[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.

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

  1. GlasgowFF
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    Only 3 of them offisde

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  2. BobB
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    Against all odds, it's back in the melting pot.....

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    1. Podge
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      What is ?

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      1. BobB
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        The Grand National, The Boat Race....or, possibly, the premiership

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        1. Podge
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          Certainly not

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  3. SPorting
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    And Thanks to David "Chocolate Wrists" De Gea too.

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    1. itstimmehc
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      There's no way he could've stopped that with that sort of deflection off the United players.

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      1. SPorting
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        He didn't even take anything off the ball.

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        1. itstimmehc
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          As a goalkeeper you put yourself in a position to save the shot. Your whole body and momentum is set directly to save the shot in the exact position you think the ball is going to go. The deflection took the ball at least a foot to De Gea's right. It's almost impossible to change your position and momentum when that happens. It was definitely not his fault..

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  4. Granville
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    13 years, 18 days ago

    That was just silly Giggs.

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  5. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
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    Jafooli called this

    Milner Giggs 😯

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    1. SPorting
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      But did he get Cabaye in last week?

      NO!

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    2. Jafooli
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      Throw enough shit at a wall........some sticks 😆

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  6. jelly.john
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    giggs shiiiiiiiit

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  7. Eboue
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    Assist?

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    1. Wings of Steel
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      Nasri

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      1. Eboue
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        Ta

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    2. Malcolm Tucker for England …
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      Giggs

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    3. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
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      Nasri

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  8. Maddocio
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    Goal made on the fields of Bodymoor Heath

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  9. Tortilla.Curtain
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    Now I don't feel so bad about leaving Rafael on my bench. Having said that, however, guarantees he'll score or assist...

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  10. Stephen - Robot Daniels
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    Milner goal, Nasri assist. The goal where Nobody scores any points.

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    1. Eboue
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      Good news for me

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  11. Wings of Steel
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    Giggs poor
    Young poor

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    1. Royal5
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      Young kippur

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  12. Godfather Bandit 42
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    A bit of pride restored for the blue half....

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  13. Revival
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    First goal Utd concede in league since Jan 30th when Rodriguez scored for Saints

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  14. Reedy
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    Well now Utd have to attach, at least...

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    1. Reedy
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      *attack

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  15. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
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    How bad is young?

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    1. Jimmers
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      less worse than Valencia

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      1. Jafooli
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        😛

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  16. GlasgowFF
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    When Young was at Villa I heard a rumor that Elton John wanted to sign for them as their forwards were Young and Bent.

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    1. Godfather Bandit 42
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      actually, that was kinda funny!!

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  17. Absinthe Minded
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    Kagawa time?

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  18. I taught Ashley Young how t…
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    It is my fault really. I never did teach Ashley Young lesson number 2....

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    1. SPorting
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      Can you teach him how to not let the door hit him on the arse on the way out?

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  19. Jafooli
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    I can see this finishing 2-1

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    1. Jafooli
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      Or maybe 2-2

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      1. Jafooli
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        Or 1-1

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    2. Pinoche
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      3-1 Rvp hattrick.

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  20. Wings of Steel
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    Nani, Valencia and Young, biggest FPL flops of the season and UTD still win the league

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  21. Back on the horse
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    RVP assist!

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    1. Reedy
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      Points! From somewhere! 🙂

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      1. Jimmers
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        Sorry 🙁

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        1. Reedy
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          np 🙁

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    2. Back on the horse
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      or kompany OG?

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    3. Bad Pen
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      Nah, I think it's a Jones assist, Kompany og.

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    4. Jimmers
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      No - Kompany og Jones assist

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    5. Gizmo
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      noooo 🙁 og jones assist

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    6. KickIt
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      Jonea

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    7. Jax
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      Nope. Jones assist, kompany og

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  22. Sheep
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    United have won 17 of their 18 home games this season. I'm pretty sure they have scored many late goals as well, this should be an interesting game to watch as a neutral 😀

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    1. Sheep
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      There we go.

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  23. I taught Ashley Young how t…
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    Well.... I had United to win from behind

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  24. Parm
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    YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

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    1. afcblegend
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      Afraid not!

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  25. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
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    Kompany og

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  26. Rafabio
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    Jonessssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss

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  27. MJ6987
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    They always score!

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  28. Granville
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    Mr Jones assist.

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  29. Bøwstring The Carp
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    OG Kompany, Jones assist

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    1. Reedy
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      Sigh...that doesn't help me at all!

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  30. Make United Great Again
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    KOMPANY O.G

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