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21 December 2013 2261 comments
Mark Mark
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Saturday offers up the uncomfortable scenario of an early kick-off captain. Luis Suarez dominated our thinking going into the Gameweek, running away with our Captain poll has thousands backed him for his home clash with Cardiff. That Anfield encounter provides the day’s opener and a potential points haul or major failure from the off.

The team news from Anfield finds few surprises from Brendan Rodgers’ lineup as he keeps the same starting XI that destroyed Spurs at the Lane. Raheem Sterling and Joe Allen retain their starting roles in midfield, while Dan Agger is amongst the substitutes as Martin Skrtel and Mamadou Sakho form the centre-back partnership once again. Malky Mackay is under the media microscope for today’s match in the light of the seemingly untenable relationship with club owner Vincent Tan. In what could be his last Cardiff team selection, Mackay chooses to recall Aron Gunnarsson in place of striker Frazier Campbell in the only change to the side that won three points against West Brom last time out.

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  1. Captain Shirokov
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    It has gotten to the stage where Suarez is forcing clubs to sack their managers.

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    1. Woy of the Wovers
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Already responsible for 2 sackings.

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    2. Walsh
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Would be quite a thing if there are back to back manager firings after Suarez destroying their clubs.

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    3. FPL Daniel
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      They shouldn't fire him. Andre deserved that, but not Malky

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  2. vova
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    12 years, 1 month ago

    Does anyone not have Suarez? Or didn't captain him?

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    1. GlasgowFF
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      I don't. Considering getting him though.

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      1. mipola
        • 12 Years
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Considering?You got the wrong word there

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        1. GlasgowFF
          • 14 Years
          12 years, 1 month ago

          Yeah defo getting him for next week. I didn't want to pick him because of what he is, but if I don't there is no point of plying this game.

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  3. Gimli son of Gloin
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Pity Gerrard probably won't be dropped long term.

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  4. Make United Great Again
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Suarez (C) v City

    Simple as that.

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    1. ILOVEBAPS
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Lukaku for me.

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    2. Weasel Boy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      +1

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    3. Chrissy Waddle - 2025/26
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      City at home compared to Cardiff away. Yeah, simple.

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  5. Wings of Steel
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    That last goal wasn't even a chance!

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

    Set the record for most goals at this time of the season in the PL

    AND HE MISSED THE FIRST FIVE MATCHES

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    1. FPL Daniel
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Most goals in one month too

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    2. Dr Dream
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Six...

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    3. The3rdTurd
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Not quite - he's equal with Andy Cole and Kevin Phillips.

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  7. Woy of the Wovers
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    12 years, 1 month ago

    30 from 2. Is this any good?

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 16 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Depends on the CS.

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    2. 7shadesofsmoke
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      if we are talking goals from games, then thats good.

      Unless you are Suarez

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  8. Twelve years a slave
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    12 years, 1 month ago

    It's annoying when you actually want your capt not to score. He giving assist points to players don't ha ve

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  9. Harry (C)ane
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Pool mid to get:

    a) Hendeerson
    b) Stering
    c) Coutinho 😀

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  10. Deulo10
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    That Henderson backheel though.... He's been incredible too.

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  11. Adam Lallana makes Messi lo…
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    ive had Suarez since his first week back, just saying ;).

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    1. Captain Shirokov
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      +1

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    2. The Shadow
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      That's a very large club.

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    3. beric
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      same here

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    4. Dr Dream
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Same here..

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    5. Independiente
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Me too, 10.9, what a steal

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    6. Park the bus
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      So have a lot of people..

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  12. Chucky
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Another 40 pointer for Suarez hopefully 🙂

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  13. copps
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    12 years, 1 month ago

    ok i think the early kickoff rule is a myth

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    1. beric
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      this annoys me. its not a myth, its simply annoying to have your captain play first...if anyone actually thinks there is less of a chance of goasl they are stupid

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  14. Del Griffith
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Can we have a show of hands from all none Suarez captainers?

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    1. GlasgowFF
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      o/

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    2. JT's Dog
        12 years, 1 month ago

        My ML leader 😆

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      • Thick Of It
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 1 month ago

        They are too busy tying their nooses

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    3. Jafooli
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      England vs Suarez WC14 😆

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    4. SW6
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      The thing is Suarez should really have a hat-trick 🙂

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

        Yeah, he's been poor. 😉

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        1. SW6
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 1 month ago

          🙂

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      2. Woy of the Wovers
        • 15 Years
        12 years, 1 month ago

        He does look a bit out of sorts.

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      3. iamgooner
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 1 month ago

        or a double hat-trick!

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    5. JT's Dog
        12 years, 1 month ago

        Does anyone play in one of those leagues where only one person can own a player and now saurez?

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        1. JT's Dog
            12 years, 1 month ago

            Own

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        2. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
          • 15 Years
          12 years, 1 month ago

          suarez been involved in liverpool last 7 goals?

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          1. The Finnisher
            • 14 Years
            12 years, 1 month ago

            8, at least.

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          2. TorresMagic™
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 16 Years
            12 years, 1 month ago

            8

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        3. Dr Dream
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 1 month ago

          Can anybody possibly see young Sterling being dropped again...

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          1. Walsh
            • 12 Years
            12 years, 1 month ago

            He has made a few errors today. Was nearly responsible for a Cardiff goal that Noone shot at the start he made an awful decision and gave the ball away. Pace is undeniable though. Too bad GJ is crap so his coverage on the right is not the greatest.

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            1. Dr Dream
              • 13 Years
              12 years, 1 month ago

              I've no idea who is the quickest player in the league but I bet he's right up there...

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        4. FPL Daniel
          • 16 Years
          12 years, 1 month ago

          Where is Forca? He is above time regarding Suarez

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          1. Yome
            • 14 Years
            12 years, 1 month ago

            Give him a break, we all know he's lost it this year

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          2. Mílanista
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            12 years, 1 month ago

            When is the podcast coming?

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        5. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
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          12 years, 1 month ago

          Suarez worth more than Bale SHIRLY

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        6. FACUPARSE
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          12 years, 1 month ago

          Shame on all you non Suarez captainers...

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          1. jas5sk - Youtube channel
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            12 years, 1 month ago

            Pfft! Negredo at Fulham will save me

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        7. Park the bus
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          12 years, 1 month ago

          Some guys on here need to just settle down... 20 mins gone and folk are stressing about Suarez not doing anything. The great thing about FPL is that every minute counts - I won my mini league last season after Walcott hit the post in injury time at Newcastle. If that had gone in it'd have been curtains. Moan at the end of the games if you have to moan at all!

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        8. Yome
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          12 years, 1 month ago

          Suarez top scorer next year in Brazil?

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          1. jas5sk - Youtube channel
            • 14 Years
            12 years, 1 month ago

            Vs teams that have some of the best defenders in the world?

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            1. Yome
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              12 years, 1 month ago

              He scores against anyone, he is world class!!!

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        9. beric
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          12 years, 1 month ago

          hendo 2 assists and he assisted the other assist

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        10. Frank Black
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 1 month ago

          I want one Henderson or Sterling...but i don't know who to choose, they keep scoring and scoring. Who should i get?

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          1. GlasgowFF
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            12 years, 1 month ago

            I would say Henderson is more nailed on.

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            1. Frank Black
              • 13 Years
              12 years, 1 month ago

              True but Sterling is one mil cheaper.

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        11. Chu Young Ping Pong
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 1 month ago

          Premier League ‏@premierleague 1m
          RECORD Luis Suarez's second goal v Cardiff was his 10th #BPL goal in December; He's the first player to hit double figures in a single month

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          1. Captain Shirokov
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            12 years, 1 month ago

            amaze

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        12. Captain Shirokov
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          12 years, 1 month ago

          so much wow

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        13. Acquafresca
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          12 years, 1 month ago

          Morning folks, how's Suarez doing so far? 😉

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        14. mgilbert86
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 1 month ago

          rooney walking in, just saw him, please play him moyes

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