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6 October 2013 4590 comments
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Sunday brings the Gameweek to a close, taking us into another tiresome two-week international break. We should be sure to enjoy the next few hours, then, with a host of Fantasy talent on show, offering plenty of points potential.

The action begins with a pair of 1.30 kicks-offs, at Carrow Road and St Mary’s as Norwich host Jose Mourinho’s Chelsea and Swansea pay a visit on Southampton. Following that, we’re treated to a London derby at the Lane with Spurs entertaining West Ham, while Arsenal have the opportunity to climb back up to top spot when they roll up at the Hawthorns for a 4pm kick-off.

The early team news finds Southampton forced into one change – Luke Shaw’s illness keeps him out of the action with Danny Fox earning a recall at left-back. Steven Davis retains his start in midfield, then, with Jay Rodriguez again benched. Visitors Swansea are once more without Ashley Williams in defence, although he’s fit enough for the bench: Jordi Amat starts alongside Chico. Elsewhere in the defence, Angel Rangel makes a return at right-back having missed the defeat to Arsenal and the midweek Europa League tie. In an attacking move, Michael Laudrup hands a start to Wilfred Bony with Jonathan De Guzman out of the matchday squad. Michu starts despite the bang to the head in midweek – he’s lining up sporting protective headgear.

At Carrow Road, Chris Hughton is able to welcome back skipper Seb Bassong to his defence as Ryan Bennett drops to the bench in the only change for the Canaries following the win at Stoke. For Chelsea, Jose Mourinho takes the decision to keep Eden Hazard in reserve after the Belgian missed the midweek Champions League tie through injury – it’s the first time that Hazard has failed to start in the league this season. Juan Mata is on the teamsheet again, then, with Andre Schürrle retaining his start on the left and Oscar presumably in the number 10 role. Up front, Mourinho opts for Demba Ba over Samuel Eto’o, with Fernando Torres suspended. Interestingly, the partnership of David Luiz and John Terry is preserved at the back with Gary Cahill again missing out.

Our Dugout Discussion chatroom will remain open throughout today’s matches to capture you real-time views.

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  1. Nopli -The Banned One (Solo…
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    Should have done Hazard to Oscar last week instead of getting Moses 🙁

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    1. Chrissy Waddle - 2025/26
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      These sort of posts annoy me. Own your decisions, don't whine about them.

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  2. SPorting
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    Oscar to my rescue!

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  3. Gaztafari
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    Oscar since week 1. Keeping the faith.

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  4. 1-1 at Newcastle
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    POINTS! Oscar hatty please 😉

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  5. Captain rex
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    did mata for oscar this week...

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  6. Gaz Downright
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    Identical twins Chico & Osvaldo in good penalty box contention there..

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    1. Bad Pen
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      Fight to the death to see who the new Khal is.

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      1. Gaz Downright
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        😆

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  7. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
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    Can someone tell me why I sold Oscar last week?

    Stupid stupid stupid stupid grr

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    1. Gaztafari
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      For Michu?

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      1. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
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        Embarassed to say it - for Ramsey.

        Oscar looked tripe on the stats - so many failed passes etc in his past game, so decided to chuck him. Bad choice.

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    2. LewanGOALski
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      😯

      I even kept Lampard, because of Norwich fixture

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      1. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
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        Historically just 1-0...all the time.

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        1. Hibbo
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          Yes it will always be 1-0.

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    3. Captain rex
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      i did the same mistake... sold oscar for mata... hope mata gives me some pts

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  8. andres
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    so where are Oscar and mata playing? (n.10, wing?)

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    1. Elniñorules
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      Oscar started in the hole, but Mata is now. Probably will keep switching throughout

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  9. Chrissy Waddle - 2025/26
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    Yahoo:

    Another long ball is aimed towards Ba by Petr Cech. Looks like it will be a tactic for Chelsea this afternoon.

    Wouldn't Lukaku have been an ideal target man for this type of play. 🙄

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    1. SPorting
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      José knows best.

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    2. Dial Square
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      Ba isn't doing badly at all.

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      1. Whiskerz
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        Jose probably spent the time since he last played Ba teaching him the offside rule.

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  10. Joshhwa
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    Who is the best midfielder for 9m? i got rid of RVP for lukaku and now if i sell my budget mid i have 9m to spend

    Please help 🙂

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    1. Gaztafari
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      Oscar.

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      1. Joshhwa
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        not michu?

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        1. Gaztafari
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          I was jesting. Michu.

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      2. SPorting
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        Oi, cheeky monkey!

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    2. ADucksBehind
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      Michu

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      1. Joshhwa
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        Thats who i thought

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  11. Jagermeister
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    Don't care aboutCchelsea scoring.

    Need Norwich to stop the CS.

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  12. Matamatician
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    Ba > Torres > Eto'o

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  13. Elfozzietest101
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    21 with 8 to play. Come on the Arsenal

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  14. 7923dos
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    Anyone know why Clyne barely played?

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      Injured

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    2. Bad Pen
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      What in terms of games? He was injured.

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    3. Gaztafari
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      Injured.

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    4. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
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      injury at start of season

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  15. Gaz Downright
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    Lambert head locks Rangel there

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    1. SPorting
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      Does that count towards BPS?

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  16. RoysCallerAnne
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    Lol, Shaw brings the number of non-starters in my squad to SIX.

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    1. RoysCallerAnne
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      * I WCed last night, so no more moaning from me!

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  17. Nopli -The Banned One (Solo…
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    Score Prediction: Che3-Nor0

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    1. Optimus.
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      Che 0-1 Nor

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      1. get_in
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        Now that I'd like to see.

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        1. Optimus.
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          *praying

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    2. Dangerous Dave
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      4 0 Chelsea. Oscar hatty.

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  18. Dial Square
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    close to Mata assist.

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  19. Matamatician
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    Ba brace and Mata assist almost

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  20. Nopli -The Banned One (Solo…
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    BAnd Wagon 😉

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  21. Jagermeister
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    HBA_SOLDADO>OSCAR_LUKAKU is happening

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  22. Captain Shirokov
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    Front 4 looking great for Chelsea so far

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  23. Matamatician
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    Norwich just 1 goal 🙁 Stop the CS

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    1. Jagermeister
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      this.

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    2. Chrissy Waddle - 2025/26
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      ^^not this

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    3. Dangerous Dave
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      Hopefully Chelsea go 3 up and then switch off letting Norwich grab a consolation.

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      1. Chrissy Waddle - 2025/26
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        ^^not this either

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  24. Make United Great Again
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    Chelsea looking good.

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    1. FPL Daniel
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      Against Norwich

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  25. Andy1
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    What should I do with this team:

    Mignolet boruc
    Coleman zabaleta metersacker turner Chester
    Michu Ramsey hba Barkley Morrison
    Rooney Suarez giroud

    Any transfers or wildcard thoughts?

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    1. Gaz Downright
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      at least wait til the games are finished

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  26. VRP
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    Who are the best mids atm?

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    1. Dial Square
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      Michu, Oscar, Ozil, Rambo, Barkley

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  27. Matamatician
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    Ba could have got a hat-trick by now

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  28. Chrissy Waddle - 2025/26
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    Yahoo trolling Terry owners:

    "Norwich keep the ball in midfield briefly, before Terry tries to play in Van Wolfswinkel, but the pass is too strong."

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  29. Nopli -The Banned One (Solo…
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    Almost a Terry assist 😯

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  30. FPL Daniel
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    No more goals in this game. Bet put. Nice odds too. Its a win win really

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