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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. The Bandit
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    No assist

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  2. Nomar
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    • 16 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Joke defending from Utd.

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

      From Vidic.

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  3. Pinoche
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    Lulz

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  4. Richd
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    This is gonna spice up RVP

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  5. Total Foot 5
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    Vidic ...xmas present for sunderland...Vidic AGAIN gave goal like he did to Taison this week shaktar

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  6. Sleep Talk
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    So RVP has to score two today then. 😉

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  7. isacki: full casual
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    Just delete the team already, lol.

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  8. PogChamp
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    Zabs wins a penalty which gets a goal. Gets 1 point total.
    Wilson subbed off after 59 mins and 30 seconds.
    Suarez robbed of his baps.

    Any one of these just about sums up my season so far. Depressing.

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  9. gers23
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    awful from Vidic

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  10. Art Vandelay
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    Nip out to get some beers in and Suarez (c) loses his Baps and Evra CS already gone.

    I am falling out of love with FPL. 😆

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  11. Count of Monte Hristo
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    Vidic is a goon.

    6 pointer right here!

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    1. Qubit
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      Yep, looks like ive got to get rid. muppet

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  12. Live4pool
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    i guess the Suarez assist will be added right? (sorry it probably has been discussed a lot on here)

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    1. dr. Phil
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      No assist, wasn't even close to touching the ball.

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  13. Elniñorules
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    Moyes sacked in the morning?

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    1. Count of Monte Hristo
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      Hope so geezer

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      1. Elniñorules
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        Long time, nice to see you here 🙂

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    2. turd ferguson
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      because that was Moyes' fault...

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    3. Dougal McGuire
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      Fergie left him with this mess.

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  14. SuperOsçarBaby
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    #MoyesIN 🙂

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

    FFS, ive got so many other transfers and injuries i have to take care of. Getting rid of Vidic is the last thing i need.

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  16. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
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    Should have play ferdinand

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  17. get_in
    • 13 Years
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    Ah jesus.

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  18. Bad Pen
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    I'd appreciate some attacking points then please Patrice.

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  19. Last Resort...
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    Phil Jones set Vidic up for failure. Vidic should have done better, but poor choice by Jones.

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    1. Granville
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      Can blame Jones for that, he's intercepted a cross.

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      1. Last Resort...
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        12 years, 3 months ago

        Yeah I guess, but Vidic was expecting him to knock it right out, suddenly it rolls up quick to his feet. Unfortunate for Vidic really.

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  20. BobB
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    Why did United allow Fergie to appoint his successor? However great a boss is, you don't let him do that. Old pals act over a bottle of scotch - disaster.

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  21. Parm
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    Great start...

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  22. The Bandit
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    How can you blame Moyes for Vidic's howler? 🙄

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    1. OPTA FPL
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      this.
      Moyes in unlucky when all players are not in form atm

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      1. Alberto Tomba
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        I don't think they were that in form last season either Hana. Fergie effect 🙂

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  23. Crouch Potato!
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    Sunderland 3pts behind Man utd as it stands.

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  24. OPTA FPL
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    wtf it's Vidic foul and someone blames Moyes??

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

      'Moyes effect'

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    2. Fred the Red
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      foul?

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

        error

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  25. Poseidon. Not arrogant, jus…
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    United's fanbase is being cut in half every time they play a match.

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    1. Stephen - Robot Daniels
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      😀

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  26. Revival
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    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Vidic clean sheet gone 🙁
    Messed up by Vidic himself

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  27. isacki: full casual
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    2 1 1 0 from my Migs Vidic Nasty Coleman defence today then.

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  28. FollowFollow
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    Vidic is becoming very expensive to have 🙁

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  29. Fred the Red
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    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Why/how did Suarez get robbed off his baps??

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    1. turd ferguson
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      because of a shoddy system.

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    2. jas5sk - Youtube channel
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      Fantasy PL just took a little bite out of them--Nothing new to Suarez

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  30. jas5sk - Youtube channel
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    All this talk of Rio being shit...

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    1. The Bandit
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      He is

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      1. jas5sk - Youtube channel
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        Agreed!

        He has company though 🙂

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