Dugout Discussion

The Dugout Discussion – Sunday

There are just two matches on today’s Premier League agenda, with Arsenal’s Emirates encounter against West Brom getting us underway in a short while. Everton’s home defeat to City yesterday evening means the Gunners have now secured Champions League qualification for another season – whilst Mesut Ozil owners will be desperate for a good showing after many big-hitters failed to deliver in Saturday’s seven fixtures, Aaron Ramsey owners are left ruing their luck after the midfielder was ruled with a minor thigh injury. :

A win for the Baggies would ensure Pepe Mel’s side are safe for another year, though even if they suffer defeat, the midlands outfit may be safe by the end of today, depending on the result from Chelsea’s match with Norwich later this afternoon.

Even if the Canaries somehow salvage an unexpected draw today, Villa and Hull’s safety is guaranteed, whilst their vastly inferior goal difference would also mean West Brom are also secure, barring a mathematical miracle next weekend.

Jose Mourinho’s men have other ideas, though, as they look to bounce back from their midweek Champions League exit at the hands of Atletico Madrid. The Blues are on the hunt for a seventh home clean sheet in eight attempts, whilst Eden Hazard owners will be desperate for the Belgian to deliver in Chelsea’s final home match of the season.

Our Twitter feed carries all the news from today’s team sheets, while the Dugout Discussion chatroom remains open to collect your real-time reactions to today’s events.

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  1. Viper
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Koscielny in for Ramsey. Could be worse.

    Rival has Demel in for Azpi though and Sturridge in for Ramsey. He is one annoying and jammy sod!!

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    1. MJ6987
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Nice sub there. Puncheon's 2 points for me!

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    2. Debauchy
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Nice one Viper. Got 2nd sub Sagna in for Azpil , cd certainly be worse.

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  2. The ginger cafu
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    My pessimistic prediction...Norwich will score and then Ivanovic will get injured leaving me with 5 injured players

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    1. Zombie
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Ivanovic will score..Bookmark this

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      1. The ginger cafu
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        I remain pessimistic but respect your optimism.

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        1. Debauchy
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          Best to be pessimistic this time of the season . Do hope Norwich score though with Azpil out.

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      2. Art Vandelay
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        You have misspelt Cahill

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  3. The Machine
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Koscielny was just one interception/tackle/clearance/block away from 3-2 baps

    Meh, 7 is still good enough. 27 from last 3 for him

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    1. Tatty Bojangles
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      7 is great 🙂

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  4. r0nh
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Hopefully Arsenal lose this clean sheet.

    C'mon Brom!!

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  5. The Machine
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Koscielny was just one interception/tackle/clearance/block away from 3-2 baps

    Meh, 7 is still good enough. 27 from last for him

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    1. applebonkers
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      • 14 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      last time he misplaced a pass was against hull, not bad

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  6. Waynoo
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    worst game ever

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  7. Art Vandelay
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    I thought I got a bit of luck after I lost Ramsey in the Arsenal game with Azpi missing, as my rival has him. He has Shaw on the bench though. 😆

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  8. GlasgowFF
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Starting strikers for next year

    RVP Costa Ings

    Get in there!

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  9. r0nh
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Arsenal are only 4 points off the top now.

    C'mon the Gunners!!!

    Wenger 4 eva!

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    1. Lazarus
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Not bad considering the injuries they've suffered.

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      1. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        As did every other team

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        1. Lazarus
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          Well, Ramsey and Walcott was a huge blow. Probably their best two players. Can you name another team that lost their best two players to long term injury?

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          1. Debauchy
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 11 months ago

            No other team lost 2 best players - no argument

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  10. Chucky
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    I need Smalling to start against HULL . 👿

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    1. GlasgowFF
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      He won't.

      Sorry

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      1. Jax
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        you don't know that

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        1. GlasgowFF
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          I do.

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          1. Jax
            • 14 Years
            9 years, 11 months ago

            no man you don't.

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    2. Elniñorules
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Good luck 🙁

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  11. applebonkers
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    • 14 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    giroud dispossessed once, no offsides. 3bps looks his

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    1. Elniñorules
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Might have convinced Wenger to not sign anyone else.

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      1. applebonkers
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        • 14 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        doubt it. his record against the big teams still too poor for champions league standards

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    2. Shifty
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      where can you access this data AB?

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        1. Shifty
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          cheers. Kosc 100% passing accuracy 😯

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          1. La Roja
            • 12 Years
            9 years, 11 months ago

            how is he on 1 bap then>?

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            1. The Machine
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 11 months ago

              Passes only yield you a max of 3 points. Mertesacker involved in more defensive work

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              1. La Roja
                • 12 Years
                9 years, 11 months ago

                balls 🙁

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            2. applebonkers
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              • 14 Years
              9 years, 11 months ago

              didn't reach 16 CBIs like mertesacker did

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              1. applebonkers
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                • 14 Years
                9 years, 11 months ago

                "Players score BPS points based on the following statistics (one point for each unless otherwise stated):
                - For every 8 clearances, blocks and interceptions (total)"

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          2. The Machine
            • 10 Years
            9 years, 11 months ago

            Against Newcaslte too

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  12. Somalion
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Come on Norwich!!!! 😯

    MOlsson goal or assist is all I ask.

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    1. Colonel Klink
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Now that Azpil not playing, definitely.

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      1. Somalion
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        I want vengeance 👿

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        1. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          Our teams looked so good for these last few weeks eh. Perfect they were. Now look at them. Barely managing 100 points in two weeks.

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  13. Shifty
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    whats the story about the bottom 3 appealing for sunderland to have points docked??

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    1. GlasgowFF
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      They are sore losers.

      That's about it.

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    2. BR
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Sunderland fielded an ineligible player, which would normally mean a points deduction, but they only received a fine

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  14. FACUPARSE
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    So today I have Azpi and Ramsey. Neither are playing. Awful abysmal GW for me.

    I think Aguero will be rested for midweek as well.

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    1. For Fuchs Sake
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Same for me, I even took a hit for Azpi 🙁

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  15. Optimus.
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    I'm emailing Fpl,I want my Koscielny 8 points

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    1. Jax
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      he has 1 bonus. so 7

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  16. Phoenix Wright
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Remy was watching the game! Are WBA going to buy him next season?

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    1. Somalion
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Yep, straight swap for Anichibe.

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        1. Somalion
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          😯

          Clearly we have the same insider info 😉

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  17. GlasgowFF
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Mark Selby having a mare.

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  18. asquishypotato
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Its a depressing double gameweek when your highest scoring player is Mr Single Game Koscielny with 7. I must not be the only one?

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    1. Debauchy
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Given the poor returns for most. Wd grab that Kos 7 , hug it even...

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      1. asquishypotato
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        I'm cuddling it don't you worry!

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  19. GlasgowFF
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    I know things.

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  20. The Machine
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Azpilcueta owners seem surprised. You get what you pay for Chelsea defenders

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    1. applebonkers
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      • 14 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      you've just taken the heat off my dullard comment with this crazy statement. cheers

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      1. The Machine
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Np

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    2. Debauchy
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Was all we cd afford at the time. Been good too. Taking Sagna in now as 2nd sub -- No regrets.

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    3. FACUPARSE
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      He's played almost every game this season. Don't pretend as if you knew he would be dropped.

      Turnip

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      1. The Machine
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Yeah, thats why i have Ivanovic.

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        1. FACUPARSE
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          That's why you feel the need to belittle other players.

          Small balls

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      2. Debauchy
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Hey 4th , Never a doubt hey .... 4th , Cmon FA cup . At least 3rd next season yeah.

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        1. FACUPARSE
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          Only 4 points off the top. Close this season. FA cup is a must...

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          1. Debauchy
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 11 months ago

            Aye - Expecting better next . But given last couple seasons - Happy !!!

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    4. DonTheSpecialOne
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Lol

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    5. For Fuchs Sake
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Too be fair he's played the last 13 consecutive league games, so probably one of the most nailed on you would think!

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    6. Somalion
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Where's Willis?? This is how to troll.

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    7. Mílanista
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Starts every week since December?

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    8. Debauchy
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Been one of Cheslea's best this season despite not attracting the baps.

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    9. Captain Hatch
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Totally agree. And I have Azpilcueta. You pay low prices, you gotta take the risks...and not whine.

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      1. applebonkers
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        • 14 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        you've still been very unlucky

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      2. The Machine
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Absolutely

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    10. The Machine
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Massive lol

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      1. Debauchy
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Where the caps ?

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      2. Mílanista
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Why you little... 😆

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    11. The ginger cafu
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      This is nonsense

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      1. The Machine
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        This is paying the extra dollar for Ivanovic

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        1. The ginger cafu
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          I have Ivanovic but Azpi has been starting week in week out and playing well

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        2. Debauchy
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          Gimme a Red please !!! lol

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    12. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Silly boy. Go do your homework.

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      1. The Machine
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Azpilicueta owners can keep their extra dollar, i'll keep the extra points

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        1. Debauchy
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          Yeah but maybe you loose elswhere Nate

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  21. AppleDunk
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    No Ramsey and no Azpi, and no bench too! What a great week!

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    1. Optimus.
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Sounds like a bad gw to me

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      1. Chris_Fàbregas #DOOS…
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        😆

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      2. Debauchy
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        lol ...

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    2. Woy of the Wovers
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      My next sub is Kaboul.

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      1. AppleDunk
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Sorry to hear that.

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  22. Sadio
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Answer me this:

    Why doesn't the transfer deadline for GW38 let us see lineups for the final week?

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    1. Test Eagles
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Takes away the fun and anticipation... you've come this far without seeing them?

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    2. Namtab Nomolos
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Tradition.

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    3. Debauchy
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      You being Cynical again , Steve ?

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  23. In Moyes We Thrust #freeshi…
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Cahill and Salah starting 🙂

    Now they just need to get some points..

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  24. r0nh
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    No Ramsey means I get Stones' 1 point.

    Pure dung.

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    1. Syd.
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      No Ramsey means I get Dummet

      No Apzi means I get Shaw

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      1. Debauchy
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Vlaar and uhhh here he comes -- Sagna , woohooo

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    2. Gaz Downright
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      • 13 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Pure? Dung's always blend.

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    3. Optimus.
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Better than a kick in the stones though

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    4. Debauchy
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Reach for the Binoculars ?

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  25. The Shoonchy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    I have Koscielny and Mertesacker
    I am a Genius
    But they are on the bench 😀

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    1. For Fuchs Sake
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Any chance of coming off? Why would you bench them against WBA?

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      1. The Shoonchy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        No chance.
        Because I got drawn into the DGW flavour,
        and brought in Jones and played Cahill and Demichelis with him.
        It has been a disaster really.

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    2. Shifty
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      you dont deserve their points then...benching them against WBA 😀

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      1. The Shoonchy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        I know I don't 😀
        Seems to me that I don't deserve anything this week after this farce.

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  26. Syd.
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Cole making his last home appearance for Chelsea

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    1. Dr Dream
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Could well be

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    2. For Fuchs Sake
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Would make sense why Azpi didn't play

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      1. Dr Dream
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Oh yeah..good point.

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      2. Syd.
        • 14 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        That did cross my mind but he's not even on the bench

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        1. Dr Dream
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          Is he not?...Injured then, surely. He's one of Mou's chosen ones and no danger.

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        2. For Fuchs Sake
          • 14 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          Maybe just needs a rest, played lots and quite young. Chel have enough cover to give him the day off.

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      3. applebonkers
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        • 14 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        good shout

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    3. Gaz Downright
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      • 13 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      swapped for Demel over the summer

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  27. Dr Dream
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Am I the only Terry owner on here today?

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    1. BantamPhil
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Nope, I have Terry and Azpi

      Mixed emotions...

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    2. Chris_Fàbregas #DOOS…
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      I transferred him out for Demichelis..

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      1. Dr Dream
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        I just got him in..It was a toss up between double United or Terry.

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        1. Chris_Fàbregas #DOOS…
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 11 months ago

          Yeah my method was double City over a potentially injured Terry.. -4 for me there and Demi gets a 0, and my mother -4 to make it -8 in total was Lukaku for Wickham. Not the best points hits from me so far!

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          1. Chris_Fàbregas #DOOS…
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 11 months ago

            *other, damn auto corrupt!

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    3. Debauchy
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      No .... but in FPL maybe

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    4. PlayPercentage
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      Terry had an injection midweek. I expected him to be definitely out for this game.
      And I expected Ramsey to definitely start.
      Crazy time of the season.

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      1. Dr Dream
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        Did he?..Jeez, I wouldn't have picked him if I'd have known that...Will he finish the match?

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  28. Guy Demel's SH
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Not happy at all. Rival will get Barkley and Baker in for Ramsey and Azpi. Been a terrible dgw so far.

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  29. PlayPercentage
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Oscar thigh injury must be bad. Could threaten his WC chances.

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  30. Mole
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 11 months ago

    Question. How many teams have been docked points, relegated etc. for financial irregularities? Barcelona and City continue to break the rules and don't get relegated, docked or punished other than to say stop spending. If city's owners leave, they will go bust to the detriment of their fans, staff and creditors. The authorities should be dealing with this now and deterring other clubs from doing this with appropriate punishment similar to that levied on smaller clubs.

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    1. applebonkers
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      • 14 Years
      9 years, 11 months ago

      only points i've ever seen docked in premier league were middlesbrough for not completing a fixture when they had an injury crisis

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      1. Dr Dream
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 11 months ago

        It was illness..Flu I think.

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