Dugout Discussion

The Dugout Discussion – Sunday

After a day of tepid Fantasy returns, Sunday arrives with a double header that looks bristling with drama and points in equal measure. Quite simply, the stakes at Old Trafford and White Hart Lane couldn’t be higher – bitter rivalries, title and European place ambitions – the ingredients are all there. Sunday really should be a treat.

It all begins in Manchester, with David Moyes’ side attempting to maintain the little momentum they’ve gathered from back-to-back away wins and three consecutive clean sheets. That record will be tested to the full by a Liverpool side that’s simply overflowing with goals, delivered in the main by the feared partnership of Luis Suarez and Daniel Sturridge. Fantasy managers will be focused on their performances today, whilst assessing the suitability of United’s assets ahead of their double Gameweek.

The day’s events conclude at White Hart Lane the North London derby – a fixture which has rarely disappointed in recent seasons. Chelsea’s defeat to Villa will have revived Arsenal’s ambitions somewhat but Arsene Wenger’s side cannot afford to drop points against their rivals if they are to get themselves back in the race. As for Spurs, they’ll be seeking a result to aid recovery after suffering hidings from Chelsea and Benfica in the past week. A win would put them firmly back in the hunt for a top four place and keep them on Arsenal’s tail.

Look to our Twitter feed for all the teamsheet tittle-tattle, while our Dugout Discussion chatroom is open to welcome those seeking out some real-time interaction during today’s matches.

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

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  1. BOOM XHAKALACA
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 15 days ago

    My uninspired transfer this week:
    Puncheon -> Huddlestone 🙂

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    1. Goaldigger
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 15 days ago

      That could turn out to be worth at least two points more!

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      1. BOOM XHAKALACA
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        10 years, 15 days ago

        With Puncheon not starting recently, might even be 3!

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  2. Wild Rover
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 15 days ago

    Dgw Hazard or Januzaj? Not expecting two full games for Januzaj or much from Hazard either

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    1. Parm
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 15 days ago

      Hazard.

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    2. Wild Rover
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 15 days ago

      Re-posted on new post 🙂

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  3. Goaldigger
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 15 days ago

    Score check after bappies?

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    1. Jebiga
      • 11 Years
      10 years, 15 days ago

      53

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    2. Wild Rover
      • 13 Years
      10 years, 15 days ago

      Suarez may get another five points yet

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    3. JWF
      • 14 Years
      10 years, 15 days ago

      44 (-4) or 50+ (-4) if Suarez gets his assist.

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    4. sinik
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 15 days ago

      31

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    5. Djerbil
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 15 days ago

      53 + potential Suarez points

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    6. La Roja
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 15 days ago

      55

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    7. isacki: full casual
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 15 days ago

      53 + any extra Suarez (C) points

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  4. Lizard Lips
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 15 days ago

    Mannone/Adrian
    Coleman/Azpil/Bardsley/Ward/Chester
    Hazzy/Silva/Yaya/Gerrard/Colback
    S Lukaku S

    WC draft. where could it be improved?

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  5. Jebiga
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 15 days ago

    chambers to :

    1. distin
    2. zabaleta
    3. coloccini
    4. coleman
    5. koscielny

    ?

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  6. Cooper123
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 15 days ago

    A) Baines and Lallana (-8)

    B) Zabaleta and Silva (-12)

    I know the hit for B looks silly but City do have THREE more games left than other teams

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  7. Lizard Lips
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 15 days ago

    Is Lescott a good idea to buy at £4.7m now Kompany is out?

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  8. Godfather Bandit 42
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 15 days ago

    Merson shallup, you dullard!

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    1. Gaz Downright
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      • 13 Years
      10 years, 15 days ago

      absolute cringefest

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  9. isacki: full casual
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 15 days ago

    I have amended the Liverpool formation to include Gerrard's threat from penalties and set pieces

    ----------Mignolet
    Johnson Skrtel Agger Flanagan
    Gerrard Gerrard Gerrard
    --------------Gerrard
    -----Sturridge-----Suarez
    ----------------Gerrard

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  10. Cilly Bonnolly
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 15 days ago

    Lallana and Whittaker to Ki and Coleman for a -4? Bear in mind I need a midfielder I can happily stick on the bench. Here's my team:

    Mannone, Adrian
    Ward, Evra, Azpilicueta, Fonte, Whittaker
    Lallana, Yaya, Gerrard, Hazard, AJ
    Suarez, Sturridge, J. Rod

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  11. Baby Face Nelson
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 15 days ago

    Adebayor -3 bps lol

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  12. _Ninja_
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 15 days ago

    A. Adrian
    B. Mannone

    for the double?

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    1. Gaz Downright
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      • 13 Years
      10 years, 15 days ago

      yes

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      1. _Ninja_
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 15 days ago

        Cool, which one would you start?

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  13. applebonkers
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    • 14 Years
    10 years, 15 days ago

    an only see rosicky being bumped down 1 point max bonus wise, which he should then get back with the winning goal. bps look set there

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  14. Gaz Downright
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    • 13 Years
    10 years, 15 days ago

    So I understand Sturridge didn't get a YC? I'm trailing my h2h by 1pt

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    1. EAGLES (0 Chelsea players)
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 15 days ago

      He did, during a celebration. Never showed on television but the announcer said so

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    2. Cilly Bonnolly
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 15 days ago

      Apparently he got it in the celebrations of one of the goals. Suarez's I think.

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  15. Albert Cole
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 15 days ago

    Snodgrass, Lallana and van Persie out.
    Yaya, Silva and Sturridge in.
    8 point hit.

    What do you think, guys?

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  16. Park the bus
    • 12 Years
    10 years, 15 days ago

    There's definitely an element of bias happening with these assists being given or not being given. Several Lukaku assists - from which I benefited - amongst others. FPL - corrupt to the core!!

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  17. Jebiga
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 15 days ago

    Newcastle and Aston villa Coloccini/Vlaar rotation until the end of the season looks decent:

    Newcastle: Crystal Palace (H)
    Newcastle: Everton (H)
    Villa: Fulham (H)
    Newcastle: Man Utd (H)
    Villa: Southampton (H)
    Newcastle: Swansea (H)
    Villa: Hull City (H)
    Newcastle: Cardiff City (H)

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    1. AWOL-Ekotto
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 15 days ago

      Man U, Everton and Southampton aren't the best of fixtures

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      1. Jebiga
        • 11 Years
        10 years, 15 days ago

        yup, but with ivanovic and azpili also in defence, that can be decent 🙂

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      2. Mr. Bean
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        10 years, 15 days ago

        have you watched Man U this year? 😉

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        1. AWOL-Ekotto
          • 12 Years
          10 years, 15 days ago

          Yup, and they seem to score most of their goals away from home 😛

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  18. FionnMac
    • 13 Years
    10 years, 15 days ago

    Who will be the risers tonight then lads?

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  19. FACUPARSE
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 15 days ago

    Lol@Kos ditchers

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    1. Chucky
      • 10 Years
      10 years, 15 days ago

      Lol@you for being on the wrong post

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  20. Jebiga
    • 11 Years
    10 years, 15 days ago

    Who is the best defender for DGW 31. Money no object

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    1. AWOL-Ekotto
      • 12 Years
      10 years, 15 days ago

      Coleman

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  21. THE CHOSEN JUAN.
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 15 days ago

    People saying sturridge was greedy, I think Suarez was also greedy, he had a few opportunities to pass and he didn't.

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  22. THE CHOSEN JUAN.
    • 10 Years
    10 years, 15 days ago

    Doesn't look like Suarez is going to get the assist points as bonuses have been done.

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  23. Pack The Ripper
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 15 days ago

    Mata and Lallana
    To
    Silva and Gerrard
    4 point hit

    Yes or no?

    I have Yaya

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  24. Jimbo123
    • 14 Years
    10 years, 1 day ago

    I want to get Hart in, but in order to ford it should i downgrade:

    A.) Sterling (got SAS)

    B.) Lukaku

    C.) Silva (got Yaya)

    D.) Sturridge

    E.) stick with Boruc

    ???

    Ta people....

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