[sbu_large_image] Dugout Discussion
8 April 2013 1449 comments
Mark Mark
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The Gameweek concludes in true style, although there’s no getting away from the fact that United’s vice like grip on the title race has somewhat reduced the anticipation of tonight’s Manchester derby. With little more than pride to play for, City will be expected to go on the attack at Old Trafford, in a bid to deny their hosts a victory that would take them no less than 18 points clear at the summit.

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Despite the onus being with City, Roberto Mancini looks to be turning up with a 4-5-1 formation, retaining Samir Nasri in midfield but dropping Edin Dzeko to the bench to make way for a return for James Milner. It would appear that either David Silva or Yaya Toure will be charged with supporting Carlos Tevez up front, then, as Sergio Aguero starts life on the bench once again. In City’s other change, Matija Nastasic returns from injury to slot in alongside Vincent Kompany in defence as Joleon Lescott makes way.

United make an array of tweaks from the side defeated at Stamford Bridge in the FA Cup. In come Wayne Rooney, Rafael, Ryan Giggs and Ashley Young as Phil Jones shifts alongside Rio Ferdinand at the back. The likes of Antonio Valencia, Nani, Tom Cleverley, Javier Hernandez and Chris Smalling all drop out of the lineup.

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  1. elkunaguero
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    13 years, 6 months ago

    Rooney sent off would be icing on the cake

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  2. Stephen - Robot Daniels
    13 years, 6 months ago

    Rooney red card incoming.

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  3. ccc
    13 years, 6 months ago

    United will get the equalizer, hoping its Rafael assist and RVP goal.

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  4. Bøwstring The Carp
    13 years, 6 months ago

    -PPI for van Persie 😉

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  5. Eboue
    13 years, 6 months ago

    Come on Rooney get a goal you monster!

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  6. jas5sk - Youtube channel
    13 years, 6 months ago

    Nice finish from RVP

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  7. Locarno
    13 years, 6 months ago

    One of my favourite players. World-class. And better than the Dutchman.

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    1. Optimus.
      13 years, 6 months ago

      i dont rate welbeck sorry

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      1. Locarno
        13 years, 6 months ago

        I was talking about Nasri, ya clown.

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        1. Optimus.
          13 years, 6 months ago

          sorry 😉

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  8. holtbyisthenewmessi
    13 years, 6 months ago

    worth doing harte, townsend and rvp -> baines,fellaini and mirallas for the double?

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  9. Judas
    13 years, 6 months ago

    COME ON RVP LETS GO SON

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  10. Revival
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    13 years, 6 months ago

    Utd won't be able take it easy for DGW so, Fergie will demand wins to wrap up title ASAP

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  11. shegull
    13 years, 6 months ago

    What if united lost the next 4?

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    1. Pinoche
      13 years, 6 months ago

      Fergie out 😉

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    2. lets av em
      13 years, 6 months ago

      if they do i will eat my left bollock

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  12. Pratik
    13 years, 6 months ago

    Now only if this match made a difference to the title race...

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    1. Sheep
      13 years, 6 months ago

      You never know...

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  13. ccc
    13 years, 6 months ago

    Get on with the game.

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  14. Nomar
    13 years, 6 months ago

    I can't wait to get rid of RVP after the DGW.

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  15. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    13 years, 6 months ago

    Rvp smh

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    1. Pinoche
      13 years, 6 months ago

      What?

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  16. Godfather Bandit 42
    13 years, 6 months ago

    DDG = 1 point

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    1. Bøwstring The Carp
      13 years, 6 months ago

      So my decision to play Bunn wasn't a total failure 🙂

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      1. Godfather Bandit 42
        13 years, 6 months ago

        Vindicated!!

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  17. Bøwstring The Carp
    13 years, 6 months ago

    Rooney off for Hernandez?

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  18. Make United Great Again
    13 years, 6 months ago

    In the back of their minds United players know the title is won.

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  19. Chris_Fàbregas #DOOS…
    13 years, 6 months ago

    C'mon United, lose some more!!

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  20. Pablitto
    13 years, 6 months ago

    11 hours without a goal goal for Robin.... time to sell???

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  21. Judas
    13 years, 6 months ago

    gotta be roonet off been poor

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    1. Sheep
      13 years, 6 months ago

      Sounds French.

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  22. Zoomi
    13 years, 6 months ago

    Anyone thinks Young looks like Marlo from The Wire?

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  23. MJ6987
    13 years, 6 months ago

    The title's not over if this stays like this. Don't let the media fool you.

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    1. Make United Great Again
      13 years, 6 months ago

      12 points...

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  24. Dynamic
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    13 years, 6 months ago

    Rooney off.

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  25. heeljames
    13 years, 6 months ago

    Thanks for nothing Rooney

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  26. Reedy
    13 years, 6 months ago

    Rooney subbed.

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    1. Konig Luther
      13 years, 6 months ago

      good... at least didn't saw a red card

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  27. Bad Pen
    13 years, 6 months ago

    Wise to sub Rooney off I think.

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    1. MJ6987
      13 years, 6 months ago

      Yep

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  28. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    13 years, 6 months ago

    Rvp out a risk ahead of dgw

    See a 4pt gw

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    1. Jax
      13 years, 6 months ago

      Nah he'll get at least 1 goal man. Stoke and west ham ffs

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      1. Nomar
        13 years, 6 months ago

        Reading, Norwich, QPR, Southampton all yielded how many goals?

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  29. Dre
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    13 years, 6 months ago

    1 whole point for Rooney. What an asset to my team he's become

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  30. Jax
    13 years, 6 months ago

    He looked rusty

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