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

    Hmm......

    Boruc • Lewis
    Vertonghen • Terry • Johnson • Clyne • Wilson
    Ozil • Michu • Eriksen • Barkley • Januzaj
    Suarez • Lukaku • Giroud

    Pretty much anyone is affordable! Anyone missing?

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

      ramsey

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

        But I have Ozil and Giroud. Plus, with Podolski, Arteta, Cazorla and Walcott all coming back he will get less goals.

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

      Sturridge

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  2. thepuntmaster
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Migs - Price
    Clyne - Zaba - Coleman - Chester - Ward
    Redmond - Ozil - Whittingham - Michu - HBA
    RVP - Giroud - Lukaku

    RVP - Chester - HBA >

    a) Suarez/Aguerooooooooo - Davies - Giarracherini (2.2 in bank)

    b) Aguero - Gerrard - Davies

    c) Suarez - Silva - Amat

    C seems enticing...

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

    Januzaj is the first muslim to play and score for Manchester United.

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

      He is Muslim?

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

      Fellaini will be the 2nd then

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

    Beast formation:

    Benteke Lukaku Suarez

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  5. Elfozzie 42
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Terrible game week so far.
    Ben Arfa in for 4 minutes, Mignolet can't keep a clean sheet and Rooney managing little more than yellow card. Only Sturridge captain keeping head above water.
    Need some heroics from Spurs and Arsenal to save this one and Rooney's working his way out of my team to make way for Lukaku.

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  6. 1-1 at Newcastle
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    On wc, if you bring in a player and he rises just once, does it affect the tv in any way?

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

      team value goes up, but you need a double rise if you want to sell on for a profit

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      1. 1-1 at Newcastle
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        So does that mean it's useless? Or does it contribute?

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

    When Januzaj rises will he rise more than 0.2?

    If he does I cannot afford to get him instead of Kasami - need to get him now for a hit if I (really) want him.

    Not suggesting I will do it but just want to know my options

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

      well he aint rising tonight

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

      for a hit?

      the week just started

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

      Yeah, done Ben Arfa to Michu earlier 🙂

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

    Lol rvp

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  9. thepuntmaster
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    feck me RVP

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

    persie miss

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  11. GunsnRoses
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    My captain 🙂 🙂

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

    Forca before you say anything, shut up.

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

      😆

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

    Ahahahah

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

    RVP 😆

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

    Robin Van Pleb

    How do you miss that?!

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

    WHAT A MISS RVP!

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  17. Billy Gilmore
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Oh dear, Robin.

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

    Looking forward to the international break, how many double rises are we looking at? Lukaku, Suarez, Sturridge, Remy, Janujaz, Ramsey?

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  19. PogChamp
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    The only thing i got right this week was selling RVP.

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

    Glad he missed it.. RvP.

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  21. GunsnRoses
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    I wild card . I remove RVP
    You disgrace

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  22. It's only Carlton Cole…
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    What's the Southampton back line when all are fit?

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

      clyne fonte lovren shaw

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    2. Billy Gilmore
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Boruc
      Clyne Fonte Lovren Shaw

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    3. It's only Carlton Cole…
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Cheers

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

    That sums up RVP right now.

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

      They should have bought Austin! 😉

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  24. Reedy
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Robin's doing his best to play his way out of my team here

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  25. Brutus619
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

    RVP you utter troll

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  26. Del Griffith
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    OMG RVP, what a miss

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

    Think both have got to go

    Rooney and RvP out

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  28. karankachiefs
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    What would you rather have;

    a) the forty quid if it stays 2-1 utd

    b) or rooney to score in the 3 mins for my fantasy footy team. (£500 ml, rooney major differential)

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

      A.... grab the cash

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  29. Snikiii
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    RVP is done , he is not gonna score the 30 goals he did last year 20 max

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

      10 max

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  30. Demel
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Tempted by the transfer Lambert to Lukaku tonight. Do I take the price rise or see what the international break brings?

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

      Always wait if you can afford it

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