[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.

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

    Come on Bale, a consolation brace.

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

      Good start.

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

        🙂

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    2. df34
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      • 13 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      🙂 :-):-)

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

    Cazorla just oozes class

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

      Lol at those who transferred out , they were warned -
      Patience is a virtue !

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  3. bdwhite91
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    Hart, Maicon, Kompany, Nastasic, Clichy, Barry, Yaya, Nasri, Silva, Tevez, Aguero

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

    No mata 🙂

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

    Bale, Mata and Cazorla, the holy trinity. Guess which one I sold?

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

      OMFG!!!! 😀

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

        you can add Silva to that list. i sold cazorla

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  6. @FPLStrategist
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    13 years, 4 months ago

    Ugh cant believe Aguero starts. Aguero to Suarez not so hot now:-( on the plus side...Cazorla!!! 😀

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

    Bale

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

    Now bale scores 🙂

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

    Si are you out there? I told ya Romeu will start!

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  10. Blue-Ghosts
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    i hate santi cazorla

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

    BALE GET THE CHUFF IN!!!!

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

    Bale scores

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

    Yeeesssss Bale !!!

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  14. Canadian Football
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    • 14 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    Need Hazard and Michu to repay my faith now.....that coupled with an RVP brace and i might even make love to my wife tonight!

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

    Thank you Gareth 😀

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

    Garefffff Balleeeeee huzza!

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  17. FORCA INTER
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    ahahah Bale

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  18. Just_Ty
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    • 16 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    Gareth, why?

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

    Bale... superb

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  20. 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 rival

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

    Get in Bale!

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  22. Drip Doctor
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    • 15 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    Gareth, never doubted him!

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  23. Tommy Tynans Left Shin Pad
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    -4 to bring in mata.

    Fail. My worst decision of the season.

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

    Bale scores!!

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

    Bale!

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

    bale out!!!!!!! everybody sell bale asap !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  27. Mr Smith
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    Ripper, Welsh Wizard!

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  28. bdwhite91
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    Oooh I might get Defoe's assist with Mata being benched. BALE!

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  29. Make United Great Again
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    YESSSS BALE

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  30. Red Devil Swede
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    BALE GOAL

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