[sbu_large_image] Dugout Discussion
13 January 2013 3356 comments
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Sunday delivers a double header of lip-smacking ties, as old rivals United and Liverpool clash at Old Trafford, whilst Arsenal host City in the four o’clock kick-off. With a host of big Fantasy assets on show, our Dugout Discussion chatroom is now open to catch the real-time yelps and cries as events unfold.

The team news for the lunchtime kick-off finds Sir Alex Ferguson opting for the experienced pairing of Nemanja Vidic and Rio Ferdinand at the back, with Jonny Evans reportedly missing out with a hamstring problem. Elsewhere in the United lineup, Danny Welbeck is drafted in, along with Shinji Kagawa as Antonio Valencia and the rather unfortunate Javier Hernandez drop to the bench.

Visitors Liverpool make just one change: Joe Allen comes into the midfield with Jordan Henderson dropping out. Andre Wisdom again occupies the right-back role, then, with Glen Johnson deployed at left-back. Both Daniel Sturridge and the returning Fabio Borini find places on the bench.

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

  1. Yossi
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Szcezny on my bench, whoops....

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    1. PGR
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      same here 🙁

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    2. A.D.D
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      not me

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    3. Paul Psychic Octopus
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      you might be glad of that if Dzeko helps himself to 5-6 goals....

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

      Same here 🙁

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    5. Louis
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Same, played Bunn over him

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  2. SC not pearls before swine
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    My first penalty save ever!

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    1. fatherted
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Think it's mine also

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      1. SC not pearls before swine
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 2 months ago

        Feels good. Makes hoping for an Arsenal clean sheet much less stressful...

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        1. fatherted
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 2 months ago

          Indeed..have Gibbs also and Theo.

          Took out Dzeko Friday

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  3. PGR
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Chesny on my bench! 🙁

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  4. Joga Bonito®
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    The ox is off.

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  5. Art Vandelay
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Ox off presumably.

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  6. brianutd-why always we? 20
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Love it

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  7. Bøwstring The Carp
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Chamberlain for the DGW 😉 or will he play FA on Wednesday?

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    1. OPTA FPL
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      do they have a game midweek?

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      1. Paul Psychic Octopus
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 2 months ago

        FA Cup replay vs. Swansea

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  8. fenolaj
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU Dzeko!!!!!! Should have left Tevez take the hit!!!

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  9. Twisted Saltergater
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Szczesny baby! Tevez too 8)

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    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Sunglasses fail! 😎

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  10. kaz 96
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Koscielny is awful, the last time Wenger played him over Mert against chelsea, he cost us the game.

    Has done it again

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  11. heeljames
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Dzeko penalty miss, feels bad man

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  12. NATSTER
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Ox out.. Cazorla, Walcott, and Gibbs still in play.

    Phewww..

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

    *Tevez hands in transfer request*

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  14. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    This has kind of ruining this game...it was going to be really open now it will be cagey 🙁

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    1. The Chosen One...
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Was the right decision tbf

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      1. Paul Psychic Octopus
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 2 months ago

        He didn't say it was unfair - just that it has spoiled the game. Which it probably has, and happens too often. I'm almost in danger of agreeing with Niall Quinn that a penalty is justice enough

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    2. Chrissy Waddle - 2025/26
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      No the opposite. Gunners will sit behind the ball. Stalemate ensues.

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      1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 2 months ago

        That's what I meant... 🙄

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        1. Chrissy Waddle - 2025/26
          • 15 Years
          13 years, 2 months ago

          I misread. No need for the narky eye roll.

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          1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
            • 14 Years
            13 years, 2 months ago

            Sorry... didn't mean it to be so narky 🙂

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            1. Chrissy Waddle - 2025/26
              • 15 Years
              13 years, 2 months ago

              Accepted Santi. Appreciated.

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

    Great refereeing

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  16. SuperOsçarBaby
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Dzeko=Walters

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

      Poor mark 😉

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      1. SuperOsçarBaby
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 2 months ago

        hahaha 😆

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  17. dribbler
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    well I've got Shezny & Gibbs so that was exciting!!!

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  18. Jimmers
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Brave ref with the right decision - now we just consistency!

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    1. UnderstandablyDistraught
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      yeh yeh so brave, so fearless

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      1. Jimmers
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 2 months ago

        donkey of a centre-half

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    2. Jimmers
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      *need

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  19. yanky
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    mert locked for dgw, nice

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    1. The Light Knight
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      1 match which will be the cup

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      1. mr messi
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 2 months ago

        Is a straight red not 3 match ban?

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        1. The Light Knight
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 2 months ago

          Nope only violent conduct. For a first red card for a player it's a one match ban otherwise

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    2. Art Vandelay
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      one game ban only.

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

    Come on Pod, 4-3-2 time to step up and be a striker

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    1. A.D.D
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      hey mate

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

        howdy

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  21. Stephen - Robot Daniels
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Wasn't a red. Mistake by Wenger to sub early too, he'll need fresh legs later on....

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

      And play with 1 CB 😆

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    2. Jimmers
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      You need a centre-half in there. Right call

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    3. elkunaguero
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      clear foul on last offensive player going on goal, it is a red

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

      You think playing 1 central defender against City is a good idea?

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    5. big oak
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      he cnt play with vermaelen at the back alone
      sagna and gibbs are not the type to switch into CB
      that was the only option

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    6. dribbler
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      "Wasn’t a red. Mistake by Wenger to sub early too"...is this your first game of football or something?

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  22. elkunaguero
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    I would pay for a 0-0 in this game

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    1. Tatty Bojangles
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Same

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

      Need an arsenal goal to have a chance of my H2H. We have exactly the same DGW players...

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  23. Mile Plankton
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    F**k this. I hate this game.

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  24. dribbler
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    might be good for Walcott to play on the break?

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    1. Thick Of It
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      That's what I am hoping

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    2. PogChamp
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Wishful thinking but i'm hoping the same.

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      1. dribbler
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 2 months ago

        it certainly is wishful but you never know your luck

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    3. elkunaguero
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      he wont see much of the ball today

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  25. rohan
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 2 months ago

    Referee has killed the game already

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    1. Cilly Bonnolly
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Consensus seems to be that it was a penalty. Not watching it myself mind you.

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

      * Koscielny

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    3. Tatty Bojangles
      • 16 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      No he hasn't, he's done his job. He isn't going to let Koscielny get away with that for the sake of making the game more entertaining for you.

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      1. Keep calm and hoof me the b…
        • 16 Years
        13 years, 2 months ago

        +1

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    4. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      For applying the rules? 🙄

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      1. rohan
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 2 months ago

        Still think it was harsh imo.. If that's a red, most matches would have a red card

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    5. Lateriser 12
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      Was the right decision. Thought it was harsh initially but i was wrong.

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    6. Koflok
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 2 months ago

      I like Arsenal but it was a clear penalty tbh.

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      1. rohan
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 2 months ago

        Was a penalty.. Not a red card Imo

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        1. matthewhagon
            13 years, 2 months ago

            Last man??

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            1. rohan
              • 14 Years
              13 years, 2 months ago

              Goalkeeper could have got it.. Couldn't he?

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              1. matthewhagon
                  13 years, 2 months ago

                  Still, last man.... he has to go. Dont think the game is ruined Walcott can still go mad

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              2. Cilly Bonnolly
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 14 Years
                13 years, 2 months ago

                No such rule as 'last man'. It's 'denying a clear goalscoring opportunity'. Not watching the game so I can't really comment on this particular incident.

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      2. Frank Black
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 2 months ago

        I've always liked Arsenal style but it is time to send Wenger away. Arsenal needs a better coach, a winning one. You can't put Koscielny in a game like this.

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        1. Professor Abel X
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          13 years, 2 months ago

          Cheers Captain Hindsight

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        2. elkunaguero
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 2 months ago

          +1

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      3. The Bandit
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 2 months ago

        Lol... Sold Chesney this week... 😀

        Anyone else never had a keeper save a penalty?

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        1. Samwise the Brave
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          13 years, 2 months ago

          A couple years back I had sorenson and he saved 2 for me over a 10 game spell, + vorm last season

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        2. elkunaguero
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 2 months ago

          Wayne Hennessey last year... lol

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        3. Paul Psychic Octopus
          • 15 Years
          13 years, 2 months ago

          No, but I've one score a goal at the other end (Krul), and one get an assist (Howard)

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

        Arsenal double chance (win or draw) at 2.20 looking good?

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        1. mutatedllama
          • 13 Years
          13 years, 2 months ago

          Not really.

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      5. Lateriser 12
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        13 years, 2 months ago

        This could be very very bad for Arsenal.

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      6. In Like Flynn.
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 2 months ago

        If that red card is the case how does Shawcross ever finish a game?

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        1. Lateriser 12
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 2 months ago

          😀

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

          The CM's do their job properly, ref should never have been able to see it. Full backs cover the linesman

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

            😀

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

          Or any Stoke player 😉

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        4. kaz 96
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 2 months ago

          No consistency from the refs.

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        5. big oak
          • 16 Years
          13 years, 2 months ago

          he does these things while hiding behind the berlin wall

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        6. moment
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          13 years, 2 months ago

          Playing a different sport.

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