klinsmann's real wife is an absolute babe, though. Maybe that is why he struggles to stay to his feet?

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            1. jas5sk - Youtube channel
              12 years, 8 months ago

              OMG! Yes, she is!

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  6. Bubz
    12 years, 8 months ago

    Absolute yawnfest this match

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    1. jas5sk - Youtube channel
      12 years, 8 months ago

      How are we only 28mins in! Feels like a lifetime has passed

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    2. GunsnRoses
      12 years, 8 months ago

      :yawn:

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    3. getfunky
      12 years, 8 months ago

      I think i might go back to bed

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  7. iCon
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    12 years, 8 months ago

    Oscar so weak there!

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  8. Bubz
    12 years, 8 months ago

    Oh my god shot on target from Azpil!

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    1. No Arsene Around
      12 years, 8 months ago

      its coming its coming, wot did I say

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      1. Bubz
        12 years, 8 months ago

        I hope you're right

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    2. Gaz Downright
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      12 years, 8 months ago

      *backpass

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  9. Chu Young Ping Pong
    12 years, 8 months ago

    Azpi shot on target ๐Ÿ˜ฏ

    I've seen it all.

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    1. Royal5
      12 years, 8 months ago

      Pass on taget*

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    2. iCon
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      12 years, 8 months ago

      Maybe this chap was right!

      http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/comment/6842991

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  10. Optimus.
    12 years, 8 months ago

    Had Azpillicueta scored that she would have seen some action tonight!

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  11. NABIL - FPL otai
    12 years, 8 months ago

    Eriksen to Lallana with 1 of my FTs? Rest of front 8:-

    Mata Hazard Mirallas Eriksen Noone
    Ade SaS

    I'm liking the move, but currently are going to field just 7 players in GW29, so that move wouldn't help much.

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    1. Baz
      12 years, 8 months ago

      yes

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    2. GunsnRoses
      12 years, 8 months ago

      It may help since Eriksen is just playing as a sub

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  12. GunsnRoses
    12 years, 8 months ago

    It was a corner dooosh

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  13. Willis.
    12 years, 8 months ago

    WTF Jagielka

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  14. SamH123
    12 years, 8 months ago

    anyone got a point beyond minutes played on UFPL? or will the extra stuff not be added mid match

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  15. Mílanista
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    12 years, 8 months ago

    This UFPL team should be fun http://i.imgur.com/LFKClFk.png

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    1. Optimus.
      12 years, 8 months ago

      ๐Ÿ˜€ I did the opposite

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      1. Mílanista
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        12 years, 8 months ago

        Yeah, we spoke about it last night ๐Ÿ˜€

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        1. Optimus.
          12 years, 8 months ago

          Crouch will score ๐Ÿ˜‰

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          1. Mílanista
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            12 years, 8 months ago

            OG from a Kolarov corner

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    2. Mílanista
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      12 years, 8 months ago

      Of course, it would look better with the right fixtures http://i.imgur.com/4KEg7BW.png

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      1. Declan-
        12 years, 8 months ago

        You captained king k too. Nice ๐Ÿ˜Ž

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  16. LOCO ABREU
    12 years, 8 months ago

    mirallas mad skills

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  17. Optimus.
    12 years, 8 months ago

    A draw here would be great for the league ๐Ÿ˜‰

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  18. iCon
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    12 years, 8 months ago

    What's the common onsensus when the outstanding fixtures will be slotted in; GW 31 for most?

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  19. Wirtzle Gummidge
    12 years, 8 months ago

    What is going on? Why is Azpi so attacking all of a sudden. Not complaining mind.

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    1. Bubz
      12 years, 8 months ago

      Must be some kind of tactic to exploit Everton's attacking full backs

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    2. jas5sk - Youtube channel
      12 years, 8 months ago

      Because Coleman has no plans to mark him at all

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  20. jas5sk - Youtube channel
    12 years, 8 months ago

    Barry looking more and more likely for Brazil ๐Ÿ˜†

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    1. Gaztafari
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      12 years, 8 months ago

      I hope so. Him and Henderson should be a shoe in on form.

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  21. Gaz Downright
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    12 years, 8 months ago

    City have lost more EPL matches than Everton this season

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  22. d1sable
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    12 years, 8 months ago

    Naismith is surprisingly good a hold up and linking play.

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    1. Gaz Downright
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      12 years, 8 months ago

      false number 9 you reckon?

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      1. d1sable
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        12 years, 8 months ago

        Apparently so. He and Barry have been excellent.

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  23. Chris_Fàbregas #DOOS…
    12 years, 8 months ago

    That Everton corner looked like it came off Lampard's hand..

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  24. Az
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    12 years, 8 months ago

    Anyone else bored bored bored of this match?

    More excited about the line ups for the 3 o clocks!

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    1. Evs
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      12 years, 8 months ago

      Not bothering, 6 nations about to KO ๐Ÿ™‚

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      1. iCon
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        12 years, 8 months ago

        Great win for your boys yesterday Evs!

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      2. Declan-
        12 years, 8 months ago

        Woohoo.

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      3. Henry Hill
        12 years, 8 months ago

        Pretty poor first game, Grand Slam champions in waiting at four ๐Ÿ˜Ž

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    2. jas5sk - Youtube channel
      12 years, 8 months ago

      Worst 40mins of football I've seen in a long, long time

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    3. iCon
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      12 years, 8 months ago

      Actually looking forward to the Italy v Scotland Rugby ๐Ÿ˜ฏ

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    4. Royal5
      12 years, 8 months ago

      Very.

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  25. d1sable
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    12 years, 8 months ago

    Come on Chelsea dont punish me for benching Coleman

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    1. Declan-
      12 years, 8 months ago

      I did the same... Turner in his place. It'll be grand

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    2. The B
      12 years, 8 months ago

      I played Olsson over Coleman. ๐Ÿ™

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      1. Super Silva
        12 years, 8 months ago

        wtf lol .. I played chester ๐Ÿ™‚

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  26. The B
    12 years, 8 months ago

    Okay after GW29, which combination would you prefer (also consider DGWs of ManUtd and ManCity)

    A:
    Hazard – [Mata] – [Silva] – Ince – Noone
    Suarez – [Aguero] – Benteke

    OR

    B:
    Hazard – [Silva] – Lallana – Snoddy – Noone
    SaS – [Aguero]

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    1. Mílanista
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      12 years, 8 months ago

      B with Ince over Snoddy

      Sturridge and Lallana vs Mata and Benteke is no contest

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      1. The B
        12 years, 8 months ago

        Good advice. Thanks.

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  27. Parm
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    12 years, 8 months ago

    Pahahaha, my rival just brought in Jack Colback.

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    1. The B
      12 years, 8 months ago

      So youre celebrating because you dont like having sensible competition?

      Fair enough.

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  28. Gaz Downright
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    12 years, 8 months ago

    Everton having the majority of possession

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  29. Scratch
    12 years, 8 months ago

    Eto has obviously been hanging around with Torres too long, lost count of the amount of times he's dribbled into multiple Everton defenders and lost the ball

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  30. FPL Blow-In
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    12 years, 8 months ago

    I have Mirallas and Hazard in this game.. What am I to expect realistically points wise? 4-6 by the looks of it

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