[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.

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  1. OPTA FPL
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Pen for WBA

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    1. OPTA FPL
      13 years, 11 months ago

      sorry, fault outside the box

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    2. moment
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      13 years, 11 months ago

      Nope.

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  2. Parm
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Sexually arousing.

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  3. Gooders
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Ah Sterling over Michu! He plays much better in the hole than up top.

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  4. Yome
    13 years, 11 months ago

    I need Mata to score now to cover Michu's loss

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  5. thattreblefeeling
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Ah Michu scores and benched for me

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  6. Dr. Rog
    13 years, 11 months ago

    newcastle cant defend. thought this might be saylors season but he is now taking the role of Scharner and Kolarov in my team od previous seasons and getting me absolutely no points.

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  7. Call Me Old Fashioned
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Bugger, Nelsen will come on if Mata doesn't play. Should have put Davies as 1st sub

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  8. r0nh
    13 years, 11 months ago

    I had made the decision to bench Michu & play Sterling.

    Sterling got that assist.

    I was feeling rather proud of myself.

    Then Michu scored 🙁

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    1. Son is Rising
      13 years, 11 months ago

      same lol

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  9. JK - Cønt ⭐
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    13 years, 11 months ago

    want some Arsenal coverage in a few weeks and some WBA cover

    I have Morrison atm, and can sell Jelly for Giroud, but do we think Theo and Long might be a better option

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  10. Efan Ekoku Pops
    13 years, 11 months ago

    My Sky team is on fire!!! Shame, I'm only interested in FPL 🙁

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  11. Somalion
    13 years, 11 months ago

    It sounds pathetic but that Michu goal has nearly brought me to tears with happiness.

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    1. Henry Hill
      13 years, 11 months ago

      😆 You take this game way too serious!

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      1. Somalion
        13 years, 11 months ago

        Ever since the WC it's been all downhill, I really really needed this 😀

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    2. Call Me Old Fashioned
      13 years, 11 months ago

      It brings me one point close to the 20pt mark. Pathetic last 2 weeks for me

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      1. Somalion
        13 years, 11 months ago

        I'm the same, my WC team looked decent and the midfield has just fallen to pieces, have been fixing it 1 transfer at a time.

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    3. Parm
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      13 years, 11 months ago

      I have an erection.

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      1. Somalion
        13 years, 11 months ago

        Well hello sailor!

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  12. Licky
    13 years, 11 months ago

    I bet you Mata will come in to save the day but get no points and Sterling will stay on my bench.

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    1. SC not pearls before swine
      13 years, 11 months ago

      Same. Wish de matteo would just bring him and save me the suspense...

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  13. Mr Smith
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Really need Chelsea to score so mata doesn't come on.

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  14. lfcserg
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Now my day has turned around whats everybody's scores? im on 29 with 4 players 😉

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    1. Evs
      • Has Moderation Rights
      13 years, 11 months ago

      31 with 4 to play including Rvp (c)

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    2. MJ6987
      13 years, 11 months ago

      29 as well. I suspect this is fairly run of the mill cos virtually all the popular players are getting in on the action.

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  15. Viper
    13 years, 11 months ago

    I benched Michu for Sterling 🙂 It was always going to be a risk!

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    1. LeBron - King of Argentina
      13 years, 11 months ago

      Told ya to play Michu

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  16. waitinginthelonggrass
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Mata to Silva

    Ba to Giroud for me.

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  17. Lizard Lips
    13 years, 11 months ago

    suaaaaaaaaaarez AGAIN

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  18. denial
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Mad stuff.

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  19. Rödallegabomb ᴿᴮ
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Has to be moses and torres off surely, maybe sturridge!?!

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  20. SirStevieG
    13 years, 11 months ago

    HE SCORES WHEN HE WANTS BABYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!

    HATERS GONNA HATE

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  21. Licky
    13 years, 11 months ago

    I love you Suarez!

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  22. GunsnRoses
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Suarez 2nd oneeeeeeeeeeeeee

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  23. Parm
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Well....

    Ba to Giroud this week.

    Bale to Silva next week.

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  24. FPL Daniel
    13 years, 11 months ago

    And this debate Sterling or Michu its still on !!!

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  25. Billy Gilmore
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Suarez again

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  26. lfc123
    13 years, 11 months ago

    LUIIIIS!!

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    1. lfc123
      13 years, 11 months ago

      *captain..

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  27. Holy See
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Suarez 2-0. Enrique assist. 5.7, very high up the pitch bless 'im.

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  28. fredwestham
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Right Leighton...let's have some attacking returns...

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  29. Sleep Talk
    13 years, 11 months ago

    Not again...

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  30. Parm
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    13 years, 11 months ago

    If I had one bullet....

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    1. Mr Smith
      13 years, 11 months ago

      You'd probably miss?

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