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The Dugout Discussion – Chelsea vs Arsenal

This is what we’ve been waiting for. A potentially momentous Gameweek in our seasons begins very shortly, as Chelsea face Arsenal at the Bridge in a fixture that offers plenty to the neutral and the committed Fantasy Football manager alike.

Eden Hazard’s owners will be clinging to the Belgian in hope that he can overcome the Gunners’ resistance to offer a decent points haul to justify selection ahead of a double Gameweek asset. Those holding Chelsea and Arsenal defenders will be seeking a more subdued encounter, fought in midfield, with little incident at either end. It’s one of many contrasts and conflicts ahead of us as Gameweek 31 unfolds in the coming days.

Once we know how this one falls, six more three o’clock kick-offs follow, with United’s visit to the Boleyn Ground in East London bringing the day to a close.

Our Twitter feed offers an insight into today’s teamsheets, while our Dugout Discussion chatroom is now open to allow for your real-time interaction throughout the day.

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

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  1. isacki: full casual
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    10 years, 1 month ago

    F**k.

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    1. ★FC Borecelona★
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      10 years, 1 month ago

      This

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  2. Make United Great Again
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    The joy when your mini league leader has a score of -10 😀

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    1. copps
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      10 years, 1 month ago

      captained gibbs?

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  3. The B
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    10 years, 1 month ago

    I hope the ref shifts the Gibbs red card to Balotelli. And then Balotelli will post on twitter "Why always me?"

    Would be hilarious. And best birthday gift for me. 😀

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    1. Benteke10
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      10 years, 1 month ago

      Lol subtle way of letting everyone know it's your birthday? Happy Birthday anyways :p

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  4. Syd.
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Kosc subbed at HT

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    1. Chucky
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      10 years, 1 month ago

      good for his owners

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    1. Root
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      10 years, 1 month ago

      pot, kettle, black

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  5. beric
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    10 years, 1 month ago

    Flamini and jenkinson? Wtf?

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    1. Make United Great Again
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      Damage limitation.

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

        I think you've never seen Jenkinson play

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  6. Elniñorules
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    10 years, 1 month ago

    Lucky Kosc owners.

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    1. Give The Todd Some Love
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      10 years, 1 month ago

      Yeah, the gods really are smiling on us...

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    2. Beavis
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      10 years, 1 month ago

      Not really. Would've got 1 more point for appearance and at worst concede 2 more so would be where he is now. Otherwise only 1 more goal goes in and it finishes 5-0 and he hasn't got negative pts. Doubt your lot would score 8.

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  7. ElementWire
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    10 years, 1 month ago

    Just reposting this one more time as it was lost on last page.

    Neither Gibbs or Ox will be suspended- Gibbs will get the appeal for obvious reasons and Ox won't be suspended as the rules state it's only a red card if it stops a goal being scored and as the ball was going wide he'll be safe.

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    1. stufail
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      10 years, 1 month ago

      Wrong, I think.

      "In November, Preston of League One had the wrong man sent off against Port Vale - retrospectively, striker Joe Garner was suspended for three games despite midfielder Neil Kilkenny being shown the red card during the match."

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

        Oh, sorry. You're right. Thought you were saying another reason.

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      2. Benteke10
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        "It is only a red card if it stops a goal being scored"

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      3. isacki: full casual
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        10 years, 1 month ago

        That shows you can impose suspensions on a player after a game. This guy's argument is just that they won't decide to impose suspensions in this case.

        As an Ox owner I am still fully prepared for his ban...

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    2. Jack Frost
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 1 month ago

      But I think Gibbs will get the RC on Monday retroactively.

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  8. Acquafresca
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    10 years, 1 month ago

    So basically I should have started Ivan over Kos 😆

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    1. Give The Todd Some Love
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      10 years, 1 month ago

      Wait until Kos' brace midweek

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  9. copps
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    10 years, 1 month ago

    kosielny off 🙁

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  10. Give The Todd Some Love
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    10 years, 1 month ago

    Kos and Ox off?

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    1. dribbler
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      10 years, 1 month ago

      so kos must be injured

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  11. SPorting
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    10 years, 1 month ago

    To clarify:

    Deliberate handball is a yellow card.

    Deliberate handball whilst impersonating your team mate is a red card.

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    1. Syd.
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      10 years, 1 month ago

      The only thing he got right was the penalty decision

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  12. r0nh
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    10 years, 1 month ago

    Taking off the Ox to keep him fresh for his suspension...

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  13. Studgie G
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    10 years, 1 month ago

    flamini red ?

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    1. jas5sk - Youtube channel
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      10 years, 1 month ago

      You know it's coming

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  14. money face bandwagon
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    10 years, 1 month ago

    tbf sending the correct person off may not really affect the scoreline too much lol

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  15. Alan The Llama
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Defensive training exercise.

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  16. Sess!
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    10 years, 1 month ago

    Wenger has used all 3 subs. If they get an injury they'll be down to 9 😯

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    1. HuttonDressedasLahm
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      10 years, 1 month ago

      #mustbeaninjury

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    2. r0nh
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      They'd be in danger of losing the game then...

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      1. Gaz Downright
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        • 13 Years
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        🙂

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  17. Messiah Hazard
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    10 years, 1 month ago

    Koscielny subbed already...

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  18. mrsimple
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    flamini and jenkinson on for another 4 goals concede

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  19. Chu Young Ping Pong
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    10 years, 1 month ago

    Will not accept anything less than 2 goals, Hazard.

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    1. beric
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      10 years, 1 month ago

      Another haz goal and an arsenal consolation please

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  20. ElementWire
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    10 years, 1 month ago

    Probably just saving Koscielny and Ox for the upcoming games.

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

      Koscielny must be injured

      No way he'd waste a sub in this siuation

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      1. ElementWire
        • 10 Years
        10 years, 1 month ago

        Nah Vermaelen was already on so just shifting him- Kosc probably does have a knock but not serious enough to take him off in normal circumstances.

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  21. Scratch
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    10 years, 1 month ago

    That tedious windbag Andy Gray just reminded me why I refuse to pay for BT Sport.

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  22. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
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    10 years, 1 month ago

    So 6-0 or 7-0

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  23. Syd.
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 1 month ago

    Let's hope Arsenal don't get an injury or they will have to play with 9 men

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  24. 50shades of o'shea
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    10 years, 1 month ago

    Lol at that fan on bt sport

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    1. Namtab Nomolos
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      10 years, 1 month ago

      It's like Sky used to have that fanzone commentary

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  25. SW6
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    10 years, 1 month ago

    Kosc subbed, might actually save me points

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    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
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      10 years, 1 month ago

      he'll start on -1 though

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  26. JK - Cønt ⭐
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    10 years, 1 month ago

    wish I'd gone to watch this in the pub now

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  27. Art Vandelay
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    10 years, 1 month ago

    All that convincing myself i couldn't sell Kos with aDGW...

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  28. Declan
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    10 years, 1 month ago

    We're making Torres look good

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

      Hey Declan . You're a level headed supporter. If you were told we gonna win FA Cup (hope) this season you wudda taken yes ? Do think Arsenal can/will kick on over next few seasons.

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  29. Rafabio
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    10 years, 1 month ago

    Say Something (Wenger is given up on you)!

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