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24 November 2012 3412 comments
Mark Mark
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Unlucky for some? We’ll see what Gameweek 13 brings.

It all kicks off at the Stadium of Light, a game which, on paper, looks a tight affair, short on goal action. However, the Black Cats have their tails up after the win at the Cottage on Sunday and will surely approach the clash in-form West Brom with some confidence. With Fantasy managers eyeing up double Gameweek assets, the Sunderland lineup will be under scrutiny.

After this, we have five more encounters to come, including United’s home clash with QPR, a potential bloodbath, although with Harry’s presence already looming over the Loftus Road gang, we might just see some resistance from the basement club. With the Gunners closing matters at Villa Park this evening, we’ll have our Dugout Discussion chatroom open throughout the day to catch your reaction to events in real-time.

The Team News from the North East finds the home side unchanged from the lineup that earned the points against 10-man Fulham. The Baggies bring back Gareth McAuley from injury to replace Garbriel Tamas at the back, while Chris Brunt is the man to fill the void left by the injured Youssouf Mulumbu.

Mark Mark created the beast. He's now looking to tame it.

  1. FINALLY POGREBYNYAK SCORES
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    ...and faith in the Sunderland defence takes a hit!

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

    who assisted the 2nd goal ?

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    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
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      13 years, 4 months ago

      brunt

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

      no one!

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    3. Thick Of It
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      13 years, 4 months ago

      Mignolet surely?

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

    I ignored all the advice and captained Berbatov this morning. I am probably an idiot but if he is hot I think he could do as much damage than my other options.

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    1. 1966 was a great year for E…
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      But can he do it on a wet Saturday afternoon at the Britannia?

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

        That is the question. Just took a punt. Bale, Ba or Cazorla were probably more logical. Just feel he has more goals in him. I am fully prepared to be dissapointed.

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    2. viciousrumour
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      13 years, 4 months ago

      you must be really stuck for captain choices....

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  4. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
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    13 years, 4 months ago

    Well, this GW has started badly. Feel really bad for Mignolet...

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  5. Back to Back Ballacks
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    13 years, 4 months ago

    "Sean Long" is having a blinder according to Yorkie!!!!

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    1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      And 'Shea' is having a nightmare!

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

    Who assisted the first goal?

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

      odemthingie

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    2. DLL18
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      13 years, 4 months ago

      Odemwingie

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

      Odemwingie

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  7. Ryan
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    • 14 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    Despite my negative convictions about the Sunderland attack they looked good in the first half. They are still right in with a chance in this game. Sess in particular looks dangerous.

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    1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      Good that you can have some perspective on it. Unlike all these 'Sunderland are sh*t' posters!

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

        I will be particularly interested in the stats at the end of the game, as usual

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

      Tbh....the season why i did not do the bera>Fletcher swap is becuse i want Sess. I figured he will be my investment for DGW. Can see Michu getting yellow and it will be a natural swap.

      Also....Berbatov to score today for his new born

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

        **reason

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

        Good call that. Its less risky getting a midfielder especially as the 3 striker spots are so precious.

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  8. Mindless Freak
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    13 years, 4 months ago

    Come on Johnson i wildcarded you in.

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

    the ol' dreaded 2-0 half time lead. sunderland to grab it back to 2-2...

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  10. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
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    13 years, 4 months ago

    sunderland 1 cs in 6 games. Not exactly watertight but people doubling up against a team who have scored in all but 1 game this season.

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

      Stats like this make him the best poster around.

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    2. The Finnisher
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      Oh f**k off Bemba!

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

        +1,000,000

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    3. Saint & Reevesy
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      13 years, 4 months ago

      They have run of home fixtures......typically tighter at home

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    4. .
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      13 years, 4 months ago

      Yes, yes, whatever. After the game is half over you decide to do these lengthy revelations like you're a genius and know it all. Well done linkless Captain Obvious, bravo

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    5. IfYouTinkerYou'llHaveA…
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      13 years, 4 months ago

      I'm not sure you've made you point - could you do one last post on this I'm still not sure if me buying cuellar was a good move?

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    6. tarifapirate
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      Even tripling up!!! 🙁

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    7. 1966 was a great year for E…
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      So my 8 point hit for Cuellar, Bardsley and Cattermole was a bad idea 🙁

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    8. DLL18
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      They'd only conceded 3 goals at home though, 2nd best in the league.

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

        I only doubled up coz Foster is injured and don't fancy Reading keeping a clean sheet either.

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  11. सनकी
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    so 3 saves = 1 point. correct ?

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    1. Mindless Freak
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      Incorrect 1 point = 3 saves 😛

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

      you're good at this game!

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

      trick question. be careful

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

    When is Foster back? Myhill's looking like a bargain - 5 saves in the the first half.

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    1. In Bale We Trust
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      Wondering this myself.

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    2. Bad Pen
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      Don't know about Foster. Myhill has been a bit fortunate first half, he's pushed it back into dangerous areas on a couple of occasions.

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

    Odem-wagon is growing wingies.

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

    Is Mings looking dangerous going forward?

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

      eh?

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

        Clatten Double Cheese

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  15. Syd.
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    13 years, 4 months ago

    Holy shit there are a lot of players sitting on 4 yellow cards...

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    1. In Like Flynn.
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      • 15 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      Good week to get the 5th as there is so little time between GWs.

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  16. Bun Rab
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    • 13 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    Did enjoy Brunt turning away annoyed at crap pass, only to turn back to see Long walking it in! 😀

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    1. People in Preston
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      Quality moment. 😆

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  17. super zlatan
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    13 years, 4 months ago

    All is not lost.

    Sunderland corner, Cuellar rises... Bullet header...top corner....

    All of a sudden a smile re-appears on zlatans chops.

    🙂

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    1. Saint & Reevesy
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      Especially if Johnson pings in the corner 🙂

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

        If he does I hope cueller positions himself in the stands somewhere

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    2. Zep
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      +6

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

      Sunderland corner, the ball falls back to Mignolet who unleashes a thunderbolt which flies into Myhill's left top corner.

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      1. super zlatan
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 4 months ago

        :-). 🙂

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

      You promised me a Zlatan goal in the second half on Wed! I'd like it, but I won't be holding my breath 😉

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      1. super zlatan
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 4 months ago

        I Know I did icon, I'm sorry I didn't deliver. But keep faith with me. 🙂

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

      CUE the CUEllar

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  18. tommys
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    13 years, 4 months ago

    What do people think of Rafa and what he said about ashley and lamps???

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

      What did he say, missed that

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      1. DLL18
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 4 months ago

        That they're leaving at the end of the season.

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

          So is Rafa though

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    2. SW6
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      Chelsea can easily replace Lampard. There a lot of good CMs around. Losing Cole would be a huge loss for them though.

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      1. DLL18
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 4 months ago

        +1 who will they have to testify in trials then? 😉

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    3. Cheeseoid
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      I think it means little as he won't be there at the end of the season.

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    4. Jimbo123
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      It has nothing to do with Rafa, really....

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  19. Playing A Blinder
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    13 years, 4 months ago

    I have Gorkks right now. However, I'm strongly considering making the (very small) upgrade to Nicky Shorey - on set pieces and gets forward more. If I have no more pressing issues should I do this?

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    1. Saint & Reevesy
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      Surely you have more pressing issues 🙂

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      1. Playing A Blinder
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 4 months ago

        Mignolet - Jaaskelainen
        Ridgewell - Cuellar - Cameron - Nelsen - Gorkks
        Cazorla - Mata - Fellaini - Sterling - Maloney
        RVP - Suarez - Ba
        Budget: £2.7 mil

        Only pressing issues for me are Ba, Nelsen and Gorkksy right now... I think...

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    2. super zlatan
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      Makes sense. However I'm keeping gorkks. I have a feeling another goal is around the corner...

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

        Or from a corner 🙂

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  20. Mighty
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    • 16 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    Can't believe I went Cuellar over Cameron. Always form over fixtures!!!!!!

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

      Always

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  21. RoysCallerAnne
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    Suarez has had 200 transfers in the last half hour. :rolls:
    93% now. Really need him not to go up tonight (see if he gets booked tomoro)

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    1. The Finnisher
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      Aye, it's killing me haha.

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

      2000 more needed

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

        Surely 2000 people can't be that dumb?

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  22. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
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    13 years, 4 months ago

    o'shea off

    mclean on

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    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      larrson at rb and bardsley cb

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

    o shea off

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  24. The Finnisher
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    13 years, 4 months ago

    McClean on for O'Shea.

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  25. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
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    13 years, 4 months ago

    O'Shea off
    McClean ON

    Weird, because I saw this coming with O'Shea's yellow...although surprised MON has done it.

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

      sunderland will have had 3 captains in this game...

      cattermole
      o'shea
      and who?

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

    O'shea off

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

    McClean on. Yippi kay ay...

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  28. Jax
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    13 years, 4 months ago

    2-0 is always dangerous to lead at half time...

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

      lol

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    2. Saint & Reevesy
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 4 months ago

      Who fr?

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  29. Smakies
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    13 years, 4 months ago

    Since Benitez likes spaniards do you guys think azpi will get more pitch time over Ivan ?

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

      Ivanovic CB with Terry, Azpilcueta a better attacking fullback for me.

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  30. Godfather Bandit 42
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 4 months ago

    'Sunderland avoidance' bandwagon?

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