Dugout Discussion

The Dugout Discussion – Sunday

Sunday brings the Gameweek to a close with a trio of matches featuring an array of Fantasy talent. Things get rolling with a pair of lunchtime kick-offs, as Villa host United and Swansea make the trip to Carrow Road to face Chris Hughton’s Norwich. That’s followed by the headline act, as Andre Villas-Boas looks to continue the Spurs revival against a Liverpool unit weakened by a string of injuries.

While the press will be focused on David Moyes, Fantasy managers will be more interested in Wayne Rooney’s performance. With a potential absence for Sergio Aguero looming, the United striker could make himself “essential” over the Christmas period if he can produce in the midlands. With Michu expected to earn a run-out at Norwich, we’ll have the opportunity to assess whether he can join both David Silva and Theo Walcott on our midfield Christmas list, while at 4pm, all eyes will be on Luis Suarez as he looks to overcome the absence of skipper Steven Gerrard and strike partner Daniel Sturridge against the Spurs back four.

Look to our Twitter feed for the latest teamsheet bulletins, while our Dugout Discussion chatroom is now open and will remain available throughout today’s three fixtures.

Mark Mark created the beast. He's now looking to tame it.

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  1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Rooney playing in midfield 🙁

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    1. Scottys Army
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      What a shame .......

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    2. beric
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      yeah, wtf is this about moyes

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    3. NATSTER
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Good for team.

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      1. sinik
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        very good for the team

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    4. MCH
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      In fairness he is Uniteds best midfielder.

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    5. jas5sk - Youtube channel
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      He's their best mid by miles

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    6. Jax
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      good.

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  2. Scottys Army
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Essential list for next GW

    1. Fernandinho
    2. Welbeck

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    1. Professor Abel X
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      3. Chamakh

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  3. sinik
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    please, nobody actually consider donkey shins Welbeck as an actual replacement for Aguero..

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  4. UnitednationsXI
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    any chance one of coutinho or suarez wont play? have januzaj first sub....would love a training injury to one of em

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  5. SkyByBo
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Rooney playing the deep lying midfield role, collecting the ball of the defenders, no only has he not been involved in either goal, he was 30yds behind play in both. Regret captaining him now!

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  6. The Finnisher
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    *considers playing Januzaj and benching Aguero for a week*

    This is how it all works right? Until Rooney scores of course.

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    1. Scottys Army
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      + 1

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  7. rohan
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Yaya Toure plays midfield and still scores.

    So will Rooney

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  8. There's Always One!
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Any word on how long Aguero is out for?

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    1. sinik
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      no official statement yet but Pelli hinted weeks

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    2. GreennRed
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Not yet. Will know midweek hopefully. Sit tight until Capital One quarters are over.

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    3. Gaz Downright
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      • 13 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      cant believe that just came from a united fan mid game

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      1. There's Always One!
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        You better believe it!

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  9. Ellipsis
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    A German friend has informed me in what was exchanged between Per and Mesut yesterday.

    Per: "Hey you boggle eyed fool, you don't just walk off the pitch, those fans pay you, show some damned respect!"

    Ozil: "Leave me alone...always the bloody eyes...you git".

    N.B: The source may not be reliable.

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    1. GreennRed
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      🙂

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  10. jas5sk - Youtube channel
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    It kills people on this site to give Welbeck any credit

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    1. The Shadow
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Hard to give him credit when he plays so little.

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    2. sinik
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      he's not a good striker, better suited to the wing with his speed and close control. his finishing is just non-existent

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      1. jas5sk - Youtube channel
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Two great finishes here. Reaction finishes on both goals

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        1. sinik
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          key word being 'here'. he's playing well today. today.

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  11. GreennRed
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Anyone considering Welbeck for Aguero? Looks nailed-on until the window and 7.0 🙂

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    1. Godfather Bandit 42
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Was you considering him before this game?

      Didn't think so.

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      1. GreennRed
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Of course not! Sure I can wait til after Stoke game.

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  12. IrelandForTheWorldCup
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Rooney is playing his first and final game for me, what a disappointment, if I'd known he was gonna play there I'd have signed Lucas Leiva

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    1. Bubz
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Wtf 25 minutes have gone.

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    2. Deulo10
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      We're 26 minutes in.................

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  13. Koflok
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Where's my Redmond goal?

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  14. Yome
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    I am going to sell Rooney then, I can't stand him playing as a CDM

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    1. There's Always One!
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Calm down!

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  15. Venom Snake
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    If I was a manager and saw my midfield was that bad I'd slot Rooney in there as well

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    1. ~SpartakMac
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      ..or if I saw how good Rooney is, definitely wasted up top currently.

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      1. GreennRed
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Imagine how good Rooney would be if he could pass the ball to himself ! More need in midfield, Welbeck and Hernandez are good strikers, feck all in midfield.

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    2. MCH
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Absolutely he is Uniteds best footballer and you normally want your best footballers in midfielder getting on the ball as much as possible.

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  16. Ribus
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Is Shelvey playing CM?

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  17. Judas
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Anyone watching the Swansea game?

    What position is Shelvey playing?

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    1. Norb
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      behind the striker!

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  18. TorresMagic™
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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    • 14 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Negredo looking like my Aguero replacement atm.

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    1. Bubz
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Same

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    2. ADucksBehind
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Yeah, no doubt

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    3. HVT
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      This solves my problem ...

      Ok : please pick
      A - Aguero /Ozil / Brady / Jevan > Rooney (c)/ Wally / Silva / Ward -12
      B - Aguero /Ozil / Brady > Negredo / Silva / Wally
      Thanks for any help

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      1. Judas
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        are you mad???? why would you take a -12 afew weeks before wildcard?

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        1. HVT
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          Yea it's not like me but I want Wally / Silvs ASAP.

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      2. Judas
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        also keep ozil

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  19. ADucksBehind
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    This complicates the Aguero > Rooney move.
    Pray for Aguero

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    1. Bubz
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      What does? The fact he hasn't scored in the first 25 minutes?

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      1. sinik
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        the fact that he's playing so deep

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  20. The Finnisher
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Stop fecking jinxing Rooney guys!

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    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 14 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      How?

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      1. The Finnisher
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Everyone saying they regret captaining him/don't want him etc. he's bound to score. 😉

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        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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          • 14 Years
          10 years, 4 months ago

          He will score. Should have just now.

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    2. Baby Face Nelson
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      he's playing DM

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    3. Yome
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      I know but how horrible it is to watch his performance.

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  21. Fin
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    http://plspetdoge.com/
    Wow
    Such interactive
    Pls pet doge

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  22. DRIZ ✅
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    yes williams assist

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    1. Jax
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      congrats

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  23. SkyByBo
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Rooney + Kagawa -> Rooney is a great option

    Rooney + Hernandez/welbeck -> Rooney is a midfielder

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    1. Gaz Downright
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      • 13 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      RVP + Rooney: Rooney is playing midfield and has his highest PPG

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  24. There's Always One!
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Any new on how long Koscielny is out for?

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  25. Scottys Army
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Poor wazza

    Pre match hes essential

    Mid match

    Hes getting slated

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    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 14 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Cricket score coming up.

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  26. mgrea
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Jags Terry and Brunt all played ahead of Merte and Williams! 😆 Have to laugh

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  27. r0nh
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Rooney 🙁

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  28. Sif
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Morrison > Janu looking tempting.

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  29. Deulo10
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    So close 🙁

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  30. Yome
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Damn Rooney misses a great chance!

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