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17 August 2013 4613 comments
Mark Mark
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There are five three o’clock kick-offs to follow Liverpool’s early Premeir League victory, with United’s trip to Swansea to follow at tea-time.

The team news from the Emirates finds Theo Walcott in the Arsenal lineup, although there is no start for Santi Cazorla who is rested to the bench following his recent international exploits. Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain earns a start in midfield, along with Aaron Ramsey and Tomas Rosicky: Mikel Arteta is absent through injury. Up front, Olivier Giroud is given the opportunity to lead the attack with no place for Lukas Podolski. As for Villa, they have budget pick, Nathan Baker alongside Ron Vlaar in defence, as expected.

Chris Hughton is without Seb Bassong and playmaker Robert Snodgrass so hands a start to Elliot Bennett and Nathan Redmond on the flank, with Steven Whittaker in defence. They go with a 4-5-1 with Wes Hoolahan supporting new signing, Ricky van Wolfswinkel up top. Everton’s lineup is as expected – Ross Berkley is given the opportunity to fill in for Darron Gibson in midfield, while Nikica Jelavic’s pre-season form is enough to earn him the nod up front.

There are few surprises as the Hawthorns. The home side lineup with both Nicolas Anelka and Shane Long up front in what looks like a regular 4-4-2. Opponents Southampton have Luke Shaw fit to start at left-back, although Nathaniel Clyne is only able to make the bench: Calum Chambers starts at right-back. James Ward-Prowse is preferred ahead of Guly, Steven Davis and Gaston Ramirez in midfield.

Paolo Di Canio’s teamsheet includes a host of new signings as Ondrej Celustka, Valentin Roberge, Cabral, Emanuele Giaccherin and Jozy Altidore all earn debuts. Kieron Westwood gets the nod in goal over Vito Mannone. The Fulham lineup includes a debut for Derek Boateng and a surprise start or Adel Taarabt: Bryan Ruiz only makes the bench.

The West Ham back four lines up with both Guy Demel and James Collins earning starts as Razvan Rat and James Tomkins are kept on the bench. The midfield sees Mo Diame earn a start along with Joe Cole, while Modibo Maiga leads the line in the absence of the injured Andy Carroll. There are few surprises in the Cardiff lineup, with Matt Connolly preferred to John Brayford at right-back and Ben Turner alongside new signing, Steven Caulker.

Our Dugout Discussion chatroom remains open to take you through the afternoon matches into this evenings clash at the Liberty.

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

  1. Harry Ball Bag™⚽⚽…
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    Is zaha likely to come on???

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    1. The Bandit
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      No

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      1. Harry Ball Bag™⚽⚽…
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        Hope not got Coleman first sub

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  2. Licky
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    I'll be ending the day on 43 points, not too bad.

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  3. JJC
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    Do we know what time to expect the Opta stats in the members area? I want to asses the likes of Baines, Coutinho etc on a statistical basis before any knee-jerking.

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  4. Optimus.
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    i see Rvp now has 378 transfers in on Fiso..thats 378 used wildcards then 🙂

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    1. Heytch
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      😀

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    2. Big_Andy_GAWA
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      Ow can you wildcard? Sure the site doesn't work!

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  5. damill1
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    Does anyone kno when the price rises start?

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    1. FISSH
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      RVP is already 15.0m

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    2. Del Griffith
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      probably tonight, cant see RVP going up though

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    3. JJC
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      http://www.fiso.co.uk/crackthecode.php is where you want to go.

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  6. I taught Ashley Young how t…
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    Ok everyone having a go at me, link has been updated. that was last years link:

    Try and have a go at my team:

    http://fantasy.premierleague.com/entry/70769/history/

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    1. Podge
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      If you cant see the 3 bad picks im not pointing them out to you 😉

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      1. I taught Ashley Young how t…
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        Hows rat working out for you? 🙂

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    2. Hibbo
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      Your all delighted with your poxy 32

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      1. I taught Ashley Young how t…
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        Love it, still got a lot to play 🙂

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        1. Hibbo
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          What do u do on the no rvp brace / ming pen save weeks?

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          1. I taught Ashley Young how t…
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            Pray on Sturridge, Ben Arfa and my two Chelski defenders

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            1. Hibbo
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              Studge solid. Terry lol Ben Arfa lol

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    3. Billy Gilmore
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      Anelka and Kim look golden for points...

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      1. I taught Ashley Young how t…
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        They are in cos I chose RVP. He is looking good isnt he

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        1. Billy Gilmore
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          So the cost of having 1 very good player is having 2 shit players? When that 24.5m can get you 3 good players...

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          1. I taught Ashley Young how t…
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            But they will be mostly on the bench. And I wouldn't call Anelka shit

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            1. Billy Gilmore
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              You have 3 average attackers – Kaca, Kim and Anelka and if they're on your bench that's even worse as you're playing 4-5 defenders. 😕

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    4. Crazy Joe
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      Or we could all just get on with each other and stop acting like twats.

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      1. Somalion
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        Acting like a twat all week because he's been having doubts about owning RVP and therefore has to relentlessly spam everyone for not owning him.

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    5. FISSH
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      Anelka and x2 che defence.

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    6. Somalion
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      Well you're on the exact same points as me, interesting seeing as I'm a mug for not owning RVP.

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      1. Hibbo
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        Ive more with bonus to come and more quality in my side oh and no koscnielny to get rid of.

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        1. Somalion
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          Exactly. RVP will score goals. However, the players that you are forced to own because of him will dent that. Big time.

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  7. NED KELLY
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    Coleman done well today

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  8. Valar(Keith)
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    Happy Rvp non owner here.. with benteke sturridge soldado giroud etc available i dont mind ignoring him for now.. will just have to think extra hard bout captains is all 🙂

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  9. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
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    Rooney looks cheerful.

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  10. Big_Andy_GAWA
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    I hope to God Cole only plays one match so that I don't regret doing Migs and Cole to Cech and Toure.

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  11. Teeberry
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    No hatrick ah well.... Not sure how I managed a RVP team with 3 mil in the bank? Wonder who I should put in this week....

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  12. GunsnRoses
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    Eagerly waiting for the update 😀
    55 and counting 🙂 🙂

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    1. GunsnRoses
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      Oops I saw someone else' score 🙁

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  13. cruzex
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    Website of FISO...anyone knows??

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    1. Bartowski
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      http://lmgtfy.com/

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    2. Hibbo
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      Are you serious?

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    3. Crazy Joe
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      Y u no google? http://www.fiso.co.uk/

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    4. Billy Gilmore
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      Tried maybe googling "fiso"?

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  14. Licky
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    15 points in the difference, Soldado and Terry or Jonny Williams or If I'm really lucky Luna?

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  15. Valar(Keith)
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    Koscielny got a 3 match ban or 1? dint watch the game

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    1. GunsnRoses
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      1

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    2. Billy Gilmore
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      1 (2 YCs)

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    3. chilldoubt
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      One - two yellows

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    4. Barrier Freeman
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      Will be one, as not straight red.

      In a perfect world, it would be rescinded , but doubt Arsenal will risk it.

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    5. FC Tinker
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      Just one.

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    6. get_in
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      Two yellows so just the one

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  16. The Bandit
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    Migs got more than all six of my players 😀

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    1. get_in
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      Soldado will come good! (he better)

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  17. flipperallstars
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    Coleman first sub and stuck with Mert point! Bloody game!

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    1. Valar(Keith)
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      coleman first sub and stuck with koscielny -2 🙂 .. it happens

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  19. Parm
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    WELBECK = ESSENTIAL

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  20. FISSH
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    welbeck in.

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  21. The3rdTurd
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    Lovely finish from Welbeck

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  22. getfunky
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    i'm still not convinced rvp was worth it, lambert got me a brace, with soldado & lukaku to come i could easily make up the difference if not eclpise it... other wouldve had along the lines of giroud/benteke/sturridge aswell so again not necassarily worth it.

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    1. Locarno
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      A brace? You captained him?

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      1. pieces
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        1=2 ???????? wowsers

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  23. I taught Ashley Young how t…
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    Not trying to troll or anything but it is kind of funny when you think about it. Leaving out the premier leagues best player. You just gotta laugh really

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    1. pieces
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      Well done your point has been well made, repeating it does not make it any more so.

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  24. Your Mum's Athletic
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    no rooney celebration, he's off

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    1. Crouch Potato!
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      He's knackered!

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    2. pieces
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      Captain Happy, must be fun having him in the dressing room atm. I would refuse to sell him and let him enjoy the season with Moyes warming the bench

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  25. Prime
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    Welbeck essential

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  26. Somalion
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    Welbeck second goal, more essential than RVP.

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    1. thetinkerman
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      This. Gonna WC tonight to get him in

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      1. ccc
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        you think he is nailed on?

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        1. thetinkerman
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          I was only being silly 😉

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          1. ccc
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            I knew you were about the WC, but not sure about Welbeck as a fpl prospect

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      2. Somalion
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        Definitely!

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  27. JPeg
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    Is whittaker nailed on? Who does he he to compete for his place with?

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  28. Valar(Keith)
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    so now welbeck is essential?

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  29. Demí
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    Lol Chu young ping pong

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