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

    Silva!!!!!!!!

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  2. Royal5
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    SILVA!!!!!!

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

    SIlvaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

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

    FPL give it to Hazard

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

    When are Suarez , Michu and Fellaini gonna be booked? Second half or now?

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  6. Zep
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    Silva 😎

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

    SILVAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

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

    everton 2nd penalty denied

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  9. Dynamic
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    Tevez assist?

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

      Sounds like

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

        Sold him and Santi. Great.

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

    ooooh silva's my captain...NICE!

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    1. df34
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      Well done,good move before people like me join th ebandwagon:-)

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    2. 4-4-who?
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      +1 Differential come on!

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  11. meechamspowders
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    Silva 😀

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

    Everton denied another clear penalty. As an Everton fan, and a Baines owner, this is infuriating.

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

    YESSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!! You utter beauty!~!!!!!!!1

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

    Took Hazard out, refused to get Silva, Cazorla or Walcott. Got Valencia.

    Absolute horror show.

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

      Valencia will score some points tonight.

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

      Ouch. I took Caz out for Silva, Kun out for Saurez.

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  15. Art Vandelay
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    Baines should have had 2 pens. 🙁

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

      did u see morisson's gk save for jelavic shot?

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    2. fergalc90
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      gonna need RVP to run amok now

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

    Is anyone here actually watching the chelsea game or just implying its an og? well fpl gave it so i dunno

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

      I'm watching. Hazard headed back across goal, probably going in at far post, deflection takes it in on near. Can't see it not being given.

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

    Damn, why didn't I take that hit 🙁

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  18. 4-4-who?
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    SILVA you are a footballing god.

    (c) FTW!!!!

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  19. Owd Big 'Ed
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    SILVA! YES!

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  20. GREENDREAMS11
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    Silvaaaaaaaa

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  21. Qubit
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    I really want to get in Silva. But Santi and Bale scoring points today make it hard to know who to shift!

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

    Silva and Hazard in my team, and there I was having doubts earlier today 🙂

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

    The Hazard header was definitely on target.

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  24. BRK
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    The only sensible transfer to be made last week was Silva in.

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    1. Stern John Terry Wilson Pal…
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      What a ridiculous statement 😐

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  25. Granville
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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    • 16 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    That's better did Haz->Silva

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

    Priest u prick bringing Valencia? !!!!!!!!!

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

      Ermmm, okay.

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    2. Drip Doctor
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      😆

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

    Tevez assist verified?

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

      Yep...

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  28. Gobigorgohome
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    Why Oh Why I did not take that hit? 🙁

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

    Silva scores ... bandwagon was up and now it is running 🙂

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  30. Piggs Boson
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    Maybe not...

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