Dugout Discussion

The Dugout Discussion – Sunday

After a day of tepid Fantasy returns, Sunday arrives with a double header that looks bristling with drama and points in equal measure. Quite simply, the stakes at Old Trafford and White Hart Lane couldn’t be higher – bitter rivalries, title and European place ambitions – the ingredients are all there. Sunday really should be a treat.

It all begins in Manchester, with David Moyes’ side attempting to maintain the little momentum they’ve gathered from back-to-back away wins and three consecutive clean sheets. That record will be tested to the full by a Liverpool side that’s simply overflowing with goals, delivered in the main by the feared partnership of Luis Suarez and Daniel Sturridge. Fantasy managers will be focused on their performances today, whilst assessing the suitability of United’s assets ahead of their double Gameweek.

The day’s events conclude at White Hart Lane the North London derby – a fixture which has rarely disappointed in recent seasons. Chelsea’s defeat to Villa will have revived Arsenal’s ambitions somewhat but Arsene Wenger’s side cannot afford to drop points against their rivals if they are to get themselves back in the race. As for Spurs, they’ll be seeking a result to aid recovery after suffering hidings from Chelsea and Benfica in the past week. A win would put them firmly back in the hunt for a top four place and keep them on Arsenal’s tail.

Look to our Twitter feed for all the teamsheet tittle-tattle, while our Dugout Discussion chatroom is open to welcome those seeking out some real-time interaction during today’s matches.

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  1. Rafabio
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Come on United!

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

      +1 😎

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    2. brianutd-why always we? 20
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      This^

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  2. malbekh
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Liverpool 3-2 Man United

    Suarez with a double and an assist

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

      That would ruin my day in many ways

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      1. malbekh
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Well, I only have an FF interest. So if you want it 4-3 to United with a Mata hat-trick we can go for that. Would need a couple from Suarex though, sorry

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  3. Oi! Shadders!
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Come on Liverpool! Fecking do them!

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  4. Venom Snake
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Baines and silva
    or
    Coleman and yaya?

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

      B

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    2. GunsnRoses
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Second one by an inch 😆

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      1. Venom Snake
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Ha okay I'm sold now

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  5. Somalion
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Hope Souness can see the match from up BR's arse.

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  6. Namtab Nomolos
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Nice Mata & Suarez love fest in the tunnel. Can feel the love.

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    1. Somalion
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Made me feel all fuzzy. Now tear each other's heads off!!!

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  7. Kevin Twine
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Come on, Robin Van Persie.

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  8. FACUPARSE
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    2-1 Liverpool, Suarez first goal 55/1

    Go Suarez

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  9. jas5sk - Youtube channel
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    "Toughest man on the pitch" award goes to Vidic's mascot

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  10. SW6
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    These are probably my two favourite fixtures each season as a neutral. Great to have them on the same day.

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    1. Optimus.
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      The most anxious one of the season for me 🙂

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  11. Captain Shirokov
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    How many points do we think:

    A) Cazorla
    and
    B) Koscielny

    will get?

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    1. SW6
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      2 each

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    2. Optimus.
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      3
      6

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      1. GunsnRoses
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Kos does not score 6
        It's either 2 or 9

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  12. floydy_floyd
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Who will score more this week:

    1. Ivanovic and sterling
    2. Coleman and snodgrass

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    1. Wolverine
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Coleman and snoddy have already bagged a few good points so they would have to be favourites. Can't see sterling going mad.

      Next week...I reckon Coleman and snoddy too.

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      1. floydy_floyd
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Damn I meant next week. Getting ahead of myself!!

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  13. Venom Snake
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    A. 5
    B. 1

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    1. Venom Snake
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Fail to above

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  14. Revival
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Cmon Mata, wreck Liverpool's title dreams today!

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  15. brianutd-why always we? 20
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    One foot Studge

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  16. jas5sk - Youtube channel
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Sturridge goal incoming

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  17. Malcolm Tucker for England …
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    As a neutral I honestly believe Liverpool are gonna give Utd a good Pardewing today

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    1. Venom Snake
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      I too believe this...
      ... As a neutral as well of course 😎

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  18. Ryan
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    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Sterling playing centrally?

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  19. GunsnRoses
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Penalty that was ...

    Suarez stayed on his feet 😆

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    1. SW6
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      One of the most frustrating things in football at the moment. I think that was a clear penalty but because Suarez tried to stay on his feet it's not given

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    2. Kylos
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      never a penalty, wise up

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      1. GunsnRoses
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        That could easily be a penalty on any other day of the week

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  20. Optimus.
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Fellaini so clumsy and lucky

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  21. Optimus.
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Has Rvp touched the ball yet

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    1. Oi! Shadders!
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      You mean RVP, or United?

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    2. Venom Snake
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Who's rvp?

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      1. Big_Andy_GAWA
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        He just got owned by Flannagan 🙂

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      2. Malcolm Tucker for England …
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Arsenal's Summer signing 2014

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    3. Ryan
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Where is he?

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

      ...The man went from being God of football to being the new Torres in one season

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  22. Lord Flashheart
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    RVp 2 Suarez 3 Sturridge red card = Christmas in March!

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  23. Chris_Fàbregas #DOOS…
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Have Sterling and Suarez, but want a United win. Confusing!!

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  24. drughi
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Clattenburg has never awarded a penalty against United in 20 games !

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    1. Big_Andy_GAWA
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Amazing stat. How many of those have been home fixtures, do you know?

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      1. drughi
        • 14 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        No idea

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  25. No Luck
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Who looks like playing wide today, Suarez or Sturridge?

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

      Suarez

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    2. Big_Andy_GAWA
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Looks like Sturro.

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      1. No Luck
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Lol ok so interchanging then? 😀

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    3. GunsnRoses
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      They change their positions very frequently. Now it's Sturridge but it started with Suarez

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      1. No Luck
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Cool thanks!

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  26. Strawberry Jelavic
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Afternoon chaps! Is Kolarov more nailed on now that Kompany is out for 3??

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    1. SW6
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Makes no difference. A Clichy injury or a couple of attacking players being out is the only thing that would help Kolarov

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      1. Ginkapo FPL
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        It does actually, Nasty is the best at covering for him. If neither Kompany or Nasty are playing than Kolarov will not play.

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      2. Strawberry Jelavic
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        • 11 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Cheers lad...

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    2. Gaz Downright
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      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      isn't Komp out for 1?

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      1. Strawberry Jelavic
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Thought it was 3 for straight red, no?

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        1. Gaz Downright
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          • 13 Years
          10 years, 1 month ago

          no no, it depends on the nature of the foul

          3 for violent conduct
          1 for "lesser" things

          and, Im not sure about this last one, 2 if it's your second red of the season

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  27. Somalion
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Flanagan gonna be a liability for Pool today.

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  28. Gaz Downright
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    • 13 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Mata and Sturridge hat tricks, nothing for anyone else to much an ask??

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    1. Ryan
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      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      I want Suarez to do nothing in FPL but to do awesome as captain of my Ultimate team.

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      1. Ginkapo FPL
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Watch him rack up the clearances for you

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

          Indeed, need a clean sheet and plenty of recovered balls.

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      2. Strawberry Jelavic
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Hadn't checked my UFPL team in a week or so, have Coleman, Deulofeu, Lambert on the bench.......Coleman should come on as sub for Collins anyway so not TOO bad....

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  29. Ginkapo FPL
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Moyes only made one change? What on earth is going on? ROTATE ROTATE ROTATE

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    1. Tricky
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Why? They are all fresh. Huge game and playing his strongest team.
      Bet you'd be quick to jump on him if RVP, Rooney, Janz or Mata was on the bench.

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  30. Dr Funk
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Afternoon chaps.

    Whats the best selection for the DGW?

    1. Skrtel, Johnson, Nolan
    2. Evra, Sterling, Nolan
    3. Mata, Sterling, Williamson

    Cheers!

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    1. GunsnRoses
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      I want to say 2

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    2. Gloria Kanchelskis
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      1

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      1. Dr Funk
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Ive currently got 1. But 2 is tempting me.

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