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Monday Dugout Discussion

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Put up your feet, pour yourself another glass of mulled wine and grab that tin of Quality Street. After all it is christmas, and after all we’ve got another match to take in as we round out gameweek nineteen just as soon as it starts.

The Dugout Discussion closes it’s door for no-one and a festive game between Arsenal and Chelsea are no exception. Just nineteen weeks down and Arsene Wenger finally gets to start his two key players – Cesc Fabregas & Robin Van Persie – together for the first time this season, while the likes of Walcott finally get a start after weeks waiting patiently on the bench. Managerial heavyweight Carlo Ancelotti meanwhile gets to start Frank Lampard for the first time since August also. Team sheets in full are…

Arsenal: Fabianski; Sagna, Koscielny, Djourou, Clichy; Song, Fabregas, Wilshere; Walcott, van Persie, Nasri

Chelsea: Cech; Ferreira, Ivanovic, Terry, Cole; Essien, Mikel, Lampard; Kalou, Drogba, Malouda

Come join the festive banter as we all gorge on treats ahoy together and close out the gameweek in the Dugout Discussion.

Andy Leicester won the Premier League. Leicester. Premier League. What is this life? Follow them on Twitter

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  1. Syd.
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    Come on Drogs

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    1. Pablitto
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      malaria show up asap

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      1. Pablitto
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        i mean only metaphoric of course

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  2. Boom!!!
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    casually first...

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    1. Shakey
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      casually failed.

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      1. corinthians
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        Casual LOL

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      2. Boom!!!
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        as usual i failed!

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      3. TorresMagic™
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        Boom has failed quite abit lately. He's use to it.

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        1. Shakey
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          too casual.

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        2. Akers
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          He is an Aussie after all...

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          1. TorresMagic™
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            He's Indian from what I can see on his link.

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            1. Boom!!!
              • 13 Years
              13 years, 5 months ago

              akers was talking about u tm

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              1. TorresMagic™
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                Sure he was. 😆

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            2. Akers
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              *Aussie fan

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              1. TorresMagic™
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                Too many silly comments to be an Aussie. 😉

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  3. Tommy J
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    Andy-what's your thoughts on this Metro game-really annoying-I forot to change my team before 2pm Sat and am stuck with some non players and it's for a double gwwith another to follow-it's a bit frustrating and implies their technology is not that great...pity

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    1. Tommy J
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      *forgot 12pm

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  4. ShadyGooner
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    I think teams should play 19 games before they play the same team again isnt it? So that should happen from GW 20 onwards but i see arsenal playing chelsea for the second time this season on GW19. Did i miss something there?

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      GW19, GW20, same difference.

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      1. ShadyGooner
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        Fail. Missed out on simple logic. Thanks.

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        1. TorresMagic™
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          2 days makes a big difference? This season it's GW19, next season it could be GW20 or GW18, not much of a difference. They need to schedule alot of games & symmetry isn't important.

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  5. Viper
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    Well guys, just like to get a quick opinion from some of ye..

    I’m 10 points ahead in my cup match but he has sagna and a.cole, I have no one left, what are my chances do ye think?

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    1. Michael Jordan - call me MJ
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      You would be incredibly unlucky to lose is how i'd sum it up.

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      1. TorresMagic™
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        +1, A.Cole needs a goal bonus points for you to lose.

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        1. Viper
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          Im just watching the pre match build up and the amount of assists a.cole has gotten against arsenal is slightly scaring me haha

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          1. TorresMagic™
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            He normally has a big game vs Arsenal.

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            1. Viper
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              🙁

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  6. js8848
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    Hi guys. Just after some opinions.

    Fabianski (Carson)
    Samba Kolarov Konchesky Rafael (Jara)
    VdV Nasri Nani (Pedersen, Brunt)
    Tevez Drogba Carroll

    Is it worth me hanging onto Samba? I would have up to 6.2 to replace him – who’s best to bring in? Huth, Bosingwa?

    Alternatively I’m tempted to take a 4 point hit to get Cech in goal and downgrade Samba to a 4.3 defender.

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  7. Bazman returns
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    Want to get VDV question is for long term makes sense to do Cahill to VDV but his last 2 fixture before he goes is West Ham and Stoke should I consider short term idea of Nas to VDV? Wish I could hold onto them but just need VDV.

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    1. Bazman returns
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      Or even hold out and wait until 2 GWs are up.

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    2. ShadyGooner
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      Am sticking with cahill. Cahill will do good against West ham. Get in VDV after that. My guess is VDV wont strt and am taking a gamble by delaying in bringing him.

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      1. Bazman returns
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        Could be a good call that.

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        1. Bazman returns
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          Might even not make a transfer at all and save 2 for the weekend.

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  8. Egg noodle
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    first balotelli doesnt start, and now arshavin. dont even know why i buy such useless players

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    1. 4-4-who?
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      Pay attention. Balotelli red card was reason he didn't play...

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      1. Egg noodle
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        balotelli played 6 minutes and got a yellow... plus he played 82minutes last game. what red card are you on about?

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  9. Michael Jordan - call me MJ
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    Must say it's nice to see that I have 8 out of 11 players in Total FPL Dream Team with Drogba Carroll and MGP making up the numbers!
    Could make that 9 if I do MGP --> Etherington for a 4 pointer?

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  10. conchur
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    13 years, 5 months ago

    whats your score predictions? wouldnt mind stickign a we bet on. might do 2-1 chelsea with drogs to score

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    1. Bazman returns
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      Worth a shout now Lamps is back and Drog has a great record against the Arse. I'd be happy for that scoreline as long as its:

      Drog 2 and Nas 1.

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    2. 4-4-who?
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      Arsenal 3-1; big upset

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    3. Akers
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      2-1 Arsenal.

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  11. Back on the horse
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    This could be a cracker (pardon pun) of a match.

    Would be interesting to see RVP find some form

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    1. Bazman returns
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      I'd be happy for a few goals as long as the right people score... FPL points wise!!

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  12. Cormac_LFC
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    Think I made a huge mistake getting Chamakh in for Wigan away unless RVP is to tired to play on Wednesday , or did RVP just play because he can create things and Chamakh's main thing is finishing and heading and Chelsea's centre halfs are big and strong so will be hard to win things over them .

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    1. Boom!!!
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      13 years, 5 months ago

      really who did u drop?

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  13. Jafstar - TheRedDevil
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    13 years, 5 months ago

    COME ON SUPER SAMIR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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    1. HowManyGoals
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      now that's something i haven't seen on spankwire

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  14. Yossi
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    13 years, 5 months ago

    Hey all,

    Gordon

    Rafael
    Kolarov
    Konchesky
    Kyrgiakos

    Cahill
    Nani
    VDV

    Torres (C)
    Elmander
    Teves

    Subs:
    Jaask
    Brunt
    Givet
    MGP

    1: Who to play, MGP or Cahill?

    2: Elmander for Wellbeck?

    Thanks guys.

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    1. TorresMagic™
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      • 14 Years
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      You couldn't type that another way? A space between each name would be better.

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      1. Christina.
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        +1

        And use spel check please.

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  15. Christina.
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    Howw does one fit the main attacking players in from ManC/Liv/Chelsea/Spurs/Sun for the next 2 weeks with their favourable fixtures?!

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  16. Back on the horse
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    hmmm I don't actually have any Chels or Ars players. oh well. 0-0 would be ok

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    1. DickFranDyke
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      Surely you would want 1-1 with two obscure scorers if you do not own anybody.

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      1. Back on the horse
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        yeah, you're right

        i predict 2-1

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      2. TorresMagic™
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        Common sence isn't common.

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        1. disparate dan - a reasonabl…
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          neither is common sense

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        2. Back on the horse
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          fail

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    2. Viper
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      If it finishes 0-0 im out of the cup, I need sagna and a.cole to get less than 10 points!

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      1. Pablitto
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        nasri hattricq and fabi cs...? Would be a dream

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  17. wayne_liv
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    13 years, 5 months ago

    it says that the liverpool vs blackpool game was planned be played on
    the 12th of jan is this true????

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  18. BoobyZ
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    Drogba fail today - mark my words

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  19. Luke
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    I have 51pts. + Cashley & Sagna
    Opponent has 34pts. + Drogba (c) and Malouda

    ...Who's going through? 😀

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    1. BoobyZ
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      Him

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    2. Christina.
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      Not you.

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    3. Viper
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      You!

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  20. JamieG
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    13 years, 5 months ago

    Evening all. I would appreciate some advice for GW 20. I'm thinking of playing 4 in defence and going with the following line up;

    Hart

    Konchesky/Cashley/Kolarov/Raphael (Samba)

    Nani/MGP/Nzog (Ethers/Lee)

    Torres/Tevez/Elmander

    Does the defence sound good or should I bench one of them? I have two freebies and I am considering Elmander>Welbeck. Good move or not?

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    1. Bazman returns
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      Its your midfield that I would look at.

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      1. JamieG
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        Any suggestions about my midfield? I have .1 in the bank and x2 freebies. I'd like to get VDV in somehow.

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        1. Bazman returns
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          VDV was who I was thinking do you need the heavyweight Cashley you could free up cash by getting someone cheaper and then swap one of your mids (Not Nani of course) for VDV.

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  21. BoobyZ
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    Game on :D:D

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  22. 4-4-who?
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    Fabregas masterclass anyone? Well overdue...

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  23. Elfozzie 42
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    It's a real nail-biter this evening, I have a 7 point lead with Cole, Drogba and Nasri (stand in captain post-Nani) but my opponent also has these 3 plus Malouda and Van Persie (the latter is his captain).

    Suffice to say I was somewhat gutted to see Van Persie in the line-up.
    I think it's pretty much 50-50 provided we don't get a high-scoring match. An early Nasri goal would help settle the nerves though!

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  24. Torres76
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    cmon the goooooooooooners

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  25. Oliver Reed
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    come on captain didier, a nice little brace will suffice. Take me to the realms of 75+ points, its been a while..

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    1. 4-4-who?
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      Dreadful Drogba tonight I fear...again

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  26. Jafstar - TheRedDevil
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    am a united fan but this week has been shocking for me i need captain samir to save me

    EL CAPITANOOOOOOOO COME ON MY SON

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  27. Wild Rover
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    Real fan fail

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    1. Jafstar - TheRedDevil
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      sadly my 100 pound bet plays on my mind

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  28. $hahriyar
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    3-1 to Arsenal, buggumark it!

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    1. andy85wsm
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      other way round for me

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  29. disparate dan - a reasonabl…
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    come on nasri

    make me proud...

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  30. Bazman returns
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    So changing the subject am I right in thinking the scout picks for GW20 will be after tonight's game considering the games all start up again tomorrow?

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    1. disparate dan - a reasonabl…
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      i hope they are sooner!!

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      1. Bazman returns
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        So do I but trying not to be too expectant.

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