Dugout Discussion
30 January 2013 2681 comments
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Six more Premier League encounters bring Gameweek 24 to a conclusion this evening, with a plethora of heavy-hitting Fantasy talent on show. While Robin Van Persie sports the Fantasy armband for thousands against the Saints at Old Trafford, our remnant Arsenal double Gameweek assets face up to Liverpool at the Emirates. With Juan Mata and company looking to deny Reading their third straight victory and Everton facing an enticing home match-up with an out-of-form West Brom, there are points in the air tonight as Phil Collins might say.

Our Dugout Discussion chatroom now has its net cast wide, looking to gobble them up, along with the joy and agony of those within its virtual walls.

The big team news tonight is that Rafa Benitez chooses to stick with Fernando Torres up front for the trip to Reading; the Spaniard keeps his starting role having notched from his 90 minutes against Brentford in the Cup, Ba is presumably being preserved for the weekend trip to former club Newcastle. There’s no John Terry in the Blues lineup either, while Ryan Bertrand retains a midfield role in the absence of Eden Hazard.

Elsewhere, David Moyes makes the decision to drop Nikica Jelavic following his poor run of form; the inclusion of Johnny Heitinga is likely to see Marouane Fellaini restored to his advanced role in tandem with either Victor Anichebe or Kevin Mirallas. At Old Trafford, Sir Alex Ferguson tweaks the ire of Fantasy managers by resting Rafael – Chris Smalling comes in at right-back as United take on Southampton who themselves make a change at full-back: Luke Shaw is replaced by Danny Fox. Chris Hughton brings back Seb Bassong, Wes Hoolahan and Anthony Pilkington as Norwich look to end a dismal run of results as they host Spurs. Andre Villas-Boas rings the changes from their FA Cup at the hands of Leeds – Jermain Defoe is fit to return, whilst Hugo Lloris, Kyle Walker, Michael Dawson and Mousa Dembele are also drafted back in.

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

  1. KakiBangku
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    Have Cazorla Walcott Podolski

    And Giroud scores from Wilsheres assist.

    I give up this GW.

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  2. Hello. Yes, This is Dog
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    SHANE LONG YOU BEAUTY!!!

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  3. Trigg ⭐️
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    Disgracefully, a lot in my ML still have Nolan.

    *vomits*

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  4. Podge
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    Rodallega

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  5. Yossi
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    LR incoming....

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  6. Locarno
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    That goal must have put Lateriser through the 100-point mark. 😯

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  7. Le Gooner
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    Baines CS gone. Long goal.

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  8. crystalpalaceRus
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    i can see hughes and rafael coming on 🙁

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  9. brianutd-why always we? 20
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    Giroud 2percent ownership

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  10. Jax
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    everton cleanie gone. knew it.

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  11. Pabster
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    Everton cleanie gone. Shane Long.

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

    Donkey 😎

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    1. Zep
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 12 months ago

      Everything you touch turns to Gold...

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  13. For Fuchs Sake
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    Walcott goal!!!

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  14. Brian Boitano
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    Walcott yes!

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  15. Koflok
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    Yeah Baines CS gone.

    and WALCOTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT !!!!!!!!!!!

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  16. Lateriser 12
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    THEOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO GIROUD ASSIST

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  17. Le Gooner
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    Come on!!!!!!!!!!!

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  18. beric
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    shane long scores 🙁

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  19. Thick Of It
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    Theooooooooooooooooo

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  20. COMH
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    Theo what a goal

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  21. Les Bleus
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    Lol that Sturridge assist is absolutely insane. Of course I don't have him but my oh my. Rules are rules though right?

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  22. Bolt-on
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    Johnny heitinga off to west brom

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  23. Egg noodle
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    WALLWALLWALLYYYYYYYYYEYEYEYEYYEYEYEYYY

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  24. Feanor
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    Whew Baines down 4 points.

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  25. Mr Smith
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    Feck!

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  26. Podge
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    Walcott goal Giroud assist yessssssss

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  27. kaz 96
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    WALCOTTT

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  28. Egg noodle
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    Baines -4 😀

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    1. 4-4-who?
      • 16 Years
      12 years, 12 months ago

      +15 😀 😀

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  29. big oak
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    walcott goal

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  30. Brian Boitano
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 12 months ago

    Power five cmon!

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