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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. Feanor
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    AVB's gonna get sacked.

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    1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
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      i hope not, ridiculous culture

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      1. Jax
        • 16 Years
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        it's tough at the top mate.

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  2. GreenWindmill
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    12 years, 6 days ago

    Coleman stuck on my bench, can someone give him a nudge to score on own goal please?

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

      Same here, now Benteke's come on.

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

        Yep, same issue. Had Walker stuck there on the weekend too - going to have to start playing my defenders against Man Utd!

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

      Fonte, Dawson, JT

      Coleman 1st bench, I feel it bro.

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      1. GreenWindmill
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        • 14 Years
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        Ouch 🙁

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  3. Revival
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    • 13 Years
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    19 goals scored so far tonight

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  4. S.Kuqi
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 6 days ago

    84 points atm and 12p sitting on my bench. Green arrow?

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    1. Domo
      • 14 Years
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      I reckon I might even break the ton tonight after a -4

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    2. Gnu
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      • 16 Years
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      Not with 12 on your .

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      1. Gnu
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        12 years, 6 days ago

        ....bench. red arrow imo.

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  5. boogle
    • 12 Years
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    AVB sacked if stays like this?

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  6. r0nh
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 6 days ago

    Pieters subbed at HT

    Was on for a CS too.

    Unlucky Forca

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

    Suarez GOAL, Free kick 🙂

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  8. super zlatan
    • 14 Years
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    Suarez!!!!!!!!!!

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  9. The Finnisher
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    SUAREZ!

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  10. Licky
    • 13 Years
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    What was Gerrard doing there.

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  11. Colonel Shoe 肝池
    • 14 Years
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    come on cardiff score

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  12. Pork Pie Sausage Roll
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 6 days ago

    Suarez is god

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

    OMG suarez...

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  14. Scottys Army
    • 12 Years
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    suarezzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

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

    holy shit suarez

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

    Suareeeezzzz

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

    Evra so deserves a goal tonight

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  18. Mílanista
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    • 14 Years
    12 years, 6 days ago

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

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  19. isacki: full casual
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 6 days ago

    SUAREZ!!!!!! 4

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    1. isacki: full casual
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 days ago

      Gerrard assist

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      1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
        • 14 Years
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        excellent smithers

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      2. Gazza2000
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
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        2nd one 🙂

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  20. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 6 days ago

    SUUUUUUUUUUAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRREEEEEEEEEEEZZZZZZZZ!!!!!!!!!

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  21. MattysFantasyFooty
    • 12 Years
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    We

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  22. Colonel Shoe 肝池
    • 14 Years
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    jeez i feel for anyone without suarez c today

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  23. Fin
    • 12 Years
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    LUIS

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

    SUAREZ STEVIE G ASSIST!!!!!!!!!

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

    Suarez on fire, might clinch the 3 baps

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

      Nahh... they used them all at Cpl.

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

      🙂 yeah, strong contester

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  26. FORCA INTER
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 6 days ago

    Pieters subbed off , now i am absolutly frustrated

    ward benched

    fpl never gives you a break

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    1. The Finnisher
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 days ago

      Has Pieters not got a cleanie?

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

        he has. drama queen above.

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    2. Yome
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 days ago

      You will be better for podcast

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  27. ILOVEBAPS
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 6 days ago

    Suarez!!!!! 4 goals!!!!

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  28. GlasgowFF
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 6 days ago

    AVB getting the sack in the morning.

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  29. DonTheSpecialOne
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    • 15 Years
    12 years, 6 days ago

    Suarez 😀 4th goal! Incredible!

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  30. Get up ya bum
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 6 days ago

    TOMASS How's Pablo looking fella?

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