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18 August 2013 4717 comments
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Sundayโ€™s two matches get underway with a Selhurst Park encounter that finds Crystal Palace host Andre Villas-Boasโ€™ 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 ยฃ26 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. Feanor
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    12 years, 4 months ago

    Lukaku to replace an ineffective Torres at halftime.

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

      +100000000000000000000000

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

      This is Mourinho. He doesn't wait til halftime. I give it 25 minutes at best

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    3. Hi I'm Jose
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      • 16 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Dont worry I'll be getting him for last thirty seconds

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  2. tm245
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Any triple Chelsea attack get three starts? I got Lamps and Hazard...hoping Lukaku gets his in the 2nd half and the midweek.

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

      I have lamps haz and IVAN to start. Quality.
      COME ON LAMPARD

      never thought I would say that

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

        Lot of penalties about. Lamps gamble could pay off.

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        1. tm245
          • 14 Years
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          That's the hope.

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

            GAMBLE SHOULD HAVE PAYED OFF

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

    Luiz not even on bench. Harhar I'm happy with Lukaku on that basis

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

      Luiz is injured, everyone knew he was out

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

    No lukaku :(. Im off to bed.

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

    It's time for a Super Frankie Special lads

    SUIT UP!

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

      Pulled him out for Mirallas.

      Christ.

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    2. The Shadow
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      I'm in.

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

      this! geezerr

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    4. tm245
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Let's go!

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  6. Tiki-Taka
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Hazard not on pens with Lampard playing, zzz

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  7. Touré De Force
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Terry starting?

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

      Yep

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      1. Touré De Force
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 4 months ago

        Ramires?

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

          yes

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  8. I taught Ashley Young how t…
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Lukaku was always a risk for that reason. Well done to anyone who risked Soldado

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

      I have Soldado, Lukaku and Benteke.

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    2. Godfather Bandit 42
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      All my forwards are risky - Soldado, Lukaku and...Dzecko!

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

    Come on palace a goal

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  10. Viper
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Remember the last time Lukaku was benched and then came on in a premier league game?? ๐Ÿ˜‰

    Hull will be wrecked by the time he gets on the field ๐Ÿ™‚

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

      I'd take you up on that surprised if he gets more than 15 mins

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

      Unless they are playing against 10 men.

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

    Dawson on for a bap as it stands

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    1. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
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      12 years, 4 months ago

      Hope so. He's in my team

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

    good luck torres even though your not in my team.

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  13. Bad Pen
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Lloris has had a great game, really impressive stopping.

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

    dammn

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  15. Sheep Flavour
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Havent got Torres but hopes he gets a couple so he starts V Villa.

    He is going to start both.

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  16. Harry Ball Bag™โšฝโšฝ…
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    12 years, 4 months ago

    Soldado for 3 bps???

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

      Sold 3
      Ver 2
      Dawson 1

      for now

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    2. Crazy Joe
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      If nothing else happens, yes.

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    3. nevins84
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      I think so

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

      Check for yourself. it's on the FPL site under detailed stats for the game

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

    Great saves by Lloris!

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  18. Sleep Talk
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    • 14 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Vertonghen on 10 BPS now, please don't overtake Soldado.

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

    Well Dawson + soldado not too bad today ๐Ÿ™‚

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  20. The Bandit
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    How they all scoffed when I said Cahill will start.. ๐Ÿ˜‰

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    1. Billy Gilmore
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Luiz is out...

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

      Chap in my work league has him (c)

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    3. Optimus.
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      you got him then? ๐Ÿ˜‰

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    4. jas5sk - Youtube channel
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Became obvious that him and jt would start and lukaku was behind ba. Shocked to see Torres Start ahead of ba

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

    Luiz not even on the bench and owned by 20%... lovely ๐Ÿ˜€

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    1. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      Unless they have Coleman 1st sub and Luiz also misses second game ๐Ÿ˜‰

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

        Anyone starting Luiz wouldn't have the foresight to pick Coleman.

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  22. jas5sk - Youtube channel
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    FML! No Mata (c)

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

    not counting Soldado's 3 BP's yet after the Sturridge saga ๐Ÿ™

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

      Sturridge with no BAPS is such a shame for this game ๐Ÿ˜

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  24. gravless
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Lukaku won't see the pitch today.

    He'll have 5 mins against Villa.

    Jose wants him chomping at the bit and then he'll unleash him on Utd.

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

      He'll want his first 11 chomping, does he rest them all?

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    2. Count of Monte Hristo
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 4 months ago

      No

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

      Torres subbed before halftime in a Mourinho point making move to Roman

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  25. Toby
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Gayle is going to need to bulk up to succeed in this league I think

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  26. FISSH
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Got to give it to the palace fans. Singing all game!

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

      Indeed. Proper atmosphere.

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  27. DonTheSpecialOne
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    • 15 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Disappointed to see Lukaku on he bench. Honestly thought Mou would start him. Hopefully Torres won't do anything and Lukaku get's at least 20 mins.

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  28. Kingston
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Did anyone seriously think lukaku would start both games? I own him and I didn't

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  29. Prime
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 4 months ago

    Vertonghen limping

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

    Anyone has Torres?

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