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4 December 2013 4396 comments
Paul Paul
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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.

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  1. Mindless Freak
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 6 days ago

    Just got back in from work, what's the news 😛

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    1. Andy1
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 6 days ago

      Bendtner scored. That's all you need to know...,

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      1. Mindless Freak
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 6 days ago

        Oh right 😛 - How is my only question haha?

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    2. Aurora
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 6 days ago

      Arsenal 1-0 Hull (Bendtner goal, Jenkinson assist)
      Liverpool 1-0 Norwich (Suarez goal, Gerrard assist)
      Man U 0-0 Everton
      Soton 0-1 Villa (Abgonlahor goal, Delph assist)
      Sunderland 1-1 Chelsea (Altidore goal, Colback assist)(Lampard goal, Hazard assist)
      Swansea 0-0 Newcastle
      Fulham 0-0 Tottenham
      West Brom 0-0 City

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      1. Mindless Freak
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 6 days ago

        Cheers BPL 😛 - Gerrard assist not given?

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        1. Aurora
          • 12 Years
          12 years, 6 days ago

          Looked like it was a gerrard header assist to me

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    3. suarrr
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 days ago

      Definite Gerrard Assist - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQPh8tAJ1pU

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  2. The Bandit
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 6 days ago

    How can anyone get 3pts for assisting Suarez when he only gets 4 for the goal? 🙄

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    1. The3rdTurd
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 days ago

      4 plus baps.

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  3. JayBomb
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 6 days ago

    Does Skrtel get assist for Suarez goal ?

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    1. Bubz
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 6 days ago

      First I've heard that one

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    2. Fin
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 6 days ago

      No because he didnt assist him

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    3. Gazza2000
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 days ago

      think it was Gerrard

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  4. xuwei
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 6 days ago

    Why cheer for Suarez - we all have him captained. 🙂

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    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 6 days ago

      Not all.

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    2. beric
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 6 days ago

      not quite everyone though

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  5. Declan
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 6 days ago

    Delphs first contribution attacking wise in FPL and he's 2nd sub. 😎

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    1. jonnybhoy
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 6 days ago

      Colback for me!

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    2. SamH123
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 6 days ago

      oh really lol
      I had him since GW3 and just transferred him out this week

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  6. MJ6987
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 6 days ago

    Love it that people are watching the fantastic 40 yard goal from Gerrard but are more focused on who headed it to him!

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    1. MJ6987
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 6 days ago

      *Suarez

      😆

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    2. Mr Smith
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 6 days ago

      Gerrard scored one also?!! 😯

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      1. MJ6987
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 6 days ago

        No, I got carried away

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    3. Evs
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      • 16 Years
      12 years, 6 days ago

      *Suarez

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  7. jonnybhoy
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 6 days ago

    Hows Lukaku doing?

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    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 6 days ago

      Not doing much. All MU.

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  8. Bubz
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 6 days ago

    Mignolet assist for Suarez?

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    1. Mr Smith
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 6 days ago

      Bloody hope not!

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  9. Stephen - Robot Daniels
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 6 days ago

    I can't see by the blurry image but if that was headed by Gerrard then the Norwich player didn't do anything to change the direction of the ball and should be an assist...

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  10. Adderz
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 6 days ago

    The best goal each week should get extra points. Ridiculous that that 40 yard screamer from Suarez is only worth 1 more point than a little pass by Gerrard!

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  11. Aurora
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 6 days ago

    GOALLLLLLLLLL
    LIVERPOOL
    SUAREZ

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    1. Aurora
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 6 days ago

      2nd goal

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  12. Thomass
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 6 days ago

    Suarezzzzzzz

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  13. Evs
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 6 days ago

    Suarez goal.

    2nd

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    1. Evs
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 6 days ago

      Gerrard assist sounds like.

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  14. Cheggers
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 6 days ago

    Suarez (c)... BAM

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  15. _Greg
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 6 days ago

    cech>gazza

    brady>lamps

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  16. SuperOsçarBaby
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 6 days ago

    SUAREZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ
    SAW IT COMINGGG

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  17. Podge
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 6 days ago

    SUUUAAARRRREEEEZZZZZZZZZ

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  18. New Ghost
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 6 days ago

    Rooney off the post!

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    1. Aurora
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 6 days ago

      nooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

      keep going rooney

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  19. Ludo
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 6 days ago

    Jordan Henderson isn't far off becoming a decent fantasy option for his price. In form and getting into all sorts of good positions.

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  20. Tony Yeboah
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 6 days ago

    suarez!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! C C C!!!!!!!

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  21. Gazza2000
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 6 days ago

    Sky says Skrtel assist

    GOAL - SUAREZ!!!! Suarez scores with a beauty!! Ruddy kicks the ball out, Skrtel heads the ball from the Liverpool half back into the Norwich half. Suarez latches onto the ball and sees Ruddy off his line and volleys into the net from 35 yards into the corner. What a strike!!!

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    1. Somalion
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 6 days ago

      The lad who headed it had a full head of hair. Haven't seen Skrtel in a while but I doubt it's him. That said my video was blurry.

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  22. Pinatta
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 6 days ago

    Rooney hits the post..

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  23. Thomass
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 6 days ago

    He needs 3 more 🙂

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  24. k.akshay92
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 6 days ago

    Rooney hits the post!

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  25. jonnybhoy
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 6 days ago

    Suarez hat-trick bound

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  26. denial
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 6 days ago

    ANother 1!!!!!

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  27. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 6 days ago

    OMG suarez.

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  28. Towsor44
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 6 days ago

    He he, my main rival has now Suarez, no Aguero and Giroud (C). Love it! Gap is opening!

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    1. Towsor44
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 6 days ago

      *no Suarez 🙂

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  29. Buck The Trent
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 6 days ago

    Coutinho assist?

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  30. Somalion
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 6 days ago

    Rooney assist for Suarez?

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