634x258 Dugout Discussion
4 December 2013 4396 comments
Paul Paul
Share:

After last night’s single goal encounter at Selhurst Park, we brace ourselves for the remaining nine Gameweek 14 fixtures this evening. Luis Suarez carries the armband hopes of many a Fantasy manager into this evening’s home game with Norwich, Wayne Rooney will be hoping to maintain his fine form against former club Everton, whilst Sergio Aguero travels to The Hawthorns, where the hosts conceded twice against goal-shy Villa in the previous match in front of their own fans:

Here’s a heads-up on the main news from this evening’s line-ups:

The major shock arrives at the Emirates where Nicklas Bendtner starts up front for Arsenal in place of Olivier Giroud. Theo Walcott is benched again as Arsene Wenger keeps faith in Aaron Ramsey and Mesut Ozil, despite fears of rotation. James Chester is back in the Hull XI for the first time since recovering from a hamstring injury – he replaces the suspended Curtis Davies.

Paul Lambert drops Christian Benteke to the bench for Villa’s trip to Southampton, as Libor Kozak gets the nod in a 3-5-2 for the midlands outfit. Jose Fonte is benched for the hosts, as Maya Yoshida partners Dejan Lovren in central defence. Rickie Lambert replaces Pablo Osvaldo up top, whilst Paolo Gazzaniga and Steven Davis come in for the injured Artur Boruc and Morgan Schneiderlin.

Vincent Kompany is back for City’s trip to West Brom, though Alvaro Negredo is surprisingly replaced by Edin Dzeko up front. For the hosts, Stephane Sessegnon is benched as Steve Clarke makes three changes to his side.

Philippe Coutinho returns to the Liverpool XI for the visit of Norwich, as do Daniel Agger and Joe Allen, with Victor Moses, Kolo Toure and Lucas dropping out. Gary Hooper is omitted from the Canaries XI as Chris Hughton drafts in Bradley Johnson and switches to one up top.

Willian, Juan Mata and Eden Hazard line up behind Fernando Torres for Chelsea’s trip to Sunderland. Frank Lampard also returns to the XI for the Blues – Steven Fletcher is replaced by Jozy Altidore for the Black Cats, with Jack Colback coming in for Seb Larsson in midfield.

Marko Arnautovic makes a quick recovery for Stoke’s trip to Cardiff, though Jon Walters drops to the bench for the Potters. Marc Wilson also comes in after last weekend’s hammering at Goodison, while Malky Mackay makes a couple of alterations for the hosts.

Rafael returns to the starting line-up for United – Chris Smalling partners Nemanja Vidic at centre-half as Jonny Evans drops to the bench. Robin Van Persie is missing yet again, allowing Shinji Kagawa to tuck in behind Wayne Rooney. Ross Barkley and Kevin Mirallas replace Leon Osman and Gerard Deulofeu for Everton at Old Trafford.

Jermain Defoe leads the line for Tottenham’s trip to Fulham, as Roberto Soldado shifts to the bench. Etienne Capoue and Erik Lamela also find a place in the visitors’ XI, whilst new Cottagers boss Rene Meulensteen makes seven changes to his starting line-up.

As always on Matchdays, we’ve opened up our Dugout Discussion chatroom right up until the final whistle for those looking to get involved in a spot of real-time banter.

Paul Is certain he won't make the same mistakes next season. Follow them on Twitter

  1. Rafabio
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 5 days ago

    Chelsea CS goneeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

    Open Controls
    1. Aurora
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 5 days ago

      again...

      Open Controls
    2. RÏɠBY
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 5 days ago

      hah! 🙂

      Open Controls
  2. New Ghost
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 5 days ago

    Could've been 2 for Nicklas 😆

    Open Controls
  3. Obi Wan Elokobi
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 5 days ago

    Anyone watching sky sports news with the only two goals up as Bendter and Altidore

    Open Controls
  4. RÏɠBY
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 5 days ago

    how it's not 4 or 5 nil t the emirates is amazing.. they are on fire!

    Open Controls
  5. Aurora
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 5 days ago

    ABGONIE GOAL

    Open Controls
  6. Bad Seed
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 5 days ago

    Bendtner and Altidore. This evening isn't going according to plan.

    Open Controls
  7. UnitednationsXI
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 5 days ago

    chel cs gone 🙂

    Open Controls
  8. Towsor44
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 5 days ago

    Agbonlahorse goall!

    Open Controls
  9. floydy_floyd
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 5 days ago

    Cleanies all going! Fml!

    Open Controls
  10. Bielsa's Bucket
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 5 days ago

    Chamkah first goal yesterday turned £3 into £28!
    Benders first goal and Arsenal to win £5 turns into god knows what has I did it for the lulz hahahahaha!!!!!!!

    Open Controls
  11. The Sarjeant
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 5 days ago

    There goes 2 of my clean sheets!

    Open Controls
  12. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 5 days ago

    OMG aboghlahor

    Open Controls
  13. Andy1
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 5 days ago

    If Suarez scores, this place will crash....

    Open Controls
    1. DLL18
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 5 days ago

      😆

      Open Controls
    2. Aurora
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 5 days ago

      SUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUAAUAUAUAUAUAUAUAUUAUAAUUAUAUARERREREREERERREERERERERERERERREERZZZZZZZZZZZZ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

      Open Controls
  14. Evs
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 5 days ago

    Le whore GOAL

    SUAREZ GOAL !!!!

    Open Controls
  15. Pinoche
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 5 days ago

    Suarez

    Open Controls
  16. Bring on the shots
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 5 days ago

    Altodore and Bentner - wow the goal scorers tonight LOL

    Open Controls
  17. King Nil Miss ✩
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 5 days ago

    Saints CS gone

    Open Controls
  18. Towsor44
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 5 days ago

    Suarez!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Open Controls
  19. Aurora
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 5 days ago

    SUAAAAAAAAAREZ!

    Open Controls
  20. Spencer
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 5 days ago

    Suarez!

    Open Controls
  21. Thomass
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 5 days ago

    SUarezzzzz

    Open Controls
  22. floydy_floyd
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 5 days ago

    Suarez!!

    Open Controls
  23. DLL18
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 5 days ago

    Cleanies falling like dominos.

    Open Controls
  24. Obi Wan Elokobi
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 5 days ago

    Suarez!!!!

    Open Controls
  25. Konig Luther
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 5 days ago

    SUAREZZZZZZ

    Open Controls
  26. Towsor44
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 5 days ago

    Agger assist

    Open Controls
  27. UnitednationsXI
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 5 days ago

    whaddagoal....suarez!!

    Open Controls
  28. Buck The Trent
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 5 days ago

    Suarez

    Open Controls
  29. Bubz
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 5 days ago

    SUAAAAAREEEEEZ

    Open Controls
  30. r0nh
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 5 days ago

    3 goals per minute!!!

    Just like I said 😆

    Open Controls