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.

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

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  1. jas5sk - Youtube channel
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    10 years, 3 months ago

    To be a fly on the wall in that ManU dressing room

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    1. Jafooli
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      10 years, 3 months ago

      One of their best players....

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    2. Colonel Shoe 肝池
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      bet moyes wishes he was too

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  2. Bartowski
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    How things change..I have RVP with a DGW coming up and I'm going to sell him.

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    1. Kevin Twine
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      10 years, 3 months ago

      Same here. Sturridge -> RVP for a -4 when they had Fulham at home wasn't one of my finest moments.

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  3. Total Foot 5 - romario 11
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    10 years, 3 months ago

    England: if Suarez was english, i seriosuly think England could go all the way to Semis in a World Cup. this Pool team is hitting on all cylinders. and pool has 5-6 players in that engl team.

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    1. Kylos
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      10 years, 3 months ago

      Sturridge was pretty poor today in fairness

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    1. GreennRed
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      10 years, 3 months ago

      That's hilarious did you do that yourself without help from your Mammy?

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  5. Whazza
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    Will Sturridge be banned for his dive?

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    1. Bartowski
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Are you high?

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      1. Whazza
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        No, you?

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        1. Bartowski
          • 13 Years
          10 years, 3 months ago

          No, although I do have a rudimentary understanding of the rules of football.

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          1. Whazza
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            10 years, 3 months ago

            Then you probably feel that they should ban for breaking the rules of football.

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            1. Bartowski
              • 13 Years
              10 years, 3 months ago

              I don't think you understand what 'rules' means. Spirit would be the word you're looking for in that sentence.

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              1. Whazza
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                If they get banned for showing the middle finger, I think they should ban for this as well. Diving has a huge influence on the game and this problem, yes PROBLEM, will never disappear without taking action.

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    2. aehii
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      10 years, 3 months ago

      Really?

      no

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      1. Whazza
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        10 years, 3 months ago

        They should ban divers

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    3. It’s A Joke
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      10 years, 3 months ago

      What dive? Shall we talk about the clear pen he didn't get? Stop being a whinger. Liverpool were spanking United before that

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      1. Whazza
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        10 years, 3 months ago

        Huh? The one he dived for when Gerrard missed.

        God people are upset atm 😀

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  6. Captain Shirokov
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    10 years, 3 months ago

    On the behalf of EVERY SINGLE Chelsea fan, I would just like to say a big thank you to United for buying Mata for 40m.

    Cheers. http://tinyurl.com/oy2p8o8

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    1. Whazza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      10 years, 3 months ago

      link fail

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      1. Captain Shirokov
        • 12 Years
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        #kolo

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    2. floydy_floyd
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      10 years, 3 months ago

      U dont half go on. Ur annoying me and I don't even like united.

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    3. Wilshere Knowledge
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      10 years, 3 months ago

      You certainly used the money wisely buying Salah...

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      1. VLAARRGHH©
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        10 years, 3 months ago

        Kallstrom says hi

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        1. ★FC Borecelona★
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          10 years, 3 months ago

          Yeah. Splashing out that much for a free loan definitely hurts

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  7. Malcolm Tucker for England …
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    • 13 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    Olympiakos just p!ssed themselves

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    1. jas5sk - Youtube channel
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      laughing ofcourse

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  8. The ginger cafu
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    10 years, 3 months ago

    Carroll looking like a good option for DGW

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  9. money face bandwagon
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    10 years, 3 months ago

    any moyes appreciation post?

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  10. Sarnab
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    10 years, 3 months ago

    I will commit suicide tonight 🙁

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    1. Mílanista
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      Don't joke about these things.

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      1. Sarnab
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        10 years, 3 months ago

        Don't feel like living. I will kill Moyes

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    2. Kylos
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      not funny...

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    3. Judas
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      yeah man thats not funny, its just a game

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    4. Malcolm Tucker for England …
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      bye bye

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    5. UnderstandablyDistraught
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      10 years, 3 months ago

      Close the door on your way out

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  11. Respect My Authoritah
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    Line ups?

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  12. Sweetpea
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    10 years, 3 months ago

    Bonus points after assists added?

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  13. Mile Plankton - Myth and Ch…
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    10 years, 3 months ago

    I have 6 players who scored 2 pts (inc. my captain), 2 players with 1 pointer and Vlaar and Ince on my bench.

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    1. In Like Flynn.
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      • 13 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      Skrtl and Ward on my bench. 🙁

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      1. Mile Plankton - Myth and Ch…
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        10 years, 3 months ago

        Ouch. Even worse.

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      2. Mile Plankton - Myth and Ch…
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        10 years, 3 months ago

        But I'm more pathetic wishing I played Ince for his 3 pointer.

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  14. Jafooli
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    10 years, 3 months ago

    Owen put a sock drawer in it....

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  15. It’s A Joke
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    10 years, 3 months ago

    I am sick of crappy betting apps opening up in App Store when I go on certain webpages on the iPhone.

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    1. Blue Lion
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      10 years, 3 months ago

      "Certain webpages".....hmmmmm

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  16. Judas
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    10 years, 3 months ago

    Grrrrrrrrrrrrr Ade starts!

    Like many of you did Ade ---> Lukaku

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    1. GreennRed
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      10 years, 3 months ago

      Of course. And Vlaar to Seamus 😉

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    2. J0E
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      • 14 Years
      10 years, 3 months ago

      I did ... But captained Suarez so swings and roundabouts and all that. Prefer to have lukaku over Ade for the next few games anyway.

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  17. onionbarje
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    10 years, 3 months ago

    And the thing is i know things are going to get worse considering we have to play city.

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    1. Wilshere Knowledge
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      10 years, 3 months ago

      But we know how complacent Man City can be against poor opposition.

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      1. Schwarzer
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        😀

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  18. OPTA FPL
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    10 years, 3 months ago

    @Berbilly: so how many pens has Liv awarded this season?
    Must be > 10 ?!

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    1. Billy Gilmore
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      11 I think.

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      1. OPTA FPL
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        new record in EPL?

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  19. Theseus
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    10 years, 3 months ago

    Mata to Silva a no-brainer yes?
    Or get Yaya?

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  20. AlCapwnUK
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    10 years, 3 months ago

    Any one know what the odds are of Jagielka returning for the double?
    I already have coleman, but can't afford baines. I'd rather have Jags for the bonus points, but at least Distin has no injury...

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  21. aehii
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    10 years, 3 months ago

    50 points, 1 to play. Somehow better than rivals above me.

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  22. FACUPARSE
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    10 years, 3 months ago

    It's not Moyes fault

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    1. Colonel Shoe 肝池
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      10 years, 3 months ago

      well its partially his, partially what he was left with

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  23. Malcolm Tucker for England …
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    • 13 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    so who does moyes blame this time?
    groundsman?
    souness?
    sky?

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  24. PINKFISH (SANCTIONED AND GA…
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    This season I've noticed a slight lack of passion in the Utd team I'm used to.

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  25. Tim Canterbury
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    10 years, 3 months ago

    How did the Mata, Rooney, RVP vs Gerrard, Sturridge, Suarez battle go?

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  26. Judas
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    10 years, 3 months ago

    50 with none left to play. And Suarez (C) so 2/3 bonus + an assist.

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  27. nevertrustbony
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 3 months ago

    will suarez get an assist?

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

    Tottenham please score and help me win this round of Europa!

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  29. Sarnab
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    10 years, 3 months ago

    Moyes is an idiot. Transformed United from top to rock bottom.

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