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

Fantasy managers will be firmly focused on Liverpoolโ€™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 โ€“ 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 Oโ€™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 nightโ€™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 Bradyโ€™s absence following an hernia operation. Opponents Villa make two alterations โ€“ 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. isacki: full casual
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    My squad is doing crap and my captaincies are all that is keeping my head above water. 7 out of 7 now.

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  2. Nopli -The Banned One (Solo…
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    Rooney to Suarez(-4) worked out well.

    Thanks for the advice lads ๐Ÿ™‚

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  3. A.T
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    Everyone's happy.

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  4. Acquafresca
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    FECK OFF Sturridge

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  5. TorresMagic™
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    • 16 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Sturridge goal

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  6. Red Devil Swede
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    Wow

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  7. SPorting
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    STUDGE BABY!

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  8. RoyaleBlue
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    sturridge ! who got the assist?

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  9. FPL Daniel
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    Sturridgeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee SAS owner here !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  10. Hughes Your Daddy
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    oh sh't

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  11. Tommytour
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    What a goal

    Body popping ๐Ÿ™‚

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  12. Top 210 Club
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    Yessss Suarez + Sturridge looking good =D

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  13. jdoyle
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    Christ, Sturridge goal. This could be the 10-0 that Holloway was talking about.

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  14. Dynamic
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    Sturridge goal ๐Ÿ™

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  15. Berbalove
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    Sturridge carousel.

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  16. ccc
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    Liverpool 8-1 coming

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  17. 1-1 at Newcastle
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    YES DANNY. 1-1 ๐Ÿ˜€

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  18. Godfather Bandit 42
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    S T U R R I D G E (C)!!!!!!

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  19. beric
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    holy shit, what a goal sturridge

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  20. SuperOsçarBaby
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    WOW Sturridge just WOW

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  21. JK - Cønt โญ
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    YYEEEAAH

    Hold it there boys, RvP (c). Unless he doesn't play

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  22. Texas Pete
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    Thank you!

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  23. Art Vandelay
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    SAS(c) is going well. ๐Ÿ˜€

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    1. Epic Fail
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      You captained both ๐Ÿ˜ฏ

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  24. The Chosen One...
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    Haven't had a captain goal for a while ๐Ÿ™‚

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  25. thetinkerman
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    I call your Suarez, and raise you a Sturridge!

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    1. Yossi
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      String-better ๐Ÿ˜‰ !

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    2. A.T
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      ๐Ÿ˜€

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  26. The King
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    STUDGE!!!!

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  27. Nopli -The Banned One (Solo…
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    Moses assist?

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  28. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
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    Studge you hog.

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    1. Gooner Kebab
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      lol

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  29. Gaz Downright
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    Suarez and Sturridge eh? Who would have guessed...

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  30. Green Arrow
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    shouldve doubled up on those pool forwards lol

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