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14 December 2013 4309 comments
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Saturday rolls on with a set of five afternoon kick-offs, rounded off unceremoniously by a tea-time clash as Hull City host Stoke. Interesting.

Before that, all eyes will be on Goodison and Stamford Bridge where two prime captain candidates – namely Romelu Lukaku and Eden Hazard, will carry the hopes of thousands of Fantasy managers as they face up to the Fulham and Crystal Palace defences respectively.

The afternoon’s events are completed by West Brom’s trip to Cardiff, while Newcastle host Southampton and an injury-ravaged West Ham entertain Sunderland.

As always, you can look to our twitter feed for details of the major movements on the teamsheets, while our Dugout Discussion chatroom will take you through today’s matches, right up until the final whistle at the KC Stadium.

Mark Mark created the beast. He's now looking to tame it.

  1. Call Me Old Fashioned
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 12 months ago

    Playing Sess over Whittingham is proving tough to get over.

    That 9pts extra would have massively helped increasing my OR from 700K this GW and getting some ground back in mini league.

    Just sums up my season, cant get a break

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    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 12 months ago

      not a bad decision

      whittingham gets 2 most weeks

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    2. Baines on Toast...
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      • 15 Years
      11 years, 12 months ago

      surely have to back the home player in that situation? Hindsight of course, but the stats (on club form at least) would surely speak to it.

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      1. Call Me Old Fashioned
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 12 months ago

        Not a member so dont have access to member area stats but should have realised Sess is pants

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        1. Baines on Toast...
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          11 years, 12 months ago

          fair point, guess I take that for granted. it's definitely worth it 😮

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      2. OShaughnessy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 12 months ago

        Cardiff gives up a league worst 20spg at home.
        To put this in perspective Fulham is second worst & 'only' concedes around 18spg.

        Sessegnon over the past 4 matches played is Top 10 in SiB.
        Just behind Lukaku & ahead of Ramsey & Couthino in his output.

        Playing Sessegnon wasn't the wrong 'play' here...

        It's not about returns as much as it's about making the correct decision.

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    3. Hank Scorpio
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 12 months ago

      We know, you've mentioned it a zillion times.

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      1. Call Me Old Fashioned
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 12 months ago

        Sorry - last time am off in a bit to try and get a life to forget about it

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    4. The Chosen One...
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 12 months ago

      Makes me feel better after my Sess instead of Ramsey last second switch 😛

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    5. copps
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 12 months ago

      i saw you ask this question a lot earlier, obviously a tough decision. i did recommend starting whitts at least, so my conscience is clear

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      1. Call Me Old Fashioned
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 12 months ago

        I asked so many times yes - didnt think it would be a 9pt swing. Sess had one more vote when I topped up all responses so went with him

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    6. La Vida Latte
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 12 months ago

      i benched both turner and whitts... if that makes you feel better...

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      1. Call Me Old Fashioned
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 12 months ago

        it does a bit yes but you are outside top 10K. I am outside top 700K

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  2. Kerrazy
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 12 months ago

    so yeah as expected from Lukaku. go Rooney(C) !

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  3. Manani
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 12 months ago

    56pts. with suarez+mignolet.

    looks like my luck is turning after having a spell of 9 1m+GW rank in 10

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    1. MCH
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 12 months ago

      Nice score! If I can squeeze over 50 this week i'll be happy

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  4. Chucky
    • 11 Years
    11 years, 12 months ago

    Hazard to get only 1 BAP after ramires gets his winning goal BPS

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    1. MCH
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 12 months ago

      booo!!

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  5. thetinkerman
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    • 14 Years
    11 years, 12 months ago

    I'm kinda happy if Aguero is out for 3 or more weeks as I can sell for Negredo and upgrade Brady to Wally... just need to find 0.1m from somewhere though 🙁

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    1. MCH
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 12 months ago

      Makes things interesting as it should mix up our front lines a bit

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    2. OShaughnessy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 12 months ago

      Calf Strain I is 7-10 days.
      Calf Strain II is 4-6 weeks.

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      1. Pasqualinho
        • 16 Years
        11 years, 12 months ago

        Option 1 please.

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  6. Somalion
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 12 months ago

    If Aguero is out for a while I think I'll be taking an 8 pointer

    Aguero, Brady, JT -> Negredo, Yaya, Brown.

    That's right. YAYA F**KING TOURE.

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    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 12 months ago

      It'll be Rooney/Negredo,. Theo and someone for me

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      1. Somalion
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 12 months ago

        Perhaps Theo actually.

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    2. Captain Shirokov
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 12 months ago

      Have him two weeks now, do it and don't look back.

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      1. Somalion
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 12 months ago

        I think I will just wish I held onto him from the start of the season. Oh well 😆

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    3. thetinkerman
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      • 14 Years
      11 years, 12 months ago

      Ha ha, Yaya. Get Silva or Wally then use the cash to get someone better than Brown

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      1. Somalion
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 12 months ago

        Oh I have cash left over. 0.5 in fact. Silva 1 YC away from a ban and own Ozil and Ramsey so not keen on the triple up just yet. Plus Sunderland may keep a CS or two 😉

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    4. Red Devil Swede
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 12 months ago

      I'd get Silva.

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  7. Back to Back Ballacks
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 12 months ago

    Stephen Ireland
    watch this space

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    1. Manani
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 12 months ago

      aka refer back when he scored/assist
      and ignore when he didn't

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      1. OShaughnessy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 12 months ago

        Don't worry he's bookmarked this post along with the other 7 random predictions made to show everyone how 'right' he was...

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  8. Total Foot 5
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 12 months ago

    Coleman or Jagielka to pik up as ft?

    jags bonus appeals
    coleman gol& asist potential

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    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 12 months ago

      has to be coleman

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      1. Total Foot 5
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 12 months ago

        bemba thx. Coleman even tho Jags on 17 bonus and prob will keep getting bulk of bonus?

        and defo go for Coleman over gk migs > howard?

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  9. Baby Face Nelson
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 12 months ago

    Lukaku or Negredo for Aguero.

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    1. Sting
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 12 months ago

      Wait on the injury news.

      But Negredo is what I'm planning if its a long one.

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  10. Bauerhaus 24
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 12 months ago

    which 3 from ozil hazard silva walcott for next 7 weeks?? thanks

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    1. Snikiii
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 12 months ago

      no Ozil

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    2. AllessandroSwissToni
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 12 months ago

      I would pros go with Ozil, Azzar and Silva

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    3. spoonlord
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 12 months ago

      walcott haz silva

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  11. AllessandroSwissToni
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 12 months ago

    46 pts with Suarez (c) Evans and Guzan still to play. Disappointed in Hazard and Lukaku & Barkley but surprised by Rambo, Ozil and Negrado.

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  12. JK - Cønt ⭐
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 12 months ago

    Best defender for 4.6? Must be playable next week.

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    1. FPL Daniel
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 12 months ago

      bardsley

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    2. Baines on Toast...
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 12 months ago

      Ward of Palace, unless you trust Stoke or West Brom

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    3. FantaCity
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 12 months ago

      Bardsley, at home to Norwich 4.4m

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  13. Tim Canterbury
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 12 months ago

    Common Suarez (c)!

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    1. Declan
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 12 months ago

      ^ This

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    2. The Shadow
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 12 months ago

      Not all that common this week.

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  14. Voodoo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 12 months ago

    Will the Lukaku assist stay?

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    1. r0nh
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 12 months ago

      FPL love him, so yes.

      They will probably give him 3 bonus points too.

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      1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 12 months ago

        might give him 4 just because he is lukaku

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    2. applebonkers
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      • 16 Years
      11 years, 12 months ago

      yeah. 2 assist worthy actions from him in the same incident, both dirty, but both legit

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    3. Chucky
      • 11 Years
      11 years, 12 months ago

      Ofc

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  15. applebonkers
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    • 16 Years
    11 years, 12 months ago

    played ravel ahead of walcott. you live and learn

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    1. Johnnyboy UK
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 12 months ago

      that is drown your sorrows worthy...

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    2. Baby Face Nelson
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 12 months ago

      ouch

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    3. noyb
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 12 months ago

      bet u really hope suarez gets a cold

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  16. GTS
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 12 months ago

    Roo & Suarez would probaly get 10pts.
    So much for Captaincy pondering.

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    1. GTS
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 12 months ago

      *probably

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  17. Baines on Toast...
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 12 months ago

    Aguero injury the worst thing for frontline diversity, especially if Rooney scores tomorrow.

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  18. AarÖn Özilski
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 12 months ago

    Gerrard and Terry >> Walcott and Zabaleta.

    Done.

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  19. Cole-man of the Ca-hill
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 12 months ago

    Feck you Big Sam! I fecking hate you! I benched a goal-scoring defender for Demel.. Cant u wait forjust 2 mins before u make that substitution?! U idiot!

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    1. Carrick Doesn't Deserv…
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 12 months ago

      he had demel on his bench

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      1. Cole-man of the Ca-hill
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 12 months ago

        What do you mean? Demel played up to 58mins. Check again!

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    2. HurriKane
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 12 months ago

      lol thats tough luck

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  20. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 12 months ago

    looks like morrison might be leaving my team

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  21. HurriKane
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 12 months ago

    Kacaniklic 2 assists in 2 matches for me (2 soft penalties earned) 😀

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    1. copps
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 12 months ago

      missed an absolute sitter today

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  22. KJT123
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 12 months ago

    Looks like my Ozil bench punt worked

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  23. Piggs Boson
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 12 months ago

    The mighty Chester still to play today!

    Then the minnows Rooney(C) Suarez and Michu tomorrow! 🙂

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    1. TokyoRed 東京赤
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 12 months ago

      Chester is a God, wish I had brought him back in

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    2. The Chosen One...
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 12 months ago

      nice Michu diff

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  24. TokyoRed 東京赤
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 12 months ago

    If Aguero is out for a while who will you bring in? Thinking Lukaku or Negrodo, have Suarez and Rooney.

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    1. Kerrazy
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 12 months ago

      Negredo is the way to go.

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      1. The Shadow
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 12 months ago

        How much did Negredo do after Kun left?

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  25. Kerrazy
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 12 months ago

    Razvan will start next week surely? so Ivan>Jagielka ?

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  26. JK - Cønt ⭐
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 12 months ago

    Rooney or Negredo in for Kun?

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    1. Buck The Trent
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 12 months ago

      Kanga

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    2. Baines on Toast...
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 12 months ago

      this tends to be rooney's time of year, and with Van Persie out the pressure is on him. Negredo is a fine player, but hasn't yet shown anything like Roon's explosive potential.

      That said, Fulham next means Kun deserves every chance...

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    3. bitterandstout
        11 years, 12 months ago

        negredo for me

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    4. applebonkers
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      • 16 Years
      11 years, 12 months ago

      watched the everton game, lukaku got really poor service. summed up late on when oviedo decided to go for an ambitious 30 yarder instead of slipping him in

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      1. sy
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 12 months ago

        going for glory when your 4-1 up!

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    5. Flying Nugget
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      11 years, 12 months ago

      Aaaaarghh. Ramsey and Collins points glued to my bench. Shocking choices,any chance of 30 inches of snow falling over night and both games cancelled tomorrow!?

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      1. bitterandstout
          11 years, 12 months ago

          I left Ramsey & Mertesacker on the bench too. luckily for me, I played Whittingham & Chester instead. Come on Chester!

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      2. Tim Canterbury
        • 14 Years
        11 years, 12 months ago

        The big question is do we take a hit and use the cash generated from Kun > Lukaku or leave it till next week

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      3. The Mighty I
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        11 years, 12 months ago

        43 pre-baps, De Gea and Suarez left.

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        1. mgrea
          • 13 Years
          11 years, 12 months ago

          similar for me

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