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Sunday Dugout Discussion

12 February 2012 1863 comments
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With yesterday’s results overshadowed by the now infamous non-handshake at Old Trafford, the Dugout Discussion opens today for what will hopefully be a controversy-free day of football. Having been displaced at the summit of the Premier League, Manchester City travel to Aston Villa where a draw will see them climb back to the top. Before that we have a Black Country derby to enjoy, as Wolves aim to drag their rivals West Brom in to the relegation scrap, and the Baggies try to increase their breathing space from it. The team news is in…

Wolves XI: Hennessey, Foley, Johnson, Bassong, Ward, Doyle, Edwards, O’Hara, Jarvis, Ebanks-Blake, Fletcher.

West Brom XI: Foster, Reid, McAuley, Olsson, Ridgewell, Odemwingie, Morrison, Scharner, Mulumbu, Thomas, Fortune.

Mick McCarthy names an attacking side which features a trio of strikers in Sylvan Ebanks-Blake, Kevin Doyle and Steven Fletcher. For the visitor’s, Liam Ridgewell makes his debut for West Brom at the expense of Nicky Shorey, and Paul Scharner starts ahead of Graeme Dorrans.

You can follow all the action as it happens in our Dugout Discussion chatroom, which can be accessed right here.

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  1. WOLVERiNES
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    • 14 Years
    14 years, 2 months ago

    1 pt from 3 city players.. awesome !!!

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  2. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
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    14 years, 2 months ago

    man city got milner, de jong and barry playing in mid - talk about negative

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    1. HuttonDressedasLahm
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      14 years, 2 months ago

      It's it like they are playing ManU!
      Sort it out Mancini!

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  3. Qubit
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    14 years, 2 months ago

    No idea why Dzeko didnt start, really should have done, kind of fixture he'd do well in i reckon.

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    1. Forest4Life
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      14 years, 2 months ago

      I thought so too hence the Captain

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      1. HuttonDressedasLahm
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        14 years, 2 months ago

        Ouch! Still he will come on and end up with more than Bale, RVP and Dempsey, never fear

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  4. Drogba "Unstoppable, U…
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    14 years, 2 months ago

    How many idiots transferred out Kompany who was doubtful
    for a "nailed on" Richards for a sure CS?

    Think im the only one....

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  5. sotothemightygreek
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    14 years, 2 months ago

    Richards to come on fairly early in the second half for Zabaleta. I'll gladly take that 1 pointer over Simpson's 0.

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    1. DLL18
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      14 years, 2 months ago

      Same here

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    2. Mull
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      • 14 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      I doubt he'll come on. They haven't got a problem at the back.

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      1. HuttonDressedasLahm
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        14 years, 2 months ago

        I have no subs so anything will do!

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    3. udit
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      Same.

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  6. WOLVERiNES
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    14 years, 2 months ago

    Plzz score villa.. plz score..

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    1. Baby Face Nelson
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      14 years, 2 months ago

      +10000

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    2. udit
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      14 years, 2 months ago

      + LOADS

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  7. Baby Face Nelson
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    14 years, 2 months ago

    snorefest

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  8. Drogba "Unstoppable, U…
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    14 years, 2 months ago

    Does a defender (Richards) get CSs points if not played for 60 minutes???

    Plz help

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    1. DLL18
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      14 years, 2 months ago

      No

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      1. Drogba "Unstoppable, U…
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        14 years, 2 months ago

        Plz don't come on!!!!

        Evans 2 points still better

        However if he assisted or even scored... would make my day (my night XD)

        LOL

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    2. The Bandit
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      14 years, 2 months ago

      No, must play 60

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    3. HuttonDressedasLahm
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      14 years, 2 months ago

      Yes of course, all the Players on the bench get 10 points!

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    4. Stern John Terry Wilson Pal…
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      Why don't you read the bloody rules in future?!

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      1. Drogba "Unstoppable, U…
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 2 months ago

        Because U are here to tell me!!!

        And i don't fancy rules

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  9. Over Midwicket
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    14 years, 2 months ago

    Worst GW in so so long. So many random 'big hauls' from players who have failed for weeks in a row (Adebayor, Saha, Odemwingie etc.). Getting so fed up of Aguero - EVERY time he fails and I am about to sell him, he gets a penalty and I change my mind. Then he fails again.

    Also, anyone thinking of shipping out Swansea players? No longer getting cleanies. I'm keeping Siggy but doing Vorm -> Mignolet and Caulker -> Bardsley/Brown in the coming weeks.

    Definitely getting Saha/Ade after GW32.

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  10. Gaz Downright
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    14 years, 2 months ago

    halfway through the 1st half i switched to a nature documentary about the black bear, and put the game in a stamp sized screen in the corner of my screen.

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    1. Captain Remorse
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      14 years, 2 months ago

      Where can I watch this?

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      1. Silenzi's Dream Team
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        14 years, 2 months ago

        BBC iPlayer

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  11. Big_Andy_GAWA
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    14 years, 2 months ago

    Guys, need some advice:

    Do I: Sell Shawcross (home to Swansea) for Lescott (home to B'burn)

    OR

    Sell Valencia (away to Norwich) for Toure (home to B'burn)...or do this a week after ?

    Would like to hear your thoughts =o)

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    1. shivamutd
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      14 years, 2 months ago

      none.

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    2. Egg noodle
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      14 years, 2 months ago

      1. surely

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    3. In Like Flynn.
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      14 years, 2 months ago

      Valencia to Toure for the two home games could work well. I have Shawcross and def not selling for his two home games.

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      1. PL Ball
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        14 years, 2 months ago

        Reckon Toure to start straight away?

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        1. Big_Andy_GAWA
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          14 years, 2 months ago

          They are def. missing his strong penetrative runs from midfield, so would assume so ! He plays today, so will have almost two weeks of a break..

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      2. Big_Andy_GAWA
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        14 years, 2 months ago

        Thanks, mate.

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

        Do you have a Man City defender too though, mate ?

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  12. drughi
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 2 months ago

    so my rival has bae and kompany and i have richards, aguero silva and he will gain on me haha funny who would have thought ? this game is so frustrating some times. Spurs wins 5-0 and my captain does nothing

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    1. Bad Pen
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      Second half could change everything 😉

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  13. Spike ⚽️
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    14 years, 2 months ago

    It's another typical bad 2nd day for me. Good on Saturday's games then crap on the rest of fixtures !!

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  14. Captain Robert Hatch
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 2 months ago

    tell me something about black bears I don't know

    I'll have you know I own a bear canister for camping in da hills so I'm a bit in the know

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    1. Drogba "Unstoppable, U…
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      Black bears are black...

      Uhh i suppose u already knew that... too bad

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    2. Egg noodle
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      They give birth around these months

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  15. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
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    14 years, 2 months ago

    lol @ mascots not shaking hands

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    1. The Bandit
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      14 years, 2 months ago

      Highlight of the game...

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      1. Bad Pen
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 2 months ago

        +1

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    2. Gaz Downright
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      • 15 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      haha

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

      Calm down, they've already issued an apology:

      'sawey we not shak paws, no ofenze ment'

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  16. Henry Hill
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    14 years, 2 months ago

    I wonder will Mancini swallow his pride and bring back Tevez

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    1. Egg noodle
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      14 years, 2 months ago

      ofcourse he will. its been a longtime since the incidents, and if tevez is deserving to be in the first 11 then mancini will play him.

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      1. Henry Hill
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 2 months ago

        He can't be match fit, I don't think he should to be honest after his carry on.

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        1. Egg noodle
          • 16 Years
          14 years, 2 months ago

          tevez wont start immediately we'll probably have to wait a month for that. but once he is ready, then we should see tevez back in the starting XI

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        2. Gaz Downright
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          • 15 Years
          14 years, 2 months ago

          if paul scholes can be match fit, so can tevez

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          1. Kagawa-san-mia
            • 14 Years
            14 years, 2 months ago

            scholes has been trainin and coaching, tevez has been playing golf, who would be fitter there

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          2. chinmusic
            • 16 Years
            14 years, 2 months ago

            Presumably he'd only be used as an impact sub anyway.

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          3. TheSteady ¤ Wines th…
            • 14 Years
            14 years, 2 months ago

            Paul trained with the reserve team all the time since he resigned...

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  17. Twelve years a slave
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 2 months ago

    Aguero good player , but dosent suit lone striker role , Have to wonder at some of the tactical decisions these managers make

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  18. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 2 months ago

    Lescott definite 3 BP's so far...ha! Lots of completed passes and clearances, generally the worst game in the world, no-one stood out, so I don't see why not!

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  19. rangerdad
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 2 months ago

    Considering doubling up on City def by adding Kompany or Lescott

    Good move or not ?

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    1. Kagawa-san-mia
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      14 years, 2 months ago

      toure is back soon, lescott may be rotation risk

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  20. PL Ball
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    14 years, 2 months ago

    Classy, Professional Statement from United. Good stuff.

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    1. Drogba "Unstoppable, U…
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      14 years, 2 months ago

      LOL

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

      Let us hope this puts an end to it. Bringing English football bad publicity. We are still a million times better on race issues than Southern or Eastern Europe.

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    3. Silenzi's Dream Team
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      14 years, 2 months ago

      Lets move on matey 🙂

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    4. DLL18
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      As opposed to Fergie's suggestion that he should be taken out back and shot 😉

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    5. organdonor47
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      14 years, 2 months ago

      "classy and professional", the polar opposite of your username.

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      1. Drogba "Unstoppable, U…
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        14 years, 2 months ago

        +1

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      2. Silenzi's Dream Team
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        14 years, 2 months ago

        parting shot mate, parting shot... the usual bish bosh 😉

        any chance of an apology from Evra? 😉

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      3. Chris_Fàbregas #DOOS…
        • 16 Years
        14 years, 2 months ago

        +1 Classy and professional are two words that definitely shouldn't be associated with both teams over this fiasco.

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    6. Mull
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      I think Evra was just as bad as Suarez. Jumping around like a lunatic trying to provoke a reaction.

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      1. Silenzi's Dream Team
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 2 months ago

        Evra is no angel - just ask the French over his conduct during the World Cup...

        Anyway - his action for me is unfitting of a Man U captain... bring back the likes of Robson and Steve Bruce I say! 😉

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      2. nokia666
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 2 months ago

        +1

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  21. Captain Remorse
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 2 months ago

    2nd half: Aguero (C) to score two goals. I' keeping faith in him, but then I was born in his home-town of Quilmes.

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  22. applebonkers
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    • 16 Years
    14 years, 2 months ago

    if arteta keeps his assist it's a disgrace

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    1. Call Me Old Fashioned
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      14 years, 2 months ago

      nothing new, we know the new assist system is a disgrace.

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      1. applebonkers
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        • 16 Years
        14 years, 2 months ago

        by their rules it's no assist, i don't mind their rules as long as it's consistent. i trust that it'll be removed soon

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  23. The Red Viper
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 2 months ago

    Think i'll stop watching the game and just check back here for updates 😛

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  24. Bad Pen
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 2 months ago

    Tevez back on Tuesday hmm...

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    1. Spike ⚽️
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      His golf tournament must be finished then !!

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    2. DLL18
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      Winning goal against United 28th April for sure. lol

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  25. Nibbsy
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 2 months ago

    Not sure why people are going on about Aguero 'failing'.

    1. It's only 50 mins in.
    2. Aguero rarely performs away from home and city don't score many away.
    3. Villa were always going to play defensively and be hard to break down. Rout was never on the cards.

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    1. The Bandit
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      14 years, 2 months ago

      Well it's not like he's been short of chances...

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    2. TheSteady ¤ Wines th…
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      2 is wrong. Yes Aguero rarely performs away from home, but City has scored 26 goals away from home, the most in the league!

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      1. Nibbsy
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 2 months ago

        Fair play I haven't looked closely at the stats, just the impression I've been getting recently. I wasn't expecting many goals is really my point.

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    3. Twelve years a slave
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      14 years, 2 months ago

      one goal in four away game

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    4. Kagawa-san-mia
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      its football anything can happen
      did you expect a rout yesterday buy spurs

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      1. Nibbsy
        • 15 Years
        14 years, 2 months ago

        Not such a rout maybe but I did think there'd be goals.

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    5. The Rock
      • 16 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      Did anybody expect West Brom to score 5 away from home? No, City are well capable of getting 3 goals in a game like this.

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  26. Drip Doctor
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    • 15 Years
    14 years, 2 months ago

    Milner is dodshit. If he looked over his shoulder there or had any awareness, Ageuro was wide open and clean through.

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  27. Djerbil
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 2 months ago

    I am watching MR.Bean instead of City game..
    keeps u occupied

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    1. Royal5
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      14 years, 2 months ago

      LOL

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  28. Twelve years a slave
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    14 years, 2 months ago

    Have a feeling Bent going to score winner today

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    1. The Bandit
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      14 years, 2 months ago

      Didn't realise he was playing....

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      1. Jafooli
        • 14 Years
        14 years, 2 months ago

        And Keane supposedly.....

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    2. The Light Knight
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      stephen ireland for me

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  29. RoyaleBlue
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 2 months ago

    If City dont score or score very little against Villa do u think Dzeko will start next game?

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    1. Kagawa-san-mia
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      14 years, 2 months ago

      balotelli is back, hard to call

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  30. Jafooli
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    14 years, 2 months ago

    This games blows goat........wish I hadn't stayed up for it........1.15am here

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    1. Gaz Downright
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      • 15 Years
      14 years, 2 months ago

      i envy you that one hour

      bloody hell....

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