[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. shegull
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    13 years, 4 months ago

    Well the Derby is fully on now

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  2. Chu Young Ping Pong
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    13 years, 4 months ago

    Arsenal will win now -.- Stupid Ade

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  3. Locarno
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    13 years, 4 months ago

    I GUARANTEE someone, somewhere bought Ade after the goal and before the card.

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    1. bdwhite91
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      13 years, 4 months ago

      Daniel

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    2. Les Bleus
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      13 years, 4 months ago

      Hahaha

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    3. Zep
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      13 years, 4 months ago

      😀

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    4. Soccaholic
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      13 years, 4 months ago

      HAHAHAHJAAAA

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    5. JK - Cønt ⭐
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      13 years, 4 months ago

      Doosra 😛

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      1. Ginkapo FPL
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        13 years, 4 months ago

        Its ok he didnt. I felt the need to check

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    6. Mindless Freak
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      13 years, 4 months ago

      Umadebayor?

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

      +1 Well deserved, love when people jump the gun and get stung for it.

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

        Hhahahaha. I bet there is someone. I am not huge Ade fan. I was without him for so long last year. I had VDV and Bale. Doos maybe?

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    8. Sarri-ball
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      13 years, 4 months ago

      I never Did a swap but did check how much he was. Yep if Folk have its there on fault jumping gun so quick atleast wait till sat nite as no prices can change etc.

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  4. Crouch Potato!
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    13 years, 4 months ago

    Shortest bandwagon ever!

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    1. reply fail
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      13 years, 4 months ago

      O, please.

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  5. reply fail
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    13 years, 4 months ago

    That was the shortest bandwagon in history

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    1. Rafabio
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      13 years, 4 months ago

      Yup! LOL

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    2. Crouch Potato!
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      Uncanny.

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      1. reply fail
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        13 years, 4 months ago

        Deja vu

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  6. Colonel Shoe 肝池
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    13 years, 4 months ago

    right move bale up to lone striker, defoe to wing.... 😉

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  7. Hello. Yes, This is Dog
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    13 years, 4 months ago

    bandwagon over 😆

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  8. Jimmers
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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    13 years, 4 months ago

    Ade you idiot - probably spoiled what looked like a great game. Spurs back to one up front for the next 3 games!

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    1. Piggs Boson
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      13 years, 4 months ago

      If this was a United match, would it have been the ref who spoiled the game? 😀

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

        haha!

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

    9/1 spurs red card for those who missed it.

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  10. r0nh
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    13 years, 4 months ago

    I just put Adebayor in my team 5 minutes ago 🙁

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    1. Somalion
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      13 years, 4 months ago

      Joking?

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      1. r0nh
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        13 years, 4 months ago

        Of course!!

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  11. Rafabio
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    13 years, 4 months ago

    How will Spurs line up now? 4-4-1?

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

    All on Defoe for the next 3 games then

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

    What an absolute idiot. 100% red card. Come on Arsenal!

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

      Really? He wasn't going at speed or anything, it didn't look that dangerous to me, given that Cazorla's leg was nowhere near grounded. 50/50 imo

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

        Ha, you must be joking!

        Lunged in at speed, feet in the air, nowhere near the ball, clattered Cazorla's ankle.

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

          Yes, letter of the law, it was a red, I agree. Just don't think it was very dangerous; it wasn't high speed, Cazorla's rolls were forced, not due to momentum.

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  14. Gamoriola of the Galaxy (Eu…
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    13 years, 4 months ago

    I am now bricking it: I shipped Cazorla.

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

      Same. But as an Arsenal fan, I'd rather we won the game

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

    Scews my Bale points probably, but this should be interesting.

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    1. bdwhite91
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      13 years, 4 months ago

      screws* I can't type this early in the morning apparently...

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    2. GOB
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      13 years, 4 months ago

      i can see spurs being under a lot of pressure and counter attacking so could suit him. I'm still hopeful.

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

    Lol Adebayor bandwagon still lasted longer than the Kagawa one on here......

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  17. Scribe
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    Why does a striker make a challenge like that..idiot...

    Caz rolling on the ground like a little pansy didnt help

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

      Ade foot was way off the ground with studs showing. Didn't matter what Caz did

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

        Caz was in mid air

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    2. Locarno
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      13 years, 4 months ago

      Don't call Santi "second-half hat-trick" Cazorla a pansy.

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  18. Locarno
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    13 years, 4 months ago

    Ade must have captained Walcott. What an idiot.

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  19. Blue Teets
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    13 years, 4 months ago

    Slow down you TWATS

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  20. Valar(Keith)
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    13 years, 4 months ago

    Defoe wagon yet again.. i may hop on

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

      Kinda glad I hung on to him now.

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

      Glad I went against the majority and kept Defoe. heh

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  21. Make United Great Again
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    13 years, 4 months ago

    Bale won't rip it up now 🙁

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

    *Waits for a Wilshere red card*

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

      How I would 😆

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

        😀

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  23. Spencer
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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    • 14 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    How's Bale been playing?

    I guess Spurs will go defensive now and try and nick another on the counter?

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  24. OPTA FPL
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    13 years, 4 months ago

    Bale 2p confirmed! Stupid Adebayor

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  25. @ImpressiveTackl
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    13 years, 4 months ago

    DIE ADEBAYOR DIE?

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    1. reply fail
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      13 years, 4 months ago

      🙂 🙂 🙂

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      1. FPL Daniel
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        13 years, 4 months ago

        now we r talking 😛

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  26. Toby
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    13 years, 4 months ago

    Good news for Defoe owners

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    1. bdwhite91
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      13 years, 4 months ago

      Indeed

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  27. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    Get in! Great header!

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  28. Dynamic
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    Mertesacker!!

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  29. FPL Daniel
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    13 years, 4 months ago

    already won t bet both teams to score 😉

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  30. Rafabio
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    13 years, 4 months ago

    Merts! Walcott assist.

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