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18 August 2013 4717 comments
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Sunday’s two matches get underway with a Selhurst Park encounter that finds Crystal Palace host Andre Villas-Boas’ Spurs. Two hours later, Chelsea start their double Gameweek with a home clash with Hull City as Fantasy mangers brace themselves for an avalanche of points.

The team news from Palace finds Ian Holloway keep the faith with much of the side that won promotion from the Championship. Holloway keeps the new boys on the bench, with Marouane Chamakh and Jose Campana in reserve while the likes of Aaron Wilbraham and Scott Dobbie are handed starts. New signing, Dwight Gayle, does get his Premier League debut up front, however.

Visitors Spurs are without Gareth Bale but can call on the services of Jan Vertonghen who is fit to line up alongside Michael Dawson in defence. Danny Rose gets the nod at left-back as expected. In midfield, Gylfi Sigurdsson looks to be starting in the Bale role, with Nacer Chadli given a debut on the left-flank. All eyes will be up front, however, as Roberto Soldado makes his first start following his £26 million move from Valencia.

Our Dugout Discussion chatroom is now open and will be available for those who fancy live chat during this match and into the tea-time clash at Stamford Bridge.

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  1. drunken_mess
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Get Defoe on! 😆

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    1. Hello. Yes, This is Dog
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Bale!!!

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    2. Ghost Ship
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      To be fair it's the sort of game where he could excel. Bet he can't wait to get on and stick it to soldado.

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  2. Bad Pen
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    12 years, 4 months ago

    Siggy with a good effort.

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  3. super zlatan
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    Great save

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    1. 4vets
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      12 years, 4 months ago

      +1000

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  4. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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    • 16 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    GREAT save!!!

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  5. Glasner Ball
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Speroni you beaut!

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  6. The Machine
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Is there a more wasteful winger in the league than Lennon?

    Reminds me of Walcott of 3 years ago. Pointless dribbling with no end product and the ability to cross is just dreadful...

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    1. drunken_mess
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      does the same dribble, runs with his head down. v average player

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    2. Goodfish
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      12 years, 4 months ago

      He's an annoying little scuttlebug with no brain.

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  7. r0nh
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    "heading for the top corner"

    It couldnt have been anymore central

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    1. Touré De Force
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      😛

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    2. 4-4-who?
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      12 years, 4 months ago

      "It couldn't have been anymore central"

      Erm, yes, it could have been precisely at the mid-point of the goal, which it was not.

      Pot, kettle...

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  8. rohan
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    12 years, 4 months ago

    Soldado isn't gonna dribble past 5 people to score a goal. He needs one chance to score. All his goals were from inside the box last season. Stop cribbing.

    Now Aaron Lennon's crossing on the other hand is annoying

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  9. LewanGOALski
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Spurs weren't given a single peno last season. Give 'em some now!

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  10. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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    • 16 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Chadli ain't mucho, imo.

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    1. Gimli son of Gloin
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      He's alright.. he'll score a few and assst a few, no world beater though

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    2. denial
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      12 years, 4 months ago

      I'm pretty sure he was bought in as a squad player. Would like to see him on the right.

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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        • 16 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        Yep. What I'm thinking, too.

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  11. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
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    12 years, 4 months ago

    Siggy daaaam

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  12. Jönny
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Gylfi... Great shot. One to watch, wonder if he can recapture his Swansea form. He's on fairly young, right?

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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      • 16 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Yep. Always on my watch list.

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    2. Mark
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      • 18 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Had him in my lineup till very late but switched him out. It's all about the Bale scenario - until we know for sure, he's not secure.

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  13. SUPERMAN
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    I'm bored and hungry so im away to make a sandwich. Queue a soldado goal!

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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      • 16 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      *cue

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      1. SUPERMAN
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        Thanks 🙂

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  14. Ricky - it doesn\'t ta…
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Nowhere near the top corner niall you idiot

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  15. sdmdsdBazman
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    12 years, 4 months ago

    all you siggy hipsters almost got a goal, haha.

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  16. Chrissy Waddle - 2025/26
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    12 years, 4 months ago

    Can I still change my cpt in the sky games to Hazard for today?

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    1. Mark
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      • 18 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      No, it has to be done before the first kick-off I believe.

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      1. Chrissy Waddle - 2025/26
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        12 years, 4 months ago

        Oh dear. Off to a great start then. 🙄

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    2. The Bandit
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      12 years, 4 months ago

      Not after first game kicks off

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    3. Crouch Potato!
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      12 years, 4 months ago

      If you opt to eat in McDonalds, be prepared to eat crappie burgers! 😉

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  17. Scottys Army
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Lennon is dire without pace he would be no where near a pl team.

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  18. There's Always One!
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Wilson at Stoke might get a few game's now

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    1. Mark
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      • 18 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Not sure, I think Adam will come in for home matches.

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      1. Crouch Potato!
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        Be the perfect solution regards a penalty taker.

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        1. Mark
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          • 18 Years
          12 years, 4 months ago

          hehe...true enough.

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  19. The Machine
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    12 years, 4 months ago

    I can recognize one of the commentators, the other one sounds like a complete douche!

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    1. Parm
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      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Parry and Quinn. The latter is a douche....

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  20. Harry Ball Bag™⚽⚽…
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    12 years, 4 months ago

    Siggy looks like a good option for spurs attack

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  21. Tactical Nous
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    12 years, 4 months ago

    Fellow Soldado owners, let's all calm down. He's a proven goalscorer and only needs one good chance to score...patience is a virtue!

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    1. 4-4-who?
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      12 years, 4 months ago

      Agreed. However, the issue is that Spurs don't look that great without Bale...

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  22. The Machine
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    12 years, 4 months ago

    Soldado you fool

    Where is my goal?

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  23. funny money
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    12 years, 4 months ago

    I went to the Arsenal game yesterday - I have to say it was the most one sided refereeing display I have seen in the 5+ seasons as a season ticket holder.

    We were the better side but got kicked out of the game - then came the penalty (dubious) and the sending off (ludicrous).

    I know this sounds like sour grapes but for those losing faith in their arsenal picks be patient - ref had a huge impact on the game for me.

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    1. Thick Of It
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      12 years, 4 months ago

      I don't think many will argue with that. The 2nd pen was a joke, as were kos' 2 yellows. It is the injuries and defensive shambles you are now in that would worry me about investing in Gunners. That said Walcott and Mert are in my team. I think Giroud/Walcott owners should stick.

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    2. sdmdsdBazman
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      I have Santi and Giroud, and planning to stick with both. Just didn't expect Cazorla to be rested yesterday just because he played half a friendly two days before.
      What Arsenal players do you have?

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      1. funny money
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        Santi looked a bit off the pace yesterday. So did wilshere in the second half (not fit).

        I have walcott and I had koscielny - who I think was the best defender in the PL towards the end of last season. Gutted he got so harshly treated.

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    3. 4-4-who?
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      12 years, 4 months ago

      It does sound like sour grapes. Normally the big clubs get the penalty decisions going their way - let this one go.

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      1. funny money
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        I can take the penalty - it was the subsequent sending off and the continual double standards throughout the game that I find harder to take.

        Still - gotta move on you're right - but I hope that ref gets an earful because he was truly shocking

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        1. 4-4-who?
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          12 years, 4 months ago

          Look on the bright side - you're not a Wolves fan like me 😀

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  24. DropPointsNotBombs
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    12 years, 4 months ago

    Soldado is crap

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  25. eratrius
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Now I see why Zaha was a big hit on Palace. They prolly just dumped him the ball everytime, they have been terrible going forward.

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    1. Crouch Potato!
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      12 years, 4 months ago

      Perhaps you should bear in mind the gulf between both clubs in terms of spending.

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    2. Glasner Ball
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      ...yep, nothing to do with the 32 goals of Murray last season.

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  26. The Machine
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Well done again, Lennon!

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  27. LewanGOALski
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Lennon will have an assist today

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  28. EAGLES (0 Chelsea players)
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    Wtf Lennon

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  29. AGUEROOOOO!!!!!
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    12 years, 4 months ago

    is that a shot on target? lol

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    1. Make United Great Again
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      I should think so.

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  30. Fin
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Did anybody not captain Hazard on here?

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    1. FridayNightFail
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      I did. Didn't have the balls to go for Benteke...

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      1. eratrius
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        Exact same story here 🙂

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        1. FridayNightFail
          • 12 Years
          12 years, 4 months ago

          I was going to ship him out for GW3, now I'm starting to have second thoughts frankly...

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    2. Mr Bungle
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      12 years, 4 months ago

      Lukaku for me :-/

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    3. 4-4-who?
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Went Lukaku. Hope he starts.

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