[sbu_large_image] Dugout Discussion
17 November 2012 4373 comments
Mark Mark
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The Gameweek begins with a corker, with the Emirates paying host to a North London derby that promises much. Fantasy managers have plenty of interest in the game, with a slew of other big-hitters to come as the day progresses. Our Dugout Discussion chatroom is now open to catch all the emotion of the day’s events in real-time.

The team news from the Emirates is of interest. Wojciech Szczesny returns from an ankle problem to relegate Vito Mannone to the bench, while Olivier Giroud, Mikel Arteta and Theo Walcott are all fit to start, as is Bacary Sagna at right-back despite being a “big doubt” according to Arsene Wenger. Jack Wilshere returns from a ban to settle into the midfield, so Francis Coquelin drops to the bench. He’s joined there by Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain who shakes off a recent injury to be in contention.

The Spurs lineup looks attacking to say the least. Both Emmanuel Adebayor and Jermain Defoe start for the visitors, with Clint Dempsey dropping to the bench as Andre Villas-Boas looks to be fielding a more conventional 4-4-2. Hugo Lloris comes in for Brad Friedel in goal for only his second league start – a rather strange move, perhaps. Steven Caulker is also disappointed: he scored his first international goal in the week but also picked up a knock according to various sources and therefore sits out today. The Spurs boss goes with Kyle Naughton at left-back with Jan Vertonghen returning to his centre-back role alongside William Gallas.

Arsenal Starting XI: Szczesny, Sagna, Mertesacker, Koscielny, Vermaelen, Arteta, Cazorla, Wilshere, Walcott, Giroud, Podolski.

Tottenham Starting XI: Lloris, Walker, Vertonghen, Gallas, Naughton, Huddlestone, Sandro, Lennon, Bale, Defoe, Adebayor.

Mark Mark created the beast. He's now looking to tame it.

  1. Acquafresca
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    Long is a beast. So strong, bitching Luiz and Cahill right now. Inches away from 2-0

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  2. big oak
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    first bullet shot from hitzelberger
    if anyone remembers him from the WH era he know what i mean
    federici will feel his hands in the morning

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    1. bennydebull
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      Villa era surely

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      1. big oak
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 4 months ago

        that half relegation season with WH under grant

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      2. fredwestham
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 4 months ago

        This...played maybe 15 games for West Ham, about 150 games for Villa

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        1. big oak
          • 16 Years
          13 years, 4 months ago

          well i underestimated the average age on this blog 😉

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          1. fredwestham
            • 14 Years
            13 years, 4 months ago

            🙂

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  3. Red-United
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    13 years, 4 months ago

    Bit annoyed Everton didn't get that penalty, could have done with the Baines goal 😉

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  4. JK - Cønt ⭐
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    Cazorla is dropping tonight 😆

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    1. Viper
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      Surely that can be reversed if he gets a few transfers in?

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      1. JK - Cønt ⭐
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 4 months ago

        it can of course, he';s only on 101% so a couple of thousand transfers in should put it in reverse

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        1. tm245
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 4 months ago

          If he is at 101 he has already dropped since 103 an hour ago.

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    2. Grimmaldi - Send in the Clo…
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      I can't understand why people would be getting rid, but it just means fewer people getting points for a player I have no intention of taking out anyway. All good really.

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  5. FPL Daniel
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    HBA having a great game. Still not translated into pts.

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    1. Soccaholic
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      How well? Is he having shots on goal?

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  6. FPL Daniel
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    Suso injured, Henderson in

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    1. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      bad news for Suarez, Henderson is f'n awful

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  7. Timon
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    hba is playing good enough

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    1. megatronaldinho
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      well

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  8. olidooley
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    Anyone watching Liverpool?.....What's Suarez up to?

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    1. fredwestham
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      Playing a game of football...

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      1. OPTA FPL
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 4 months ago

        .................

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    2. Eddie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      Not alot, Wigan playing well and neither side creating much. Won a free kick, took it, skied it.

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      1. Eddie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 4 months ago

        Skyed.

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  9. Licky
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    I played Kaca over Sterling, good decision?

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    1. Smakies
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      time will tell

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    2. Eddie
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      So far... yes.

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  10. Acquafresca
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    13 years, 4 months ago

    From a non-FPL point of view,

    Chelsea just suck without Mata

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  11. Dr. Rog
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    Suarez booked for diving

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    1. Holy See
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      Stop it.

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    2. Evs
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      Misses next game. TW4T

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  12. Rafabio
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    Hazardddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddd

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  13. FPL Daniel
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    hazardddddddddddddddddddddddddddddd

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  14. moment
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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    13 years, 4 months ago

    Hazard scores. Azpi-wotsit assist.

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  15. Stern John Terry Wilson Pal…
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    13 years, 4 months ago

    Get in Hazard 🙂

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  16. Acquafresca
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    HAZAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRDDDDDDDDDD

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  17. Timon
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    michu fellaini suarez yellows why dont they come? 🙁

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    1. Jax
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      stop your whining

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  18. Thomass
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    HAZARDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD

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  19. emperikal
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    Hazard goal. Damn.... Wanted Mata on

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  20. GunsnRoses
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    Hazard scores

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    1. Pablitto
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      kicked him and bale (for mata and tony v) .... what a feckin move

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  21. Rafabio
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    1-1 Hazard equalizes

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  22. Red-United
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    Villa could get something against City, they've been pretty decent.

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  23. Holy See
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    Figueroa yellow.

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  24. moment
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    Might be OG for Hazard though... Hits Jones on way through.

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  25. blue cheese
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    Hazard!

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  26. Licky
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    Did Suso get injured?

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  27. Hitman MHK
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    Cazorla, Lambert, Hazard..
    Keep it coming!

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  28. FPL Daniel
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    It could be own goal from Olsson. Not sure

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  29. LewanGOALski
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    HAZARD !!! 😀

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  30. jamsiep
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    I'm a f**king idiot.

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    1. FPL Daniel
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      good after noon.

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    2. denial
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      No more an idiot than me. Took Hazard out?

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