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

    And almost 3, I feel sorry for Palace fans, even you CrystalPalaceRUS

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  2. Elniñorules
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    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Come on Stu

    Get up son

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  3. Lawrø
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    Rooney ---> Sturridge and double up on Liverpool strikeforce? 😯

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    1. A.
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      I have Soldado, so it seems like a no brainer

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    2. Yossi
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      They won't be playing against teams this rubbish every week

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  4. A.
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    If Suarez and Sturridge keep on like this maybe having both is a viable option

    Unfortunately they're not playing Crystal Palace every week

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  5. Nopli -The Banned One (Solo…
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    Sturridge Down.......

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  6. Hughes Your Daddy
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    Still remember the 9-0 against Liverpool. We couldn't of met them at a worst time now.

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    1. Monklane
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      The great thing about that match was that the Palace fans were singing "We want 10".

      Real class.

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  7. SuperOsçarBaby
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    no assist for sturridge?

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    1. Top 210 Club
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      Suarez headed it on for him, no one else touched it, so it should come!

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  8. beric
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    who assisted sturridge then?

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    1. SuperOsçarBaby
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      ozil maybe 😉

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  9. r0nh
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    OK, SSN news has told me Sturridge has scored.

    I see a million posts saying he scored.

    Maybe some people should post the assister instead?

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

      None
      Solo effort

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      1. r0nh
        • 14 Years
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        Thank you

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    2. 1-1 at Newcastle
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      Maybe there isn't one?

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    3. Brutus619
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      Exactly!

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    4. Top 210 Club
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      Suarez assist will come, he was last to touch the ball on

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  10. OPTA FPL
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    Hands up if you have Suarez (C) & Sturridge 😎 😎

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    1. Matt
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      o/ lol got to keep fantasy team and supporting separate 😉

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    2. Top 210 Club
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      UP! 😀

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

      o/

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    4. Shakshuka
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      Me me me!

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    5. rohan
      • 14 Years
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      o/

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    6. Santi sensei
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Giroud © & Suarez,Sturridge 😉

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  11. Nopli -The Banned One (Solo…
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    ffs Moses get an assist ffs

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  12. Matt
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    Well, this is going to be ugly...

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    1. Hughes Your Daddy
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      yep 🙁

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  13. Tim Canterbury
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    sturridge done his hammy

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  14. Frodo Baggins
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    Who got the assist ?

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  15. SPorting
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    Anything happening in the other games?

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    1. Epic Fail
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      Other games?

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    2. Chris_White
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Sissoko came very close just now, Marshall with a great save

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    3. Gaz Downright
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      had forgotten about those

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

    That was a Moses assist all day long

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  17. Heels_Over_Head
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    gee whiz

    sturridge looks like he has a little knock before internationals

    😯

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

    In all seriousness if Moses doesn't get involved in some of these Liverpool goals soon he has to go.

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  19. aehii
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    Suarez and Sturridge has made two centre forwards great again. They pass and find each other constantly, selfless when they should be, selfish when they can be.

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

    Captain success two weeks running! (Sturridge)

    And now he's injured lol

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  21. copps
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    SAS looking like a great partnership for Liverpool

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

    NO ASSIST FOR STURRIDGE GOAL.

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    1. FPL Touches
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      Suarez will get it eventually. Be patient

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

        Missed it some people saying Mingo some saying Moses! What actually happened?

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

        i think it came off palace defender

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      3. 4-4-who?
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        Let's hope so 🙂

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

      THANKS

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

      will come

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

    Credit to Scout Picks for including Enrique who's got an assist already.

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

      +1

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    2. Mark
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 19 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Thanks 😉

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      1. Godfather Bandit 42
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        but you didn't pick him for the points!!!

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

        Just a pity I didn't have a transfer to get him in!

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      3. Evs
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        12 years, 3 months ago

        Caulker will have him 😉

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

    I brought Enrique and Suarez in for a hit to compliment sturridge. Yeah baby

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  25. OPTA FPL
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    Sturridge int.break injury again??

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

    Have Suarez (c) but this is going to be a long 70 minutes left for non SAS owners

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  27. The Bandit
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    Yaya no longer on 3 baps 🙂

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    1. Granville
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      • 16 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Negredo 3 Yaya 2 Jags 2

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    2. Mr Smith
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      No baps for Lukaku now also.

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

        🙁

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  28. JK - Cønt ⭐
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    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Is Sturridge still on?

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    1. Top 210 Club
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      Sturridge is fine!

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  29. Tim Canterbury
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    it will be suarez' assist

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  30. Shakshuka
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Just woke up.. No chance Zab gets the assist today?

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    1. Epic Fail
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      No chance.

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      1. Shakshuka
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        Thanks

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