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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. Declan
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    Remy 😯

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  2. The EJJ
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Just got back, don't tell me that Nastasic was 3 minutes from getting a clean sheet?!

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

      He was. In fact he played over 60 minutes but 4 of that was injury time. Does that make you feel better!!!

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  3. 4-4-who?
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    STTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEVVVVVVIIIIEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE G

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

    Gerrard should think of all the fpl liverpool strike force owners.

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    1. 4-4-who?
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      Suarez (c) and Gerard 🙂

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

    Moses 😡

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

    LOLlllllllllllllllllll Mosessssssssssss hahahahahahahah hahahahahhaha

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

      wtf! its like he couldn't move his legs!!

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  7. Aurora
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    moses bar
    remy goal

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  8. ILOVEBAPS
    • 13 Years
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    REMY!!! Again!

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  9. FollowFollow
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    Williams or Davies best Swans defence option?

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    1. Evs
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      Williams. If fit, better baps

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  10. Total Foot 5
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    Moses...how can u miss that

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  11. Podge
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    Moses misses from 2 foot 😯

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  12. SuperOsçarBaby
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    Moses please do something

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  13. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    remy 😯

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  14. Top 210 Club
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    Sturridge sooo close!!!

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

    Wow, remy brace.

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

    I'd say captain whoever plays Palace any week

    They play Fulham next GW

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

      Sidwell (c)

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

      reither(c)

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    3. FPL Touches
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      Your point is instantly devalued 😀

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  17. Feanor
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Moses hits the bar.

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  18. Chris_White
    • 14 Years
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    Wow Remy

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  19. Brutus619
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    LOOOOOOOOOL ISACKI YOU MUST BE MORE ANGRY THAN ME! SUAREZ (C).

    #Ifeelyourpain

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  20. OPTA FPL
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    wtf Moses? should be Suarez assist

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  21. Locarno
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    Bloody Remy.

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

    Remy hattie on the cards

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  23. ola32
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    How did you do that Moses?

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  24. Declan
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    Hatem who?

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

      Ben Arfa

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

    Remy instead of Lukaku.

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

    feck off Moses...

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  27. Connor's Calling
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Remy.........

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  28. Nopli -The Banned One (Solo…
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    MOSES 👿

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  29. PogChamp
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    Moses GRRRRR!

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  30. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Now.

    Remy or Lukaku?

    Serious question.

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    1. Perthite
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      Choosing 3 forwards is pretty tough at the moment.

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    2. sneif4
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      It's a tough question. I've got Lukaku and our fixtures are pretty bad so I'd probably stick with Romelu

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    3. Qubit
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Lukaku as Everton are the better team with better fixtures. But both are good picks and well worth 7.5m odd.

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