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4 January 2012 3136 comments
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The first double-gameweek of the season rolls on with two fixtures tonight, as Newcastle United host Manchester United, and Everton face Bolton Wanderers. The Dugout Discussion chatroom is open to capture you views on the events as they unfold.

Again the drama starts tonight with the (sometimes untrustworthy) incoming team news, but here are the official line-ups…

Newcastle XI: Krul, Simpson, Coloccini, Williamson, Santon, Ryan Taylor, Tiote, Cabaye, Gutierrez, Shola Ameobi, Ba

Man United XI: Lindegaard, Valencia, Ferdinand, Jones, Evra, Park, Carrick, Giggs, Nani, Berbatov, Rooney

Two changes for the home, as Gabriel Obertan misses the opportunity to face his former club. Also out is Haris Vuckic, with Davide Santon and Shola Ameobi starting for the Magpies.

As for the visitors, Sir Alex drafts in Anders Lindegaard, Rio Ferdinand, Ryan Giggs and Wayne Rooney for the trip to St. James Park.

Everton XI: Howard, Hibbert, Jagielka, Distin, Baines, Donovan, Neville, Heitinga, Osman, Stracqualursi, Saha

Bolton XI: Bogdan, Steinsson, Cahill, Knight, Ricketts, Mark Davies, Muamba, Reo-Coker, Petrov, Eagles, Ngog

Whilst the game in the North-East will hold the attention of most, fantasy managers will have one eye on the game at Goodison Park, where Everton play their first fixture of two this gameweek.

David Moyes boldly goes with two strikers up front and starts Landon Donovan for the first time in his two-month loan period.

The Bolton team news is that Gary Cahill starts, despite his expected imminent move to the capital.

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  1. Interfan9
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    Wonderful, no Drenthe again! Fail of a transfer...

    Damn you DGW knee jerks!

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  2. Timmy Cahill Rules
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    lads

    If you had a choice

    Bale and G Johnson

    or

    Mata and Skrtel

    long term ?

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    1. 4-4-who?
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      2

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    2. Baby Face Nelson
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      why not Bale & Skrtl

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      1. Stern John Terry Wilson Pal…
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        14 years, 3 months ago

        +1

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      2. Timmy Cahill Rules
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 3 months ago

        I have VDV and would rather not have 2 tottenham midfield once the DGW is over and Rafa is a good diff

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  3. cechmate
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    14 years, 3 months ago

    Newc taking the game to Utd

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  4. Shipstontrev
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    14 years, 3 months ago

    Lindegaard will be on for save points tonight.

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  5. 4-4-who?
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    14 years, 3 months ago

    Stop press...Wolves pay Hearts wages...

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  6. JW10
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    14 years, 3 months ago

    Frankly embarrassed I've got Drenthe in my starting line up. Bought him in 2 weeks ago. Worst decision ever.

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    1. Optimus.
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      14 years, 3 months ago

      reminds me of when i bought zigic for the dgw last year

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    2. In Like Flynn.
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      • 15 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      I wish it were my worst. 🙁

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    3. Johnny Unitas
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      To be honest, as a fellow Drenthe owner, I was always skeptical with regard to his ability to start both DGW games, and frankly, I didn't expect him too. It would have been great if he could of started for this one, wouldn't of minded him getting a little run out at Spurs then.

      What you get with Drenthe is the potential for attacking points with an equal potential for 0's as injury and rotation are his twin brothers!

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      1. Granville
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        • 16 Years
        14 years, 3 months ago

        It's annoying that he's essentially taken up a spot in my team for an away game at Spurs.

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        1. Cooper123
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          14 years, 3 months ago

          If he even plays that game.

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  7. JoeySamSam
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    YES!!!! I told you all Donovan would start!!! I hope this pays off!

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    1. Somalion
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      14 years, 3 months ago

      I don't think anyone thought he wouldn't start. It was more that he might not do anything. People are going to wait and see how he performs before spending 7 mil on him.

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      1. JoeySamSam
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 3 months ago

        nah, everyone said he wouldnt start.

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  8. The Milkman
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    Denis Stracqualursi bandwagon after his hat-trick tonight!

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

    Nani -so close

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    1. 4-4-who?
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      ..to Krul

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  10. 4-4-who?
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    All I want tonight is Bolton 0

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    1. pukey
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      +1 ... I mean... +0

      2everton defenders this week

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  11. ratchet
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    Is Giggs worth a shout?

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    1. Zod
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      "MAN ON"

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    2. SchoolboyError
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      yes..."STAY AWAY FROM MY WIFE!"

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      1. Shipstontrev
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 3 months ago

        😆 😆

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    3. Optimus.
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      his sister in law would think so

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    4. JK - Cønt ⭐
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      • 14 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      have been wondering myself, but when Cleverley and Anderson are back, with Carrick available, think Giggs' minutes will reduce.

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

    that Argentinian bloke denying me a Donovan assist

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    1. Stern John Terry Wilson Pal…
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      Where's Donovon playing, and in what system? Keen to get him in.

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      1. JK - Cønt ⭐
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        • 14 Years
        14 years, 3 months ago

        up front in a 4-4-2, (i.e OOP)

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        1. Stern John Terry Wilson Pal…
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 3 months ago

          Nice.

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  13. DGno9
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    saha should of scored!

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

    Evra looking good tonight, could have had a couple of assists already

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  15. SPorting
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    Krul with a nice token dive + had it covered look.

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  16. SneakyPete
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    Leighton Baines Boy he should be in better team.

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    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      he'll replace Evra or Cashley

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      1. SneakyPete
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 3 months ago

        He could have had like 10 assists so far this season

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    2. Zod
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      • 16 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      He can't defend.

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  17. 4-4-who?
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    Nani SO selfish

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    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      it's why he's a good FPL pick

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    2. Granville
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      • 16 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      Are you going to talk down Nani all night?

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      1. 4-4-who?
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 3 months ago

        Probably 🙂

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      2. JK - Cønt ⭐
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        • 14 Years
        14 years, 3 months ago

        I'm hoping he will, I did a couple of weeks ago vs Wolves, look what happened

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  18. My name is an echo
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    Is this Ba~s last game? I need to transfer him now?

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    1. 1966 was a great year for E…
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      14 years, 3 months ago

      Martin Tyler on commentary said he and Tiote would be leaving this Saturday, missing the FA Cup match as well as the QPR game.

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      1. The Milkman
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 3 months ago

        Ba, Ba, Baby (Demba Goodbye)

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        1. JK - Cønt ⭐
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 3 months ago

          Ba ➡ Yak for me.

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      2. My name is an echo
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 3 months ago

        Thanks, looks like a straight swap for the Yak?

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    2. Philman
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      makes it amussing that so many transferring him in then.

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  19. Infinite Sheldon
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    Thoughts on bringing in aguero, Berbatov and Zamora

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    1. von bergendy
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      Yes, no, definitely no. IMO.

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      1. Infinite Sheldon
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 3 months ago

        Why not Berbatov, if he plays he will score as we saw last season

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        1. von bergendy
          • 14 Years
          14 years, 3 months ago

          Just my opinion. He usually plays 3/4 good games in a season and scores quite a few in those weeks. May be a decent punt for a few weeks, but he's not a player you want for any longer than that.

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  20. Holy See
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    Reo Coke yella

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  21. Hect.OR 98th
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    Shame Lindegaard plays. Would have fancied Vorm's 5 points. Now a single Newc goal will cost me 9 points.

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  22. The Bandit
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    Oh dear Wayne.....

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    1. denial
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      He's not looking very good is he.

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      1. bmb100
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 3 months ago

        Misplacing passes left right and centre.

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      2. The Milkman
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 3 months ago

        Has he ever?!

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  23. Johnny Unitas
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    Weird, Baines has put in two cracking crosses and Stracquilorisieutegiissisi and Saha have both mucked them up, usually so clinical those two.

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    1. SneakyPete
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      😐

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  24. Cheggers
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    Mark Davies has potential as an FPL prospect. Getting into attacking positions....

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  25. Come on boro
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    great miss!

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  26. JK - Cønt ⭐
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    Raylor and Simpsom down the right is not working for Newc

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  27. 4-4-who?
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    Dirty Nani. Where was the yellow card!!!

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    1. UnderstandablyDistraught
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      and more pertinently, the once promised "ignore" option

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  28. Alan The Llama
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    The italian commentators are talking about Gigg's sister in law. But I suppose they love all that.

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  29. 4-4-who?
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    Penalty all the way

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    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      TalkSport say it wasn't

      even it was, we're owed 1 vs Newcastle after what happened at OT

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      1. Cyril Figgis
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 3 months ago

        I'm not sure thats how it works :p

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  30. Hect.OR 98th
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    14 years, 3 months ago

    Damn you Drenthe. Not regretting getting him because he was a last minute transfer when Eagles was benched a few weeks back and he got an assist. No point getting rid in advance of a DGW but he'd better score or assist next week!

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