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

    In hindsight was Dicanio's transfer policy a better one than Moyse's ?

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    1. EmreCan Hustle
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      yeah, some really good players in the team.

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

    ManU are desperate for a penalty now 😆

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

    rafeal with the step overs and no one near him, looked like he was going to trip himself up.

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  4. Pratik
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    LATERISER!!!!!!!!

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  5. Holy See
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Janu, Evra assist.

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

    Evra assist. Jamsiep was right. Evra is better than Vidic

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  7. Mílanista
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Evra assist. Vidic goal next please

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  8. Fin
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Brought in Januzaj literally 20 seconds before he scored.

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

      that was stupid of you

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

      You get the points, well done

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  9. PMC3
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Rooney has scored in every game that Man United have scored in, bar the Swansea game where he got 2 assists. They have two home fixtures against Southampton and the terrible Stoke.

    Why would anyone sell him?

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

      lukaku looks like scoring more

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  10. Dynamic
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Januzaj

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

    januzaj

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  12. Strawberry Jelavic
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    I'm not even a United fan but I hope they win just to shut all the United "sack moyes because he can't get blood from a fergie turnip team" fans. Are you all so nieve to think that it was going to carry on all hunky dory with a starting XI that flawed that was held together by a titan of the game with masses of influence and history to support him??? It'll take time, plain and simple.

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    1. Pratik
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Let's not compare Fergie's beginning to Moyes....Times have dramatically changed, the pressure is very much on Moyes. While I think United will me very much reluctant to sack a coach, they will ultimately bow down to the pressure and do so if this run continues.

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      1. Strawberry Jelavic
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        Well if they do, Pratik, they'll just become another team that sacks at the drop of a hat and essentially make a mockery of the principals of Fergie's dynasty. And I'm not even a United fan...!!!

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    2. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      I would do Better.

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

      well said

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  13. La Roja
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Evra assist get in

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  14. r0nh
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Utd for the title!!

    Never doubted it!

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    1. La Roja
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      😆

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

      I knew it was coming all along!

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

      😆

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  15. Godfather Bandit 42
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Janu.....whatever!!!

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  16. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    told you, people laughed to early. United to win

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    1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      good impression of forca 😉

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

        close, just missing the obligatory spelling mistake.

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    2. Heydudes13
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      bet you're the life of a party.

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      1. Pratik
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        haha

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

      Everyone knew that, just wanted to enjoy the fun as it lasted. Sunderland are certainties for the drop. Woeful side.

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    4. Malcolm Tucker for England …
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Probably. Funny how shite they are though

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  17. JK - Cønt ⭐
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Januzaj wagon incoming

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  18. NATSTER
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    He's 4.6m.

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    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      The bargain basement mid continues unabated

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  19. Chu Young Ping Pong
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    ADNANNNNN

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  20. Portuguese&Proud
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Evra assist :mrgreen:

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  21. Heels_Over_Head
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Moses to Januzaj; too soon?

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    1. jmcclory123
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      4.6m for Januzaj, first team starter??? Hmmm

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      1. Wirtzle Gummidge
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        He needs to perfect his dives first.

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  22. Essan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Another Belgium goal ......

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

      *Albania.
      Hasn't chosen who he'll play for yet

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

    Januzajwagon...

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

    Mignolet | Boruc

    Vertonghen | Baines | Ivanovic | Clyne | Chester

    Michu | Oscar | Ramsey | Barkley | Brady

    Lukaku | Suarez | Giroud

    1.5M in bank.

    Should I make a transfer for GW 8 or save it so I have 2 for after the international break?

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    1. Connor's Calling
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      No need to change anything there

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

      do you own him?

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      1. Wirtzle Gummidge
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        ...no haha

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  25. JK - Cønt ⭐
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    We scored, from open play 😯

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

      No surprise the scorer hadn't started in the Prem yet 🙂

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

    Januzaj is prounouced Yanoo-zay. Best remember that all you United haters !!

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

      Difficult to remember somthing I'd never actually forgotten.

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  27. don parcheesi
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    what do they put in the water in Belgium?

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

      Yeh, and why isnt their national side winning stuff? Weird.

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

    Update, Garda in Ireland are pleased to report that 137 of the missing Man Utd fans have been found in the last 5mins.

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  29. Says
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Januzaj, this year's Sterling?

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