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5 October 2013 4198 comments
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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. JK - Cønt ⭐
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    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Rooney, Suarez, Sturridge, Giroud, Lukaku, Tekkers, Remy, even RvP and Soldado

    So many strikers options

    Pick 3 and stick I reckon (he says as he plans to sell RvP) each will have their own supporters and all could do well.

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    1. Texas Pete
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      Was just gonna say the same thing. It's like being a kid in a sweetshop.

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  2. Ducking and Diving
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    Plenty more goals in this game but doesn't look like Liverpool will keep a clean sheet from what I've seen so far...

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  3. DRIZ ✅
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    Theophile catherine in scout picks they said

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    1. Heels_Over_Head
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      enrique too

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  4. Colonel Shoe 肝池
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    err enrique didnt get the second assist...

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    1. MagicMario45
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      Yes he did.

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  5. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
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    sissoko bandwagon

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    1. Thick Of It
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      That 1 person who has had him in their team since gw 32 last season finally breathes a sigh of relief

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    2. Mr Smith
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      Uck, after last season I never want to read this name again!

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  6. DRIZ ✅
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    Sturridge and Suarez (c) we want more.

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    1. Scottys Army
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      + 1

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  7. TorresMagic™
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    Burner to score the equaliser.

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    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
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      Please let this happen

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  8. JayBomb
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    Best frontline 3 at present
    Suarez, Lukaku & Giroud ???

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    1. MCH
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      Thats what I am going with.

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  9. isacki: full casual
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    Newcastle playing a lot better without Barfa.

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    1. Henry Hill
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      Really regret buying him few weeks ago

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      1. isacki: full casual
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        Join the club, we all got him after his goals and then gradually got our souls crushed.

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        1. isacki: full casual
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          Sold him and Mirallas this week for a hit, for Ramsey and Siggy. Frustration boiled over.

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    2. Royal5
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      They are playing Cardiff 🙂

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      1. isacki: full casual
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        Hey Cardiff beat City at home!

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    3. OPTA FPL
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      only game HBA played badly, that is the game Pardew forced him to play on the left! Should use him on thr right

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      1. OPTA FPL
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        or in the hole instead of Sissokho

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  10. Plagued by indecision
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    If RVP doesn't make it tonight really thinking of getting Michu and Suarez in for him and Barfa.

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  11. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
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    Who is getting the second Liverpool assist?

    Anyone seen the goal?

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      Long ball, Suarez & defender go for it, ends up with Sturridge.

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      1. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
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        Suarez get a touch?

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        1. TorresMagic™
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          Find out later.

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      2. 4-4-who?
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        So did Suarez get a touch?

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        1. Feanor
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          No

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      3. r0nh
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        I wish someone had said this sooner.

        Now the rest of us have an idea what happened.

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    2. MagicMario45
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      Guys to confirm this Suarez did NOT get a touch. Sorry to disappoint you all. I rewinded to check it... Palace defender headed it on, not Suarez.

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  12. Chris_White
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    Rosenior yellow.

    Not that anyone cares

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    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      1.5% ownership

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    2. drunken_mess
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      🙂 i might

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    3. mitraark
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      I do 🙁

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  13. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
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    Get fking sterling off the pitch. Useless piece of shyte. Hes turning over every ball.

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  14. Viper
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    Any surprises on the team sheets?.

    4/4 of my lads are on the field anyway thankfully..

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  15. Bubz
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    Surely someone has seen the Sturridge goal and can clear up who assisted it?

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    1. Scottys Army
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      Hit palace def i think

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      1. MagicMario45
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        This

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  16. the cromulent one
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    Internationals coming up. Cue Sturridge mystery injury that he can miraculously recover from int time for gw8.

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    1. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
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      All i saw is Sturridge hogging the ball 😀

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  17. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
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    HBA wants to win the Ballon D0r..........

    From the bench.

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  18. Your Mum's Athletic
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    Has Sturridge scored again yet?

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  19. Henry Hill
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    Penalty pool, will be Sterling assist if scored.

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  20. Thick Of It
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    Pen to Pool

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  21. DRIZ ✅
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    Penalty

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  22. SPorting
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    PENALTY!

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  23. The Invincibles
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    Anyone know who got the assist for Sturridge's goal?

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    1. OPTA FPL
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      Rooney or Ozil I'm sure.

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  24. Top 210 Club
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    Penalty!! Liv on STudge

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    1. Top 210 Club
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      *Sterling sorry

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  25. FPL Daniel
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    Gerrard goal. Sterling assist. I think someone from the regulars brought him in (Jamsiep maybe)

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  26. Feanor
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    Sterling dive.

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  27. jdoyle
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    Liverpool penalty, it'll be a Sterling assist if scored

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  28. Plagued by indecision
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    Stoke are playing really well apparently. Would love a Marc Wilson goal (unlikely I know).

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  29. Evs
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    Gerrard?

    Who will get the assist?

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    1. Top 210 Club
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      Sterling

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  30. Dynamic
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    Who will take it?

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