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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. Shakshuka
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    Didnt watch the game... Boruc assist?

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    1. Fifa las vegas
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Would love it! 🙂

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    2. Captain Berbarossa - arrrrr…
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Could be

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    3. Scottys Army
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      def header

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  2. Robareid
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    I really don't understand why I played Vorm over Boruc this week...

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    1. super zlatan
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Neither do I

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  3. Judas
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    3 baps and maybe an assist coming for Oscar

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    1. footballoholic
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      shouldn't be imo

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

    Haters gonna hate..masters gonna bate

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  5. thetinkerman
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    • 14 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Ha ha, thought it couldn't get any worse this week but then I saw Soldado didn't start. Lovely

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    1. Elniñorules
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      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      🙁

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    2. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      What are you on ?

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      1. thetinkerman
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        • 14 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        I have a blank from every player who has played so far, apart from my captain Sturridge.

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        1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
          • 15 Years
          12 years, 2 months ago

          Many left to play 🙁

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          1. thetinkerman
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            • 14 Years
            12 years, 2 months ago

            4... including Soldado. Suppose there's still hope.

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  6. andres
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Migs, davis
    Vidic walker wilson coleman chester
    MIchu Sess eriksen whittingham jedinak
    Roo suarez lukaku

    2.4 in the bank, no FT..

    Considering some major surgery...
    Eriksen, vidic, wilson...

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  7. Nopli -The Banned One (Solo…
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Tripling up on Chelsea's defence next week . Already have JT and Ivan . Who's with me? 😉 ..

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    1. Matamatician
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      12 years, 2 months ago

      lol

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  8. super zlatan
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Boruc = hero

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

      Yep, have Boruc and Fonte and need replacement for Collins. Might even triple up Saints defence with Clyne in 😀

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  9. Captain Berbarossa - arrrrr…
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Boruc set for double figure haul after 2 baps added 🙂

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  10. Fifa las vegas
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Oscar + Pilkington 3 bonus
    Willian + Hazard 1

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  11. isacki: full casual
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Ramsey, Siggy, Giroud. DO SOMETHING!!!!!!

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

      +10000

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  12. mattyrobinson
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Lamela on the bench again?

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

      he has to wait until Townsend's form wanes

      Lamela will be a world beater soon enough

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  13. Revival
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Boruc + Clyne. Yeah for me.

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    1. super zlatan
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Yea for me too

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  14. JS27
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Midfield of Barkley, Ben Arfa, Michu, Lampard provided a total of 7 points for me this week!

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  15. Plagued by indecision
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    Over to you Mesut, Christian and Aaron.

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  16. SuperOsçarBaby
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Ivanovic out, Bertrand in done! 😉

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  17. Barry Woj
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Eugh owning Mignolet and Boruc is getting annoying! I'm pretty sure playing Mignolet was the right decision but I'm starting to think just having one keeper and a 4.0 is the way to go. What do people think?

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    1. Dial Square
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Even as a Boruc 4.0 owner I'm thinking of doing the opposite because Shton play MUFC next.

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      1. Wilshere Knowledge
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Man U suck.

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    2. Kostja
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      yes, Boruc or Migs and 4 mil seems to be the best option for now

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    3. Something Clever
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Totally with you. Make the wrong call every time.

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

      Two 4.5's rotating the way for me. Have Boruc + Myhill

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      1. enrico.palazzo
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        This. Has worked brilliantly for me

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    5. Essan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      by default that's what I have (other transfer needs mean I've kept Foster despite him being injured) and so far it's worked out rather well. Of course, if I'd had another goalie instead of Boruc I might not feel quite so smug!

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    6. Barry Woj
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      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      It was the same with Jussi and Begovic last season. The 'right call' conceded while the 'wrong call' would keep a shock clean sheet and hoover up the saves and bonus. It's frustrating missing out on points, but if playing one keeper the whole time is more profitable than a season of failed rotations then the one keeper approach is obviously better. Argh!

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  18. Fifa las vegas
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Arse n Spurs both to win?

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  19. EssienTheSon
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    Boruc assist coming?

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    1. Tim Canterbury
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      yes

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      1. Fifa las vegas
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        really? that would be class!!

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

        What? Tell me more.

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      3. don parcheesi
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        really? not with that Swans header in between the punt & the goal.

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  20. Elniñorules
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    So clooooose to hitting a rage WC

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    1. Pabster
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Right there with you. There's a strong likelihood I will not reach 20 points this week.

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  21. Tim Canterbury
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    As I said on Friday: who's ready for a 35 point gameweek? 🙂

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    1. Nopli -The Banned One (Solo…
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      I already have 38 with 4 still to play 😀

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    2. Fifa las vegas
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      not me!
      41 with Kos Ozil Ramsey Eriksen still to go 😎

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    3. r0nh
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      I wish!!!

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    4. isacki: full casual
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      #foresight

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    5. Elniñorules
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      35?????

      Don't make me dream

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    6. Derailed Bandwagon
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      still need another 10 points

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  22. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    This season rewards randomness. Just transfer any player in with ur eyes closed there is a 95% chance you will do well.

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    1. isacki: full casual
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Pretty much.

      A dartboard would have made better transfers than me.

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    2. Tim Canterbury
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Funny how those that are doing badly say its all luck

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      1. isacki: full casual
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Reverse is just as ridiculous though.

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      2. Godfather Bandit 42
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        funny how those doing good talk about those doing badly....

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

      i'm really considering pilkington

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  23. Tim Canterbury
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Its alright boys Ozil will get a goal and 2 assists

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  24. thepuntmaster
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    • 12 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Ozil and Grioud time LETS GO

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    1. berbatron
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      0-0 please.

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  25. Pabster
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    We're all agreed that this mess needs an int'l break wc, right?

    Cech, Boruc
    Vidic, Toure, Coleman, Collins, Turner
    Michu, Ramsey, Moses, Lampard, Kim
    Rooney, Giroud, Lambert

    I could take a hit and do Lamps-->Barkley and Lambert-->Suarez/Sturridge, but that doesn't solve the defense and keeper issues, which need to be sorted.

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    1. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Nope 8 point hit will do.

      Lambert>Lolkaku,
      Lampard>Barkley
      Rooney>Suarez

      Done.

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  26. berbatron
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Any chance of an Ars clean sheet? Have Kos and Mert

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    1. Elniñorules
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      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      0-100% chance

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    2. OPTA FPL
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      how can people answer that kind of question

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    3. MARVELLUS
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      of course there's a chance, there always is.

      i have kos, not expecting one.

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  27. r0nh
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    If anyone got more than 25 points this week, please log off!! 👿

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  28. JS27
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Boruc may end up outscoring 7 of my other players combined!

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

      ouch

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  29. denial
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    • 16 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    What happened to Cole? Bad injury?

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    1. Tim Canterbury
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      broken rib

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    2. Elniñorules
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Rib discomfort, looked like. Hope it isn't too serious.

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

    Did the UK clocks change this weekend? End of BST?

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    1. SamH123
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      no another few weeks yet
      Last Sunday of October I think

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    2. Tim Canterbury
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      yes

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

        no they didn't get ur facts right.

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