[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. FPL Daniel
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    13 years, 4 months ago

    my rival brought enrique and he wasn't even supposed to start and he had suarez captain oh my oh my !!!!!!!!! end of mini league battle?

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

      how lucky he is??????????????????

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

    Liking this gameweek immensely

    Captain Carlos (in a captain caveman voice (for our older scouts) 🙂

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    1. Microcuts
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      13 years, 4 months ago

      Ironically I took him out for Suarez :p

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

        Mixed feelings , was planning that one myself thus week

        Suarez pretty essential till Xmas at least I think

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  3. Simon69
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    BA CAN GO GET F**KED!!

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  4. @Bryan
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    Captain Aguero, conflicting feelings. Dam Tevez nicking that Penalty.

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  5. Podge
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    13 years, 4 months ago

    Le Fondre scores a peno 🙁

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  6. Sarnab
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    pen to reading

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  7. big oak
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    le fondre scores

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  8. phy5tij
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    13 years, 4 months ago

    Fill me in cant get on ff. What's has silva got 1 goal how many assists

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    1. Gaz Downright
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      • 15 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      flashscores.co.uk or GOOGLE mofo

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

      1 goal and 2 assists.

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  9. tosey
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    utd team anyone? need rooney to start or get maloney off bench

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  10. Dynamic
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    13 years, 4 months ago

    Reading 2-1

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

    Roberto take Luiz offf!!!!! He doesn't even care!!! He didn't jump for t ball !!! He didn't go for tackle. He is non shallant !!!

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    1. Ginkapo FPL
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      13 years, 4 months ago

      nonchelant

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

        yeah sorry nonchelant. awful really awful he doesn't care at all

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

        nonchalant*

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      3. j.m
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 4 months ago

        nonchalant

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  12. Demí
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    13 years, 4 months ago

    Ruddy; Garrido, Bassong, Turner, Whittaker; Pilkington, Johnson, Tettey, Snodgrass; Hoolahan; Holt (c)

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    1. blue cheese
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      Cheers, Demi! 🙂

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    2. Piggs Boson
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      My gameweek begins 😀

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  13. sotothemightygreek
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    13 years, 4 months ago

    Do Everton look like getting a second?

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    1. sotothemightygreek
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      13 years, 4 months ago

      Never mind.

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  14. OPTA FPL
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    13 years, 4 months ago

    Did Tevez --> Suarez, save 0,3M but....
    not sure happy or sad 😕

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    1. top556677
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      13 years, 4 months ago

      Suarez skyrocketing in value...Tevez has rotation risk.

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  15. Licky
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    13 years, 4 months ago

    Come on Mata, do something.

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  16. UnderstandablyDistraught
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    13 years, 4 months ago

    You need to grow up a little

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    1. सनकी
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      13 years, 4 months ago

      +1

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    2. Gaz Downright
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      13 years, 4 months ago

      nah, he is still young, no need to rush into maturity

      although I wouldn't mind 😉

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  17. RedNev
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    13 years, 4 months ago

    Fecking Everton

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  18. Evs
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    13 years, 4 months ago

    Your team must be awful

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

      😆

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    2. Parm
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      13 years, 4 months ago

      http://i.imgur.com/gskMX.png

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  19. Mole
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    13 years, 4 months ago

    Aagh. Took the armband off tevez to rvp who cost me 4 pts to bring in. Guaranteed rare no show from rvp later.

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  20. Jax
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    13 years, 4 months ago

    super sky blues! 5-0 to city and 5-0 to coventry

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    1. Nice1Cyrille
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      Result! 😀

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  21. denial
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    • 16 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    Baines goal/assist would be very welcome.

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    1. Fudge
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      +1, almost feel greedy though with all the points being scored by popular fpl players

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    2. Spike ⚽️
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      Our hd to hd will be close 😉

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  22. Beamer
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    13 years, 4 months ago

    hahahaha

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  23. Soccaholic
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    Newcastle look like CRAP!!!

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

      bloody hell. what's going on there?

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  24. Soccaholic
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    HAHAHAHAHAHAHA

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

    everton must surely win now (2-1 behind)

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

    Come in Baines, your time is up!

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  27. Demí
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    No DDG for United

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

      FFS Fergie.

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      1. Hiphopopotamus
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        • 15 Years
        13 years, 4 months ago

        Fergie is also a c*nt?

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

      Fergie seems to leave him off for the easier games, didn't think he was at fault for the Villa game, defence was awful.

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      1. Gaz Downright
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        • 15 Years
        13 years, 4 months ago

        He's developing two keepers. Judging from the grav, you might be happy?

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

          Ha no the grav is Nicklas 😛 I prefer DDG but do like Lindegaard and can appreciate the two keeper strategy!

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  28. GoonerByron
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    13 years, 4 months ago

    Lmao, happy with my team but took Mertesacker, Podolski, Bale, Tevez and Michu out on my wildcard this week… Unbelieveable Jeff!!!

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    1. reply fail
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      13 years, 4 months ago

      🙂 I'm glad you are happy!

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  29. blue cheese
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    13 years, 4 months ago

    @ShamoonHafez
    No Rooney at all but Van Persie starts up front with Hernandez. #MUFC

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

      Relief. 🙂

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    2. david ngog
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      come on RVP!

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

    Baines corner, Fellaini header hits the post 🙁

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