[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. Somalion
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    Giroud! Good finish from the lad!

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

    Cazorla assisted Giroud 🙂 🙂

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

    Cazorla assist!!

    Giroudddddd!!!!!!!

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  4. Bolt-on
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    Hopefully bale plays like a second striker now they are behind

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

      He won't.

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

        He's off for a nap I reckon.

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

    Yes Cazorla assist!!!

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

    Giroud. Santi assist it looked like

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

    Giroud, Caz assist

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

    Assist Cazorla.

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

    Santi assit, gee-roo goal.

    Jees....

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

      PS - I sold santi 🙁

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      1. Bullet Tooth Bony
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 4 months ago

        Same 🙁 but it was for Mata 🙂

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  10. JT's Dog
      13 years, 4 months ago

      friedel would have saved all of those goals

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

        Yeah right...

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

      Ba to Giroud or Bale to Walcott?

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

        The second one imo.

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

        Bale to Walcott, imo.

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

        Knee jerked ? 😉

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

        Bale to Walcott is looking ripe. Bale is stagnating.

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      5. FPLFamily (Lee)
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 4 months ago

        Massive KJ, Bale's next two fixtures are decent

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

      Santi to Giroud 😀

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

        Who did you captain?

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

          The stock standard...

          You?

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

            Berba, Giroud Vice

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

              I've got Berba vice.

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

            Is that RVP or Giroud? 😆

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

              Always go for the gunners CF 😉

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    • Smakies
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      KEPT FAITH IN YOU SANTI

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

      I hope fergie shows his players a clip of that play from Santi. Young could learn a lot from that

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

        Problem is Young isn't nearly a good enough player. If only we had an attacking mid capable of similar things....Possibly an Asian.... Perhaps with a name like Kagawa or something like that....

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

          😀 indeed, but then you would need a system where Kagawa could actually get on the ball.

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

            See below, didn't realise you meant the diving stuff 😛 Yeah, it's frustrating because I've watched him throughout his Dortmund career and he is the real deal they just need to sort out how to use him!

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

              He is gonna be great for you, its about when. Its a pity that Rooney is still relatively young so will be around for a while.

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

          Of course you mean diving. Apologies, I am a tit indeed 😛 Just watch Santi or Messi, never fall down when they're going for goal.

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

      Santi is class

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    • DOCLES
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      Unreal by Cazorla!

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    • Soopaboonch'o'lad…
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      Who for third striker from here on? Giroud, Ba or Suarez

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

        Still Suarez. Arsenal needs to score three to get one from Giroud.
        Pool 2 out of 3 at the same time ?

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    • Egg noodle
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      So why did I bring in Bale this week and captain him?

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

      Oh dear! Knew this wouldn't be pleasant viewing having no arse or spurs cover!

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

        It is extremely pleasant viewing whether you have any players in it or not!

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    • Stephen - Robot Daniels
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      Cazoooorrrrrrllllaaaaa assist

      He had a quiet first 30 but has played some great balls into the box in the last 15 mins

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

        Hes got freedom now that Arteta and Wilshere dont need him as they can boss the mid on their own

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

      This just shows how FF is pure luck. Spurs on top and Bale looking at good returns. Then stupid sending off.

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

        Adebayor must be feeling a right tit

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      2. SC not pearls before swine
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 4 months ago

        Nods sadly.

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

      Jelly to Giroud after next week, or wait till Everton host Arsenal?

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    • tm245
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      The we go, guys. Sharing with Santi isn't so bad, is it?

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

      Last season's 5-2 likely to be bettered here

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    • Crouchy
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      Cazorla assist!! bout time you did something!! more of that please for the ppl who kept faith in ya!!

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    • Djerbil
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      Someone should show that goal to Suarez and Young

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    • Flying Assassins
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      Having no attacking Arsenal players this GW seems to be a mistake.

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      1. Stephen - Robot Daniels
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 4 months ago

        Only since the red tbh, fancied Tevez to Giroud but his false yellow flag put me off

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

        Likewise. 🙁
        Still I'm happy with my lot........for now

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    • Yome
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      Good bye Bale, welcome Walcott/Silva

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    • Perchinho
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      Was gunna do Santi to Silva but I might have to get rid of Bale instead now! Or maybe not get David Silva?! Decisions decisions...

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    • Gaz Downright
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      Doing Cazorla → Mata instead of Tevez → Giroud has cost me 7 points so far.

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