But it was the visitors who threatened early on with Lafferty causing the Bairns defence problems on the left wing.
Sestak and strike partner Robert Vittek were causing the Northern Ireland defence problems while Weiss was a constant danger on the right.
On-loan striker Sturridge, making his first start, caused the Spurs defence problems throughout and he fired into the side netting after sidestepping Dawson.
Piquionne held on to his place in the side after scoring twice against the Potters, and he and Dindane wasted no time in causing the visiting defence problems.
Young was the central figure early on as he roved from one flank to the other causing Bolton's defence numerous problems.
United's new look defence had few problems and after being twice denied early on, Berbatov flicked up Patrice Evra's skewed shot to score the opener.
The 29-year-old was one of eight changes to United's starting line-up and caused the Bolton defence no shortage of problems in the opening exchanges.
Canavan's running was causing the Cross defence all sorts of problems while Rory McCann ensured a nightmare afternoon for the Armagh champions' usually reliable full-back Donal Murtagh.
Their front line were causing a weakened Grimsby defence all sorts of problems, and it was no surprise when they took the lead in the 13th minute.
The defence team found numerous problems with Lifecodes' procedures.
Zamora, who had already seen a goal disallowed after collecting Riise's chip and slotting into the bottom corner, was causing the home defence no shortage of problems and deservedly doubled his side's lead three minutes later.
Stokes and Hooper were causing the Dons defence all sorts of problems, and Hooper was left with the first chance of the second half, but his shot after chesting the ball was turned past the post by Langfield.
Mitchel-King, who has been named as captain in the absence of regular skipper Billy Jones, believes that the root of Crewe's problems lies in defence.
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Shortly afterwards, Eastmond's high kick caused problems for the Wigan defence with Cameron Phelps knocking on.
Blue fly-half Parks knocked over two successive penalties to close the gap, with Casey Laulala beginning to cause problems for the Leinster defence.
Knight was causing major problems for the Glens defence early on and his departure on 35 minutes was a huge blow for the Bannsiders.
Tbilisi, by contrast, had not created too many problems for the Newcastle defence - a lone header from Melkadze, which drifted wide, their best effort.
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Loovens' presence at a Celtic corner caused problems for the Rangers defence and Ledley got a shot away only to be foiled by Alexander's positioning.
But unlike many teams who visit the Liberty Stadium, Peterborough were not prepared to sit back and defend - and they tried to cause problems for the home defence without really punishing them.
However, the Ulster fly-half's boot continued to cause problems for the home defence, the pressure from his high kicks telling as it led to the 71st minute scrum at which the hosts were penalised.
With Paddy Colfer giving Barry Owens and Shane Goan a lot of problems in the Fermanagh defence, Wexford then fought back to lead 0-5 to 0-4 with Colfer and Eric Bradley among the Model County scorers.
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Aguiar blasted a free-kick straight at a two-man Caley defensive wall and a long throw-in from Grant Munro caused problems for the Hearts defence with Rooney's overhead kick blocked before the ball eventually fell to Dougie Imrie who sent his shot too high.
But while Leinster were error-prone in defence, their attack had no such problems and another Costello break was finished off by Aidan McCullen charging over for a try.
Dundee Utd started well, and Noel Hunt caused problems in the St Mirren defence with an early header from a Robson corner, however Billy Mehmet was able to clear.
Sodje was causing Kilmarnock problems and he split the Killie central defence with a muscular run, but blazed his shot over.
But for all the problems Cole's physical presence caused the Stoke defence, he rarely managed to create any serious chances.
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During the trial Sandiford's defence lawyer told Denpasar District Court that a history of mental health problems made her vulnerable.
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