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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. Turtlepower
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 5 days ago

    Was considering who to get in for Januzaj, then thought again.

    He seems very likely to play next GW home to Newcastle, with Rooney suspended and RVP possibly still injured.

    Keeping him for sure!

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  2. FPL Daniel
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 5 days ago

    Enjoying MOTD. That Lamps assist is class

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  3. David silva
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 5 days ago

    Played Brady and Fonte over Coleman, not happy

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  4. Drip Doctor
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 5 days ago

    Mignolet > Marshall worth a transfer? Frees up 1m.

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  5. Lord Flashheart
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 5 days ago

    Brought rooni for a hit.
    Might take him out for a hit after a 1 pointer.

    That's silly seven points...

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    1. In Like Flynn.
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 5 days ago

      On another day you'd have got Suarez and been dancing on the table. Unlucky Sports Guy, better luck at the weekend.
      At least you don't have to wait long for the next GW, so you don't have to look at it for too long.

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      1. Lord Flashheart
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 5 days ago

        Cheers

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    2. Lord Flashheart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 5 days ago

      Just did the reverse...

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  6. Tinmen
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 5 days ago

    Who should i replace Rooney with folks?? Im thinking Lukaku. Anyone else i should consider before him?

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    1. In Like Flynn.
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      • 15 Years
      12 years, 5 days ago

      I'm just benching him. He'll be back with avengence.

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      1. sinik
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 5 days ago

        thankfully he'll only miss ~9 days of football instead of a full 2 weeks..shouldn't lose his form, which he is prone to

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  7. deathorglory
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 5 days ago

    I've got problems with Rooney, Ravel and Cylne (possibly).

    Wondering if Sessegnon is likely to return for WBA at the weekend? Why was he even dropped?

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    1. deathorglory
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 5 days ago

      Want to keep all three of those players but will need to lose one just to field an 11.

      Thinking Ravel to Bannan, sounds OK?

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    2. Peggi
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 5 days ago

      What happened to clyne?

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  8. FPL Daniel
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 5 days ago

    Can't we conclude that there actually are 3 teams for the title

    Arsenal
    Chelsea
    Man City

    I can't see anything besides them

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    1. Evs
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      • 16 Years
      12 years, 5 days ago

      Everton - dark horses.

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      1. KunBaYaya My Lord
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 5 days ago

        That would be great. Really rub it in Moyes face for leaving

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    2. Goaldigger
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 5 days ago

      Not chelsea imo.

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      1. Little Dancer
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 5 days ago

        I have quite a lot of money on City, feel pretty good about it.

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  9. BONZ
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 5 days ago

    WTF does Rio Ferdinand do for a living these days?

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    1. Evs
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 5 days ago

      He owns a restaurant in Manchester.

      It's nice. I've been there 🙂

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    2. In Like Flynn.
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      • 15 Years
      12 years, 5 days ago

      Curb laying. Well paid it is too.

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  10. sinik
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 5 days ago

    how bad was Clyne's injury?

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

      is he injured?

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      1. sinik
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 5 days ago

        that's people have said..unless it's just a rest..he came off at 58

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  11. cruzex
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 5 days ago

    great LOOOOOOL for who Bought Rooney this Gw! lol

    1 pto + misses next week lol

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

    best mid to replace Januzaj? Have RavMo..Whittingham? can't do Oviedo due to 3 Everton players

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  13. KunBaYaya My Lord
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 5 days ago

    Why have 10,000 people already picked up Rooney!

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    1. Tiote on Peyote
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 days ago

      Earlier today, he's going back down.

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  14. izo
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 5 days ago

    what do u guys think about this GK budget combo?
    cost: 9.1m
    out of 24GWs
    17 home games
    http://i44.tinypic.com/2z4ddvb.jpg

    what are ur thoughts guys?

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    1. Evans
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 days ago

      Good move IMO

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  15. kanubelieveit
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 5 days ago

    Best Dawson replacement? Been a total waste.

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

      Ideally sub 5.2

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      1. Tabone
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 4 days ago

        Distin

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    2. Jackson123
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 4 days ago

      Ridgewell

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  16. Tabone
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 5 days ago

    How did torres play?

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  17. Venom Snake
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 5 days ago

    74 points this GW. Red arrow? :/

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    1. Mile Plankton - Myth and Ch…
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 4 days ago

      Thaks for persuading me to get Suarez.

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      1. Mile Plankton - Myth and Ch…
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 4 days ago

        Thanks*

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        1. Venom Snake
          • 12 Years
          12 years, 4 days ago

          I did? Lol

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          1. Mile Plankton - Myth and Ch…
            • 12 Years
            12 years, 4 days ago

            Well, sort of.

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  18. Defcons are for Kinnear
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 4 days ago

    Gerrard should get 2 assists right? the first one and the free kick

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  19. Jackson123
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 4 days ago

    Who's priority to go, Clyne or Chico?

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    1. Azerbaijan Shopping Centre
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 4 days ago

      chico

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    2. The EJJ
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 4 days ago

      Clyne. Chico has some good fixtures coming up.

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      1. The EJJ
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 4 days ago

        *1 good fixture actually

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      2. Jackson123
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 4 days ago

        Yeh, thing is even in worse fixtures, clyne looking like he can still pick up some attacking returns.

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  20. KunBaYaya My Lord
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 4 days ago

    Szeczny

    Terry, GJ, Merts (Gabbidon,Turner)
    Hazard, Ramsey, Yaya, Morisson (Brunt)
    Rooney, Aguero, Saurez

    Got Rooney and Morisson on suspension. And want to lose some Arsenal D coverage and get some Everton D coverage for GW 16 how do you guy figure I work this? Thinking GJ or Terry straight swap.

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  21. Azerbaijan Shopping Centre
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 4 days ago

    89 points after baps... does these mean a red arrow.

    position 12k

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    1. Tabone
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 4 days ago

      Cos of ur high rank I think so

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  22. ILOVEBAPS
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 4 days ago

    107pts all out. 🙂

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    1. _Ninja_
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 4 days ago

      Nice, 100 exactly here.

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      1. ILOVEBAPS
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 4 days ago

        Still got beat in my H2H! 🙂

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    2. Jackson123
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 4 days ago

      97 pre baps, 111 all out.

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    3. Tabone
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 4 days ago

      Well done!!!

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      1. ILOVEBAPS
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 4 days ago

        Yippee!! My first tone for the season.
        I needed it after two red arrows.

        How'd you go?

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        1. Tabone
          • 12 Years
          12 years, 4 days ago

          See below!

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    4. cruzex
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 days ago

      105

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  23. Jackson123
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 4 days ago

    Is Yaya normally on pens ???

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    1. Tabone
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 4 days ago

      Aguero usually!

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    2. Azerbaijan Shopping Centre
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 4 days ago

      no Aguero was gone off

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    3. ILOVEBAPS
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 days ago

      When Aguerro off I think.

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    4. Jackson123
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 4 days ago

      Ah yeh, good point. Cheers all.

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  24. Azerbaijan Shopping Centre
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 4 days ago

    I sold Ozil tonight for Hazard .... was planning this move anyway ...is this knee jerky or a good move

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  25. Tabone
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 4 days ago

    90 (-8) red arrow?

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    1. Azerbaijan Shopping Centre
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 4 days ago

      whats your rank ... but i would think so

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      1. Tabone
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 4 days ago

        290k

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    2. ILOVEBAPS
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 days ago

      Ohh that -8 hurts. Tough ok day when you can score so high and still drop!

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  26. Tinmen
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 4 days ago

    Who should i replace Rooney with folks?? Im thinking Lukaku. Anyone else i should consider before him??

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  27. CAMP NOU
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 4 days ago

    cant believe i was 1 hour late and couldnt trade oscar for hazard.......missed out on getting 100+ points QQ

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    1. Pau
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 4 days ago

      oscar will come good

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  28. jaco
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 4 days ago

    team for this week:

    DDG
    Baker, Mertersaker, Collins
    Brady, Hazard, Ramsey, Ozil
    Lukaku, Aguero, Suarez

    (Coleman, Lovren, Januzaj) 1FT 0.5m

    Thinking of dumping Januzaj whos the best replacement - Shelvey?

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