[sbu_large_image] Dugout Discussion
5 May 2012 2287 comments
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The Dugout Discussion opens for the oddity of a solitary Saturday Premier League fixture. With Chelsea and Liverpool Wembley bound this evening, we’re restricted to just one fantasy scoring opportunity. But, with over half of us backing Robin van Persie with the armband (if our Captain’s Poll is to be believed), then Arsenal versus Norwich is a game of huge significance. With mini-leagues hanging in the balance, let’s take a look at the team news to confirm whether or not our talisman starts…

Arsenal XI: Szczesny, Sagna, Koscielny, Vermaelen, Gibbs, Ramsey, Song, Gervinho, Rosicky, Benayoun, van Persie.

Norwich XI: Ruddy, Naughton, Ryan Bennett, Martin, Lappin, Johnson, Howson, Elliott Bennett, Hoolahan, Jackson, Holt.

Of course the Arsenal captain does start, and he does so in an unchanged Gunners line-up from the side that drew 1-1 at Stoke.

After a 3-0 defeat at home to Liverpool, Norwich make several changes with Grant Holt and Simeon Jackson leading the line for the Canaries.

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  1. udit
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 days ago

    Hoolahan off. Looking good for RVP then from a bonus perspective.

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  2. TorresMagic™
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    • 16 Years
    14 years, 4 days ago

    Another shot on target. 🙂

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  3. Piggs Boson
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    14 years, 4 days ago

    C'mon Verm, get in on this!

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  4. Mull
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    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 days ago

    How many times has someone said RVP(C) fail today.

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    1. Drogba "Unstoppable, U…
      • 14 Years
      14 years, 4 days ago

      if we count urs
      10000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000001

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      1. Somalion
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        14 years, 4 days ago

        Hahahahaha

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  5. Kuyt Dirkula +42
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    Kuyt Dirkula says:

    I had a dream that Norwich scored 2 against Arsenal…

    Worrying that FF should invade my dreams

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  6. big oak
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    14 years, 4 days ago

    come on arsenal get a third..
    not because im a fan (coz im not) but because the only chance rvp has to stay in the Pl is for arsenal to qualify to the CL

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    1. A.
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      14 years, 4 days ago

      If RVP goes then Podolski could be a great shout as Arsenal's only good striker next season 😛

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  7. hazza
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    14 years, 4 days ago

    fpl managers around the world collectively exhale

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  8. Declan
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    14 years, 4 days ago

    Handbags, get on with it.....

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  9. The Finnisher
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    14 years, 4 days ago

    Arsenal should have had a penalty just before.
    Call it even 😉

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  10. A.
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    14 years, 4 days ago

    Now Norwich to stage a comeback, 4-2 with Vermaelen and RVP to the rescue at 4-4?

    All the makings of a classic 😛

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  11. Jairzinho
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    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 days ago

    RVP CAPTAIN FAILLLLLLLLLLLLL!!

    haha

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    1. MJ6987
      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 days ago

      Makes little difference either way. Most serious players will have him cpt.

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    2. Kagawa-san-mia
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      14 years, 4 days ago

      still a fail when you expected more than one goal from him

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  12. unoaime
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    14 years, 4 days ago

    RvP (c) but don't want him to score another. Come on Norwich!

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    1. hazza
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      14 years, 4 days ago

      +1

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    2. In Like Flynn.
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      • 15 Years
      14 years, 4 days ago

      That is weird. No. Beyond weird.

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      1. hazza
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        14 years, 4 days ago

        just wanted to say your grav + name is awesome

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        1. In Like Flynn.
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          • 15 Years
          14 years, 4 days ago

          Cheers Hazza.

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      2. unoaime
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        14 years, 4 days ago

        You're clearly not a Spurs fan. 🙂

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        1. In Like Flynn.
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          14 years, 4 days ago

          I see your point Unaime. Seagull. But I'd have to give them up if they get promoted, I couldn't stand the conflict of interests. 🙂

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  13. sminkypinky
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    14 years, 4 days ago

    Come on Verminator! Go kill the game my son! 😀 (+RVP assist lol)

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    1. Evs
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      • 16 Years
      14 years, 4 days ago

      Go verm, get another yellow you mean 😛

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      1. sminkypinky
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        14 years, 4 days ago

        😀 No! That's not what I meant at all.

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        1. Evs
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          • 16 Years
          14 years, 4 days ago

          Yes, you did... Your getting all confused 😆

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      2. MCH
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        14 years, 4 days ago

        Yes please!!

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  14. udit
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    14 years, 4 days ago

    If RVP has indeed had 3 shots off target then 3 BP's are almost certainly out of the question.

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  15. Phew. Nearly crapped meself there. 😕

    Sing a calmer Song ...

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  16. In Like Flynn.
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    I had just turned the radio off in disgust at my poor captains choice. Still not a classic but grateful for small mercies.

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    1. Every little helps ...

      AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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      1. In Like Flynn.
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        14 years, 4 days ago

        I award myself a pint in celebration. Over to the pub. 🙂

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  17. The Finnisher
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    14 years, 4 days ago

    RVP LOL YES!

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  18. sminkypinky
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    14 years, 4 days ago

    COME ON!"

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  19. Tin of Directors
    • 16 Years
    14 years, 4 days ago

    RVP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  20. rohan
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    14 years, 4 days ago

    yessssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss

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  21. mouldy_uk
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 days ago

    🙂

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  22. TorresMagic™
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    • 16 Years
    14 years, 4 days ago

    RVp you legendddddddddddddddddddd 🙂

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  23. Mr Smith
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 days ago

    BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM!

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  24. Stern John Terry Wilson Pal…
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 days ago

    GET IN THERE!!!!!!!! 😀

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  25. QPR expects... glory!
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    14 years, 4 days ago

    RVP deux!

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  26. Grimmaldi - Send in the Clo…
    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 days ago

    I was very wrong about RvP. Another goal!

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  27. Kagawa-san-mia
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 days ago

    ok get in son

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  28. hazza
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 days ago

    double trouble

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  29. tangtastic
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    • 15 Years
    14 years, 4 days ago

    YYYYYYEEEEEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

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  30. Bøwstring The Carp
    • 14 Years
    14 years, 4 days ago

    RVPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP

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