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2 November 2013 5236 comments
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Following Newcastle’s somewhat surprising 2-0 win, the Gameweek rolls on with six three o’clock kick-offs, followed by a tea-time feast as Arsenal host Liverpool in the 5.30 encounter.

Fantasy managers will be focused on the Etihad, where City are expected to rout visitors Norwich City, with Sergio Aguero heavily backed with the armband by many. The team news finds that Manuel Pellegrini has, as reported, dropped Joe Hart from his lineup, handing Romanian Costel Pantilimon the start with Javi Garcia also missing out as Alvaro Negredo comes into a 4-4-2. Visitors Norwich make two changes – Robert Snodgrass misses out after his midweek concussion, while Alex Tettey is also sidelined through injury. Steven Whittaker and Bradley Johnson are drafted in.

The red side of Manchester are at the Cottage today, with David Moyes again ringing the changes. He drafts in Rafael, Nemanja Vidic, Antonio Valencia and Anan Januzaj, with Chris Smalling, Nani and Shinji Kagawa making way – Michael Carrick is sidelined with an Achilles problem. Fulham make just one change – Ashkan Dejagah comes in for Darren Bent.

Down at the KC Stadium, Steve Bruce is able to welcome back Sone Aluko after injury, while Jake Livermore also returns having been ineligible for the trip to Spurs. Alex Bruce drops out through injury, with David Meyler also making way. Robbie Brady is only fit enough for the Hull bench, with Abdoulaye Faye and Robert Koren also amongst their subs. Gus Poyet makes just one change to his Sunderland lineup following the win over Newcastle – Fabio Borini earns a start after his winning goal and replaces Adam Johnson as the Black Cats appear to go with three strikers. Wes Brown is back on the Sunderland bench.

West Ham again line up without a centre forward, as Matt Jarvis replaces the injured Ricardo Vaz Te and Jack Collison comes in for Mo Diame who is benched. Opponents Villa make four changes – Matt Lowton, Ciaran Clark, Karim El Ahmadi and Yacouba Sylla all earn starting roles as Gabriel Agbonhlahor is sidelined with an ankle problem, while Antonio Luna and Fabian Delph are also ruled out; Aleks Tonev drops to the bench.

Down at the Britannia, Mark Hughes makes a single change to his midfield with Glenn Whelan getting the start ahead of Wilson Palacios. Southampton are unchanged as Mauricio Pochettino is again without striker Pablo Osvaldo.

Finally, at the Hawthorns, Steve Clarke hands starts to James Morrison, Chris Brunt and Shane Long as Claudio Yacob drops to the bench and Victor Anichebe and Nicolas Anelka are out of the matchday squad. Morgan Amalfitano is fit and starts. Keith Millen names an unchanged Palace lineup.

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  1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    so everyone has ozil and ramsey ....zero diff, no headway made, but non lost i guess

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    1. Raddy
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      Not everyone..

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    2. Jafooli
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      No Ramsey here 😎 😕 🙁

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  2. Heels_Over_Head
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    What did Pelli say about Pants/Hart after the game?

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    1. HuttonDressedasLahm
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      Well he can't drop his pants after a CS now can he 🙂

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  3. don parcheesi
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    look at gibbs going one-on-one ... Gunners feel a feeding frenzy coming on

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  4. OPTA FPL
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    I dont have Aguero, I can stand it but
    Yaya & Ramsey in the same GW again FML 😡

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  5. SuperOsçarBaby
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    ramsey to barca

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  6. HuttonDressedasLahm
    • 16 Years
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    Seriously. Has there ever been a bandwagon like Aaron Ramsey in FPL?!!

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    1. tm245
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      Had been comparing him to Michu but this seems bigger.

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      1. HuttonDressedasLahm
        • 16 Years
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        Bigger and longer. Crazy!

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    2. nadman89
      • 14 Years
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      MICHU last yr

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  7. tm245
    • 14 Years
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    And we have Theo coming back soon...

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    1. onionbarje
      • 14 Years
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      he blows hot and cold

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    2. RÏɠBY
      • 14 Years
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      RAWK ON!

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  8. Hybrid.power
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    Why do I even play this game? It's like being addicted to heroin. Few highs, way too many lows.

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    1. Lawrø
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      So much this 😀

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      1. Hybrid.power
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        Last week I was on top of the world. The same team this week has me with 20 points!

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  9. Lawrø
    • 14 Years
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    I'm still in disbelief, how is Ramsey still doing this?

    He is essential 😆

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  10. Stephen - Robot Daniels
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Mignolet hasn't had a clean sheet for 7 game weeks.

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    1. shirtless
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      I played Harper today. Might sell for Loris.

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    2. The EJJ
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      Surely gotta keep for Fulham, Norwich and Hull in next 4 though

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  11. shirtless
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    Come on Arsenal feck up all those Saurez owners lol 🙂

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  12. Connor's Calling
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Ramsey. I can't believe it

    Getting so punished not having him

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    1. Hybrid.power
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Same

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  13. Granville
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    • 16 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    I have 2 goals and and 2 assists in my midfield.

    🙄

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Wowzers!!! Result! 😀

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    2. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
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      this week or in total?

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    3. Qubit
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Must feel very weird! Michu and Paulinho for more of the same tomorrow hopefully

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    4. shirtless
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      2 goals and a Brady 1 pointer!! 🙂

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      1. JK - Cønt ⭐
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
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        0 pointer, he got booked

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        1. shirtless
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          • 14 Years
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          Balls - haven't checked!

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  14. ccc
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    Sorry, but why does Boruc and Clyne have a CS?

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    1. ccc
      • 13 Years
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      do*

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    2. JayBomb
      • 14 Years
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      Mistake

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    3. Colonel Shoe 肝池
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      the dont anymore

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      1. ccc
        • 13 Years
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        🙁

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    4. RÏɠBY
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      don't be sorry just be accurate/refresh

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  15. Rossamous
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Where's a Nigel de Jong tackle on Aaron Ramsey when you need one

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    1. nadman89
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      more like shawcross

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    2. The EJJ
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      None of that

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  16. JayBomb
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    A Suarez goal now would be nice !

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  17. Dr Dream
    • 13 Years
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    Is Walcott actually gonna get his place back in this team?

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    1. Qubit
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      Yes. Up front.

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      1. Dr Dream
        • 13 Years
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        Scary thought.

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  18. Heydudes13
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    Haha, go on Moses son!

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  19. Trigg ⭐️
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    I'm glad I brought in Aguero and captained him. I'd be falling about a million places otherwise 😆

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  20. DRIZ ✅
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    All the cool guys have Ramsey. Take a bow

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  21. AK ⭐
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    Will Ramsey and Ozil ever stop scoring points?

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  22. RÏɠBY
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    haha.. yes moses will save you..

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  23. Jeremiah
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    Is Kun pretty much nailed on now ?

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    1. Bielsa's Bucket
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      12 years, 3 months ago

      Kun is always nailed on when fit I'd assume

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    2. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
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      He was always nailed on

      Those who said otherwise were trying to convince themselves not to buy him.

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      1. Jeremiah
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        So is giroud > Kun a no brainer ?

        Have Ozil but no city coverage.

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

        i think you may be right...

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    3. YankeeDoodleDandy
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      Always nailed on when fit. Negredo seems nailed on the start too... him and Aguero have the most productive partnership. Dzeko back to super-sub status.

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  24. jas5sk - Youtube channel
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    Thought Liverpool would hang around a bit, maybe even draw 🙁

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  25. heeljames
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 3 months ago

    Currently on 89 points, would have broken a ton for the first time If the flippin wind didnt strike at Stoke!

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  26. SierraDelta
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    Suarez (C) hasn't worked this week but wont be changing just yet do have Aguero waiting in wings

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  27. jfr
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    Ramsey is 22 years old. Potentially world class. Nobody knows how good he is yet and it's ridiculous to overlook him because he wasnt a world-beater aged 20/21. Absolute must have season keeper. I got him for 5.6m and I'm laughing. Buy him!

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  28. aehii
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    12 years, 3 months ago

    Still time to turn this around, liverpool. If Moses, Coutinho, sturridge, suarez can't fashion a chance, then...no chance of the league.

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  29. Call Me Old Fashioned
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    The week I join the SAS and double on Soton defence this happens... 🙄

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    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 3 months ago

      so it's YOUR fault

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      1. Call Me Old Fashioned
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 3 months ago

        yeah may have to get Aguero next week

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        1. JK - Cønt ⭐
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
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          can't you get RvP instead?

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    2. Colonel Shoe 肝池
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      always the way....

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  30. SPorting
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    Migs' kicking is shocking.

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    1. BONZ
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      Always has been - so was very surprised when BR signs him with his pass around the back style & Pepe so strong with his distribution.

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