[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. Piggs Boson
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    13 years, 4 months ago

    With so many temptations at the moment, i think this is the week to save a FT...

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    1. Rafabio
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      13 years, 4 months ago

      You are so right Giggsy

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  2. JK - Cønt ⭐
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    • 14 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    MIICCCHHUUUUUUU

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

      Goal by any chance 🙂 ?

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      1. JK - Cønt ⭐
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        13 years, 4 months ago

        indeed 😀

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  3. Licky
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    13 years, 4 months ago

    I took Michu out for Fellaini. Not looking so great now.

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  4. blue cheese
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    13 years, 4 months ago

    Michu goal, Hernandez assist.

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    1. Piggs Boson
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      13 years, 4 months ago

      I got excited when you said Hernanedez assist 😀

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      1. blue cheese
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        13 years, 4 months ago

        😛

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  5. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
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    13 years, 4 months ago

    Suarez is now the top scorer in the league!

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  6. Sleep Talk
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    13 years, 4 months ago

    At last! MICHU MY MAN! 😀

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  7. Dr. Rog
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    13 years, 4 months ago

    Baines - you have 2 more weeks to translate your superb game into fantasy points

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  8. denial
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    13 years, 4 months ago

    YEsssssssssss!!!!!!!

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  9. potatoace
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    • 14 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    the diving header king strikes again!

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  10. COMH
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    13 years, 4 months ago

    Michu!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Evs - Season keeper 🙂

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  11. Red Devil Swede
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    13 years, 4 months ago

    There u go Michu lovers

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  12. Gaz Downright
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    13 years, 4 months ago

    such a depressing GW

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  13. Flying Assassins
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    13 years, 4 months ago

    Michu on my bench. Mata better not play.

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  14. FPL Daniel
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    13 years, 4 months ago

    mata please don't come in :(((((((((((

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    1. yash
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      13 years, 4 months ago

      Dont u want Chelsea to win?

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      1. crystalpalaceRus
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        13 years, 4 months ago

        Cares more about fantasy than his club it seems lol

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        1. Gaz Downright
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          13 years, 4 months ago

          Eh? His club is obviously Inter Milan.

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    2. Smakies
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      13 years, 4 months ago

      this

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  15. Colonel Shoe 肝池
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    13 years, 4 months ago

    and the michu sterling argument swings the other way lol.......ill never get this game

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  16. moment
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    13 years, 4 months ago

    Michu as well? Average will be high this week...

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

      Oh man.

      Funny though 😆 (sorry)

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    2. Alonso The Great Midfielder
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      13 years, 4 months ago

      haha nice one, next week dream about suarez hatrick

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  17. Burly - swear i wont ever (…
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    13 years, 4 months ago

    Sold cazorla for Mata three gameweeks ago, because Cazorla was doing very little, and Mata was a 'must have'.

    Since then.

    Cazorla = 20 (pre bonus)

    Mata = 5.

    This F**kin game.

    Anyone do similar?

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  18. Wingnut
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    13 years, 4 months ago

    Dropped Sterling for Michu - get in!!!

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  19. kraftwerker
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    13 years, 4 months ago

    Michu > Ben Arfa was an absolutely horrendous move.

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    1. kraftwerker
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      13 years, 4 months ago

      *Not this week, obviously, GW 9.

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  20. oomzee
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    13 years, 4 months ago

    Ha was just looking for Michu replacements. Very timely.

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  21. 5678
      13 years, 4 months ago

      3 clean sheets gone in 5 mins

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    • McDog
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      13 years, 4 months ago

      Michuuuuuuuuuuuuu
      You beauty!!!

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    • lfcserg
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      did aguero score again cause its got aguero 2 goals and silva 2 assists.

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    • hnmfm
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      13 years, 4 months ago

      CHOOO CHOOOO

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    • moment
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      13 years, 4 months ago

      Mata's coming on...

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    • Yome
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      13 years, 4 months ago

      damn I chosed Sterling instead of Michu

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    • Trigg ⭐️
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      13 years, 4 months ago

      All of my midfield have scored points ... I had grown used to 1-2-3-2!

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    • Son is Rising
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      13 years, 4 months ago

      Sky midfield is

      Hazard Cazorla Bale Sterling Michu! Top of the scout league here I come 🙂

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    • GREENDREAMS11
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      Michu goal

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