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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. SuperOsçarBaby
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    No BALE, No GOAL

    Spurs need Bale

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    1. Mavric Marco
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Good news for me as i'm playing Ward 🙂

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    2. Sánchez
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Totally. None of them can create a chance.
      Chadli looks useless.

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      1. Thick Of It
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        But hot and statuesque, even if he doesn't get points he will be a hit with the ladies.

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

          Notas much as Moxey though.

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          1. Thick Of It
            • 13 Years
            12 years, 4 months ago

            Fair response!

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      2. QPR expects... glory!
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        Couldn't have put it any better. Soldado hasn't had a decent pass yet 🙁

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  2. Rowley Birkin
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    A dawson winner and clean sheet please

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    1. Mavric Marco
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      *Ward

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    2. NED KELLY
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      +1

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  3. ChampChomp
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Dreadful half of football. Complete lack of invention in Spurs play which is needed when you take away the directness of Bale.

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

      Rose looks impressive

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    2. big oak
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      they need time to develop and adapt to the abscence of bale
      too many new faces in that front line so they need time to gel

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  4. TJR
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Chelsea team news anyone?

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  5. Tabasco
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    So what's wrong with Soldado? Is it Spurs playing poorly or him?

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

      No service

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

      Spurs. Soldado's done well with the half-chances he's been given.

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    3. Yossi
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Just because he hasn't scored yet doesn't mean there's something overly "wrong" with him. Not getting much service and Palace keeping it quite tight.

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

        I was quoting others and wondered what the problem was.

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    4. big oak
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      no matter how good u are at getting drunk, if the barman is not supplying ull go home sober

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

    Spurs squad value approx £200milion, ours about £10million - will settle for 0-0 so far 🙂

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

    Dean Moxey

    He is a left sided player, comfortable at either left back or as a left winger and also can play as a goalkeeper.

    What?

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    1. Derailed Bandwagon
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Back in his derby county days, he played in goal for us when one keeper was sent off and the other got injured.

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

        I am looking forward to his save points, one of these days ... 😀

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    2. Adderz
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Back when he played for us (Sheffield United) Phil Jagielka played a fair few games in goal when out first choice was injured. Played a blinder against Arsenal.

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      1. Adderz
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        *our

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  8. Derailed Bandwagon
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Soldado goal incoming second half. He's looked dangerous in and around the penalty area

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

      Did he? I have him but not kicked the ball in my view.

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      1. Derailed Bandwagon
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        He's had 4 half chances, and his movement looks good. Trust me 😉

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    2. TJR
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Fingers crossed

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    3. MJ6987
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Nah, Bony is the man. You could tell yesterday that he is all about goals.

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    4. Yome
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Haha what a joke your post, you can keep on dreaming!

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      1. Derailed Bandwagon
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        He drifts in and out of games, but is always a threat when the ball is in around the area.

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  9. LOL LINGARD SCORED
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Spurs looking quite weak down the left imo. Walker and Lennon linking up well though.

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

      Rose has done well, but apart from that, yeah.

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

      rose not linking up with Chadli

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

    Which combo

    A. Cech Baines GJ Mirallas Alditore

    B. Krul Evra Collins Barkley RVP

    thanks for any advice

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  11. MJ6987
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Get Williamsinho on FFS!

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    1. SMELL MY CHEESE YOU MOTHER
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Don't you mean Joniesta?

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  12. 4vets
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    I liked that John Lewis ad.

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    1. Mílanista
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      What a refreshing post 🙂

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  13. d1sable
    • Has Moderation Rights
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Danny Rose has played reasonably well, hes up and down that side anyway. Lennon is so frustrating, needs to release the ball quicker

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  14. LOL LINGARD SCORED
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Can't believe people are writing Soldado off 45 minutes into the season lmao

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

      Soldado needs Bale, as simple as that

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      1. LOL LINGARD SCORED
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        That's balls - Soldado never had Bale at Valencia and did the business.

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    2. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      +25 for the incoming goals this season (optimistic)

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

    Soldado goal after Lennon's pass.

    You hear it first.

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  16. Egg noodle
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    I always said Bale was AVB's golden egg laying goose.
    Now AVB is back to his dismal self.

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    1. Just A Hat
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      lol Brilliant, 45 minutes into the first game of the season

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    2. denial
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Jesus Christ.

      This really is getting silly now. Maybe write teams/players/managers off after half a dozen games?!! 45 minutes in!

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      1. Egg noodle
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        I wrote off AVB 3 years ago

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      2. Bollard
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        Jesus didnt say anything? Is he a member 🙂

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  17. HammersXI
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Team for Next week
    Mignolet (Harper)
    Mert Shaw Collins (Cole BTurner)
    Hazard Silva Coutinho Mirallas (Kim)
    Altidore Benteke Lukaku

    Who should i sell cole for?

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  18. EAGLES (0 Chelsea players)
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    So glad I don't have to see Alexi Lalas at halftime

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  19. JWF
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Chadli looking like nothing more than a squad player at best. Lennon and Walker linking up well but Lennon consistently failing with the final ball. Nowhere near enough going down the left.

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    1. denial
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Yeah, said same thing earlier. Don't think he was bought as a first team starter.

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      1. JWF
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        Lennon is so frustrating too. We really need someone to give him some competition. Maybe they'll throw Townsend on at some point but that isn't really the answer. Seems to be a gap between midfield and attack and Siggy isn't giving us the link we need.

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    2. RÏɠBY
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      to be fair moxy has been outstanding

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  20. Fantasy Football Friend!
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Have they found Victor Moses yet?

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

      He's still chilling in South Africa with Nelson Mandela.

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  21. afcblegend
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Watching 'sport HD6' atm, they're having a pretty good discussion about Aaron Lennon - he really can't pick anyone out!

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    1. Fantasy Football Friend!
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      It was a great ball to Chadli, though in truth he probably aimed for Soldado and overhit it 😆

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  22. Royal5
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Lennon have been very sloppy with his passing/crossing.

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  23. Hank van Tek
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Glen Hoddle still sporting a mild mullet - that's dedication.

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    1. Fantasy Football Friend!
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      😆

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  24. Tactical Nous
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Soldado just needs better service, hope palace get tired

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

    Collins or Reid?

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    1. Mavric Marco
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Collins is more budget friendly

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

        True but is reid worth the 0.5m extra?

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

          Reid might be just a little more nailed on (though I don't think he really is) but in terms of attacking return no difference really. My answer would be whatever your budget is friendly with.

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  26. 1NAM
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    As I saw them in preseason, Spurs build up play is very sluggish, movement off the ball has been poor and no creativity at all.

    This is what honestly put me off Soldado. He's a world class finisher of the ball, and may still score but will he outscore other strikers? The likes of RVP, Strurridge, Benteke ( Although Villa aren't a better side than Spurs but they' showed yesterday they're more dynamic)

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    1. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Sturridge is cheaper and will always get better service. Willian will also add to that if he joins.

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  27. Leaf
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    A Ward clean sheet would be a welcome bonus

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  28. Just A Hat
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Back in the deadzone, can't believe how much nonsense is posted on this site at peak times

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    1. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Agree with you re nonsense

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

      I hate the in play commentaries. If you are online you know whats happening if you dont your probably not bothered

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

    Come on Holloway, get Joniesta on the pitch second half!!

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

      What about Williams, will he play?

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  30. Noisy Neighbour
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    We're still taking entries into League 1938-450859, which is for players in only their 2nd year of FPL.

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