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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

    Norwich goal coming....

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

    A Soton centre back sending off very much in the making.

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  3. SW6
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    Been really impressed by Shelvey since he moved to Swansea. Still 21, I think he could become a quality CM over the next year or two.

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  4. Nomar
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    • 16 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    This is a GW I will never ever want to revisit again.

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    1. SPorting
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      12 years, 2 months ago

      It will stay here and haunt you.

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  5. FORCA INTER
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    i hate 60min mark

    those Terry Cs points looks great , 30 min too go 🙁

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    1. _Greg
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      go on terry

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  6. Nopli -The Banned One (Solo…
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    C'mon i need these 4 CS 🙁 .

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    1. Nopli -The Banned One (Solo…
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      Wouldn't even mind a terry or Ivanovic goal 😉

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  7. Derailed Bandwagon
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    25 points. YAYYYYYYYY

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  8. Captain Shirokov
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    Oscar YC

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  9. .
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    Oscar yellow

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  10. Gaz Downright
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    Boruc on 8pts at the moment, and leading BPS

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    1. Dial Square
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      2nd in BPS?

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      1. Dial Square
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        nevermind he just went up.

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    2. Nomar
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      12 years, 2 months ago

      Naturally, I played Vorm instead.

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  11. LewanGOALski
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    Snodgrass is looking vital today

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    1. Derailed Bandwagon
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      sarcasm?

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    2. Jax
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      Eh...no. look at their fixtures

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  12. Dial Square
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    LOL Oscar.

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  13. FORCA INTER
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    slightly off topic but that Athletico Madrid striker Costa is a beast

    probably in top 5 strikers on planet now

    he scoring for fun in every single game

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    1. Gaz Downright
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      12 years, 2 months ago

      Planet Forca? 🙂

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    2. Smakies
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      12 years, 2 months ago

      and liverpool were ''close'' to sign him 😀

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    3. .
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      Ya can't believe Scollari didn't call him up in last Brazil squad. Talk of him maybe playing for Spain now

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    4. Derailed Bandwagon
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      12 years, 2 months ago

      Liverpool came close to signing him in the summer

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    5. Hubert
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      12 years, 2 months ago

      I have him (c) this week 😀

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

      Surely in contention for Brazils first Xi? Jo starts for them..

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      1. Smakies
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        he wants to play for spain

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        1. .
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          When did he say that? He's eligible but I dunno if he wants to

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    7. Rafabio
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      12 years, 2 months ago

      Yup imagine Costa--Sturridge--Suarez 😯

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  14. Nopli -The Banned One (Solo…
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    😆 oscar

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  15. .
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    Oscar skys one

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  16. Revival
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    Bad 2 minutes there for Oscar

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  17. Nopli -The Banned One (Solo…
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    Terry to get 2 BAPS as things stand

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  18. Matamatician
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    oscar yc 😀

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  19. FPL Daniel
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    Wasn't Lovren the BP Magnet? How come Fonte is kikking him.. Granny?

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    1. Podge
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      12 years, 2 months ago

      pretty much a tie bonus wise

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  20. EatStatic
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    I really want to get rid of Mignolet so I can't pick him!

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  21. The Bandit
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    Terry on course for 3 baps again 🙂

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    1. Nopli -The Banned One (Solo…
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      🙂

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    2. La Roja
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      12 years, 2 months ago

      Oscar has 1 more pt for match winner as it stands

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      1. The Bandit
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        YC to come off

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        1. La Roja
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          Already calculated

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    3. Nopli -The Banned One (Solo…
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      Oscar will get the 3 cos of the winning goal BPS

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    4. The Bandit
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      🙄

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    5. Gaztafari
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      12 years, 2 months ago

      I did Terry to Nasti week 2. Silly, costly tranny.

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  22. Nopli -The Banned One (Solo…
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    Mata FK goal coming

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  23. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    This game makes me so angry.

    If I didnt have cash invesred I'd of quit by now.

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    1. SPorting
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      12 years, 2 months ago

      Can you keep playing FPL and just quit this site?

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      1. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
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        12 years, 2 months ago

        Why did this get so many +1?

        Didnt realise I was disliked here.

        Oh well. I know my place. I'll crawl back into my hole.

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    2. Gaz Downright
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      12 years, 2 months ago

      surely if you are doing so badly, the cash is lost by now? 🙂

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      1. Declan
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        12 years, 2 months ago

        ^ this 😆

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    3. Nomar
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      12 years, 2 months ago

      Already written off this season, mate. Complete and utter disaster.

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    4. Godfather Bandit 42
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      12 years, 2 months ago

      Thought you quit already!!!

      It could be worse,you could have been me and be playing....Lampard!

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  24. SW6
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    Lambert about to be subbed

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    1. SW6
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      JRod on

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  25. super zlatan
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    Afternoon lads

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  26. Rafabio
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    Lambert off

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  27. Podge
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    JRod on 🙂 remember that preseason bandwagon 😆

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  28. SMELL MY CHEESE YOU MOTHER
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEES

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    1. NATSTER
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      12 years, 2 months ago

      What happened?

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  29. NATSTER
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    C'mon Swansea. Make a come back!

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  30. 1-1 at Newcastle
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    Chelsea CS gone 😀

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