Dugout Discussion

The Dugout Discussion – Arsenal vs Man City

And we’re back. Premier League action resumes with, potentially, the biggest of bangs – a lip-smacking contest between Arsenal and Man City at the Emirates.

On paper, it’s a fascinating contest with both sides looking to kickstart their campaigns. Manuel Pellegrini’s outfit roll up to North London, smarting from a shock 1-0 setback to Stoke in their own backyard. Arsenal’s start has been equally unconvincing – Arsene Wenger’s charges dropped points at Everton and Leicester and are often found wanting against fellow title contenders: they’ve a point to prove today.

Fantasy managers have plenty to consider, not least the impact of Danny Welbeck: the £16 million capture from Manchester United has attracted over 200,000 new owners this week ahead of his debut.

The early kick-off is followed by no less than six three o’clock encounters before we take the trip to Anfield as Liverpool host unbeaten Aston Villa.

As always, our Twitter feed will deliver all the lineups and key team news as the day’s events unfold.

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

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  1. Lord Flashheart
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Kolarov > Ivanovich

    If only he was nailed...

  2. copps
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    2 pts dropped for both sides, will take that

    1. DeathScoop
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      They don't have any other choice than to take it 😛

  3. tm245
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Kolarov would have been a perfect choice for the Dead Team Challenge. Just put him in there and let him do his thing, where he wants, when he wants.

    1. 7shadesofsmoke
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      He's perfect for UFPL.

      1. tm245
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Wish I could have played this year.

  4. Captain Shirokov
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Chambers has been getting absolutely destroyed by Kolarov

  5. Arvin-ation
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    10 points from 2...not bad.

    Anyone have Sanchez and Ramsey? Or even Wilshire?

  6. Waynoo
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Ramsey injury time winner upcoming

    1. Chu Young Ping Pong
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      no please

    2. Woy
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Hope so

  7. Woy
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    chambers does in fact suck

  8. Brutus619
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    I think Gaston Ramirez is a better overall punt than Wilshere (when you consider their prices too).

  9. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Ramsey Goal '90 +6 Incoming

  10. Chu Young Ping Pong
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    hottie

  11. Waynoo
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    omg dzecko

  12. Chu Young Ping Pong
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    WTFFF

  13. Gaz Downright
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    new post...

    ah, sorry.. kolarov post

  14. Lucy.
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Post. Oooof.

  15. 7shadesofsmoke
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Woodwork MOM

  16. Prime
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    *checks Ospina's price*

  17. Sunny 😎
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Ramsey time!

  18. palace ash
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Wow. Dzeko. Just wow!

  19. LewanGOALski
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Dzeko why no run to the ball!?!?

  20. Sebbo29
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    what was THAT? Post from dzeko?

    1. LewanGOALski
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      More like Kosc OG

  21. Chu Young Ping Pong
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Arsenal lucky again

    1. OPTA FPL
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      😀

  22. Lucy.
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Ramsey's lasting a long time for a player who was apparently doubtful 😛

  23. Tatty Bojangles
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Hold on to those 2 BAPS Aguero. HOLD OOOOOON!

    1. Sunny 😎
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      He has 2 Bps? Feck!

    2. Dormer
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      How do you see who's getting the bonus points before they give them out?

      1. Fitzy.
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        'Detailed stats' under the match stats.

        1. Dormer
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          On this website or FPL? Could you kindly provide the link please ?

          1. Konig Luther
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 7 months ago

            in FPL below your team

            1. Dormer
              • 10 Years
              9 years, 7 months ago

              Worked it out now, thanks.

      2. DeathScoop
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 7 months ago

        Click "Detailed Stats" and look at highest numbers in "BPS" column

        1. Dormer
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 7 months ago

          Worked it out now, thanks.

  24. Pedram
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Ramsey you know what to do

    1. Venom Snake
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      The stage is set

  25. Captain Shirokov
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    God fuuking dammit, Dzeko.

    Get out of my team

    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Dzeko goal next week 😉

    2. Woy
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      lol

    3. tm245
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      I shipped Eriksen for Tadic instead of Dzeko for Pelle. So ugly.

    4. amol
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      😆

    5. Fitzy.
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Calm down potty mouth.

  26. amol
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Wish I could have both Ramsey and Sanchez in fpl

  27. MJ6987
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Sit down Dzeko owners!

  28. Bolivian Seaman
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    jeez

  29. Sebbo29
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Offside - phewww

  30. Proggy
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 7 months ago

    Is Welbeck actually injured?

    1. Lucy.
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 7 months ago

      Getting mixed messages - cramp or a calf strain, I don't know.