[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.

Tonight’s Dugout Discussion is now open, with our chatroom available to support those who prefer a real-time accompaniment to their live match viewing.

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. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
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    Zabaleta booked

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  2. GlasgowFF
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    Man City will win the league

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  3. Rafabio
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    *takes Silva out of WC*.....

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    1. Declan
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      13 years, 18 days ago

      🙂

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  4. Declan
    • 16 Years
    13 years, 18 days ago

    Silva in my WC, back to the drawing board 🙁

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    1. LewanGOALski
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      13 years, 18 days ago

      same here :/

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  5. LewanGOALski
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    13 years, 18 days ago

    Silva 🙁

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  6. GlasgowFF
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 18 days ago

    Silva out for season

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    1. MJ6987
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      13 years, 18 days ago

      Thanks for that input

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    2. Pinoche
      • 14 Years
      13 years, 18 days ago

      So he's out for 2 seasons?

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  7. crystalpalaceRus
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 18 days ago

    So i get 2pts from silva and zabaleta

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  8. Professor Abel X
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    • 13 Years
    13 years, 18 days ago

    Cheers Zaba

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  9. ccc
    • 13 Years
    13 years, 18 days ago

    Kagawa on, Young Off

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  10. Yes Don
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    • 16 Years
    13 years, 18 days ago

    who was it who wanted kags to stay on the bench?

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    1. Konig Luther
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 18 days ago

      also wanted that im my double team... maloney on bench

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      1. Konig Luther
        • 13 Years
        13 years, 18 days ago

        *he is in

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      2. Yes Don
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        • 16 Years
        13 years, 18 days ago

        sore

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  11. Colonel Shoe 肝池
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    13 years, 18 days ago

    toure for the double

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    1. Bad Pen
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      13 years, 18 days ago

      Could be majestic.

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  12. Yome
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    13 years, 18 days ago

    Silva likely to be fit for Wigan? I just got him in so hope he is ok...

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    1. Yes Don
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      13 years, 18 days ago

      same boat

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    2. lord leonard
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      13 years, 18 days ago

      Who knows... it just happened

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  13. lord leonard
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    13 years, 18 days ago

    Fantastic. 24 points, 13 on the bench and zab yellow. Cruel week

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  14. Stephen - Robot Daniels
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    13 years, 18 days ago

    Young off injured, everyone's DGW plans in disarray.

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    1. 1mills
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      13 years, 18 days ago

      I actually have him as a punt. 🙁

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  15. I taught Ashley Young how t…
    • 14 Years
    13 years, 18 days ago

    And that yellow loses me my bet of under 6 yellows. Thanks Zabaleta you douche

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  16. PINKFISH (SANCTIONED AND GA…
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    13 years, 18 days ago

    Fooking game of poofs now. Lets just say you can't make a challenge for a ball. Pathetic.

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  17. Ash
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    13 years, 18 days ago

    16 points for this GW (with a 4 point hit), I don't think anyone could do worse 🙁

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  18. COMH
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    13 years, 18 days ago

    Giggs having a shocker tonight.

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  19. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
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    13 years, 18 days ago

    Rafael booked

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  20. Dynamic
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    13 years, 18 days ago

    Rafa YC 🙂

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  21. Bøwstring The Carp
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    13 years, 18 days ago

    0 points for Rafael

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    1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
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      13 years, 18 days ago

      Plenty for Aguero ... 😉

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  22. Jimmers
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    13 years, 18 days ago

    Rafael booked - average dropping all the time

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  23. Tino Asprilla
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    13 years, 18 days ago

    omfgggggggggggg

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  24. Jax
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    13 years, 18 days ago

    who hasn't been booked?

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  25. Jack Frost
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    13 years, 18 days ago

    Like tenpins falling.... yellow cards flying.

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  26. ccc
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    13 years, 18 days ago

    What a dreadful start to the week. Come on United.

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  27. Wings of Steel
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    13 years, 18 days ago

    Top 5 in the captain poll failed this week. When was the last time that happened?

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    1. Reedy
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      13 years, 18 days ago

      Never known a gameweek like it. Dire stuff!

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      1. Wings of Steel
        • 15 Years
        13 years, 18 days ago

        At least most in the same boat

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    2. Bolt-on
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      13 years, 18 days ago

      Never I would imagine

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  28. Podge
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    13 years, 18 days ago

    What is up with RVPs corners, coming down with snow on them !

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    1. afcblegend
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      13 years, 18 days ago

      better that than the 5mph daisy cutters nani used to put in

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  29. Absinthe Minded
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    13 years, 18 days ago

    What a joke of a week…

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    1. Pinoche
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      13 years, 18 days ago

      Captain fails.

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    2. Sheep
      • 13 Years
      13 years, 18 days ago

      My lowest score i have EVER got 😆

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  30. Granville
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    • 16 Years
    13 years, 18 days ago

    Blood and thunder game but ultimately poor quality.

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