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26 December 2013 5058 comments
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After Wayne Rooney grabbed a goal and assist during United’s win at the KC earlier, it’s time to concentrate on a further feast of football this Boxing Day. We’re served up another nine games, with all but one of those kicking off at 3pm:

Romelu Lukaku earned third spot in this week’s Captain Poll ahead of Everton’s home clash against Sunderland. The big Belgian may have failed to find the net in the last four but with Wes Brown suspended and John O’Shea a doubt, he’ll be hoping for a return to form.

Spurs welcome West Brom to the Lane as Emmanuel Adebayor (who finished fourth in the Captain Poll) looks to repeat last Sunday’s brace against Southampton. Chelsea play host to Swansea, with Eden Hazard also carrying the armband hopes of many Fantasy managers into the Gameweek, as will Theo Walcott for Arsenal’s trip to West Ham.

Yohan Cabaye’s new owners will be looking for the Frenchman to maintain the consistency which has served up returns in eight of 12 appearances as Newcastle welcome Stoke to St James’ Park. Elsewhere, Villa play host to Palace, Cardiff go head-to-head with Southampton, whilst Norwich welcome Fulham to Carrow Road.

This leads us on to the final match of the Gameweek, where City’s 100% home record is on the line against Liverpool. The Fantasy sub-plot is intriguing – can Yaya Toure, David Silva and Alvaro Negredo produce the goods at the Etihad yet again? And just how many points will Luis Suarez rack up against a defence that has conceded three times to Arsenal and twice to both West Brom and Fulham in the last four Gameweeks alone?

If there’s one thing that seems certain, the evening encounter at the Etihad looks set to bring goals aplenty. Our Dugout Discussion chatroom remains open for those looking for some real-time banter right up until the final whistle of that last match.

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  1. Pork Pie Sausage Roll
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    Henderson didn't (c) Suarez obviously

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    1. Legendary!
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      i (c) what u did there

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  2. Kylos
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    Henderson clearing Suarez shot of the line lol

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  3. Zep
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    I think I'm going to cry if Suarez doesn't score.. πŸ™

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

      I had an 11am temptation to captain Walcott but stuck with Suarez. He's not going to match Theo but a blank will be so frustrating.

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      1. Zep
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        It will be very frustrating for the exact same reasons...

        He deserves at least 5/6pts from this game...

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        1. Mílanista
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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          At this point in the Arsenal game I was thinking "glad I didn't captain Theo' but I can't see Suarez racking up the points now.

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    2. DonTheSpecialOne
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      You'll never Cry alone

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      1. Zep
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        I will tonight.. it's 4:40am here and the missus is fast asleep... πŸ™

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

          I'm here for you, Suarez (c) so I'll Cry as well

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          1. Zep
            • 15 Years
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            Thank you...

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    3. BONZ
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      i'll shed a few with you fella πŸ™

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  4. Richd
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    What happened to ravel Morrison?!

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    1. Rafabio
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      injured in training

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  5. JK - Cønt ⭐
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    Just one goal David, 5 points is just not enough from you these days πŸ˜›

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    1. rohan
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      πŸ˜€

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  6. theotherguy
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    How long will Howard be suspended for? 1 game?

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    1. Mílanista
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      Correct

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    2. Champy
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      1 game, still on 4 yellows but can't get another before Jan

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  7. sinik
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    currently my move is looking like Howard + Ramsey + Lukaku > Mannone + Eriksen + Rooney for a -4

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    1. sinik
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      12 years, 1 month ago

      even though Howard is only out a match

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      1. JK - Cønt ⭐
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        I think I am doing

        Howard, Ramsey and Lukaku to Szczeny, Ki and Negredo

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

          yeah already have Negredo. going cheapie keeps going forward and mostly cheapie defense (think Mert and Coleman are season keepers)

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          1. JK - Cønt ⭐
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            Merty too expensive for my tastes now.

            Komps is only 0.1 more than him and 0.2 more than Zaba and is also majorly nailed

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

              if City show an indication that they could start keeping CS I might bring in Zaba for Mert since the attacking potential from Zaba is far greater

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              1. JK - Cønt ⭐
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                also true

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  8. Demí
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    10, 11, 8, 7, 9, 5, 7, 7

    His home scores this season. How are we currently feeling with 35 minutes to go, Non Yaya Toure owners?

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    1. Pork Pie Sausage Roll
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      hopeful

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    2. Scottys Army
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      excited that he will blank finally

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      1. DonTheSpecialOne
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        Please don't jinx it Scotty! Heh

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    3. Mílanista
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      Expecting a 90th minute pen/free kick.

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    4. Kylos
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      think it will end 2-2 so 2 pointer

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  9. jas5sk - Youtube channel
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    I hate Nasri

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  10. LOCO ABREU
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    mirallas injury today?

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    1. @FuzzyWarbles
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      Martinez says its "nothing to worry about". I think he is good to go in 48 hours, especially only putting in half a shift.

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      1. LOCO ABREU
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        thanks fuzzy!

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  11. @FuzzyWarbles
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    hey there...

    Im looking at replacing Rambo, got 2 mil in the bank. But Yaya and Silva are too expensive for my budget without doing a hit or two and there isnt anyone else in my squad that needs to be dropped.

    Long story short, is Nasri a decent option? I think he is but should I worry that he may be rested 48 hours from now?

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

      wait and see if he plays 90

      if not, good chance he starts, if he finishes the match, can't see him playing on Saturday

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      1. @FuzzyWarbles
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        sounds like a plan.

        Cheers.

        Oh incidentally, if he does go 90, who plays? Milner? Navas? Anyone worth a punt?

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        1. JK - Cønt ⭐
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          Milner starts I think

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    2. LOCO ABREU
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      12 years, 1 month ago

      would take a hit for yaya or silva

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    3. 7shadesofsmoke
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      12 years, 1 month ago

      you don't have to spend it all.

      Why not invest in Cabaye, Lallana, Eriksen or Sterling? Even a punt in Young? All in good form and well within budget.

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      1. @FuzzyWarbles
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        12 years, 1 month ago

        I sold lallana for this gameweek to get theo in, cant say it was a bad move yet. the others I think are somewhat fixture dependent, and the fixtures arent great, except Cabaye can get it done on any occasion so I may consider him. But to be fair, Nasri has had a fine fantasy season as well.

        Cheers

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  12. Jump in Micah
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    A) Whittingham + Krul > Mannone + Eriksen (2 FT)

    B) Whittingham + Krul + GJ > Yaya, Manone + a 4million Defender

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  13. Axel 7
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Just thinking for my future transfers. Should I do

    (A) Ramsey > cabaye
    (B) Lukaku > Rodriguez/ Poldi

    *both for free* or just (A)

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  14. sminkypinky
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    12 years, 1 month ago

    Again Skrtel with the holding...

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    1. Kylos
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      12 years, 1 month ago

      Kompany is holding him too though

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  15. MarkyMarkovic
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Alrighty....

    Migs (Lewis)

    Terry, Mertesacker, Coleman, (Rosenior, Ward)

    Hazard, Walcott, Silva, Llallana, (JWP)

    Suarez, Rooney and Dzeko.

    Here's the thing. I like my team but I think that third forward spot could do with strengthening but I'm absolutely out of ideas.
    I have 1m in the bank,

    3, 2 , 1

    GO!

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

    Cummon Suarez (c), plz don't blank on my birthday πŸ˜‰

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    1. Mojo Rojo
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      12 years, 1 month ago

      Happy Bday!

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  17. MattysFantasyFooty
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 1 month ago

    Anyone still having a nightmare? The way it's going I will have 43 points post baps

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    1. Call Me Old Fashioned
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      I am heading for a similar score

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    2. ThreeLeftFeet
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      I'm having a stinker. It's so bad it has become funny. 28 pre-baps...

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  18. DonTheSpecialOne
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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    Negredo bossing

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    1. Stephen - Robot Daniels
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      He's come alive.

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  19. rohan
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    Tekkers from Negredo 😯

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  20. Kylos
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    What a pass by negredo

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  21. Rafabio
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    Brilliant from Negredo!

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  22. Scottys Army
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    12 years, 1 month ago

    Please captain suarez

    just 1 goal

    prays

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  23. Pork Pie Sausage Roll
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    12 years, 1 month ago

    PASS IT TO SUAREZ YOU GIMP

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  24. Aurora
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    My thoughts on today:
    Clean sheets are hard to come by.
    Mourinho is putting up a good defense now.
    Lukaku is losing his debate with negredo.
    Walcott won't be a differential for much longer...
    Ozil needs a rest, he is a top player, but Theo is the main man still.
    Cue mass Ramsey selling
    Liverpools midfield can help out Liverpool as well as Suarez.
    Rooney is a worthy captain option
    Robles has some nice fixtures.

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    1. Pork Pie Sausage Roll
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      Robles has a nice fixture

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      1. Kylos
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        Howard will only miss one game though

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        1. Pork Pie Sausage Roll
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          Yes that's why I said A nice fixture singular

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    2. Aurora
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      12 years, 1 month ago

      And... Hazard is unstoppable

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  25. Kylos
    • 13 Years
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    Yaya to score an OG and suarez to get sent off, too much to ask?

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    1. Stephen - Robot Daniels
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      Just the first one.

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  26. Parm
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    This Ramsey news delights me πŸ˜€

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    1. Scottys Army
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      12 years, 1 month ago

      Dont wish injury on anyone , but it improves fpl

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    2. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      Like Aguero's injury it has shaken things up a little

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      1. Parm
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        I think I may be getting Negredo in for Lukaku this week

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        1. JK - Cønt ⭐
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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          I think I will be joining you

          Ramsey to Ki will fund it πŸ˜†

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  27. sminkypinky
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    I'd be a happy camper if it ended like this.

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  28. Nelson Vivas Fan Club
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    What happened to McGregor today? Will he be out?

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  29. BONZ
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    12 years, 1 month ago

    Suarez will not score..Kompany is doing a superb job on him also helped by Lescott (someone should inform Roy).

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  30. Bridge
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    12 years, 1 month ago

    Silva and Suarez goals please.

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