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

    bolasie is good

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

      sorry for d shitty top of d page

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

      everyone below me commenting same i take my sorry back.

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

      too bad he plays for Palace

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

    Hahaha Bolaise, tekkers!

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

    Bolasie is a great footballer, that was sweet......

  4. LewanGOALski
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Bolasie is great!

  5. Waynoo
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    silva limping ffs

    1. Baby Face Nelson
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      no he isnt

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

      These posts should be banned. Just because a player limps after being tackled doesn't mean you have to start crap on here.

      1. Baby Face Nelson
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 5 months ago

        agreed

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

      Is he coming off injured? I'm unable to watch the game so am unaware of the facts.

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

        Here's a good piece of advice for you breadbin ignore or gravless posters without a membership ban who talk about injuries.

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

          Thanks, you're nicer than many here it seems.

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

          My god auto correct ruined that ban is badge.

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

    Olé! Bolasie!

  7. Sooda
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Would have thought Nasri or Silva would be better as the false 9, with Navas also in the front three and two of Fernando/Fernando/Milner joining Yaya in the middle three. Meaning Yaya could push forward with freedom too

  8. nolard
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Lampard to come on and win this.

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

      Nah dodgy yaya penalty on the cards

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

      On for Silva?

    3. The Light Knight
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Would enjoy this
      PS This shot of Jason Robards looks like a cross between Pirlo and Steve Coogan

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

    Zaba lol

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

    PLTV pundit Danny Mills:

    "City are reminding me a bit of Arsenal: brilliant passing around the box but no real goal threat."

    Fck off, tw@

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

      First time I've ever liked something Danny mills has said or done!

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

      Danny Mills wants shum... are you gonna give it to him?

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

      lol

    4. Shota Coco
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      I hope someone reminded him of Robert Pires.

    5. Super PVA - Small Spuds
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Valid point Danny

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

    I should really do some work. Theres no late ko today though right?

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

      Yup no game after 3

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

        Cool. Ill do it tonight

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

      Nope

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

        Thanks

  12. Gargamel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Zabaleta lurks in the opposition box all the time, proper Ivanovic style. Think there is a high chance of a goal coming from him today or in the next few games.

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

    sticking a tenner on lamps to score if he comes on

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

    Cant believe Bolasie taking corners again, should be Ledley every time

  15. Dynamic Duos
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Silva let down!!!!!!

  16. Waynoo
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    kolorov yellow

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

    Kolarov captain fail

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

    Kolarov YC

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

    Yellarov

    1. The Nuttman
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Not sure where he could have gone though?

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

    Lolarov

  21. Forza
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    LOLasie

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

    FFS Bolasie

  23. 1314
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    yaya yellow please..

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

      +5

    2. Cesc, Drogs & Rock and …
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Down with this sort of thing.

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

      Double yellow please

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

    yaya fail...

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

    Come on Pellegrini pull your finger out and use Silva as the number 9 Milner is useless there.

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

    Putting the (C) on Yaya is looking like it might have been a bit of a mistake..... #whatwasIthinking

  27. asquishypotato
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Think I am more afraid of Bolasie then Yaya...

  28. Revival
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Bolaise looking good, shame Palace have 4 away games from 6 fixtures

    1. Dr. Rog
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Going to acon too

  29. Skipdipper
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Have never had ffs open whilst a game has been on
    Amusing...

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

      Leave it up during the 3pms it gets better.

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

        Plan on doing so. It'll go mental with "player x fails" and "lol at player x captains"

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

      Welcome to the dark side

    3. Mull
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      This is quite tame at the moment. Just wait until someone scores.

    4. nevins84
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      This..
      It beats any commentary

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

        I've ditched the BBC website 🙂

    5. Dr. Rog
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      The live chat stream on totalfpl is hilarious if only for the immaturity of the majority of posters

  30. Mikei
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 5 months ago

    Zaba is too uncertain today…

    1. Cesc in the city
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 5 months ago

      Really?