Sunday Dugout Discussion
Filed under: Dugout Discussion - Posted by: Mark
Sunday brings an unusual double-header, with two afternoon kick-offs played out simultaneously and no late tea-time treat. Nonetheless, if we can keep up, the rewards could be great with Man City’s clash with Chelsea the headline act, backed up by a crucial encounter at St James’ Park as the resurgent Magpies and Saints meet head-on.
Our Dugout Discussion Chatroom will open throughout the afternoon’s proceedings to capture the reaction as events unfold.
The team news from the Etihad finds Roberto Mancini revert to a 4-5-1, with Sergio Aguero seemingly leading the line on his own, backed by either David Silva or Yaya Toure from the middle of the park. Jack Rodwell starts in a midfield five, with Javi Garcia also in the engine room. Skipper Vincent Kompany fails to make it, so Kolo Toure partners Matija Nastasic in central defence. It’s another 4-3-2-1 from Chelsea, with Demba Ba back to lead the attack as Fernando Torres makes way. The back four is much-changed once again, with Ashley Cole returning, David Luiz replacing John Terry alongside Gary Cahill and Branislav Ivanovic moving to right-back. That means no start for Cesar Azpilicueta: another popular Fantasy target left frustrated this weekend.
Up at St James’ Park, both Cheick Tiote and Rob Elliot come into the Magpies starting lineup with the injured Tim Krul and the dropped James Perch making way. Yoan Gouffran is fit enough to retain his start in Newcastle’s 4-2-3-1 formation. Southampton also make two changes in opposition – Luke Shaw replaces Danny Fox at full-back, while Adam Lallana makes a belated return to the starting lineup, returning to skipper the side at the expense of Jason Puncheon who drops to the bench. Jose Fonte makes a return from injury and joins Puncheon as a sub.
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February 24 at 3:54 pm
kaz says:
Anyone captaining Lambert next week?
February 24 at 3:55 pm
Fancy Feet says:
Fellaini for me
February 24 at 3:57 pm
VA says:
tough call…arsenal vs tott can be a goal fest, and aguero will certainly score against villa
February 24 at 3:58 pm
BabyDave says:
I worry about that both ways, of course he could do his afro handball elbow in face 16pt haul, but e hasn’t recently, and I usually find once Everton start spreading the goals around (pienarr, osman, coleman etc) then it tends to go that way for a spell
February 24 at 3:56 pm
isacki - losing makes winning sweeter........ especially without that dutch guy. says:
Tempted by michu even though it’s not the fashionable choice this week.
February 24 at 3:58 pm
AGUEROOOOO!!!!! says:
why not newcastle defence is poor, let the final decide for you when he bags a sublime goal
February 24 at 3:59 pm
BabyDave says:
+1
February 24 at 3:59 pm
BabyDave says:
collocini and krul out innit
February 24 at 4:00 pm
isacki - losing makes winning sweeter........ especially without that dutch guy. says:
Yep, their defence is super leaky even when first choice and they’re weakened.
February 24 at 4:03 pm
BabyDave says:
all depends on swansea’s hangovers
February 24 at 4:05 pm
isacki - losing makes winning sweeter........ especially without that dutch guy. says:
6 days SHOULD be enough, although actually they’ve never won a trophy in their history… hmm…
February 24 at 3:56 pm
Spike says:
Might be
February 24 at 3:57 pm
AGUEROOOOO!!!!! says:
possibly, will prob go mata if he does not play midweek
February 24 at 3:58 pm
Crouch Potato says:
I’m not playing next week, going to have a big sulk!
February 24 at 4:08 pm
JWF says:
Probably
February 24 at 3:57 pm
isacki - losing makes winning sweeter........ especially without that dutch guy. says:
COME ON BRADFORD! Love an underdog story. Imagine if you got into Europa. (Sadly the flights would make it a financial burden…)
February 24 at 4:00 pm
Podge says:
Not if they had a few bob on themselves @2000/1 before the first round
February 24 at 4:01 pm
isacki - losing makes winning sweeter........ especially without that dutch guy. says:
Lol
February 24 at 3:58 pm
J'accuseunreal, J'accuse! - Click my link for a scoutcast/Full Jonty teaser! says:
West Ham 0-4 Spurs
Demel RC (after 30 seconds)
Bale x3
Dawson (assisted by Bale)
Thank you and goodnight GW27
February 24 at 3:58 pm
Somebody's gonna get Litt Up! says:
Bradford are going to get smashed.
February 24 at 4:02 pm
Crouch Potato says:
Not sure about that, they are a fit side, will be pumped up, and good on set pieces.
February 24 at 3:59 pm
isacki - losing makes winning sweeter........ especially without that dutch guy. says:
The most important thing tomorrow for West Ham is that Demel doesn’t play against Bale.
February 24 at 4:02 pm
Jafooli (c) - Up the Jags says:
This. I actually now don’t want him to play so I’m guaranteed zero pts
February 24 at 4:04 pm
isacki - losing makes winning sweeter........ especially without that dutch guy. says:
Was gonna say
Looking at -2 with a yellow card too 
He single handedly made the Arsenal DGW great.
February 24 at 4:08 pm
Jafooli (c) - Up the Jags says:
He is a totally nightmare to own
February 24 at 4:10 pm
isacki - losing makes winning sweeter........ especially without that dutch guy. says:
First player I sold in the WC, real and fantasy liability
February 24 at 4:02 pm
Podge says:
Swansea all over them in the first minute
February 24 at 4:02 pm
█▓▒░ Hanamichi ░▒▓█ says:
0 defender this week LOL
Davies / Johnson / Pearce / Cuellar / Evans
do you think I can field 3 next week?
Thinking Cuellar –> Wilson or RVP –> Lambert, I only have 1 FT
February 24 at 4:02 pm
OmgAcademy says:
Anybody know which channel is showing the Swans/Bradford game in the U.S.?
February 24 at 4:05 pm
Podge says:
Lazy Lazy Lazy
keep it up
February 24 at 4:06 pm
OmgAcademy says:
???
February 24 at 4:07 pm
Podge says:
Try google
February 24 at 4:09 pm
OmgAcademy says:
Thanks you’re a big help
February 24 at 4:13 pm
Podge says:
I aim to please
February 24 at 4:14 pm
OmgAcademy says:
I just wanted some info that I could not find online. You don’t have to be a kunt about it. Go eff yourself
February 24 at 4:19 pm
Podge says:
I think you’ll find I was being humerous, you my friend are being a c@nt.
February 24 at 4:21 pm
OmgAcademy says:
“humerous”? learn how to spell you illiterate. I did not find your response to be “humerous” I thought it was petty and stupid you c@nt
February 24 at 4:22 pm
Jack(off)Attack says:
lol
February 24 at 4:04 pm
bennydebull says:
Bradford are making Swansea look like Real Madrid
February 24 at 4:06 pm
isacki - losing makes winning sweeter........ especially without that dutch guy. says:
Well they are Spain….
February 24 at 4:07 pm
J'accuseunreal, J'accuse! - Click my link for a scoutcast/Full Jonty teaser! says:
Swansea’s kit designers are making Swansea look like Real Madrid
February 24 at 4:06 pm
bennydebull says:
Is Vorm injured again?
February 24 at 4:07 pm
Evs says:
No, tremmel gets nod as he has played in every round.
February 24 at 4:07 pm
heeljames says:
Nope, Tremmel has just played every cup game
February 24 at 4:07 pm
kimoo says:
so SORRY for repost
Team linked and with RVP won’t play to next fixtures
what do you think which better ?
A- gibbs > wilson for free
B- RVP , POG > benteke & Lambert for a hit -4
February 24 at 4:08 pm
Pinatta says:
What do you think yourself?
February 24 at 4:13 pm
Your Mums Athletic says:
you’ll only want RVP back anyway, plus i think RVP will feature for 20/30 mins before real madrid game
February 24 at 4:08 pm
isacki - losing makes winning sweeter........ especially without that dutch guy. says:
Gawd I’ll be cheering on Oldham against Everton.
February 24 at 4:13 pm
Triggalicious says:
I’ll be cheering on Boro against Chelsea
Although sorry, we won’t be stopping anyone from having a blank GW anytime soon.
February 24 at 4:13 pm
PATRICK IS STAR says:
Silva 3, Yaya Toure 2, Tevez 1 (3 and 2 very tight)
Sissoko 3, Lambert 2, Cabaye 1, Cisse 1 (in the mix Debuchy)
February 24 at 4:15 pm
Back to Back Ballacks says:
What’s this based on?
February 24 at 4:16 pm
Gr3g says:
His team
February 24 at 4:17 pm
Podge says:
A mix of hope and bias
February 24 at 4:15 pm
Podge says:
Sissoko 3
I hope you’re right
February 24 at 4:18 pm
busteddocket says:
where does Bap chap get his info?
February 24 at 4:24 pm
Podge says:
Think its OPTA but not sure
February 24 at 4:26 pm
VanPersienator says:
I hope he’s wrong
February 24 at 4:16 pm
Evs says:
GOAL
DYER !
February 24 at 4:16 pm
AGUEROOOOO!!!!! says:
dyeeeeeeeeeeeer
February 24 at 4:17 pm
AGUEROOOOO!!!!! says:
michu assist
February 24 at 4:17 pm
Dynamic says:
New post benders
February 24 at 4:17 pm
J'accuseunreal, J'accuse! - Click my link for a scoutcast/Full Jonty teaser! says:
Michu assist…finally some points this weekend
February 24 at 4:25 pm
Podge says:
hope you captained him