[sbu_large_image] Dugout Discussion
17 November 2012 4373 comments
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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. PogChamp
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    Mata and Ivan benched! I freakin hate FF sometimes.

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  2. The Chosen One...
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    Damn Mata......get McAnuff off the bench

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    1. Buck The Trent
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      13 years, 4 months ago

      Clyde my first sub lol,

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  3. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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    • 16 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    I have dodged so many bullets! Nearly got Mata ... 🙂

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    1. Billy Gilmore
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      Nearly did Santi –> Mata myself 😀

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      1. Waldaz
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        13 years, 4 months ago

        I did it, yay.

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      2. Kane Toads
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 4 months ago

        I did .. 🙁

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    2. Pork Pie Sausage Roll
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      13 years, 4 months ago

      I took that one for you 🙁

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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        13 years, 4 months ago

        Sorry! 🙁

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    3. Leyther
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      + 1 someone on here talked me out of it last night 🙂

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  4. Professor Abel X
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    • 13 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    Certainly not convinced with Walcott. Will be giving him a wide berth

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    1. GOB
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      13 years, 4 months ago

      if i had no arsenal cover i would get him, as i already have Caz I wont be wasting a transfer though. He gets to the byline and drills it in so consistently, bound to get a lot of assists.

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

        consistently by his standards I should say.

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        1. Professor Abel X
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          • 13 Years
          13 years, 4 months ago

          May be a strange thing to say, but he gets assists so I guess a fantasy prospect, but just not a good footballer!

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          1. Professor Abel X
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            13 years, 4 months ago

            Haha good timing

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      2. Eddie
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        • 13 Years
        13 years, 4 months ago

        Especially with that head of Giroud. He's also making lots of dangerous runs into the box. I think he looks a very decent proposition.

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

          And there you go.

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  5. Ginkapo FPL
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    13 years, 4 months ago

    Walcott given 5 mins up front to keep him sweet

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  6. Blue-Ghosts
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    13 years, 4 months ago

    obviously i regret selling cazorla this week because of his 18 point haul, but i think it will pay off and prove to be the right decision

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    1. kieran0426
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      13 years, 4 months ago

      18 point haul? an i missing something?

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    2. Feanor
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      18? 13 with BP max.

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    3. SC not pearls before swine
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      13 years, 4 months ago

      18? Did he get another one?

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  7. Revival
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    • 13 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    15min without a goal, what's going on?

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

    I sold Santi some weeks ago, he scores well today but I'm not worried at all, just a game vs 10 men Spurs, that'll be blind love for rivals .

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  9. GunsnRoses
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    13 years, 4 months ago

    2 players I took out this week for a hit scoring 12 points. So it means 2 I took in should score 16 to be profitable (NOT in the long run though)

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  10. Hazmat
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    I missed the game. What did Adebayor do, please?

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    1. FPL Daniel
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      13 years, 4 months ago

      played t best game for arsenal 😛

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

        Ah, silly tackle, thanks.

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

      Scored a goal you will be pleased to hear

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  11. @Bryan
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    I got this lads, I take out Pod and Cazorla, cue 3 goals for Pod in the last two, 2 and an assist for Cazorla in the last 3.

    Hmm.

    Captain Aguero, do your thing. Please.

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

      cahones.

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  12. Gaz Downright
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    • 15 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    GALLAS!"#$!#$ Ive had enough

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  13. Optimus.
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    suddenly i cant fit in both mata/silva just yet

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  14. jonesy_in_the_laundry_room
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    I predict big points for hazard

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  15. artem.kz
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    Why is Gallas so BAAAD ??

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  16. The Chosen One...
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    Baps prediction

    Cazorla 3
    Pod 2
    Bale 1

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    1. Call Me Old Fashioned
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      No spurs players will get Baps

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

      dont give prediction if you dont know any stats

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    3. Absinthe Minded
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      walcot

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    4. lfc123
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      *walcott 2

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

    Dempsey has looked rubbish

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    1. GOB
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      13 years, 4 months ago

      you can tell he doesn't want to be at spurs

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      1. Bolt-on
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        13 years, 4 months ago

        So much

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    2. Gaz Downright
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      • 15 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      +1

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  18. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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    • 16 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    Cazorla should finesse the bonus, here ... happy days! 🙂

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    1. emperikal
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      13 years, 4 months ago

      Was hoping for more from Giroud but can't complain! Having Bale helps a bit as well 🙂

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    2. Ginkapo FPL
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      13 years, 4 months ago

      I disagree

      Walcott 3baps

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      1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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        • 16 Years
        13 years, 4 months ago

        Nah. Missed twice.

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

          Cazorla has missed too. Depends on shots on target also.

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

    Walcott scoresssssssssssssss

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

    Marveaux is so shite even Fergie starts ahead of him now.

    Between him, Noble and Kebe that 5th mid slot of mine has been a curse.

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

      my 5th midfielder spot was blessed till you got Kebe

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

        well relax then, I'm selling him this week,

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

          I sold for Walcott. Taarabt has the honour now

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

            It will be rotating for me

            Morrison or Michu most likely

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  21. UKG
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    Same score as feb then

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  22. Billy Gilmore
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    5-2 again?

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  23. Feanor
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    Walcott goal.

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

    Walcott scores

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  25. Demí
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    THEOOOOOOOOOOO

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  26. Parm
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    Bloody Walcott.

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  27. Lizard Lips
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    Told you.

    Cazorla to Walcott not a FAIL.

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    1. Alton E.
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      =DDD

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    2. Orange Thunder
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      Haha, well played, sir.

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    3. Call Me Old Fashioned
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      Could be if Caz gets more baps 😀

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    4. Granville
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      • 16 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      Walcott makes all the difference to Arsenal. Although tbh it's difficult making too many judgements about this game since it was all opened up with the sending off.

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  28. crystalpalaceRus
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    13 years, 4 months ago

    Who would get the 3 now? Caz or Walcott

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

    Theo might have just stolen the 3 BAPS from Santi

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  30. Mulder
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    Christ Tottenham what a gift

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