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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.

Mark Mark created the beast. He's now looking to tame it.

  1. The Machine
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Giaccerinhi seems to be the only remotely decent signing Di Canio made

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  2. thepuntmaster
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    • 12 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    What an absolutely shite half

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  3. charlie1X
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    The art of forgetting

    Man Utd post fergie

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  4. Jinswick
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    • 15 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Not seen any of the game - how's Nani playing?

    Just realised I have exactly enough to do Nolan -> Nani next week....

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    1. DÏLKS
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      Terrible.

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    2. The Machine
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Lol don't do that. Nani is all hype and no end product. Will soon be dropped

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    3. beepingmeeping
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      Man U haven't really created many real chances. Nani had one but missed it. He has been okay... But I wouldn't go for him if I were you... unless he can get himself 10 fpl points today somehow. His spot in the team is far from guaranteed.

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

      Actually I think Nani has looked good, put a lot of balls in the box and taken a couple shots. As long as he stays away from free kicks.... he's fine 😉

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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        • 16 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        😯

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        1. Last Resort...
          • 15 Years
          12 years, 3 months ago

          I have blinders on okay! I dropped HBA on a Nani punt. HE LOOKS GOOD AND THAT"S THAT!

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  5. Wirtzle Gummidge
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    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Shinji to the rescue

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  6. Snikiii
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    Sunderland playing their hearts out

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    1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      yep glad they didnt show this spirit against us last week

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  7. Fin
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    Just done Soldado and Brady -> Sturridge and Januzaj
    Gonna wait and see who to get in for Barfa

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

      you couldnt wait till the end of the game?

      Cue Januzaj injury

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

      Januzaj has been wasteful imo : |

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

    The question you should be asking is why is one of the supposedly best clubs in the world playing in front of your eyes an English 4-4-2 you can watch in the Championship any week?

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

      Look at how United have been attacking. Cross. Cleared. Cross. Cleared...

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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        • 16 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        Ghastly.

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

      The answer would be because Moyes is a cautious inflexible idiot

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      1. charlie1X
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        Clueless RVP & Rooney will want to leave in the summer

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    3. SW6
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      They're playing a 4-4-2 with two holding midfielders, so much space for Sunderland's CMs

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

        Yeah there's many ways to play a 4-4-2, this is one of the most predictable.

        Basically you know what we watched just now?

        We watched England.

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  9. Heels_Over_Head
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    oh good. half time. Should we debate the bonus system more or beat down Moyes more?

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    1. Manilaman
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      No, let's talk wildcard tactics

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    2. boc610
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      little from column a, little from column b

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  10. Henry Hill
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    This is looking even more apt after that first half:

    https://scontent-a-lhr.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/1383896_10153367647000602_159303787_n.jpg

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

      HAha!

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  11. SMELL MY CHEESE YOU MOTHER
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Hahahaha Vidic and Carrick most BPS in UTD's team.

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  12. boc610
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    adam johnson a ringer for quinn in homeland

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  13. JayBomb
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    I feel a bit sick with Rooney as my captain. Ps Nani is a headless chicken !

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    1. boc610
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      nah, a headless chicken would have a better first touch

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  14. r0nh
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    Utd will come out all guns blazing in the second half.

    Sunderland 1-4 Utd

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

      Rooney Red

      Bookmark It.

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    2. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      yep that's what I am thinking. If united don't at least draw this match feel free to call me a twat

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

        😆

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

    That's 45 mins of my life I'm never getting back

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  16. FPL_Liger
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    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Poor old Man Utd eh?!

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

      no

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    2. don parcheesi
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      how can they compete with a team who can make 14 transfers in a summer? Financial fair play can't come soon enough 😉

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  17. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Right. Stop pisspauling about, and get Welbeck in there, ffs!

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  18. Scoredelario
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    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Something doesn't add up. I can only assume fergie is guilty of a 27 year long match fixing scandal!

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

      Or Moyes is one of worst managers around.

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    2. Messiah Hazard
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      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      trying to create a scandal, is it?

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    3. Locarno
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      To be fair to Moyes, he spent 11 years trying to get Everton above Man United in the table.

      He's finally done it.

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  19. SouthCoastSaint
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    United are shocking.

    Never seen cleverly look so out of his depth before

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

      i can only assume this is the first time u have watched him then

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

        ^So much this

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      2. SouthCoastSaint
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        I don't rate him at all but never seen him quite this pathetic

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  20. Mr Sarcastic
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    United is really bad team.
    Moyes is useless.

    (sits back, enjoys new beer and starts to count upvotes)

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    1. Lawrø
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      😆

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

      Reminds me of Hodgson & Liverpool, Moyes is in way over his head.

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

    Fergie is probably regretting that he didn't give his job to Mourinho right now

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

      ...Even Ian Holloway would have been better

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

      No. This makes him look like a god

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

      yeah because Mourinho is doing such a great job

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    4. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      tony pulis next united manager

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    5. Crouch Potato!
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      Wasn't his job to give him the job.

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  22. Manilaman
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    International break wildcarders, who are the risers to get in (if activating tonight)?

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    1. Heels_Over_Head
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      use this
      http://totalfpl.com/pricechanges

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  23. Lawrø
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    I love all the positivety from United fans before the game 😆

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

      Many still expect to win this game, despite being a goal down and showing no signs of life 😆

      Fergie has really spoiled these fans!

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  24. Winston.
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    • 12 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Dumped Roonpig earlier this week, and Vidic a few minutes ago...and happy about it!
    Suarez and Davies, you re warmly welcome...hopefully...haha..

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  25. Says
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    Adam Johnson with the ball on a string

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

    Message to United fans:

    The Winter is coming!

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  27. FPL_Liger
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    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Does the BAP chap come round any more?

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  28. Crouch Potato!
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    The Gardai have just issued an appeal for any information relating to the sudden disappearance of 12,462 Man Utd fans in Ireland in the last 45mins.

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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      • 16 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      😆

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

      😆 😆 They will have no fans left at the end of the season!

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

      This is the thing with foreign glory hunting fans
      They do actually vanish when success does

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

        When I was at school everyones "English team" was united or Blackburn, then utd/Newcastle then utd/arsenal

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  29. Pedram
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    Why Suarez's BAP is on 7 ?

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

      Shots off target/offsides

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  30. SouthCoastSaint
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    United = long balls and desperate crosses.

    I genuinely cannot believe how bad they are today.

    Price on Moyes for next sacking?

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