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22 April 2013 1826 comments
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The Gameweek and, in all likelihood, the title race, ends at Old Trafford tonight. United play host to Aston Villa needing the three points to seal the crown, whilst the visitors turn up requiring something from the game in their ongoing battle at the foot of the table.

Fantasy managers will doubtless be looking for a United clean sheet, with more than a passing interest in the exploits of Robin Van Persie as he looks to build on his recent revival after the two-goal double Gameweek.

Our Dugout Discussion chatroom is now open to steer us through the night’s events.

The team news finds Sir Alex Ferguson field another attacking lineup as he starts with Van Persie, Wayne Rooney and Shinji Kagawa once again. Ryan Giggs is recalled to midfield, shifting Phil Jones back to the defence. Both Rio Ferdinand and Nemanja Vidic miss out as Johnny Evans slots in alongside Jones at centre-back. Villa make one change in opposition – Gabby Agbonlahor returns from injury with Jordan Bowery dropping to the bench.

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

  1. unoaime
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    12 years, 9 months ago

    Man United fans sure know how to celebrate.

    https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BIe8iU3CYAA_zGF.jpg

    Must be thinking about the 200 mile drive home.

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    1. Red-United
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      Stop being so bitter.

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      1. unoaime
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        I'm not bitter at all. Unless someones a City or Liverpool fan it's impossible to be bitter because we're all so used to seeing it.

        It must feel as significant as winning a match of pool to some fans.

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    2. Mithrandir, the Grey Pilgri…
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      😀

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  2. Chris_Fàbregas #DOOS…
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    Why are you posting pictures of some idiot with a penis??

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    1. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
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      😆

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  3. Red-United
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    Spurs players much more appealing than City's after tonight.

    They still have something to fight for - Bale, Vert and Defoe for me I think.

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    1. The Bandit
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      12 years, 9 months ago

      You forgot the King of the dgw.... 😉

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      1. Red-United
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        Mr Dempsey?...

        Interesting...

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    2. Manani
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      what do you think on vert+dawson+bale?

      already have dawson+bale, and planning baines>vert for a hit!

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      1. Red-United
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        Personally, I wouldn't double up on Spurs defence but Dawson offers great value at 4.4.

        Defoe is the standout choice for me, other than Bale, obviously.

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    3. NATSTER
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      12 years, 9 months ago

      Are we sure about Defoe to be back as starter?

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      1. bitterandstout
          12 years, 9 months ago

          the way Adebayor has been playing, AVB has no choice but to start Defoe.

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    4. Tibidabo
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      12 years, 9 months ago

      Suarez -> Kone?

      Or Lukaku?

      Or Defoe?

      Or Tevez?

      AHHH!

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    5. GoonerByron
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      Are we expecting mass rotation from Man Utd in the rest of the games? Is De Gea still nailed on or will Lindy come in for a few?

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      1. Manani
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        I really hope players like Powell gets game time!

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    6. r0nh
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      73 points after bonus 😎

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      1. izo
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        12 years, 9 months ago

        I got 100 for a 2nd time this year 🙂

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        1. r0nh
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          Well done!!

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          1. izo
            • 13 Years
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            thanks
            I feel almost as good as when I picked Walcott captain for his 52pts.

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    7. Podge
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      That West Ham draw still rankles Fergie

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    8. tobesthetoffee
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      Here's my planned team going into 36:

      Jussi - Bunn

      Baines - Dawson* - Kompany* - Figuerora* - Wilson

      Bale* - Maloney* - De Guzman* - Silva/Hazard* - Fellaini/Larsson/Ramsey/Sess

      RVP - Lukaku* - Bentekkers

      Anything you'd do differently?

      1. Will Kompany play both games?
      (If not best alternative)

      2. Pick between the players with /

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    9. r0nh
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      Fergie sounds drunk.

      Shut up already

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    11. Red-United
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      Phil Jones could go on to be Uniteds best ever player according to Fergie...

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      1. Heytch
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        massive call wasn't it

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        1. Red-United
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          Yeah, jeez.

          It's obvious to me that Jones is a good player, but I honestly can't see him going on to be one of Uniteds true greats.

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      2. Podge
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        And who are we to question his judgement

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        1. Red-United
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          Fergie gets it wrong sometimes, he is only human after all.

          I do like Jones though, has proven himself to be a tidy player.

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      3. Manani
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        not the best, but potential to be Ferdinand class.

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        1. Red-United
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          Wouldn't you class Rio as one of Uniteds best players ever? I think I would...

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          1. Heytch
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            has to be one of few. best defender i've ever seen when he was at his peak... as much as i would like to say J Terry better 🙂

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          2. Manani
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            I would.
            and I was contradicting myself there 😆

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        2. SuperDunny - Used to be goo…
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          I think United and Jones himself would settle for that, although they are VERY different players

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    12. Tibidabo
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      12 years, 9 months ago

      Saurez -> Kone done!

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    13. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
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      Funniest comment of the night

      (in response to Bemba Da)

      Chris Oblivion: Why are you posting pictures of some idiot with a penis??

      😆 😆 😆

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        1. Parm
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          Definitely!

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        2. FPL Daniel
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          Ok ENR that is enough

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    14. Red-United
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      12 years, 9 months ago

      Giggs looks like hes playing COD on the 360.

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    15. Granville
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      12 years, 9 months ago

      Love that from Fergie. He knows a thing or two about football and he says that the way Phil Jones is looking he could be United's greatest ever player.

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      1. Hello. Yes, This is Dog
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        12 years, 9 months ago

        i hae to say he is looking like he's going to become a massive player. even at his age he is amazing.

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        1. Granville
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          Clearly he is well advanced for his age. Could be a real powerhouse in years to come.

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      2. Paolo Di Laernu - low rep r…
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        he clearly won't be

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        2. FPL_Liger
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          Jones is good in defence, puts his body on the line, can pick a pass, can hammer a shot in. I can see why Fergie is saying Jones will get better

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      3. Manani
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        that guy need a confidence boost, tactical move by fergie 😉

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      4. Heytch
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        loved it too. good for a young versatile Englishman to hear that from the boss too. look forward to the day Fergie brings out a comprehensive management book. don't care for the 20 title wins, but would love to hear all of his thoughts and approach

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      5. Evs
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        12 years, 9 months ago

        That's a hell of a statement to make, especially with the like of Giggs running the show tonight at the age of 143 years 🙂 !

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    16. Hello. Yes, This is Dog
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      united have won 25 of their last 29 league games 😯

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      1. Red-United
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        Not bad eh?

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    17. GoonerByron
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      De Gea -> Robles (-4) 😀

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      1. Evs
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        12 years, 9 months ago

        Have you checked DDG stats since gw25?

        Only 2 games didn't result in cleansheets...

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    18. Ikey Warrior
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      12 years, 9 months ago

      Pick any £4.0m defender for this week only!
      A) Hooiveld vs WBA (Shaw hasn't played in the past 2 weeks, and Clyne and Yoshida are too expensive)
      B) Wilson vs NOR

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      1. Ikey Warrior
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        Or any others!
        Cheers guys 🙂

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      2. Manani
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        b

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    19. Nopli
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      Hax
      FFS
      123

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    20. Ógie
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      89 points before bonus it is a pity i wont break the 100 barrier but with Wilson on the bench i only have myself to blame

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      1. Chris_Fàbregas #DOOS…
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        😯

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      2. Ógie
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        lol

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    21. r0nh
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      New post

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    22. Feed tha Sheep
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      Right last time before I make the transfer...best option please people?
      A. Defoe
      B. Tevez
      C. Kone

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      1. Ógie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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        I will probably go into the dgw with all 3 certainly with A+C and 1 of the city strikers i already got in Defoe before Suarez price drop last night

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      2. izo
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        I'm doing A.

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    23. NATSTER
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      Berbatov

      A: Keep .. eve RDG LIV swa
      B: Go Kone
      C: Go Defoe
      D: Go Ba

      Already have Bale. No Maloney and any Chelsea at the moment.
      Ba is intereseting, but I got advised to avoid.

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    24. Ikey Warrior
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
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      Using my WC next week (in DGW 36), so therefore this decision is for this week only!

      DDG (ars)
      Mariappa (QPR) Turner (stk - doubtful) Distin (FUL)
      Michu (che) Fellaini (FUL) Cazorla (MUN) Mata (SWA)
      RVP (ars) Benteke (SUN) Lambert (WBA)

      Subs: Federici (QPR) Walcott (MUN) Sagna (MUN) Demel (mci)

      I'm definitely bringing in Bale this week, but I need £0.7m more in order to fund it (but I have 2 free transfers so it's not a problem!). The question is who?!

      A) Bale and Wilson/Hooiveld for Cazorla and Sagna
      B) Bale and Guzan/Boruc for Cazorla and de Gea
      C) Bale and Yaya Toure for Cazorla and Walcott
      Or any other suggestions!

      I would REALLY appreciate your wise opinions chaps! 😀
      Cheers 🙂

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    25. Ógie
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      Surely RVPs game time is secure whilst he goes after the golden boot i might just hang on to him over the dgw

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    26. bdwhite91
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      Evra or DDG out?

      Gonna get Vertonghen or Hart

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