[sbu_large_image] Dugout Discussion
17 August 2013 4613 comments
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There are five three o’clock kick-offs to follow Liverpool’s early Premeir League victory, with United’s trip to Swansea to follow at tea-time.

The team news from the Emirates finds Theo Walcott in the Arsenal lineup, although there is no start for Santi Cazorla who is rested to the bench following his recent international exploits. Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain earns a start in midfield, along with Aaron Ramsey and Tomas Rosicky: Mikel Arteta is absent through injury. Up front, Olivier Giroud is given the opportunity to lead the attack with no place for Lukas Podolski. As for Villa, they have budget pick, Nathan Baker alongside Ron Vlaar in defence, as expected.

Chris Hughton is without Seb Bassong and playmaker Robert Snodgrass so hands a start to Elliot Bennett and Nathan Redmond on the flank, with Steven Whittaker in defence. They go with a 4-5-1 with Wes Hoolahan supporting new signing, Ricky van Wolfswinkel up top. Everton’s lineup is as expected – Ross Berkley is given the opportunity to fill in for Darron Gibson in midfield, while Nikica Jelavic’s pre-season form is enough to earn him the nod up front.

There are few surprises as the Hawthorns. The home side lineup with both Nicolas Anelka and Shane Long up front in what looks like a regular 4-4-2. Opponents Southampton have Luke Shaw fit to start at left-back, although Nathaniel Clyne is only able to make the bench: Calum Chambers starts at right-back. James Ward-Prowse is preferred ahead of Guly, Steven Davis and Gaston Ramirez in midfield.

Paolo Di Canio’s teamsheet includes a host of new signings as Ondrej Celustka, Valentin Roberge, Cabral, Emanuele Giaccherin and Jozy Altidore all earn debuts. Kieron Westwood gets the nod in goal over Vito Mannone. The Fulham lineup includes a debut for Derek Boateng and a surprise start or Adel Taarabt: Bryan Ruiz only makes the bench.

The West Ham back four lines up with both Guy Demel and James Collins earning starts as Razvan Rat and James Tomkins are kept on the bench. The midfield sees Mo Diame earn a start along with Joe Cole, while Modibo Maiga leads the line in the absence of the injured Andy Carroll. There are few surprises in the Cardiff lineup, with Matt Connolly preferred to John Brayford at right-back and Ben Turner alongside new signing, Steven Caulker.

Our Dugout Discussion chatroom remains open to take you through the afternoon matches into this evenings clash at the Liberty.

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  1. Royal5
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    Roscisky 😛

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  2. Pratik
    • 16 Years
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    Rosicky!!! Can't believe you missed that!

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  3. Acquafresca
    • 14 Years
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    That was close.

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  4. Thick Of It
    • 13 Years
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    Delph off the post, more goals in this game surely?

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  5. The Bandit
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    Whittaker has nearly 10% ownership 😀

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    1. emperikal
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      M. Turner they said 😉

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    2. ccc
      • 13 Years
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      casuals thought

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      1. ccc
        • 13 Years
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        though*

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  6. Billy Gilmore
    • 13 Years
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    So unlucky Delph.

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  7. Baby Cuties
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Shame that Whittaker has so much competition in the norwich defence, he'd be such a good prospect otherwise.

    didnt he tear the SPL apart with goals and assists when he played there?

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    1. GreennRed
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Yeah but it's the SPL

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    2. Oldman Unathletic
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      For sure, he is a solid defender.

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      1. Sting
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
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        He is hardly 'solid'...a very shaky defender at the best of times

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  8. chuckberry04
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Damned! I have Coleman on the field and Whittaker is my 3rd on the bench! ):

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    1. ccc
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      why do you have Whittaker?

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      1. chuckberry04
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        Why does 7% of the game have Whittaker? He had a clean sheet till just now and he scored, so it wasnt a bad choice after all huh..? Besides, did you see the rest of my team and did you read '3rd' on the bench.

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        1. chuckberry04
          • 13 Years
          12 years, 6 months ago

          10%*

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  9. adams_6
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Where is Snodgrass today? Not even bench? Is he injured?

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    1. Sheep Flavour
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      He has given football up.

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    2. Fantasy Football Friend!
      • 13 Years
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      Wife in labour

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      1. adams_6
        • 14 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        Really? I hope so! Thanks

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    3. LewanGOALski
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Rumours say that he's wife is having a baby today, so he is with her

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      1. adams_6
        • 14 Years
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        Good news then, ta

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  10. GreennRed
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Gunners and Villains looks a right game.

    On the wireless 😉

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  11. Pratik
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    What the hell is Mertesucker doing?

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

    Definately avoiding this Arsenal defence for the forseeable

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    1. 808Shadow
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      me too Mertesacker out this week

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    2. Podge
      • 15 Years
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      Always a good plan

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  13. LewanGOALski
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    I gotta get rid of Mertesacker ASAP :confused:

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  14. Flicka
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Tekkers should have had an assist there. So close for Delph!

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  15. Dougal McGuire
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Just saw someone in my mini league started Given at Keeper with Mignolet on the bench. Arrrgh.

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    1. dribbler
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      12 years, 6 months ago

      he won't be laughing if given plays against chelsea

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    2. GreennRed
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      You're praying for Guzan injury!

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  16. fc kronstadt
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Anyone else not able to see anything in their H2H leagues?

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    1. 1966 was a great year for E…
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      12 years, 6 months ago

      Some are up, some aren't.

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  17. Fifa las vegas
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Kasami for Fulham goal!

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    1. emperikal
      • 15 Years
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      Late 😉

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      1. Fifa las vegas
        • 13 Years
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        aah well....better late than never!

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        1. emperikal
          • 15 Years
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          Just busting your balls loo

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  18. The3rdTurd
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    Kasami selected by 0.0% 🙂

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    1. Podge
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      He's coming in to my side in fairness 🙂

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      1. Oldman Unathletic
        • 14 Years
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        The hand of saville? Oh dear

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    3. jas5sk - Youtube channel
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Saw him when I was looking for a 5th mid, and said,"f*** no!"

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  19. Theseus
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    So close Delph

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  20. The Chosen One...
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Turner YC

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    1. Mílanista
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Norwich or Cardiff?

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      1. The Chosen One...
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        Norwhich

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    2. The Bandit
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      🙄

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    3. Fantasy Football Friend!
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      B or M?

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  21. Parm
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
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    M,Turner yellow.

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    1. Mílanista
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Balls

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    2. LewanGOALski
      • 14 Years
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      🙁

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  22. Texas Pete
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Turner yellow

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  23. Ginkapo FPL
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    12 years, 6 months ago

    Just swapped Reid in for Coleman on DailyMail ff.

    Shouldnt there be a rule against doing that....

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  24. Art Vandelay
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    12 years, 6 months ago

    Chap in my ML who won last year (good player with great record) went uber defence - guess what? Whittaker 😀

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  25. LewanGOALski
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Defenders keep scoring for Norwich

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  26. Acquafresca
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Benteke is so strong on the ball... and still so young.

    Who will become better, Lukaku or Tekkers?

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    1. 808Shadow
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
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      Lukaku

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      1. TuttiFrutti
        • 13 Years
        12 years, 6 months ago

        benteke

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    2. Fernando Torres
      • 14 Years
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      TEKKERS

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    3. LewanGOALski
      • 14 Years
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      Imagine their partnership for Belgium

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    4. Rafabio
      • 13 Years
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      Benteke for me

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    5. Billy Gilmore
      • 13 Years
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      Lukaku

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    6. Fifa las vegas
      • 13 Years
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      Tekkers

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  27. Heels_Over_Head
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Former Arsenal defender Martin Keown on Final Score
    Norwich 1-0 Everton
    "Ross Barkley is the one who has caught my eye today for Everton, he has had some lovely touches and moves. The way he is playing is almost Brazilian like. ROberto Martinez has made changes that will suit him."

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    1. beric
      • 13 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      haz->barkely, Benteke->RVP

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    2. Heels_Over_Head
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      oh, Barkley goal...

      oh oh oh

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  28. Your Mum's Athletic
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    how is benteke looking please?

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    1. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
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      Beast mode.

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    2. don parcheesi
      • 15 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      not getting a ton of service or opportunities

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  29. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
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    Got ramirez and some 18 year old plays over him -.-

    So angry.

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  30. big oak
    • 16 Years
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    wooooooooooooooooow
    what a goal by barkley
    assisit coleman

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    1. Mílanista
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      😡

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