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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. Retrosynth
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    HBA > Janjuazer?

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  2. Green Arrow
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Moyes' Scholes?

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

    Adnan is 4.9m on Wednesday

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    1. Lord Flashheart
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      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      HBA to Zanzibar

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  4. Crash
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Mirallas to adnan?

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  5. Jafooli
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Thing I'm going to have to learn how to spell his name.

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

    People laughing at ht hang your head in shame

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

      Buried in sadness and shame right now

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

    Just like that...Ashley Young vanished into obscurity

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

    All the casuals will bring Januzaj. This season they are always right. Start being a casual, just bring him in !!!

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

      I have learned my lesson with Ramsey, not going to miss another bandwgaon again.

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  9. Acquafresca
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Assist for 2nd goal?

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

      No one. O Shea

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    2. Red Devil Swede
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Nani

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

      No assist

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    4. Red Devil Swede
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Nani cross off of O'Shea

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    5. Yes Don
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      • 16 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      nani, via a defender's head

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  10. Total Foot 5
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    BELGIUM is the new holland...exporting talnt lft & right. Belgium can and will do damage in next 2 world cups

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

      He wants to play for Albania apparently

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

    Moses>Yanoo!!!

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

    Brady > Adnan and rotation with Whitt?

    Hmmm

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

    Clear out the dead wood and blood the youth!

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  14. Heels_Over_Head
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    What the heck did the Belgian's put in their water?

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

      Steroids?

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

      Nothing, they import it from Chuck Norris' private reservoir.

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  15. synyster626
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Lol at Januzaj goals on wikipedia

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

      that is funny
      http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adnan_Januzaj

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      1. synyster626
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        It said 999999999 a few minutes ago

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

          i saw

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    2. Bungalow Bill
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Place of birth Anfield, Liverpool
      😀

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

    Update, Gardai are baffled as they have found 4, 582 missing Utd fans, 902 more than was actually missing!

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

    Fantastic Brady replacement

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

      Or Kim replacement.

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  18. JS27
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    • 15 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Ozil -> Januzaj?

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  19. Make United Great Again
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Dare I say Brady > Januzaj?

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  20. Mr Sarcastic
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    There Goes Adam 'straight into My team if leaves man city' Johnson.

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

    HBA > Januzaj

    massive kneejerk

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

    Cracking goal that, http://shrani.si/f/N/Os/1q4kUPpk/januzaj.gif

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  23. Twisted Saltergater
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    How long is Brady out for? Are you thinking what I'm thinking? 😆

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

      hopefully back next week

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    2. Make United Great Again
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      I am indeed 😀

      Barkley Januzaj rotation!

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

    Is Rooney playing?

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

    cant wait to see highest score with janu (c) ......

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

    every club in europe will be sniffing around this kid right now moyes can instantly appease the fans with a brand spanking new contract for him

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

    check Januzaj's goals on wikipedia
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adnan_Januzaj

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

    If Rooney doesn't score now this will be an epically crap week for my team.

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  29. Total Foot 5
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    Belgium is now what holland in the 70 & 90s was to world football....RAW pure talent being exported. obvisouly due respect to proportions. but u get the pt.

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    1. don parcheesi
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      Did holland export in the 70's? I thought that was Ajax's golden age?

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      1. don parcheesi
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        sorry, what a petty reply on my part. I wasn't even alive then. I get your point, I'm rooting for Belgium, too

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

      Except Ajax, Feyenoord and PSV all won the European Cup and Holland won the Euros

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

    Adnan now has more goals this game than Young since March 2012

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