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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. Your Mum's Athletic
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    Rorrison > Januzaj FT? no other priorities

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    1. Matamatician
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      12 years, 2 months ago

      obv. Januzaj's price increases tonight

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    2. Dial Square
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      12 years, 2 months ago

      To take advantage of price rises you'd have to do the transfer now, which is dangerous with the int break approaching.

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    3. Captain Shirokov
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      Nah

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      1. Captain Shirokov
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Some injury is bound to crop up and when it does you'll have realised that you spent your FT on your non playing mid.

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        1. Your Mum's Athletic
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          12 years, 2 months ago

          i have 2FTS but your right an injury could happen. Would you rather him or Rorrison sitting on bench most weeks?

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          1. Captain Shirokov
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            12 years, 2 months ago

            Jan seems like a very short term transfer, come December he might only be getting run outs in cup games whereas Ravel seems to have nailed a starting spot with WH.

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    4. _Greg
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      12 years, 2 months ago

      he will start the next 2, but you imagine he will have to perform in them to stay in. i'd advise everyone here to forget about rises and wait till a week on weds before making any moves.

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      1. Your Mum's Athletic
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        If i want him, i have to do it now

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        1. _Greg
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          worth a punt mate

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    5. Sánchez
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      Rorrison?

      That's taking the biscuit.

      I got Rukaku for Durridge yesterday.
      Already had Luarez.

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      1. Your Mum's Athletic
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        12 years, 2 months ago

        There is another Morrison so its easier that way...

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        1. Sánchez
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          12 years, 2 months ago

          I get that.
          But its a new one to me.
          😀

          Can billy jones be Bones?
          Thats a funny one.

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          1. Your Mum's Athletic
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            +1

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      2. Plagued by indecision
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        Sounds like Scooby Doo saying "Morrison"

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        1. Your Mum's Athletic
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          😀

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  2. Mindless Freak
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    Come on Michu

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

    If Collins doesn't start today, best replacement? Rest of defence is Coleman, Evra, Enrique and Fonte.

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    1. _Greg
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      12 years, 2 months ago

      Dawson

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  4. FPL Daniel
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    Just remembered my WC choice. Vidic instead of Walker. Bad one. Everyone go with Spirs and Che defense

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    1. _Greg
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      best ones defo, followed by Southampton!

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    2. Podge
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      Please stop jinxing the Spurs and Chelski defences before the games are over.

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      1. _Greg
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        superstition! Chelsea and spurs are the best defences in the league, whoooooooo

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  5. Podge
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    Dyer-Dire

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  6. Venom Snake
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    Why oh why did Liverpool concede that crappy goal.

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    1. Rafabio
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      12 years, 2 months ago

      They could have conceded a lot more in the first half. Palace were unlucky.

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    2. _Greg
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      my wc 2 weeks ago decision to keep migs+4m instead of 4.5m boruc+4m is starting to look bad. Agger may stop the rot yet

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    3. Unliklinho
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      12 years, 2 months ago

      Because the defensive resolve they displayed earlier in the season has happily been replaced by attacking flair...

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  7. Podge
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    JWP coming on for those bench points

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  8. NATSTER
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    Replacing Moses. Who should best fit the bill of 9.7m?

    ?Moses? - Ozil - Ramsey - Michu - Barkley
    Giroud - Sturridge - Rooney

    A: Y.Toure .. nailed on. keep getting attacking point and BAPS, a bit expensive.
    B: Silva .. rotated?
    C: Oscar .. is he really the best access to Chelsea?
    D: Mata .. Chelsea looked poor without him.
    E: Who else?

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    1. _Greg
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      lamella 8.4m n eriksen 8.2m possibly after today...

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  9. SW6
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    JWP coming on

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  10. Rafabio
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    JWP getting ready to come on

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  11. Matamatician
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    Freekick to Swansea. Just outside the Box

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  12. La Roja
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    Bony !!!

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    1. La Roja
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      12 years, 2 months ago

      Thought it was a pen, fail

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  13. Gaz Downright
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    Swansea's been quieter so far this half, but has a FK on the edge of the box now.

    Ward-Prowse set to come on.

    Both Soton defenders YC for tackle and dissent.

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    1. Gaz Downright
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      *CBs

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  14. Podge
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    Lovren and Fonte carded

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  15. Rafabio
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    Fonte and Lovren YC each.

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  16. SW6
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    Gonte and Lovren yellow cards

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  17. Silly Sausage
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    Ref def has Boruc in his fpl team lol

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  18. Waynoo
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    What is a good score so far?

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    1. SW6
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      If your at 30 you're doing well.

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  19. Robbens Diving Instructor
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    Why is Shaw not playing? grrrrrr

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    1. Gaz Downright
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      12 years, 2 months ago

      illness, not fully recovered

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      1. Gaz Downright
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        my pleasure

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        1. Robbens Diving Instructor
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          cheers m8

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  20. Rafabio
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    Shelvey. Wasted!

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  21. Granville
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    • 16 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Fonte made dreadful mistake there but his side in trouble. Lovren had to concede the foul and a YC.

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

    Would be hilarious if a keeper makes it obvious he plays FPL by saving shots that are going well wide

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    1. Venom Snake
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      12 years, 2 months ago

      Wouldn't be considered a save then surely?

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  23. Barrier Freeman
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    Just checking in and see Shaw ain't playing.

    Barkley off the bench.... :/

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  24. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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    • 16 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    😯 How many saves???

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    1. Big_Andy_GAWA
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      12 years, 2 months ago

      Keep racking them up, Boruc lad !!! Bo)

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    2. Hubert
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      12 years, 2 months ago

      Boruc? 6

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  25. Big_Andy_GAWA
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    I have had all Premiership predictiojns from today and yesterday correct so far with a few correct scores. Makes me wish I had done a predictions thing through TalkSport in work that was a tenner in 🙁

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  26. Gaz Downright
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    Osvaldo couldn't shake the pain, off for JWP.

    Probably just a cautionary substitution.

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  27. Hect.OR 98th
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    Cannot get the Mig/Boruc pair right. So frustrating.

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    1. Podge
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      12 years, 2 months ago

      +1

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    2. Plagued by indecision
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      12 years, 2 months ago

      I had the Foster/Boruc combo. Foster's injury has been a blessing in disguise - just played boruc every week!

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    3. nampyeonchoigo
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      12 years, 2 months ago

      I hear you. It's Bego/Jaask all over again for me.

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  28. Matamatician
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    WP comes in

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  29. United13
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    Mid afternoon points check anyone?

    21(-4) with Giroud, Ozil and Siggy (C) left to play. The sky's the limit...

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    1. Gaz Downright
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      Siggy (c)! Respect

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    2. Dial Square
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      12 years, 2 months ago

      siggy (c)!

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    3. Venom Snake
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      No chance you have siggy captain

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    4. Podge
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      21 with Vert Ozil Ramsey, praying for 40 🙄

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    5. PMC3
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      12 years, 2 months ago

      Someone I might actually beat! 18 with Vert, Ozil and Giroud (c). Michu + Boruc still playing.

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  30. The Bandit
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    Norwich goal coming 😐

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