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. Fin
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Dyer being stretchered off

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  2. Gigging Order
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    The fact I have Rooney captain is making me feel sick

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

      I thought people were exaggerating until I saw him rush back to fill in a gap at the back 4.

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      1. Gigging Order
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        There really is no exaggerating, it is painful to watch.

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  3. Blue Lion
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Rooney or Negredo?

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

      Neg

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

      Rooney

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    3. TokyoRed 東京赤
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Would have said Rooney until this match but he's sooooo deep

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  4. Harry Ball Bag™⚽⚽…
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Evans worth a punt? Was thinking swapping Williams for him

    Thoughts?

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  5. King Henrik
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    jacuzzi is gonna run west ham riot next week . get him in at 4.9 .. Christmas bargain lol

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

      lol no

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

      I might even get him for a hit

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  6. FACUPARSE
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Anyone watching the Nor v Swan game? how's Willams' clean sheet looking?

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    1. Give The Todd Some Love
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Swans having most of the ball, Norwich yet to have a shot on target

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  7. FPL Daniel
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Rooney plays so deep god damn it.

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

      hehe

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    2. FPL Daniel
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      I blame Giggs actually he is assistant manager he insist him not being central

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

    Would rather have welbeck then torres no?

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

      No

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

    Anyone think bongles could/ should get into the World Cup squad?

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

      That explains things

      😆

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

    Welbeck tekkers 😯 http://i.minus.com/ibdhqfBRHoWpuO.gif

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  11. gedda
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    That Williams assist is my 5th for the GW - and not a single goal to go with them 🙂

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

    The one week I take Williams out for Olsson... Please Norwich score!

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

      Please do not!

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    2. Andy1
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      I benched hi. This week. Thankfully, the player I benched him for was Chester.

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

      I did Chico to Olsson...

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

      Why? If Swansea can keep a C'S Williams is more valuable to you in future weeks.

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

    get young on, we need some penalties

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

      😆

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

      😆

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  14. BigManBakar
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    I would rather have 60 minutes of an attack minded Negredo rather than 90 of a deep lying Rooney

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

      Get Negredo then

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  15. Chris_White
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Brady -> Januzaj worth a hit?

    My other option is to play Ravel

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    1. King Henrik
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      ravel to jacuzzi

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

        Surely Brady out instead? He's not starting games!

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

      Januzaj's playing time will probably decrease once RVP is back because Moyes prefers Giggs/Nani/Young on the wing over him..for whatever reason

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

      I would look at getting Whittingham in, on set pieces

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

    C'mon Villa, score a goal.

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    1. Blue Lion
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Benteke 52nd minute. Wait and see.

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

        lol very specific

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      2. TokyoRed 東京赤
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Tempted to stick a quid on this now 🙂

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  17. Blue Lion
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Haha Evra!

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  18. FPL Daniel
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    I bet Sea :pn 4 is enjoying his cake Welbeck

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  19. Chris_White
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Lucas Piazon bossing it for Vitesse 😎

    Pretty much sums up the level of football being played in Holland...

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

      Would love it if him, Lukaku and Kalas feature next season for us

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

        That would be nice, although Piazon and Kalas will never be regulars

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

          Not yet anyway. But long term, I expect a lot

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

    Such a shock to see rooney dropping deep and tracking back ........

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

    Williams makes a fantastic goal line header

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  22. King Henrik
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Gj and and Morrison out .. Rafael and Jacuzzi in .. !

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

    Aguero replacement.

    Welbeck is class today against a woeful defence. Filling the gap for Van Persie.Tempting at 7m if Rooney keeps playing deep, giving decent passes to him or through the widemen. But it's an if. He hasn't played in a while and not known for his consistency.

    Negredo, on form, in front of a killer midfield and fullbacks who can also find him.

    Negredo.

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  24. FACUPARSE
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Rooney has WHU, Hull, Norwich, Tottenham and Swansea in his next five games.

    I've been reading about people selling, I'm keeping and probably captaining next gw (Suarez owner)

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

      Im buying rooney but no way will i captain him when suarez has cardiff at home.

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

      Who are you kidding. Your gonna captain Suarez just like the rest of us.

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    3. The EJJ
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      playing pretty deep in this game which is slightly concerning.

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    4. Wild Rover
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      So does Welbeck 😉

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    5. gedda
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Surely those were just knee jerkers due to the suspension? I just got him in!

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

      But not if you have an inkling he might play deep against Hammers, who can defend if the mood takes them? Luis should hit Cardiff for 2 or more.

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  25. Bring on the shots
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Anyone with both Rooney and Benteke must be pretty frustrated...

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

      Yes that means quiting FPL

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

    Rooney captain fail

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

      They'll get a penalty. Bookmark it 😉

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      1. Tatty Bojangles
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Would he not give it to Welbeck so he can get his hattrick?

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

      Deeper than usual with Welbeck playing 🙁

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  27. Demí
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Hope Moyes has learnt and doesn't play Smalling at RB ever again, barring injuries. Rafael makes such a difference

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

      He's a beast. Would you consider getting him in over Zabaleta?

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

        if we had a steady center back pairing, totally.

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    2. Evs
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      • 14 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      His pace helps a hell of a lot !

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

    Tekkers is so poor and very lazy

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

    So putting the armband on Lukaku over Rooney turned out to be a master stroke.

    Cue Rooney brace.

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  30. Give The Todd Some Love
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Williams will be on for 3 BPs if Swans keep a CS

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

      First rule of Williams Clean Sheet Club - dont talk abotvWilliams clean sheet.

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    2. Bobby
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Stop it.

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