Dugout Discussion

The Dugout Discussion – Man City vs Crystal Palace

Gameweek 17 begins on Manchester, as Manuel Pellegrini’s City unit gather themselves to face Crystal Palace at the Etihad.

The Chilean has his work cut out. With all three recognised strikers laid up, we’re expecting Pellegrini to roll out something that resembles “false nine” setup.

Neil Warnock and us Fantasy managers can only speculate on what form that will take, with the possibility that either Samir Nasri or David Silva will be the central fulcrum for City’s waves of attacks from midfield. Meanwhile, Palace’s free-styling wingers have a stage to make a name for themselves. It’s going to be interesting.

Following this, a batch of six afternoon kick-offs follow, with no evening match to see us out. Presumably Christmas shopping takes precedence. Bah humbug.

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

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  1. fusen
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Come on Silva 🙁

  2. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Keep calm and wait for man city pen

    1. Tasty Jerk
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Yep probably another Milner dive to win it 😉

  3. JK - Cønt ⭐
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Remember Fulham at home for City last season

    Yaya hattie of pens

    1. Volley127
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Two pens and a beauty 😉

  4. Viper
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Not looking good for Yaya so far.

    Which means one thing, he'll be a cert to score!

  5. super zlatan
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Why is there no Santa hat on the scout image for this website?

  6. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Another yaya fail

  7. Jairzinho
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Toure shoots over again.

  8. Cheggers v2
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    'deep' yaya has had 2 shots already

    1. Ludo
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      More shots than any other midfielder so far this season - only Aguero, Bony and Pelle have taken more.

    2. Camp No No
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Next one is going to be a goal. And he'll still have some penalties too. Looking good.

  9. Breadbin
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Is Yaya coming off injured?

    1. Camp No No
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Shut the f up. He is NOT coming off.

      1. Breadbin
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Sorry, I'm not watching. Relax.

        1. Camp No No
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          No problem, but wasn't an angry answer what you were looking for?

          Not going to completely relax before Ya Ya scores though.

      2. La Roja
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Relax man, jeez

    2. Cheggers v2
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      wish you'd log off injured

      1. Obi Wan Elokobi
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Cut the guy some slack. He's getting old now and can't keep up with the quick chat to know if he was injured or not.

        1. Breadbin
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          Good point.

      2. Camp No No
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        😆

        Come on, who would really wish that?

  10. Mílanista
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Dammit Silva, could do with some Kolarov(c) assists.

  11. Muffinz
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Cmon Yaya! 😀

  12. flippetyflop
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Does anybody have the link of the private league of the Tottenham players that somebody posted on here a while ago??

  13. Bubz
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Finish that Yaya!

    1. Mr. Grv
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      now d feel fellow captainer

      1. Mr. Grv
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        *know

  14. Mr. Grv
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    yaya hit the target

  15. Willis.
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Yaya is so ratchet

  16. michudagawd
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Yaya nearly scores!

  17. Nomar
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Not much from Zabaletta so far.

    1. Jafooli
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Better than Clichy....

    2. goriuanx
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Busy with Bolasie

  18. Gooner97
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Hello this is Mansur and I need a penalty

  19. Willis.
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Stop leaning back you muppet. Put your foot through it

    1. Jafooli
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      *laces

    2. RubeRx
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      that was comical

    3. Cilly Bonnolly
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Guy on website tells footballer how to kick ball. I'm sure he's taken your words of wisdom on board.

      1. super zlatan
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        🙂

      2. Goodfella
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Its basic technique, lean back too far and the ball will balloon up.

        1. Cilly Bonnolly
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          9 years, 5 months ago

          Yeah, I'm sure a professional footballer probably knows that.

  20. vova
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    third times the charm

  21. RÏɠBY
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    go on palace!

  22. beric
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Yaya looks the best city player to own

    1. Touré De Force
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      I own him and can tell you that, in fact, Silva is.

      1. beric
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        Well i disagree, and thats a fact

    2. Breadbin
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Agreed.

  23. Every Dog Has Its Day
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    He's teasing me.

  24. Lord Flashheart
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Bolasie captain fail.

  25. Your Mum's Athletic
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Come on Milner

  26. Gooner97
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Hart captain fail

  27. ralfb
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    How does demichelis look so far, any chance he might score?

    1. Ludo
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      No. But good chance of bonus if Palace don't score.

  28. Wild Rover
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Zaba is clearly a wannabe striker 🙂

  29. super zlatan
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Falcao and RVP up top then?

    Nice

    1. goriuanx
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Not good news for Rooney owners

      1. super zlatan
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        I'm a Rooney owner 🙁

    2. boredjames
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Villa have 8 out. Could be carnage.

    3. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Costa > Falcao is going to be a tempting transfer next week . If Costa does not deliver big

  30. goriuanx
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    I don't even think Bolasie knows what he's doing