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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. FPL Daniel
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    Anybody watching the Saints game..? How r Lambchop, Chuchuuuu and Swans defense looking...?

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

      both teams are good offensively

      can see 3-4 goals in this game

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      1. TokyoRed 東京赤
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        • 14 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Is it in Jsky? Watching the other one

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    2. Jax
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      12 years, 2 months ago

      Well Swansea conceded so not great

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

      Swans defense. Shaky.

      Lambchops. Great. Unlucky not to have at least 2 assists already.

      Chuuuuu. Had a great effort denied but quiet otherwise.

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      1. FPL Daniel
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        12 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks lads. So that puts me off Swans defense than.. Muchu probably coming in

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  2. Matamatician
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    Boruc great save

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

    Thoughts on Mata? At 4,7% ownership and £9,6 he looks great!

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    1. Dial Square
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      Rather have Oscar at this point

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  4. Jax
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    Ruddy hell

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    1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
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      its soft cell

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      1. TokyoRed 東京赤
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        Nice

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      2. Jax
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        😀

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  5. TokyoRed 東京赤
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    Ruddy playing himself inti the England team...

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  6. big oak
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    when everybody was wondering whether to bring lambert osvaldo or anyone else from the soton front line, i went for security and brought lallana on the WC in gw 4
    since then: 3-6-6-6-and today he scored so at least 6 🙂

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  7. Dial Square
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    Ruddy is playing Hart back into the England squad

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    1. Jimbo123
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      It's embarrassing that he is England's no2.......

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      1. lespaul
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        Glen Johnson is England's number 2

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        1. Jimbo123
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          I'd think I'd rather Johnson than Ruddy in between the sticks......

          Nice suggestion 😉

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    2. Derailed Bandwagon
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      Fraizer Forster???

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  8. Matamatician
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    No CS for Southampton imo. Swansea attacking very well.

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  9. Gaz Downright
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    Lambert cannon comingup

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  10. izaa
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    Come on swansea, begrudgingly and unnecessarily hoping against a saints clean sheet after Shaw's illness gets me a big 0 from Coleman on my bench

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  11. Captain Berbarossa - arrrrr…
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    That's 3 Boruc saves I've counted already. Should be a save point added

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    1. Captain Berbarossa - arrrrr…
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      12 years, 2 months ago

      Now added 😀

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  12. PMC3
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    Save point for Boruc, now you can concede to Michu 🙂

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

    Can anyone else not see any replies? Been having this problem all weekend. I won't be able to see any replies to this either but thought I'd post it in case Mark or Jonty or anyone are about and able to do anything...

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    1. Zep
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      12 years, 2 months ago

      It's possible that you were on a section of page where there were no replies...

      That tends to happen a lot during games...

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      1. Billy Gilmore
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        😀

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      2. Half Lit
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        Go to foxsoccer.com. Hit match trax.

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  14. Matamatician
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    Lambert freekick from 30-35 yards saved

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  15. Elniñorules
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    Mata playing in the hole for the last 20 minutes

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  16. Billy Gilmore
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    @Poseidon

    Click the show replies by default button

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  17. Jagermeister
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    the amount of points I've lost playing Migs over Boruc is crazy.

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    1. FPL Daniel
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      12 years, 2 months ago

      Bad choice having both anyway

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  18. FPL Daniel
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    Boruc > Mignolet. Is it too late for the swap...?

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    1. OptimusBlack
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      12 years, 2 months ago

      LOL!

      Why u change Boruc MIgnolet have no CS Last 2 GWS???

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      1. Rafabio
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        12 years, 2 months ago

        Picked based on fixtures and rightly so.

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

      Why not just get Clyne. Cheaper too.

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

      Why would you want to?

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      1. FPL Daniel
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Liv defensive stats worry me. I meant for the season

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

          Do you have Boruc or Mignolet?

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  19. The Bandit
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    Poseidon

    Check the box above the page number

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  20. Jafooli
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    @Poseidon - check the 'show comment replies by default' box at the top?

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  21. Dial Square
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    oh dear Baa

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  22. Smakies
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    ba 😀

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  23. Nopli -The Banned One (Solo…
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    BA 😐

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  24. FPL Daniel
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    😆 😆 😆 😆 @Ba

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  25. Captain rex
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    STAT: No player has committed more fouls in the Premier League this season than van Wolfswinkel (20).

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    1. FPL Daniel
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      12 years, 2 months ago

      Also 300 min or so without a shot

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  26. ADucksBehind
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    Looking at my team and fixtures I was so sure I was in for a 100 point week! 20 so far, dropped for 25,000 > 250,000 in the last 2 weeks with a decent team

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    1. Granville
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      12 years, 2 months ago

      Incredibly optimistic ever predicting a 100 point gameweek

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  27. JayBomb
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    Took -8pt hit to get in Lukaku, Ramsey & Oscar for Rooney, Kasami, Barfa. I know it's horrible taking -8pt hit but feeling the better for it. Did it before price rise last night 0.0 in the bank but hope it pays off long term ?

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

    Almost an amazing goal from Swansea

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  29. Billy Gilmore
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    Thank fook 😮

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

    Swansea and Dyer should have scored...

    Boruc got a touch?

    if Swansea doesnt score in this game its weird

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

      Don't think so, he was beaten on that one.

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