[sbu_large_image] Dugout Discussion
17 December 2012 2552 comments
Mark Mark
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The Gameweek concludes at the Madjeski Stadium where Reading host Arsenal for the second time this season and, it’s safe to say, we’re expecting goals. Not only did the Royals concede four to United last time out, the Gunners managed to put seven past them in the Capital One Cup on their previous visit in October. A certain Mr Walcott bagged a hat-trick that night and he starts in Arsene Wenger’s lineup this evening: playing up front. Hopes will be running high then, with a legion of Fantasy managers also willing Santi to deliver early for Christmas. Our Dugout Discussion chatroom is now open to hoover up the emotion as the ball hits the net or row Z.

Theo Walcott’s recovery from injury and inclusion in the Gunners lineup paves the way for Wenger to relegate Olivier Giroud to the bench, presumably allowing Walcott to play up top and shift his little mitt that bit closer to signing a new contract. Lukas Podolski makes a return to the starting lineup having been fit enough to sit on the bench against West Brom – Gervinho makes way in Wenger’s other change to the side that faced the Baggies.

The home side make three tweaks after the dismal showing at Sunderland last time out. Pavel Pogrebnyak makes a return following a recent injury – he makes his first start since Gameweek 9. Jimmy Kebe also makes a comeback for the Royals, with both Adam Le Fondre and Gareth McClearly dropping to the bench. Kaspars Gorkss is back in favour and in the defence, with Alex Pearce making way; Sean Morrison remains sidelined through injury.

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

  1. Pinoche
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    Yes!!!!

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  2. Nomar
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    Good lad, Santi.

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  3. Jafooli
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    And with his head........he's only wee

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

    Are people who bought Fellaini for 6.5 selling him? Will his value fall below sale price during his suspension?

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    1. Spoonerism
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      Yes, bought him around there... Three better to sell now and repurchase when the suspension is done

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  5. OPTA FPL
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

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  6. Timmy Cahill Rules
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    another goal for the flat track bully

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  7. @ImpressiveTackl
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    yay

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    1. No1Joker
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      +1

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  8. Dynamic
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    Cazorla 🙂

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  9. Yome
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    Walcott does nothing up front, he is far more creative and dangerous on the wing, stupid Wenger yet again

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    1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      Its 31 mins into his first game upfront. Major overreaction.

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  10. Viper
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    I knew Santi would score today! Still think he has at least an assist left in him!

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    1. Jafooli
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      I concur....

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  11. The Bandit
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    30yd screamer from Cazorla.... That's all he does.. 😉

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  12. fabo
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    A) Fellaini/Enrique > Silva/Nelsen

    or

    B) Fellaini/Rafael > Silva/Nelsen

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  13. Mighty
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    Cazorla out for a hit was another masterstoke of mine....

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  14. Captain Berbarossa - arrrrr…
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    Cazzaa!!

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  15. Salah’s Sonnet
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    Cazorrrrrrrrrllllllaaaaaaaaa!!!

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    1. Call Me Old Fashioned
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      +12

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  16. Doolittle
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    Got Silva in for Fellaini about an hour ago. Watching this game, I'm pleased with my transfer.

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  17. Hatter
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOORRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

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  18. Feanor
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    Santi again

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  19. Pinoche
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    Assist?

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    1. Jafooli
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      Pod....

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    2. Ginkapo FPL
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      two pages of Santi and you dare to ask for an assist!

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    3. Captain Berbarossa - arrrrr…
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      Podolski

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    4. No1Joker
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 3 months ago

      Pod

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  20. stufail
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    Cazorla!

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  21. BruLee2
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    HAHAHAHAHA. GOLAZOO SANTI #2

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  22. Jafooli
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    Santo magic

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  23. Kevin Twine
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    Lovely stuff.

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  24. Dante
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    Cazorla again!

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  25. charliec1903
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    Duff, Nolan or Piennar until WC?

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  26. crystalpalaceRus
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    omgggg

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  27. Feanor
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    Santi delivers an early gift.

    Transfer redeemed.

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  28. Gimli son of Gloin
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    Cazorla again..

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  29. Limbo
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    The Santi show... I'll have 3 please bob.

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  30. SW6
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 3 months ago

    Oh my, its nice being a Gibbs and Santi owner 😀

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