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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. Lateriser 12
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    ABSOLUTELY LOVE THAT UNITED TEAM.

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    1. Lateriser 12
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      ADNAN NANI RVP ROO

      YUS YUS YUS

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      1. SuperOsçarBaby
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        #FREESHINJI

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    2. JK - Cønt ⭐
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      Agreed, stunning team

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    3. Sleep Talk
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      Only missing Kagawa. 🙁

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  2. Nopli -The Banned One (Solo…
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    Moses CS intact 😎

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    1. Top 210 Club
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      High5! hehe 😉

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  3. United13
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    Yes!!!!! Love the palace goal. 2 more please!

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  4. .
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    Kim ➡ Januzaj?

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  5. mutatedllama
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    My rival has Sakho FFS

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  6. Stephen - Robot Daniels
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    Mignolet > Guzan

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  7. FPL Touches
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    JANUZAJ WAGON.

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  8. Top 210 Club
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    FU Reither I want my Huth goal :*(

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  9. FPL Daniel
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    Thank god no Anderson. He has been awful

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    1. Silly Sausage
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      +1

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    2. Gaz Downright
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      ... for years

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  10. jas5sk - Youtube channel
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    This Robin (c) feels so good! 🙂

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    1. Jagermeister
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      waste of money my friend

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  11. isacki: full casual
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    OH IM SO GLAD I GOT MOSES CS POINT

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    1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
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      hi5 😛

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      1. isacki: full casual
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        I can't 😆

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  12. Smarty Pants
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    tony valencia what a punt!

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    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
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      I tried to warn you.

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    2. jas5sk - Youtube channel
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      Remember him at Wigan...He used to be so good--Nzog too

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  13. The Bandit
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    At least Moses got a cs point 😎

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  14. Poseidon. Not arrogant, jus…
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    2 fts and need to get rid of Nasri. Will be keeping a very close eye on Nani and Januzaj today...

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  15. Sif
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    If Boruc keeps a CS I will cry...

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    1. Make United Great Again
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      MICHUUUUUUUUUUU

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  16. toxik
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    Come on Roonpig.com, useless teethy caniball only scoring once despite me changing the armband to him, prove me wrong Rooney!

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  17. crystalpalaceRus
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    eaglesss haha

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    1. Chrissy Waddle - 2025/26
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      I know. Awful aren't they. Trash.

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  18. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
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    Where's da team???

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    1. FPL Touches
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      Last page

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    2. TorresMagic™
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      Sort by sticky.

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  19. isacki: full casual
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    Liverpool do look worse after Moses came off. Not that it helps my team at all.

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  20. FPL Daniel
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    Still no CS for Mig for my team 🙁 I had Boruc for the first 3 games. Damn bad luck

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    1. Sleep Talk
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      Still regretting not going for the Boruc/Myhil combo instead of Mignolet on my WC. 😕

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    2. Feanor
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      Same.

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  21. Parm
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    Nani, Januzaj and Rooney in behind RVP, just as I has dreamt it!

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  22. jmcclory123
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    Sturridge 3BPS or 2?

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    1. Namtab Nomolos
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      Sagbo Gerrard & Sturridge got 3

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  23. Chrissy Waddle - 2025/26
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    Sturridge now on for 3 bonus pts. 😎

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    1. beric
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      suarez is getting the winning goal point

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      1. Chrissy Waddle - 2025/26
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        Myth.

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  24. In Like Flynn.
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    So, yet another week of pointless flags for Utd players. Another week of protected prices?

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  25. OPTA FPL
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    Rafael!

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  26. Fred the Red
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    Get out of the way if you don't want to get hurt Palace defender...

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  27. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
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    Sakho still gets the CS, and possible bonus!

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  28. Colonel Shoe 肝池
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    come on suarez

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  29. Gr3g
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    Rooney(C) 3 goals on the way!!!

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  30. crystalpalaceRus
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    4-3 comeback is on

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