[sbu_large_image] Dugout Discussion
17 August 2013 4613 comments
Mark Mark
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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. r0nh
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Me 33-32 Forca 🙂

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  2. denial
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Terry > Coleman then. Easy.

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

      Ivan > Coleman was planned already before 🙂

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

    Come on, Baines!

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  4. Demí
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    urgh Benteke yellow

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  5. Billy Gilmore
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Benteke yc 😡

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

    Benteke YC 😎

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  7. Saint Domingo
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Got Barklay in my team 🙂 Playing superb today

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

    Hahah Tekkers yellow

    Coleman assist

    Love it

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

    benteke yc 🙂

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

    What is Benteke doing? Stupid YC.

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  11. DonTheSpecialOne
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Who assisted Barkley? LOL btw!

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    1. Tangogooner
      • 12 Years
      12 years, 6 months ago

      Coleman nice

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

    In fairness that could have been Coleman's third assist if Mirallas' finishing had been better.

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  13. DonTheSpecialOne
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Pen to Villa!!

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

    Penalty Villa.

    Kos YC

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

    Clear penalty!

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  16. 1966 was a great year for E…
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Pen 😆

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

    Bentekalty

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  18. Raul
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Noooo Tekkers penalty

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

    Wally doing owt?

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  20. Sir_Dunc
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    We have a bandwagon people

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  21. El Berbossa - \\\"El b…
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    PENO. benteke up 😀

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  22. Billy Gilmore
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Another Villa pen. 😯

    Terrible decision.

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  23. Demí
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    lmao

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  24. Rafabio
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Another penalty for Villa LMAOOO

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  25. tm245
    • 14 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Scenes!

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

    Oh no! Not again!! Miss Benteke miss!!

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  27. Adam Lallana makes Messi lo…
    • 13 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    benteke pen come onnn!

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  28. DÏLKS
    • 12 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    Gutted for anybody with Arsenal defenders 😉

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  29. Demí
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    That was a brilliant challenge. So unlucky

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  30. @ImpressiveTackl
    • 15 Years
    12 years, 6 months ago

    BENTEKKERS!

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