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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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    Kim off, Mutch on

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    1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
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      glad i got rid for mata then....so far

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  2. FORCA INTER
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    started season with giroud and sturridge so it dosn't make any sense to get rid of them

    soldado could go but still he has point to prove tomorrow and his next 3 fixures are brilliant

    i'll just sit and enjoy in points ride i guess

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  3. r0nh
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    Internationals next week...

    I wonder what minute Sturridge will get subbed off with his "injury" today

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    1. jas5sk - Youtube channel
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      Nice catch, Ron!

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      1. r0nh
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        😎

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  4. isacki: full casual
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    I'm calling this early and hoping Barfa doesn't do anything in his cameo (I expect him to come on), but I do believe in just getting rid of players if you've watched them and they disgust you. I had two options this week, I could keep Mirallas and Barfa and carry them uselessly in my team, or take the hit to get them out for two players I'm actually impressed by, Ramsey and Siggy.

    Generally it's best just to get the pain out of the way and fix the team. After the Chelsea DGW I was happy to take a -8 to get in shape for the coming weeks.

    Course it could still prove to be the wrong decision, of course.

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    1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
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      its zab or him i have to get rid of this week... i want michu, so itll prob be barfa

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  5. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
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    hangeland off richardson on

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    1. Heels_Over_Head
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      injury?

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      1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
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        injured I think yes

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    2. JK - Cønt ⭐
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      very odd that one

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    3. FPL Daniel
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      noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo, I have himmmmmmmm. Couldn't he wait for 60mmmmmmmmmmmmminnnnnnnnnnnn

      FAKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK

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  6. FPL Daniel
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    Stat: New have 14 goals attempts in first half and 7 on target. WOW. Owning Car defender looks like not being a good idea

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    1. Heels_Over_Head
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      you haven't watched Cardiff this season then

      remember that Newcastle are a team of two personalities, the good one has shown up today, don't confuse them with the bad Newcastle

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      1. Lanley Staurel
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        I have. I think they are about to implode. Championship team if truth be told.

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    2. JT's Dog
        12 years, 3 months ago

        Jeff sterling just copied you

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        1. FPL Daniel
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          Ban that Sterling guy 😀

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    3. isacki: full casual
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      Think Crystal Palace are going into damage limitation mode. Campana on for Jerome.

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      1. Heels_Over_Head
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        Gayle for Kebe is not damage limitation, Gayle only goes forward

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        1. isacki: full casual
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          Ah true missed the other sub. Actually it's really Campana for Kebe and Gayle for Jerome then, more like for like.

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          1. Heels_Over_Head
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            gotta love Holloway, always goes for it

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            1. isacki: full casual
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              And then complains in the press conference 😆

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    4. Elniñorules
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      FFS Kim Bo Kyung

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      1. JK - Cønt ⭐
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        Kim Bo-Kyunt?

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        1. Elniñorules
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          I'll never play him, I said.

          Forced to play him 3 out of 6 weeks, FPL Gods said

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      2. Colonel Shoe 肝池
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        yep lost 0.2 on him

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      3. beric
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        bloody nightmare

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    5. Granville
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      RVP on the United coach. Good, false rumours 🙁

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      1. FPL Daniel
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        Bench...?

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      2. JT's Dog
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          Poor coach

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          1. jas5sk - Youtube channel
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            😆

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        • Dynamic
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          What do you mean?

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        • Mavric Marco
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          Good news IMO, hope him an Rooney start

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        • Crouch Potato!
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          Don't think the coach will be comfortable with that!

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        • Stephen - Robot Daniels
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          Fellaini was the non travel rumour, I thought RVP was known to have travelled.

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      3. FPL Daniel
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        Comeeee onnnn what are the odds Hangeland to go off at half time. Silly pick Daniel, silly !!!

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        1. JK - Cønt ⭐
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          I learnt my lesson with Hangeland last season

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      4. Scottys Army
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        Tempted to stick with SAS till christmas

        Only ars is a tough game in that run of fixtures

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        1. aehii
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          All season for me. Unless injuries. Benteke or Remy would be for more coverage and bonus points.

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      5. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
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        As it stands, the following are:

        BAPS:
        Suarez- 3
        Gerrard- 1
        Sturridge- 1

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        1. Epic Fail
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          Gerrard and Sturridge would both get 2 if equal.

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      6. Scottys Army
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        Hoth close again

        damn

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        1. Scottys Army
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          huth

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        2. JK - Cønt ⭐
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          Huth is another living off former glories

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          1. isacki: full casual
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            That's my position and I'm sticking to it!

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      7. Bubz
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        Come on Suarez! Cure my hangover with goals!

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        1. stumanchuu
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          With beers!

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          1. Bubz
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            Good idea!

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            1. stumanchuu
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              That's how I'm curing my hangover

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      8. .
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        Kim, man. You're ruining my team value 🙁

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        1. beric
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          same here, him and Brayford 🙁

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        2. Smarty Pants
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          swap him for Ki

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          1. jas5sk - Youtube channel
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            Ki is really class! Hope he finds a better club

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        3. A.
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          Same

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      9. Big_Andy_GAWA
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        Guys,

        HBA --> Barkley for a hit, or stick and hope HBA plays vs Liverpool?

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        1. Heels_Over_Head
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          i'm guessing owning HBA after the int'l break will be a differential

          do you want to be different?

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          1. Big_Andy_GAWA
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            Lol, I do, yeah. But will he be starting games...??

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            1. Heels_Over_Head
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              yes, but so will Remy, Cisse, Cabaye & Sissoko

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        2. Call Me Old Fashioned
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          I will be doing Lamps + HBA to Michu + Barkley for a hit perhaps. Not sure on Barks yet

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      10. GK
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        Can everyone settle down and accept that there can never be a "Power 3" up front, you'll never catch all the points, you'll always miss out on hauls. Suarez, Aguero and Lukaku now, Rooney could well bag a brace tonight then Giroud and Soldado bag a brace each tomorrow and suddenly your Gioud > Lukaku > Suarez > Giroud moves have come full circle.

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        1. isacki: full casual
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          This, the best players for the season will also almost never fire at the same time.

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        2. Heels_Over_Head
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          but everyone wants to be the 0-0-10 to Mourinho's 0-10-0

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      11. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
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        The Palace fans have stolen B'Pools chant.

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        1. jas5sk - Youtube channel
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          The one where they blame Ian Halloway?

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      12. Hampe
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        Who to pick in Chelsea attack? Oscar?

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        1. Podge
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          none

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          1. Hampe
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            Hmm.. Their schedule is quite tempting though.

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        2. Q--
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          i picked mata already

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      13. isacki: full casual
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        Think Suarez is trying to redeem himself by growing Jesus facial hair

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      14. potatoace
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        Lol, Sturrudge is "injured", what a surprise.

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        1. Chelskimagi
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          Is he??? Nice

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          1. potatoace
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            He's not really. He's doing his pre-internationals limp

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      15. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
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        sturridge limping?

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      16. Your Mum's Athletic
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        How QPR aren't ahead is beyond me, barnsley keeper having a stormer. big accumulator on the cards, come on!

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        1. .
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          There's always one...

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          1. Your Mum's Athletic
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            *sigh*

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        2. jas5sk - Youtube channel
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          Same, I did $85/12 team nightmare that ManU will probably screwup later.

          I look good for Liverpool win, and already got Newcastle at HT win

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      17. OPTA FPL
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        Suarez is taking both left + right corner kick for the Reds 😀

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      18. Mile Plankton - Myth and Ch…
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        Who's ready to sell Zabaleta?

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        1. Declan
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          considering it.

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        2. MagicMario45
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          Zab > Enrique me thinks?

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          1. Mile Plankton - Myth and Ch…
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            I'm thinking Ben Davis. Have Kolo already.

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        3. Call Me Old Fashioned
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          I have 4/5 players who I need to get rid of first

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      19. Your Mum's Athletic
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        here comes the 'hope sturridge is injured posts' disgusting really

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        1. JK - Cønt ⭐
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          I hate those posts. Make me mad.

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        2. mutatedllama
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          Nobody has posted that. Stop reacting to things that haven't happened.

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        3. Richd
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          Everyone with Sturridge and no Suarez then does the same tranny.

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        4. TorresMagic™
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          They probably won't last long.

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      20. Texas Pete
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        Well this certainly won't be 9-0

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      21. Jake Donahue
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        Remy only person with more than 4 BPS with 17!!!!!!

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        1. Mílanista
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          2 goals = 16 BPS

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      22. Gaz Downright
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        something happen already

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      23. Heels_Over_Head
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        c'mon Cardiff, score please... don't make me feel completely stupid for benching Debuchy, again

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        1. Heels_Over_Head
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          perfect post for the bottom of the page

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