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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. Retrosynth
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    SAS. Seriously.

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  2. Thomass
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Sturridgeeeeeeeee 2-0 Enrique assist

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  3. Elniñorules
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Mignolet assist?

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  4. FPL Daniel
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Chelsea loosers. Loosing Sturridge and Lukaka and keeping Torres, bringing Ba in mean time..

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  5. Scottys Army
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    SAS

    OVER KILL

    LMAO

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    1. isacki: full casual
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Well done Scotty.

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  6. aehii
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    sturridge seems angry that people have captained Suarez. Sorry Daniel.

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  7. Dynamic
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    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Assist for Sturridge?

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  8. Kevin Twine
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Oh just feck off, Sturridge..

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  9. SPorting
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Don't get sloppy at the back now LIV.

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  10. Thick Of It
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Any Studge/Suarez double owners out there? I salute you sirs

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    1. Scottys Army
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      HERE

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    2. aehii
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      YES

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      1. SPorting
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        Calm down with the CAPS boys.

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    3. Top 210 Club
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Ta ;D

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    4. stumanchuu
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Yup

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    5. Konig Luther
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      here

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    6. Thick Of It
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Personally I think my Sturridge and Altidore pairing is better

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  11. FPL Touches
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Studge Assist?

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    1. Thick Of It
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Suarez

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      1. FPL Touches
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        Yesssssssssssss

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        1. 1-1 at Newcastle
          • 12 Years
          12 years, 3 months ago

          No assist apparently.

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      2. aehii
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        it gets better!

        *heaven*

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  12. isacki: full casual
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    Hahahaha SAS really is happening.

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    1. FPL Daniel
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Proud SAS owner in here

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      1. Scottys Army
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        FOUNDER member here

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  13. Heels_Over_Head
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    72 minutes to go.... *gets another drink*

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  14. crystalpalaceRus
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    think im gonna just go and cry in a corner somewhere

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    1. Heels_Over_Head
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      you have good fixtures coming up, and puncheon/gayle/chamakh are going to go off after the int'l break, don't sweat this one

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      1. crystalpalaceRus
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        Thanks for the heads up at least.

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  15. Royal5
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    God I hate that celebration dance from Sturridge.

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    1. Mílanista
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      So do I, love those points though.

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    2. .
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      What?!

      I love it 😀

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    3. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      This

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  16. JK - Cønt ⭐
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Sturridge (vc) again, when will I learn. Come on Robin

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    1. Gaz Downright
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      me too...

      good thing I have Suarez captained

      :troll:

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    2. preseasonblues
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      This. Exactly the same. Its alright though as RVP will score 3 right? Right?

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  17. Your Mum's Athletic
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    TIMING 😀

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  18. Scottys Army
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    These 2 are on FIREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

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  19. get_in
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    SAS here also 😀 Hoping for a monster score from the boys.

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  20. FPL Daniel
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Sturridge down

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  21. Call Me Old Fashioned
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Glad of that Sturridge goal.

    Not only as my captain but keeps his form going into the vital England games. Come on the Three Lions

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    1. A.T
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      If I'd seen that post Ffs!

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  22. Red Devil Swede
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Studge sicknote

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  23. ccc
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Get up Sturridge!!

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  24. Barrier Freeman
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Studge down?

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  25. Top 210 Club
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    foook Sturrdige down

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    1. Top 210 Club
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Where my Suarez assist!!!?

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  26. rohan
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Suarez(C) and Sturridge 😎

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  27. Matamatician
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    My laugh at Sturridge owners didn't last long.

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  28. Revival
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Liverpool win and Sturridge anytime scorer was evens with Boylesports. Licence to print money.

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    1. MCH
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Wow evens! Could you not have shared that BEFORE the game!! Not sure how I missed that one.

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  29. FPL Touches
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Sturridge walking gingerly..

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