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20 August 2012 2179 comments
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It’s the first Monday Night Football installment of the season, and we’re at Goodison Park to see Everton host Manchester United. The build-up to this game has surrounded around the arrival of Robin van Persie at Manchester United, and how he would feature this evening. The Dugout Discussion is open and the eagerly anticipated team news is in…

Everton XI: Howard, Hibbert, Baines, Distin, Jagielka, Neville, Osman, Fellaini, Pienaar, Gibson, Jelavic.

Man United XI: De Gea, Valencia, Vidic, Carrick, Evra, Cleverley, Kagawa, Scholes, Nani, Welbeck, Rooney.

Sir Alex Ferguson chooses to start just one of his two major signings, and it’s the Japanese playmaker Shinji Kagawa that makes his United debut. It’s a makeshift defence with Antonio Valencia and Michael Carrick filling the gaps. Robin van Persie starts on the bench.

As for the hosts, David Moyes names a familiar looking side, leaving new signing Steven Naismith on the bench.

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

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  1. Henry Hill
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    how skinny does Vidic look?!

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    1. DLL18
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      Heroin-chic

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  2. Just A Hat
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    I love DDG

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    1. Epic Fail
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      He told me he hates you.

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      1. Just A Hat
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        lol =[

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    2. Munsoned
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      he says, "free donuts for everyone"

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      1. rickatatastan
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        Everyone except Just A Hat.

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  3. Hybrid.power
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    Jesus, de gea is on fire!

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  4. Back on the horse
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    Rafa better not come on for for a 1 min cameo or I'm going to smash up my penthouse room in Hotel Tassel

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  5. Jonny
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    DDG man of the half

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  6. Malcolm Tucker for England …
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    FFS DDG

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  7. Kostja
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    De Gea taking a poop on his critics!!!

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    1. Just A Hat
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      he has been playing fantastic for United since January, so many people just remember him for his early mistakes

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      1. Kostja
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        if he could build some muscle to be better during corners and crosses when he has to battle with big forwards than he could be huge for united for many years.

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        1. Just A Hat
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          +1

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  8. super zlatan
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    3 baps DDG

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    1. 5678
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        I think he'd be on at least 1pt on the old bp system, but not this one.

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        1. epj448
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          +1

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    2. waitinginthelonggrass
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      Alot of transfer activity fpl wise. Looks like quite a few could rise this week. Knees jerking all around the world.

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    3. Essan
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      13 years, 7 months ago

      Cracking shot by Baines.

      So far I've seen nothing to make we want to get a ManU player in my squad - though I fully expect one or two as the season progresses.

      If it carries on like this, RVP on after 60 minutes?

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      1. Grimmaldi - Send in the Clo…
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        Everton are playing well though, United at Old Trafford playing against a weaker team will make it a whole different thing.

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    4. isacki: full casual
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      Isn't it lovely when teams keep it on the ground?

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      1. Shipstontrev
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        +1 no wonder Stoke are so unpopular/

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        1. isacki: full casual
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          Aerial bombardment is hard to watch, it feels like watching war.

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      2. Grimmaldi - Send in the Clo…
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        Been a pleasure to watch.

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    5. In Tommy We Trust
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      DDG is a show pony. Yes, a very good one but he didn't need to dive for that free kick

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      1. Gaz Downright
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        • 15 Years
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        Diving show ponies.

        Sounds oddly interesting.

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        1. In Tommy We Trust
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          Will be at Rio 2016 if I had my way 🙂

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      2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
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        13 years, 7 months ago

        Sorry about this. IDIOT!!!

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        1. In Tommy We Trust
          • 15 Years
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          What?

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          1. Call Me Old Fashioned
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            Your are an idiot is what i think he is saying...

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            1. In Tommy We Trust
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              I know and he's wrong

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          2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
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            You are saying silly things. 🙂

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            1. In Tommy We Trust
              • 15 Years
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              Never said he wasn't having a good game or anything, just said he didn't need to dive for that free kick. He does over exaggerate everything.

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      3. Chris_Fàbregas #DOOS…
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        He definitely anticipated it, and it was definitely one for the cameras.

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        1. In Tommy We Trust
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          thanks

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      4. Grimmaldi - Send in the Clo…
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        Watching a goalkeeper who desires to make it entertaining is not a bad thing. Pleasure to watch the young chap.

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    6. johnny_
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      DDG 3 bonus, fellaini 2, pienaar 1? 🙂

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      1. THE BAD
        • 15 Years
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        if it finishes HT

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    7. shegull
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      Wasn't that bit lucky by DDG? I mean if Baines would've stroke it to the left then it would've been in with DDG out of it...

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      1. Bend It Like Bennett
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        I reckon DDG might have read which way it was going by Baines run up, just like reading which way a penalty is going

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        1. shegull
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          emm. they aren't reading them. they just geuss and jump as much as they can.

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          1. 1966 was a great year for E…
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            Ray Clemence over here...

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      2. Twisted Saltergater
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        Yep, got a bit lucky predicting where Baines was putting it, I think.

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    8. Licky
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      Who else thinks RVP will without a doubt start next week?

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      1. CarelessGenius©
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        Me. He's my free transfer.

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      2. super zlatan
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        13 years, 7 months ago

        Yes he will start with Rooney. And Rooney will score a hattie

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      3. Jonny
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        • 14 Years
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        without a doubt

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      4. Qubit
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        13 years, 7 months ago

        I think he will, but will only play 70 odd mins. (Which is enough to do damage)

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      5. Royal5
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        Depends on how he play when/if he comes on. May be rusty, no pre season

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    9. mufc802
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      What a fantastic half. de Gea brilliant saves. Fellaini causing no end of problems. Kagawa looking good so is Cleverley. RVP to come on around 60 mins.

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    10. FPLFrontline
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      13 years, 7 months ago

      I’ve scored 78 points this GW so far (Lamps (c), Mata, Ivan and Harte still to play).

      I’ve transfered Silva for Michu already.

      Should I do Noble to Nasri also and take a 4 point hit? I have £3.5m in bank and if Nasri rises- can't afford...

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      1. super zlatan
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        U need a pair of crutches to stabilise those knees. Are u sure your name isn't mr jerky?

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        1. FPLFrontline
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          haha- I'll prob haul 100 points this week 🙂

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          1. super zlatan
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            I would say u will. Great score so far.

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            1. FPLFrontline
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 13 Years
              13 years, 7 months ago

              Cheers Pal- how you getting on? Hazard looked good, so does Pienaar.

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      2. waitinginthelonggrass
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        I think I would. Nasri looks like he could be very dangerous this year.

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      3. Shipstontrev
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        13 years, 7 months ago

        Yes, give us a chance!

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      4. Jimmers
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        Why? A long season - no need to be taking point hits so early

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      5. Zero
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        They scored well this week so they'll score well every week, right? That's how it works, yeah guys?

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        1. FPLFrontline
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
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          Form- Swansea have favourable fixtures. The rest is complete luck.

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    11. Milky
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      13 years, 7 months ago

      Are people expecting Aguero to drop in price tonight?

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      1. DLL18
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        Doubtful

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      2. Perfect Curve
        • 14 Years
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        Looking at the stats it seems as though over 1000 have brought him in....! Mental.

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        1. Jonny
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          more have taken him out though 😉 some people like a gamble

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      3. super zlatan
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        Maybe, maybe not..

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    12. COMH
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      I really dislike Nani.

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    13. In Tommy We Trust
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      13 years, 7 months ago

      Wake up Nani and smell the transfer window 🙂

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    14. Roger Hernandez
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      rvp to start against fulham definitely

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    15. Infinite Sheldon
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      Bring on RVP now.

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    16. COMH
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      Rooney needs to go on a low carb diet and do some sprint training

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      1. super zlatan
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        Looool

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      2. Drip Doctor
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        He played like this all last season. Didn't stop him scoring.

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        1. COMH
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 7 months ago

          He will still get goals. Pretty standard for playing up top for United with the service he gets. He could do so much more with his ability if the application was there though. That's why CR7 was great for Man U. Pushed Rooney to become a better player.

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      3. Shipstontrev
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        13 years, 7 months ago

        You don't need to be thin to take a pen., look at Lampard! 😉

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        1. COMH
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          Haha true. Heavy hitters. Literally.

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          1. Shipstontrev
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            😆

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    17. Drip Doctor
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      Took De Gea out of my team to get Rafael. Classic.

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      1. Feanor
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 7 months ago

        Started Reading's crappy keeper over de Gea.

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      2. Kostja
        • 14 Years
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        same here :D, but at least Rafa is on my bench, hopefully hell play the next one.

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      3. Chazza
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        I doubled up, if Rafael doesn't come on I've got Demel to come in. Regardless, United could well get 3 clean sheets in the next 3 fixtures.

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        1. Drip Doctor
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          13 years, 7 months ago

          Haven't looked too solid today...

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    18. @ImpressiveTackl
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      Pienaar and Fellaini playing awesome again. Thank goodness for DDG.

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
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        Fellaini, anyway. Hard work being done by Gibson too.

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      2. GuyIncognito
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        Baines has been great as well.

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    19. celtic10000
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      Off topic questions but ...

      Is it better to hold onto aguero? was his injury that bad?

      Am i an idiot for buying jenkinson (arsenal) and will he play when kosielny is back?

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      1. COMH
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 7 months ago

        8 points for Jenkinson is far from idiotic. Mertesacker will come out the team for Koscielny. Jenkinson to continue at RB until Sagna is back.

        We will know more about Aguero;s injury in a day or two. Wait and see.

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      2. JOHNNYD
        • 13 Years
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        No and no, wait and see. Good choice till Sagna is back.

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    20. PogChamp
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      DDG benched for DGW Federici. Annoyed!

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      1. Ibracadabra
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        Same here. Still 45 minutes to go and long season. Also benched McClean [6] and Demel [6] but such is life. Zabaleta [1] and Taarabt [2] preferred instead. Ups and downs of this beautiful game...

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      2. Bolt-on
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        Same

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      3. Epic Fail
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        It's only half time.

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      4. moment
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
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        He could keep a clean sheet at Stamford Bridge. Or get 92346 save points.

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    21. isacki: full casual
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      Summary of the half?

      Baines +
      Fellaini +
      Pienaar +
      Kagawa +
      DDG+

      Nani --
      Welbeck -

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
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        Crap. Sorry.

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        1. isacki: full casual
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          I included Welbeck just for you Doos!

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          1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
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            It is still a poor summary, imo. 🙂

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            1. isacki: full casual
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              Let's see yours Mr Differential...

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              1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
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                Baines -
                Fellaini + +
                Pienaar -
                Kagawa -
                DDG + +

                Nani - -
                Welbeck + +
                Scholes+
                Vidic+
                Rooney -

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                1. rickatatastan
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                  No.

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      2. Bolt-on
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        I agree with all but kagawa - not that he shoul be a -

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      3. System builder
        • 13 Years
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        yeah DDG is the man in the half.. Fellaini is good in aerial balls.. and he is creating problems for united defence with his height..
        link up play between pienaar, jelavic and fellaini looks good at the moment...
        kagawa is ok..he should have got one assist if welbeck scored it....

        overall its hard to say but everton are clearly on the front foot.. they are bullying man u at the moment except DDG.

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      4. Munsoned
        • 14 Years
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        I now understand why saf is not a huge fan of nani

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        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
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          Good man. 🙂

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      5. rickatatastan
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        Pretty much.

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    22. Grounderz
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      *Takes out note and writes 'De Gea priority level 3'.

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      1. CarelessGenius©
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        Fed better save a Lamps penalty and keep a cleanie......

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        1. Grounderz
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          No, he can't because I have Lamps. 😆

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      2. @ImpressiveTackl
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        How many levels are there?

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        1. Grounderz
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          Technically, ten levels as the season progresses but at the moment, five levels.

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      3. GREENDREAMS11
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        This game isn't finished just yet and united defence are all over the place.

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        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGeniusâ…
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          Correct. But so is their midfield.

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        2. Kostja
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          that just means more points for DDG

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          1. GREENDREAMS11
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            No, if he concedes it's less.

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            1. Old Man
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              • 14 Years
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              No, if he concedes it's fewer.
              (apologies - I'm in wine induced pedant mode)

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        3. @ImpressiveTackl
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          Yeah but not really DDG's fault is it? He's giving a good representation of himself so far, cementing first choice status.

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          1. Grounderz
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            Correct.

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        4. Call Me Old Fashioned
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          Half of our first choice back 4 is injured. And half of the other half is Evra.

          That is why

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          1. GREENDREAMS11
            • 16 Years
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            The reason why isn't the issue. The defence they have put out are all over the place and might easily concede in the second half AJ

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    23. Perfect Curve
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      At work... What (if anything) has Jelavic contributed?

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      1. Kostja
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        Midfielders are looking better value IMO, Pienaar and Fellaini especially

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      2. super zlatan
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        Not much. But felliani has looked a handful. And playing oop

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