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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. Dante
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Come on Moses...

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  2. Hughes Your Daddy
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Never a pen. Shocking premiership referring again.

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

    Remy again (Granville goes crazy)

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

      Imagine him screaming 😛

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

        😀

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  4. afcblegend
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Crystal Palace are getting an absolute beatdown. 5-0 at half time.

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

    Remy has a brace wtf?

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    1. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Never had a brace before last week, now 2 in 2...!?

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

        Cheers Mike Knight 🙂

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  6. Gaz Downright
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    nice finish Moses

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  7. ILOVEBAPS
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    Remy for our front lines too!

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  8. Leaf
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    Suarez dribble through , on a plate for Moses who misses from 3 yards

    Double 🙁

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

    OH FFS Moses you hit the bar from a Suarez cross?

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

      I CANNOT believe the luck I've had with mids this season.

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

        you make your own luck

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

          Yeah it's amazing the mind control powers I have over Walcott, Mirallas and Moses' ability to shoot.

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          1. Thick Of It
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            🙂

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  10. Podge
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    Remy not Lukaku, maybe both

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  11. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    Remy vs Lukaku.

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  12. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Slaughter time. Lol Need two more Suarez goals

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

    moses LOL

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  14. The Chosen One...
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Should have played Mirallas instead of Burner

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

    Remy, add another to the list of striker options

    examines Newcastle's fixtures

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

      post examination: No-go.

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

        indeed

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    2. Leaf
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      • 15 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      ..sees fixtures , rushes back

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  16. Royal5
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    Moses you idiot.

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  17. Plagued by indecision
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    Bloody hell Remy. How annoying!

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  18. aehii
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    Knew I should have got Remy over Lukaku.

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  19. .
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    5 goals in 3 games for Remy 😯

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    1. Jagermeister
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      Hull Everton Cardiff up next for Newcastle Remy could be a good shout

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  20. Gaz Downright
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    • 15 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Remyngton Steele

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  21. Jagermeister
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    ben Arfa needs to get involved in this

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  22. The Bandit
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    Cheers Victor, cost me 11pts there 🙄

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    1. ADucksBehind
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      Couldnt believe he missed that

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  23. Stephen - Robot Daniels
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    Come on Moses 😡

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  24. Scottys Army
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    First and LAST start for burner for me today

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

      You forgot to mention that you have the SAS!

      +1 for Burner

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

        SAS

        WO HOOOOOOOOOOOO

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  25. Qubit
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    Dear FPL. Please can i have an extra striker slot????

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

    QPR letting me down on my accumulator, how are they not beating barnsley?!?!?!?!?!?

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    1. Henry Hill
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Barnsley gk sounds like he's having a great game.

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    1. Hybrid.power
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      • 15 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Keep up the good gif work!

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    2. 4-4-who?
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      Fantastic penalty. Quality.

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  27. Dr Dream
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    This Rooney chap in my team is starting to look like a bit of an expensive luxury...

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

      try having him and his mate Robin

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

      Suarez Remy Lukaku

      frees up big money

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    3. MCH
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      Give him a couple more hours surely!

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  28. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    Can palace defenders just give up and let suarez score 🙂

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  29. Chris_White
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    Hull are like Stoke at home. Borefest every time, but effective in terms of defensive returns.

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