[sbu_large_image] Dugout Discussion
22 January 2012 3312 comments
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After a thrilling day of Premier League action yesterday, Super Sunday has a lot to live up to – and it just might. Four of the top five play each other, in what could prove be a monumental day in the 2011-12 season. Needless to say, the Dugout Discussion chatroom is open for business, so come is and share your thoughts on the day’s action as they unfold.

It all starts at the Etihad Stadium, where league leaders Manchester City face a Tottenham Hotspur side eager to establish themselves as title contenders. The team news is in…

Man City XI: Hart, Richards, Savic, Lescott, Clichy, Milner, Barry, Silva, Nasri, Aguero, Dzeko.

Spurs XI: Friedel, Walker, Kaboul, King, Assou-Ekotto, Lennon, Parker, Modric, Bale, Van der Vaart, Defoe.

Once again Roberto Mancini cannot call upon the services of their suspended captain fantastic Vincent Kompany, but welcome Micah Richards back into the fold. Edin Dzeko continues up front with Sergio Aguero.

A huge boost for the visitors sees their captain and defensive rock, Ledley King, named amongst the starting eleven after missing the last five league games. Elsewhere, Jermain Defoe starts, replacing the ineligible Emmanuel Adebayor.

Once the dust has settled in Manchester, we turn our attention to the capital. Manchester United will be looking to capitalise on any dropped points from the earlier game, and Arsenal are seeking redemption from the humiliation at the hands of the Champions in the reverse fixture. In case your memory has failed you, it was 8-2.

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    14 years, 3 months ago

    they need to give retroactive multi-match bans for stuff llike what Balo just did. Doesn't matter if ref saw it or not

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    1. Hybrid.power
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      14 years, 3 months ago

      Oh but he's such a character!

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      1. Says
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        14 years, 3 months ago

        sure he's a character, give him a reality tv show for that, I'd watch it.

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    2. disparate dan - a reasonabl…
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      14 years, 3 months ago

      they can can't they??

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      1. disparate dan - a reasonabl…
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        14 years, 3 months ago

        i thought they COULDN'T if the ref sees it and gives something

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        1. Demí
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          14 years, 3 months ago

          Henry not in squad, failed fitness test

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          1. disparate dan - a reasonabl…
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            14 years, 3 months ago

            cheers bud, shame, would've been cool seeign him up against united again

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      2. Says
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        14 years, 3 months ago

        I think so, lets see if they do.

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  2. Obi Wan Elokobi
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    14 years, 3 months ago

    How is Howard Webb a world cup finalist ref I'm sorry every game I watch him he makes mistake after mistake

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    1. Dr Bronner
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      14 years, 3 months ago

      I don't think he's too bad but there are a couple of refs i've seen this season who've been better

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      1. udit
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        14 years, 3 months ago

        Chris Foy comes to mind * worse not better

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    2. Obi Wan Elokobi
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      14 years, 3 months ago

      I'm not saying he's the worst but he's one of the most bias refs I've seen

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  3. Toby
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    14 years, 3 months ago

    why do i keep putting my faith in aguero??

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    1. Kings of Lyon ★
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      14 years, 3 months ago

      Im happy hes doint nothing mean he wont rise 0.3

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    2. Monklane
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      14 years, 3 months ago

      Probably fear that everyone else will have him.

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    3. Cowshed - Blue & White …
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      14 years, 3 months ago

      Im beginning to think the same, hes fast becoming one of those players whos performances dont necessarily result in FPL points.

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    4. msimms89
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      14 years, 3 months ago

      He's been good today but just unlucky. Look at Dzeko who's done f**k all and still managed to get an assist.

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  4. disparate dan - a reasonabl…
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    14 years, 3 months ago

    YES!

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  5. Hybrid.power
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    • 16 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    Come on Spurs...3-2...

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    1. Kings of Lyon ★
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      14 years, 3 months ago

      BAE goal 😀

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      1. Hybrid.power
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        • 16 Years
        14 years, 3 months ago

        No! He's my second sub!

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  6. Dr Bronner
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    14 years, 3 months ago

    is the definite united lineup out yet?

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    1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
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      Yep

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    2. 1mills
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      14 years, 3 months ago

      Lindegaard, Smalling, Jones, Evans, Evra, Valenica, Giggs, Park, Nani, Welbeck, Rooney per Skysports across the bottom.

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      1. Dr Bronner
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        14 years, 3 months ago

        really? No carrick? thats a suprise

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      2. "The Special One"
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        14 years, 3 months ago

        carrick over park...

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  7. Hybrid.power
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    14 years, 3 months ago

    Lennon off for Pienaar.

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  8. Mr Smith
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    14 years, 3 months ago

    Kun has killed me, 2 weeks on the trot now

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    1. The Finnisher
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      14 years, 3 months ago

      +1
      Conspiracy.

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    2. CatMac
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      14 years, 3 months ago

      I was planning on bringing him in for Rooney in GW24, but now I'm not so sure. Might just stick with Roo.

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  9. The Red Viper
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    14 years, 3 months ago

    Pienaar has emerged from hibernation!

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  10. Somalion
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    Pienaar, the forgotten man.

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  11. JedJez
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    Will that get reviewed? (the stamp, should get a ban for that) disgraceful!!!

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    1. Dr Bronner
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      I'd think so if spurs complained, they should

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    2. tc113
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      In slow-mo looks like a stamp, in full motion watch it back, he doesn't have a clue whats going on! And no I don't have Balotelli in my team or support MCFC!!

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  12. udit
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    14 years, 3 months ago

    This settles, silva + rooney over Kun + nani for me

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    1. 1mills
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      14 years, 3 months ago

      Wait until Nani gets a few goals in the later match.

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    2. udit
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      14 years, 3 months ago

      *Settles it

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    3. drughi
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      14 years, 3 months ago

      yep same here. aguero out rooney in for next week

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  13. Hybrid.power
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    14 years, 3 months ago

    1 more goal. Win me money!

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    1. disparate dan - a reasonabl…
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      14 years, 3 months ago

      defoe teasing you!

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  14. Drip Doctor
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    14 years, 3 months ago

    Release The Ox! He will be the perfect Rolls Royston replacement if he impresses.

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  15. Hybrid.power
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    • 16 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    4 mins added.

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  16. super zlatan
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    14 years, 3 months ago

    4 mins?

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    1. "The Special One"
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      14 years, 3 months ago

      Defoe wtf!!!

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  17. msimms89
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    14 years, 3 months ago

    AAAAAAAHHHHHHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHA

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  18. Hybrid.power
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    • 16 Years
    14 years, 3 months ago

    NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! What a miss!!

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    1. Hybrid.power
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      • 16 Years
      14 years, 3 months ago

      SO CLOSE!

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  19. Dynamic
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    14 years, 3 months ago

    Defoe misses!

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  20. Kings of Lyon ★
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    14 years, 3 months ago

    Defoe u KUNT

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  21. udit
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    Defoe , you idiot

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  22. Holy See
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    14 years, 3 months ago

    Jesus wept.

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  23. super zlatan
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    14 years, 3 months ago

    Defoe u tit

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  24. Pork Pie Sausage Roll
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    14 years, 3 months ago

    HAHAHA DEFOE

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  25. Demí
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    14 years, 3 months ago

    Oh my wooordd

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  26. The Finnisher
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    14 years, 3 months ago

    WOW

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  27. disparate dan - a reasonabl…
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    14 years, 3 months ago

    defoe

    argh

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  28. hvsauce
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    14 years, 3 months ago

    holy sh*t!

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  29. GunsnRoses
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    14 years, 3 months ago

    Defoe you f**king bugger !
    Golden chance 😡

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  30. Demí
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    14 years, 3 months ago

    Savic is having a stinker of a 2nd half

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    1. msimms89
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      14 years, 3 months ago

      Spurs best player

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    2. Pork Pie Sausage Roll
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      14 years, 3 months ago

      Is Zabs injured? I thought Mancini would put him RB and Richards CB

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