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5 October 2013 4198 comments
Mark Mark
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The Gameweek continues with four three o’clock kick-offs to follow on from City’s victory at the Etihad, before Sunderland host Man United later this evening.

Fantasy managers will be firmly focused on Liverpool’s meeting with Crystal Palace, with many backing either Luis Suarez or Daniel Sturridge with the armband, anticipating goals and a heavy defeat for the visitors.

We start the team news round-up at Anfield, then, to find that Brendan Rodgers makes just one change to the lineup that won at Sunderland. Raheem Sterling is drafted in on the right-flank with Jordan Henderson shifting to a central midfield role to replace the suspended Lucas. The formation is not yet clear – having played 3-4-1-2 at the Stadium of Light, that could be the case again, although Rodgers could also revert to a regular four-man defence with Victor Moses moving to the left flank and Jose Enrique returning to a full-back role.

Once again, Ian Holloway rings the changes for opponents Palace. Damien Delaney is fit to return, while Stuart O’Keefe, Jason Puncheon and Cameron Jerome all earn starts. Kagisho Dikgacoi, Barry Bannan, Danny Gabidon and Dwight Gayle make way.

Martin Jol makes a string of changes to his lineup to face Stoke at the Cottage. In come Philippe Senderos, Georgios Karagounis, Damien Duff and Bryan Ruiz as the injured Scott Parker misses out, along with Alex Kacaniklic, Kieran Richardson and Darren Bent. Mark Hughes also makes changes for the visitors as Stephen Ireland and Matt Etherington earn starts in place of Charlie Adam and Kenwyne Jones. That would indicate that Marko Arnautovic will lead the attack for the Potters.

Cardiff are unchanged for the visit of Newcastle, as Malky Mackay keeps faith with the starting XI that won three points at Fulham, leaving match winner Jordon Mutch benched. As expected, the Magpies tweak their starting lineup following Monday night’s disappointing first half at Goodison. Alan Pardew makes the decision that Hatem Ben Arfa owners were dreading: the Frenchman gets dropped to the bench as his compatriot Yohan Cabaye earns a start, along with Papiss Cisse with Vurnon Anita out of the matchday squad. Not surprisingly, Mike Williamson starts in central defence with Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa dropping out.

Finally, at the KC stadium, the Tigers make just one change with Stephen Quinn benefiting from Robbie Brady’s absence following an hernia operation. Opponents Villa make two alterations – Ashley Westwood and Gabby Agbonlahor return to the lineup following injury as Yacouba Sylla and Nathan Baker drop out. That suggests a change of shape with Paul Lambert perhaps converting his 3-5-2 to a more standard 4-3-3.

The Dugout Discussion chatroom remains open to capture you real-time reactions during the afternoon’s matches and throughout United’s tea-time visit to Sunderland.

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  1. A.
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    How the hell did Suarez get that in?

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  2. Hybrid.power
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    Yeahhhh boyyyy!

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  3. Colonel Shoe 肝池
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    outstanding, come on redmen

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  4. JK - Cønt ⭐
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    Right cmon Danny, show me you're still worth owning

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  5. jdoyle
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    Lovely Suarez anytime goalscorer.

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    1. aehii
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      I'm hoping for 40 points

      by half time

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  6. aehii
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    Enrique assist, Suarez goal. IT BEGINS

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  7. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
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    Suarez (C). Lowl

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  8. Locarno
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    His teeth were offside.

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    1. Perthite
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      But someone's arm pulled them offside...

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  9. Nopli -The Banned One (Solo…
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    Enrique Assist
    Suarez Goal
    Moses assisting the assister

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  10. Gooner Kebab
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    enrique assist...finally

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  11. Matamatician
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    SUAREZ CAPTAIN 😀

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    1. aehii
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      😀

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  12. Dynamic
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    Enrique assist.

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  13. isacki: full casual
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    YES SUAREZ (C)!!!

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  14. FPL Daniel
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    SUAREZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ eNRIQUE ASSIST

    Captaincy streak of my own. Beside that debacle RVP and Wally injured all good for now. Amen and extremely thankful

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  15. 4-4-who?
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    Used my transfer on Gerrard rather than Enrique = sods law

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  16. Your Mum's Athletic
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    Only have sturridge (c) 😯

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    1. ILOVEBAPS
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      He will score too. Patience. 🙂

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  17. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
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    Seriouisly did anyone here not Captain suarez?

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    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
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      I don't even own him

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  18. A.
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    Great shot from Sturridge cutting inside, this game promises more goals

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  19. Texas Pete
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    Right time for the Studge show now.... Please?

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  20. Tim Canterbury
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    i love the little bang bang celebration

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  21. Thick Of It
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    And Ipswich score *boots telly in*

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    1. Thick Of It
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      And Wednesday equalise *picks tv glass out of beer*

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  22. Matamatician
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    Hope Crystal Palace score at least 1. No CS for Mignolet then 😀

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  23. PogChamp
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    Did RVP > Suarez earlier so big relief.

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    1. TheSteady ¤ Wines th…
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      Until RVP bags a hatty

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  24. Hughes Your Daddy
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    Come on Palace, don't let you heads go down. Hurts seeing Moses playing so well 🙁

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  25. TheSteady ¤ Wines th…
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    Although Suarez is top 10 strikers in the world, one of thos Crystal Palace defenders should have gotten the ball there...

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  26. Lateriser 12
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    High Five everyone!

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    1. Nopli -The Banned One (Solo…
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      O/

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    2. ILOVEBAPS
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      O/

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    3. isacki: full casual
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      O/

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  27. Scottys Army
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    nce one skipperrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

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  28. Godfather Bandit 42
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    C'mon Migs, Moses & Sturridge!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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    1. The King
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      AMEN.

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  29. 4-4-who?
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    For the avoidance of doubt...

    Suarez is the new Sturridge - get with the programme...

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  30. toxik
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    Suarez (c) check Moses or Mig assist I hope?

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