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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.

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

    I had Lukaku because I expect him to score in at least one if not both games this GW. He doesn't need to start to do that 🙂

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

      Lukaku will still outscore torres 😆

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      1. Konig Luther
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        agree.... only need 15min to score

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  2. Captain Hindsight
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Never quite understood Lukaku in the Scout Picks

    Torres was always first choice and going to start the game

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    1. Cyril Figgis
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      But Torres is shit. Lukaku could easily outscore him this game even if he only comes on for the last half hour.

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    2. LOL LINGARD SCORED
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      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Bear in mind there's 2 games

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

      Haha. Captain Hindsight. Where you been?

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    4. The Finnisher
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      12 years, 4 months ago

      Honestly - Lukaku was just a safety pick for me. I figured he'd start one and be a sub in the other, and when I had Benteke over him I was worried about having 2 Chelsea for HUL/AVL while Benteke played ars/che.

      Not too fussed though, he can still do some damage.

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    5. Pork Pie Sausage Roll
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      It's good to have you back, Cpt Hinsight

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    6. SuperOsçarBaby
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      but it's all about points 😉 who will get more

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    7. busteddocket
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Your username is appropiate anyway.

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  3. Malcolm Tucker for England …
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Where did Lukaku start his last league game?
    What happened?
    No need to worry as of yet

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    1. Malcolm Tucker for England …
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      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Although the plan has been Lukaku to Giroud for week 2 anyway

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  4. Grimmaldi - Send in the Clo…
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Not overly surprised or overly fussed about Lukaku being on the bench. It's a double gw and I don't see Torres starting both and even if he does he certainly won't finish them. Lukaku has shown how explosive he can be from the bench.

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

      Wishful thinking...

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      1. Woy of the Wovers
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        But realistic.

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      2. Grimmaldi - Send in the Clo…
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        Backed up by Lukaku's form last season. The last game of last season is proof enough of how effective he can be from the bench.

        Until their final game of the double comes I won't stress... Even when it does come I doubt there will be much stressing anyhoo.

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  5. FORCA INTER
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    12 years, 4 months ago

    That,s brilliant

    Terry lamp and haz

    Lamp show lukaku who is boss now

    Hoping for torres brace so lukaka stays at bench

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    1. Simon69
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Why does Torres scoring a brace guarantee that he stays on for 90?

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  6. Bubbles
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    It's the same every season. You guys think someone is sure to start because you want it to be so.

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    1. The Finnisher
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Well said

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    2. Carl@streetkids.com.au
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Or very one comes on when they don't play and say "I told you so" like a hero when the had no f@cking idea

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    3. It's only Carlton Cole…
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Might need to update your link, currently it shows you have Lukaku!

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  7. DropPointsNotBombs
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    12 years, 4 months ago

    Lukaku will get maybe 15 mins?

    Can only get worse if Dzeko doesn't start tomorrow. Starting to panic

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  8. TheSteel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Too bad soldado scored. I wouldve had a pretty decent above average gap. At least lukaku is on the bench though

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  9. Bad Pen
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    12 years, 4 months ago

    Welcome back Kaboul 🙂

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  10. Prime
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    12 years, 4 months ago

    Excited about De Bruyne starting.
    Feel a casuals-bandwagon coming on.

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

    Why is everyone saying lukaku will start vs villa? if torres has a good game surely he will play again vs villa the utd game is not until Monday night, rest wont really come into it

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

      Rest for utd

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      1. AGUEROOOOO!!!!!
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        5 days between them games, new season rest for what

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

      Or Ba 😉

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

    Soldado needed 1 more pass to get two more bonus points 🙁

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    1. Tiki-Taka
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      12 years, 4 months ago

      Now cue someone to score and take the BP's, already annoyed Sturridge got none for me

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    2. SamH123
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      huh? is he not on for 3

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

    Lampard explosive imminent

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

    Announcement. Chester won't get any points. He's on my bench.

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  15. Thomass
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    No Lukaku! Ahhh

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

      keep calm and sell him now

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  16. SuperOsçarBaby
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Chelsea Subs: Schwarzer, Essien, Van Ginkel, Schurrle, Mata, Ba, Lukaku

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    1. LOL LINGARD SCORED
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      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Pretty good bench to have like

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  17. Grimmaldi - Send in the Clo…
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Saldado off for Defoe. Solid start from what I've read, a goal and almost 2 assists show a decent level of involvement.

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  18. The EJJ
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    We all knew it wasn't likely he'd start both and I'm optimistic of his chances after coming off the bench. It's all good guys 🙂

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    1. Red-United
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Yes, but I expected him to start the first game.

      He will probably get 60mins this DGW.

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  19. DropPointsNotBombs
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    12 years, 4 months ago

    Hazard had better go mental today

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  20. thetinkerman
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    • 14 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Lukaku benched??!! Scenes!

    Hate to say it but......

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

      behind ba in pecking order on bench

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

        No idea why, Ba has done nothing to impress Mourinho, meanwhile Lukaku...

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  21. Tim Canterbury
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    12 years, 4 months ago

    I think Lukaku will still get half an hour or so and odds on to start next match. All is not lost

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  22. 1-1 at Newcastle
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Thanks to whoever convinced me to go for Ivanovic instead of Luiz 😮

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

      luiz was ruled out injured on friday

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

    Torres just wont roll over and die....(football wise ) 😀

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  24. Thatsnotcricket
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Pfft, I thought Mourinho was a good manager, doesn't he know Torres is shite?

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

        He also has a massive ego and a very rich owner.

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      2. Pete Campbell
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        He wants to be the one to get Torres firing again

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    • kraftwerker
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Bottled the De Bruyne punt last minute.

      Enjoy the double digit haul owners.

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    • Hi I'm Jose
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Chelsea 4-1 Hull

      Goals: Hazard (14), Frankie (27, pen) Graham (31) Lukaku (72, 84)

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

        writting it down doesnt make it true

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

        I 'get' the making score predictions, as well as predicting the goalscorers. But the minutes? C'mon...

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    • Tim Canterbury
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      12 years, 4 months ago

      oops

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    • DropPointsNotBombs
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Lukaku was always going to be out of my team for GW 2 anyway. Hopefully he'll still get 60 odd mins this week. That's enough anime for at least a goal

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    • denial
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      • 16 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Bad miss by JD

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    • Cruicky
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Torres starts today; Lukaku gets 10-15mins today.
      Lukaku starts vs Villa.
      Torres starts vs Utd.

      Seems about right.

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