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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. Captain Shirokov
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    Best hold up play so far this season from Ba

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  2. Mindless Freak
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    Why did i get Michu instead of Oscar this week :O

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    1. Jax
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      12 years, 2 months ago

      Game's not finished u fool

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  3. SW6
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    Lallana goal

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    1. SW6
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      12 years, 2 months ago

      S Davis assist

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  4. Rafabio
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    Lllllaaannnnnaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

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    1. Voyeur
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      12 years, 2 months ago

      you seem to be missing an "a", despite your post having an a overdose.

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  5. Jax
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    Demba ba on fire

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  6. Matamatician
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    LALLANA SCORES

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  7. Gaz Downright
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    • 15 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Class finish by Lallambert

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  8. Plagued by indecision
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    I hope Oscar and Michu realise they're both playing for a place in my team after the international break.

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    1. Jimmers
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      12 years, 2 months ago

      They've been suitably warned!!

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  9. Rafabio
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    Great goal

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  10. ⭐ ABHISHEK - THE CURIOUS …
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    Should have gone for Oscar instead of Michu 🙁

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    1. Jax
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      12 years, 2 months ago

      Should wait until full time

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  11. Snikiii
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    lallana differential paying off last 3 weeks YES

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  12. UnitednationsXI
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    • 13 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Hmmm Oscar...interesting. In the middle of games not ideal but found to good options

    Myhill (boruc)
    Vidic Baines Dawson (Wilson burner)
    Michu eriksen Barkley Brady Ramsey
    Giroud Suarez Rooney

    A: Rooney + Brady + vidic >> Lukaku + Oscar + Chico (-4)
    B: Rooney + Brady + Baines >> Rvp + janujai + Chico (-4)
    C: Rooney >> Lukaku and carry over the FT

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    1. TuttiFrutti
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      12 years, 2 months ago

      lol, dont get rvp..

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  13. The Invincibles
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    No Shaw or P. Hernandez. Down to 9 players if Collins doesn't start 🙁

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  14. Granville
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    Good finish from Lallana. Southampton looking the real McKoy.

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    1. FPL Daniel
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      12 years, 2 months ago

      Moyes is scared

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    2. Jax
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      12 years, 2 months ago

      Mckoy? McCoy you mean haha

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      1. Gaz Downright
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        12 years, 2 months ago

        you should check out the website fantasygrammarscout.com

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        1. lespaul
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          12 years, 2 months ago

          It is spelling not grammar.

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          1. Gaz Downright
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            12 years, 2 months ago

            you should check it out as well

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  15. Jagermeister
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    just no CSs please.

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  16. FPL Daniel
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    Lalalalalanaaaa. He plays United next. Surely a must. Essential

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    1. ⭐ ABHISHEK - THE CURIOUS …
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      12 years, 2 months ago

      lol

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    2. Big_Andy_GAWA
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      12 years, 2 months ago

      I have had him in since GW2 W/C =oD

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  17. Matamatician
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    He plays on the left he plays on the right Adam Lallana makes Messi look shite!

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    1. Chrissy Waddle - 2025/26
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      12 years, 2 months ago

      That is just..... awful. Go stand in the corner and face the wall.

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  18. Declan
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    Saints assist?

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    1. Jax
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      12 years, 2 months ago

      Davis

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    2. SW6
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      12 years, 2 months ago

      Steven Davis

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  19. TokyoRed 東京赤
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    Great by Snodgrass

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  20. Gimli son of Gloin
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    Southampton 1-0 up, no laptop so can't watch the game.
    Worth their lead so far..?

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    1. SW6
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      12 years, 2 months ago

      Yep they've been excellent

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    2. Rafabio
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      12 years, 2 months ago

      Yup, they look sharp. The Swans look poor, hoofing and hoping. Saints to tear them a new one it looks like.

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  21. The Chosen One...
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    is it just me or does the guy next to Jose look like Joey Bartom 😆

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    1. The Chosen One...
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      12 years, 2 months ago

      *Barton

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  22. FPL Daniel
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    Michu out Lallana in

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    1. Granville
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      12 years, 2 months ago

      Swansea look like they've played a tough game midweek.

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  23. Big_Andy_GAWA
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    LALLANAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! =oD

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  24. FPL Daniel
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    Not impressed by Schurle at all

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    1. Rafabio
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      He's horrible.

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  25. You Must Be Jokin Ere
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    Not awarding an assist to Enrique for Sturridge's goal yesterday seems very harsh............there was no significant alteration in pace/direction from the palace defenders back header.

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    1. Jax
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      12 years, 2 months ago

      Deal with it.

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  26. Brutus619
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    Whoever I told to get Lallana as he was a good differential, your welcome 😉

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    1. Poseidon. Not arrogant, jus…
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      12 years, 2 months ago

      Good call.

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  27. Poseidon. Not arrogant, jus…
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    Baines is averqging 0.5 PPG for me since I got him. 🙁 (cool story, I know).

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    1. Chrissy Waddle - 2025/26
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      12 years, 2 months ago

      Poor fixtures to buy him for though. Good long term if you can be patient.

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  28. Rafabio
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    Michu denied by Boruc! Damn.

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  29. Rossamous
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    Lallana is a descent option as a 3rd or 4th mid

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  30. SW6
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Michu almost, good save from Boruc

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    1. Rafabio
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Then he denies a long range effort from Shelvey. Good keeping.

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