[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. moment
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    Oh so nearly, Bale again...

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    1. Feanor
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      Monkey Magic failed that time.

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      1. Ginkapo FPL
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        monkey magic never fails

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  2. Rafabio
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    Selfish from Bale there. Had Defoe for the tap in

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  3. Owd Big 'Ed
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    Selfish from Bale.

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  4. Crouchy
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    bale calm the fook down , 1 goal was bad enough to take

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  5. sminkypinky
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    Ooooohhh

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  6. Top Heavy
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    City lineup anyone?

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    1. Viper
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      Tevez, Aguero & Silva start, all you need to know 😉

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    2. bdwhite91
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      Hart, Maicon, Kompany, Nastasic, Clichy, Yaya, Barry, Silva, Nasri, Tevez, Kun

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      1. Nopli
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        No Kolarov 🙁

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    3. Top Heavy
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      thanks lads

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      1. tommys
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        Zabeleta in scout picks ??? ooooooooossssssshhhhhhh

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  7. Parm
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    So, no Mata?

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    1. Kagawa-san-mia
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      no mata

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    2. moment
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      Bench. 10 minute cameo no doubt.

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      1. Licky
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        Unless Oscar were to get injured.

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    3. bdwhite91
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      Bench, Defoe might come on for me 😀

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    1. Stern John Terry Wilson Pal…
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      Nice thanks

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    2. Keane There Dunne That
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      Tanks

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  8. The Mighty I
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    Caz is the key to Arsenal, baps surely.

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  9. Drip Doctor
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    Magical from Cazorla

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  10. artem.kz
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    who assisted bale?

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    1. blue cheese
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      Sandro

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      1. Eddie
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        oh

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    2. Eddie
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      Vert i think.

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    3. Parm
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      Sandro.

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    4. Smakies
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      sandro

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    5. moment
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      Sandro I think

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  11. MJ6987
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    Sorry Eunuch Jelly, but I am taking this as a win from our (good natured) debate last night

    http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2012/11/16/spot-the-differential-gameweek-12/comment-page-6/#comment-4342690

    Re people doing Bale / Caz > Mata being crazy for those who CBA

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    1. Kagawa-san-mia
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      kept my bale captain because of u last night
      cheers

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      1. MJ6987
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        Wow, I wouldn't have been confident of captaining him! Nice one

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  12. Top Heavy
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    So my Kolarov punt didnt pay off!!

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  13. DVassell
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    Faith in bale and Santi paying off now Michu and tevez must destroy

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  14. Bolt-on
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    Can't believe ivanovic out for chelsea

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    1. moment
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      RDM playing catch up in his mini-league

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      1. GunsnRoses
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        😆

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  15. charliec1903
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    Bale (VC), relieved he has notched a few points. Was slightly worried RVP won't be starting and I would end up with four points!

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    1. Kagawa-san-mia
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      bale capt here

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    2. Absinthe Minded
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      rvp CAPT
      sANTI vcAPT HERE

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  16. clockwork
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    Who to drop for silva?
    Bale, Mata or Cazorla

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    1. Blue-Ghosts
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      cazorla

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    2. bob fossil
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      none

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      1. MJ6987
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        +1

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    3. don parcheesi
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      none. its a sideways move, any of the players you're replacing will score just as well as silva any week. Silva will get points, sure, but so will those three. Save the transfer

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  17. Pinoche
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    Michu playing in the hole or as a striker?

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    1. Demí
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      Hole

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      1. MJ6987
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        Nice. Newcastle defence dodgy without Colo as well

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    2. blue cheese
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      Hole. Schechter striker.

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    3. Beavis
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      Hole

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    4. Evs
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      Hole

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    5. Pinoche
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      Thanks everyone.

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  18. Somalion
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    So no Mata.... Oh dear.

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    1. Parm
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      Yep 🙁

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      1. Somalion
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        Very disappointed by that, Chelsea need the win as well so very odd to be resting him.

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  19. Pork Pie Sausage Roll
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    Put on the Scotland match already BBC you shower of incompetent shits

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  20. Valar(Keith)
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    Rival benched bale for Pogbrenyak.. hope pog comes on @ some point now. Who benches bale for a derby???

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    1. Billy Gilmore
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      Who benches Bale, full stop?

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      1. Feanor
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        I wish I did last week. Cost me 9 points not playing Nolan.

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  21. bdwhite91
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    Stay on the bench, Mata. I want 22 points from this match lol

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  22. GunsnRoses
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    Bad first touch from Walcott

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  23. JK - Cønt ⭐
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    Must say I'm surprised Gazzaniga is starting

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  24. Evs
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    Be great of spurs nick another soon

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    1. Evs
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      *if

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  25. The Devil Wears Prada
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    ivan and mata benched.. for CL?

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  26. Somalion
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    Santos warming up!!!

    8-4 Spurs, has to be!

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  27. Djerbil
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    nervous times

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    1. Evs
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      Squeaky bum?

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  28. Djerbil
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    Oh no Andre Santos FFS

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  29. cechmate
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    Bale's away form is fantastic.

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