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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. DÏLKS
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 6 days ago

    Yaya Toure is an absolute bellend.

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

      😆 agreed.

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  2. Samwise the Brave
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    • 14 Years
    12 years, 6 days ago

    is 5-3-3 a valid fpl formation

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    1. Captain Shirokov
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 days ago

      yes

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    2. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 days ago

      fraid not dude

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    3. nevertrustbony
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 6 days ago

      no.

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    4. Taff
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 6 days ago

      No

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

      Anything with 3 strikers is fine IMO.

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

        5-2-3 is what you want maybe

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        1. Samwise the Brave
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 6 days ago

          Ah crap if thats valid i get vlaar in (see below post)

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    6. Werkself
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 6 days ago

      Only if the 5 include the keeper.

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    7. iCon
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 days ago

      Really?

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    8. The Master
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 6 days ago

      Yes it is.

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    9. Samwise the Brave
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      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 days ago

      Sounds like a no (5 does not include the keeper). Small consolation I get Anthnovic in for sess instead of Vlaar

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  3. Taff
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 6 days ago

    I have an awful confession to make. I invited a mate, and rival, for a beer last night knowing that he's a bit disorganised and partial to the lash. This was entirely selfish and deliberate. He didn't change his team and left Suarez as vc. Despite the success of my dastardly plan, my joy is tempered by a nagging guilt. Should I congratulate myself on a job well done or flog myself for being a cheating bar steward?

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    1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 days ago

      perfect grav

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    2. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 6 days ago

      well played

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

      All's fair in love and FPL.

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

      A cunning plan

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    5. beepingmeeping
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 days ago

      You're weird

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    6. Claret14
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 days ago

      alls fair in love, war and fantasy football

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    7. sinik
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 6 days ago

      no guilt at all, his duty to change his team. very sneaky though.

      I tricked my friend into helping me make adds to my Fantasy Football (American Football) team before I played him and ended up beating him thanks to those changes 😉

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

        Thank you all. I feel much better about my undoubted duplicity now

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    8. Taribo West on a free
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 6 days ago

      It all counts. I'd revel in that sort of dastardly underhand tactic if I were you.

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    9. Redalert
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 6 days ago

      Did you supply the beer?

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

        Oh yes. That was the whole point.

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    10. Brutus619
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 days ago

      I salute you!

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

      well played sir!

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    12. Colonel Wasabi
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 6 days ago

      We should pin a tail on you and call you a fox…...

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    13. Fine, keep changing my name…
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 days ago

      A cunning plan.

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  4. nevertrustbony
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 6 days ago

    95 post baps shouldn't complain but will, would of been over 100 if clyne hadn't of got injured, as fonte came on and got -1 which preventing chico from coming on

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    1. money face bandwagon
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 6 days ago

      oh well u shld not haf benched chico!

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

    Sessegnon stays on the bench so I get Januzaj off my bench.

    BOOM

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

      wow...

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  6. La Roja
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 6 days ago

    Rooney, Januzaj out

    Lukaku, Yaya in

    -4

    ?

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

      Thats kneejerky... rooney newcastle next game.. yaya and lukaku have 2 tough games.

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      1. La Roja
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 6 days ago

        Rooney is banned

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      2. Chu Young Ping Pong
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 6 days ago

        Rooney is suspended

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

        rooney is out mate..5 yellows lol

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

      Clearly

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  7. Tim Canterbury
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 6 days ago

    I'm assuming the bonus and update will be really late

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

      Usually quite quick midweek, makes you wonder why they dont do it as quick at the weekend.

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    2. OShaughnessy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 6 days ago

      Why would it be any later or earlier than it typically updates after an evening finish?

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  8. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 6 days ago

    So Boruc & Snodgrass -> Panty & Walcott for a hit actually cost me 12 points. Fail.

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    1. Jinswick
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 6 days ago

      make that 13

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

        You too? My own was Boruc and Silva however. Real frustrating.

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  9. Tabone
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 6 days ago

    Why did I put ravel as my first sub!! I want williams to come on.. not him!

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  10. Voodoo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 6 days ago

    Any baps for Ramsey?

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

      no.

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

      no

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    3. Nice1Cyrille
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 days ago

      no

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

    west brom score again!

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

    Anychubby!

    Pantillimon -2

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

    Boruc&Oscar to Speroni&Hazard. Best decision ever.

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  14. Hazard267
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 6 days ago

    Picking the right defenders this week was so hard started terry, vertonghen and collins benched coleman and turner who would of known

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    1. iCon
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 days ago

      who would have known, indeed

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

    Anichebe goal

    HERE WE GO!

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

    93 after bonus !! not bad ?

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

      when would that ever be bad?

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

    Panti dropped.

    Feckin Evs with terrible advice 😆

    (-2)

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

      haha 🙂

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  18. Scottys Army
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 6 days ago

    Other gerrard owners

    Chances of another assist given ?

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

      It will be given, it's 100% his assist.

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  19. Chris_Fàbregas #DOOS…
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 6 days ago

    What the hell, City???

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  20. jas5sk - Youtube channel
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 6 days ago

    Ok. That was terrible, Panty

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  21. Tuchap - Lurker
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 6 days ago

    Am I right in thinking that everyone's back line is awful.
    Im really thinking my guys like Ivan and Mig aren't worth it.

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    1. Revival
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 6 days ago

      Double Arsenal defence, 3 cleanies in a row now 😎

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    2. Redalert
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 6 days ago

      Ivan is out for me. Palace def and use funds to upgrade sees to wally/yaya/Gerrard

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

    CRACKING GOAL!!

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  23. Revival
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 6 days ago

    Another goal WBA 😯

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  24. Gladde Aal
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 6 days ago

    Anyone who went into this GW without Suarez (C) deserved what they got

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  25. Chu Young Ping Pong
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 6 days ago

    Bet Stoke will score against Chelsea on Saturday -.-

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

      1-0 stoke...

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

    JOE HART WELCOME HOME

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

    lol Pantiimon worst transfer ever

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

    come on west brom!

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  29. TheSteady ¤ Wines th…
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 6 days ago

    TO CHEER UP PEOPLE WHO DON'T HAVE SUAREZ

    http://i.imgur.com/JTOTDA6.gif

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

      😀 😀 😀

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  30. lifes a pitch
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 6 days ago

    I'm on 70, I was just inside top 100k before. Think I mite b out....

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