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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.

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

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

    Januzaj Anything: Adnan stands outside David Moyes house with a stereo, begging to play with Kagawa. #PutJanuzajInAFilmTitle

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

    10.9 for this defensive midfielder?

    Thank God i shipped him last night

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

      I really should ship him out.

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    2. Piggs Boson
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Last 3:

      9pts
      5pts
      8pts

      You weren't saying this last week Mr. Knee-jerk 😉

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

      5th highest scoring forward in the game...

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

    Rooney playing deep again

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

      quite deep and connect. not much impressed.

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    2. Heels_Over_Head
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      that's where they need him to win

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

        thats where they need him? daft comment

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  4. Chu Young Ping Pong
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    Gary Lineker ‏@GaryLineker 8m
    Speaking with Roy in the office there is a possibility Januzaj could qualify to play for England from 2015.

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

      Uk teams dont do this
      Self imposed agreement not to
      One I'm proud of actually
      Its cheating

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      1. Voyeur
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        that agreement is between home nations eg Giggs Wales/England, not home nations & others

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

      He'd be better off playing for Albania than England.

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  5. Johnny Fentoozler
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Robin Van Pricey...

    Has that been used before?

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    1. sneif4
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Yep

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

    HBA -> Adnan

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  7. Revival
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    427 people have transferred in Januzaj already 🙂

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

      BUY BUY BUY

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    2. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      *428

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    3. Johnny Fentoozler
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Guilty

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

      Jesus

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

      wow, talk about keen.

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    6. iamgooner
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      just made mine

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

    Januzaj goals, no clean sheets, rvp/roon blanks
    This ain't too bad.

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  9. Nopli -The Banned One (Solo…
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    ThankGod i did Rooney to Suarez last night 🙂

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

    C'mon Sunderland

    PLEASE SCORE!!

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    1. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      twice...

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  11. .
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    Silva, Oscar or Mata?
    Would love a Mata punt but want to see if he starts tomorrow first but can't because of price changes

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    1. Red Devil Swede
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      Silva
      Oscar
      Mata

      in that order until Mata gets enough game time. Then he's head&shoulders above most midfielders.

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      1. .
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        12 years, 3 months ago

        Yeah I think you're right. Man City a more free-scoring team than Chelsea.
        Thanks

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    2. Wilshere Knowledge
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      Mata

      He has added the defensive part into his game now, and Mou will probably now start him. I will be transferring him in.

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

        De Bruyne, Schurrle always a worry though?

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  12. Total Foot 5
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    Adrian YAKUZA-- hes taking manu w/ his gang.

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  13. A.
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Thank god I brought in Januzaj last week..

    Oh wait, of course I didn't that would be ridiculous 😛

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    1. SW6
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      932 did 😉

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  14. Scottys Army
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    daniel

    who are you selling for lukaku ?

    we have same forward line

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    1. Caine & Co.
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      rooney

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  15. Nopli -The Banned One (Solo…
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Moses to Januzaj DONE

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    1. For Fuchs Sake
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      has your knee just moved?

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

      following you shortly on that exact move i think, although my midfield looks a joke

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  16. ViperStripes
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    That's it RVP out, Lukaku or Benteke or Suarez in.

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

    JANUZAJ CAPTAINERS GROUP HUDDLE!!!

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

      😆

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    2. Heels_Over_Head
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      you know there's one out there somewhere

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  18. Total Foot 5
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    so...Adnan Yakuza has done more in 60 minutes than Ashley Young has in his whole Manchester United career.

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  19. ViperStripes
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    when is Benteke expected back?

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

      GW8

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  20. Tezmoore
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Januzaj has 8000 transfers in already

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

      440

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

      800* you mean?

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  21. Your Mum's Athletic
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    MAN UTD BACK ON THE ACCUMULATOR 😀

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  22. Big Bad Barry
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    Bap chap around these days?

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

      not since fpl does live baps

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

      been replaced by a machine...story of our time, eh?

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

      not needed. detailed stats ftw

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  23. sneif4
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Are people really transferring during the game? We have an international break coming up!

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  24. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Is it worth pointing out that Macheda had a blistering start and is currently playing for Doncaster Rovers ? Januzaj talk is getting out of hand

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    1. Heels_Over_Head
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      crossed my mind, but it's been the year of the cheap midfielder

      it is a punt, in fairness, but the kid creates space and looks class

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

    Rooney walking odd...injury?

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    1. Sly Fly
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Making my Roopig > Suarez transfer tonight looking more likely.

      SOMEONE TALK ME OUT OF IT.

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    2. Cowshed - Blue & White …
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Shithimself

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

    Rooney down and out

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

    Rooney in pain. His shin again

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  28. iamgooner
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    rooney injured

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  29. Revival
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Utd home to Southampton in 2 weeks time, cue Janusaj starting on bench and a 1-0 Southampton win.

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  30. imabearlol
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    So how was Rooney this game? I haven't seen it but heard he's playing very deep?

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