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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. iain_90
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    Top of my league has gone triple Southampton defence.

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

      Like the Stoke triple last year!

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      1. iain_90
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        Hope it pans out that way yeah!

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

        that didn't work very well, I'll tell ya

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    2. Messi & fabregas
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      12 years, 2 months ago

      he is a lucky man , swansea should have scored, boruc made some wonder saves

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      1. iain_90
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        He has finished bottom in all previous seasons.

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

    Someone score.

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

    Giroud is a right girl

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  4. Thomass
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    If Giroud doesn't do anything would you sell or keep?

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

      sell

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

      I would give him one more game and then go either Suarez or Benteke

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

        Cheers might go tekkers

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

      Norwich at home next.

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  5. The Bandit
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Liastro

    Where did the Davies story come from? Link up

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    1. Bad Pen
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      12 years, 2 months ago

      It was on BBC livefeed, so genuine.

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      1. The Bandit
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        But he played 90 mins 😕

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        1. Bad Pen
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 2 months ago

          Maybe he played through the pain, I dunno. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/24419327 15:57 timestamp.

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

      Ben Davies?

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  6. Chrissy Waddle - 2025/26
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Rosicky's hair. 🙂

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

    Did Walker left the field?

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

      No

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

      No

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    3. J0E
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      • 16 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      No. Keep calm...he's still playing.

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

      Oh for Pete's sake NO

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

        😆

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  8. LewanGOALski
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    suggestions for Zabaleta & Lampard replacements ?

    For free.
    2.0 mln in the bank.

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

    Looks like a no brainer to just play Clyne evry week from now on.

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

      Except GWs 8, 12, 13, 15... and so on

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

        Yeh like he should have benched v pool i suppose .....

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

          Yeah I knew that would come. It was 1 game and a patched up Liverpool side, I'll be surprised if he gets 1 from the fixtures I've referred to above.

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  10. charlie1X
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Ramsey taking direct free kicks now. Essential.

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

      how many shots off target so far?

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    2. Large Hardon Colluder
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      looked like he was coming off for Rosicky just before. Not sure why my opinion got moderated.....................

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  11. RoysCallerAnne
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    • 15 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Two questions.
    Is 22 a good score?

    Is 7 non starters just taking the piss?

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

      22 is around average. Also yes.

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

      No
      Yes

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

      Judging by the comments on here its not that awful for this week.

      Yes

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  12. GlasgowFF
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    Wilshere going for a fag break.

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

      allegedly...

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  13. Obi Wan Elokobi
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Only BBC have said about Ben Davies being injured I can't find who said it and where they got it from

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  14. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    So after a combined 60 minutes of football in the 4pm kick offs we have 2 shots on target (per bbc)

    Triple arsenal attack fail imminent

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  15. CHANCING PUNT
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Smoking is so bad for you that Jacqueline Wilshere has been blinded.

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

    I keep trying to be too clever this year - overthinking everything. Keeps backfiring 🙁

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  17. bennydebull
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    How do I delete my team?

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    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Give me the email and password.

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

        erm...

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      2. Colonel Shoe 肝池
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        thats your answer to everything

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

      Get Boselli

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

      Take about 1000 point hit and you'll never go back

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    4. Heydudes13
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Something to click in the bottom right hand side of your team, brings up an option to delete it.

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

        can't see anything

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    5. bennydebull
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      I'm free!

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

    Thanks Jonty for clearing the confusion.

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    1. J0E
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      • 16 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      No worries.

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  19. Heydudes13
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Another snorefest of a fantasy week then.

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    1. Epic Fail
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Even more so that I'm hoping for at least one nil nil.

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  20. Messi & fabregas
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    eriksen is the next to be dropped imo

    he looks lost, paulinho much more threatening

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

      Not at all he's class

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    2. Heydudes13
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Don't be ridiculous.

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    3. Royal5
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Pffffffffft..

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    4. Sánchez
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Eriksen to Theo upon return
      Then Donkey to Tekkers

      Thats my plan

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  21. Rasping Drive
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Michu passed to a West Brom player. SELL SELL

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    1. Rasping Drive
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Ozil of course. You can tell I've had a few beers!

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  22. Feanor
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Forgot to change my Sky captain to Ozil last night

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  23. Thomass
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Would you save the FT?

    Mignolet (Davis)
    Shaw Baines Walker (Coleman) (Collins)
    Lampard Ramsey Barkley Michu (JWP)
    Suarez Sturridge Giroud

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  24. Colonel Shoe 肝池
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    still gettin michu in for swans run......

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  25. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    If we all wish for a goal it will come....

    *sprinkles fairy dust on laptop*

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  26. Royal5
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Eriksen, Õzil, Ramsey, Giroud do something!

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  27. DROP IT LIKE IT'S HART
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    What the heck is wrong with Collins though,? He aint even flagged.

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

      Been dropped

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

      Dropped obviously

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    3. Reedy
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      I assumed he's out of favour, not injured. Tomkins is the better player.

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    4. NissA
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Players don't get flagged for being cack.

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

    Why is FPL so bad this season?

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    1. Heydudes13
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      No real obvious choices for any of the teams yet.

      It's so boring this season.

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

      It's better than last year. No template team, lots of hard decisions to make.

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      1. Heydudes13
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        That makes it worse?

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

          Not imo. Was dull last year when everyone had RVP, Suarez, Fellaini, Michu, Mata, Walcott

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          1. Heydudes13
            • 14 Years
            12 years, 2 months ago

            Bale 😉

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

      Same early season every year, things will calm down.

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

      Its not

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

      Just for you. It's way better than previous season. No RVP(c) week in week out to save the casuals ..

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  29. Rafabio
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    Jack is an absolute joke. Never got the hype with him. Fouling machine and always ready to fight/complain.

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

      Yeah he is overrated.

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  30. GlasgowFF
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Giroud trying the Hollywood shot there.

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