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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. applebonkers
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    • 16 Years
    11 years, 12 months ago

    boruc injury was a blessing in disguise

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

      Not for Boruc, it wasn't.

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

        or southampton arguably

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        1. isacki: full casual
          • 14 Years
          11 years, 12 months ago

          Debatable 😉

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    2. Debauchy
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 12 months ago

      Yip got Marshall so was. Thinking Speroni next and two great rotations till WC ?

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

    Please don't play Evra. Burner's 9 points await

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

      Please don't play Vidic, I also have Turner on the bench.

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

    When is doubling up on defence going to come good.

    Was sure Hoawrd Coleman would deliver

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

      10 points is not bad

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

        I got 4...

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

      Bit unlucky really - I don't think it was a penalty.

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    3. Yank Revolution
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 12 months ago

      Yeah I got 10 from Jags/Coleman plus BAPS to come...I expected more (fricking Barry with his doofy penalty)....But, I did get 12 plus BAPS for doubling up on Cardiff...

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  4. jonnybhoy
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 12 months ago

    If Hull conceed today, I think I will cry

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  5. Voodoo
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    • 13 Years
    11 years, 12 months ago

    Everyone selling Aguero then?

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

      Blimey we haven't even head news yet...

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

        Looked a badden

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    2. Nice to Finally Michu
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 12 months ago

      How long is he out

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

      wait until the scan results

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    4. Rafabio
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 12 months ago

      Waiting...

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  6. Dougal McGuire
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 12 months ago

    Cech and Barkley to Howard and Walcott? (-4) leaves me with 0.1. Have Ozil and Ramsey

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  7. Acquafresca
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 12 months ago

    Hats off to Marshall.

    That save off Long's header at the end was outstanding.

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    1. Yank Revolution
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 12 months ago

      Top class!

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  8. Eboue
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 12 months ago

    Cardiff defence double up worked a treat. Anyone else go that way? Wasn't fun to watch final score clinging on!

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

      not yet, but very possible come january. CAR/CPL could become similar to NEW/SWA two years ago

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

        Hoping so, tried not to brag but it was satisfying! Speroni wasn't good vs Chelsea apparently though!

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    2. Yank Revolution
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 12 months ago

      Sure did-- but boy was I nervous!

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    3. money face bandwagon
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      i enjoy my palace def double up for the last 2 weeks..the feeling is great as u use the lowest price to maximise points

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  9. joinho
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 12 months ago

    Fingers crossed Suarez runs riot again tomorrow (and outscores Lukaku)

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  10. HuttonDressedasLahm
    • 16 Years
    11 years, 12 months ago

    Signed a "new" Paddy power account this morning

    They gave me 4-1 for a City win!!

    £50 in my account now

    Lovely 🙂

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

      Not bad

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  11. Derailed Bandwagon
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 12 months ago

    Only 1 home win in the championship today 😯 3 draws and 7 away wins.

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

    Chances of Vorm playing tomorrow? Got Szczesny -2 points on my bench

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

    There's a Championship feel about this match. (yes I'm watching it)

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

      Good scouting GB. Let us know if anything interesting happens.

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

        Elmo's looking good again. Creating chances.

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

          Thanks - but you need to look again at the definition of 'interesting'.

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  14. M83
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 12 months ago

    Hey guys - I know this might sound drastic but Im about 30pts behind my ML leader (I'm 2nd) and there's a money prize involved, half for whoever is top at Christmas and half at the end of the season.

    Anyway Im considering a points hit to make some big changes as there's just one GW left. I was thinking:

    Aguero, Ramsey, Amalfitano, Terry -> Negredo, Walcott, Silva, Chester for -8pts (but most of these are long term!)

    Yes or no?

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

      Its probably too late for the Christmas top spot and 30 is not much to make up by the end of the season so I would just carry on playing sensible.

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      1. M83
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 12 months ago

        Thanks MCH, sounds like sound advice. I do really want Silva/Walcott though but I'll see if I can get them in one at a time and pray for some big luck!

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

    10 points from Coleman, 9 from Burner

    http://www.yuppee.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/alan-partridge.jpg

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

    Bonus points for all the completed games so far:

    Man City VS Arsenal
    3 Points (16 BPS): Luiz Rosa
    2 Points (13 BPS): Silva
    1 Point (12 BPS): Walcott

    Cardiff VS West Brom
    3 Points (9 BPS): Turner Whittingham
    1 Point (8 BPS): Marshall

    West Ham VS Sunderland
    3 Points (9 BPS): Jääskeläinen
    2 Points (8 BPS): McCartney O'Shea

    Everton VS Fulham
    3 Points (13 BPS): Osman
    2 Points (11 BPS): Coleman
    1 Point (10 BPS): Berbatov Pienaar

    Chelsea VS Crystal Palace
    3 Points (10 BPS): Ramires
    2 Points (9 BPS): Torres Borges Da Silva

    Newcastle VS Southampton
    3 Points (9 BPS): Gouffran
    2 Points (7 BPS): Davis Rodriguez

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

      Luiz Rosa = Fernandinho

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

        Yes

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

      Hazard dropped out?

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

        Yup

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

      Not a Bap in sight 🙁

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

      #justice4cattermole

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    5. sy
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Haz was on for 2 bonus points...oh well more lost points

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  17. Baa
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 12 months ago

    Who do I need to get of first, Brady or Amalfitano?

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    1. Ricky - it doesn\'t ta…
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 12 months ago

      brady - he aint playing

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    2. S.Kuqi
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 12 months ago

      Brady hes not even starting.

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  18. The Machine
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 12 months ago

    Accidently benched Coleman again

    Chico please don't start tomorrow

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

      Not much chance of that - he's suspended.

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      1. The Machine
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 12 months ago

        Thank God

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

        I think he means Hernandez - the Man Utd one.

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

      I think you'll be ok.

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

      How u make such an accident though? hope works out for you.

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

        oh oh Yeah missed that .your game plan ok

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      2. Strificus
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        I've done if before; by totally forgetting that you have to commit your roster changes. I navigated away from the "pick team" page.

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  19. Jafooli
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 12 months ago

    Burner 9pts defo my favorite of the week. What a joy.

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    1. Wirtzle Gummidge
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      • 13 Years
      11 years, 12 months ago

      13 for Wally is mine

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    2. Christina.
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 12 months ago

      26pts from Rooney is mine

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    3. Eboue
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Fer's 72 has done me well.

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

      How will i cope

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

        you're ruined after that massive fail

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    2. The Machine
      • 12 Years
      11 years, 12 months ago

      Many predicted a draw, though

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

      JJO had the right idea

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    4. Declan
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      😯 He is human.

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  21. Plagued by indecision
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 12 months ago

    Looks like a 4-point hit to get BTurner and Hazard WOULD have been worth it - 11 points vs a probable 2 (Baker and Oscar), meaning I missed out on 5. Oh well.

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  22. Round and Round
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 12 months ago

    Would you save the FT with this team?

    Howard (4.0)
    Clyne Coleman Evra (Mert Burner)
    Hazard Silva Cabaye Brunt (Ravel)
    Suarez(c) Lukaku Rooney(v)

    1.8M ITB

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  23. Wirtzle Gummidge
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    • 13 Years
    11 years, 12 months ago

    No BAPs for Haz 🙁

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

      Doesn't really matter tho does it. We've all got him

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      1. Wirtzle Gummidge
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        • 13 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        True 🙂

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      2. Debauchy
        • 12 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        No we don't .Wally the new Must !

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  24. SPorting
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 12 months ago

    Gabbidon (1) on my bench.....really hope Brady doesn't get a game.

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

      😕

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  25. Christina.
    • 15 Years
    11 years, 12 months ago

    Nice that Wham & Sun offer cheapo def option now as well....

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    1. Piggs Boson
      • 14 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Loving my Bardsley points.

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      1. Christina.
        • 15 Years
        11 years, 11 months ago

        Nice.

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

    Going to the United game next week, will be hard not to captain Rooney if he comes in for Aguero. Potential Suarez apocalypse 😮

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  27. Messiah Hazard
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    • 13 Years
    11 years, 12 months ago

    Forgot to put in Marshall for Vorm... Hope Vorm does not start tomorrow...

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  28. BantamPhil
    • 12 Years
    11 years, 12 months ago

    Oscar and Clyne, then Gerrard, now Koscielny and Aguero! Winter injuries really taking their toll on my team 🙁

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

      I've had at least one injury to deal with every single GW since the very start, usually it's two. I know that feeling, this season has been a knacker for injuries.

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    2. money face bandwagon
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      11 years, 11 months ago

      when u have injuries try to make the best use of it..i did boruc->speroni michu->hazard oscar->gerrard->silva and they all work well! since the popular players every1 have u might as well make good use of it

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  29. S.Kuqi
    • 13 Years
    11 years, 12 months ago

    Repost:

    Gerrard ->

    A) Walcott

    B) Silva

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

      B

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    2. Revival
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      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Theo if you haven't already another Arsenal mid

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  30. isacki: full casual
    • 14 Years
    11 years, 12 months ago

    Would you genuinely consider an Aguero replacement other than Lukaku? (Unless you don't own Rooney).

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    1. Round and Round
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Negredo

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    2. beric
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Negredo

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    3. Somalion
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Negredo for me (even though I don't own Roo 😯 )

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    4. Christina.
      • 15 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Scary part is I can do Sess/Terry->walcott/4m for -4 and keep Kun.

      If Kun is out it's time to get a differential.

      Lukaku ain't it.

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    5. Jafooli
      • 13 Years
      11 years, 11 months ago

      Negredo?

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