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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. JUSTBLAZE
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Januzaj and Lukaku to rise 0.3 over the INT break? Is that the max? Or is the max 0.6 as its 2 weeks?

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

      0.3

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  2. SamH123
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Forget clean sheets, I can't even score 2 points with my defenders 🙁
    Also 6 points lost from Suarez' bonus point reversal really hurts

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

    I havent seen footage but are we waiting on a Suarez assist or was it rubbish?

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

      it was rubbish

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

        ta.

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

    This a Very ***** Rules how Come That suarez with 0 PABS & Sturridge got all 3 ???

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    1. Chrissy Waddle - 2025/26
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Called getting kicked in the buck teeth.

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

      Foreign.

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  5. Chrissy Waddle - 2025/26
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    Moyes's watery bug eyes are not nice in HD. Yuk.

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

      Leave him alone

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      1. Chrissy Waddle - 2025/26
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        Now now. Keep your eyes in. 😉

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

    Who would you take out for Terry?
    Coleman Baines Walker Shaw Collins

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    1. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      baines

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

        You sure?

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

    Sturridge once again out trumps Suarez. 3baps(C) nom nom.

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

      He will soon get injured and you'll have to pay 11.5 for Luis.

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

      i have both, really gutted about suarez tho....i wish theyd go back to black box baps.....rather than 'live'

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

      #TeamSturridge

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    4. Chrissy Waddle - 2025/26
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Cheaper too. 😉

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

    Januzaj double price rise tonight. Sounds ridiculous but lots of knee jerks and WCs happening.

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

      Cancel that, I just looked at the clock. Where has today gone!?

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

      you can only go up 0.1 in one day .....

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

    Hey Parm

    Eriksen+ Kos

    Oscar+Ramsey+ 1 point

    😉

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  10. Jacketts Potatoes
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    What's with all the janujaz kneejerking?
    Scores some points today yeah.....

    Until today though.... Not a mention .....

    Confused.com

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

      he wont score like that again.

      people knee jerk so much on this site.

      he didnt score for the under 21s in 9 games i think

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      1. Jacketts Potatoes
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        I know mate. I'll be avoiding that bandwagon...

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

        He was Uniteds best player before he scored both goals and won them the game

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

        HAHAHHA He scored in the last game only. On Monday/Tuesday

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

      Most people are doing it for the .3 rise

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      1. The Shadow
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        And if he blanks next week they will spend two FTs to collect a .1 sell value.

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

          Int'nl break

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

      Can only see bench points and 1point cameos.

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    4. SouthCoastSaint
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      1. He's 4.6
      2. 2 well taken goals suggests he's in form
      3. He scored 2 goals in a game where his team had little to nothing creative threat
      4. It is well documented how awful Uniteds wide men have been this season and he has staked a massive claim
      5. He should be nailed on next game

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      1. Jacketts Potatoes
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        To me, form can only be judged over a few weeks.

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  11. Texas Pete
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Ben Arfa out

    In...

    A)Michu
    B)Yaya
    c) Other 9.7 or under

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

      Michuuu

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    2. TokyoRed 東京赤
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Michu

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  12. Plagued by indecision
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Still struggling in my mini-league but people burning wildcards like there's no tomorrow so pretty confident I'll catch up.

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

      No reason to believe their wild cards will be any worse than yours though surely?

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  13. Plagued by indecision
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Is it time for me to ditch RVP? First to 5 wins.

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

      Should have gone a few GWs back...

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      1. Plagued by indecision
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        alright clever clogs

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

      Yes, I am

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    3. The Shadow
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Yep. Too many more cost effective options.

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    4. Tim Canterbury
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      SOU STO ful

      no

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    5. Texas Pete
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Vastly overpriced. Wait until Manu start firing then considr him again. For now tho let him go.

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  14. The Baines
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    who gets max bonus in the pool game??

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  15. ktk_interista
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    I think most now see that rvp and rooney this year have lost all appeal as (c) guaranteed choices and fixture proof status. Utd don't score enough goals against even the weak teams even at OT. They don't score in the big games (1 goal in 3 big games vs City,Liverpool and Chelsea). I don't see them scoring much against top 6 opposition. Its not that ridiculous to get jumanji at 4.6. I wouldn't pay more than 4.6 for utd attacking players and I wouldn't get any defender at all.

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

    what is everyones strike force gonna be for the upcoming weeks?

    think i'll have lukaku, benteke, sturridge/suarez

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

      suarez/studge will be a nightmare decision

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      1. Cilly Bonnolly
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        Not that hard. They're both scoring. Get both.

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      2. paddym25
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        studge for me, better value, equal points. today, better baps. he has enough of an ego not to let suarez overshadow him.

        great news for england as well.

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

      thinking the same

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

      Lukaku, Giroud, Sturridge

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      1. Texas Pete
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        My new front line!

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

      Sturridge - Rooney + one of Lukaku/Benteke

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    5. Jacketts Potatoes
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Suarez
      Giroud
      Studge/lukaku/see when tekkers is back

      Asking as it's not Man U I'll be happy

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  17. Tim Canterbury
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    please keep selling rvp I want him to be a differential (I say this every week 🙂 )

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

    Best Midfielder, money no object? (Have Michu)

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    1. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      janujaz

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    2. Cilly Bonnolly
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Ozil.

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  19. dr. Phil
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Scorecheck?

    24 with Suarez(C) and 5 to play tommorow.

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

      Same with same left

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    2. Tim Canterbury
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      29 Davies Ozil Ramsey Terry Cahill to come

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    3. Old Man
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Ditto

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  20. The Machine
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    Wow Stoke really should have won that. Poor refereeing

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  21. JUSTBLAZE
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Suarez or Lukaku? Already have Sturridge. Swapping out Rooney (already have RVP, have a feeling itll bite me with 2 home UTD games).

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

    Score check
    I don't mean to brag but 6 from 5

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

      Captain?

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

      nice

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  23. Jacketts Potatoes
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    Another rubbish day for me.
    All week I've contemplated Rooney to Sturridge.... But bottled it because of the -4 hit.

    As it turns out it would have been the right move.

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  24. SMOOTH
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    wtf happened to suarez bonus?

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    1. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      offside too much

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  26. Agbonlahorse
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    AIthough I don't always agree with them, I greatly approve of the transparency and immediacy of this seasons Bonus Points!

    I think they've finally got it right!

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  27. JJO
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Hahahahaha
    Vidic,Rafa,Rooney yellow card
    Nasta 57 mins = 1point
    Wilson 58 mins = 1 point

    Anyone better?

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

    -8 hit 😎

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

    Need to find 1.8 for Lukaku

    Which would you downgrade ?
    A: Zabaleta 6.2-4.4 Vlaar maybe?
    B: Ivanovich 6.5-4.7 Luna/Davies ?
    C: Vertonghen - Dawson
    D: Michu - Paulinho

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