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The Dugout Discussion – Sunday

Although Sunday beckons in just two Premier League fixtures, there are plenty of points at stake as four sides rich in Fantasy talent do battle. Everton play host to Manchester United in the lunchtime kick off, with the Red Devils looking to cast aside their defeat to Chelsea and snap the Toffees’ five-match unbeaten streak. Arsenal’s home clash against the Blues caps headlines the weekend’s action, with Jose Mourinho’s men all but securing the Premier League crown in the event of an Emirates win.

Everton welcome United to Goodison Park in search of their fifth victory in six outings. Roberto Martinez’s side have been particularly resilient at Goodison in recent weeks and have served up five clean sheets in the last six in front of their own fans, as Leighton Baines and Seamus Coleman make a late scramble up the Fantasy standings. United are now enjoying goals from midfield, with Juan Mata (three in four), Marouane Fellaini (two in five) and Ander Herrera (two in three) all contributing to the cause.

The team news from Goodison is significant for both sides. Everton hand a start to striker Romelu Lukaku after he saw action as a substitute in the win over Burnley last time out. Leon Osman also returns to the teamsheet as Kevin Mirallas and Arouna Kone drop to the bench. As for United, they are able to welcome back Daley Blind to the midfield engine room, allowing Wayne Rooney to shift to the attack against his former club: Radamel Falcao makes way.

Sunday’s main event promises to be a tight affair that could become attritional; Arsenal and Chelsea have both conceded just seven goals in their previous 12 matches and it’s fair to say that Jose Mourinho’s side will be containing the Gunners threat as a first priority. Arsenal have recorded eight straight wins since a 2-1 loss to Tottenham Hotspur back in early February, with Olivier Giroud’s red-hot form (seven goals in as many starts) driving their success. With two goals and three assists in four league outings, Aaron Ramsey is showing glimpses of least season’s breakthrough star. Eden Hazard has delivered attacking returns in 13 of his last 17 appearances and promises to keep Arsenal occupied at the back.  

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  1. The Machine
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    wow wenger really don't trust walcott

    1. SW6
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      I reckon he'll be off at the end of the season

    2. Big_Andy_GAWA
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      I think we have seen evidence of that for the past number of weeks. He has hardly played any minutes at all..

    3. Debauchy
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Danny , with some pace and "hunger" could miss an open goal though

    4. The Light Knight
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Just 2 goals in 300 mins.
      Nowhere near dat guy

    5. Piggs Boson
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Can Sanchez and Walcott play in the same team?

      1. Piggs Boson
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        I guess so.

  2. Wouter
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Ivanovic should get a bonus point for that nutmeg.

  3. Big_Andy_GAWA
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Wish I'd done 0-0 on this earlier, ffs.

  4. Nabs Kebabs
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Ivan making lots of completed passes 😎

  5. ACCOUNTING ON CHRIS
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Boo
    Rrrr
    Ing

  6. Piggs Boson
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    I think I'm keeping Bellerin.

    1. Heels_Over_Head
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      can we say that to the tune of Madonna's Papa Don't Preach?

    2. Debauchy
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Sold for Moreno , oops

    3. The Light Knight
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      I would, can see him being subbed in next two and rotated in one of final 2 home games

  7. Heels_Over_Head
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Will Match Of The Day be shorter tonight?

    1. Jimmers
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Will show a lot more of Ever-ManU than planned

    2. The Nuttmxn
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      They'll probably have a long chat over Everton beating Man UTD.

  8. Would an idiot do that?
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Would didn't I put my house on a 0-0 draw?!?

    1. Big_Andy_GAWA
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      I lumped a load on less than 2.5 goals. Wish I'd kept some for 0-0. Has looked like that all match...

  9. Big_Andy_GAWA
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Time yet for a Google Eyes winner. C'mon !!!

    1. Son is Rising
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      😯

  10. Randy_Marsh
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Double Chelsea defense

  11. Debauchy
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Cmon Danny

  12. Greenbackbøøg…
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Welbeck should have been playing wing his whole career, he plays much better there

    1. Mull
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      He was for United. World class, don't know why they got rid.

  13. Would an idiot do that?
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Hate that

  14. Greenbackbøøg…
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    WALCOTTTTTT

  15. Syd.
    • 15 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Never a foul

  16. Nabs Kebabs
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Wally on

  17. Nobodinho
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Walcott on

    Giroud off

  18. Big_Andy_GAWA
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Wally coming on! 😯

  19. The Machine
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    umm how is that a foul? keeper failing to keep the ball

    1. Big_Andy_GAWA
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Shocking, isn't it. Truly shocking.

    2. The Nuttmxn
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Goalies are very protected.

    3. BabyB
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      giroud pushed cahill did he not?

    4. RubeRx
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      🙂

  20. RubeRx
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Ground caused that foul

  21. tm245
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Let's go!

  22. Jar Jar Dinks
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Is that a foul?

  23. Heels_Over_Head
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    WALLY !

  24. Breadbin
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Courtois out of Leicester game possibly.

    1. Jar Jar Dinks
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      definitely

    2. Forza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Breadbin is actually Eva 😯

  25. BabyB
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Did fabregas magically heal his nose at half time?

    1. AIRMILES
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Yeah, weird that he took it off.

    2. The Nuttmxn
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Jose came onto the pitch and performed a miracle.

  26. Randy_Marsh
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Baps????

    1. The Light Knight
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Kos/Mert 3
      azpi 1

  27. Big_Andy_GAWA
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    'Mon Arsenal !!

  28. Greenbackbøøg…
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    And the timewasting begins

  29. davies
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    This is so frustrating to watch.

    1. Nabs Kebabs
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Try being an Arsenal fan 😕

      1. davies
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Try being a Leicester fan.

        1. Debauchy
          • 11 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          Hey , loved Leicester style from day 1. Punted them a couple of the last games too. Great Escape , it seems

      2. Debauchy
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Nah , take the 0-0. No hope of winning it , so all good

  30. The Machine
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    terry dive