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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. Call Me Old Fashioned
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    Giroud to Lukaku when Walcott returns I think for me

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  2. jdoyle
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    the understanding between Suarez and Sturridge is remarkable

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  3. Thick Of It
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    Is Remy becoming viable?

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    1. Chris_White
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      Yup. Problem is, there's no space for him...

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      1. sneif4
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        I would happily drop Soldado but our fixtures are awful

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      2. Gaz Downright
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        so not THAT viable 🙂

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        1. Chris_White
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          Correct. 😉

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    2. Heels_Over_Head
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      the guy you transfer in if Lukaku has an injury

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  4. Aurora
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    remy goal

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  5. TorresMagic™
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    Should have played Wilson 🙁

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    1. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
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      Why?

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      1. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
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        As in who you got instead?

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      2. TorresMagic™
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        Burner & Coleman before him.

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        1. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
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          Ah ouch. I have Coleman first bench.

          Michu and rooney worry me....

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  6. Feanor
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    The Enrique pass that led to the Sturridge goal deflected of the CP defender's head. Not a Suarez assist.

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    1. Top 210 Club
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      Suarez headed the ball...

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      1. Feanor
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        Nope. I watched it HD slow mo. The defender pushes Suarez over, then the ball deflects off the defenders head.

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    2. MCH
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      boo no one wants to hear that!!

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    3. MagicMario45
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      This. Dzeko check the replay.

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    4. aehii
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      Booooooo.

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  7. JK - Cønt ⭐
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    Not gonna complain about no Cardiff CS, it was Burner or Coleman, play one and bench one. it makes so little difference

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  8. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
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    Remy is one on fire.

    May have to research deeply. BIG differential

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  9. Gaz Downright
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    Suarez a proper grafter isnt he

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  10. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
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    RVP>remy Troll face*

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  11. Colonel Shoe 肝池
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    remy is a true diff....

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  12. Gaz Downright
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    burn

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  13. Tim Canterbury
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    still a bit worried about sturridge even though he got up he was in a lot of pain to begin with

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    1. isacki: full casual
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      Limping a bit. Not that anyone's surprised, made of glass lol.

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  14. SPorting
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    Seriously.

    Sakho -> Burton's 50 year old sub GK

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  15. FPL Daniel
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    Does Mig has 100 saves already..?

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  16. isacki: full casual
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    Remy wins me my anytime goalscorer bet 🙂

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  17. jdoyle
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    Lovely Remy AGS

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    1. isacki: full casual
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      Both you and me then, nice one.

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      1. jdoyle
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        great minds 🙂

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  18. Rasping Drive
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    (from Sporting Life commentary): "....Fulham are struggling with Stoke's passing..." 😯

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    1. MCH
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      things you thought you would never here in football.

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    2. don parcheesi
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      lol, oh dear

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    3. Leaf
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      Fulham have been really really poor defensively all season

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  19. Elniñorules
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    Remy taking a Papiss

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  20. The Bandit
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    Benched Shaw for Turner this morning 😐

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  21. .
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    So. Many. Stiker. Options.

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    1. .
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      *Striker

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  22. FPL Daniel
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    That is it:
    Arsenal or Liv for the title. Having the old manager sometimes helps

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    1. aehii
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      i don't think either have the squad depth. But Liverpool has the best strike force, and arsenal the best midfield. Will be interesting to see how far they carries both of them. Suarez or Sturridge can score every game against any team, it seems.

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  23. Brutus619
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    This is why PSG let Sakho go I bet, he scores for the other team....

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  24. Mr Wizard
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    Who assisted pools second?

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    1. Chris_White
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      Enrique

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      1. Tim Canterbury
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        he said second

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    2. Tim Canterbury
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      suarez

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      1. Mr Wizard
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        I was afraid there was no solid assist. I would prefer Suarez

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  25. Tim Canterbury
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    please play rvp. i dont want burner off the bench

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  26. Hybrid.power
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    It's been too long since the last pool goal

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  27. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
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    got in remy this week 😀

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  28. FPL Daniel
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    Fantasy iceland risk bam !! well done G - G - G/ Remy goal Sissoko bandwagon emerging again..?

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    1. FPL Daniel
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      *Island

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    2. Evs
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      Iceland? 😆

      You mean... Island.

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  29. Del Monte
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    Hutton Dressed As Lahm, you around?

    Sturridge (C)

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  30. aehii
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    this is like watching Yorke and Cole.

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