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

    Ozil is nearly 11.0

    Not paying that, will find someone else to replace Barfa

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

      Ozil is massively overpriced

      Won't score more than 8 league goals imo. Not worth it even with 20 assists with the value on offer

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

        just a placeholder for walcott imo

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  2. Baby Cuties
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Score check:

    6pts, (C) included (Rooney)

    Knew this would be my week

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

    Rooney/RVP owners

    Still sticking?

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

      Yes

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

      think I'm selling both

      definitely selling RvP

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

      Sticking with rooney aye. Only one bad score ffs

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    4. Mile Plankton - Myth and Ch…
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Probably. Same thing with Zab.

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    5. mgilbert86
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      no, the goals have been set pieces and I was always hoping they would start playing better, they still look poor, went for lukaku

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

      rooney yes

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

      Nope,

      Rooney out for me. They're not playing well

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  4. Hybrid.power
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Goodbye Van Persie!

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    1. Luz1978
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      This!!

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

    Top half team now, just behind Hull.

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

      #progress

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    2. The Mandalorian
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      UTD's tactics are a real worry and not top 4 material.

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  6. floydy_floyd
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    U just know rvp will hot major form at some point.

    It's just about timing it...

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

    Best defenders to get? Any price.

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

      For he season? I think Ivan

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

        Already have Terry, had from the start. Better value IMO.

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

      Vertonghen

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

      vert, terry, baines, merte

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

      If money is no object Baines

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  8. Stephen - Robot Daniels
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Rooney > Lukaku done

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

    United haters quiet now

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

      *crickets*

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

      quiet? they were far from convincing and if not for an insane volley from an 18 yr old theyd have drawed..and im a united fan

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

        If not for a handball goal Sund would have got something from Pool match

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  10. Richd
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Can I keep the faith with RVP ?

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  11. Bubz
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    24 points with 3 players to go. I am hopeless. A 1 pointer from Rooney, great.

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

    Rooney Brady Redmond out
    Michu Lukaku Januzaj in

    I think that is a good 8pt hit. Will do it gradually

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

      Rooney had one bad game, Brady is fantastic and will be back soon, fair enough with Redmond but Januzaj certainly won't get starts every week

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

    So..

    Rooney
    Wilson
    Kompany
    Arnautovic

    to decide on. Welcome international break!

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  14. Liastro ⭐️
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    I'm not getting rid of Rooney with his fixtures.

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    1. Mile Plankton - Myth and Ch…
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      I got him over Suarez and look how that worked out.

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

      + 1

      Just know if i sell i will backfire

      patience is key

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

      Vs Sunderland was a fixture...

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  15. Curly619
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Boruc
    Vert,cole,bturner
    michu,oscar,eriksen,ramsay
    giroud,sturridge,lukaku

    Foster,coleman,wilson,barkley

    have 1ft no money in the bank. yes januzaj band wagon but his cheap and will go .3 this gw and maybe next would michu,eriksen or oscar to januzak be stupid ? would free some cash

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    1. Curly619
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      also have wildcard

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  16. floydy_floyd
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Who is the best midfielder to have regardless of price?

    Currently have michu, ozil, Barkley and whitts

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

      Ramsey

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

        michu

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

          özil

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

      Yaya

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  17. MJ6987
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Slightly surprised to be asking this but...

    A. HBA > Barkley
    B. HBA > Janujaz
    C. HBA / JWP > Barkley / Janujaz (-4)

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

      A

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

      Id just do A, heavy rotation for Janu on the cards, allthough he prob start next one

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

    What's your points score?

    I'm on 27 with 4 to play. Captain played.

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

      29, 4 to go, captain played

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    2. MJ6987
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      19 (net) with 6 to play.

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    3. The Mandalorian
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      22 and 5 to play

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

    thoughts on januzaj?

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

    Call it kneejerk but RVP will score less than 15 goals this season. Man U is so horrible this season.

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

      *are

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    2. OPTA FPL
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      early days

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

      10 max

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

    Dammit! I was joking:

    http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/comment/5742107

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

      😆

      foresight

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

      priceless !

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  22. Big_Andy_GAWA
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    If only Cleverly hadn't been a d1ck and passed to Welbeck to sign off my team with a high. Screw you, Cleverly !!!

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

      It's Cleverley, and Im not trying to be cleverly here...

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

    Thankfully Rooney didn't do anything just 1 point…

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

    rvp & hba both at 6k tranfers out so far...who will outscor this one by end of day 2:40am

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

    7,700 people have transferred in Januzaj in the last 30 mins. All aboard...

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

      Had to do it for the price rise

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

      Incredible !!

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

    Midfield atm

    Brady Whitt Ramsey Oscar Michu

    3.7m in the bank. Not spending up front or at the back

    Surely Brady/Whitt > Adnan is stupid right?

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

    My team http://fantasy.premierleague.com/entry/1848522/event-history/7/

    Think i'll trade Nolan. 0.5 in the bank. Any suggestions?

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

      Im going Nolan - > Michu this week. Maybe a Nani punt?

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  28. Matt Sk
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Damn it RVP 1 on 1 :/ could have gone easily past the keeper

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

      Should have rounded him, head isnt right at the mo.

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      1. Matt Sk
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        Yep you are right I meant that but wrote it bad probably (run past him)

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  29. Bubz
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Will Januzaj go up tonight?

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

      You better believe it.

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

      Ownerships went up by 20% in 30mins if u want him at a cheap price now's your time to buy

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  30. Art Vandelay
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    You know it has been a bad gameweek when you are celebrating 2 Baps for Evra like you have won the World Cup

    Cue Evra losing Baps Suarez-style. 😆

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