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4 December 2013 4396 comments
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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. MJ6987
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 5 days ago

    Gerrard fail!

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  2. lespaul
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 5 days ago

    Rodney booked yet? lol that will get a few cheers

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    1. brianutd-why always we? 20
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 5 days ago

      He will wait til the sat before league cup

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  3. Aurora
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 5 days ago

    Sorry but what happened to the rock solid Chelsea defence?

    Should I ditch Ivanovic?

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  4. Aurora
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 5 days ago

    suarez hattrick

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

      1st again

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  5. Mílanista
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 5 days ago

    HATTIE

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  6. Stephen - Robot Daniels
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 5 days ago

    Omg now I'm excited...

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  7. Obi Wan Elokobi
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 5 days ago

    Lmao he loves it, he just loves it

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

    Suarez Hattie!

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

    OMG suarez..

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  10. Podge
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 5 days ago

    HATTTTTTYYYYYYYY

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  11. handrelo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 5 days ago

    wow!

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  12. isacki: full casual
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 5 days ago

    HATTIE

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  13. Licky
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 5 days ago

    .. and let the riot begin.

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  14. brianutd-why always we? 20
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 5 days ago

    Oh yes captain

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  15. JT's Dog
      12 years, 5 days ago

      Highest player score ever coming up

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    • SuperOsçarBaby
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 5 days ago

      I CANNOT BELIEVE THIS

      JUST GIVE HIM THE BALON D'OR

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    • The3rdTurd
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 5 days ago

      Boom, hattrick

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    • Get up ya bum
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 5 days ago

      Wow. Best in the world

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      1. jas5sk - Youtube channel
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 5 days ago

        It's Norwich

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    • pistol_pete
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 5 days ago

      Come on Gerrard- i need some differential points!

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    • Pinoche
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 5 days ago

      Oh my god. Suarez.

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    • Judas
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 5 days ago

      HATTYYYYYYYYYY

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    • SW6
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 5 days ago

      😀 😀 😀 😀 😀 😀 😀 😀 😀 😀 😀 😀 😀 😀

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    • Aurora
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 5 days ago

      i was first again

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    • Waynoo
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 5 days ago

      Suarez captaino

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    • jas5sk - Youtube channel
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 5 days ago

      Suarez is the definition of a flat-track bully...

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    • 1-1 at Newcastle
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 5 days ago

      I DIDNT CAPTAIN HIM AHHAHAHAA

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

        haha

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    • joinho
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 5 days ago

      Wow what a week to captain Suarez! 😀

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    • Liastro ⭐️
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 5 days ago

      Hattie I love you xxx

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    • Revival
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 5 days ago

      Boooommmm Suarezzzzzzz

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    • JT's Dog
        12 years, 5 days ago

        Brilliant Charlie nick on sky says the ball wasn't even ready for that shot

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