[sbu_large_image] Dugout Discussion
8 April 2012 2962 comments
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A pivotal day of Premier League football sees both Manchester clubs involved, as the race for the title heats up. Justifying the “Super Sunday” billing, the Dugout Discussion opens for the opener at Old Trafford, where United are in a prime position to pile the pressure on City. They themselves visit the Emirates later this afternoon, facing an in form Arsenal.

The team sheets for the Manchester United – Queens Park Rangers game are in, and the sides line-up as follows…

Man Utd XI: De Gea, Rafael Da Silva, Ferdinand, Evans, Evra, Valencia, Scholes, Carrick, Young, Rooney, Welbeck.

QPR XI: Kenny, Onuoha, Ferdinand, Hill, Taiwo, Diakite, Derry, Mackie, Taarabt, Buzsaky, Bothroyd.

Two changes for the champions then, with Ashley Young and Danny Welbeck replacing Phil Jones and Javier Hernandez from the side that were victorious at Blackburn.

Somewhat surprisingly, Bobby Zamora is dropped to the substitutes bench for visitors, with Jay Bothroyd replacing him. Meanwhile, Joey Barton isn’t risked, with the midfielder one yellow card away from a two-match suspension.

Follow the action as it unfolds in our Dugout Discussion chatroom, which can be accessed right here.

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  1. Chrissy Waddle - 2025/26
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    look at the state of DJ Campbell..... what a chav.

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    1. Somalion
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      Joey Barton with fake tan.

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      1. JT's Dog
          14 years, 1 month ago

          Barton is a smiths fan, as far from Chavness as u get

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          1. Somalion
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            Actually I was more saying how DJ looks scummy as does Joey. Not really making a call on chavness.

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    2. COMH
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      14 years, 1 month ago

      Jay Bothroyd is a Championship player. DJ Campbell proved last season he can score goals in the PL. Some managers.

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      1. QPR Lad 92
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        He's been injured for ages

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      2. Djerbil
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        Jay Bothroyd is an England International, isn't it??

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    3. HuttonDressedasLahm
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      Benched Caulker for Richards on Friday at 3.45, felt great when Swansea didn't get a CS
      Not so happy now! :-I

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    4. The Bandit
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      Took Hughes 80 mins to realise that Bothroyd was on the pitch....

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    5. Djerbil
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      Repost:

      Can someone give me a link to any website that gives Match and Individual player stats in a match??

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      1. Cruicky
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        ESPN Soccernet?

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        1. Djerbil
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          thanks mate

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          1. HappyAnkit
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            🙂

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    6. Demí
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      14 years, 1 month ago

      Arsenal Subs: Subs: Fabiański, Djourou, Santos, Ramsey, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Gervinho, Chamakh.

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      1. Demí
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        14 years, 1 month ago

        Swap Gervinho for Jenkinson*

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        1. The Finnisher
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          14 years, 1 month ago

          No Gervinho?

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    7. Hybrid.power
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      14 years, 1 month ago

      Please Rooney, one more. Please.

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    8. Kagawa-san-mia
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      chicharito was horrible last week himself thats y he didnt start today
      how quickly people forget
      his first touch is worse than welbeck imo

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      1. JT's Dog
          14 years, 1 month ago

          It's welbeck's second touch that is the problem

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      2. FPL Daniel
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        Well obviously Rafael is better than Rooney to own. I am seriously doing it. He is so dangerous !!! Assist for the Scholes goal...

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        1. The Finnisher
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          Think I'm with you Dan

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      3. Parm
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        Quick question......if a player is injured and the team have no subs left and he comes off leaving the side with 10 men, do they still recieve minus ppoints for Goals conceded etc. ??

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        1. Kylos
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          14 years, 1 month ago

          yes, technically he's still in the team and can come back on at any point

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      4. SouthCoastSaint
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        14 years, 1 month ago

        Top peforming 11 this season who's performances don't translate into FPL points

        1. Scott Parker

        Any others ?

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        1. riot
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          Kompany?

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        2. Kylos
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          modric

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        3. bmb100
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          At times you can fit Rooney into that category I'd say. Often been outstanding with only modest returns to show.

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        4. Djerbil
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          2.Moses

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        5. The Finnisher
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          Modric?

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          1. The Finnisher
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            Yaya

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        6. tangtastic
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          Scholes

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        7. COMH
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          Modric

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          1. COMH
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            KLAXON

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        8. FF Dirtbag
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          Paul Scholes.

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        9. Declan
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          Paul Scholes, still a great player 🙂

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        10. SouthCoastSaint
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          Suarez has to be in there

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        11. 1966 was a great year for E…
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          Shane Ferguson.

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        12. Drogba "Unstoppable, U…
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          Modric Definitely

          Assists to those who assist scorers

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        13. Drip Doctor
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          Arteta

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      5. Kylos
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        yaya toure

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        1. Kylos
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          reply fail to comment above

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      6. The Bandit
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        Ars v City then final round of the Masters.... can't wait 🙂

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        1. SouthCoastSaint
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          +1 this has been an epic weekend of sport and it continues tomorow!

          6000 saints fans off to selhurst park tomorow and I'm one of them

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          1. In Like Flynn.
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            14 years, 1 month ago

            Give 'em hell SCS.

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        2. Nickyboy
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          Mickelson hat-trick and City for the green jacket 🙂

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          1. The Bandit
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            14 years, 1 month ago

            You're gunner be disappointed... 😉

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      7. riot
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        14 years, 1 month ago

        Anyone thinking of a Cisse (c) next week?

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        1. The Milkman
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          Yep, if I sell Adebayor, I'll have to do that to justify it.

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      8. Le Bluff
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        Silva not even on the bench?! I'll get Williamson's 5 points off my bench 🙂

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      9. The Milkman
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        Anyone selling Assou-Ekotto after the Norwich game?

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        1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
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          Why... Dgw coming

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          1. The Milkman
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            Need to find a way to have 11 men for GW34.

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            1. Old Schoolᴼˢ “disa…
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              Find another way.. I'm getting a spurs defender post gw34

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        2. In Like Flynn.
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          only mental people.

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      10. Spoiler
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        what a frustrating game to watch for fantasy. should/could have been so much better

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        1. Pork Pie Sausage Roll
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          +1

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      11. Demí
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        Pantilimon, Richards, Kolarov, Pizarro, De Jong, Tévez, Dzeko Subs

        Silva given a complete rest

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        1. Jinswick
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          14 years, 1 month ago

          this is annoying for the Dempsey benchers!

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        2. Jax
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          he clearly needs it.

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        3. FPL Daniel
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          It was about time IMO

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      12. Hybrid.power
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        14 years, 1 month ago

        WTF Rooney!? Just trudging around, sticking your hand up now and again? Get your act together!

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        1. Bartowski
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          14 years, 1 month ago

          Maybe he doesn't have himself in his Fantast Football Team

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        2. riot
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          I guess I'm the only one happy with 12 from Roo (c)?

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      13. Kagawa-san-mia
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        Rooney is now walkin around

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        1. COMH
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          Haha! He is so annoying to watch and have in your team these days. Not impressed.

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      14. MCM
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        Nasri and Clichy to get boo'd. Hostile game for City

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        1. Jax
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          city to win

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      15. Spike ⚽️
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        Rooney's run himself into the ground. Hardly moving now

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        1. Declan
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          heavy night on the beer

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        2. Somalion
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          Well if he's stuck in the ground I imagine all he can do is wave his arms a little and shake those money making hips 😉

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      16. HappyAnkit
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        Valencia(C) Fail! 🙁

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      17. FPL Daniel
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        Finally Manicni benched De Jong. The moment he started playing him all the time he lost the title

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      18. The Milkman
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        Dear Demi, are you considering selling Adebayor ahead of GW33?

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        1. Jax
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          norwich at home why would you?

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          1. The Milkman
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            Papiss Cisse?

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      19. Phaze 1
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        Rooney's done for the day I guess 🙁

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        1. Hybrid.power
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          He's just not bothered at all. Too many easter eggs.

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      20. HappyAnkit
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        Silva not on The Bench as well!!

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        1. HappyAnkit
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          Rested to regain his form. 🙂

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        2. Jax
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          mancini said he would rest him at some stage

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      21. FPL Daniel
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        On the other hand Clev to start against Wigan? It has too IMO

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      22. Nopli
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        Evans(c) working well for me. 🙂

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        1. COMH
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          Just as good as Roonbag 🙂

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      23. COMH
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        De Gea has been planning his night out tonight in this game. Not a thing to do.

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