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23 December 2013 4978 comments
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An all-London affair at the Emirates brings the curtain down on Gameweek 17 this evening. Plenty of Fantasy favourites are on show as the Gunners look for the win that would extend their lead to four points over the chasing pack:

For the hosts, Aaron Ramsey and Mesut Ozil are the main protagonists for Fantasy managers, whilst Theo Walcott will be looking to maintain the form that saw him score twice at the Etihad last weekend.

Jose Mourinho’s side roll up on the back of a poor form of form on the road. The Blues have been beaten in three of their last four away games in all competitions but know that a victory will draw them level with the Gunners on 36 points. Eden Hazard will be desperate to have his say before Fantasy managers turn our attentions to the Gameweek 18 fixtures on Boxing Day.

The team news sees the hosts make four changes from the side that lost 6-3 at City last time around. Kieran Gibbs and Thomas Vermaelen are drafted in for Nacho Monreal and Laurent Koscielny at the back, with the Frenchman sidelined due to a knee wound. Mikel Arteta partners Aaron Ramsey in the double-pivot, with Mathieu Flamini dropping out, whilst Tomas Rosicky gets the nod on the left, replacing the suspended Jack Wilshere. Lukas Podolski warms the Gunners bench along with the likes of Santi Cazorla.

The Blues make three alterations from the XI that edged past Palace. Gary Cahill replaces David Luiz in defence, whilst John Obi Mikel and Frank Lampard are drafted into midfield – Michael Essien drops out through suspension while Juan Mata takes his place on the bench, allowing Ramires to move onto the right of the attacking midfield three. Oscar, Andre Schurrle and Samuel Eto’o are also amongst the subs, with Fernando Torres leading the line again.

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

    Mr Chelsea 🙂

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

      Cried when he didn't get united job

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

        And the Barca job

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  2. tm245
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    12 years, 1 month ago

    Gibbs has been flying tonight.

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  3. Defcons are for Kinnear
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    12 years, 1 month ago

    Me: Walcott and Hazard
    Rival: Mert and JT

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  4. Gaz Downright
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    12 years, 1 month ago

    what a block by cech

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  5. Stephen - Robot Daniels
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    12 years, 1 month ago

    Will love an oscar goal to take those baps off the arsenal defence.

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    1. Venom Snake
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      Tell me about it

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  6. Hybrid.power
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    12 years, 1 month ago

    One of these is going to score a last minute goal and break hearts

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

    COrner for Chelsea

    Terry 😉

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  8. Lawrø
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    12 years, 1 month ago

    Just realised I'm Level 2 😎

    2-0

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    1. Feanor
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 1 month ago

      I'm not.

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  9. FPL Daniel
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    12 years, 1 month ago

    I hate Torres. End off!!!

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    1. Hybrid.power
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      12 years, 1 month ago

      He's off. Luiz on

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  10. Dr Dream
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    12 years, 1 month ago

    Half tempted just to load up on three forwards/mids from the top two on this list..how wrong could it go ?....http://members.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/my-stats-tables/view/3846/

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  11. Lord Flashheart
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    • 14 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Chelsea playing 6-4-0 now.

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

    The bore job is complete.

    Luiz on for Torres

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  13. Willis.
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    12 years, 1 month ago

    Luiz on for FT9. Luiz centre forward

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  14. Piggs Boson
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    12 years, 1 month ago

    Just a negative transfer...

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

    How to manage out of fear Jose. Applaudes.

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  16. Pinky and Brain
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    12 years, 1 month ago

    OMG Mou

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    1. Moorinho
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      12 years, 1 month ago

      Did Mou score a goal?

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  17. SuperOsçarBaby
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    12 years, 1 month ago

    Luiz DM!!! get in

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  18. FPL Daniel
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    12 years, 1 month ago

    Take him off god damn it. Bring Scwarzer if needed!!!

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  19. Total Foot 5
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    12 years, 1 month ago

    Bonus: Merts on for 3, Vermaleen 2, sagna's wife, gibbs, terry 1.

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

    Luiz on for Torres. Borinho

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  21. Gaz Downright
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    12 years, 1 month ago

    luiz on as striker? 😛

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  22. Mojo Rojo
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    12 years, 1 month ago

    Luiz on... Chelsea to concede

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  23. Parm
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    12 years, 1 month ago

    Attacking change from Mourinho

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  24. Moorinho
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    12 years, 1 month ago

    Well since I have benched Terry, I'll look for idiotic silver linings now.

    1. Terry's price won't drop this GW.
    2. Hazard is rested for Swansea at home.

    Yay.

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    1. jmcclory123
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      12 years, 1 month ago

      Hazard won't be rested

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      1. Moorinho
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        12 years, 1 month ago

        As in he didn't play 90 today, will definitely start vs. Swansea.

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    2. Scottys Army
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      12 years, 1 month ago

      mug

      haz was rested early tonight

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  25. GlasgowFF
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    12 years, 1 month ago

    Chelsea doing a Craig Levein and playing with no forwards lol

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  26. jmcclory123
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    12 years, 1 month ago

    0-0 is the worst outcome possible for me ffs, and I'm an Arsenal fan >:(

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  27. LewanGOALski
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    12 years, 1 month ago

    Jose has lost it, seriously

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    1. Gaz Downright
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      12 years, 1 month ago

      looks like he's tied it

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  28. Revival
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    • 13 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Is that the sound of a bus been parked?

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  29. Chucky
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    12 years, 1 month ago

    LUIZ OOP

    BANDWAGON 🙂

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  30. Hybrid.power
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    12 years, 1 month ago

    Please stay 0-0

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