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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. jas5sk - Youtube channel
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    #*@*@#! Ravel my bench + kneejerked out for Janawhatever.

    Diame has been brilliant

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

      He has indeed!

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

      diame is an underrated beast

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

    the shame

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  3. The3rdTurd
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Ravel and Clyne on my bench 🙁

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

      it's 100% your fault that you benched Clyne...

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      1. The3rdTurd
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 2 months ago

        I played Boruc, didn't want to double up.

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

      Right there with you

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

      Ravel & Boruc here 3rd....nearly more points on my bench than team

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

    Why oh why did I bring in Eriksen?

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    1. Valar(Keith)
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      🙁 ..

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

      Playing him or Brady next Match ??

      Do u think is he Naild on For next GWS ?

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

    fpl gods are just big big trollers 😀

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

      nah

      rambo was due a 1 pointer.

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  6. Podge
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    Just goes to show form is rubbish WHam couldnt buy a goal away up to now and they come up against one of the best defences and get 3

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  7. aehii
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    Really, 3 nil, I mean, God.

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  8. Total Foot 5
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    ravel what a run for goal that started inside his own half.

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  9. dr. Phil
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Ravel on my bench. Was the right decision, but feck me.

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  10. Jimmers
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    • 15 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Back to drawing-board for AVB - been way too negative up to now

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  11. Captain Shirokov
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    AH F**K OFF RAVEL IS ON MY F******KINGGGGGGGGGGGGG BENCH

    AGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHhhh

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    1. Lord Flashheart
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      • 14 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      So you are not happy about it yes?

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

    Spurs European hangover

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  13. EmreCan Hustle
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    West Ham going nuts!!

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  14. Colonel Shoe 肝池
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    what a flaming turd of a week 😕

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  15. Bubz
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    What the hell is going on.

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  16. Chris_White
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Ozil assist, Giroud goal before FT or else I'm calling in sick tomorrow

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  17. Heydudes13
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    Eriksen over Oscar was another master class call by me.

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

      😆

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  18. Recoba
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    Morrison!

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  19. pjomara
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Boruc and Fonts my only decent haul today. Any possible baps for them?

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  20. Lawrø
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Anyone crazy enough to go the uber cheap midfield? 😀

    Barkley, Amalfitano, R.Morrison, Januzaj, Brady!

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    1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
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      12 years, 2 months ago

      its the future

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  21. Merlinho
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    How many people would actually put Ravel on the pitch based on paper going into the game? Not like it's an incorrect decision guys...

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  22. FORCA INTER
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    what a season , i just can't find any words

    was fully expecting some massive point hauls today and i end up without anything

    Giroud C fail
    Walker fail
    Eriksen fail
    Ozil fail
    Terry fail
    Kosh fail
    Michu fail

    some random players gets all fpl points , ahaha so funny 😆

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

      cHIN up.

      oF ALL lads in here you are the last for who we should feel sorry. Truth.

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

      stop bringing in shaite players if you want points 🙂 Only Walker is a surprise not to get pts from that list IMO

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

      I think you found the word for this FPL season so far in your post: FAIL 🙁

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  23. sully sonic
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Morrison!! 5th mid supreme!!

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

    tbf west ham have played brilliantly

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  25. Demí
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    Dawson should be dropped. Culpable before today for the goals Spurs conceded. Kaboul sadly injured. Chiriches to hopefully get his chance.

    Hope this finally puts an end to the Dawson nailed on talk

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    1. Chris_White
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      12 years, 2 months ago

      +Millionz

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    2. Declan
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 2 months ago

      Spot on, never rated him.

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

      Chiriches is rapid.

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

      Yep. Bought him Friday night.

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

      Club captain will keep his place naughton and walkers illness will be blamed

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

    Collins on?

    Should have started him over Coleman 😆

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  27. Declan
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    12 years, 2 months ago

    All aboard?

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  28. La Roja
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Ravel and clyne on bench

    Anyone has a rope?

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  29. Parm
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    • 13 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Finally.

    Ramsey 😀

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    1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
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      12 years, 2 months ago

      😉

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  30. Hybrid.power
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    • 15 Years
    12 years, 2 months ago

    Trolololoolololollloo

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